The Easter Season
Second Sunday of Easter: April 12, 2026
First Reading: Acts 5:29-42
Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
First Reading: Acts 5:29-42
Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
The Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Sunday: April 5, 2026
Old Testament: Exodus 15:1-11
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Holy Gospel: Luke 24:1-11
Old Testament: Exodus 15:1-11
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Holy Gospel: Luke 24:1-11
Season of Lent
Palm Sunday: March 29, 2026
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 32:36-39
Epistle: Philippians 2:8-11
Holy Gospel: John 12:13-23
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 32:36-39
Epistle: Philippians 2:8-11
Holy Gospel: John 12:13-23
Fifth Sunday in Lent: March 22, 2026
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Epistle: Romans 8:1-11
Holy Gospel: John 11:1-45
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Epistle: Romans 8:1-11
Holy Gospel: John 11:1-45
Fourth Sunday in Lent: March 15, 2026
Old Testament: Isaiah 42:14-21
Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-14
Holy Gospel: John 9:1-41
Old Testament: Isaiah 42:14-21
Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-14
Holy Gospel: John 9:1-41
Third Sunday in Lent: March 8, 2026
Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7
Epistle: Romans 5:1-8
Holy Gospel: John 4:5-26
Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7
Epistle: Romans 5:1-8
Holy Gospel: John 4:5-26
Second Sunday in Lent: March 1, 2026
Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-9
Epistle: Romans 4:1-, 13-17
Holy Gospel: John 3:1-17
Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-9
Epistle: Romans 4:1-, 13-17
Holy Gospel: John 3:1-17
First Sunday in Lent: February 22, 2026
Old Testament: Genesis 3:1-21
Epistle: Romans 5:12-19
Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Old Testament: Genesis 3:1-21
Epistle: Romans 5:12-19
Holy Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Epiphany Season
The Transfiguration of Our Lord: February 15, 2026
Old Testament: Exodus 24:8-18
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Old Testament: Exodus 24:8-18
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: February 8, 2026
Old Testament: Isaiah 58:3-9a
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
Old Testament: Isaiah 58:3-9a
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: February 1, 2026
Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
The Confession of Saint Peter: January 18, 2026
First Reading: Acts 4:8-13
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:1-15
Holy Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
First Reading: Acts 4:8-13
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:1-15
Holy Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
The Epiphany of the Lord: January 11, 2026 (Observed)
Old Testament: Isaiah 60:1-6
Epistle: Ephesians 3:1-12
Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Old Testament: Isaiah 60:1-6
Epistle: Ephesians 3:1-12
Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Christmas Season
The Presentation of the Lord: January 4, 2026
Old Testament: Numbers 6:22-27
Epistle: Galatians 3:23-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:21
Old Testament: Numbers 6:22-27
Epistle: Galatians 3:23-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:21
Feast of the Holy Innocents: December 28, 2025
Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:15-17
Epistle: Revelation 14:1-5
Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:13-18
Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:15-17
Epistle: Revelation 14:1-5
Holy Gospel: Matthew 2:13-18
Christmas Eve - Behold the Child!: December 24, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Epistle: Titus 2:11-14
Holy Gospel: Luke2:1-20
Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Epistle: Titus 2:11-14
Holy Gospel: Luke2:1-20
Advent Season
Fourth Sunday in Advent: December 21, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-17
Epistle: Romans 1:1-71
Holy Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
Old Testament: Isaiah 7:10-17
Epistle: Romans 1:1-71
Holy Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
Third Sunday in Advent: December 14, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10
Epistle: James 5:7-11
Holy Gospel: Matthew 11:2-15
Old Testament: Isaiah 35:1-10
Epistle: James 5:7-11
Holy Gospel: Matthew 11:2-15
Second Sunday in Advent: December 7, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10
Epistle: Romans 15:4-13
Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10
Epistle: Romans 15:4-13
Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
First Wednesday in Advent: December 3, 2025
First Sunday in Advent: November 30, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5
Epistle: Romans 13:8-14
Holy Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
First Sunday in Advent: November 30, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5
Epistle: Romans 13:8-14
Holy Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44
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Thanksgiving Eve: November 26, 2025
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
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Pentecost Season
Christ the King Sunday (Last Sunday in Church Year): November 23, 2025
Old Testament: Malachi 3:13-18
Epistle: Colossians 1:13-20
Holy Gospel: Luke 23:27-43
Old Testament: Malachi 3:13-18
Epistle: Colossians 1:13-20
Holy Gospel: Luke 23:27-43
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: November 16, 2025
Old Testament: Malachi 4:1-6
Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 21:5-28
Old Testament: Malachi 4:1-6
Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 21:5-28
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost: November 9, 2025
Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15
Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 20:27-40
Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15
Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 20:27-40
The Feast of All Saints: November 2, 2025
Old Testament: Malachi 4:1-3
Epistle: 1 Cor. 1:18-25
Holy Gospel: Luke 6:20-26
Old Testament: Malachi 4:1-3
Epistle: 1 Cor. 1:18-25
Holy Gospel: Luke 6:20-26
The Reformation of the Church: October 26, 2025
First Reading: Genesis: 4:1-15
Epistle: Romans 3:19-28
Holy Gospel: John 8:31-36
First Reading: Genesis: 4:1-15
Epistle: Romans 3:19-28
Holy Gospel: John 8:31-36
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: October 19, 2025
Old Testament: Psalm 121
Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
Holy Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
Old Testament: Psalm 121
Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
Holy Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: October 12, 2025
Old Testament: Ruth 1: 1-19a
Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Old Testament: Ruth 1: 1-19a
Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: October 5, 2025
Old Testament: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Epistle: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 17:1-10
Old Testament: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Epistle: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Holy Gospel: Luke 17:1-10
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: September 28, 2025
Old Testament: Amos 6:1-7
Epistle: 1 Timothy 3:1-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
Old Testament: Amos 6:1-7
Epistle: 1 Timothy 3:1-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: September 21, 2025
Old Testament: Amos 8:4-7
Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-15
Holy Gospel: Luke 16:1-15
Old Testament: Amos 8:4-7
Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-15
Holy Gospel: Luke 16:1-15
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: September 14, 2025
Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11-24
Epistle: 1 Timothy 1:5-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11-24
Epistle: 1 Timothy 1:5-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: September 7, 2025
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Epistle: Philemon 1-21
Holy Gospel: Luke 14:25-35
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Epistle: Philemon 1-21
Holy Gospel: Luke 14:25-35
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: August 31, 2025
Old Testament: Proverbs 25:2-10
Epistle: Hebrews 13:1-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 14:1-14
Old Testament: Proverbs 25:2-10
Epistle: Hebrews 13:1-17
Holy Gospel: Luke 14:1-14
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: August 24, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 66:18-23
Epistle: Hebrews 12:4-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Old Testament: Isaiah 66:18-23
Epistle: Hebrews 12:4-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 13:22-30
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: August 17, 2025
Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:16-29
Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-12:3
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:49-56
Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:16-29
Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-12:3
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:49-56
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: August 10, 2025
Old Testament: Genesis 15:1-6
Epistle: Hebrews 11:1-16
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:22-34
Old Testament: Genesis 15:1-6
Epistle: Hebrews 11:1-16
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:22-34
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: August 3, 2025
Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26
Epistle: Colossians 3:1-11
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26
Epistle: Colossians 3:1-11
Holy Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: July 27, 2025
Old Testament: Genesis 18:17-33
Epistle: Colossians 2:6-19
Holy Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Old Testament: Genesis 18:17-33
Epistle: Colossians 2:6-19
Holy Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: July 20, 2025
Old Testament: Genesis 18:1-14
Epistle: Colossians 1:21-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Old Testament: Genesis 18:1-14
Epistle: Colossians 1:21-29
Holy Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: July 13, 2025
Old Testament: Genesis 18:17-33
Epistle: Colossians 2:6-19
Holy Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Old Testament: Genesis 18:17-33
Epistle: Colossians 2:6-19
Holy Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Celebration of Independence Day: July 6, 2025
Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 36:22-23
Epistle: Philippians 4:10-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 3:1-3
Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 36:22-23
Epistle: Philippians 4:10-13
Holy Gospel: Luke 3:1-3
Third Sunday after Pentecost: June 29, 2025
Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:9b-21
Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Holy Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:9b-21
Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Holy Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
Second Sunday after Pentecost: June 22, 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 65:1-9
Epistle: Galatians3:23 - 4:7
Holy Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Old Testament: Isaiah 65:1-9
Epistle: Galatians3:23 - 4:7
Holy Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Festival of the Holy Trinity: June 15, 2025
Old Testament: Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31
Second Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-36
Holy Gospel: John 8:48-59
Old Testament: Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31
Second Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-36
Holy Gospel: John 8:48-59
Festival of Pentecost: June 8, 2025
The Easter Season
The Sixth Sunday of Easter: May 25, 2025
First Reading: Acts 16:9-15
Epistle: Revelation 21:9-15, 21-27
Holy Gospel: John 16:23-33
First Reading: Acts 16:9-15
Epistle: Revelation 21:9-15, 21-27
Holy Gospel: John 16:23-33
The Fifth Sunday of Easter: May 18, 2025
The Fourth Sunday of Easter: May 11, 2025
First Reading: Acts 20:17-35
Epistle: Revelation 7:9-17
Holy Gospel: John 10:22-30
First Reading: Acts 20:17-35
Epistle: Revelation 7:9-17
Holy Gospel: John 10:22-30
The Third Sunday of Easter: May 4, 2025
First Reading: Acts 9:1-22
Epistle: Revelation 5:1-14
Holy Gospel: John 21:1-19
First Reading: Acts 9:1-22
Epistle: Revelation 5:1-14
Holy Gospel: John 21:1-19
The Second Sunday of Easter: April 27, 2025
First Reading: Acts 5:12-32
Epistle: Revelation 1:4-18
Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31
First Reading: Acts 5:12-32
Epistle: Revelation 1:4-18
Holy Gospel: John 20:19-31