Last Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The 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.

The Old Testament:
Exodus 34:29-35

The Psalm: 
Psalm 99

The New Testament:
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

The Gospel:
Luke 9:28-43

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

The Old Testament:
Genesis 45:3-11, 15

The Response: 
Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42

The New Testament:
1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50

The Gospel:
Luke 6:27-38

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The 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.

The Old Testament:
Jeremiah 17:5-10

The Response: 
Psalm 1

The New Testament:
1 Corinthians 15:12-20

The Gospel:
Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The 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.

The Old Testament:
Isaiah 6:1-8

The Response: 
Psalm 138

The New Testament:
1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The Gospel:
Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Deacon Turner Guidry

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; 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:
Jeremiah 1:4-10

The Response: 
Psalm 71:1-6

The New Testament:
1 Corinthians 13:1-13

The Gospel:
Luke 4:21-30

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 

Amen.

The Old Testament:
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

The Psalm: 
Psalm 19

The New Testament:
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

The Gospel:
Luke 4:14-21

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce

Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Old Testament:
Isaiah 62:1-5

The Response: 
Psalm 36:5-10

The New Testament:
1 Corinthians 12:1-11

The Gospel:
John 2:1-11

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

First Sunday after the Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Old Testament:
Isaiah 43:1-7

The Response: 
Psalm 29

The New Testament:
Acts 8:14-17

The Gospel:
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

The Epiphany

Scripture Readings

The Collect

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; 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 60:1-6

The Response: 
Psalm 72:1-7,10-14

The New Testament:
Ephesians 3:1-12

The Gospel:
Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

First Sunday after Christmas

Scripture Readings

The Collect

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

The Old Testament:
Isaiah 61:10-62:3

The Psalm: 
Psalm 147

The New Testament:
Isaiah 61:10-62:3

The Gospel:
John 1:1-18

Sermon

Fr. George Choyce