Twenty-Third 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:
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

The Response:
Psalm 78:1-7

The Epistle:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The Gospel:
Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

Deacon Turner Guidry

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 First Lesson:
Revelation 7:9-17

The Response:
Psalm 34:1-10, 22

The Epistle:
1 John 3:1-3

The Gospel:
Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; 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:
Deuteronomy 34:1-12

The Response:
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17

The Epistle:
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

The Gospel:
Matthew 22:34-46

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession 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:
Exodus 33:12-23

The Response:
Psalm 99

The Epistle:
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

The Gospel:
Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

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:
Exodus 32:1-14

The Response:
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

The Epistle:
Philippians 4:1-9

The Gospel:
Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Old Testament:
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

The Response:
Psalm 19

The Epistle:
Philippians 3:4b-14

The Gospel:
Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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 17:1-7

The Response:
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16

The Epistle:
Philippians 2:1-13

The Gospel:
Matthew 21:23-32

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Sixteenth 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:
Exodus 16:2-15

The Response:
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45

The Epistle:
Philippians 1:21-30

The Gospel:
Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

Deacon Turner Guidry

Fifteenth 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:
Exodus 14:19-31

The Response:
Psalm 114

The Epistle:
Romans 14:1-12

The Gospel:
Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fourteenth 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:
Exodus 12:1-14

The Response:
Psalm 149

The Epistle:
Romans 13:8-14

The Gospel:
Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce