Third Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Acts 3:12-19

THE PSALM:
Psalm 4

THE EPISTLE:
1 John 3:1-7

THE GOSPEL:
Luke 24:36b-48

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Second Sunday of Easter

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; 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:
Acts 4:32-35

THE PSALM:
Psalm 133

THE EPISTLE:
 1 John 1:1-2:2

THE GOSPEL:
John 20:19-31

Sermon

Deacon Turner Guidry

Deacon Turner Guidry

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; 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:
Jeremiah 31:31-34

THE PSALM:
Psalm 51:1-13

THE EPISTLE:
Hebrews 5:5-10 

THE GOSPEL:
John 12:20-33

Sermon

Fr. Bil Breedlove

Fr. Bil Breedlove

Third Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; 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 20:1-17

THE PSALM:
Psalm 19

THE EPISTLE:
1 Corinthians 1:18-25 

THE GOSPEL:
John 2:13-22

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Second Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

THE PSALM:
Psalm 22:22-30 

THE EPISTLE:
Romans 4:13-25

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 8:31-38

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fr. Bill Breedlove

First Sunday in Lent

Scripture Readings

THE 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.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Genesis 9:8-17

THE PSALM:
Psalm 25:1-9 

THE EPISTLE:
1 Peter 3:18-22

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fifth Sunday after the 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 40:21-31

THE PSALM:
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c

THE EPISTLE:
1 Corinthians 9:16-23 

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 1:29-39

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fr. Bill Breedlove

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:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20 

THE PSALM:
Psalm 111

THE EPISTLE:
1 Corinthians 8:1-13 

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 1:21-28 

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

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:
Jonah 3:1-5, 10

THE PSALM:
Psalm 62: 6-14

THE EPISTLE:
1 Corinthians 7: 29-31

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Fr. Bill Breedlove

Fr. Bill Breedlove