This Church Year Calendar and Propers uses the Revised Common Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006). This version includes additional readings for a number of festivals and occasions, as well as the church year calendar and terminology from Evangelical Lutheran Worship. Two series of readings are provided for the Time after Pentecost. The complementary series provides Old Testament readings and psalms chosen for their relationship to the gospels. The semicontinuous series provides Old Testament readings and psalms that, while not as explicitly connected to the gospels, explore many of the books and stories not covered by the complementary series.
Lesser festivals and occasions are listed in red.
Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
The appointed psalm refrain is from the verse in parentheses.
Baptism of Our Lord
January 9, 2011 (Lectionary 1)
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29 (3)
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
Prayer of the Day
O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be our daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, | the Beloved,
with whom I | am well pleased." Alleluia. (Matt. 3:17)
Color: White
Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 16, 2011 (Lectionary 2)
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11 (8)
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. In the | Word was life,
and the life was the light | of all people. Alleluia. (John 1:4)
Color: Green
Confession of Peter
January 18, 2011
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Acts 4:8-13
Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19 (2)
1 Corinthians 10:1-5
Matthew 16:13-19
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you inspired Simon Peter to confess Jesus as the Messiah and Son of the living God. Keep your church firm on the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace it may proclaim one truth and follow one Lord, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea | and Samaria,
and to the ends | of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)
Color: White
Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 23, 2011 (Lectionary 3)
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1, 4-9 (1)
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, your loving kindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Jesus preached the good news | of the kingdom
and cured every sickness a-| mong the people. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:23)
Color: Green
Conversion of Paul
January 25, 2011
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends
Acts 9:1-22
Psalm 67 (3)
Galatians 1:11-24
Luke 21:10-19
Prayer of the Day
O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the gospel to shine throughout the world. Grant that we may follow his example and be witnesses to the truth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. This Jesus | God raised up,
and of that all of | us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)
Color: White
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
January 30, 2011 (Lectionary 4)
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15 (1)
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, you confound the world's wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thrst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward in great in heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:12)
Color: Green
Presentation of Our Lord
February 2, 2011
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 84 (1) or Psalm 24:7-10 (7)
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, your only-begotten Son was presented this day in the temple. May we be presented to you with clean and pure hearts by the same Jesus Christ, our great high priest, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. My eyes have seen | your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence | of all peoples. Alleluia. (Luke 2:30-31)
Color: White
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Febraury 6, 2011 (Lectionary 5)
Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]
Psalm 112:1-9 [10] (4)
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]
Matthew 5:13-20
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Jesus says, I am the light of the world;
whoever follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia. (John 8:12)
Color: Green
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
February 13, 2011 (Lectionary 6)
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
or Sirach 15:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8 (1)
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37
Prayer of the Day
O God, strength of all who hope in you, because we are weak mortals we accomplish nothing good without you. Help us to see and understand the things we ought to do, and give us grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. You are the light of the world.
A city set upon a hill cannot be hid. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:14)
Color: Green
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
February 20, 2011 (Lectionary 7)
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40 (33)
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48
Prayer of the Day
Holy God of compassion, you invite us into your way of forgiveness and peace. Lead us to love our enemies, and transform our words an ddeeds to be like his through whom we pray, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. In those who obey the word of Christ,
the love of God has reached perfection. Alleluia. (1 John 2:5)
Color: Green
Eighth Sunday after Epiphany
February 27, 2011 (Lectionary 8)
Isaiah 49:8-16a
Psalm 131 (2)
1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Matthew 6:24-34
Prayer of the Day
God of tender care, like a mother, like a father, you never forget your children, and you know already what we need. In all our anxiety give us trusting and faithful hearts, that in confidence we may embody the peace and justice of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
God's mercies never come to an end. Alleluia. (Lam. 3:22)
Color: Green
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Last Sunday after the Epiphany
March 6, 2011
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2 (7) or Psalm 99 (9)
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
Prayer of the Day
O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. This is my | Son, my Chosen,
lis- | ten to him! Alleluia. (Luke 9:35)
Color: White