A.D. 2011 July 31

The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 13

Acclamations

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

Collects

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. 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 78:1–18
I Samuel 20 or 20:1–7, 24–42
Romans 1

Evening Prayer

Psalm 78:19–40
Nehemiah 10 or 10:28–39
John 6:1–21

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 Colors

Green