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Year B ― 2020/2021Year B focuses on the Gospel of Mark with more selections from the Gospel of John than anyother year. The semi-continuous readings from the Old Testament focus on the covenant ofDavid and Wisdom literature. The second, New Testament, readings are from 1 and 2Corinthians, Ephesians, James and Hebrews.AdventNov. 29, 2020 through Dec. 24, 2020ChristmasDec. 24, 2020 through Jan. 6, 2021Time after EpiphanyJan. 7, 2021 through Feb. 16, 2021LentFeb. 17, 2021 through Mar. 31, 2021The Three DaysApr. 1, 2021 through Apr. 3, 2021EasterApr. 4, 2021 through May 26, 2021Time after PentecostMay 27, 2021 through Nov. 27, 2021YEAR B 2020/2021 — AdventThis Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the RevisedCommon Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse inparentheses.DAY AND DATEFIRST READINGSECOND READINGThu — Nov. 26Fri — Nov. 27Sat — Nov. 28Zechariah 13:1-9Revelation 14:6-13Zechariah 14:1-91 Thessalonians 4:1-18Micah 2:1-13Matthew 24:15-31Sun. Nov. 29 — First Sunday of AdventPSALMPsalm 80:1-7, 17-19Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19ReadingsIsaiah 64:1-9Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (7)1 Corinthians 1:3-9Mark 13:24-37Prayer of the DayStir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection waken us to the threateningdangers of our sins, and keep us blameless until the coming of your new day, for you live and reign withthe Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Show us your steadfast love, O LORD,*and grant us your salvation. Alleluia. (Ps. 85:7)Mon — Nov. 30Color: BlueRevelation 15:1-8OrMicah 4:1-5Psalm 79Thu., Nov. 30 — Andrew, ApostleReadingsEzekiel 3:16-21Psalm 19:1-6 (4)Romans 10:10-18John 1:35-42Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, you gave your apostle Andrew the grace to obey the call of your Son and to bring hisbrother to Jesus. Give us also, who are called by your holy word, grace to follow Jesus without delay andto bring into his presence those who are near to us, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, oneGod, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria,*and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)Tue — Dec. 1Wed — Dec. 2Thu — Dec. 3Fri — Dec. 4Sat — Dec. 5Color: Scarlet/RedMicah 4:6-13Revelation 18:1-10Micah 5:1-5aLuke 21:34-38Hosea 6:1-61 Thessalonians 1:2-10Jeremiah 1:4-10Acts 11:19-26Ezekiel 36:24-28Mark 11:27-33Sun. Dec. 6 — Second Sunday of AdventPsalm 79Psalm 79Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13ReadingsIsaiah 40:1-11Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (13)2 Peter 3:8-15aMark 1:1-8Prayer of the DayStir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve youwith purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Prepare the way of the Lord.*All flesh shall see the salva- tion of God. Alleluia. (Luke 3:4, 6)Mon — Dec. 7Tue — Dec. 8Isaiah 26:7-15Isaiah 4:2-6Color: BlueActs 2:37-42Acts 11:1-8Psalm 27Psalm 27
Wed — Dec. 9Thu — Dec. 10Fri — Dec. 11Sat — Dec. 12Malachi 2:10—3:1Luke 1:5-17Habakkuk 2:1-5Philippians 3:7-11Habakkuk 3:2-6Philippians 3:12-16Habakkuk 3:13-19Matthew 21:28-32Sun. Dec. 13 — Third Sunday of AdventPsalm 27Psalm 126Psalm 126Psalm 126ReadingsIsaiah 61:1-4, 8-11Psalm 126 (3) or Luke 1:46b-55 (52)1 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8, 19-28Prayer of the DayStir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the words of your prophets, that,anointed by your Spirit, we may testify to your light; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives andreigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. I am sending my messen- ger before you,*who will prepare your way before you. Alleluia. (Matt. 11:10)Mon — Dec. 14Tue — Dec. 15Wed — Dec. 16Thu — Dec. 17Fri — Dec. 18Sat — Dec. 19Color: Blue1 Kings 18:1-18Ephesians 6:10-172 Kings 2:9-22Acts 3:17—4:4Malachi 3:16—4:6Mark 9:9-132 Samuel 6:1-11Hebrews 1:1-142 Samuel 6:12-19Hebrews 1:5-14Judges 13:2-24John 7:40-52Sun. Dec. 20 — Fourth Sunday of AdventPsalm 125Psalm 125Psalm 125Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26Readings2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16Luke 1:46b-55 (52) or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 (1)Romans 16:25-27Luke 1:26-38Prayer of the DayStir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin thatwould obstruct your mercy, that willingly we may bear your redeeming love to all the world, for you liveand reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Here I am, the servant of the Lord;*let it be with me according to your word. Alleluia. (Luke 1:38)Mon — Dec. 21Tue — Dec. 22Wed — Dec. 231 Samuel 1:1-18Zephaniah 3:8013Zephaniah 3:14-20Color: BlueHebrews 9:1-14Romans 10:5-13Romans 13:11-14Luke 1:46b-55Psalm 96Psalm 96
YEAR B 2020/2021 — ChristmasThis Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the RevisedCommon Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse inparentheses.DAY AND DATEFIRST READINGSECOND READINGPSALMThu. Dec. 24 — Nativity of Our Lord I, Christmas EveReadingsIsaiah 9:2-7Psalm 96 (11)Titus 2:11-14Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that hereon earth we may walk in the light of Jesus' presence and in the last day wake to the rightness of hisglory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, oneGod, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:*to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messi- ah, the Lord. Alleluia.(Luke 2:10-11)Color: WhiteFri. Dec. 25 — Nativity of Our Lord II, Christmas DayReadingsIsaiah 62:6-12Psalm 97 (11)Titus 3:4-7Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20Prayer of the DayAll-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened weary hearts withpeace. Call us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, ourSavior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and a- dore the Lord.*For today a great light has come up- on the earth. Alleluia.Color: WhiteFri. Dec. 25 — Nativity of Our Lord III, Christmas DayReadings
Isaiah 52:7-10Psalm 98 (3)Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]John 1:1-14Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, you gave us your only Son to take on our human nature and to illumine the world withyour light. By your grace adopt us as your children and enlighten us with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ,our Redeemer and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:*to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messi- ah, the Lord. Alleluia.Sat — Dec. 26Jeremiah 26:1-9, 12-15Color: WhiteActs 6:8-15; 7:51-60OrPsalm 148Sat. Dec. 26 — Stephen, Deacon and MartyrReadings2 Chronicles 24:17-22Psalm 17:1-9, 15 (6)Acts 6:8—7:2a, 51-60Matthew 23:34-39Prayer of the DayWe give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of Stephen the first martyr, who looked to heavenand prayed for his persecutors. Grant that we also may pray for our enemies and seek forgiveness forthose who hurt us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- teousness' sake,*for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)Color: Scarlet/RedSun. Dec. 27 — First Sunday of ChristmasReadingsIsaiah 61:10-62:3Psalm 148 (13)Galatians 4:4-7Luke 2:22-40Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, you wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and yet more wonderfully restoredit. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of the one who came to share our humanity, Jesus Christ,your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,*
and let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Alleluia. (Col. 3:15, 16)Mon — Dec. 28Jeremiah 31:5-17Color: WhiteMatthew 2:13-18OrPsalm 148Mon. Dec. 28 — The Holy Innocents, MartyrsReadingsJeremiah 31:15-17Psalm 124 (7)1 Peter 4:12-19Matthew 2:13-18Prayer of the DayWe remember today, O God, the slaughter of the innocent children of Bethlehem by order of KingHerod. Receive into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims. By your great might frustrate thedesigns of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Saviorand Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righ- teousness' sake,*for theirs is the king- dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:10)Tue — Dec. 29Isaiah 49:5-15Color: Scarlet/RedMatthew 12:46-50OrPsalm 148Tue. Dec 29 — John, Apostle and Evangelist (transferred)ReadingsGenesis 1:1-5, 26-31Psalm 116:12-19 (15)1 John 1:1—2:2John 21:20-25Prayer of the DayMerciful God, through John the apostle and evangelist you have revealed the mysteries of your Wordmade flesh. Let the brightness of your light shine on your church, so that all your people, instructed inthe holy gospel, may walk in the light of your truth and attain eternal life, through Jesus Christ, ourSavior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. The Word became flesh and lived among us,*and we have be- held his glory. Alleluia. (John 1:14)Wed — Dec. 30Thu — Dec. 31Proverbs 9:1-121 Kings 3:5-14Color: White2 Peter 3:8-13John 8:12-19OrThu. Dec. 31, 2020 — New Year’s EvePsalm 148Psalm 148
ReadingsEcclesiastes 3:1-13Psalm 8 (1)Revelation 21:1-6aMatthew 25:31-46Prayer of the DayEternal God, you have placed us in a world of space and time, and through the events of our lives youbless us with your love. Grant that in the new year we may know your presence, see your love at work,and live in the light of the event that gives us joy forever—the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. O God, you have been our refuge*from one generation to another. Alleluia. (Ps. 90:1)Color: WhiteFri. Jan. 1, 2021 — Name of JesusReadingsNumbers 6:22-27Psalm 8 (1)Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11Luke 2:15-21Prayer of the DayEternal Father, you gave your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be a sign of our salvation. Plantin every heart the love of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with youand the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. At the name of Jesus every knee should bend,*in heaven and on earth and un- der the earth. Alleluia. (Phil. 2:10)Sat — Jan. 2Color: WhiteProverbs 1:1-7James 3:13-18Sun. Jan. 3 — Second Sunday of ChristmasPsalm 148ReadingsJeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom 10:15-21Ephesians 1:3-14John 1:[1-9] 10-18Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your graceempower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who livesand reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.OrO God our redeemer, you created light that we might live, and you illumine our world with yourbeloved Son. By your Spirit comfort us in all darkness, and turn us toward the light of Jesus Christ our
Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. All the ends of the earth*have seen the victory of our God. Alleluia. (Ps. 98:3)Mon — Jan. 4Tue — Jan. 5Color: WhiteProverbs 3:1-12James 4:11-17Proverbs 22:1-9Luke 6:27-31Wed. Jan. 6 — Epiphany of Our LordPsalm 110Psalm 110ReadingsIsaiah 60:1-6Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 (11)Ephesians 3:1-12Matthew 2:1-12Prayer of the DayO God, on this day you revealed your Son to the nations by the leading of a star. Lead us now by faithto know your presence in our lives, and bring us at last to the full vision of your glory, through your Son,Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.OrAlmighty and ever-living God, you revealed the incarnation of your Son by the brilliant shining of a star.Shine the light of your justice always in our hearts and over all lands, and accept our lives as thetreasure we offer in your praise and for your service, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who livesand reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.OrEverlasting God, the radiance of all faithful people, you brought the nations to the brightness of yourrising. Fill the world with your glory, and show yourself to all the world through him who is the true lightand the bright morning star, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with youand the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. We have observed his star at its rising,*and have come to worship him. Alleluia. (Matt. 2:2)Color: White
YEAR B 2020/2021 — Time After EpiphanyThis Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the RevisedCommon Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version of theBible.The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse inparentheses.DAY AND DATEFIRST READINGSECOND READINGThu — Jan. 7Fri — Jan. 8Sat — Jan. 91 Samuel 3:1-21Acts 9:10-19a1 Samuel 16:1-131 Timothy 4:11-161 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12Luke 5:1-11Sun. Jan. 10 — Baptism of Our LordPSALMPsalm 29Psalm 29Psalm 29ReadingsGenesis 1:1-5Psalm 29 (3)Acts 19:1-7Mark 1:4-11Prayer of the DayHoly God, creator of light and giver of goodness, your voice moves over the waters. Immerse us in yourgrace, and transform us by your Spirit, that we may follow after your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior andLord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved,*with whom I am well pleased." Alleluia. (Matt. 3:17)Mon — Jan. 11Tue — Jan. 12Wed — Jan. 13Thu — Jan. 14Fri — Jan. 15Sat — Jan. 16Color: WhiteGenesis 17:1-13Romans 4:1-12Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36Exodus 30:22-38Acts 22:2-16Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36Isaiah 41:4-12John 1:29-34Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36Judges 2:6-152 Corinthians 10:1011Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18Judges 2:16-23Acts 13:16-25Psalm 139:1-6, 13-181 Samuel 2:21-25Matthew 25:1-13Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18Sun. Jan. 17 — Second Sunday After Epiphany (Lectionary 2)Readings1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (1)1 Corinthians 6:12-20John 1:43-51Prayer of the DayThanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful redeemer, for the countless blessings and benefits yougive. May we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day
praising you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. We have found the Messiah:*Jesus Christ, who brings us grace and truth. Alleluia. (John 1:41, 17)Mon — Jan. 181 Samuel 9:27—10:8Color: Green2 Corinthians 6:14—7:1OrPsalm 86Mon. Jan. 18 — Confession of PeterReadingsActs 4:8-13Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19 (2)1 Corinthians 10:1-5Matthew 16:13-19Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, you inspired Simon Peter to confess Jesus as the Messiah and Son of the living God.Keep your church firm on the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace it may proclaim one truth andfollow one Lord, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, oneGod, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria,*and to the ends of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)Tue — Jan. 19Wed — Jan. 20Thu — Jan. 21Fri — Jan. 22Sat — Jan. 23Color: White1 Samuel 15:10-31Acts 5:1-11Genesis 16:1-14Luke 18:15-17Jeremiah 19:1-15Revelation 18:11-20Jeremiah 20:7-132 Peter 3:1-7Jeremiah 20:14-18Luke 10:13-16Sun. Jan. 24 — Third Sunday after Epiphany (Lectionary 3)Psalm 86Psalm 86Psalm 62:5-12Psalm 62:5-12Psalm 62:5-12ReadingsJonah 3:1-5, 10Psalm 62:5-12 (6)1 Corinthians 7:29-31Mark 1:14-20Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit,and make us worthy of your call, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God has come near;*repent, and believe in the good news. Alleluia. (Mark 1:15)Mon — Jan. 25Genesis 12:1-9Color: Green1 Corinthians 7:17-24Psalm 46
OrMon. Jan. 25 — Conversion of PaulReadingsActs 9:1-22Psalm 67 (3)Galatians 1:11-24Luke 21:10-19Prayer of the DayO God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the gospel to shinethroughout the world. Grant that we may follow his example and be witnesses to the truth of yourSon, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. This Jesus God raised up,*and of that all of us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)Tue — Jan. 26Wed — Jan. 27Thu — Jan. 28Fri — Jan. 29Sat — Jan. 30Color: WhiteGenesis 45:25—46:7Acts 5:33-42Psalm 46Proverbs 8:1-21Mark 3:13-19aPsalm 46Deuteronomy 3:23-29Romans 9:6-18Psalm 111Deuteronomy 12:28-32Revelation 2:12-17Psalm 111Deuteronomy 13:1-5Matthew 8:28—9:1Psalm 111Sun. Jan. 31 — Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Lectionary 4)ReadingsDeuteronomy 18:15-20Psalm 111 (10)1 Corinthians 8:1-13Mark 1:21-28Prayer of the DayCompassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually revealyour Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, thatall creation will see and know your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light;*for those who sat in the shadow of death light has dawned. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:16)Mon — Feb. 1Tue — Feb. 2Numbers 22:1-21Numbers 22:22-28Color: GreenActs 21:17-261 Corinthians 7:32-40OrFri. Feb. 2 — Presentation of Our LordReadingsMalachi 3:1-4Psalm 84 (1) or Psalm 24:7-10 (7)Psalm 35:1-10Psalm 35:1-10
Hebrews 2:14-18Luke 2:22-40Prayer of the DayAlmighty and ever-living God, your only-begotten Son was presented this day in the temple. May webe presented to you with clean and pure hearts by the same Jesus Christ, our great high priest, wholives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. My eyes have seen your salvation,*which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples. Alleluia. (Luke 2:30-31)Wed — Feb. 3Thu — Feb. 4Fri — Feb. 5Sat — Feb. 6Color: WhiteJeremiah 29:1-14Mark 5:1-20Proverbs 12:10-21Galatians 5:2-15Job 36:1-231 Corinthians 9:1-16Isaiah 46:1-13Matthew 12:9-14Sun. Feb. 7 — Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Lectionary 5)Psalm 35:1-10Psalm 147:1-11, 20cPsalm 147:1-11, 20cPsalm 147:1-11, 20cReadingsIsaiah 40:21-31Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (3)1 Corinthians 9:16-23Mark 1:29-39Prayer of the DayEverlasting God, you give strength to the weak and power to the faint. Make us agents of your healingand wholeness, that your good news may be made known to the ends of your creation, through JesusChrist, our Savior and Lord.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. The servant of God took our infirmities*and bore our diseases. Alleluia. (Matt. 8:17)Mon — Feb. 8Tue — Feb. 9Wed — Feb. 10Thu — Feb. 11Fri — Feb. 12Sat — Feb. 13Color: Green2 Kings 4:8-17, 32-37Acts 14:1-72 Kings 8:1-6Acts 15:36-41Job 6:1-13Mark 3:7-121 Kings 11:26-402 Corinthians 2:12-171 Kings 14:1-181 Timothy 1:12-201 Kings 16:1-7Luke 19:41-44Sun. Feb. 14 — Transfiguration of Our LordLast Sunday after EpiphanyPsalm 102:12-28Psalm 102:12-28Psalm 102:12-28Psalm 50:1-6Psalm 50:1-6Psalm 50:1-6Readings2 Kings 2:1-12Psalm 50:1-6 (2)2 Corinthians 4:3-6Mark 9:2-9Prayer of the DayAlmighty God, the resplendent light of your truth shines from the mountaintop into our hearts.Transfigure us by your beloved Son, and illumine the world with your image, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. This is my Son, my Chosen,*lis- ten to him! Alleluia. (Luke 9:35)Mon — Feb. 15Tue — Feb. 16Exodus 19:7-25Job 19:23-27Color: WhiteHebrews 2:1-41 Timothy 3:14-16Psalm 110:1-4Psalm 110:1-4YEAR B 2020/2021 — LentThis Church Year Calendar, Propers and Daily Lectionary uses the RevisedCommon Lectionary as it appears in Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006).Scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.The appointed psalm refrain for Sundays and festivals is from the verse inparentheses.DAY AND DATEFIRST READINGSECOND READINGPSALMWed. Feb. 17 — Ash WednesdayReadingsJoel 2:1-2, 12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12Psalm 51:1-17 (1)2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21Prayer of the DayAlmighty and ever-living God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who arepenitent. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting of our sins, we may receive fromyou, the God of all mercy, full pardon and forgiveness through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior andLord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.OrGracious God, out of your love and mercy you breathed into dust the breath of life, creating us to serveyou and our neighbors. Call forth our prayers and acts of kindness, and strengthen us to face ourmortality with confidence in the mercy of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives andreigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationReturn to the LORD, your God,*who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. (Joel 2:13)Thu — Feb. 18Daniel 9:1-14Color: Purple1 John 1:3-10Psalm 25:1-10
Fri — Feb. 19Sat — Feb. 20Daniel 9:15-25a2 Timothy 4:1-5Psalm 32Matthew 9:2-13Sun. Feb. 21 — First Sunday in LentPsalm 25:1-10Psalm 25:1-10ReadingsGenesis 9:8-17Psalm 25:1-10 (10)1 Peter 3:18-22Mark 1:9-15Prayer of the DayHoly God, heavenly Father, in the waters of the flood you saved the chosen, and in the wilderness oftemptation you protected your Son from sin. Renew us in the gift of baptism. May your holy angels bewith us, that the wicked foe may have no power over us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, wholives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationOne does not live by bread alone,*but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matt. 4:4)Mon — Feb. 22Tue — Feb. 23Wed — Feb. 24Thu — Feb. 25Fri — Feb. 26Sat — Feb. 27Color: PurpleJob 4:1-21Ephesians 2:1-10Job 5:8-271 Peter 3:8-18aProverbs 30:1-9Matthew 4:1-11Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18Romans 3:21-31Genesis 16:1-6Romans 4:1-12Genesis 16:7-15Mark 8:27-30Sun. Feb. 28 — Second Sunday in LentPsalm 77Psalm 77Psalm 77Psalm 22:23-31Psalm 22:23-31Psalm 22:23-31ReadingsGenesis 17:1-7, 15-16Psalm 22:23-31 (27)Romans 4:13-25Mark 8:31-38Prayer of the DayO God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us themeans of life. Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for thesake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, oneGod, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationMay I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,*by which the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. (Gal. 6:14)Mon — Mar. 1Tue — Mar. 2Wed — Mar. 3Thu — Mar. 4Fri — Mar. 5Sat — Mar. 6Genesis 21:1-7Genesis 22:1-19Jeremiah 30:12-22Exodus 19:1-9aExodus 19:9b-15Exodus 19:16-25Color: PurpleHebrews 1:8-12Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19John 12:36-431 Peter 2:4-10Acts 7:30-40Mark 9:2-8Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45Psalm 19Psalm 19Psalm 19
Sun. Mar. 7 — Third Sunday in LentReadingsExodus 20:1-17Psalm 19 (8)I Corinthians 1:18-25John 2:13-22Prayer of the DayHoly God, through your Son you have called us to live faithfully and act courageously. Keep ussteadfast in your covenant of grace, and teach us the wisdom that comes only through Jesus Christ, ourSavior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationWe proclaim Christ crucified,*the power of God and the wis- dom of God. (1 Cor. 1:23, 24)Mon — Mar. 8Tue — Mar. 9Wed- Mar. 10Thu — Mar. 11Fri — Mar. 12Sat — Mar. 13Color: Purple1 Kings 6:1-4, 21-221 Corinthians 3:10-232 Chronicles 29:1-11,Hebrews 9:23-2816-19Ezra 6:1-16Mark 11:15-19Genesis 9:8-17Ephesians 1:3-6Daniel 12:5-13Ephesians 1:7-14Numbers 20:22-29John 3:1-13Sun. Mar. 14 — Fourth Sunday in LentPsalm 84Psalm 84Psalm 84Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22ReadingsNumbers 21:4-9Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 (19)Ephesians 2:1-10John 3:14-21Prayer of the DayO God, rich in mercy, by the humiliation of your Son you lifted up this fallen world and rescued usfrom the hopelessness of death. Lead us into your light, that all our deeds may reflect your love,through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationGod so loved the world that he gave his only Son,*so that everyone who believes in him should not perish, but have e- ternal life. (John 3:16)Mon — Mar. 15Tue — Mar. 16Wed — Mar. 17Thu — Mar. 18Fri — Mar. 19Exodus 15:22-27Numbers 20:1-13Isaiah 60:15-22Isaiah 30:15-18Exodus 30:1-10Color: PurpleHebrews 3:1-61 Corinthians 10:6-13John 8:12-20Hebrews 4:1-13Hebrews 4:14—5:4Psalm 107:1-16Psalm 107:1-16Psalm 107:1-16Psalm 51:1-12Psalm 51:1-12
OrFri. Mar. 19 — Joseph, Guardian of JesusReadings2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16Psalm 89:1-29 (2)Romans 4:13-18Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24aPrayer of the DayO God, from the family of your servant David you raised up Joseph to be the guardian of yourincarnate Son and the husband of his blessed mother. Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of lifeand his obedience to your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reignswith you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and foreverGospel AcclamationWe have a building from God, a house not made with hands,*eternal in the heavens. (2 Cor. 5:1)Sat — Mar. 20Color: WhiteHabakkuk 3:2-13John 12:1-11Sun. Mar. 21 — Fifth Sunday in LentPsalm 51:1-12ReadingsJeremiah 31:31-34Psalm 51:1-12 (10) or Psalm 119:9-16 (11)Hebrews 5:5-10John 12:20-33Prayer of the DayO God, with steadfast love you draw us to yourself, and in mercy you receive our prayers. Strengthen usto bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, that through life and death we may live in your Son, Jesus Christ, ourSavior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationUnless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains a single grain;*but if it dies, it bears much fruit. (John 12:24)Mon — Mar. 22Tue — Mar. 23Wed — Mar. 24Thu — Mar. 25Isaiah 43:8-13Isaiah 44:1-8Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23Deuteronomy 16:1-8Color: Purple2 Corinthians 3:4-11Acts 2:14-24John 12:34-50Philippians 2:1-11OrThu. Mar. 25 — Annunciation of Our LordReadingsIsaiah 7:10-14Psalm 45 (17) or Psalm 40:5-10 (8)Hebrews 10:4-10Psalm 119:9-16Psalm 119:9-16Psalm 119:9-16Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Luke 1:26-38Prayer of the DayPour your grace into our hearts, O God, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son, JesusChrist, announced by an angel, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection;for he lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationGreetings, O favored one! The Lord is with you.*The Holy Spirit will come upon you. (Luke 1:28, 35)Fri — Mar. 26Sat — Mar. 27Color: WhiteJeremiah 33:1-9Philippians 2:12-18Jeremiah 33:10-16Mark 10:32-34, 46-52Sun. Mar. 28 — Sunday of the Passion/Palm SundayPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29ReadingsProcession with Palms: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16Isaiah 50:4-9aPsalm 31:9-16 (5)Philippians 2:5-11Mark 14:1 — 15:47 or Mark 15:1-39[40-47]Prayer of the DayEverlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take onour nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience toyour will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and forever.OrSovereign God, you have established your rule in the human heart through the servanthood of JesusChrist. By your Spirit, keep us in the joyful procession of those who with their tongues confess Jesus asLord and with their lives praise him as Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,now and forever.OrO God of mercy and might, in the mystery of the passion of your Son you offer your infinite life to theworld. Gather us around the cross of Christ, and preserve us until the resurrection, through Jesus Christ,our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Gospel AcclamationChrist humbled himself and became obedient to the point of
Readings Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 (3) or Luke 1:46b-55 (52) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 Prayer of the Day Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord Go
