The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading: Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4
Epistle: 2 Timothy 1:1–14
Holy Gospel: Luke 17:1–10

Collect of the Day
O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, by Your grace hear the prayers of Your Church. Grant that those things which we ask in faith we may receive through Your bountiful mercy; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora


St. Michael and All Angels

Old Testament Reading: Daniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3
Epistle: Revelation 12:7–12
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:17–20

Collect of the Day
Everlasting God, You have ordained and constituted the service of angels and men in a wonderful order. Mercifully grant that, as Your holy angels always serve and worship You in heaven, so by Your appointment they may also 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, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora


The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading: Amos 8:4–7
Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1–15
Holy Gospel: Luke 16:1–15

Collect of the Day
O Lord, keep Your Church in Your perpetual mercy; and because without You we cannot but fall, preserve us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora


The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 34:11–24
Holy Gospel: Luke 15:1–10

Collect of the Day
Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd, without whom nothing is secure. Rescue and preserve us that we may not be lost forever but follow You, rejoicing in the way that leads to eternal life; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora


The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15–20
Epistle: Philemon 1–21
Holy Gospel: Luke 14:25–35

Collect of the Day
O merciful Lord, You did not spare Your only Son but delivered Him up for us all. Grant us courage and strength to take up the cross and follow Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora


The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1–6
Epistle: Hebrews 11:1–16
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:22–34

Collect of the Day
Almighty and merciful God, it is by Your grace that we live as Your people who offer acceptable service. Grant that we may walk by faith, and not by sight, in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26
Epistle: Colossians 3:1–11
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:13–21

Collect of the Day
O Lord, grant us wisdom to recognize the treasures You have stored up for us in heaven, that we may never despair but always rejoice and be thankful for the riches of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora


The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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Epistle: Colossians 1:1–14
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:25–37

Collect of the Day
Lord Jesus Christ, in Your deep compassion You rescue us from whatever may hurt us. Teach us to love You above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

This week's message
Rev. Tony Sikora