Holy Communion – July 30

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Lectionary 17

Thanksgiving for Music

Commemoration of Bach, Schütz, and Handel, musicians

Readings:

• 2 Chronicles 5:2, 11-14    Praising God when the Ark was brought into the Temple
• Psalm 150    Let everything that has breath praise the Lord
• Romans 8:26-39    Nothing can separate us from God’s love
• Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52    Parables of the reign of heaven

The first reading (2 Chronicles) and Psalm 150 are in observance of the Thanksgiving for Music and commemoration of Bach, Schütz, and Handel. The second reading (Romans) and gospel (Matthew) are from the lectionary: Year A Lectionary 17.

Bulletin (service leaflet)