​The Third Sunday in Lent
March 12, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling
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The Lessons
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42

​The Collect
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Second Sunday in Lent
March 5, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling
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The Lessons
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17

​The Collect
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Sunday of Lent
February 26, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Canon Morgan MacIntire
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The Lessons
​​Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11

​The Collect
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling

The Lessons
Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 103:8-14
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

​The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 12, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling

The Lessons
Sirach 15:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37

​The Collect
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

​The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 5, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling

The Lessons
Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 112
1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Matthew 5:13-20

​The Collect
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

​The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 22, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling

The Lessons
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1, 5-13
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Matthew 4:12-23

​The Collect
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Epiphany
January 8, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling

The Lessons
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

​The Collect
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Holy Name of Our Lord
January 1, 2023 - Revised Common Lectionary, Year A
​The Rev. Julia G. Rusling

The Lessons
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 8
Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 2:15-21

​The Collect
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.