St. Paul's Lutheran Church

05/31/2026

May 31, 2026 (The Holy Trinity)

Prayer of the Day
Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three -in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; God’s glory fills the whole earth. Alleluia
(Isaiah 6:3)

Readings and Psalm:
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20

05/24/2026

May 24, 2026 (Day of Pentecost)

Prayer of the Day
O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love. Alleluia

Readings and Psalm:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34,35b
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
John 20:19-23

05/18/2026

05/17/2026

May 17, 2026 (Seventh Sunday of Easter)

Prayer of the Day
O God of glory, your Son Jesus Christ suffered for us and ascended to your right hand. Unite us with Christ and each other in suffering and in joy, that all the world may be drawn into your bountiful presence, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia I will not leave you orphaned, says the Lord. I am coming to you Alleluia
(John 14:18)

Readings and Psalm:
Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
John 17:1-11

05/10/2026

May 10, 2026 (Sixth Sunday of Easter)

Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, you hold together all things in heaven and on earth. In your great mercy receive the prayers of all your children, and give to all the world the Spirit of your truth and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Alleluia
(John 14:23)

Readings and Psalm:
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:8-20
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21

05/03/2026

May 3, 2026 (Fifth Sunday of Easter)

Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life with all the world, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Alleluia
(John 14:16)

Readings and Psalm:
Acts 7:55-60
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14

04/26/2026

April 26, 2026 (Fourth Sunday of Easter)

Prayer of the Day
O God our shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys of death. Guide us by your voice, that we may walk in certainty and security to the joyous feast prepared in your house, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia Jesus says, I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. Alleluia
(John 10:14)

Readings and Psalm:
Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 23
1 Peter 2:1-25
John 10:1-10

04/19/2026

April 19, 2026 (Third Sunday of Easter)

Prayer of the Day
O God, your Son makes himself known to all his disciples in the breaking of bread. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia Our hearts burn within us while you open to us the scriptures Alleluia
(Luke 24:32)

Readings and Psalm:
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35

04/12/2026

April 12, 2026 (Second Sunday of Easter)

Prayer of the Day
Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith in you and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Alleluia
(John 20:29)

Readings and Psalm:
Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm 16
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31

04/05/2026

April 5, 2026 (Resurrection of Our Lord -Easter Sunday)

Prayer of the Day
Victorious Lord, you have defeated every one of my enemies. Alleluia! Sin could not stand up to you. Alleluia!
Death could not hold you. Alleluia! In your life restored I see your ultimate will for your creation. Lord, I believe your resurrection is only the beginning. I believe there is more to come. And I trust that your eternal victory over sin and death is, and will be, my eternal victory over sin and death. Come quickly, Lord! Alleluia! Amen.

Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia. Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
(1 Corinthians 5:7, 8)

Readings and Psalm:
Exodus 15:1-21
1 Corinthians 15:1-6, 12-26
John 11:1-45