(Holy Saturday) troubled life. OR Lamentations 3:1-9,19-24 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases 15, 16 proclaimed to the dead Jesus OR John 19:38-42 The burial of Jesus 15-16 Apr 17 Easter Vigil FIRST READIING Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a Meditative response: Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 SECOND READING Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 Meditative response: Psalm 46 THIRD READIING Genesis 22:1-18 Meditative response: Psalm 16 FOURTH READING Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20,21 Meditative response: Exodus 15:1b-13,17,18 FIFTH READING Isaiah 55:1-11 Meditative response: Isaiah 12:2-6 SIXTH READING Proverbs 8:18,19-21; 9:4b-6 Meditative response: Psalm 19 SEVENTH READING: Ezekiel 36:24-28 Meditative response: Psalm 42 and 43 EIGHTH READING Ezekiel 37:1-14 Meditative response: Psalm 143 NINTH READING Zephaniah 3:14-20 Meditative response: Psalm 98 16 Apr 17 Easter Day 1st Sunday of Easter Acts 10:34-43 Summary of Jesus' life and ministry OR Jeremiah 31:1-6 God will rebuild Jerusalem Psalm 118:1,2,14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 Your life is hidden with Christ in God OR (if not used as the first reading) Acts 10:34-43 Summary of Jesus' life and ministry John 20:1-18 Mary finds the tomb empty and Jesus appears to her OR Matthew 28:1-10 The first Easter morning 16 Apr 17 Easter Evening Isaiah 25:6-9 God will prepare a banquet Psalm 114 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 Remove the old yeast of sin, and be pure Luke 24:13-49 Jesus made known in the breaking of the bread 23 Apr 17 2nd Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Peter gives witness that God raised Jesus Psalm 16 1 Peter 1:3-9 New birth through the resurrection of Christ John 20:19-31 Thomas sees the risen Christ and believes 25 Apr 17 St Mark, Evangelist Isaiah 52:7-10 The messenger of salvation Psalm 57 2 Timothy 4:6–11,18 The good fight of faith Mark 1:1–15 The beginning of the good news
Isaiah 55:10-13 God's word will succeed Psalm 22 Jul 17 St Mary Magdalene Ruth 1:6-18 Ruth gives up her false gods and follows Naomi OR Exodus 2:1-10 Miriam keeps watch over baby Moses Psalm 73:23-28 Acts 13:26-33a God raised Jesus as he promised John 20:1,2,11-18 Mary Magdalene witnesses the risen Jesus 23 Jul 17 7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11) Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob dreams of a ladder from heaven to earth OR Isaiah 44:6-8 God is the first and last - the only God Psalm 139:1-12,23,24 Or Psalm 86:11-17 Romans 8:12-25 Our future glory is beyond compare Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The parable of the weeds 25 Jul 17 St James the Elder, Apostle 1 Kings 19:9-18 The Lord appears to Elijah Psalm 7:1-10 Acts 11:27 - 12:3a Herod puts James to death Mark 10:35-45 James will share in Christ's suffering and death 30 Jul 17 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12) Bible Sunday Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob works 14 years to marry Rachel OR 1 Kings 3:5-12 Solomon's prayer for wisdom Psalm 105:1-11,45b Note: Since Ps 105 is used again at Proper 14, use: OR Psalm 128 OR, Psalm 119:129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Nothing can separate us from the love of God Matthew 13:31-33,44-52 Parables of the kingdom 6 Aug 17 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13) Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob wrestles with God OR Isaiah 55:1-5 Invitation to the thirsty Psalm 17:1-7,15 OR Psalm 145:8, 9,14-21 Romans 9:1-5 Paul's sorrow for his own people Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds the five thousand
13 Aug 17 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14) Genesis 37:1-4,12-28 Joseph sold into slavery in Egypt OR 1 Kings 19:9-18 The Lord appears to Elijah Psalm OR Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 The word of the Lord is near you Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus walks on the water 20 Aug 17 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15) Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph reveals himself to his brothers OR Isaiah 56:1,6-8 God's people will include foreigners Psalm 133 OR Psalm 67 Romans 11:1,2a,29-32 The salvation of the Jews as well as the Gentiles Matthew 15:(10-20)21-28 The healing of an unclean woman's daughter 24 Aug 17 St Bartholomew, Apostle Exodus 19:1-6 The Israelites at Mount Sinai Psalm 12 1 Corinthians 12:27-31a Christ's gifts to his church John 1:43-51 Jesus calls Nathanael (Bartholomew) a 'true Israelite' 27 Aug 17 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16) Exodus 1:8 - 2:10 The slavery of Israel and the birth of Moses OR Isaiah 51:1-6 The earth will pass away, but God's salvation is forever Psalm 124 OR Psalm 138 Romans 12:1-8 The basis of ethics, and advice on gifts Matthew 16:13-20 Peter declares Jesus to be the Christ 3 Sept 17 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17) Father’s Day Exodus 3:1-15 The call of Moses OR Jeremiah 15:15-21 Jeremiah's inner struggle Psalm OR Psalm 26:1-8 Romans 12:9-21 Living in love Matthew 16:21-28 Jesus speaks about his death and discipleship 10 Sep 17 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18) Exodus 12:1-14 The Lord institutes the Passover OR Ezekiel 33:7-11 God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman Psalm 149 OR Psalm Romans 13:8-14 The debt of love Matthew 18:15-20 Steps towards reconciliation 17 Sep 17 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19) Exodus 14:19-31 The crossing of the Red Sea OR Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph is Psalm 114 OR, alternative 'psalm': Exodus Romans 14:1-12 The strong and the weak in faith Matthew 18:21-35 Parable of the unforgiving servant
reconciled with his brothers OR Psalm 103:(1-7) 8-13 21 Sep 17 St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Ezekiel 2:8 - 3:11 God calls Ezekiel to be a prophet Psalm Ephesians 2:4-10 We are saved by God's grace Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to follow him 24 Sep 17 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20) Exodus 16:2-15 Bread from heaven in the desert OR Jonah 3:10 - 4:11 Jonah is angered by God's mercy Psalm OR Psalm 145:1-8 Philippians 1:21-30 Living for Christ Matthew 20:1-16 The workers in the vineyard 29 Sep 17 St Michael and All Angels Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3 Michael and the guardian angels Psalm Revelation 12:7-12 Michael and his angels fight the dragon Luke 10:17-20 Jesus foresees the fall of Satan 1 Oct 17 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21) Exodus 17:1-7 God gives water from a rock OR Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32 Individual responsibility for sin Psalm OR Psalm 25:1-9 Philippians 2:1-13 The humility and exaltation of Christ Matthew 21:23-32 Which son obeyed his father? 8 Oct 17 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22) Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20 The Ten Commandments OR Isaiah 5:1-7 The song of the vineyard Psalm 19 OR Psalm 80:7-15 Philippians 3:4b-14 Everything loss compared to Christ Matthew 21:33-46 Parable of the tenants in the vineyard 15 Oct 17 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23) Exodus 32:1-14 God's people worship a golden calf OR Isaiah 25:1-9 God swallows up death in the feast of victory Psalm OR Psalm 23 Philippians 4:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord always Matthew 22:1-14 The parable of the wedding feast 18 Oct 17 St Luke, Evangelist Isaiah 43:8-13 Israel is the Lord's witness Psalm 124 2 Timothy 4:5–11 Paul writes, 'Only Luke is with me' Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53 Luke writes an orderly account
Year) OR Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 The day of the Lord is near Psalm 26 Nov 17 Last Sunday of Church Year (Day of Fulfilment) Ezekiel 34:11-16,20-24 The Lord himself will be the Shepherd King Psalm 100 OR Psalm Ephesians 1:15-23 Christ reigns at God's right hand Matthew 25:31-46 The King's final judgment 30 Nov 17 Festival of St Andrew the Apostle Ezekiel 3:16-21 Ezekiel is commissioned as a watchman for Israel Psalm Romans 10:10-18 How are they to believe unless someone proclaims the message? John 1:35-42 Come and see!