Sundays and Festivals

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 6 (Year B)
Sunday, February 12

First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-14
Naaman is healed of leprosy
Psalm: Psalm 30
My God, I cried out to you, and you restored me to health. (Ps. 30:2)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Run the race for an imperishable prize
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
The healing of one with leprosy
Liturgical Color: Green

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 5 (Year B)
Sunday, February 5

First Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31
The creator of all cares for the powerless
Psalm: Psalm 147:1-12, 21c (Psalm 147:1-11, 20c NRSV)
The LORD heals the brokenhearted. (Psalm 147:3)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
A servant for the sake of the gospel
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
The healing of Peter's mother-in-law
Liturgical Color: Green

Presentation of Our Lord
Thursday, February 2

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4
My messenger is a refiner and purifier
Psalm: Psalm 84
How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD. (Ps. 84:1)
Psalm (Alternate): Psalm 24:7-10
Lift up your heads, O gates, and the King of glory shall come in. (Ps. 24:7)
Second Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18
Jesus shares human flesh and sufferings
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
The child is brought to the temple
Liturgical Color: White

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 4 (Year B)
Sunday, January 29

First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
The prophet speaks with God's authority
Psalm: Psalm 111
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. (Ps. 111:10)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Limits to liberty: the case of food offered to idols
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
The healing of one with an unclean spirit
Liturgical Color: Green

Conversion of Paul
Wednesday, January 25

First Reading: Acts 9:1-22
Saul encounters the risen Christ and proclaims him as Messiah
Psalm: Psalm 67
Let all the peoples praise you, O God. (Ps. 67:3)
Second Reading: Galatians 1:11-24
Paul received the gospel from a revelation of Christ
Gospel: Luke 21:10-19
The end times will require endurance
Liturgical Color: White

Third Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 3 (Year B)
Sunday, January 22

First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Repentance at Nineveh
Psalm: Psalm 62:6-14 (Psalm 62:5-12 NRSV)
In God is my safety and my honor. (Ps. 62:8)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Living in the end times
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
The calling of the disciples at the sea
Liturgical Color: Green

Confession of Peter
Wednesday, January 18

First Reading: Acts 4:8-13
Salvation is in no one other than Jesus
Psalm: Psalm 18:1-7, 17-20 (Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19 NRSV)
My God, my rock, you are worthy of praise. (Ps. 18:2)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5
The ancestors drank from the spiritual rock of Christ
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
Peter confesses: You are the Messiah
Liturgical Color: White

Second Sunday after Epiphany / Lectionary 2 (Year B)
Sunday, January 15

First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
The calling of Samuel
Psalm: Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 (Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 NRSV)
You have searched me out and known me. (Ps. 139:1)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Glorify God in your body
Gospel: John 1:43-51
The calling of the first disciples
Liturgical Color: Green

Baptism of Our Lord (Year B)
Sunday, January 8

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-5
God creates light
Psalm: Psalm 29
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3)
Second Reading: Acts 19:1-7
Baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus
Gospel: Mark 1:4-11
Revelation of Christ as God's servant
Liturgical Color: White

Epiphany of Our Lord (Year B)
Friday, January 6

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Nations come to the light
Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
All kings shall bow before him. (Ps. 72:11)
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12
The gospel's promise extends to all
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Revelation of Christ to the nations of the earth
Liturgical Color: White

Name of Jesus
Sunday, January 1

First Reading: Numbers 6:22-27
The Aaronic blessing
Psalm: Psalm 8
How exalted is your name in all the world. (Ps. 8:1)
Second Reading: Galatians 4:4-7
We are no longer slaves, but children
Second Reading (Alternate): Philippians 2:5-11
God takes on human form
Gospel: Luke 2:15-21
The child is circumcised and named Jesus
Liturgical Color: White

New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
For everything there is a season
Psalm: Psalm 8
How exalted is your name in all the world! (Ps. 8:1)
Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a
A new heaven and a new earth
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
The Son of Man will separate the sheep and the goats
Liturgical Color: White

John, Apostle and Evangelist
Tuesday, December 27

First Reading: Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31
Humankind is created by God
Psalm: Psalm 116:10-17 (Psalm 116:12-19 NRSV)
Precious in your sight, O LORD, is the death of your servants. (Ps. 116:13)
Second Reading: 1 John 1:1--2:2
The word of life is Jesus
Gospel: John 21:20-25
The beloved disciple will remain with Jesus
Liturgical Color: White

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Wednesday, December 28

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:15-17
Rachel weeps for her children
Psalm: Psalm 124
We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler. (Ps. 124:7)
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Continue to do good while suffering
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-18
Herod kills the innocent children in Bethlehem
Liturgical Color: Red

Nativity of Our Lord (II), Christmas Day (Year B)
Sunday, December 25

First Reading: Isaiah 62:6-12
God comes to restore the people
Psalm: Psalm 97
Light has sprung up for the righteous. (Ps. 97:11)
Second Reading: Titus 3:4-7
Saved through water and the Spirit
Gospel: Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
The birth of the Messiah revealed to shepherds
Liturgical Color: White

Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
Monday, December 26

First Reading: 2 Chronicles 24:17-22
Zechariah is stoned to death
Psalm: Psalm 17:1-9, 16 (Psalm 17:1-9, 15 NRSV)
I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me. (Ps. 17:6)
Second Reading: Acts 6:8--7:2a, 51-60
Stephen is stoned to death
Gospel: Matthew 23:34-39
Jesus laments that Jerusalem kills its prophets
Liturgical Color: Red

Nativity of Our Lord (I), Christmas Eve (Year B)
Saturday, December 24

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
Light shines: a child is born for us
Psalm: Psalm 96
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. (Ps. 96:11)
Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
The grace of God has appeared
Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
God with us
Liturgical Color: White

Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year B)
Sunday, December 18

First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
The LORD's promise to David
Psalm: Luke 1:47-55 (Luke 1:46b-55 NRSV)
The Lord has lifted up the lowly. (Luke 1:52)
Psalm (Alternate): Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Your love, O LORD, forever will I sing. (Ps. 89:1)
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
The mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
The angel appears to Mary
Liturgical Color: Blue

Third Sunday of Advent (Year B)
Sunday, December 11

First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Righteousness and praise flourish like a garden
Psalm: Psalm 126
The LORD has done great things for us. (Ps. 126:4)
Psalm (Alternate): Luke 1:47-55 (Luke 1:46b-55 NRSV)
The Lord has lifted up the lowly. (Luke 1:52)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Kept in faith until the coming of Christ
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28
A witness to the light
Liturgical Color: Blue