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 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe First Reading 2 Samuel 5:1-3 David is anointed king. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5 Enter the house of the Lord rejoicing. Second Reading Colossians 1:12-20 Hymn to Jesus as the first-born of all creation. Gospel Reading Luke 23:35-43 Jesus is crucified under the title King of the Jews. Background on the Gospel Reading Today as a Church, we conclude our liturgical year and celebrate the F

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

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