Day of Pentecost

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson:
Genesis 11:1-9

The Response:
Psalm 104:25-35, 37

The New Testament:
Acts 2:1-21

The Gospel:
John 14:8-17, (25-27)

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 16:16-34

The Response:
Psalm 97

The Epistle:
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21

The Gospel:
John 17:20-26

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

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 16:9-15

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 67

THE EPISTLE:
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5

THE GOSPEL:
John 5:1-9

Sermon

Rev. Turner Guidry

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 FIRST LESSON:
Acts 9:36-43

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 23

THE Epistle:
Revelation 7:9-17

THE GOSPEL:
John 10:22-30

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 First Lesson:
Acts 5:27-32

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 118:14-29

THE New Testament:
Revelation 1:4-8

THE GOSPEL:
John 20:19-31

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Easter Day

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; 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 65:17-25

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

THE EPISTLE:
Acts 10:34-43

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; 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:
Isaiah 50:4-9a

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

THE EPISTLE:
Philippians 2:5-11

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 19:28-40

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; 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 43:16-21

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 126

THE EPISTLE:
Philippians 3:4b-14

THE GOSPEL:
John 12:1-8

Sermon

Deacon Turner Guidry

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Joshua 5:9-12

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 32

THE EPISTLE:
2 Corinthians 5:16-21

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Second Sunday of Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 27

THE EPISTLE:
Philippians 3:17-4:1

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove