Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
1 Kings 17:8-16

The Response: 
Psalm 146

The Epistle: 
Hebrews 9:24-28

The Gospel: 
Mark 12:38-44

Sermon

Fr. Delmer Chilton

All Saints' Day

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Isaiah 25:6-9

The Response: 
Psalm 24

The Epistle: 
Revelation 21:1-6a

The Gospel: 
John 11:32-44

Sermon

Fr. Delmer Chilton

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Amos 5:6-7,10-15

The Response: 
Psalm 90:12-17

The Epistle: 
Hebrews 4:12-16

The Gospel: 
Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Fr. Delmer Chilton

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Genesis 2:18-24

The Response: 
Psalm 8

The Epistle: 
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

The Gospel: 
Mark 10:2-16

Sermon

Fr. Delmer Chilton

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Jeremiah 11:18-20

The Response: 
Psalm 54

The Epistle: 
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

The Gospel: 
Mark 9:30-37

Sermon

Fr. Delmer Chilton

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Isaiah 50:4-9a

The Response: 
Psalm 116:1-8

The Epistle: 
James 3:1-12

The Gospel: 
Mark 8:27-38

Sermon

Fr. Delmer Chilton

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Isaiah 35:4-7a

The Response: 
Psalm 146

The Epistle: 
James 2:1-10, [11-13], 14-17

The Gospel: 
Mark 7:24-37

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18

The Response: 
Psalm 34:15-22

The Epistle: 
Ephesians 6:10-20

The Gospel: 
John 6:56-69

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect 

Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
1 Kings 19:4-8

The Response: 
Psalm 34:1-8

The Epistle: 
Ephesians 4:25-5:2

The Gospel: 
John 6:35, 41-51

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament: 
Exodus 16:2-4,9-15

The Response: 
Psalm 78:23-29

The Epistle: 
Ephesians 4:1-16

The Gospel: 
John 6:24-35

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce