Wednesday, February 25, 2009

First Sunday in Lent

First Sunday in Lent
Year B
BCP


Genesis 9:8-171
Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-13
Psalm 25 or 25:3-9

Collect

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Ash Wednesday


The Lessons Appointed for Use on

Ash Wednesday
All Years
Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

The Lessons Appointed for Use on the
Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Year B
BCP

1 Kings 19:9-18
2 Peter 1:16-19(20-21)
Mark 9:2-9
Psalm 27 or 27:5-11

COLLECT
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

The Lessons Appointed for Use
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Year B
BCP

2 Kings 5:1-15ab
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45
Psalm 42 or 42:1-7

COLLECT

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Prayer Book Study

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ We will begin a 6 weeks study and general overview of the Book of Common Prayer. The first session will be on Thursday Feb.12th @ the church from, 7:00 p.m-8:30 p.m. Please bring a notepad for notes, and a copy of the prayer book.

By Him, With Him, and In Him.
Fr. Jack+

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Year B
BCP

2 Kings 4:(8-17)18-21(22-31)32-37
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
Psalm 142

COLLECT
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.