A.D. 2011 February 24

Matthias the Apostle

Collects

O almighty God, who into the place of the traitor Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve Apostles: Grant that thy Church, being alway preserved from false Apostles, may be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Acts 1:15–26
Matthew 11:25–30

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 116; 117; 118
I Samuel 2:27–35
Matthew 7:15–27

Evening Prayer

Psalm 119:1–32
I Samuel 16:1–13
Acts 20:17–35

Liturgical Colours

Red

References

“Matthias the Apostle” at Wikipedia
“Matthias the Apostle, Saint” at An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

The Thursday After Septuagesima Sunday

Collects

O Lord, we beseech thee favorable to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.