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 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 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

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