A.D. 2017 October 28

Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles and Martyrs

Collects

O almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Jude 1–8
John 15:17–27

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 132; 133; 134; 135
Sirach 2
Luke 6:12–23

Evening Prayer

Psalm 136; 137; 138
I Maccabees 2:42–66
Jude 17–25

Liturgical Colours

Red

References

“Jude the Apostle” at Wikipedia
“Simon the Zealot” at Wikipedia
“Simon and Jude, Saints and Apostles” at An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

The Saturday in the Twentieth Week After Trinity

Collects

O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.