4th Sunday of Gracetide

The following proper is proposed for liturgical use on the 4th Sunday of Gracetide, 2 July 2006. May the Lord bless you and all whom you love and serve. +MM


4 Gracetide "God's Call"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, throughout the ages you have called your people by name to know, love, and serve you. From the waters of baptism, your Spirit has called us to be living witnesses of your Son. Strengthen us to serve him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 3: 1-15
Judges 6: 1, 11-24
1 Samuel 3: 1-10

Psalm 135:1-6

Wisdom:
Job 42: 10-17
Proverbs 1: 20-33

Prophets:
Isaiah 43: 1-7
Jeremiah 1: 1-10
Hosea 11: 1-6

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 18: 1-4

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 1: 26-31
1 John 3: 1-2

Apostolic Account:
Acts 1: 12-26
Revelation 17: 8-14

Gospel:
Matthew 4: 18-22 [or Matthew 10: 1-16]
Mark 1: 14-20 [or Mark 3: 13-19]
Luke 5: 1-11 [or Luke 9: 1-6]

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Exodus 3: 1-15
Psalm 135: 1-6
1 Corinthians 1: 26-31
Matthew 4: 18-22 [or Matthew 10: 1-16]

Year B (2006):
Isaiah 40: 1-8
Psalm 135: 1-6
1 John 3: 1-2
Mark 1: 14-20 [or Mark 3: 13-19]

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 1: 1-10
Psalm 135: 1-6
Revelation 17: 8-14
Luke 5: 1-11 [or Luke 9: 1-6]

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

3rd Sunday of Gracetide

The following proper is proposed for liturgical use on the 3rd Sunday of Gracetide, 25 June 2006. May the Lord bless you and all whom you love and serve. +MM


3 Gracetide "The Kingdom of God"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, your Son Jesus announced the last days through his proclamation of the coming of your kingdom. Open our minds and hearts to the guidance of your Spirit, who draws us unto the mind and heart of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Deuteronomy 17: 14-20
2 Samuel 7: 8-17
1 Chronicles 17: 10b-15

Psalm 145: 1-13

Wisdom:
Psalm 103: 19-22
Psalm 146: 1-4,10
Proverbs 8: 13-17

Prophets:
Isaiah 9: 1-17
Jeremiah 18: 5-11
Daniel 4: 19-27

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 13: 1-10

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 6: 9-11
Colossians 1: 9-14

Apostolic Account:
Acts 8: 9-13
Revelation 5: 6-14

Gospel:
Matthew 4: 12-13
Mark 1: 14-20
Luke 8: 1-3

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 9: 1-7
Psalm 145: 1-13
1 Corinthians 6: 9-11
Matthew 4: 12-13

Year B (2006):
Jeremiah 18: 5-11
Psalm 145: 1-13
Colossians 1: 9-14
Mark 1: 14-20

Year C (2007):
Daniel 4: 19-27
Psalm 145: 1-13
Acts 8: 9-13
Luke 8: 1-3

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

2nd Sunday of Gracetide

The following proper is proposed for liturgical use on the 2nd Sunday of Gracetide, 11 June 2006. May the Lord bless you and all whom you love and serve. +MM


2 Gracetide: Bread of Life Sunday

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you sent your Son to be our nourishment and our salvation. His flesh is real food, and his blood is real drink, heavenly nourishment for those who seek heavenly things. Through the power of your Spirit, draw us unto the table at which your Son serves the medicine of immortality. We ask this through your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 16: 9-21, 31-36 or Exodus 16:1--17:7
Numbers 11: 1-9
Deuteronomy 8: 1-10
Nehemiah 9: 15, 18-21

Psalm 78:21-31

Wisdom:
Psalm 78: 9-20
Psalm 78: 21-31
Psalm 147: 1-11
Proverbs 10: 1-3; 13:25

Prophets:
Isaiah 49: 8-13

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 18: 19-26

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 10: 16-17
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26, 27-34
Hebrews 9: 1-5

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 7: 13-17

Gospel:
John 6: 1-21
John 6 :22-40
John 6: 35-59
John 6: 41-69

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Exodus 16: 9-21, 31-36
Psalm 78: 21-31
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
John 6: 1-21 or John 6: 35-59

Year B (2006):
Nehemiah 9: 15, 18-21
Psalm 78: 21-31
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
John 6: 22-40 or John 6: 35-59

Year C (2007):
Isaiah 49: 8-13
Psalm 78: 21-31
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
John 6: 41-69 or John 6: 35-59

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the spiritual nourishment that comes from your hand through your Son, who is the bread of eternal life. Through your Spirit inspire and strengthen us to invite and gather your lost sheep around your Son's banqueting table. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

1st Sunday of Gracetide

Hi, All!

Gracetide is soon to be upon us. Thus, this proper is offered for your liturgical use on the 1st Sunday of Gracetide, 11 June 2006. This liturgical season is intended to be our Synod's commemoration of the continuation of the ministry of the Lord Jesus through the action of the Holy Spirit in and through the Church. Therefore, the recommended liturgical color for the Sundays of Gracetide is red, symbolizing the fire of the Holy Spirit, as well as the blood of the martyrs who were inspired, encouraged, and strengthened by the same Holy Spirit.

May the love of our heavenly Father, the grace of the only-begotten Son, and the unity and indwelling of the Holy Spirit be with you and with all whom you love and serve. +MM


1 Gracetide: Word of God Sunday

Prayer:
Gracious Father, every word that comes from you is truly light for our steps on the pilgrimage that leads unto the fullness of your eternal kingdom. Strengthen us by the support of your Spirit, so that we may always be attentive and responsive to the words of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 3: 1-15
Deuteronomy 30: 11-14
2 Chronicles 34: 14-21

Psalm 119: 89-96, 105-112, 113-120

Wisdom:
Proverbs 2: 1-9
Proverbs 2: 10-22
Proverbs 3: 1-12

Prophets:
Isaiah 55: 6-11
Jeremiah 1: 1-10
Jeremiah 15: 15-17

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 18: 14-19

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Timothy 1: 8-13
2 Timothy 3: 14-17
Hebrews 4: 12-13

Apostolic Account:
Acts 2: 14-36
Revelation 19: 11-16

Gospel:
Matthew 24: 32-35
Mark 13: 28-31
Luke 21: 29-33

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 55 :6-11
Psalm 119: 89-96
2 Timothy 1: 8-13
Matthew 24: 32-35

Year B (2006):
Jeremiah 1: 1-10
Psalm 119: 105-112
2 Timothy 3: 14-17
Mark 13:28-31

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 15: 15-17
Psalm 119: 113-120
Hebrews 4: 12-13
Luke 21: 29-33

Post Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are deeply grateful for the word that fills our hearts and minds with living memories of your Son Jesus. By the help of your Spirit, may your word remain living and active in our lives, drawing us ever more closely to your throne of grace, the mercy seat of your compassion and love. We ask all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pentecost

Hi, All:

Kindly find posted below the proper for Pentecost Sunday, 4 June 2005. With this observance the season of Paschaltide comes to a close. The Monday following Pentecost is the first day of the liturgical season of Gracetide, actually a season commemorating the continuation of the ministry of the Lord Jesus by the action of the Holy Spirit in and through the Church. In order to preserve continuity with the whole Paschal season, the liturgical color recommended for Pentecost is white or gold. The liturgical colors recommended for Gracetide are red (Sundays) and green (weekdays).

May the inspiration and power of the Holy Spirit shine in your words and deeds as you continue to testify to the victory of the risen Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords!


Pentecost: "The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit"

Prayer:
Abba, glorious Father, by the outpouring of your Holy Spirit, you have renewed the face of the earth and have made us your much-loved children of adoption. Through the same life-giving Spirit, send us forth as faithful witnesses of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 11: 1-9
Exodus 19: 3-8, 16-20
Numbers 11: 24-30
Ezekiel 37: 1-14

Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34

Wisdom:
Job 33: 1-7
Proverbs 1: 23-28

Prophets:
Joel 2: 28-29

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 48: 12-14

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 8: 22-27
1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13

Apostolic Account:
Acts 2: 1-11
Revelation 4: 1-6

Gospel:
John 7: 37-39
John 20: 19-23

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Joel 2: 28-29 or Genesis 11: 1-9
Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34
Acts 2: 1-11
John 7: 37-39 or John 20: 19-23

Year B (2006):
Joel 2: 28-29 or Exodus 19: 3-8, 16-20
Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34
Acts 2: 1-11
John 7: 37-39 or John 20: 19-23

Year C (2007):
Joel 2: 28-29 or Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-31, 34
Acts 2: 1-11
John 7: 37-39 or John 20: 19-23

Post-Communion Prayer:
Glorious Father, we thank you for the nourishment of the Pascha/Easter sacraments, through which your Spirit gathers the Church to offer eager and ceaseless praise for the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

7 Paschaltide

Hi, All:

The following proper is offered for liturgical use on the 7th Sunday of Paschaltide, 28 May 2006. Kindly note below two slight revisions from the earlier listing on the Synod group site: (1) the shorter Deuterocanonical citation, Sirach 48: 1-11; (2) the additional apostolic epistle citation, Hebrews 4: 14-16.

May the Lord bless and protect you and your loved ones throughout the remainder of this Paschaltide.

Gratefully,
+Craig


7 Paschaltide: "The Ascension of Jesus"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, your blessed Son ascended to heaven so that he could send the promised Comforter, your life-giving Holy Spirit. Through the help of your Spirit, give us the faith to trust that your Son truly abides with us until the end of time. We ask this through your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord , who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Judges 13:8-20
2 Kings 2:1-13

Psalms/Wisdom:
Psalm 24: 3-6
Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-9
Psalm 68: 15-20

Prophets:
Isaiah 14: 12-20
Isaiah 52: 1-10
Obadiah 0: 21

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 48: 1-11
Tobit 12

Apostolic Epistle:
Ephesians 4: 8-10
Hebrews 4: 14-16

Apostolic Account:
Acts 1: 1-11

Gospel:
Matthew 28: 16-20
Mark 16: 15-20
Luke 24: 46-53
John 6: 58-65
John 20: 11-18

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
2 Kings 2:1-13
Psalm 24: 3-6
Acts 1: 1-11
Matthew 28: 16-20

Year B (2006):
2 Kings 2:1-13
Psalm 47: 2-3, 6-9
Acts 1: 1-11
Mark 16: 15-20

Year C (2007):
2 Kings 2:1-13
Psalm 68: 15-20
Acts 1: 1-11
Luke 24: 46-53

Post-Communion Prayer:
Glorious Father, we thank you for the nourishment of the Pascha/Easter sacraments, through which your Spirit gathers the Church to offer eager and ceaseless praise for the victory of your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.