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.
The Holy Trinity
First Sunday after PentecostJune 19, 2011
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8 (1)
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
Prayer of the Day Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. or
God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Holy, holy, holy is the | Lord of hosts;
God's glory fills | the whole earth. Alleluia. (Isa. 6:3)
Color: White
John the Baptist
June 24, 2011
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 141 (8)
Acts 13:13-26
Luke 1:57-67 (68-80)
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, by your gracious providence your servant John the Baptist was born to Elizabeth and Zechariah. Grant to your people the wisdom to see your purpose and the openness to hear your will, that the light of Christ may increase in us, 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. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- | teousness' sake,
for theirs is the king- | dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)
Color: White
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 26, 2011 (Lectionary 13)
Complementary Series
Jeremiah 28:5-9
Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 (1)
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 22:1-14
Psalm 13 (5)
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
Prayer of the DayO God, you direct our lives by your grace, and your words of justice and mercy reshape the world. Mold us into a people who welcome your word and serve one another, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a | holy nation,
in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of the one who called you out of darkness into
his | marvelous light. Alleluia. (1 Peter 2:9)
Color: Green
Peter and Paul, Apostles
June 29, 2011
Acts 12:1-11
Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7 (3)
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
John 21:15-19
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, we praise you that your blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdoms. Grant that your church throughout the world may always be instructed by their teaching and example, be knit together in unity by your Spirit, and ever stand firm upon the one foundation who is Jesus Christ our Lord, for he 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: Scarlet/Red
Third Sunday after Pentecost
July 3, 2011 (Lectionary 14)
Complementary Series
Zechariah 9:9-12
Psalm 145:8-14 (8)
Romans 7:15-25a
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
Psalm 45:10-17 (7) or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 (10)
Romans 7:15-25a
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Prayer of the DayYou are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Blessed are you, Lord of | heav'n and earth;
you have revealed these | things to infants. Alleluia. (Matt. 11:25)
Color: Green
Thomas, Apostle
July 4, 2011 (transferred from July 3)
Judges 6:36-40
Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26 (1)
Ephesians 4:11-16
John 14:1-7
Prayer of the Day
Ever-living God, you strengthened your apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in the resurrection of your Son. Grant that we too may confess our faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, 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: Scarlet/Red
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
July 10, 2011 (Lectionary 15)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 55:10-13
Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13 (11)
Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112 (105)
Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, we thank you for planting in us the seed of your word. By your Holy Spirit help us to receive it with joy, live according to it, and grow in faith and hope and love, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. The word is very | near to you;
it is in your mouth and | in your heart. Alleluia. (Deut. 30:14)
Color: Green
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 17, 2011 (Lectionary 16)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom 12:13, 16-19
Psalm 86:11-17 (11)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 (1)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Prayer of the DayFaithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. My word shall accomplish that | which I purpose,
and succeed in the thing for | which I sent it. Alleluia. (Isa. 55:11)
Color: Green
Mary Magdalene, Apostle
July 22, 2011
Ruth 1:6-18 or Exodus 2:1-10
Psalm 73:23-28 (28)
Acts 13:26-33a
John 20:1-2, 11-18
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son first entrusted the apostle Mary Magdalene with the joyful news of his resurrection. Following the example of her witness, may we proclaim Christ as our living Lord and one day see him in glory, for he 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
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
July 24, 2011 (Lectionary 17)
Complementary Series
1 Kings 3:5-12
Psalm 119:129-136 (130)
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 29:15-28
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b (1, 45) or Psalm 128 (1)
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Prayer of the Day
Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Many will come from | east and west
and will eat in the king- | dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 8:11)
Color: Green
James, Apostle
July 25, 2011
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 7:1-10 (10)
Acts 11:27—12:3a
Mark 10:35-45
Prayer of the Day
Gracious God, we remember before you today your servant and apostle James, the first among the twelve to be martyred for the name of Jesus Christ. Pour out on the leaders of your church that spirit of self-denying service which is the true mark of authority among your people, through Jesus Christ our servant, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- | teousness' sake,
for theirs is the king- | dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)
Color: Scarlet/Red
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 31, 2011 (Lectionary 18)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 55:1-5
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (16)
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 32:22-31
Psalm 17:1-7, 15 (15)
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21
Prayer of the DayGlorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. One does not live by | bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the | mouth of God. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:4)
Color: Green
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
August 7, 2011 (Lectionary 19)
Complementary Series
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 85:8-13 (8)
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b (1, 45)
Romans 10:5-15
Matthew 14:22-33
Prayer of the DayO God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. I wait for | you, O LORD;
in your word | is my hope. Alleluia. (Ps. 130:5)
Color: Green
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
August 14, 2011 (Lectionary 20)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
Psalm 67 (3)
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28
Semicontinuous SeriesGenesis 45:1-15
Psalm 133 (1)
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28
Prayer of the DayGod of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be known throughout the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Jesus preached the good news | of the kingdom
and cured every sickness a- | mong the people. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:23)
Color: Green
Mary, Mother of Our Lord
August 15, 2011
Isaiah 61:7-11
Psalm 34:1-9 (3)
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 1:46-55
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, in choosing the virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor, the lowly, and the despised. Grant us grace to receive your word in humility, and so to be made one with 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. Greetings, O favored one! The | Lord is with you.
The Holy Spirit will | come upon you. Alleluia. (Luke 1:28, 35)
Color: White
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 21, 2011 (Lectionary 21)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm 138 (8)
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124 (7)
Romans 12:1-8
Matthew 16:13-20
Prayer of the DayO God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. You are | the Messiah,
the Son of the | living God. Alleluia. (Matt. 16:16)
Color: Green
Bartholomew, Apostle
August 24, 2011
Exodus 19:1-6
Psalm 12 (6)
1 Corinthians 12:27-31a
John 1:43-51
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, you gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and courageously to preach your word. Grant that your church may proclaim the good news to the ends of the earth, 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. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who an- | nounces peace,
who brings good news, who announc- | es salvation. Alleluia. (Isa. 52:7)
Color: Scarlet/Red
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 28, 2011 (Lectionary 22)
Complementary Series
Jeremiah 15:15-21
Psalm 26:1-8 (3)
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 3:1-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b (1, 45)
Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 16:21-28
Prayer of the DayO God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes | of our hearts,
so that we may know the hope to which | God has called us. Alleluia. (Eph. 1:17, 18)
Color: Green
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
September 4, 2011 (Lectionary 23)
Complementary Series
Ezekiel 33:7-11
Psalm 119:33-40 (35)
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 18:15-20
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 12:1-14
Psalm 149 (1)
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 18:15-20
Prayer of the DayO Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. In Christ God was reconciling the world | to himself,
entrusting the message of reconcilia- | tion to us. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 5:19)
Color: Green
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 11, 2011 (Lectionary 24)
Complementary Series
Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13 (8)
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 14:19-31
Psalm 114 (7) or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21 (1)
Romans 14:1-12
Matthew 18:21-35
Prayer of the DayO Lord God, merciful judge, you are the inexhaustible fountain of forgiveness. Replace our hearts of stone with hearts that love and adore you, that we may delight in doing your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. We have an advocate, Jesus | Christ the righteous;
your sins are forgiven on account | of his name. Alleluia. (1 John 2:1, 12)
Color: Green
Holy Cross Day
September 14, 2011
Numbers 21:4b-9
Psalm 98:1-4 (1) or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38 (35)
1 Corinthians 1:18-24
John 3:13-17
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross so that he might draw the whole world to himself. To those who look upon the cross, grant your wisdom, healing, and eternal life, 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. May I never boast of | anything
except the cross of our Lord | Jesus Christ. Alleluia. (Gal. 6:14)
Color: Scarlet/Red
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 18, 2011 (Lectionary 25)
Complementary Series
Jonah 3:10-4:11
Psalm 145:1-8 (8)
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 16:2-15
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 (1, 45)
Philippians 1:21-30
Matthew 20:1-16
Prayer of the DayAlmighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Open our | hearts, O Lord,
to give heed to what is said | by your Son. Alleluia.
Color: Green
Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
September 21, 2011
Ezekiel 2:8—3:11
Psalm 119:33-40 (33)
Ephesians 2:4-10
Matthew 9:9-13
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son our Savior called a despised tax collector to become one of his apostles. Help us, like Matthew, to respond to the transforming call of Jesus Christ, 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: Scarlet/Red
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 25, 2011 (Lectionary 26)
Complementary Series
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Psalm 25:1-9 (6)
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 (4)
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32
Prayer of the DayGod of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. My sheep hear my voice, | says the Lord;
I know them and they | follow me. Alleluia. (John 10:27)
Color: Green
Michael and All Angels
September 29, 2011
Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3
Psalm 103:1-5, 20-22 (20-21)
Revelation 12:7-12
Luke 10:17-20
Prayer of the Day
Everlasting God, you have wonderfully established the ministries of angels and mortals. Mercifully grant that as Michael and the angels contend against the cosmic forces of evil, so by your direction they may help and defend us here on earth, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God whom we worship and praise with angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Bless the | Lord, you angels,
you mighty ones who | do God's bidding. Alleluia. (Ps. 103:20)
Color: White
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 2, 2011 (Lectionary 27)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-15 (14, 15)
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Psalm 19 (8)
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46
Prayer of the DayBeloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to know those things that are right, and by your merciful guidance, help us to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Jesus says, I chose you and ap- | pointed you
to go and bear fruit | that will last. Alleluia. (John 15:16)
Color: Green
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 9, 2011 (Lectionary 28)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23 (5)
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 (4)
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14
Prayer of the DayLord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure, and transform us into a people of righteousness and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. This is the LORD for whom | we have waited;
let us be glad and rejoice in | God's salvation. Alleluia. (Isa. 25:9)
Color: Green
Day of Thanksgiving (Canada)
October 13, 2011
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
Psalm 65
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Luke 17:11-19
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. God is able to provide you with every blessing | in abundance,
so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in ev- | 'ry good
work. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 9:8)
Color: Green
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 16, 2011 (Lectionary 29)
Complementary Series
Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] (7)
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
Semicontinuous SeriesExodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99 (5)
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
Prayer of the DaySovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Shine like stars | in the world;
holding fast to the | word of life. Alleluia. (Phil. 2:15, 16)
Color: Green
Luke, Evangelist
October 18, 2011
Isaiah 43:8-13 or Isaiah 35:5-8
Psalm 124 (8)
2 Timothy 4:5-11
Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you inspired your servant Luke to reveal in his gospel the love and healing power of your Son. Give your church the same love and power to heal, and to proclaim your salvation among the nations to the glory of your name, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our healer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who an- | nounces peace,*
who brings good news, who announc- | es salvation. Alleluia. (Isa. 52:7)
Color: Scarlet/Red
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 23, 2011 (Lectionary 30)
Complementary Series
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
Psalm 1(2)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
Semicontinuous SeriesDeuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (16)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
Prayer of the DayO Lord God, you are the holy lawgiver, you are the salvation of your people. By your Spirit renew us in your covenant of love, and train us to care tenderly for all our neighbors, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Beloved, since God loved | us so much,
we also ought to love | one another. Alleluia. (1 John 4:11)
Color: Green
Simon and Jude, Apostles
October 28, 2011
Jeremiah 26:(1-6) 7-16
Psalm 11 (1)
1 John 4:1-6
John 14:21-27
Prayer of the Day
O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude. We pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in your mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our Savior Jesus Christ, 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: Scarlet/Red
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 30, 2011 (Lectionary 31) or Reformation Day may be observed
Complementary Series
Micah 3:5-12
Psalm 43 (3)
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:1-12
Semicontinuous Series
Joshua 3:7-17
Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 (8)
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:1-12
Prayer of the DayO God, generous and supreme, your loving Son lived among us, nstructing us in the ways of humility and justice. Continue to ease our burdens, and lead us to serve alongside of him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. You have one instructor, | the Messiah;
the greatest among you will | be your servant. Alleluia. (Matt. 23:10, 11)
Color: Green
Reformation Day
October 31, 2011
May be transferred to Sunday, October 30.
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46 (7)
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic church. Fill it with all truth and peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it; where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in need, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. If you continue in my word, you are truly | my disciples,
and you will know the truth, and the truth will | make you free. Alleluia. (John 8:31-32)
Color: Red
All Saints
November 1, 2011
All Saints may be transferred to Sunday, November 6.
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22 (9)
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you, 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. They are before the | throne of God,
and the one who is seated on the throne will | shelter them. Alleluia. (Rev. 7:15)
Color: White
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
November 6, 2011 (Lectionary 32) or All Saints Day may be observed
Complementary Series
Amos 5:18-24 or Wisdom 6:12-16
Psalm 70 (5) or Wisdom 6:17-20 (17)
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Semicontinuous SeriesJoshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78:1-7 (4)
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Prayer of the DayO God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Keep awake | and be ready,
for you do not know on what day your | Lord is coming. Alleluia. (Matt. 24:42, 44)
Color: Green
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
November 13, 2011 (Lectionary 33)
Complementary Series
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12 (12)
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30
Semicontinuous SeriesJudges 4:1-7
Psalm 123 (2)
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30
Prayer of the DayRighteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Abide in me as I a- | bide in you;
those who abide in me | bear much fruit. Alleluia. (John 15:4, 5)
Color: Green
Christ the King
Last Sunday after Pentecost
November 20, 2011 (Lectionary 34)
Complementary SeriesEzekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a (7)
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
Semicontinuous SeriesExekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 100 (3)
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
Prayer of the DayO God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Blessed is the one who comes in the name | of the Lord.
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our an- | cestor David. Alleluia. (Mark 11:9)
Color: White or Green
Day of Thanksgiving (U.S.A.)
November 24, 2011
Deuteronomy 8:7-18
Psalm 65
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Luke 17:11-19
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. God is able to provide you with every blessing | in abundance,
so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in ev- | 'ry good
work. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 9:8)
Color: Green