| THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT(The beginning of the liturgical year) (The nearest Sunday to St Andrew’s Day)The colour throughout Advent is crimsonunless otherwise appointed. | ||
| 30 | ST ANDREW, APOSTLE The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we pray that as thy holy apostle Saint Andrew gladly obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, we may too being called by thy holy word may readily give ourselves unto thee in loving obedience to fulfil thy holy commandments in the pattern that thou has set for us; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle: Romans 10: 9 – 21 (For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness)Gospel: Matthew 4: 18 – 22 (The calling of Peter and Andrew) | Red |
December | ||
| 8 | IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, we pray that you hear the supplication of thy servants assembled here today to contemplate the mysteries of the conception of the Virgin Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ. May we be guided by thy Holy Spirit to understand them with a right mind, and may we be delivered by thee, at her intercession, from the spiritual and material dangers which beset us. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | White |
| 13 | ST LUCY The CollectO God of our salvation, graciously hear us, and grant that we who keep with joy the festival of blessed Lucy, the virgin and martyr, may by our feeling of loving devotion, advance in the knowledge of thee and that by thy light our darkness may be dispelled, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. 2. Corinthians 5: 4 – 10 (We walk by faith not by sight)Gospel. Matthew 25: 1 – 12 (The wise and foolish virgins) | Red |
| 24 | VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS (Midnight Mass; between 21st and 24th December)(Service as appointed) Epistle. Titus 2: 11-14 (For the grace of God that bringeth salvation)Gospel. Luke 2: 1-20 (The birth of Jesus) | Red |
| 25 | CHRISTMAS, THE NATIVITY OF JESUS The CollectAlmighty God, who hast given thine only begotten Son for the salvation of all mankind, grant that we may be renewed by the grace of thy Holy Spirit and live in thee, through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Epistle. Hebrews 1: 1 – 12 (Thou art my Son, this day I have begotten thee)Gospel. John 1: 1 – 18 (In the beginning was the Word) | Red |
| 28 | ST URIEL The CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, Assist us through the intercession and power of thy Holy Archangel Uriel, that we may in humility be instructed in thy mysteries and attain by thy grace the promise of everlasting life which thou hast prepared for us: That in the fullness of time we receive the blessings of our confirmation and that our hearts may burn with the fire of thy Divine Love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Reading. (From the Apocrypha) 2 Esdras 4: 1 – 21 (The angel that was sent whose name was Uriel)Gospel. John 3: 1 – 12 (Except ye be born again ye cannot enter the kingdom of heaven) | Red |
January | ||
| 1 | THE NAMING OF JESUS The CollectO God our Father, who by the purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary hast bestowed upon mankind thine only begotten Son, that through him we may have salvation; grant we beseech thee, that thy mysteries be manifest unto us that we may be loosed from the bonds of the canal nature, and live thereafter not in earthly darkness but in the brightness of eternal life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Acts 4: 8 – 12 (The head cornerstone)Gospel. Luke 2: 21 – 24 (The naming of Jesus) | White |
| 2 | THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, who through the Blessed Virgin Mary was bestowed upon humanity the grace of eternal salvation, grant, we pray, that we may be found worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. +Amen. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | White |
| 6 | EPIPHANY(The manifestation of Christ to the Three Magi)The colour from Epiphany to Ash Wednesday(the first day of Lent) is white unless otherwise appointed The CollectAlmighty God, who by the star in the east did show mankind the way unto thine only-begotten Son, grant that we may have eternal life in thy glorious Godhead, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Epistle. Ephesians 3: 1 – 17 (In whom we have redemption through his blood)Gospel. Matthew 2: 1 – 12 (Wise men from the east) | White |
The first Sunday after Epiphany | BAPTISM OF THE LORD The CollectO God our Father, whose voice was heard at the river Jordan and whom revealed unto us thine only begotten Son through baptism and the Holy Spirit: Grant unto us we beseech thee, renewal in the cleansing waters of life and redemption through the power of the Holy Spirit, that purified and made whole, we may leave behind our earthly darkness and dwell in thy holy light; for this we pray, through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Romans 6: 1 – 10 (Many of us were baptized) Gospel. Matthew 3: 13 – 17 (The baptism of Christ)AlsoPLOUGH SUNDAY | White |
14 | ST KENTIGERN The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Kentigern, for by his devotion, miracles and preaching the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
| 21 | ST MATTHEW, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST The CollectO Lord, who by thy blessed Son didst call Matthew from the receipt of custom to be a Disciple and Apostle; grant unto us thy grace that we may forsake all covetous desires and the love of possessions of the world, that we may with loving obedience follow thy Son Jesus Christ in the same pattern, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Epistle. 2 Corinthians 4: 1 – 6 (Therefore seeing we have this ministry)Gospel. Matthew 9: 9 – 13 (Matthew called by Jesus) | Red |
29 | ST GILDAS The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Gildas, for by his devotion, works and preaching, the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same manner, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
February | ||
1 | ST BRIGID The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Brigid, for by her purity, devotion and miracles the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern her holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
2 | CANDLEMAS (Cross-quarter day)The Purification of Mary, or thePresentation of Christ in the temple. The CollectAlmighty God our Heavenly Father, who hast created all things, and on this day did fulfill the petition of the just man Simeon; we humbly beseech thee by the invocation of thy Holy Name thou would illumine our hearts and minds that we may live not in the darkness of the earthly night, but in the brightness of life eternal; through thy Son and our Redeemer the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Epistle. 1 Corinthians 2: 12 – 16 (But we have the mind of Christ)Gospel. Luke 2: 25 – 40 (The presentation of Christ in the temple) | Red |
22 | ST JOSEPH OF NAZARETH The CollectAlmighty God, we pray thee, that by the merits St. Joseph, we may be assisted to fullness of life in thee and that the mystery of the holy incarnation of thy Son may be revealed unto us. By thy love for us, we have for a pattern the holy and devout life of thy servant St. Joseph; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with loving obedience and gladness of heart, through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Reading. Psalm 1. (Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly)Gospel. Matthew 1: 18 – 21 (The Angel of the Lord appears to Joseph) | Red |
March | ||
1 | ST DAVID The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. David, for by his devotion, and preaching the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same; with loving obedience and with gladness of heart, through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
17 | ST PATRICK The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Patrick, for by his devotion, miracles and preaching the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
24 | ST GABRIEL The CollectAlmighty God, we pray thee, that by the merits St. Joseph, we may be assisted to fullness of life in thee and that the mystery of the holy incarnation of thy Son may be revealed unto us. By thy love for us, we have for a pattern the holy and devout life of thy servant St. Joseph; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with loving obedience and gladness of heart, through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Reading. Psalm 1. (Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly)Gospel. Matthew 1: 18 – 21 (The Angel of the Lord appears to Joseph) | White |
25 | THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORDLADY DAY – (Quarter day) CollectAlmighty and ever living God, who hast taught us that no word shall be impossible with thee; and whom by thy mighty Archangel Gabriel thou didst announce the coming of thine only begotten Son through our most Holy Mother: Grant us we beseech thee, the strength to be fitting bearers of thy word, and the humility to hear thy call, that we may walk, in loving obedience with Mary, the path that doth lead unto everlasting life: Through the same, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Epistle. Romans 8: 1 – 10 (There is no condemnation to them that are in Jesus Christ)Gospel. Luke 1: 26 – 38 (Gabriel sent to Mary) | White |
EASTERIn the West, Easter may fall as early as 21 Marchor as late as 25 April. This variation governs thetiming of Lent and the great festivals ofAscension and Pentecost. | ||
April | ||
22 | ST LUKE, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST The CollectAlmighty and ever living God, who called Luke the Physician, to be an Evangelist, and physician of the soul and whose praise is in the Gospel; may it please thee, that by thy word, delivered by him, our souls may be healed of all affliction, through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. 2 Timothy 4: 5 – 15 (Do the work of an evangelist)Gospel. Luke 10: 1 – 9 (The Lord appointed seventy also) | Red |
23 | ST GEORGE (Patron Saint of England) The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, through the life and preaching of George thy blessed martyr and saint, the light of thy Gospel shines in our land. We thank thee that we have as an example unto us his holy life. Grant that we may serve thee in the same manner, dedicating ourselves with loving obedience unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
26 | OUR LADY OF LIGHT CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, on this special day, may the gentle light of the Blessed Virgin Mary illuminate our thoughts and quicken our understanding of the life and work of Our Lord Jesus Christ, that as we journey through this world we may willingly follow his example. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | White |
May | ||
1 | SS JAMES & PHILIP, APOSTLESMAY DAY (Cross Quarter day) The CollectWe thank thee O Lord for the return of warmth and colour to the land; for the beams of morning light in the golden sunrise and for the gentleness of the spring rains, for the softness of the breeze and for the splendour of the rainbow. We thank thee for thy manifold gifts; for every herb and seed and fruit that comes forth from the earth and for the beauty of the flowers of every colour and their rich variety. All life doth show forth thy glory. Amen Epistle. 1 Corinthians 15: 47 – 53 (The first man is of earth)Gospel. Matthew 6: 25 – 33 (Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow) | Red |
14 | ST MATTHIAS, APOSTLE The CollectO Almighty God, who in place of Judas, thou didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve Apostles; grant that thy Church may ever be ordered and guided by thy faithful servants; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Acts 1: 15 – 26 (Matthias numbered with the eleven)Gospel. Matthew 11: 25 – 30 (For my yoke is easy) | Red |
21 | OUR LADY OF GRACE CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, on this day we pray that through the Blessed Virgin Mary we may be led to a life of prayer wherein we may be filled with thy heavenly grace, and come to know in our hearts and minds the spiritual peace which surpasses all understanding. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | White |
27 | ST BEDE The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Bede, for by his devotion and works the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
June | ||
9 | ST COLUMBA The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Bede, for by his devotion, works, miracles and preaching, the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
11 | ST BARNABAS, APOSTLE The CollectAlmighty God, who didst bestow upon thy holy Apostle Barnabas the manifold gifts of thy Holy Spirit, bless us we beseech thee, with the gifts of thy grace, and grant that we may use them always in works unto thine honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Acts 11: 22 – 30 (And they sent Barnabas that he should go as far as Antioch)Gospel. John 15: 12 – 16 (Love ye one another as I have loved you) | Red |
12 | OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, pray that through the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Perpetual Succour and comforter of the afflicted we may be strengthened as we bear our burdens, and pray that she will assist us to overcome our afflictions. Yet if it be thy will that we should suffer still longer, may we follow her example and bear our trials with love and patience. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
22 | ST JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA The CollectAlmighty God we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Joseph of Arimathea, for by his devotion, works and preaching, the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with loving obedience and gladness of heart, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Epistle. 1 Corinthians 11: 27 – 34 (Wherefore, shall eat this bread and drink this cup) Gospel. Luke 23: 50 – 56 (Joseph of Arimathea and the body of Jesus) | Red |
24 | ST JOHN THE BAPTISTMIDSUMMER (Quarter day) The CollectO God, who hast made this day to be honoured by us, because upon it, the blessed John was born into this world; pour forth upon thy servants the grace of spiritual joy and guide the feet of all the faithful into the way of eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Galatians 3: 23 – 28 (For as many have been baptized into Christ)Gospel. Luke 1: 57 – 68 (The birth of John the Baptist) | Red |
27 | ST RAPHAEL The CollectAlmighty God, who sent forth thy Holy Archangel Raphael to heal the blindness of Tobit; we pray that Raphael may intercede for us and that our eyes too may be opened: That we may be led out of the darkness of the earthly night into the bright light of life everlasting in thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Reading. (From the Apocrypha) Tobit Chapter 11 (Raphael heals Tobit’s blindness)Gospel. Mark 8: 29 – 38 (Whosever shall save his life shall lose it) | Red |
July | ||
1 | THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, who didst prepare in the heart of the blessed Virgin Mary a worthy dwelling-place for the Holy Ghost, we pray this day that our hearts may be filled with that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | White |
3 | ST THOMAS, APOSTLE The Collect Almighty God, who for the greater confirmation of faith, didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful of thy Son’s resurrection; strengthen us and grant that we may live without all doubt, believing in thy Son Jesus Christ and his promise of eternal life, and may our faith in thy sight never be reproved. Hear us O Lord, we pray thee through the same Jesus Christ, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, art one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Epistle. Ephesians 2:19 – 22 (Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone)Gospel. John 20: 24 – 31 (The doubt of Thomas) | Red |
22 | ST MARK, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST CollectO God, who has through the blessed Mark, thy Apostle and Evangelist, instructed thy holy Church with heavenly doctrine, grant we beseech thee, that we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel and led in the way of thy calling, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Ephesians 4: 7 – 16 (Unto every one of us is given grace)Gospel. John 15: 1 – 11 (I am the true vine dresser) | Red |
25 | ST JAMES THE GREATER The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly Father, thy holy Apostle James, on hearing the call of thy Son Jesus Christ, with loving obedience left his father and all that he had without delay; grant that we too may forsake the things of the world and lovingly and wholeheartedly be evermore ready to walk the path that leads unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Acts 11: 27 – 30 & 12: 1 – 3a (James killed by Herod) Gospel. Matthew 4. 21 – 24 (Jesus calls James and John) | Red |
August | ||
1 | LAMMAS DAY (Cross quarter day) The CollectAlmighty God, thou dost water the hills from above and the earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. Thou bringest forth the grass for the cattle and green herbs for the service of mankind, that we may bring food out of the earth, wine that makes glad the heart, oil to make a cheerful countenance and bread to strengthen our hearts. Amen. Epistle. 1 Corinthians 15:12 – 20 (Now if Christ be preached that he rose) Gospel. Luke 9:12 – 21 (Feeding of the five thousand) | Red |
| 6 | THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD The CollectO God our Father, who hast confirmed for us in the glorious Transfiguration of thine only begotten Son and by thy spoken Word from the bright cloud, the mysteries of the true faith through the witness of the blessed disciples; we beseech thee purify us and manifest in us thy Holy Spirit that we may be become fitting to partake of the promises thou hast made for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. 2 Peter 1: 16 – 19 (For we have not followed cunningly devised fables)Gospel. Matthew 17: 1 – 9 (The Transfiguration of Jesus) | White/Gold |
15 | OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN The CollectO God our Father, whom through the Blessed Virgin Mary did thine only begotten Son come into the world as our redeemer unto life everlasting, we pray that as Mary was raised in glory and ascended into heaven to be with him, that we also may be led to be into eternal life to be with him who is our Master and Saviour. We walk upon the earth but a short time, knowing that all things in this present life must soon pass away; therefore we beseech to hear our prayers, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Reading. Wisdom of Solomon 8: 1 – 16 (Wisdom reacheth from one end to another)Gospel. Luke 10: 38 – 42 (Martha and Mary) | White/Gold |
24 | ST BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE The CollectO Lord, who through thy Son didst give unto thy holy Apostle Bartholomew the manifold gifts of thy grace that he truly believed and preached thy word: Grant that we also may receive thy grace and serve thee with loving obedience and gladness of heart, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Acts 5: 12 – 16 (By the hands of the Apostles were many signs and wonders)Gospel. Luke 22: 24 – 29 (And there was also strife among them) | Red |
September | ||
14 | HOLY CROSS The CollectO God, we pray that thou wouldst bless us and that thy countenance may shine upon us. We thank thee that year by year thou dost gladden our hearts, by the return of the feast of the Holy Cross and we beseech thee to grant unto us, to whom on earth thou hast revealed its mystery, that we thy servants may to be found worthy to enjoy on earth as in heaven the happiness thou hast made for us for us; through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Philippians 2: 5 – 11 (For which cause God hath also exalted him).Gospel. John 12: 31 – 36 (Whilst ye have the light, believe in the light). | White |
16 | ST NINIAN The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Ninian, for by his devotion, works and preaching, the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
22 | OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, we pray that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother and our Queen, that peace and harmony may be established in our world, and that we thy servants may attain the heavenly Kingdom and the glory promised to your children. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. +Amen. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | White |
25 | ST CADOC The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Cadoc, for by his devotion, works and preaching, the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
HARVEST SUNDAYThe Sunday nearest the Harvest Moon(the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox) The CollectAlmighty God, thou dost water the hills from above and the earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. Thou bringest forth the grass for the cattle and green herbs for the service of mankind, that we may bring food out of the earth, wine that makes glad the heart, oil to make a cheerful countenance and bread to strengthen our hearts. We thank thee for the bountiful harvest that we have received from thee in these seasons, for the unending love thou has for thy creation and for all good things that come from thee. Amen Epistle. 1 Corinthians 15: 37 – 45 (And that which thou sowest,)Gospel. Luke 9: 57 – 62 & 10: 1 – 2 (No man having put his hand to the plough) | ||
29 | ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS – MICHAELMAS(Quarter day) The CollectAlmighty God, who doth set in wonderful order services of Angels and mankind; we pray unto thee that thou wouldst shield with thy strength, the earnest endeavours of thy Church, through the power of thy mighty Archangel Michael and all thy heavenly host, that we may not be overcome by the powers of darkness and led astray from the path that leads unto thee. With the shortening of days, we pray that thy light would be ever present in our hearts and minds and that we may in the fire of thy divine love be cleansed of our sins and live in the brightness of the life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Revelations 12: 7 – 12 (Lucifer cast out heaven)Gospel. Matthew 18: 1 – 10 (Except ye become as little children) | Red |
October | ||
2 | THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS CollectO God, who in thine ineffable providence doth send thy holy Angels to watch over us; vouchsafe to us that by their protection we may in this life always be shielded from adversity, and that in their company we may walk the path unto life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Reading. Exodus 23: 20 – 23 (Behold, I send an Angel before thee)Gospel. Luke 15: 10 – 32 (The prodigal son) | White |
8 | OUR LADY OF REMEDY CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, we pray that through intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary we may draw from thy treasury of grace in our time of need, and to bring comfort to the afflicted and the lonely; to help the poor and the hopeless; to aid the sick and the suffering. May they be healed in body and strengthened in spirit to endure their sufferings with patience and hope. (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | Red |
28 | SS SIMON & JUDE, APOSTLES The CollectO Almighty God, as thy holy Apostles Simon and Jude who heard thy calling and thereafter didst walk the path following thy Son Jesus Christ; grant us so to be joined in the unity of spirit by their doctrine. Strengthen us, that we too, wholeheartedly and with loving obedience may follow in the footsteps thy Son to life everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Jude 1: 1-8 (Preserved in Jesus Christ and called)Gospel. John 15: 17 – 27 (These things I command you, that you love one another) | Red |
November | ||
1 | ALL SAINTS The CollectO God, How shining and splendid are your gifts; in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord thou enkindles the flame of thy love in the hearts of thy blessed saints and has bound them together in one communion, fraternity and faith. At this time of ever shortening days, we pray that that thou would pour thy bright light into our hearts and minds and awaken us and grant unto us the same faith, that we may with loving obedience follow in the footsteps of thy saints in the ways of holy living, that we may come unto thy holy table and the ineffable joys which thou hast prepared for all those that love thee; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle. Romans 12: 5 – 21 (So we, being many, are one body in Christ)Gospel. Matthew 5. 1 – 12 (The beatitudes) | White |
2 | ALL SOULS The CollectO God, who art the creator of all and the redeemer of all faithful souls both living and departed, grant unto them forgiveness all their sins; that through our prayers, they may be led from darkness unto the light of thy glory and rejoice in the pardon thou may bestow upon them, for which at all times they have hoped; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle and Gospel to be decided or as in the Lectionary. | White |
6 | ST ILLTYD The CollectAlmighty God, heavenly father, we thank thee for the life of thy blessed servant St. Illtyd, for by his devotion, works and preaching, the light of thy gospel shines throughout our island. We have for a pattern his holy and devout life; grant that we may serve thee in the same, with gladness of heart and a joyful spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Epistle and Gospel to be decided or as in the Lectionary. | Red |
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAYSunday nearest to 11th November The CollectAlmighty God, our heavenly father, in whose will is our peace; we beseech thee to receive the prayers of thy servants who call upon thee, that thou wouldst turn our hearts and the hearts of all souls unto thy light. We pray unto thee that thou would bless all who suffer in this world; especially this day, those that are afflicted by the tragedy of war, for all those past and present and for those who are to come. We pray thee for all those who have fallen in conflict and for those who are in grief. Hear our prayers for all whom we remember this day and fulfill in them the purpose of thy love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Epistle. 1 Corinthians 15: 35 – 58 (How are the dead raised up)Gospel. Mark 13: 1 – 13 (There will be war and rumours of war) | Red | |
21 | PRESENTATION OF MARY CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, Who didst will that on this day the Blessed Virgin Mary, the dwelling-place of the Holy Ghost, should be presented in the temple: grant that we thy servants through her intercession may be worthy to be presented in the temple of thy glory. Through our Lord Jesus. +Amen (Readings as appointed in the Lectionary) | White |
22 | ST JOHN, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST The CollectAlmighty God, we pray that in thy mercy thou wouldst cast thy light upon thy Church, and that so being enlightened by the Gospel of blessed John thy Apostle and Evangelist, we may walk in the light of truth unto life everlasting; through Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15: 51 – 57 (Behold I show you a mystery)Gospel: John 1: 1 – 18 (In the beginning was the Word) | Red |
CHRIST THE KINGThe Sunday before the first Sunday in Advent The CollectAlmighty God, Heavenly Father, thy Son Jesus Christ has ascended to thy throne and doth rule over all creation as Lord and King. We pray that thou wouldst keep thy Church in unity through the power of thy Holy Spirit and bring the whole created order into accord with his life. Open the hearts and minds of we thy servants that we may hear the call of Christ the King and follow in his footsteps unto thine eternal kingdom, for he doth reign with thee and the Holy Spirit in power and in glory. Amen. Epistle and Gospel to be decided or as in the Lectionary. |