Source for this calendar information:

Note: The readings listed below are from the Revised Common Lectionary, which is approved by the Church Council for use in ELCA congregations. Some Old Testament Readings may differ from other denominations using the Revised Common Lectionary.

Note: Sundays and principal festivals are in caps; lesser festivals are in lower case.

Advent
November 30, 2003 -- FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9 (Psalm 25:1-10 [NRSV])
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (Ps. 25:1)
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36
Preface: Advent
Color: Blue or Purple

December 1, 2003 -- St. Andrew, Apostle (transferred)
Ezekiel 3:16-21
Psalm 19:1-6
Their sound has gone out into all lands. (Ps. 19:4)
Romans 10:10-18
John 1:35-42
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

December 7, 2003 -- SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Malachi 3:1-4 (or Baruch 5:1-9)
Luke 1:68-79
In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us. (Luke 1:78)
Philippians 1:3-11
Luke 3:1-6
Preface: Advent
Color: Blue or Purple

December 14, 2003 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Isaiah 12:2-6
In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (Isa. 12:6)
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 3:7-18
Preface: Advent
Color: Blue or Purple

December 21, 2003 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Micah 5:2-5a
Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 80:1-7
The Lord has lifted up the lowly. (Luke 1:52) - or - Show the light of your countenance and we shall be saved. (Ps. 80:7)
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]
Preface: Advent
Color: Blue or Purple

December 22, 2003 -- St. Thomas, Apostle (transferred)
Judges 6:36-40
Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26
God's mercy endures forever. (Ps. 136:1b)
Ephesians 4:11-16
John 14:1-7
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

December 24, 2003 -- THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD -- Christmas Eve (I)
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. (Ps. 96:11)
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

December 25, 2003 -- THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD -- Christmas Dawn (II)
Isaiah 62:6-12
Psalm 97
Light has sprung up for the righteous. (Ps. 97:11)
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

December 25, 2003 -- THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD -- Christmas Day (III)
Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. (Ps. 98:4)
Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]
John 1:1-14
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

December 26, 2003 -- St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
2 Chronicles 24:17-22
Psalm 17:1-9, 16 (Psalm 17:1-9, 15 [NRSV])
I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me. (Ps. 17:6)
Acts 6:8--7:2a, 51-60
Matthew 23:34-39
Preface: Christmas
Color: Red

December 27, 2003 -- St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31
Psalm 116:10-17 (Psalm 116:12-19 [NRSV])
Precious in your sight, O Lord, is the death of your servants. (Ps. 116:13)
1 John 1:1--2:2
John 21:20-25
Preface: Apostles or Christmas
Color: White

December 28, 2003 -- The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Jeremiah 31:15-17
Psalm 124
We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler. (Ps. 124:7)
1 Peter 4:12-19
Matthew 2:13-18
Preface: Christmas
Color: Red

or

December 28, 2003 -- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Psalm 148
The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Colossians 3:12-17
Luke 2:41-52
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

December 31, 2003 -- New Year's Eve
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Psalm 8
How exalted is your name in all the world. (Ps. 8:1)
Revelation 21:1-6a
Matthew 25:31-46
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

January 1, 2004 --The Name of Jesus
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 8
How exalted is your name in all the world. (Ps. 8:1)
Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 2:15-21
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

January 4, 2004 -- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Jeremiah 31:7-14 (or Sirach 24:1-12)
Psalm 147:13-21 (Psalm 147:12-20 [NRSV])
(or Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21)
Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. (Ps. 147:13) - or - We sing, O Lord, to your holy name; we praise with one accord your defending hand. (Wis. of Sol. 10:20)
Ephesians 1:3-14
John 1:[1-9] 10-18
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

January 6, 2004 -- THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
All kings shall bow down before him. (Ps. 72:11)
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
Preface: Epiphany
Color: White

January 11, 2004 -- THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD -- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 29
The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3)
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Preface: Epiphany
Color: White

January 18, 2004 -- The Confession of St. Peter
Acts 4:8-13
Psalm 18:1-7, 17-20 (Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19 [NRSV])
My God, my rock, you are worthy of praise. (Ps. 18:2)
1 Corinthians 10:1-5
Matthew 16:13-19
Preface: Apostles
Color: White

or

January 18, 2004 -- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
We feast on the abundance of your house, O Lord. (Ps. 36:8)
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 2:1-11
Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green

January 25, 2004 -- The Conversion of St. Paul
Acts 9:1-22
Psalm 67
Let all the peoples praise you, O God. (Ps. 67:3)
Galatians 1:11-24
Luke 21:10-19
Preface: Apostles
Color: White

or

January 25, 2004 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
The law of the Lord revives the soul. (Ps. 19:7)
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green

February 1, 2004 -- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
From my mother's womb you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Luke 4:21-30
Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green

February 2, 2004 -- The Presentation of Our Lord
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 84 or Psalm 24:7-10
How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord. (Ps. 84:1) - or - Lift up your heads, O gates, and the King of glory shall come in. (Ps. 24:7)
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

February 8, 2004 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]
Psalm 138
I will bow down toward your holy temple. (Ps. 138:2)
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 5:1-11
Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green

February 15, 2004 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY (Proper 1)
Jeremiah 17:5-10
Psalm 1
They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Luke 6:17-26
Preface: Epiphany
Color: Green

February 22, 2004 -- The Transfiguration of Our Lord - LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
Proclaim the greatness of the Lord; worship upon God's holy hill. (Ps. 99:9)
2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2
Luke 9:28-36 [37-43]
Preface: Epiphany
Color: White

February 24, 2004 -- St. Matthias, Apostle
Isaiah 66:1-2
Psalm 56
I am bound by the vow I made to you, O God. (Ps. 56:11)
Luke 6:12-16
Acts 1:15-26
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

February 25, 2004 -- ASH WEDNESDAY
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 51:1-18 (Psalm 51:1-17 [NRSV])
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Preface: Lent
Color: Black or Purple

February 29, 2004 -- FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
God shall charge the angels to keep you in all your ways. (Ps. 91:11)
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13
Preface: Lent
Color: Purple

March 7, 2004 -- SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
In the day of trouble, the Lord shall keep me safe. (Ps. 27:7)
Philippians 3:17--4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Preface: Lent
Color: Purple

March 14, 2004 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Isaiah 55:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
O God, eagerly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you. (Ps. 63:1)
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
Preface: Lent
Color: Purple

March 21, 2004 - FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32
Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord. (Ps. 32:12)
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Preface: Lent
Color: Purple

March 25, 2004 -- The Annunciation of Our Lord
Isaiah 7:10-14
Psalm 45 or Psalm 40:5-11 (Psalm 40:5-10 [NRSV])
I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another. (Ps. 45:18) - or - I love to do your will, O my God.(Ps. 40:9)
Hebrews 10:4-10
Luke 1:26-38
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

March 28, 2004 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Ps. 126:6)
Philippians 3:4b-14
John 12:1-8
Preface: Lent
Color: Purple

April 4, 2004 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday
Procession with Palms
Luke 19:28-40
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. (Ps. 118:26)
Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5)
Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 22:14--23:56 or Luke 23:1-49
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or Purple

April 5, 2004 -- MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36:5-11
Your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. (Ps. 36:7)
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 12:1-11
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or Purple

April 6, 2004 -- TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 71:1-14
From my mother's womb you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6)
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:20-36
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or Purple

April 7, 2004 -- WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 70
Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. (Ps. 70:1)
Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or Purple

April 8, 2004 -- MAUNDY THURSDAY
Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Psalm 116:1, 10-17 (Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 [NRSV])
I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 116:11)
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Preface: Passion
Color: Scarlet or White

April 9, 2004 -- GOOD FRIDAY
Isaiah 52:13--53:12
Psalm 22
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1)
Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1--19:42

April 10, 2004 -- THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD -- Vigil of Easter
Creation
First Reading: Genesis 1:1--2:4a
Response: Psalm 136:1-9, 23-36
God's mercy endures forever. (Ps. 136:1b)
The Flood
Second Reading: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13
Response: Psalm 46
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:4)
The Testing of Abraham
Third Reading: Genesis 22:1-18
Response: Psalm 16
You will show me the path of life. (Ps. 16:11)
Israel's Deliverance at the Red Sea
Fourth Reading: Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Response: Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18
I will sing to the Lord who has triumphed gloriously. (Exod. 15:1)
Salvation Freely Offered to All
Fifth Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11
Response: Isaiah 12:2-6
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isa. 12:3)
The Wisdom of God
Sixth Reading: Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 or Baruch 3:9-15, 32--4:4
Response: Psalm 19
The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart. (Ps. 19:8)
A New Heart and a New Spirit
Seventh Reading: Ezekiel 36:24-28
Response: Psalm 42 and Psalm 43
My soul is athirst for the living God. (Ps. 42:2)
The Valley of the Dry Bones
Eighth Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Response: Psalm 143
Revive me, O Lord, for your name's sake. (Ps. 143:11)
The Gathering of God's People
Ninth Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Response: Psalm 98
Lift up your voice, rejoice and sing. (Ps. 98:5)
The Call of Jonah
Tenth Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
Response: Jonah 2:1-3 [4-6] 7-9
Deliverance belongs to the Lord. (Jonah 2:9)
The Song of Moses
Eleventh Reading: Deuteronomy 31:19-30
Response: Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36a, 43a
The Lord will give his people justice. (Deut. 32:36)
The Fiery Furnace
Twelfth Reading: Daniel 3:1-29
Response: Song of the Three Young Men 35-65
Sing praise to the Lord and highly exalt him forever. (Song of the Three Young Men 35b)
New Testament Reading: Romans 6:3-11
Response: Psalm 114
Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 114:7)
Gospel
Luke 24:1-12
Preface: Easter
Color: White or Gold

April 11, 2004 -- THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD - Easter Day
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Ps. 118:24)
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
Preface: Easter
Color: White or Gold

April 11, 2004 -- THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD -- Easter Evening
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 114
Hallelujah. (Ps. 114:1)
1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
Luke 24:13-49
Preface: Easter
Color: White

April 18, 2004 -- SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 5:27-32
Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150
This is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes. (Ps. 118:23) or Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. (Ps. 150:6)
Revelation 1:4-8
John 20:19-31
Preface: Easter
Color: White

April 25, 2004 -- THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]
Psalm 30
You have turned my wailing into dancing. (Ps. 30:12)
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
Preface: Easter
Color: White

April 26, 2004 -- St. Mark, Evangelist (transferred)
Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 57
I will confess you among the peoples, O Lord. (Ps. 57:9)
2 Timothy 4:6-11, 18
Mark 1:1-15
Preface: All Saints
Color: Red

May 1, 2004 -- St. Philip and St. James, Apostles
Isaiah 30:18-21
Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26
Save us for the sake of your steadfast love. (Ps. 44:26)
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
John 14:8-14
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

May 2, 2004 -- FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1)
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Preface: Easter
Color: White

May 9, 2004 -- FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148
The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13:31-35
Preface: Easter
Color: White

May 16, 2004 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 16:9-15
Psalm 67
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy. (Ps. 67:4)
Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5
John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
Preface: Easter
Color: White

May 20, 2004 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
God has gone up with a shout. (Ps. 47:5) or Ever since the world began, your throne has been established. (Ps. 93:3)
Ephesians 1:15-23
Luke 24:44-53
Preface: Ascension
Color: White

May 23, 2004 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous. (Ps. 97:12)
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 17:20-26
Preface: Ascension
Color: White

May 29, 2004 -- VIGIL OF PENTECOST
Exodus 19:1-9 or Acts 2:1-11
Psalm 33:12-22 or Psalm 130
The Lord is our help and our shield.(Ps. 33:20) - or - There is forgiveness with you.(Ps. 130:3)
Romans 8:14-17, 22-27
John 7:37-39a
Preface: Pentecost
Color: Red

May 30, 2004 -- THE DAY OF PENTECOST
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
(Psalm 104:24-34, 35b [NRSV])
Alleluia. or Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:31)
Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17 [25-27]
Preface: Pentecost
Color: Red

May 31, 2004 -- The Visitation
1 Samuel 2:1-10
Psalm 113
Let the name of the Lord be blessed from this time forth forevermore. (Ps. 113:2)
Romans 12:9-16b
Luke 1:39-57
Preface: Christmas
Color: White

June 6, 2004 -- THE HOLY TRINITY -- First Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8
Your majesty is praised above the heavens. (Ps. 8:2)
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15
Preface: The Holy Trinity
Color: White

June 11, 2004 -- St. Barnabas, Apostle
Isaiah 42:5-12
Psalm 112
Happy are they who fear the Lord. (Ps. 112:1)
Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3
Matthew 10:7-16
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

June 13, 2004 -- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 6)
2 Samuel 11:26--12:10, 13-15
Psalm 32
Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin. (Ps. 32:6)
Galatians 2:15-21
Luke 7:36--8:3
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

June 20, 2004 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 7)
Isaiah 65:1-9
Psalm 22:18-27 (Psalm 22:19-28 [NRSV])
In the midst of the congregation I will praise you. (Ps. 22:21)
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

June 24, 2004 -- The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 141
My eyes are turned to you, Lord God. (Ps. 141:8)
Acts 13:13-26
Luke 1:57-67 [68-80]
Preface: Advent
Color: White

June 27, 2004 - FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 8)
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16
I have set the Lord always before me. (Ps. 16:8)
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

June 29, 2004 -- St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles
Ezekiel 34:11-16
Psalm 87:1-2, 4-6 (Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7 [NRSV])
Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of our God. (Ps. 87:2)
1 Corinthians 3:16-23
Mark 8:27-35
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

July 4, 2004 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 9)
Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm 66:1-8 (Psalm 66:1-9 [NRSV])
God holds our souls in life. (Ps. 66:8)
Galatians 6:[1-6] 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

July 11, 2004 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 10)
Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Psalm 25:1-9 (Psalm 25:1-10 [NRSV])
Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths. (Ps. 25:3)
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10:25-37
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

July 18, 2004 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 11)
Genesis 18:1-10a
Psalm 15
Who may abide upon your holy hill? Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right. (Ps. 15:1-2)
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

July 22, 2004 -- St. Mary Magdalene
Ruth 1:6-18 or Exodus 2:1-10
Psalm 73:23-29 (Psalm 73:23-28 [NRSV])
I will speak of all your works in the gates of the city of Zion. (Ps. 73:29)
Acts 13:26-33a
John 20:1-2, 11-18
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

July 25, 2004 -- St. James the Elder, Apostle
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 7:1-11 (Psalm 7:1-10 [NRSV])
God is my shield and defense. (Ps. 7:11)
Acts 11:27--12:3a
Mark 10:35-45
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

or

July 25, 2004 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 12)
Genesis 18:20-32
Psalm 138
Your love endures forever; do not abandon the works of your hands. (Ps. 138:9)
Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]
Luke 11:1-13
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

August 1, 2004 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 13)
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Psalm 49:1-11 (Psalm 49:1-12 [NRSV])
We can never ransom ourselves or deliver to God the price of our life. (Ps. 49:6)
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

August 8, 2004 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 14)
Genesis 15:1-6
Psalm 33:12-22
Let your lovingkindness be upon us, as we have put our trust in you. (Ps. 33:22)
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Luke 12:32-40
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

August 15, 2004 -- Mary, Mother of Our Lord
Isaiah 61:7-11
Psalm 45:11-16 (Psalm 45:10-15 [NRSV])
I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another. (Ps. 45:18)
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 1:46-55
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

or

August 15, 2004 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 15)
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82
Arise, O God, and rule the earth. (Ps. 82:8)
Hebrews 11:29--12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

August 22, 2004 -- TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 16)
Isaiah 58:9b-14
Psalm 103:1-8
The Lord crowns you with mercy and lovingkindness. (Ps. 103:4)
Hebrews 12:18-29
Luke 13:10-17
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

August 24, 2004 -- St. Bartholomew, Apostle
Exodus 19:1-6
Psalm 12
The words of the Lord are pure. (Ps. 12:6)
1 Corinthians 12:27-31a
John 1:43-51
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

August 29, 2004 -- THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 17)
Proverbs 25:6-7 (or Sirach 10:12-18)
Psalm 112
The righteous are merciful and full of compassion. (Ps. 112:4)
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

September 5, 2004 -- FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 18)
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1
Their delight is in the law of the Lord. (Ps. 1:2)
Philemon 1-21
Luke 14:25-33
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

September 12, 2004 -- FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 19)
Exodus 32:7-14
Psalm 51:1-11 (Psalm 51:1-10 [NRSV])
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

September 14, 2004 -- Holy Cross Day
Numbers 21:4b-9
Psalm 98:1-5 (Psalm 98:1-4 [NRSV]) or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
The Lord has done marvelous things. (Ps. 98:1) - or - God was their rock and the Most High God their redeemer. (Ps. 78:35)
1 Corinthians 1:18-24
John 3:13-17
Preface: Passion
Color: Red

September 19, 2004 -- SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 20)
Amos 8:4-7
Psalm 113
The Lord lifts up the poor from the ashes. (Ps. 113:6)
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

September 21, 2004 -- St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Ezekiel 2:8--3:11
Psalm 119:33-40
Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes. (Ps. 119:33)
Ephesians 2:4-10
Matthew 9:9-13
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

September 26, 2004 -- SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 21)
Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Psalm 146
The Lord gives justice to those who are oppressed. (Ps. 146:6)
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

September 29, 2004 -- St. Michael and All Angels
Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3
Psalm 103:1-5, 20-22
Bless the Lord, you angels of the Lord. (Ps. 103:20)
Revelation 12:7-12
Luke 10:17-20
Preface: Weekdays or Sundays after Pentecost
Color: White

October 3, 2004 -- EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 22)
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 37:1-10 (Psalm 37:1-9 [NRSV])
Commit your way to the Lord; put your trust in the Lord. (Ps. 37:5)
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

October 8, 2004 -- Day of Thanksgiving (Canada)
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 100
Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving. (Ps. 100:3)
Philippians 4:4-9
John 6:25-35
Preface: Weekdays
Color: White

October 10, 2004 -- NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 23)
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c
Psalm 111
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. (Ps. 111:1)
2 Timothy 2:8-15
Luke 17:11-19
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

October 17, 2004 -- TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 24)
Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm 121
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. (Ps. 121:2)
2 Timothy 3:14--4:5
Luke 18:1-8
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

October 18, 2004 -- St. Luke, Evangelist
Isaiah 43:8-13 or Isaiah 35:5-8
Psalm 124
Our help is in the name of the Lord. (Ps. 124:8)
2 Timothy 4:5-11
Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53
Preface: All Saints
Color: Red

October 24, 2004 -- TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 25)
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 (or Sirach 35:12-17)
Psalm 84:1-6 (Psalm 84:1-7 [NRSV])
Happy are the people whose strength is in you. (Ps. 84:4)
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Luke 18:9-14
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

October 28, 2004 -- St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
Jeremiah 26:[1-6] 7-16
Psalm 11
In the Lord have I taken refuge. (Ps. 11:1)
1 John 4:1-6
John 14:21-27
Preface: Apostles
Color: Red

October 31, 2004 -- Reformation Day
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 46
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:4)
Romans 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
Preface: Weekdays or Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Red

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October 31, 2004 -- TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 26)
Isaiah 1:10-18
Psalm 32:1-8 (Psalm 32:1-7 [NRSV])
All the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble. (Ps. 32:7)
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

November 1, 2004 -- All Saints Day
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Psalm 149
Sing the praise of the Lord in the congregation of the faithful. (Ps. 149:1)
Ephesians 1:11-23
Luke 6:20-31
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

November 7, 2004 -- All Saints Sunday
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Psalm 149
Sing the praise of the Lord in the congregation of the faithful. (Ps. 149:1)
Ephesians 1:11-23
Luke 6:20-31
Preface: All Saints
Color: White

or

November 7, 2004 -- TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 27)
Job 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-9
Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me under the shadow of your wings. (Ps. 17:8)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

November 14, 2004 -- TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 28)
Malachi 4:1-2a
Psalm 98
In righteousness shall the Lord judge the world. (Ps. 98:10)
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: Green

November 21, 2004 -- CHRIST THE KING -- LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Proper 29)
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 46
I will be exalted among the nations. (Ps. 46:11)
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
Preface: Sundays after Pentecost
Color: White

November 25, 2004 -- Thanksgiving Day (U.S.A.)
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 100
Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving. (Ps. 100:3)
Philippians 4:4-9
John 6:25-35
Preface: Weekdays
Color: White