First Sunday in Lent, March 10

First Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 10, 2019

The Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: Romans 10:8b-13 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicised

Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

Closing Prayer: On March 17th we remember St. Patrick, bishop and missionary of Ireland. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday March 25, 2018

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018

The Collect: Almighty and ever living God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a read from the Modern English Version Bible

Psalm 31:9-16 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 read from the New American Standard Bible

Gospel: Mark 15: 1 – 47 read from the New Century Version Bible

The Closing Prayer: On March 26th we remember Richard Allen, first Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 18

Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 18, 2018

The Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34 read from the King James Bible

Psalm 51:1-13 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: Hebrews 5:5-10 read from the Lexham English Bible

Gospel: John 12:20-33 read from The Message Bible

Closing Prayer: On March 24th we remember Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador and Martyr

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