Download Bulletin The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 The servant of the Lord shall bring justice to all. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 29:1-2,3-4,9-10 The Lord will give peace to the people. Second Reading Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38 God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit. Gospel Reading Matthew 3:13-17 The Spirit of God comes upon Jesus as he is baptized by John. Background on the Gospel Reading The baptism of Jesus is attested to in the Gospels o

Download Bulletin The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph First Reading Sirach 3:2-7,12-14 Honor to one's parents will be rewarded. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 128:1-2,3,4-5 Happy are those who follow the Lord's ways. Second Reading Colossians 3:12-21 Do all things in the name of Jesus and give thanks to God. Gospel Reading Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 In a dream, God tells Joseph to flee to Egypt to protect Jesus from King Herod. Background on the Gospel Reading Today we celebrate

Download Bulletin Fourth Sunday of Advent First Reading Isaiah 7:10-14 Ahaz proclaims the sign that the Lord will give: a virgin shall give birth to a son, Emmanuel. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 24:1-2,3-4,5-6 The Lord is the King of Glory who established the earth. Second Reading Romans 1:1-7 Paul greets the community at Rome and declares himself a servant of Christ Jesus. Gospel Reading Matthew 1:18-24 An angel appears to Joseph, directing him to take Mary as his wife and telli

Download Bulletin First Sunday of Advent, Cycle A First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5 Isaiah describes his vision in which all nations are gathered together by God in peace. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5,6-7,8-9 Rejoicing, let us enter the house of the Lord. Second Reading Romans 13:11-14 Be prepared, salvation is near. Gospel Reading Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus tells his disciples that the coming of the Son of Man will catch many people unprepared. Jesus tells his disciples tha

Download Bulletin Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C First Reading Malachi 3:19-20 The day of justice is coming, says the Lord. Responsorial Psalma Psalm 98:5-6,7-8,9 Sing praise to God, who rules with justice. Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Paul urges the community to follow his example and to earn their keep. Gospel Reading Luke 21:5-19 Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and warns his followers that persecution will come before the e

Download Bulletin Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome First Reading Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12 I saw water flowing out from beneath the threshold of the temple toward the east. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 46:2-3,5-6,8-9 God is our refuge and our strength. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3:9-11,16-17 You are the temple of God. Gospel Reading John 2:13-22 He spoke about the temple of his own body. Background on the Gospel Reading The story of the cleansing of the Templ

Download Bulletin The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) Sunday, November 2, 2025 First Reading Wisdom 3:1-9 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23:1-3a,3b-4,5,6 Second Reading Romans 6:3-9 Gospel Reading John 6:37-40 Background on the Gospel Reading On the Feast of All Souls, we pray for the souls of all those who have died. There are many choices of readings for this day, all focusing on our belief in the resurrection of the dead and Jesus' promise of eternal

Download Bulletin Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C First Reading Sirach 35:12-14,16-18 God hears the prayer of the poor . Responsorial Psalm Psalm 34:2-3,17-18,19, 23 The Lord hears and answers the cry of the poor. Second Reading 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Paul perseveres in faith, confident that God will rescue him. Gospel Reading Luke 18:9-14 Jesus tells the parable of the proud Pharisee who prayed from his self-importance and the tax collector who prayed humbly. Backg

Download Bulletin Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C First Reading Exodus 17:8-13 Joshua and the Israelites defeat Amalek with the help of God and his servant, Moses. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 121:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8 The Lord is the Guardian of Israel. Second Reading 2 Timothy 3:14—4:2 Paul exhorts Timothy to continue to preach the word Timothy received from his teachers. Gospel Reading Luke 18:1-8 Jesus urges his disciples to pray and not lose heart, for God hears and

Download Bulletin Background on the Gospel Reading A major theme in the Gospel of Luke is the importance of the care of the poor in the...

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Download Bulletin Background on the Gospel Reading Luke gives more attention to Jesus' teachings on prayer than any other Gospel writer....

Download Bulletin Background on the Gospel Reading The story of Jesus in the home of Martha and Mary complements the story of the Good...

Download Bulletin Background on the Gospel Reading As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem, he is confronted by a scholar of the law...