Download Bulletin Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Isaiah 5:1-7 The Lord compares the house of Israel to a vineyard. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 80:9,12-16,19-20 The Lord protects his vineyard, the house of Israel. Second Reading Philippians 4:6-9 Paul encourages the Philippians to stay faithful to the teaching they received from him. Gospel Reading Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus tells the parable about the wicked tenants. Background on the Gospel Reading Today's Gos

Download Bulletin Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Ezekiel 18:25-28 It is possible to turn from sin and preserve one’s life. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 25:4-9 A prayer to God for mercy. Second Reading Philippians 2:1-11 (shorter form Philippians 2:1-5) Be like Christ who humbled himself and was exalted by God. Gospel Reading Matthew 21:28-32 Jesus poses a question to the chief priests and elders on the meaning of obedience. Background on the Gospel Re

Download Bulletin Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 55:6-9 God's ways are far beyond the ways of human beings. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145:2-3,8-9,17-18 God is near to those who call upon him. Second Reading Philippians 1:20c-24,27a Paul tells the Philippians to live for Christ. Gospel Reading Matthew 20:1-16 In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, Jesus teaches about God's generous mercy. Background on the Gospel Reading In today's Go

Download Bulletin Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Sirach 27:30—28:9 Those who seek God's mercy must be merciful toward others. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 103:1-4,9-12 A song of praise to God who is kind and merciful. Second Reading Romans 14:7-9 We belong to the Lord. Gospel Reading Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus teaches that we must forgive one another as God has forgiven us. Background on the Gospel Reading Today's Gospel reading directly follows last wee

Download Bulletin Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Ezekiel 33:7-9 The Son of Man is appointed as guardian of Israel. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 95:1-2,6-9 Song of praise to God, our salvation. Second Reading Romans 13:8-10 The Law is summarized in the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Gospel Reading Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus teaches his disciples how to settle disputes in the Church. Background on the Gospel Reading Today’s Gospel reading is

Download Bulletin Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Jeremiah 20:7-9 Jeremiah laments but cannot fail to speak in God’s name. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 63:2-6,8-9 Our souls yearn for God. Second Reading Romans 12:1-2 Paul encourages the Romans to stay faithful to God. Gospel Reading Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus speaks of his Passion and rebukes Peter for his objection. Background on the Gospel Reading Today’s Gospel continues the story that began in last we

Download Bulletin Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 22:19-23 God will remove Shebna from his office as master of the palace. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 138:1-3,6,8 God’s kindness is forever. Second Reading Romans 11:33-36 Paul sings praise to God. Gospel Reading Matthew 16:13-20 Simon Peter acknowledges Jesus as the Christ and is given the key to the Kingdom of Heaven. Background on the Gospel Reading It is important to read today’s Gospel and n

Download Bulletin Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 56:1,6-7 The Lord reveals his salvation to all. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 67:2-3,5-6,8 All the nations will praise God. Second Reading Romans 11:13-15,29-32 God’s favor to Israel is irrevocable. Gospel Reading Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus heals the daughter of the Canaanite woman because of her great faith. Background on the Gospel Reading Today we move ahead in our reading of Matthew’s Gospel. Last we

Download Bulletin Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 55:1-3 The Lord will renew his covenant with the descendants of David. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145:8-9,15-18 The Lord provides for his people. Second Reading Romans 8:35,37-39 Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Gospel Reading Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds the crowd with five loaves and two fish. Background on the Gospel Reading Today we jump ahead in our reading of Matthew's Gospel t

Download Bulletin Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading 1 Kings 3:5,7-12 Solomon pleases God when he asks for a wise and understanding heart to better govern the people. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130 The law of the Lord is more precious than silver and gold. Second Gospel Reading Romans 8:28-30God chose us to be conformed to the image of his Son. Gospel Reading Matthew 13:44-52 (shorter form: Matthew 13:44-46) Jesus teaches about the Ki

Download Bulletin Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Wisdom 12:13,16-19 God has shown himself to be a God of justice and mercy. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 86:5-6,9-10,15-16 A prayer to God for mercy. Second Reading Romans 8:26-27 The Spirit intercedes for us with God. Gospel Reading Matthew 13:24-43 (shorter form: Matthew 13:24-30) Jesus offers parables about the Kingdom of Heaven and explains them to his disciples. Background on the Gospel Reading In today’s Gospe

Download Bulletin Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Isaiah 55:10-11 The Word of the Lord shall achieve its purpose. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 65:10-14 A prayer of praise to God for his abundance. Second Reading Romans 8:18-23 Together with all of creation, we await God’s redemption. Gospel Reading Matthew 13:1-23 (shorter form: Matthew 13:1-9) Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is like seed that has been sown on good soil. Background on the Gospel Reading T

Download Bulletin Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Zechariah 9:9-10 The Lord shall come to reign in Zion. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145:1-2,8-11,13-14 A prayer of praise to God who is our king. Second Reading Romans 8:9,11-13 Those in whom the Spirit of God dwells must now live according to the Spirit, not the flesh. Gospel Reading Matthew 11:25-30 Jesus prays in thanks to God, who has revealed himself to the lowly. Background on the Gospel Reading Today’s read

Download Bulletin Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16a Hospitality extended to Elisha will be rewarded. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 89:2-3,16-19 Sing God’s praises forever. Second Reading Romans 6:3-4,8-11 Through Christ we are dead to sin but alive in God. Gospel Reading Matthew 10:37-42 Jesus outlines the costs and rewards of discipleship. Background on the Gospel Reading Today’s Gospel is the conclusion of the instructions and consol

Download Bulletin Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle A First Reading Jeremiah 20:10-13 Jeremiah expresses confidence that the Lord will protect him. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 69:8-10,14,17,33-35 God responds to the prayers of those in need. Second Reading Romans 5:12-15 Sin came into the world through one person; so salvation came through one person for many. Gospel Reading Matthew 10:26-33 Jesus assures the Twelve that God cares about them. Background on the Gospel Readin

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