A.D. 2014 August 3

The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 13

Acclamations

Celebrant: Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Collects

Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service: Grant, we beseech thee, that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A

Nehemiah 9:16–21
Psalm 78:1–26 or 78:14–26
Romans 8:35–39
Matthew 14:13–21

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 84
I Samuel 23
Romans 4

Evening Prayer

Psalm 85
Hosea 1
John 7:1–24

Prefaces

Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.

Liturgical Colours

Green