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Lectionary 23 / Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, September 5

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Walk in the way of life and hold fast to God
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Jeremiah 18:1-11
Like a potter, the Lord will reshape Israel
Psalm: Psalm 1
Their delight is in the law of the LORD. (Ps. 1:2)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 (Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 NRSV)
You have searched me out and known me. (Ps. 139:1)
Second Reading: Philemon 1-21
Paul says: Receive Onesimus as a coworker
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
Jesus says: Disciples, give up your possessions and carry the cross
Liturgical Color: Green

Lectionary 24 / Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, September 12

First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14
Moses begs the LORD to turn from anger against the Hebrews
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Judgment is spoken against Jerusalem
Psalm: Psalm 51:1-11 (Psalm 51:1-10 NRSV)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 14
The LORD looks down from heaven upon us all. (Ps. 14:2)
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Christ Jesus came for sinners
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Looking for the lost sheep, silver coin: Jesus eating with sinners
Liturgical Color: Green

Holy Cross Day
Tuesday, September 14

First Reading: Numbers 21:4b-9
Moses lifts up a bronze serpent in the wilderness
Psalm: Psalm 98:1-5 (Psalm 98:1-4 NRSV)
The LORD has done marvelous things. (Ps. 98:1)
Psalm (Alternate): Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
God was their rock and the Most High God their redeemer. (Ps. 78:35)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
The cross is the power of God to those who are being saved
Gospel: John 3:13-17
The Son of Man will be lifted up
Liturgical Color: Red

Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 * Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Psalm 1 * Philemon 1-21 * Luke 14:25-33

Lectionary 19 / Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, August 8

First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
God's promise of a child for Abram and Sarai
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Learn to do good, seek justice, and rescue the oppressed
Psalm: Psalm 33:12-22
Let your lovingkindness be upon us as we have put our trust in you. (Ps. 33:22)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24 (Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 NRSV)
To those who keep in my way will I show the salvation of God. (Ps. 50:24)
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
A model for us: Abraham's faith in a new home given by God
Gospel: Luke 12:32-40
God will give you the treasure of the kingdom; sell all that you have
Liturgical Color: Green

Lectionary 18 / Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, August 1

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Search out wisdom, for all is vanity
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Hosea 11:1-11
Like a mother, God will love Israel forever
Psalm: Psalm 49:1-11 (Psalm 49:1-12 NRSV)
We can never ransom ourselves or deliver to God the price of our life. (Ps. 49:6)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Give thanks to the LORD, all those whom the LORD has redeemed. (Ps. 107:1-2)
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
Clothed in Christ, your life is hidden with him in God
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Jesus says: Be on guard against greed; be rich toward God, your treasure
Liturgical Color: Green

Hosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-9, 43 * Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 and Psalm 49:1-12 * Colossians 3:1-11 * Luke 12:13-21

James, Apostle (transferred)
Monday, July 26

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18
Elijah hears God in the midst of silence
Psalm: Psalm 7:1-11 (Psalm 7:1-10 NRSV)
God is my shield and defense. (Ps. 7:11)
Second Reading: Acts 11:27--12:3a
James is killed by Herod
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
Whoever wishes to be great must become a servant
Liturgical Color: Red

Lectionary 17 / Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, July 25

First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32
Abraham bargains with God for the righteous of Sodom and Gomorrah
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Hosea 1:2-10
Hosea's marriage: a message to Israel
Psalm: Psalm 138
Your love endures forever; do not abandon the works of your hands. (Ps. 138:9)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 85
Righteousness and peace shall go before the LORD. (Ps. 85:13)
Second Reading: Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]
Buried with Christ in baptism, raised with him through faith
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Jesus teaches the disciples to pray
Liturgical Color: Green

Hosea 1:2-10 and Psalm 85 * Genesis 18:20-32 and Psalm 138 * Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) * Luke 11:1-13

Mary Magdalene, Apostle
Thursday, July 22

First Reading: Ruth 1:6-18
Ruth stays with Naomi
First Reading (Alternate): Exodus 2:1-10
A child is saved by the daughter of Pharoah and is named Moses
Psalm: Psalm 73:23-29 (Psalm 73:23-28 NRSV)
I will speak of all your works in the gates of the city of Zion. (Ps. 73:29)
Second Reading: Acts 13:26-33a
The raising of Jesus fulfills God's promise
Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18
Mary Magdalene meets Jesus in the garden
Liturgical Color: White

Lectionary 16 / Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, July 18

First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
The hospitality of Abraham and Sarah to three visitors of the LORD
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Amos 8:1-12
A famine of hearing the words of the LORD
Psalm: Psalm 15
Who may abide upon your holy hill? Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right. (Ps. 15:1-2)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 52
I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. (Ps. 52:8)
Second Reading: Colossians 1:15-28
Hymn to Christ, the firstborn of all creation
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Jesus says: Martha, your sister Mary has chosen the better part
Liturgical Color: Green

Amos 8:1-12 and Psalm 52 * Genesis 18:1-10a and Psalm 15 * Colossians 1:15-28 * Luke 10:38-42

Lectionary 15 / Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, July 11

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:9-14
The LORD will take delight in your fruitfulness
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Amos 7:7-17
A plumb line will judge the people
Psalm: Psalm 25:1-9 (Psalm 25:1-10 NRSV)
Show me your ways, O LORD, and teach me your paths. (Ps. 25:3)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 82
Arise, O God, and rule the earth. (Ps. 82:8)
Second Reading: Colossians 1:1-14
The gospel is growing, bearing fruit in the whole world
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
The parable of the merciful Samaritan
Liturgical Color: Green

Amos 7:7-17 and Psalm 82 * Deuteronomy 30:9-14 and Psalm 25:1-10 * Colossians 1:1-14 * Luke 10:25-37