Easter Sunday

He has risen!  He has risen indeed!

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 25:6–9
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
Holy Gospel: Mark 16:1–8

Collect of the Day
Almighty God the Father, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life to us. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of our Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by Your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Palm Sunday

Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 9:9–12
Epistle: Philippians 2:5–11
Holy Gospel: Mark 14:1—15:47

Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great humility and patience and be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 31:31–34
Epistle: Hebrews 5:1–10
Holy Gospel: Mark 10:35–45

Collect of the Day
Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Third Sunday in Lent

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 20:1–17
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18–31
Holy Gospel: John 2:13–22

Collect of the Day 
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy, be gracious to all who have gone astray from Your ways and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Second Sunday in Lent

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16
Epistle: Romans 5:1–11
Holy Gospel: Mark 8:27–38

Collect of the Day
O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength. By Your mighty power defend us from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The First Sunday in Lent

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 22:1–18
Epistle: James 1:12–18
Holy Gospel: Mark 1:9–15

Collect of the Day
O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide the people of Your Church that following our Savior we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:16–27
Holy Gospel: Mark 1:29–39

Collect of the Day
O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15–20
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 8:1–13
Holy Gospel: Mark 1:21–28

Collect of the Day
Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Old Testament Reading: Jonah 3:1–5, 10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 7:29–31
Holy Gospel: Mark 1:14–20

Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities and stretch forth the hand of Your majesty to heal and defend us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1–10
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 6:12–20
Holy Gospel: John 1:43–51

Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.