Revised Common Lectionary: Upcoming Dates

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Lectionary 12 / Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, June 23

First Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9
The prophet sent to a rebellious people
First Reading (Semi-continuous): 1 Kings 19:1-4 [5-7] 8-15a
Elijah hears the word of the LORD in the midst of silence
Psalm: Psalm 22:18-27 (Psalm 22:19-28 NRSV)
In the midst of the congregation I will praise you. (Ps. 22:21)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 42--43
Send out your light and truth that they may lead me. (Ps. 43:3)
Second Reading: Galatians 3:23-29
In baptism, clothed with Christ; no longer Jew or Greek
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Jesus casts out demons possessing a man of the Gerasenes
Liturgical Color: Green

Monday, June 24, 2013

John the Baptist
Monday, June 24

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4
My messenger is a refiner and purifier
Psalm: Psalm 141
My eyes are turned to you, Lord GOD. (Ps. 141:8)
Second Reading: Acts 13:13-26
The message of the gospel is for the descendants of Abraham's family
Gospel: Luke 1:57-67 [68-80]
The birth and naming of John
Liturgical Color: White

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Peter and Paul, Apostles
Saturday, June 29

First Reading: Acts 12:1-11
God rescues Peter from prison
First Reading (Alternate): Ezekiel 34:11-16 (LBW)
The LORD will be a shepherd for the sheep
Psalm: 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)
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
The good fight of faith
Second Reading (Alternate): 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 (LBW)
All belongs to Christ
Gospel: John 21:15-19
Do you love me? Feed my sheep
Gospel (Alternate): Mark 8:27-35 (LBW)
Peter confesses: You are the Messiah
Liturgical Color: Red

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Lectionary 13 / Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, June 30

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Elijah says to Elisha, Follow me and do not continue plowing
First Reading (Semi-continuous): 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Elijah ascends into heaven in a whirlwind
Psalm: Psalm 16
I have set the LORD always before me. (Ps. 16:8)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
By your strength you have redeemed your people. (Ps. 77:15)
Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Love is the whole law, gift of the Spirit
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Jesus says, Follow me and do not look back
Liturgical Color: Green

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Thomas, Apostle
Wednesday, July 3

First Reading: Judges 6:36-40
God affirms Gideon's calling
Psalm: Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26
God's mercy endures forever. (Ps. 136:1)
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:11-16
The body of Christ has various gifts
Gospel: John 14:1-7
Jesus is the way, and the truth, and the life
Liturgical Color: Red