Download Bulletin Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading Exodus 19:2-6a God tells Moses that the Israelites will be his special people. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 100:1-3,5 We are the people of God. Second Reading Romans 5:6-11 Christ died for us while we were still sinners and reconciled us to God. Gospel Reading Matthew 9:36-10:8 Jesus sends the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom of heaven. Background on the Gospel Reading In today's Gospel, Jesus shares his miss

Download Bulletin The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ First Reading Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a Moses tells the people to remember how God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 147:12-15,19-20 Praise God, Jerusalem! Second Reading 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Though many, we are one body when we partake of the Body and Blood of Christ. Gospel Reading John 6:51-58 Jesus says, “I am the living bread.” Background on the Gospel Reading This Su

Download Bulletin The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Cycle A First Reading Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9 Moses pleads for God’s mercy on Mt. Sinai. Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3:52-56 We praise God who is exalted above all forever. Second Reading 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Paul urges the Corinthians to live in peace with one another and with God. Gospel Reading John 3:16-18 God sent his Son into the world to save the world. Background on the Gospel Reading This week we return to the litu

Download Bulletin Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 The Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles gathered in Jerusalem. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34 God’s Spirit renews the earth. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 We are all one in Christ Jesus. Gospel Reading John 20:19-23 Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit. Background on the Gospel Reading The Season of Easter concludes with today’

Download Bulletin The Ascension of the Lord, Cycle A First Reading Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 Jesus is taken up to heaven in the presence of the apostles. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 47:2-3,6-9 Sing praise to God as he mounts his throne. Second Reading Ephesians 1:17-23 God raised Jesus from the dead and seated him at his right hand. Gospel Reading Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus charges his disciples to make disciples of all nations and promises to be with them forever. Background on t

Download Bulletin Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A First Reading Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8,14-17 The people of Samaria accept the Gospel of Jesus proclaimed to them by Philip. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 66:1-7,16,20 Sing praise to God, all the earth. Second Reading 1 Peter 3:15-18 Be ready to give explanation for your hope in Christ. Gospel Reading John 14:15-21 Jesus promises his disciples that he will send them another advocate, the Spirit of truth. Background on the Gospel R

Download Bulletin Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2:14a,36-41 Peter and the other apostles baptize 3,000 people. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord is my shepherd. Second Reading 1 Peter 2:20b-25 We have been healed by the wounds of Christ. Gospel Reading John 10:1-10 Jesus is the gate for his sheep. Background on the Gospel Reading This fourth Sunday of the Easter season is sometimes called Good Shepherd Sunday because in each of the

Download Bulletin Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A First Reading Acts 2:14,22-33 Peter and the apostles announce that Jesus has been raised from the dead. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 16:1-2,5,7-11 God will show us the path of life. Second Reading 1 Peter 1:17-21 You were saved by Christ’s sacrifice. Gospel Reading Luke 24:13-35 Jesus appears to two disciples who are walking to Emmaus. Background on the Gospel Reading On most Sundays during the Easter season in Cycle A, our Gospel

Download Bulletin Second Sunday of Easter, Cycle A (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) First Reading Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 The first community of Christians grows as its members meet to pray and break bread. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 118:2-4,13-15,22-24 God’s love is everlasting. Second Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9 We have new hope because of Jesus’ Resurrection. Gospel Reading John 20:19-31 Thomas believes because he sees Jesus. Background on the Gospel Reading The Gospels tell us th

Download Bulletin Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Cycle A Gospel at the Procession with Palms Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus enters Jerusalem as the crowd waves palm branches and shouts, "Hosanna!" First Reading Isaiah 50:4-7 The Lord’s Servant will stand firm, even when persecuted. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 22:8-9,17-20,23-24 A cry for help to the Lord in the face of evildoers Second Reading Philippians 2:6-11 Christ was obedient even to death, and God has exalted him. Gospel Readi

Download Bulletin Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 God will open the graves and restore the people of Israel. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 130:1-8 With the Lord is forgiveness and mercy. Second Reading Romans 8:8-11 The Spirit of God dwells in you. Gospel Reading John 11:1-45 (shorter version John 11:3-7,17,20-27,33b-45) Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. Background on the Gospel Reading Our Gospel on this day, the fifth Sunday of Lent, is again taken

Download Bulletin Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading 1 Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a Samuel is sent to anoint David as king. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord is our shepherd. Second Reading Ephesians 5:8-14 The Ephesians are told to live as children of light. Gospel Reading John 9:1-41 (shorter form: John 9:1,6-9,13-17,34-38) Jesus heals the man born blind and reveals himself to him as the Son of Man. Background on the Gospel Reading As we did last week, we are re

Download bulletin Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading Exodus 17:3-7 God tells Moses to bring forth water from the rock. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 95:1-2,6-9 Sing joyfully in the presence of the Lord. Second Reading Romans 5:1-2,5-8 Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Gospel Reading John 4:5-42 Jesus reveals himself to the Samaritan woman at the well. (shorter form: John 4:5-15,19b-26,39a,40-42) Background on the Gospel Reading On this Sunday and the next tw

Download Bulletin Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading Genesis 12:1-4a God promises Abram a great blessing. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33:4-5,18-20,22 God’s mercy is upon those who trust in God. Second Reading 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Through God’s grace we are called to holiness. Gospel Reading Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John. Background on the Gospel Reading For the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ retr

Download Bulletin First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Eve and Adam eat from the tree that was forbidden to them by God. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,17 A prayer for mercy Second Reading Romans 5:12-19 Through the obedience of Jesus, many will be made righteous. (shorter form: Romans 5:12,17-19) Gospel Reading Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus fasts for 40 days in the desert and is tempted by the devil. Background on the Gospel Reading In each of t

Download Bulletin Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Sirach 15:15–20 The eyes of God see all he has made. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119:1–2,4–5, 17–18,33–34 Happy are those who walk in the way of the Lord. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 2:6–10 God has revealed this wisdom to us through the Spirit. Gospel Reading Matthew 5:17–37 I have not come to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfill them. Background on the Gospel Reading Matthew continues the Sermon

Download Bulletin Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 58:7-10 In the work of justice, light shall break through darkness. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 112:4-9 The just person will be a light in the darkness. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul shows that he came to Corinth preaching Christ crucified. Gospel Reading Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus teaches that his disciples are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Background on the Gospel Readi

Download Bulletin Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 There will be a people who remain sheltered from God’s anger. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 146:6-10 The Lord is faithful forever. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 God chooses the weak to show his power. Gospel Reading Matthew 5:1-12a Jesus teaches what it means to be happy. Background on the Gospel Reading Today’s reading is the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which is foun

Download Bulletin Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 8:23-9:3 The people in darkness have seen a great light. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 The Lord is our refuge, our light, our salvation. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17 Paul urges the community at Corinth to be united as people baptized in Christ’s name. Gospel Reading Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus begins to preach in Galilee and calls his first disciples. Background on the Gospel Reading To

Download Bulletin Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 49:3,5-6 God’s servant, Israel, will be made a light to the nations. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 40:2,4,7-10 God desires obedience. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul greets the Church in Corinth. Gospel Reading John 1:29-34 John testifies that Jesus is the Lamb of God, God’s own Son. Background on the Gospel Reading This Sunday we break from our reading of Matthew’s Gospel (the primary Gospel fo