Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; 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:
Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 30

THE EPISTLE:
2 Corinthians 8:7-15

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

Deacon Turner Guidry

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving­kindness; 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 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 133

THE EPISTLE:
 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
GENESIS 3:8-15

THE RESPONSE:
PSALM 130

THE EPISTLE:
2 CORINTHIANS 4:13-5:1

THE GOSPEL:
MARK 3:20-35

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Second Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; 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:
Genesis 3:8-15

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 130

THE EPISTLE:
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 3:20-35
 

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Trinity Sunday

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON:
Isaiah 6:1-8

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 29

THE EPISTLE:
Romans 8:12-17

THE GOSPEL:
John 3:1-17

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON:
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 1

THE EPISTLE:
1 John 5:9-13

THE GOSPEL:
John 17:6-19

Sermon

Fr. Fred Lindstrom

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson:
Acts 10:44-48

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 98

THE EPISTLE:
1 John 5:1-6

THE GOSPEL:
John 15:9-17

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Acts 4:5-12

THE Response:
Psalm 23

THE EPISTLE:
1 John 3:16-24

THE GOSPEL:
John 10:11-18

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Third Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Acts 3:12-19

THE PSALM:
Psalm 4

THE EPISTLE:
1 John 3:1-7

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 24:36b-48

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Second Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; 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:
Acts 4:32-35

THE PSALM:
Psalm 133

THE EPISTLE:
 1 John 1:1-2:2

THE GOSPEL:
John 20:19-31

Sermon

Deacon Turner Guidry