This page contains the Lectionary for Sundays and Principal Feasts and Holy Days, and Festivals.
Please be aware that the content below reflects updates and corrections to the 'Lectionary for Sundays and Principal Feasts and Holy Days, and Festivals' contained in Common Worship: Main Volume (2000) and PDF files derived from it.
The following tables are also available to download:
- Rules to Order the Christian Year, the Date of Easter, a Table of Transferences
- The Common Worship Weekday Lectionary
- The Additional Weekday Lectionary Tables
- A Lectionary and Additional Collects for Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
The annual Common Worship Lectionary booklet and app give details of the full range of possibilities envisaged in the Common Worship calendar and lectionary and are available from Church House Publishing.
¶ The Lectionary Years ↑
Church Year (Advent to Advent) |
Sunday Lectionary Year |
Weekday Lectionary Year |
2000/2001 | C | 1 |
2001/2002 | A | 2 |
2002/2003 | B | 1 |
2003/2004 | C | 2 |
2004/2005 | A | 1 |
2005/2006 | B | 2 |
2006/2007 | C | 1 |
2007/2008 | A | 2 |
2008/2009 | B | 1 |
2009/2010 | C | 2 |
2010/2011 | A | 1 |
2011/2012 | B | 2 |
2012/2013 | C | 1 |
2013/2014 | A | 2 |
2014/2015 | B | 1 |
2015/2016 | C | 2 |
2016/2017 | A | 1 |
2017/2018 | B | 2 |
2018/2019 | C | 1 |
2019/2020 | A | 2 |
2020/2021 | B | 1 |
2021/2022 | C | 2 |
2022/2023 | A | 1 |
2023/2024 | B | 2 |
2024/2025 | C | 1 |
2025/2026 | A | 2 |
2026/2027 | B | 1 |
2027/2028 | C | 2 |
2028/2029 | A | 1 |
2029/2030 | B | 2 |
The weekday lectionary is published separately |
¶ Rules to order how the Psalter and the rest of Holy Scripture are appointed to be read ↑
1 In the reading of psalms and other portions of Holy Scripture any version of Holy Scripture which is not prohibited by lawful authority may be used.
2 The references in the following tables, except those to the psalms, are to the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. References to the psalms are to the Common Worship psalter (here). When other versions are used, such adaptations are made as necessary.
The references in the following tables, including those to the psalms, state book, chapter and verse in that order. Where optional additional verses or psalms are set, the references are placed in square parentheses [...]. A simple choice between two alternative readings is indicated by an italicized or, placed between references.
Longer psalms, which are starred thus*, have optional shorter alternatives given in the tables here.
3 When a reading begins with a personal pronoun, the reader may substitute the appropriate noun.
4 In these tables, verses are stated inclusively. The letter a after the number of a verse signifies the first part of that verse; the letter b the second part.
5 In a compact cycle of readings such as these, some passages have necessarily been abbreviated. When opportunity allows, the passages may be read in full. Verses in brackets may be included or omitted, as desired.
6 When there are only two readings at the principal service and that service is Holy Communion, the second reading is always the Gospel reading.
If there are only two readings at the principal service on, Easter Day, the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth or Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension Day, Pentecost, the Conversion of Paul or the Festivals of Matthias, Barnabas, James and Stephen, the reading from the Acts of the Apostles must always be used.
In the choice of readings other than the Gospel reading, the minister should ensure that, in any year, a balance is maintained between readings from the Old and New Testaments and that, where a particular biblical book is appointed to be read over several weeks, the choice ensures that this continuity of one book is not lost.
When the Principal Service Lectionary is used at a service other than Holy Communion, the Gospel reading need not always be chosen.
7 During the period from the First Sunday of Advent to the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, during the period from Ash Wednesday to Trinity Sunday, and on All Saints’ Day, the readings shall come from an authorized lectionary. During Ordinary Time (i.e. between the Presentation and Ash Wednesday and between Trinity Sunday and Advent Sunday), authorized lectionary provision remains the norm but, after due consultation with the Parochial Church Council, the minister may, from time to time, depart from the lectionary provision for pastoral reasons or preaching or teaching purposes.
8 Three sets of psalms and readings are provided for each Sunday. The Principal Service Lectionary (which is drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary) is intended for use at the principal service of the day (whether this service is Holy Communion or some other authorized form). In most church communities, this is likely to be the mid-morning service, but the minister is free to decide which service time normally constitutes the principal service of the day.
The Second Service Lectionary is intended for a second main service. In many churches, this lectionary will be the appropriate provision for a Sunday afternoon or evening service. A Gospel reading is always provided so that this lectionary can, if necessary, be used at Holy Communion.
The Third Service Lectionary, with shorter readings, is intended for use when a third set of psalms and readings is needed. It is most appropriate for use at an office.
On Principal Feasts and Festivals the psalms are appropriate either for morning use or for evening use. They are therefore shown separately from the readings for the Second and Third Services.
9 On the Sundays between the Presentation of Christ in the Temple and the Second Sunday before Lent, and again on the Sundays after Trinity, the readings and Collects follow independent courses. The Collects and Post Communions are attached to the Sunday title (the Fifth/Fourth/Third Sunday before Lent, the First/Second/Third Sunday after Trinity, etc.), but the sets of proper readings (Propers 4, 5, 6) belong to particular calendar dates (i.e. the Sunday between two dates).
10 On the Sundays after Trinity, the Principal Service Lectionary provides alternative Old Testament readings and psalms. Those under the heading ‘Continuous’ allow the Old Testament reading and its complementary psalm to stand independently of the other readings. Those under the heading ‘Related’ relate the Old Testament reading and the psalm to the Gospel reading. It is unhelpful to move from week to week from one column to another. One column should be followed for the whole sequence of Sundays after Trinity.
An asterisk* against a reference indicates that a shorter optional alternative is given in the tables here and here.
¶ Advent ↑
The First Sunday of Advent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 2.1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13.11-14 Matthew 24.36-44 |
Isaiah 64.1-9 Psalm 80.1-8,18-20* 1 Corinthians 1.3-9 Mark 13.24-37 |
Jeremiah 33.14-16 Psalm 25.1-9 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 Luke 21.25-36 |
Second Service |
Psalm 9* Isaiah 52.1-12 Matthew 24.15-28 |
Psalm 25* Isaiah 1.1-20 Matthew 21.1-13 |
Psalm 9* Joel 3.9-21 Revelation 14.13 - 15.4 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 3.1-17 |
Third Service |
Psalm 44 Micah 4.1-7 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11 |
Psalm 44 Isaiah 2.1-5 Luke 12.35-48 |
Psalm 44 Isaiah 51.4-11 Romans 13.11-14 |
The Second Sunday of Advent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 11.1-10 Psalm 72.1-7,18,19* Romans 15.4-13 Matthew 3.1-12 |
Isaiah 40.1-11 Psalm 85.1-2,8-13* 2 Peter 3.8-15a Mark 1.1-8 |
Baruch 5.1-9 or Malachi 3.1-4 Canticle: Benedictus Philippians 1.3-11 Luke 3.1-6 |
Second Service |
Psalms 11 [28] 1 Kings 18.17-39 John 1.19-28 |
Psalm 40* 1 Kings 22.1-28 Romans 15.4-13 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 11.2-11 |
Psalms 75 [76] Isaiah 40.1-11 Luke 1.1-25 |
Third Service |
Psalm 80 Amos 7 Luke 1.5-20 |
Psalm 80 Baruch 5.1-9 or Zephaniah 3.14-20 Luke 1.5-20 |
Psalm 80 Isaiah 64.1-7 Matthew 11.2-11 |
The Third Sunday of Advent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 35.1-10 Psalm 146.4-10 or Canticle: Magnificat James 5.7-10 Matthew 11.2-11 |
Isaiah 61.1-4,8-11 Psalm 126 or Canticle: Magnificat 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24 John 1.6-8,19-28 |
Zephaniah 3.14-20 Canticle: Isaiah 12.2-6* Philippians 4.4-7 Luke 3.7-18 |
Second Service |
Psalms 12 [14] Isaiah 5.8-30 Acts 13.13-41 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 5.31-40 |
Psalm 68.1-19* Malachi 3.1-4; 4 Philippians 4.4-7 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 14.1-12 |
Psalms 50.1-6 [62] Isaiah 35 Luke 1.57-66[67-80] |
Third Service |
Psalm 68.1-19 Zephaniah 3.14-20 Philippians 4.4-7 |
Psalms 50.1-6, 62 Isaiah 12 Luke 1.57-66 |
Psalms 12, 14 Isaiah 25.1-9 1 Corinthians 4.1-5 |
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 7.10-16 Psalm 80.1-8,18-20* Romans 1.1-7 Matthew 1.18-25 |
2 Samuel 7.1-11,16 Canticle: Magnificat or Psalm 89.1-4,19-26* Romans 16.25-27 Luke 1.26-38 |
Micah 5.2-5a Canticle: Magnificat or Psalm 80.1-8 Hebrews 10.5-10 Luke 1.39-45[46-55] |
Second Service |
Psalms 113 [126] 1 Samuel 1.1-20 Revelation 22.6-21 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 1.39-45 |
Psalms 113 [131] Zechariah 2.10-13 Luke 1.39-55 |
Psalms 123 [131] Isaiah 10.33 - 11.10 Matthew 1.18-25 |
Third Service |
Psalm 144 Micah 5.2-5a Luke 1.26-38 |
Psalm 144 Isaiah 7.10-16 Romans 1.1-7 |
Psalm 144 Isaiah 32.1-8 Revelation 22.6-21 |
Christmas Eve 24 December
Morning Eucharist Years A, B, C |
2 Samuel 7.1-5,8-11,16 Psalm 89.2,19-27 Acts 13.16-26 Luke 1.67-79 |
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Evening Prayer Years A, B, C |
Psalm 85 Zechariah 2 Revelation 1.1-8 |
¶ Christmas ↑
Christmas Day 25 December
Principal Feast
Any of the following sets of readings may be used on Christmas Night and on Christmas Day. Set III should be used at some service during the celebration.
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Principal Service Years A,B,C |
Isaiah 9.2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2.11-14 Luke 2.1-14[15-20] |
Isaiah 62.6-12 Psalm 97 Titus 3.4-7 Luke 2.[1-7]8-20 |
Isaiah 52.7-10 Psalm 98 Hebrews 1.1-4[5-12] John 1.1-14 |
Second Service Years A,B,C |
Isaiah 65.17-25 Philippians 2.5-11 or Luke 2.1-20 if it has not been used at the principal service of the day Evening Psalm Psalm 8 |
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Third Service Years A,B,C |
Isaiah 62.1-5 Matthew 1.18-25 Morning Psalms Psalms 110, 117 |
The First Sunday of Christmas
When the Festival of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, falling on a Sunday, is transferred to Monday 2 January, the Sunday is kept as the Second Sunday of Christmas but this provision is used.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 63.7-9 Psalm 148* Hebrews 2.10-18 Matthew 2.13-23 |
Isaiah 61.10 - 62.3 Psalm 148* Galatians 4.4-7 Luke 2.15-21 |
1 Samuel 2.18-20,26 Psalm 148* Colossians 3.12-17 Luke 2.41-52 |
Second Service |
Psalm 132 Isaiah 49.7-13 Philippians 2.1-11 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 2.41-52 |
Psalm 132 Isaiah 35 Colossians 1.9-20 or Luke 2.41-52 |
Psalm 132 Isaiah 61 Galatians 3.27 - 4.7 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 2.15-21 |
Third Service |
Psalm 105.1-11 Isaiah 35.1-6 Galatians 3.23-29 |
Psalm 105.1-11 Isaiah 63.7-9 Ephesians 3.5-12 |
Psalm 105.1-11 Isaiah 41.21 - 42.1 1 John 1.1-7 |
The Second Sunday of Christmas
When the Festival of the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, falling on a Sunday, is transferred to Monday 2 January, the Sunday is kept as the Second Sunday of Christmas but the provision for the First Sunday of Christmas is used.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service (Readings for Years A, B, C are the same) |
Jeremiah 31.7-14 Psalm 147.13-21 Ephesians 1.3-14 John 1.[1-9]10-18 |
Jeremiah 31.7-14 Psalm 147.13-21 Ephesians 1.3-14 John 1.[1-9]10-18 |
Jeremiah 31.7-14 Psalm 147.13-21 Ephesians 1.3-14 John 1.[1-9]10-18 |
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Ecclesiasticus 24.1-12 Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 10.15-21 Ephesians 1.3-14 John 1.[1-9]10-18 |
Ecclesiasticus 24.1-12 Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 10.15-21 Ephesians 1.3-14 John 1.[1-9]10-18 |
Ecclesiasticus 24.1-12 Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 10.15-21 Ephesians 1.3-14 John 1.[1-9]10-18 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 135* Isaiah 41.21 - 42.4 Colossians 1.1-14 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 2.13-23 |
Psalm 135* Isaiah 46.3-13 Romans 12.1-8 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 2.13-23 |
Psalm 135* 1 Samuel 1.20-28 1 John 4.7-16 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 2.13-23 |
Third Service |
Psalm 87 Jeremiah 31.15-17 2 Corinthians 1.3-12 |
Psalm 87 Zechariah 8.1-8 Luke 2.41-52 |
Psalm 87 Isaiah 12 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 |
¶ Epiphany ↑
The Epiphany 6 January
Principal Feast
Evening Prayer on the Eve Years A,B,C |
Psalms 96, 97 Isaiah 49.1-13 John 4.7-26 |
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Principal Service Years A,B,C |
Isaiah 60.1-6 Psalm 72.[1-9]10-15 Ephesians 3.1-12 Matthew 2.1-12 |
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Second Service Years A,B,C |
Baruch 4.36 - 5.9 or Isaiah 60.1-9 John 2.1-11 Evening Psalms Psalms 98, 100 |
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Third Service Years A,B,C |
Jeremiah 31.7-14 John 1.29-34 Morning Psalms Psalms 132, 113 |
The Baptism of Christ
The First Sunday of Epiphany
(The Second Sunday of Epiphany when 6 January is a Sunday)
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 36 Isaiah 61 Titus 2.11-14; 3.4-7 |
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Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 42.1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10.34-43 Matthew 3.13-17 |
Genesis 1.1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19.1-7 Mark 1.4-11 |
Isaiah 43.1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8.14-17 Luke 3.15-17,21,22 |
Second Service |
Psalms 46, 47 Joshua 3.1-8,14-17 Hebrews 1.1-12 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 3.15-22 |
Psalms 46 [47] Isaiah 42.1-9 Ephesians 2.1-10 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 3.13-17 |
Psalms 46, 47 Isaiah 55.1-11 Romans 6.1-11 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 1.4-11 |
Third Service |
Psalm 89.19-29 Exodus 14.15-22 1 John 5.6-9 |
Psalm 89.19-29 1 Samuel 16.1-3,13 John 1.29-34 |
Psalm 89.19-29 Isaiah 42.1-9 Acts 19.1-7 |
The Second Sunday of Epiphany
When 6 January is a Sunday this provision is used on the Third Sunday of Epiphany.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 49.1-7 Psalm 40.1-12 1 Corinthians 1.1-9 John 1.29-42 |
1 Samuel 3.1-10[11-20] Psalm 139.1-5,12-18* Revelation 5.1-10 John 1.43-51 |
Isaiah 62.1-5 Psalm 36.5-10 1 Corinthians 12.1-11 John 2.1-11 |
Second Service |
Psalm 96 Ezekiel 2.1 - 3.4 Galatians 1.11-24 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 1.43-51 |
Psalm 96 Isaiah 60.9-22 Hebrews 6.17 - 7.10 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 8.5-13 |
Psalm 96 1 Samuel 3.1-20 Ephesians 4.1-16 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 1.29-42 |
Third Service |
Psalm 145.1-12 Jeremiah 1.4-10 Mark 1.14-20 |
Psalm 145.1-12 Isaiah 62.1-5 1 Corinthians 6.11-20 |
Psalm 145.1-13 Isaiah 49.1-7 Acts 16.11-15 |
The Third Sunday of Epiphany
When 6 January is a Sunday this provision is used on the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 9.1-4 Psalm 27.1,4-12* 1 Corinthians 1.10-18 Matthew 4.12-23 |
Genesis 14.17-20 Psalm 128 Revelation 19.6-10 John 2.1-11 |
Nehemiah 8.1-3,5-6,8-10 Psalm 19* 1 Corinthians 12.12-31a Luke 4.14-21 |
Second Service |
Psalm 33* Ecclesiastes 3.1-11 1 Peter 1.3-12 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 4.14-21 |
Psalm 33* Jeremiah 3.21 - 4.2 Titus 2.1-8,11-14 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 4.12-23 |
Psalm 33 Numbers 9.15-23 1 Corinthians 7.17-24 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 1.21-28 |
Third Service |
Psalm 113 Amos 3.1-8 1 John 1.1-4 |
Psalm 113 Jonah 3.1-5,10 John 3.16-21 |
Psalm 113 Deuteronomy 30.11-15 3 John 1,5-8 |
The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
When 6 January is a Sunday this provision is used on Sunday 3 February.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
1 Kings 17.8-16 Psalm 36.5-10 1 Corinthians 1.18-31 John 2.1-11 |
Deuteronomy 18.15-20 Psalm 111 Revelation 12.1-5a Mark 1.21-28 |
Ezekiel 43.27 - 44.4 Psalm 48 1 Corinthians 13.1-13 Luke 2.22-40 |
Second Service |
Psalm 34* Genesis 28.10-22 Philemon 1-16 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 1.21-28 |
Psalm 34* 1 Samuel 3.1-20 1 Corinthians 14.12-20 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 13.10-17 |
Psalm 34 1 Chronicles 29.6-19 Acts 7.44-50 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 4.19-29a |
Third Service |
Psalm 71.1-6,15-17 Haggai 2.1-9 1 Corinthians 3.10-17 |
Psalm 71.1-6,15-17 Jeremiah 1.4-10 Mark 1.40-45 |
Psalm 71.1-6,15-17 Micah 6.1-8 1 Corinthians 6.12-20 |
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
(Candlemas) 2 February
Principal Feast
Evening Prayer on the Eve Years A,B,C |
Psalm 118 1 Samuel 1.19b-28 Hebrews 4.11-16 |
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Principal Service Years A,B,C |
Malachi 3.1-5 Psalm 24.[1-6]7-10 Hebrews 2.14-18 Luke 2.22-40 |
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Second Service Years A,B,C |
Haggai 2.1-9 John 2.18-22 Evening Psalms Psalms 122, 132 |
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Third Service Years A,B,C |
Exodus 13.1-16 Romans 12.1-5 Morning Psalms Psalms 48, 146 |
¶ Ordinary Time ↑
Proper 1
Sunday between 4 and 10 February inclusive
(if earlier than the Second Sunday before Lent)
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 58.1-9a[b-12] Psalm 112.1-9[10] 1 Corinthians 2.1-12[13-16] Matthew 5.13-20 |
Isaiah 40.21-31 Psalm 147.1-12,21c* 1 Corinthians 9.16-23 Mark 1.29-39 |
Isaiah 6.1-8[9-13] Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 15.1-11 Luke 5.1-11 |
Second Service |
Psalms [1, 3] 4 Amos 2.4-16 Ephesians 4.17-32 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 1.29-39 |
Psalm 5 Numbers 13.1-2,27-33 Philippians 2.12-28 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 5.1-11 |
Psalms [1] 2 Wisdom 6.1-21 or Hosea 1 Colossians 3.1-22 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 5.13-20 |
Third Service |
Psalms 5, 6 Jeremiah 26.1-16 Acts 3.1-10 |
Psalms 2, 3 Jeremiah 26.1-16 Acts 3.1-10 |
Psalms 3, 4 Jeremiah 26.1-16 Acts 3.1-10 |
Proper 2
Sunday between 11 and 17 February inclusive
(if earlier than the Second Sunday before Lent)
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Deuteronomy 30.15-20 or Ecclesiasticus 15.15-20 Psalm 119.1-8 1 Corinthians 3.1-9 Matthew 5.21-37 |
2 Kings 5.1-14 Psalm 30 1 Corinthians 9.24-27 Mark 1.40-45 |
Jeremiah 17.5-10 Psalm 1 1 Corinthians 15.12-20 Luke 6.17-26 |
Second Service |
Psalms [7] 13 Amos 3.1-8 Ephesians 5.1-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 1.40-45 |
Psalm 6 Numbers 20.2-13 Philippians 3.7-21 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 6.17-26 |
Psalms [5] 6 Wisdom 11.21 - 12.11 or Hosea 10.1-8,12 Galatians 4.8-20 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 5.21-37 |
Third Service |
Psalm 10 Jeremiah 30.1-3,10-22 Acts 6 |
Psalm 7 Jeremiah 30.1-3,10-22 Acts 6 |
Psalm 7 Jeremiah 30.1-3,10-22 Acts 6 |
Proper 3
Sunday between 18 and 24 February inclusive
(if earlier than the Second Sunday before Lent)
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Leviticus 19.1-2,9-18 Psalm 119.33-40 1 Corinthians 3.10-11,16-23 Matthew 5.38-48 |
Isaiah 43.18-25 Psalm 41 2 Corinthians 1.18-22 Mark 2.1-12 |
Genesis 45.3-11,15 Psalm 37.1-11,40,41* 1 Corinthians 15.35-38, 42-50 Luke 6.27-38 |
Second Service |
Psalm 18.1-20 or 18.21-30 Amos 9.5-15 Ephesians 6.1-20 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 2.1-12 |
Psalm 10 Numbers 22.21 - 23.12 Philippians 4.10-20 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 6.27-38 |
Psalms [11] 13 Hosea 14 Galatians 5.2-10 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 6.1-8 |
Third Service |
Psalms 21, 23 Jeremiah 33.1-11 Acts 8.4-25 |
Psalm 9 Jeremiah 33.1-11 Acts 8.4-25 |
Psalm 10 Jeremiah 33.1-11 Acts 8.4-25 |
The Second Sunday before Lent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Genesis 1.1 - 2.3 Psalm 136 or Psalm 136.1-9,23-26 Romans 8.18-25 Matthew 6.25-34 |
Proverbs 8.1,22-31 Psalm 104.26-37 Colossians 1.15-20 John 1.1-14 |
Genesis 2.4b-9,15-25 Psalm 65 Revelation 4 Luke 8.22-25 |
Second Service |
Psalm 148 Proverbs 8.1,22-31 Revelation 4 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 12.16-31 |
Psalm 65 Genesis 2.4b-25 Luke 8.22-35 |
Psalm 147* Genesis 1.1 - 2.3 Matthew 6.25-34 |
Third Service |
Psalms 100, 150 Job 38.1-21 Colossians 1.15-20 |
Psalms 29, 67 Deuteronomy 8.1-10 Matthew 6.25-34 |
Psalm 104.1-26 Job 28.1-11 Acts 14.8-17 |
The Sunday next before Lent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Exodus 24.12-18 Psalm 2 or Psalm 99 2 Peter 1.16-21 Matthew 17.1-9 |
2 Kings 2.1-12 Psalm 50.1-6 2 Corinthians 4.3-6 Mark 9.2-9 |
Exodus 34.29-35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3.12 - 4.2 Luke 9.28-36[37-43a] |
Second Service |
Psalm 84 Ecclesiasticus 48.1-10 or 2 Kings 2.1-12 Matthew 17.9-23 (or 1-23) |
Psalms 2 [99] 1 Kings 19.1-16 2 Peter 1.16-21 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 9.[2-8]9-13 |
Psalm 89.1-18* Exodus 3.1-6 John 12.27-36a |
Third Service |
Psalm 72 Exodus 34.29-35 2 Corinthians 4.3-6 |
Psalms 27, 150 Exodus 24.12-18 2 Corinthians 3.12-18 |
Psalm 2 Exodus 33.17-23 1 John 3.1-3 |
¶ Lent ↑
Ash Wednesday
Principal Holy Day
Principal Service Years A,B,C |
Joel 2.1-2,12-17 or Isaiah 58.1-12 Psalm 51.1-18 2 Corinthians 5.20b - 6.10 Matthew 6.1-6,16-21 or John 8.1-11 |
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Second Service Years A,B,C |
Isaiah 1.10-18 Luke 15.11-32 Evening Psalm Psalm 102* |
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Third Service Years A,B,C |
Daniel 9.3-6,17-19 I Timothy 6.6-19 Morning Psalm Psalm 38 |
The First Sunday of Lent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5.12-19 Matthew 4.1-11 |
Genesis 9.8-17 Psalm 25.1-9 1 Peter 3.18-22 Mark 1.9-15 |
Deuteronomy 26.1-11 Psalm 91.1-2,9-16* Romans 10.8b-13 Luke 4.1-13 |
Second Service |
Psalm 50.1-15 Deuteronomy 6.4-9,16-25 Luke 15.1-10 |
Psalm 119.17-32 Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7 Romans 5.12-19 or Luke 13.31-35 |
Psalm 119.73-88 Jonah 3 Luke 18.9-14 |
Third Service |
Psalm 119.1-16 Jeremiah 18.1-11 Luke 18.9-14 |
Psalm 77 Exodus 34.1-10 Romans 10.8b-13 |
Psalm 50.1-15 Micah 6.1-8 Luke 5.27-39 |
The Second Sunday of Lent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Genesis 12.1-4a Psalm 121 Romans 4.1-5,13-17 John 3.1-17 |
Genesis 17.1-7,15,16 Psalm 22.23-31 Romans 4.13-25 Mark 8.31-38 |
Genesis 15.1-12,17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3.17 - 4.1 Luke 13.31-35 |
Second Service |
Psalm 135* Numbers 21.4-9 Luke 14.27-33 |
Psalm 135* Genesis 12.1-9 Hebrews 11.1-3,8-16 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 8.51-59 |
Psalm 135* Jeremiah 22.1-9,13-17 Luke 14.27-33 |
Third Service |
Psalm 74 Jeremiah 22.1-9 Matthew 8.1-13 |
Psalm 105.1-6,37-45 Isaiah 51.1-11 Galatians 3.1-9,23-29 |
Psalm 119.161-176 Genesis 17.1-7,15,16 Romans 11.13-24 |
The Third Sunday of Lent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Exodus 17.1-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5.1-11 John 4.5-42 |
Exodus 20.1-17 Psalm 19* 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 John 2.13-22 |
Isaiah 55.1-9 Psalm 63.1-9 1 Corinthians 10.1-13 Luke 13.1-9 |
Second Service |
Psalm 40 Joshua 1.1-9 Ephesians 6.10-20 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 2.13-22 |
Psalms 11, 12 Exodus 5.1 - 6.1 Philippians 3.4b-14 or Matthew 10.16-22 |
Psalms 12, 13 Genesis 28.10-19a John 1.35-51 |
Third Service |
Psalm 46 Amos 7.10-17 2 Corinthians 1.1-11 |
Psalm 18.1-25 Jeremiah 38 Philippians 1.1-26 |
Psalms 26, 28 Deuteronomy 6.4-9 John 17.1a,11b-19 |
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
1 Samuel 16.1-13 Psalm 23 Ephesians 5.8-14 John 9.1-41 |
Numbers 21.4-9 Psalm 107.1-3,17-22* Ephesians 2.1-10 John 3.14-21 |
Joshua 5.9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5.16-21 Luke 15.1-3,11b-32 |
Second Service |
If the Principal Service readings have been displaced by Mothering Sunday provisions, they may be used at the Second Service. |
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Psalm 31.1-16 or 31.1-8 Micah 7 or Prayer of Manasseh James 5 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 3.14-21 |
Psalms 13, 14 Exodus 6.2-13 Romans 5.1-11 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 12.1-8 |
Psalm 30 Prayer of Manasseh or Isaiah 40.27 - 41.13 2 Timothy 4.1-18 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 11.17-44 |
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Third Service |
Psalm 19 Isaiah 43.1-7 Ephesians 2.8-14 |
Psalm 27 1 Samuel 16.1-13 John 9.1-25 |
Psalms 84, 85 Genesis 37.3-4,12-36 1 Peter 2.16-25 |
Mothering Sunday
Principal Service Years A, B, C |
Exodus 2.1-10 or 1 Samuel 1.20-28 Psalm 34.11-20 or Psalm 127.1-4 2 Corinthians 1.3-7 or Colossians 3.12-17 Luke 2.33-35 or John 19.25-27 |
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Passiontide begins
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Ezekiel 37.1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8.6-11 John 11.1-45 |
Jeremiah 31.31-34 Psalm 51.1-13 or Psalm 119.9-16 Hebrews 5.5-10 John 12.20-33 |
Isaiah 43.16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3.4b-14 John 12.1-8 |
Second Service |
Psalm 30 Lamentations 3.19-33 Matthew 20.17-34 |
Psalm 34* Exodus 7.8-24 Romans 5.12-21 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 22.1-13 |
Psalm 35* 2 Chronicles 35.1-6,10-16 Luke 22.1-13 |
Third Service |
Psalm 86 Jeremiah 31.27-37 John 12.20-33 |
Psalm 107.1-22 Exodus 24.3-8 Hebrews 12.18-29 |
Psalms 111, 112 Isaiah 35.1-10 Romans 7.21 - 8.4 |
Palm Sunday
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Liturgy of the Palms: Matthew 21.1-11 Psalm 118.1-2,19-29* |
Liturgy of the Palms: Mark 11.1-11 or John 12.12-16 Psalm 118.1-2,19-24* |
Liturgy of the Palms: Luke 19.28-40 Psalm 118.1-2,19-29* |
Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50.4-9a Psalm 31.9-16* Philippians 2.5-11 Matthew 26.14 - 27.66 or Matthew 27.11-54 |
Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50.4-9a Psalm 31.9-16* Philippians 2.5-11 Mark 14.1 - 15.47 or Mark 15.1-39[40-47] |
Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50.4-9a Psalm 31.9-16* Philippians 2.5-11 Luke 22.14 - 23.56 or Luke 23.1-49 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 80 Isaiah 5.1-7 Matthew 21.33-46 |
Psalm 69.1-20 Isaiah 5.1-7 Mark 12.1-12 |
Psalm 69.1-20 Isaiah 5.1-7 Luke 20.9-19 |
Third Service |
Psalms 61, 62 Zechariah 9.9-12 Luke 16.19-31 |
Psalms 61, 62 Zechariah 9.9-12 1 Corinthians 2.1-12 |
Psalms 61, 62 Zechariah 9.9-12 1 Corinthians 2.1-12 |
Monday of Holy Week
Principal | Isaiah 42.1-9 |
Service | Psalm 36.5-11 |
Years | Hebrews 9.11-15 |
A, B, C | John 12.1-11 |
Morning | Psalm 41 |
Years | Lamentations 1.1-12a |
A, B, C | Luke 22.1-23 |
Evening | Psalm 25 |
Years | Lamentations 2.8-19 |
A, B, C | Colossians 1.18-23 |
Tuesday of Holy Week
Principal | Isaiah 49.1-7 |
Service | Psalm 71.1-14 [or 71.1-8] |
Years | 1 Corinthians 1.18-31 |
A, B, C | John 12.20-36 |
Morning | Psalm 27 |
Years | Lamentations 3.1-18 |
Luke 22.[24-38] 39-53 | |
Evening | Psalm 55.13-24 |
Years | Lamentations 3.40-51 |
A, B, C | Galatians 6.11-end |
Wednesday of Holy Week
Principal | Isaiah 50.4-9a |
Service | Psalm 70 |
Years | Hebrews 12.1-3 |
A, B, C | John 13.21-32 |
Morning | Psalm 102* |
Years | Wisdom 1.16 - 2.1; |
A, B, C | 2.12-22 or |
Jeremiah 11.18-20 | |
Luke 22.54-71 | |
Evening | Psalm 88 |
Years | Isaiah 63.1-9 |
A, B, C | Revelation 14.18 - 15.4 |
Maundy Thursday
Principal Holy Day
Principal Service Years A,B,C |
Exodus 12.1-4[5-10], 11-14 Psalm 116.1,10-17* 1 Corinthians 11.23-26 John 13.1-17,31b-35 |
Morning Years A,B,C |
Leviticus 16.2-24 Luke 23.1-25 Psalms 42, 43 |
Evening Years A,B,C |
Exodus 11 Ephesians 2.11-18 Psalm 39 |
Good Friday
Principal Holy Day
Principal Service Years A,B,C |
Isaiah 52.13 - 53.12 Psalm 22* Hebrews 10.16-25 or Hebrews 4.14-16; 5.7-9 John 18.1 - 19.42 |
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Morning Years A,B,C |
Genesis 22.1-18 A part of John 18 --19 if not used at the Principal Service or Hebrews 10.1-10 Psalm 69 |
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Evening Years A,B,C |
Lamentations 5.15-22 A part of John 18 -19 if not used at the Principal Service John 19.38-42 or Colossians 1.18-23 Psalms 130, 143 |
Easter Eve
These readings are for use at services other than the Easter Vigil.
Principal Service Years A,B,C |
Job 14.1-14 or Lamentations 3.1-9,19-24 Psalm 31.1-4,15,16* 1 Peter 4.1-8 Matthew 27.57-66 or John 19.38-42 |
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Morning Years A,B,C |
Psalm 142 Hosea 6.1-6 John 2.18-22 |
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Evening Years A,B,C |
Psalm 116 Job 19.21-27 1 John 5.5-12 |
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Easter Vigil
Year A | |
A minimum of three Old Testament readings should be chosen. The reading from Exodus 14 should always be used. |
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Genesis 1.1 - 2.4a | Psalm 136.1-9,23-26 |
Genesis 7.1-5,11-18; 8.6-18; 9.8-13 | Psalm 46 |
Genesis 22.1-18 | Psalm 16 |
Exodus 14.10-31; 15.20,21 | Canticle: Exodus 15.1b-13,17,18 |
Isaiah 55.1-11 | Canticle: Isaiah 12.2-6 |
Baruch 3.9-15,32 - 4.4 | |
or Proverbs 8.1-8,19-21; 9.4b-6 | Psalm 19 |
Ezekiel 36.24-28 | Psalms 42, 43 |
Ezekiel 37.1-14 | Psalm 143 |
Zephaniah 3.14-20 | Psalm 98 |
Romans 6.3-11 | Psalm 114 |
Matthew 28.1-10 | |
Year B | |
A minimum of three Old Testament readings should be chosen. The reading from Exodus 14 should always be used. |
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Genesis 1.1 - 2.4a | Psalm 136.1-9,23-26 |
Genesis 7.1-5,11-18; 8.6-18; 9.8-13 | Psalm 46 |
Genesis 22.1-18 | Psalm 16 |
Exodus 14.10-31; 15.20,21 | Canticle: Exodus 15.1b-13,17,18 |
Isaiah 55.1-11 | Canticle: Isaiah 12.2-6 |
Baruch 3.9-15,32 - 4.4 | |
or Proverbs 8.1-8,19-21; 9.4b-6 | Psalm 19 |
Ezekiel 36.24-28 | Psalms 42, 43 |
Ezekiel 37.1-14 | Psalm 143 |
Zephaniah 3.14-20 | Psalm 98 |
Romans 6.3-11 | Psalm 114 |
Mark 16.1-8 | |
Year C | |
A minimum of three Old Testament readings should be chosen. The reading from Exodus 14 should always be used. |
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Genesis 1.1 - 2.4a | Psalm 136.1-9,23-26 |
Genesis 7.1-5,11-18; 8.6-18; 9.8-13 | Psalm 46 |
Genesis 22.1-18 | Psalm 16 |
Exodus 14.10-31; 15.20,21 | Canticle: Exodus 15.1b-13,17,18 |
Isaiah 55.1-11 | Canticle: Isaiah 12.2-6 |
Baruch 3.9-15,32 - 4.4 | |
or Proverbs 8.1-8,19-21; 9.4b-6 | Psalm 19 |
Ezekiel 36.24-28 | Psalms 42, 43 |
Ezekiel 37.1-14 | Psalm 143 |
Zephaniah 3.14-20 | Psalm 98 |
Romans 6.3-11 | Psalm 114 |
Luke 24.1-12 |
Easter Day
Principal Feast
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Acts 10.34-43 or Jeremiah 31.1-6 Psalm 118.1-2,14-24* Colossians 3.1-4 or Acts 10.34-43 John 20.1-18 or Matthew 28.1-10 |
Acts 10.34-43 or Isaiah 25.6-9 Psalm 118.1-2,14-24* 1 Corinthians 15.1-11 or Acts 10.34-43 John 20.1-18 or Mark 16.1-8 |
Acts 10.34-43 or Isaiah 65.17-25 Psalm 118.1-2,14-24* 1 Corinthians 15.19-26 or Acts 10.34-43 John 20.1-18 or Luke 24.1-12 |
Second Service |
Song of Solomon 3.2-5; 8.6,7 John 20.11-18 if not used at the Principal Service or Revelation 1.12-18 Evening Psalms Psalms 105 or 66.1-11 |
Ezekiel 37.1-14 Luke 24.13-35 Evening Psalms Psalms105 or 66.1-11 |
Isaiah 43.1-21 1 Corinthians 15.1-11 or John 20.19-23 Evening Psalms Psalms 105 or 66.1-11 |
Third Service |
Exodus 14.10-18,26 - 15.2 Revelation 15.2-4 Morning Psalms Psalms 114, 117 |
Genesis 1.1-5,26-31 2 Corinthians 5.14 - 6.2 Morning Psalms Psalms 114, 117 |
Ezekiel 47.1-12 John 2.13-22 Morning Psalms Psalms 114, 117 |
Old Testament Readings for Sundays of Easter
For those who require an Old Testament reading on the Sundays of Easter, provision is made in this table. If an Old Testament reading is used, the reading from Acts must be used as the second reading.
Principal Service | ||
Year A | The Second Sunday of Easter | Exodus 14.10-31; 15.20,21 |
The Third Sunday of Easter | Zephaniah 3.14-20 | |
The Fourth Sunday of Easter | Genesis 7 | |
The Fifth Sunday of Easter | Genesis 8.1-19 | |
The Sixth Sunday of Easter | Genesis 8.20 - 9.17 | |
The Seventh Sunday of Easter | Ezekiel 36.24-28 | |
Year B | The Second Sunday of Easter | Exodus 14.10-31; 15.20,21 |
The Third Sunday of Easter | Zephaniah 3.14-20 | |
The Fourth Sunday of Easter | Genesis 7.1-5,11-18; 8.6-18; 9.8-13 | |
The Fifth Sunday of Easter | Baruch 3.9-15,32 - 4.4 | |
or Genesis 22.1-18 | ||
The Sixth Sunday of Easter | Isaiah 55.1-11 | |
The Seventh Sunday of Easter | Ezekiel 36.24-28 | |
Year C | The Second Sunday of Easter | Exodus 14.10-31; 15.20,21 |
The Third Sunday of Easter | Zephaniah 3.14-20 | |
The Fourth Sunday of Easter | Genesis 7.1-5,11-18; 8.6-18; 9.8-13 | |
The Fifth Sunday of Easter | Baruch 3.9-15,32 - 4.4 | |
or Genesis 22.1-18 | ||
The Sixth Sunday of Easter | Ezekiel 37.1-14 | |
The Seventh Sunday of Easter | Ezekiel 36.24-28 |
The Second Sunday of Easter
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Acts 2.14a,22-32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1.3-9 John 20.19-31 |
Acts 4.32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1.1 - 2.2 John 20.19-31 |
Acts 5.27-32 Psalm 118.14-29 or Psalm 150 Revelation 1.4-8 John 20.19-31 |
Second Service |
Psalm 30.1-5 Daniel 6.1-23 or 6.6-23 Mark 15.46 - 16.8 |
Psalm 143.1-11 Isaiah 26.1-9,19 Luke 24.1-12 |
Psalm 16 Isaiah 52.13 - 53.12 or 53.1-6,9-12 Luke 24.13-35 |
Third Service |
Psalm 81.1-10 Exodus 12.1-17 1 Corinthians 5.6b-8 |
Psalm 22.20-31 Isaiah 53.6-12 Romans 4.13-25 |
Psalm 136.1-16 Exodus 12.1-13 1 Peter 1.3-12 |
The Third Sunday of Easter
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Acts 2.14a,36-41 Psalm 116.1-3,10-17* 1 Peter 1.17-23 Luke 24.13-35 |
Acts 3.12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3.1-7 Luke 24.36b-48 |
Acts 9.1-6 [7-20] Psalm 30 Revelation 5.11-14 John 21.1-19 |
Second Service |
Psalm 48 Haggai 1.13 - 2.9 1 Corinthians 3.10-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 2.13-22 |
Psalm 142 Deuteronomy 7.7-13 Revelation 2.1-11 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 16.19-31 |
Psalm 86 Isaiah 38.9-20 John 11.[17-26]27-44 |
Third Service |
Psalm 23 Isaiah 40.1-11 1 Peter 5.1-11 |
Psalm 77.11-20 Isaiah 63.7-15 1 Corinthians 10.1-13 |
Psalm 80.1-8 Exodus 15.1-2,9-18 John 10.1-19 |
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Acts 2.42-47 Psalm 23 1 Peter 2.19-25 John 10.1-10 |
Acts 4.5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3.16-24 John 10.11-18 |
Acts 9.36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7.9-17 John 10.22-30 |
Second Service |
Psalm 29.1-10 Ezra 3.1-13 Ephesians 2.11-22 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 19.37-48 |
Psalm 81.8-16 Exodus 16.4-15 Revelation 2.12-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 6.30-40 |
Psalms 113, 114 Isaiah 63.7-14 Luke 24.36-49 |
Third Service |
Psalm 106.6-24 Nehemiah 9.6-15 1 Corinthians 10.1-13 |
Psalm 119.89-96 Nehemiah 7.73b - 8.12 Luke 24.25-32 |
Psalm 146 1 Kings 17.17-24 Luke 7.11-23 |
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Acts 7.55-60 Psalm 31.1-5,15-16* 1 Peter 2.2-10 John 14.1-14 |
Acts 8.26-40 Psalm 22.25-31 1 John 4.7-21 John 15.1-8 |
Acts 11.1-18 Psalm 148* Revelation 21.1-6 John 13.31-35 |
Second Service |
Psalm 147.1-12 Zechariah 4.1-10 Revelation 21.1-14 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 2.25-32[33-38] |
Psalm 96 Isaiah 60.1-14 Revelation 3.1-13 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 16.9-16 |
Psalm 98 Daniel 6.[1-5]6-23 Mark 15.46 - 16.8 |
Third Service |
Psalm 30 Ezekiel 37.1-12 John 5.19-29 |
Psalm 44.16-27 2 Maccabees 7.7-14 or Daniel 3.16-28 Hebrews 11.32 - 12.2 |
Psalm 16 2 Samuel 7.4-13 Acts 2.14a,22-32[33-36] |
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading.
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Acts 17.22-31 Psalm 66.7-18 1 Peter 3.13-22 John 14.15-21 |
Acts 10.44-48 Psalm 98 1 John 5.1-6 John 15.9-17 |
Acts 16.9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21.10,22 - 22.5 John 14.23-29 or John 5.1-9 |
Second Service |
Psalms 87, 36.5-10 Zechariah 8.1-13 Revelation 21.22 - 22.5 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 21.1-14 |
Psalm 45 Song of Solomon 4.16 - 5.2; 8.6,7 Revelation 3.14-22 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 22.24-30 |
Psalms 126, 127 Zephaniah 3.14-20 Matthew 28.1-10,16-20 |
Third Service |
Psalm 73.21-28 Job 14.1-2,7-15; 19.23-27a 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18 |
Psalm 104.28-34 Ezekiel 47.1-12 John 21.1-19 |
Psalm 40.1-9 Genesis 1.26-28 [29-31] Colossians 3.1-11 |
Ascension Day
Principal Feast
Evening Prayer on the Eve Years A,B,C |
Psalms 15, 24 2 Samuel 23.1-5 Colossians 2.20 - 3.4 |
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Year A | Year B | Year C | |
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading. | |||
Principal Service (Readings for Years A, B, C are the same) |
Acts 1.1-11 or Daniel 7.9-14 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 Ephesians 1.15-23 or Acts 1.1-11 Luke 24.44-53 |
Acts 1.1-11 or Daniel 7.9-14 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 Ephesians 1.15-23 or Acts 1.1-11 Luke 24.44-53 |
Acts 1.1-11 or Daniel 7.9-14 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 Ephesians 1.15-23 or Acts 1.1-11 Luke 24.44-53 |
Second Service |
Song of the Three 29-37 or 2 Kings 2.1-15 Revelation 5 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 16.14-20 Evening Psalm Psalm 8 |
Song of the Three 29-37 or 2 Kings 2.1-15 Revelation 5 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 28.16-20 Evening Psalm Psalm 8 |
Song of the Three 29-37 or 2 Kings 2.1-15 Revelation 5 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 28.16-20 Evening Psalm Psalm 8 |
Third Service |
Isaiah 52.7-15 Hebrews 7.[11-25] 26-28 Morning Psalm Psalm 110 |
Isaiah 52.7-15 Hebrews 7.[11-25] 26-28 Morning Psalm Psalm 110 |
Isaiah 52.7-15 Hebrews 7.[11-25] 26-28 Morning Psalm Psalm 110 |
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Sunday after Ascension Day
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Acts 1.6-14 Psalm 68.1-10,32-35* 1 Peter 4.12-14; 5.6-11 John 17.1-11 |
Acts 1.15-17,21-26 Psalm 1 1 John 5.9-13 John 17.6-19 |
Acts 16.16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22.12-14, 16,17,20,21 John 17.20-26 |
Second Service |
Psalm 47 2 Samuel 23.1-5 Ephesians 1.15-23 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 16.14-20 |
Psalm 147.1-12 Isaiah 61 Luke 4.14-21 |
Psalm 68* Isaiah 44.1-8 Ephesians 4.7-16 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 24.44-53 |
Third Service |
Psalm 104.26-35 Isaiah 65.17-25 Revelation 21.1-8 |
Psalm 76 Isaiah 14.3-15 Revelation 14.1-13 |
Psalm 99 Deuteronomy 34 Luke 24.44-53 or Acts 1.1-8 |
Day of Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
Principal Feast
Evening Prayer on the Eve
Year A
Psalm 48
Deuteronomy 16.9-15
John 15.26 – 16.15
Year B
Psalm 48
Deuteronomy 16.9-15
John 7.37-39
Year C
Psalm 48
Deuteronomy 16.9-15
John 7.37-39
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Evening Prayer on the Eve |
Psalm 48 Deuteronomy 16.9-15 John 15.26 - 16.15 |
Psalm 48 Deuteronomy 16.9-15 John 7.37-39 |
Psalm 48 Deuteronomy 16.9-15 John 7.37-39 |
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading. | |||
Principal Service |
Acts 2.1-21 or Numbers 11.24-30 Psalm 104.26-36,37b* 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13 or Acts 2.1-21 John 20.19-23 or John 7.37-39 |
Acts 2.1-21 or Ezekiel 37.1-14 Psalm 104.26-36,37b* Romans 8.22-27 or Acts 2.1-21 John 15.26-27;16.4b-15 |
Acts 2.1-21 or Genesis 11.1-9 Psalm 104.26-36,37b* Romans 8.14-17 or Acts 2.1-21 John 14.8-17[25-27] |
Second Service |
Joel 2.21-32 Acts 2.14-21[22-38] Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 24.44-53 Evening Psalms Psalms 67, 133 |
Ezekiel 36.22-28 Acts 2.22-38 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 20.19-23 Evening Psalm Psalm 139.1-11 [13-18,23-24] |
Exodus 33.7-20 2 Corinthians 3.4-18 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 16.4b-15 Evening Psalm Psalm 33.1-12 |
Third Service |
Genesis 11.1-9 Acts 10.34-48 Morning Psalm Psalm 87 |
Isaiah 11.1-9 or Wisdom 7.15-23 [24-27] 1 Corinthians 12.4-13 Morning Psalm Psalm 145 |
Isaiah 40.12-23 or Wisdom 9.9-17 1 Corinthians 2.6-16 Morning Psalms Psalms 36.5-10; 150 |
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Trinity Sunday
Principal Feast
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Evening Prayer on the Eve |
Psalms 97, 98 Exodus 34.1-10 Mark 1.1-13 |
Psalms 97, 98 Isaiah 40.12-31 Mark 1.1-13 |
Psalms 97, 98 Isaiah 40.12-31 Mark 1.1-13 |
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Isaiah 40.12-17,27-31 Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13.11-13 Matthew 28.16-20 |
Isaiah 6.1-8 Psalm 29 Romans 8.12-17 John 3.1-17 |
Proverbs 8.1-4,22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5.1-5 John 16.12-15 |
Second Service |
Isaiah 6.1-8 John 16.5-15 Evening Psalms Psalms 93, 150 |
Ezekiel 1.4-10,22-28a Revelation 4 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 1.1-13 Evening Psalm Psalm 104.1-10 |
Exodus 3.1-15 John 3.1-17 Evening Psalm Psalm 73.1-3,16-28 |
Third Service |
Exodus 3.1-6,13-15 John 17.1-11 Morning Psalm Psalm 86.8-13 |
Proverbs 8.1-4,22-31 2 Corinthians 13.[5-10]11-13 Morning Psalm Psalm 33.1-12 |
Isaiah 6.1-8 Revelation 4 Morning Psalm Psalm 29 |
Thursday after Trinity Sunday if observed as
Day of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion
(Corpus Christi)
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalms 110, 111 Exodus 16.2-15 John 6.22-35 |
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Principal Service |
Genesis 14.18-20 Psalm 116.10-17 1 Corinthians 11.23-26 John 6.51-58 |
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Second Service |
Proverbs 9.1-5 Luke 9.11-17 Evening Psalms Psalms 23, 42, 43 |
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Third Service |
Deuteronomy 8.2-16 1 Corinthians 10.1-17 Morning Psalm Psalm 147 |
Sunday between 24 and 28 May inclusive
If this follows Trinity Sunday, Proper 3 (here) is used.
Proper 4
Sunday between 29 May and 4 June inclusive
(if after Trinity Sunday)
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 6.9-22; 7.24; 8.14-19 Psalm 46 Romans 1.16,17; 3.22b-28[29-31] Matthew 7.21-29 |
Continuous 1 Samuel 3.1-10 [11-20] Psalm 139.1-5,12-18 2 Corinthians 4.5-12 Mark 2.23 - 3.6 |
Continuous 1 Kings 18.20,21 [22-29]30-39 Psalm 96 Galatians 1.1-12 Luke 7.1-10 |
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Related Deuteronomy 11.18-21,26-28 Psalm 31.1-5,19-24* Romans 1.16,17; 3.22b-28[29-31] Matthew 7.21-29 |
Related Deuteronomy 5.12-15 Psalm 81.1-10 2 Corinthians 4.5-12 Mark 2.23 - 3.6 |
Related 1 Kings 8.22-23,41-43 Psalm 96.1-9 Galatians 1.1-12 Luke 7.1-10 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 33* Ruth 2.1-20a Luke 8.4-15 |
Psalm 35* Jeremiah 5.1-19 Romans 7.7-25 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 7.1-10 |
Psalm 39 Genesis 4.1-16 Mark 3.7-19 |
Third Service |
Psalm 37.1-18 Deuteronomy 5.1-21 Acts 21.17-39a |
Psalms 28, 32 Deuteronomy 5.1-21 Acts 21.17-39a |
Psalm 41 Deuteronomy 5.1-21 Acts 21.17-39a |
Proper 5
Sunday between 5 and 11 June inclusive
(if after Trinity Sunday)
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 12.1-9 Psalm 33.1-12 Romans 4.13-25 Matthew 9.9-13,18-26 |
Continuous 1 Samuel 8.4-11[12-15] 16-20 [11.14-15] Psalm 138 2 Corinthians 4.13 - 5.1 Mark 3.20-35 |
Continuous 1 Kings 17.8-16[17-24] Psalm 146 Galatians 1.11-24 Luke 7.11-17 |
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Related Hosea 5.15 - 6.6 Psalm 50.7-15 Romans 4.13-25 Matthew 9.9-13,18-26 |
Related Genesis 3.8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4.13 - 5.1 Mark 3.20-35 |
Related 1 Kings 17.17-24 Psalm 30 Galatians 1.11-24 Luke 7.11-17 |
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Second Service |
Psalms [39] 41 1 Samuel 18.1-16 Luke 8.41-56 |
Psalm 37.1-11[12-17] Jeremiah 6.16-21 Romans 9.1-13 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 7.11-17 |
Psalm 44* Genesis 8.15 - 9.17 Mark 4.1-20 |
Third Service |
Psalm 38 Deuteronomy 6.10-25 Acts 22.22 - 23.11 |
Psalm 36 Deuteronomy 6.10-25 Acts 22.22 - 23.11 |
Psalm 45 Deuteronomy 6.10-25 Acts 22.22 - 23.11 |
Sunday between 12 and 18 June inclusive
(if after Trinity Sunday)
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 18.1-15 [21.1-7] Psalm 116.1,10-17* Romans 5.1-8 Matthew 9.35 - 10.8 [9-23] |
Continuous 1 Samuel 15.34 - 16.13 Psalm 20 2 Corinthians 5.6-10 [11-13]14-17 Mark 4.26-34 |
Continuous 1 Kings 21.1-10[11-14] 15-21a Psalm 5.1-8 Galatians 2.15-21 Luke 7.36 - 8.3 |
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Related Exodus 19.2-8a Psalm 100 Romans 5.1-8 Matthew 9.35 - 10.8 [9-23] |
Related Ezekiel 17.22-24 Psalm 92.1-4,12-15* 2 Corinthians 5.6-10 [11-13]14-17 Mark 4.26-34 |
Related 2 Samuel 11.26 - 12.10,13-15 Psalm 32 Galatians 2.15-21 Luke 7.36 - 8.3 |
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Second Service |
Psalms [42] 43 1 Samuel 21.1-15 Luke 11.14-28 |
Psalm 39 Jeremiah 7.1-16 Romans 9.14-26 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 7.36 - 8.3 |
Psalms 52 [53] Genesis 13 Mark 4.21-41 |
Third Service |
Psalm 45 Deuteronomy 10.12 - 11.1 Acts 23.12-35 |
Psalms 42, 43 Deuteronomy 10.12 - 11.1 Acts 23.12-35 |
Psalm 49 Deuteronomy 10.12 - 11.1 Acts 23.12-35 |
Proper 7
Sunday between 19 and 25 June inclusive
(if after Trinity Sunday)
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 21.8-21 Psalm 86.1-10,16-17* Romans 6.1b-11 Matthew 10.24-39 |
Continuous 1 Samuel 17.[1a,4-11, 19-23]32-49 Psalm 9.9-20 or 1 Samuel 17.57 - 18.5, 10-16 Psalm 133 2 Corinthians 6.1-13 Mark 4.35-41 |
Continuous 1 Kings 19.1-4[5-7] 8-15a Psalms 42, 43* Galatians 3.23-29 Luke 8.26-39 |
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Related Jeremiah 20.7-13 Psalm 69.8-11[12-17]18-20* Romans 6.1b-11 Matthew 10.24-39 |
Related Job 38.1-11 Psalm 107.1-3,23-32* 2 Corinthians 6.1-13 Mark 4.35-41 |
Related Isaiah 65.1-9 Psalm 22.19-28 Galatians 3.23-29 Luke 8.26-39 |
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Second Service |
Psalms 46 [48] 1 Samuel 24.1-17 Luke 14.12-24 |
Psalm 49 Jeremiah 10.1-16 Romans 11.25-36 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 8.26-39 |
Psalms [50] 57 Genesis 24.1-27 Mark 5.21-43 |
Third Service |
Psalm 49 Deuteronomy 11.1-15 Acts 27.1-12 |
Psalm 48 Deuteronomy 11.1-15 Acts 27.1-12 |
Psalm 55.1-16,18-21 Deuteronomy 11.1-15 Acts 27.1-12 |
Sunday between 26 June and 2 July inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 22.1-14 Psalm 13 Romans 6.12-23 Matthew 10.40-42 |
Continuous 2 Samuel 1.1,17-27 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 8.7-15 Mark 5.21-43 |
Continuous 2 Kings 2.1-2,6-14 Psalm 77.1-2,11-20* Galatians 5.1,13-25 Luke 9.51-62 |
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Related Jeremiah 28.5-9 Psalm 89.1-4,15-18* Romans 6.12-23 Matthew 10.40-42 |
Related Wisdom of Solomon 1.13-15; 2.23,24 Canticle: Lamentations 3.23-33 or Psalm 30 2 Corinthians 8.7-15 Mark 5.21-43 Lamentations 3.23-33 may be read as the first reading in place of Wisdom 1.13-15; 2.23,24 |
Related 1 Kings 19.15-16,19-21 Psalm 16 Galatians 5.1,13-25 Luke 9.51-62 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 50* 1 Samuel 28.3-19 Luke 17.20-37 |
Psalms [52] 53 Jeremiah 11.1-14 Romans 13.1-10 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 9.51-62 |
Psalms [59.1-6,18-20] 60 Genesis 27.1-40 Mark 6.1-6 |
Third Service |
Psalms 52, 53 Deuteronomy 15.1-11 Acts 27.[13-32]33-44 |
Psalm 56 Deuteronomy 15.1-11 Acts 27.[13-32]33-44 |
Psalm 64 Deuteronomy 15.1-11 Acts 27.[13-32]33-44 |
Proper 9
Sunday between 3 and 9 July inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 24.34-38,42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45.10-17 or Canticle: Song of Solomon 2.8-13 Romans 7.15-25a Matthew 11.16-19,25-30 |
Continuous 2 Samuel 5.1-5,9-10 Psalm 48 2 Corinthians 12.2-10 Mark 6.1-13 |
Continuous 2 Kings 5.1-14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6.[1-6]7-16 Luke 10.1-11,16-20 |
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Related Zechariah 9.9-12 Psalm 145.8-15 Romans 7.15-25a Matthew 11.16-19,25-30 |
Related Ezekiel 2.1-5 Psalm 123 2 Corinthians 12.2-10 Mark 6.1-13 |
Related Isaiah 66.10-14 Psalm 66.1-8 Galatians 6.[1-6]7-16 Luke 10.1-11,16-20 |
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Second Service |
Psalms 56 [57] 2 Samuel 2.1-11; 3.1 Luke 18.31 - 19.10 |
Psalms [63] 64 Jeremiah 20.1-11a Romans 14.1-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 10.1-11,16-20 |
Psalms 65 [70] Genesis 29.1-20 Mark 6.7-29 |
Third Service |
Psalm 55.1-15,18-22 Deuteronomy 24.10-22 Acts 28.1-16 |
Psalm 57 Deuteronomy 24.10-22 Acts 28.1-16 |
Psalm 74 Deuteronomy 24.10-22 Acts 28.1-16 |
Sunday between 10 and 16 July inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 25.19-34 Psalm 119.105-112 Romans 8.1-11 Matthew 13.1-9,18-23 |
Continuous 2 Samuel 6.1-5,12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1.3-14 Mark 6.14-29 |
Continuous Amos 7.7-17 Psalm 82 Colossians 1.1-14 Luke 10.25-37 |
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Related Isaiah 55.10-13 Psalm 65.[1-7]8-13* Romans 8.1-11 Matthew 13.1-9,18-23 |
Related Amos 7.7-15 Psalm 85.8-13 Ephesians 1.3-14 Mark 6.14-29 |
Related Deuteronomy 30.9-14 Psalm 25.1-10 Colossians 1.1-14 Luke 10.25-37 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 60 [63] 2 Samuel 7.18-29 Luke 19.41 - 20.8 |
Psalm 66* Job 4.1; 5.6-27 or Ecclesiasticus 4.11-31 Romans 15.14-29 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 10.25-37 |
Psalm 77* Genesis 32.9-30 Mark 7.1-23 |
Third Service |
Psalms 64, 65 Deuteronomy 28.1-14 Acts 28.17-31 |
Psalm 65 Deuteronomy 28.1-14 Acts 28.17-31 |
Psalm 76 Deuteronomy 28.1-14 Acts 28.17-31 |
Proper 11
Sunday between 17 and 23 July inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 28.10-19a Psalm 139.1-11,23,24* Romans 8.12-25 Matthew 13.24-30,36-43 |
Continuous 2 Samuel 7.1-14a Psalm 89.20-37 Ephesians 2.11-22 Mark 6.30-34,53-56 |
Continuous Amos 8.1-12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1.15-28 Luke 10.38-42 |
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Related Wisdom of Solomon 12.13,16-19 or Isaiah 44.6-8 Psalm 86.11-17 Romans 8.12-25 Matthew 13.24-30,36-43 |
Related Jeremiah 23.1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2.11-22 Mark 6.30-34,53-56 |
Related Genesis 18.1-10a Psalm 15 Colossians 1.15-28 Luke 10.38-42 |
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Second Service |
Psalms 67 [70] 1 Kings 2.10-12; 3.16-28 Acts 4.1-22 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 6.30-34,53-56 |
Psalm 73* Job 13.13 - 14.6 or Ecclesiasticus 18.1-14 Hebrews 2.5-18 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 10.38-42 |
Psalm 81 Genesis 41.1-16,25-37 1 Corinthians 4.8-13 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 4.31-35 |
Third Service |
Psalm 71 Deuteronomy 30.1-10 1 Peter 3.8-18 |
Psalms 67, 70 Deuteronomy 30.1-10 1 Peter 3.8-18 |
Psalms 82, 100 Deuteronomy 30.1-10 1 Peter 3.8-18 |
Sunday between 24 and 30 July inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 29.15-28 Psalm 105.1-11,45b* or Psalm 128 Romans 8.26-39 Matthew 13.31-33,44-52 |
Continuous 2 Samuel 11.1-15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3.14-21 John 6.1-21 |
Continuous Hosea 1.2-10 Psalm 85* Colossians 2.6-15[16-19] Luke 11.1-13 |
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Related 1 Kings 3.5-12 Psalm 119.129-136 Romans 8.26-39 Matthew 13.31-33,44-52 |
Related 2 Kings 4.42-44 Psalm 145.10-19 Ephesians 3.14-21 John 6.1-21 |
Related Genesis 18.20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2.6-15[16-19] Luke 11.1-13 |
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Second Service |
Psalms 75 [76] 1 Kings 6.11-14,23-38 Acts 12.1-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 6.1-21 |
Psalm 74* Job 19.1-27a or Ecclesiasticus 38.24-34 Hebrews 8 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 11.1-13 |
Psalm 88* Genesis 42.1-25 1 Corinthians 10.1-24 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 13.24-30[31-43] |
Third Service |
Psalm 77 Song of Solomon 2 or 1 Maccabees 2.[1-14]15-22 1 Peter 4.7-14 |
Psalm 75 Song of Solomon 2 or 1 Maccabees 2.[1-14]15-22 1 Peter 4.7-14 |
Psalm 95 Song of Solomon 2 or 1 Maccabees 2.[1-14]15-22 1 Peter 4.7-14 |
Proper 13
Sunday between 31 July and 6 August inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 32.22-31 Psalm 17.1-7,16* Romans 9.1-5 Matthew 14.13-21 |
Continuous 2 Samuel 11.26 - 12.13a Psalm 51.1-13 Ephesians 4.1-16 John 6.24-35 |
Continuous Hosea 11.1-11 Psalm 107.1-9,43* Colossians 3.1-11 Luke 12.13-21 |
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Related Isaiah 55.1-5 Psalm 145.8-9,15-22* Romans 9.1-5 Matthew 14.13-21 |
Related Exodus 16.2-4,9-15 Psalm 78.23-29 Ephesians 4.1-16 John 6.24-35 |
Related Ecclesiastes 1.2,12-14; 2.18-23 Psalm 49.1-12* Colossians 3.1-11 Luke 12.13-21 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 80* 1 Kings 10.1-13 Acts 13.1-13 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 6.24-35 |
Psalm 88* Job 28 or Ecclesiasticus 42.15-25 Hebrews 11.17-31 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 12.13-21 |
Psalm 107.1-32* Genesis 50.4-26 1 Corinthians 14.1-19 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 6.45-52 |
Third Service |
Psalm 85 Song of Solomon 5.2-16 or 1 Maccabees 3.1-12 2 Peter 1.1-15 |
Psalm 86 Song of Solomon 5.2-16 or 1 Maccabees 3.1-12 2 Peter 1.1-15 |
Psalm 106.1-10 Song of Solomon 5.2-16 or 1 Maccabees 3.1-12 2 Peter 1.1-15 |
Sunday between 7 and 13 August inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 37.1-4,12-28 Psalm 105.1-6,16-22,45b* Romans 10.5-15 Matthew 14.22-33 |
Continuous 2 Samuel 18.5-9,15,31-33 Psalm 130 Ephesians 4.25 - 5.2 John 6.35,41-51 |
Continuous Isaiah 1.1,10-20 Psalm 50.1-8, 23,24* Hebrews 11.1-3,8-16 Luke 12.32-40 |
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Related 1 Kings 19.9-18 Psalm 85.8-13 Romans 10.5-15 Matthew 14.22-33 |
Related 1 Kings 19.4-8 Psalm 34.1-8 Ephesians 4.25 - 5.2 John 6.35,41-51 |
Related Genesis 15.1-6 Psalm 33.12-22* Hebrews 11.1-3,8-16 Luke 12.32-40 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 86 1 Kings 11.41 - 12.20 Acts 14.8-20 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 6.35,41-51 |
Psalm 91* Job 39.1 - 40.4 or Ecclesiasticus 43.13-33 Hebrews 12.1-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 12.32-40 |
Psalms 108 [116] Isaiah 11.10 - 12.6 2 Corinthians 1.1-22 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 7.24-30 |
Third Service |
Psalm 88 Song of Solomon 8.5-7 or 1 Maccabees 14.4-15 2 Peter 3.8-13 |
Psalm 90 Song of Solomon 8.5-7 or 1 Maccabees 14.4-15 2 Peter 3.8-13 |
Psalm 115 Song of Solomon 8.5-7 or 1 Maccabees 14.4-15 2 Peter 3.8-13 |
Proper 15
Sunday between 14 and 20 August inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Genesis 45.1-15 Psalm 133 Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15.[10-20]21-28 |
Continuous 1 Kings 2.10-12; 3.3-14 Psalm 111 Ephesians 5.15-20 John 6.51-58 |
Continuous Isaiah 5.1-7 Psalm 80.1-2,9-20* Hebrews 11.29 - 12.2 Luke 12.49-56 |
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Related Isaiah 56.1,6-8 Psalm 67 Romans 11.1-2a,29-32 Matthew 15.[10-20]21-28 |
Related Proverbs 9.1-6 Psalm 34.9-14 Ephesians 5.15-20 John 6.51-58 |
Related Jeremiah 23.23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11.29 - 12.2 Luke 12.49-56 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 90* 2 Kings 4.1-37 Acts 16.1-15 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 6.51-58 |
Psalms [92] 100 Exodus 2.23 - 3.10 Hebrews 13.1-15 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 12.49-56 |
Psalm 119.17-32* Isaiah 28.9-22 2 Corinthians 8.1-9 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 20.1-16 |
Third Service |
Psalm 92 Jonah 1 or Ecclesiasticus 3.1-15 2 Peter 3.14-18 |
Psalm 106.1-10 Jonah 1 or Ecclesiasticus 3.1-15 2 Peter 3.14-18 |
Psalm 119.33-48 Jonah 1 or Ecclesiasticus 3.1-15 2 Peter 3.14-18 |
Sunday between 21 and 27 August inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 1.8 - 2.10 Psalm 124 Romans 12.1-8 Matthew 16.13-20 |
Continuous 1 Kings 8.[1,6,10-11] 22-30,41-43 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6.10-20 John 6.56-69 |
Continuous Jeremiah 1.4-10 Psalm 71.1-6 Hebrews 12.18-29 Luke 13.10-17 |
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Related Isaiah 51.1-6 Psalm 138 Romans 12.1-8 Matthew 16.13-20 |
Related Joshua 24.1-2a,14-18 Psalm 34.15-22 Ephesians 6.10-20 John 6.56-69 |
Related Isaiah 58.9b-14 Psalm 103.1-8 Hebrews 12.18-29 Luke 13.10-17 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 95 2 Kings 6.8-23 Acts 17.15-34 Gospel at Holy Communion: John 6.56-69 |
Psalm 116* Exodus 4.27 - 5.1 Hebrews 13.16-21 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 13.10-17 |
Psalm 119.49-72* Isaiah 30.8-21 2 Corinthians 9 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 21.28-32 |
Third Service |
Psalm 104.1-25 Jonah 2 or Ecclesiasticus 3.17-29 Revelation 1 |
Psalm 115 Jonah 2 or Ecclesiasticus 3.17-29 Revelation 1 |
Psalm 119.73-88 Jonah 2 or Ecclesiasticus 3.17-29 Revelation 1 |
Proper 17
Sunday between 28 August and 3 September inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 3.1-15 Psalm 105.1-6,23-26,45b* Romans 12.9-21 Matthew 16.21-28 |
Continuous Song of Solomon 2.8-13 Psalm 45.1-2,6-9* James 1.17-27 Mark 7.1-8,14,15,21-23 |
Continuous Jeremiah 2.4-13 Psalm 81.1,10-16* Hebrews 13.1-8,15,16 Luke 14.1,7-14 |
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Related Jeremiah 15.15-21 Psalm 26.1-8 Romans 12.9-21 Matthew 16.21-28 |
Related Deuteronomy 4.1-2,6-9 Psalm 15 James 1.17-27 Mark 7.1-8,14,15,21-23 |
Related Ecclesiasticus 10.12-18 or Proverbs 25.6-7 Psalm 112 Hebrews 13.1-8,15,16 Luke 14.1,7-14 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 105.1-15 2 Kings 6.24-25; 7.3-20 Acts 18.1-16 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 7.1-8,14,15, 21-23 |
Psalm 119.1-16* Exodus 12.21-27 Matthew 4.23 - 5.20 |
Psalm 119.81-96* Isaiah 33.13-22 John 3.22-36 |
Third Service |
Psalm 107.1-32 Jonah 3.1-9 or Ecclesiasticus 11.7-28 (or 19-28) Revelation 3.14-22 |
Psalm 119.17-40 Jonah 3.1-9 or Ecclesiasticus 11.7-28 (or 19-28) Revelation 3.14-22 |
Psalm 119.161-176 Jonah 3.1-9 or Ecclesiasticus 11.[7-17]18-28 Revelation 3.14-22 |
Sunday between 4 and 10 September inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 12.1-14 Psalm 149 Romans 13.8-14 Matthew 18.15-20 |
Continuous Proverbs 22.1-2,8,9,22,23 Psalm 125 James 2.1-10[11-13] 14-17 Mark 7.24-37 |
Continuous Jeremiah 18.1-11 Psalm 139.1-5,12-18* Philemon 1-21 Luke 14.25-33 |
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Related Ezekiel 33.7-11 Psalm 119.33-40 Romans 13.8-14 Matthew 18.15-20 |
Related Isaiah 35.4-7a Psalm 146 James 2.1-10[11-13] 14-17 Mark 7.24-37 |
Related Deuteronomy 30.15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14.25-33 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 108 [115] Ezekiel 12.21 - 13.16 Acts 19.1-20 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 7.24-37 |
Psalm 119.41-56* Exodus 14.5-31 Matthew 6.1-18 |
Psalms [120] 121 Isaiah 43.14 - 44.5 John 5.30-47 |
Third Service |
Psalm 119.17-32 Jonah 3.10 - 4.11 or Ecclesiasticus 27.30 - 28.9 Revelation 8.1-5 |
Psalm 119.57-72 Jonah 3.10 - 4.11 or Ecclesiasticus 27.30 - 28.9 Revelation 8.1-5 |
Psalms 122, 123 Jonah 3.10 - 4.11 or Ecclesiasticus 27.30 - 28.9 Revelation 8.1-5 |
Proper 19
Sunday between 11 and 17 September inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 14.19-31 Psalm 114 or Canticle: Exodus 15.1b-11, 20,21 Romans 14.1-12 Matthew 18.21-35 |
Continuous Proverbs 1.20-33 Psalm 19* or Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 7.26 - 8.1 James 3.1-12 Mark 8.27-38 |
Continuous Jeremiah 4.11-12,22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1.12-17 Luke 15.1-10 |
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Related Genesis 50.15-21 Psalm 103.[1-7]8-13* Romans 14.1-12 Matthew 18.21-35 |
Related Isaiah 50.4-9a Psalm 116.1-8 James 3.1-12 Mark 8.27-38 |
Related Exodus 32.7-14 Psalm 51.1-11 1 Timothy 1.12-17 Luke 15.1-10 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 119.41-48[49-64] Ezekiel 20.1-8,33-44 Acts 20.17-38 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 8.27-38 |
Psalm 119.73-88* Exodus 18.13-26 Matthew 7.1-14 |
Psalms 124, 125 Isaiah 60 John 6.51-69 |
Third Service |
Psalm 119.65-88 Isaiah 44.24 - 45.8 Revelation 12.1-12 |
Psalm 119.105-120 Isaiah 44.24 - 45.8 Revelation 12.1-12 |
Psalms 126, 127 Isaiah 44.24 - 45.8 Revelation 12.1-12 |
Sunday between 18 and 24 September inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 16.2-15 Psalm 105.1-6,37-45* Philippians 1.21-30 Matthew 20.1-16 |
Continuous Proverbs 31.10-31 Psalm 1 James 3.13 - 4.3,7-8a Mark 9.30-37 |
Continuous Jeremiah 8.18 - 9.1 Psalm 79.1-9 1 Timothy 2.1-7 Luke 16.1-13 |
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Related Jonah 3.10 - 4.11 Psalm 145.1-8 Philippians 1.21-30 Matthew 20.1-16 |
Related Wisdom of Solomon 1.16 - 2.1,12-22 or Jeremiah 11.18-20 Psalm 54 James 3.13 - 4.3,7-8a Mark 9.30-37 |
Related Amos 8.4-7 Psalm 113 1 Timothy 2.1-7 Luke 16.1-13 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 119.113-136* Ezekiel 33.23,30 - 34.10 Acts 26.1,9-25 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 9.30-37 |
Psalm 119.137-152* Exodus 19.10-25 Matthew 8.23-34 |
Psalms [128] 129 Ezra 1 John 7.14-36 |
Third Service |
Psalm 119.153-176 Isaiah 45.9-22 Revelation 14.1-5 |
Psalm 119.153-176 Isaiah 45.9-22 Revelation 14.1-5 |
Psalms 130, 131 Isaiah 45.9-22 Revelation 14.1-5 |
Proper 21
Sunday between 25 September and 1 October inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 17.1-7 Psalm 78.1-4,12-16* Philippians 2.1-13 Matthew 21.23-32 |
Continuous Esther 7.1-6,9,10; 9.20-22 Psalm 124 James 5.13-20 Mark 9.38-50 |
Continuous Jeremiah 32.1-3a,6-15 Psalm 91.1-6,14-16* 1 Timothy 6.6-19 Luke 16.19-31 |
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Related Ezekiel 18.1-4,25-32 Psalm 25.1-8 Philippians 2.1-13 Matthew 21.23-32 |
Related Numbers 11.4-6,10-16,24-29 Psalm 19.7-14 James 5.13-20 Mark 9.38-50 |
Related Amos 6.1a,4-7 Psalm 146 1 Timothy 6.6-19 Luke 16.19-31 |
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Second Service |
Psalms [120, 123] 124 Ezekiel 37.15-28 1 John 2.22-29 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 9.38-50 |
Psalms 120, 121 Exodus 24 Matthew 9.1-8 |
Psalms 134, 135* Nehemiah 2 John 8.31-38,48-59 |
Third Service |
Psalms 125, 126, 127 Isaiah 48.12-21 Luke 11.37-54 |
Psalm 122 Isaiah 48.12-22 Luke 11.37-54 |
Psalm 132 Isaiah 48.12-22 Luke 11.37-54 |
Sunday between 2 and 8 October inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 20.1-4,7-9,12-20 Psalm 19* Philippians 3.4b-14 Matthew 21.33-46 |
Continuous Job 1.1; 2.1-10 Psalm 26 Hebrews 1.1-4; 2.5-12 Mark 10.2-16 |
Continuous Lamentations 1.1-6 Canticle: Lamentations 3.19-26 or Psalm 137* 2 Timothy 1.1-14 Luke 17.5-10 |
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Related Isaiah 5.1-7 Psalm 80.9-17 Philippians 3.4b-14 Matthew 21.33-46 |
Related Genesis 2.18-24 Psalm 8 Hebrews 1.1-4; 2.5-12 Mark 10.2-16 |
Related Habakkuk 1.1-4; 2.1-4 Psalm 37.1-9 2 Timothy 1.1-14 Luke 17.5-10 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 136* Proverbs 2.1-11 1 John 2.1-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 10.2-16 |
Psalms 125, 126 Joshua 3.7-17 Matthew 10.1-22 |
Psalm 142 Nehemiah 5.1-13 John 9 |
Third Service |
Psalms 128, 129, 134 Isaiah 49.13-23 Luke 12.1-12 |
Psalms 123, 124 Isaiah 49.13-23 Luke 12.1-12 |
Psalm 141 Isaiah 49.13-23 Luke 12.1-12 |
Proper 23
Sunday between 9 and 15 October inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 32.1-14 Psalm 106.1-6,19-23* Philippians 4.1-9 Matthew 22.1-14 |
Continuous Job 23.1-9,16,17 Psalm 22.1-15 Hebrews 4.12-16 Mark 10.17-31 |
Continuous Jeremiah 29.1,4-7 Psalm 66.1-11 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19 |
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Related Isaiah 25.1-9 Psalm 23 Philippians 4.1-9 Matthew 22.1-14 |
Related Amos 5.6-7,10-15 Psalm 90.12-17 Hebrews 4.12-16 Mark 10.17-31 |
Related 2 Kings 5.1-3,7-15c Psalm 111 2 Timothy 2.8-15 Luke 17.11-19 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 139.1-18* Proverbs 3.1-18 1 John 3.1-15 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 10.17-31 |
Psalms 127 [128] Joshua 5.13 - 6.20 Matthew 11.20-30 |
Psalm 144 Nehemiah 6.1-16 John 15.12-27 |
Third Service |
Psalms 138, 141 Isaiah 50.4-10 Luke 13.22-30 |
Psalms 129, 130 Isaiah 50.4-10 Luke 13.22-30 |
Psalm 143 Isaiah 50.4-10 Luke 13.22-30 |
Sunday between 16 and 22 October inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Exodus 33.12-23 Psalm 99.1-9 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10 Matthew 22.15-22 |
Continuous Job 38.1-7[34-41] Psalm 104.1-10,26,35c* Hebrews 5.1-10 Mark 10.35-45 |
Continuous Jeremiah 31.27-34 Psalm 119.97-104 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.5 Luke 18.1-8 |
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Related Isaiah 45.1-7 Psalm 96.1-9[10-13] 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10 Matthew 22.15-22 |
Related Isaiah 53.4-12 Psalm 91.9-16 Hebrews 5.1-10 Mark 10.35-45 |
Related Genesis 32.22-31 Psalm 121 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.5 Luke 18.1-8 |
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Second Service |
Psalms 142 [143.1-11] Proverbs 4.1-18 1 John 3.16 - 4.6 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 10.35-45 |
Psalm 141 Joshua 14.6-14 Matthew 12.1-21 |
Psalms [146] 149 Nehemiah 8.9-18 John 16.1-11 |
Third Service |
Psalms 145, 149 Isaiah 54.1-14 Luke 13.31-35 |
Psalms 133, 134,137.1-6 Isaiah 54.1-14 Luke 13.31-35 |
Psalm 147 Isaiah 54.1-14 Luke 13.31-35 |
Proper 25
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Continuous Deuteronomy 34.1-12 Psalm 90.1-6,13-17* 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Matthew 22.34-46 |
Continuous Job 42.1-6,10-17 Psalm 34.1-8,19-22* Hebrews 7.23-28 Mark 10.46-52 |
Continuous Joel 2.23-32 Psalm 65* 2 Timothy 4.6-8,16-18 Luke 18.9-14 |
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Related Leviticus 19.1-2,15-18 Psalm 1 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Matthew 22.34-46 |
Related Jeremiah 31.7-9 Psalm 126 Hebrews 7.23-28 Mark 10.46-52 |
Related Ecclesiasticus 35.12-17 or Jeremiah 14.7-10, 19-22 Psalm 84.1-7 2 Timothy 4.6-8,16-18 Luke 18.9-14 |
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Second Service |
Psalm 119.89-104 Ecclesiastes 11, 12 2 Timothy 2.1-7 Gospel at Holy Communion: Mark 12.28-34 |
Psalm 119.121-136 Ecclesiastes 11, 12 2 Timothy 2.1-7 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 18.9-14 |
Psalm 119.1-16 Ecclesiastes 11, 12 2 Timothy 2.1-7 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 22.34-46 |
Third Service |
Psalm 119.137-152 Isaiah 59.9-20 Luke 14.1-14 |
Psalm 119.89-104 Isaiah 59.9-20 Luke 14.1-14 |
Psalm 119.105-128 Isaiah 59.9-20 Luke 14.1-14 |
The Last Sunday after Trinity if observed as
Bible Sunday
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Nehemiah 8.1-4a[5-6] 8-12 Psalm 119.9-16 Colossians 3.12-17 Matthew 24.30-35 |
Isaiah 55.1-11 Psalm 19.7-14 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.5 John 5.36b-47 |
Isaiah 45.22-25 Psalm 119.129-136 Romans 15.1-6 Luke 4.16-24 |
Second Service |
Psalm 119.89-104 Isaiah 55.1-11 Luke 4.14-30 |
Psalm 119.1-16 2 Kings 22 Colossians 3.12-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 4.14-30 |
Psalm 119.1-16 Jeremiah 36.9-32 Romans 10.5-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 22.34-40 |
Third Service |
Psalm 119.137-152 Deuteronomy 17.14-15, 18-20 John 5.36b-47 |
Psalm 119.89-104 Isaiah 45.22-25 Matthew 24.30-35 or Luke 14.1-14 |
Psalm 119.105-128 1 Kings 22.1-17 Romans 15.4-13 or Luke 14.1-14 |
All Saints’ Day 1 November
Principal Feast
Sunday between 30 October and 5 November if this is kept as All Saints’ Sunday
Evening Prayer on the Eve |
Psalms 1, 5 Ecclesiasticus 44.1-15 or Isaiah 40.27-31 Revelation 19.6-10 |
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Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Revelation 7.9-17 Psalm 34.1-10 1 John 3.1-3 Matthew 5.1-12 |
Wisdom 3.1-9 or Isaiah 25.6-9 Psalm 24.1-6 Revelation 21.1-6a John 11.32-44 |
Daniel 7.1-3,15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1.11-23 Luke 6.20-31 |
Second Service Years A, B, C |
Isaiah 65.17-25 Hebrews 11.32 - 12.2 Evening Psalms Psalms 148, 150 |
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Third Service Years A, B, C |
Isaiah 35 Luke 9.18-27 Morning Psalms Psalms 15, 84, 149 |
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On 1 November if the material above is used on the Sunday: | |||
Principal Service |
Isaiah 56.3-8 or 2 Esdras 2.42-48 Psalm 33.1-5 Hebrews 12.18-24 Matthew 5.1-12 |
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Second Service |
Isaiah 66.20-23 Colossians 1.9-14 Evening Psalm Psalm 145 |
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Third Service |
Wisdom 5.1-16 or Jeremiah 31.31-34 2 Corinthians 4.5-12 Morning Psalms Psalms 111, 112, 117 |
The Fourth Sunday before Advent
Sunday between 30 October and 5 November inclusive
For use if the Feast of All Saints is celebrated on 1 November
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Micah 3.5-12 Psalm 43* 1 Thessalonians 2.9-13 Matthew 24.1-14 |
Deuteronomy 6.1-9 Psalm 119.1-8 Hebrews 9.11-14 Mark 12.28-34 |
Isaiah 1.10-18 Psalm 32.1-8 2 Thessalonians 1.1-12 Luke 19.1-10 |
Second Service |
Psalms 111, 117 Daniel 7.1-18 Luke 6.17-31 |
Psalm 145* Daniel 2.1-48 (or 1-11, 25-48) Revelation 7.9-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 5.1-12 |
Psalm 145* Lamentations 3.22-33 John 11.[1-31]32-44 |
Third Service |
Psalm 33 Isaiah 66.20-23 Ephesians 1.11-23 |
Psalms 112, 149 Jeremiah 31.31-34 1 John 3.1-3 |
Psalm 87 Job 26 Colossians 1.9-14 |
The Third Sunday before Advent
Sunday between 6 and 12 November inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Wisdom of Solomon 6.12-16 Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 6.17-20 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18 Matthew 25.1-13 |
Jonah 3.1-5,10 Psalm 62.5-12 Hebrews 9.24-28 Mark 1.14-20 |
Job 19.23-27a Psalm 17.1-9* 2 Thessalonians 2.1-5,13-17 Luke 20.27-38 |
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Amos 5.18-24 Psalm 70 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18 Matthew 25.1-13 |
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Second Service |
Psalms [20] 82 Judges 7.2-22 John 15.9-17 |
Psalms 46 [82] Isaiah 10.33 - 11.9 John 14.1-29 (or 23-29) |
Psalm 40 1 Kings 3.1-15 Romans 8.31-39 Gospel at Holy Communion: Matthew 22.15-22 |
Third Service |
Psalm 91 Deuteronomy 17.14-20 1 Timothy 2.1-7 |
Psalm 136 Micah 4.1-5 Philippians 4.6-9 |
Psalms 20, 90 Isaiah 2.1-5 James 3.13-18 |
The Second Sunday before Advent
Sunday between 13 and 19 November inclusive
Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Zephaniah 1.7,12-18 Psalm 90.1-8[9-11]12* 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11 Matthew 25.14-30 |
Daniel 12.1-3 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10.11-14 [15-18]19-25 Mark 13.1-8 |
Malachi 4.1-2a Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3.6-13 Luke 21.5-19 |
Second Service |
Psalm 89.19-37* 1 Kings 1.15-40 (or 1-40) Revelation 1.4-18 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 9.1-6 |
Psalm 95 Daniel 3 (or 3.13-30) Matthew 13.24-30,36-43 |
Psalms [93] 97 Daniel 6 Matthew 13.1-9,18-23 |
Third Service |
Psalm 98 Daniel 10.19-21 Revelation 4 |
Psalm 96 1 Samuel 9.27 - 10.2a; 10.17-26 Matthew 13.31-35 |
Psalm 132 1 Samuel 16.1-13 Matthew 13.44-52 |
Christ the King
The Sunday next before Advent
Sunday between 20 and 26 November inclusive
Evening Prayer on the Eve Years A,B,C (if required) |
Psalms 99, 100 Isaiah 10.33 - 11.9 1 Timothy 6.11-16 |
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Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
Ezekiel 34.11-16,20-24 Psalm 95.1-7 Ephesians 1.15-23 Matthew 25.31-46 |
Daniel 7.9-10,13,14 Psalm 93 Revelation 1.4b-8 John 18.33-37 |
Jeremiah 23.1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1.11-20 Luke 23.33-43 |
Second Service |
2 Samuel 23.1-7 or 1 Maccabees 2.15-29 Matthew 28.16-20 Evening Psalms Psalms 93 [97] |
Daniel 5 John 6.1-15 Evening Psalm Psalm 72* |
1 Samuel 8.4-20 John 18.33-37 Evening Psalm Psalm 72* |
Third Service |
Isaiah 4.2 - 5.7 Luke 19.29-38 Morning Psalms Psalms 29, 110 |
Isaiah 32.1-8 Revelation 3.7-22 Morning Psalms Psalms 29, 110 |
Zechariah 6.9-15 Revelation 11.15-18 Morning Psalms Psalms 29, 110 |
¶ Festivals ↑
For Lesser Festivals, the Commons of Saints and special occasions, see the complete Common Worship Lectionary published separately.
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 148 Jeremiah 23.1-6 Colossians 2.8-15 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Numbers 6.22-27 Psalm 8 Galatians 4.4-7 Luke 2.15-21 |
Deuteronomy 30.[1-10]11-20 Acts 3.1-16 Evening Psalm Psalm 115 |
Genesis 17.1-13 Romans 2.17-29 Morning Psalms Psalms 103, 150 |
The Conversion of Paul
25 January
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 149 Isaiah 49.1-13 Acts 22.3-16 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Jeremiah 1.4-10 Psalm 67 Acts 9.1-22 Matthew 19.27-30 (or) Acts 9.1-22 Psalm 67 Galatians 1.11-16a Matthew 19.27-30 |
Ecclesiasticus 39.1-10 or Isaiah 56.1-8 Colossians 1.24 - 2.7 Evening Psalm Psalm 119.41-56 |
Ezekiel 3.22-27 Philippians 3.1-14 Morning Psalms Psalms 66, 147.13-21 |
Joseph of Nazareth
19 March
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 132 Hosea 11.1-9 Luke 2.41-52 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
2 Samuel 7.4-16 Psalm 89.26-36 Romans 4.13-18 Matthew 1.18-25 |
Genesis 50.22-26 Matthew 2.13-23 Evening Psalms Psalms 1, 112 |
Isaiah 11.1-10 Matthew 13.54-58 Morning Psalms Psalms 25, 147.1-12 |
The Annunciation of Our Lord
25 March
Principal Feast
Evening Prayer on the Eve |
Psalm 85 Wisdom 9.1-12 or Genesis 3.8-15 Galatians 4.1-5 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 7.10-14 Psalm 40.5-11 Hebrews 10.4-10 Luke 1.26-38 |
Isaiah 52.1-12 Hebrews 2.5-18 Evening Psalms Psalms 131, 146 |
1 Samuel 2.1-10 Romans 5.12-21 Morning Psalms Psalms 111, 113 |
George
23 April
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalms 111, 116 Jeremiah 15.15-21 Hebrews 11.32 - 12.2 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
1 Maccabees 2.59-64 or Revelation 12.7-12 Psalm 126 2 Timothy 2.3-13 John 15.18-21 |
Isaiah 43.1-7 John 15.1-8 Evening Psalms Psalms 3, 11 |
Joshua 1.1-9 Ephesians 6.10-20 Morning Psalms Psalms 5, 146 |
Mark
25 April
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 19 Isaiah 52.7-10 Mark 1.1-15 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Proverbs 15.28-33 or Acts 15.35-41 Psalm 119.9-16 Ephesians 4.7-16 Mark 13.5-13 |
Ezekiel 1.4-14 2 Timothy 4.1-11 Evening Psalm Psalm 45 |
Isaiah 62.6-10 or Ecclesiasticus 51.13-30 Acts 12.25 - 13.13 Morning Psalms Psalms 37.23-41, 148 |
Philip and James
1 May
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 25 Isaiah 40.27-31 John 12.20-26 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 30.15-21 Psalm 119.1-8 Ephesians 1.3-10 John 14.1-14 |
Job 23.1-12 John 1.43-51 Evening Psalm Psalm 149 |
Proverbs 4.10-18 James 1.1-12 Morning Psalms Psalms 139, 146 |
Matthias
14 May
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 147 Isaiah 22.15-22 Philippians 3.13b - 4.1 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 22.15-25 Psalm 15 Acts 1.15-26 John 15.9-17 (or) Acts 1.15-26 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 4.1-7 John 15.9-17 |
1 Samuel 16.1-13a Matthew 7.15-27 Evening Psalm Psalm 80 |
1 Samuel 2.27-35 Acts 2.37-47 Morning Psalms Psalms 16, 147.1-12 |
The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth
31 May
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 45 Song of Solomon 2.8-14 Luke 1.26-38 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Zephaniah 3.14-18 Psalm 113 Romans 12.9-16 Luke 1.39-49[50-56] |
Zechariah 2.10-13 John 3.25-30 Evening Psalms Psalms 122, 127, 128 |
1 Samuel 2.1-10 Mark 3.31-35 Morning Psalms Psalms 85, 150 |
Barnabas
11 June
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalms 1, 15 Isaiah 42.5-12 Acts 14.8-28 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Job 29.11-16 Psalm 112 Acts 11.19-30 John 15.12-17 (or) Acts 11.19-30 Psalm 112 Galatians 2.1-10 John 15.12-17 |
Ecclesiastes 12.9-14 or Tobit 4.5-11 Acts 9.26-31 Evening Psalm Psalm 147 |
Jeremiah 9.23,24 Acts 4.32-37 Morning Psalms Psalms 100, 101, 117 |
The Birth of John the Baptist
24 June
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 71 Judges 13.2-7,24-25 Luke 1.5-25 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 40.1-11 Psalm 85.7-13 Acts 13.14b-26 or Galatians 3.23-29 Luke 1.57-66,80 |
Malachi 4 Matthew 11.2-19 Evening Psalms Psalms 80, 82 |
Ecclesiasticus 48.1-10 or Malachi 3.1-6 Luke 3.1-17 Morning Psalms Psalms 50, 149 |
Peter and Paul
29 June
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalms 66, 67 Ezekiel 3.4-11 Galatians 1.13 - 2.8 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Zechariah 4.1-6a,10b-14 Psalm 125 Acts 12.1-11 Matthew 16.13-19 (or) Acts 12.1-11 Psalm 125 2 Timothy 4.6-8,17,18 Matthew 16.13-19 |
Ezekiel 34.11-16 John 21.15-22 Evening Psalms Psalms 124, 138 |
Isaiah 49.1-6 Acts 11.1-18 Morning Psalms Psalms 71, 113 |
or,
Peter,
where celebrated alone
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalms 66, 67 Ezekiel 3.4-11 Acts 9.32-43 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Ezekiel 3.22-27 Psalm 125 Acts 12.1-11 Matthew 16.13-19 (or) Acts 12.1-11 Psalm 125 1 Peter 2.19-25 Matthew 16.13-19 |
Ezekiel 34.11-16 John 21.15-22 Evening Psalms Psalms 124, 138 |
Isaiah 49.1-6 Acts 11.1-18 Morning Psalms Psalms 71, 113 |
Thomas
3 July
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 27 Isaiah 35 Hebrews 10.35 - 11.1 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Habakkuk 2.1-4 Psalm 31.1-6 Ephesians 2.19-22 John 20.24-29 |
Job 42.1-6 1 Peter 1.3-12 Evening Psalm Psalm 139 |
2 Samuel 15.17-21 or Ecclesiasticus 2 John 11.1-16 Morning Psalms Psalms 92, 146 |
Mary Magdalene
22 July
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 139 Isaiah 25.1-9 2 Corinthians 1.3-7 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Song of Solomon 3.1-4 Psalm 42.1-10 2 Corinthians 5.14-17 John 20.1-2,11-18 |
Zephaniah 3.14-20 Mark 15.40 - 16.7 Evening Psalm Psalm 63 |
1 Samuel 16.14-23 Luke 8.1-3 Morning Psalms Psalms 30, 32, 150 |
James
25 July
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 144 Deuteronomy 30.11-20 Mark 5.21-43 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Jeremiah 45.1-5 Psalm 126 Acts 11.27 - 12.2 Matthew 20.20-28 (or) Acts 11.27 - 12.2 Psalm 126 2 Corinthians 4.7-15 Matthew 20.20-28 |
Jeremiah 26.1-15 Mark 1.14-20 Evening Psalm Psalm 94 |
2 Kings 1.9-15 Luke 9.46-56 Morning Psalms Psalms 7, 29, 117 |
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
6 August
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalms 99, 110 Exodus 24.12-18 John 12.27-36a |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Daniel 7.9,10,13,14 Psalm 97 2 Peter 1.16-19 Luke 9.28-36 |
Exodus 34.29-35 2 Corinthians 3 Evening Psalm Psalm 72 |
Ecclesiasticus 48.1-10 or 1 Kings 19.1-16 1 John 3.1-3 Morning Psalms Psalms 27, 150 |
The Blessed Virgin Mary
15 August
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 72 Proverbs 8.22-31 John 19.23-27 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 61.10,11 or Revelation 11.19 - 12.6,10 Psalm 45.10-17 Galatians 4.4-7 Luke 1.46-55 |
Song of Solomon 2.1-7 Acts 1.6-14 Evening Psalm Psalm 132 |
Isaiah 7.10-15 Luke 11.27,28 Morning Psalms Psalms 98, 138, 147.1-12 |
Bartholomew
24 August
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 97 Isaiah 61.1-9 2 Corinthians 6.1-10 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 43.8-13 Psalm 145.1-7 Acts 5.12-16 Luke 22.24-30 (or) Acts 5.12-16 Psalm 145.1-7 1 Corinthians 4.9-15 Luke 22.24-30 |
Ecclesiasticus 39.1-10 or Deuteronomy 18.15-19 Matthew 10.1-22 Evening Psalms Psalms 91, 116 |
Genesis 28.10-17 John 1.43-51 Morning Psalms Psalms 86, 117 |
Holy Cross Day
14 September
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 66 Isaiah 52.13 - 53.12 Ephesians 2.11-22 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Numbers 21.4-9 Psalm 22.23-28 Philippians 2.6-11 John 3.13-17 |
Isaiah 63.1-16 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 Evening Psalms Psalms 110, 150 |
Genesis 3.1-15 John 12.27-36a Morning Psalms Psalms 2, 8, 146 |
Matthew
21 September
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 34 Isaiah 33.13-17 Matthew 6.19-34 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Proverbs 3.13-18 Psalm 119.65-72 2 Corinthians 4.1-6 Matthew 9.9-13 |
Ecclesiastes 5.4-12 Matthew 19.16-30 Evening Psalm Psalm 119.33-40, 89-96 |
1 Kings 19.15-21 2 Timothy 3.14-17 Morning Psalms Psalms 49, 117 |
Michael and All Angels
29 September
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 91 2 Kings 6.8-17 Matthew 18.1-6,10 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Genesis 28.10-17 Psalm 103.19-22 Revelation 12.7-12 John 1.47-51 (or) Revelation 12.7-12 Psalm 103.19-22 Hebrews 1.5-14 John 1.47-51 |
Daniel 10.4-21 Revelation 5 Evening Psalms Psalms 138, 148 |
Tobit 12.6-22 or Daniel 12.1-4 Acts 12.1-11 Morning Psalms Psalms 34, 150 |
Luke
18 October
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 33 Hosea 6.1-3 2 Timothy 3.10-17 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 35.3-6 or Acts 16.6-12a Psalm 147.1-7 2 Timothy 4.5-17 Luke 10.1-9 |
Ecclesiasticus 38.1-14 or Isaiah 61.1-6 Colossians 4.7-18 Evening Psalm Psalm 103 |
Isaiah 55 Luke 1.1-4 Morning Psalms Psalms 145, 146 |
Simon and Jude
28 October
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalms 124, 125, 126 Deuteronomy 32.1-4 John 14.15-26 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 28.14-16 Psalm 119.89-96 Ephesians 2.19-22 John 15.17-27 |
1 Maccabees 2.42-66 or Jeremiah 3.11-18 Jude 1-4,17-25 Evening Psalm Psalm 119.1-16 |
Wisdom 5.1-16 or Isaiah 45.18-26 Luke 6.12-16 Morning Psalms Psalms 116, 117 |
Andrew
30 November
Evening Prayer on the Eve (if required) |
Psalm 48 Isaiah 49.1-9a 1 Corinthians 4.9-16 |
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Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Isaiah 52.7-10 Psalm 19.1-6 Romans 10.12-18 Matthew 4.18-22 |
Zechariah 8.20-23 John 1.35-42 Evening Psalms Psalms 87, 96 |
Ezekiel 47.1-12 or Ecclesiasticus 14.20-27 John 12.20-32 Morning Psalms Psalms 47, 147.1-12 |
Stephen
26 December
Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
2 Chronicles 24.20-22 Psalm 119.161-168 Acts 7.51-60 Matthew 10.17-22 (or) Acts 7.51-60 Psalm 119.161-168 Galatians 2.16b-20 Matthew 10.17-22 |
Genesis 4.1-10 Matthew 23.34-39 Evening Psalms Psalms 57, 86 |
Jeremiah 26.12-15 Acts 6 Morning Psalms Psalms 13, 31.1-8, 150 |
John
27 December
Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Exodus 33.7-11a Psalm 117 1 John 1 John 21.19b-25 |
Isaiah 6.1-8 1 John 5.1-12 Evening Psalm Psalm 97 |
Exodus 33.12-23 1 John 2.1-11 Morning Psalms Psalms 21, 147.13-21 |
The Holy Innocents
28 December
Principal Service | Second Service | Third Service | |
Jeremiah 31.15-17 Psalm 124 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 Matthew 2.13-18 |
Isaiah 49.14-25 Mark 10.13-16 Evening Psalms Psalms 123, 128 |
Baruch 4.21-27 or Genesis 37.13-20 Matthew 18.1-10 Morning Psalms Psalms 36, 146 |
Dedication Festival
If date not known, observe on the First Sunday in October or Last Sunday after Trinity.
Evening Prayer on the Eve Years A,B,C |
Psalm 24 2 Chronicles 7.11-16 John 4.19-29 |
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Year A | Year B | Year C | |
Principal Service |
1 Kings 8.22-30 or Revelation 21.9-14 Psalm 122 Hebrews 12.18-24 Matthew 21.12-16 |
Genesis 28.11-18 or Revelation 21.9-14 Psalm 122 1 Peter 2.1-10 John 10.22-29 |
1 Chronicles 29.6-19 Psalm 122 Ephesians 2.19-22 John 2.13-22 |
Second Service |
Jeremiah 7.1-11 1 Corinthians 3.9-17 Gospel at Holy Communion: Luke 19.1-10 Evening Psalm Psalm 132 |
Jeremiah 7.1-11 Luke 19.1-10 Evening Psalm Psalm 132 |
Jeremiah 7.1-11 Luke 19.1-10 Evening Psalm Psalm 132 |
Third Service (Readings for Years A, B, C are the same) |
Haggai 2.6-9 Hebrews 10.19-25 Morning Psalms Psalms 48, 150 |
Haggai 2.6-9 Hebrews 10.19-25 Morning Psalms Psalms 48, 150 |
Haggai 2.6-9 Hebrews 10.19-25 Morning Psalms Psalms 48, 150 |
¶ Special Occasion ↑
Harvest Thanksgiving
Year A
Deuteronomy 8.7-18 or Deuteronomy 28.1-14
Psalm 65
2 Corinthians 9.6-15
Luke 12.16-30 or Luke 17.11-19
Year B
Joel 2.21-27
Psalm 126
1 Timothy 2.1-7 or 1 Timothy 6.6-10
Matthew 6.25-33
Year C
Deuteronomy 26.1-11
Psalm 100
Philippians 4.4-9 or Revelation 14.14-18
John 6.25-35
Alternative Psalmody
for the Principal Service Lectionary
The purpose of this Alternative Psalmody is, in some cases, to reduce the number of verses of a particular provision and, in others, to simplify the reading. Psalms which are starred * have alternatives listed in this table.
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Advent 1 | 80.1-8 | |||
Advent 2 | 72.1-7 | 85.8-13 | ||
Advent 3 | 146.4-10 | |||
Advent 4 | 80.1-8 | 89.1-8 | ||
Christmas 1 | 148.7-14 | 148.7-14 | 148.7-14 | |
Epiphany 2 | 139.1-9 | |||
Epiphany 3 | 27.1-11 | 19.1-6 | ||
Proper 1 | 147.1-12 | |||
Proper 3 | 37.1-7 | |||
Lent 1 | 91.1-11 | |||
Lent 3 | 19.7-14 | |||
Lent 4 | 107.1-9 | |||
Palm Sunday | 118.19-24 | 118.19-24 | 118.19-24 | |
31.9-18 | 31.9-18 | 31.9-18 | ||
Tuesday in Holy Week | 71.1-8 | 71.1-8 | 71.1-8 | |
Maundy Thursday | 116.9-17 | 116.9-17 | 116.9-17 | |
Good Friday | 22.1-11 or 1-21 |
22.1-11 or 1-21 |
22.1-11 or 1-21 |
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Easter Eve | 31.1-5 | 31.1-5 | 31.1-5 | |
Easter Day | 118.14-24 | 118.14-24 | 118.14-24 | |
Easter 3 | 116.1-7 | |||
Easter 5 | 31.1-5 | 148.1-6 | ||
Easter 7 | 68.1-10 | |||
Pentecost | 104.26-37 | 104.26-37 | 104.26-37 | |
Proper 4 | 31.19-24 | |||
Proper 6 | 116.9-17 | 92.1-8 | ||
Proper 7 | 86.1-10 | 42 or 43 | ||
69.14-20 | 107.23-32 | |||
Proper 8 | 89.8-18 | 77.11-20 | ||
Proper 10 | 65.8-13 | |||
Proper 11 | 139.1-11 | |||
Proper 12 | 105.1-11 | 85.1-7 | ||
Proper 13 | 17.1-7 | 107.1-9 | ||
145.15-22 | 49.1-9 | |||
Proper 14 | 105.1-10 | 50.1-7 | ||
33.12-21 | ||||
Proper 15 | 80.9-20 | |||
Proper 17 | 115 | 45.1-7 | 81.1-11 | |
Proper 18 | 139.1-7 | |||
Proper 19 | 103.8-13 | 19.1-6 | ||
Proper 20 | 105.37-45 | |||
Proper 21 | 78.1-7 | 91.11-16 | ||
Proper 22 | 19.7-14 | 137.1-6 | ||
Proper 23 | 106.1-6 | |||
Proper 24 | 99.1-9 | 104.1-10 | ||
Proper 25 | 90.1-6 | 34.1-8 | 65.1-7 | |
4 before Advent | 107.1-8 | |||
3 before Advent | 17.1-8 | |||
2 before Advent | 90.1-8 |
Alternative Psalmody
for the Second Service Lectionary
The purpose of this Alternative Psalmody is to reduce the number of verses of a particular provision. Psalms which are starred * have alternatives listed in this table.
Year A | Year B | Year C | ||
Advent 1 | 9.1-8 | 25.1-9 | 9.1-8 | |
Advent 2 | 40.12-19 | |||
Advent 3 | 68.1-8 | |||
Christmas 2 | 135.1-14 | 135.1-14 | 135.1-14 | |
Epiphany 3 | 33.1-12 | 33.1-12 | 33.1-12 | |
Epiphany 4 | 34.1-10 | 34.1-10 | 34.1-10 | |
2 before Lent | 147.13-21 | |||
1 before Lent | 89.5-12 | |||
Ash Wednesday | 102.1-18 | 102.1-18 | 102.1-18 | |
Lent 2 | 135.1-14 | 135.1-14 | 135.1-14 | |
Lent 5 | 34.1-10 | 35.1-9 | ||
Wednesday in Holy Week | 102.1-18 | 102.1-18 | 102.1-18 | |
Easter 7 | 68.1-13,18-19 | |||
Proper 4 | 33.12-22 | 35.1-10 | ||
Proper 5 | 44.1-9 | |||
Proper 8 | 50.1-15 | |||
Proper 10 | 66.1-8 | 77.1-12 | ||
Proper 11 | 73.21-28 | |||
Proper 12 | 74.11-16 | 88.1-10 | ||
Proper 13 | 80.1-8 | 88.1-10 | 107.1-12 | |
Proper 14 | 91.1-12 | |||
Proper 15 | 90.1-12 | 119.17-24 | ||
Proper 16 | 116.10-17 | 119.49-56 | ||
Proper 17 | 119.9-16 | 119.81-88 | ||
Proper 18 | 119.49-56 | |||
Proper 19 | 119.73-80 | |||
Proper 20 | 119.121-128 | 119.137-144 | ||
Proper 21 | 135.1-14 | |||
Proper 22 | 136.1-9 | |||
Proper 23 | 139.1-11 | |||
4 before Advent | 145.1-9 | 145.1-9 | ||
2 before Advent | 89.19-29 | |||
Christ the King | 72.1-7 | 72.1-7 |