Sunday, May 20, 2012Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Sunday, May 20

First Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Matthias added to the apostles
Psalm: Psalm 1 (Psalm 1 NRSV)
The LORD knows the way of the righteous. (Ps. 1:6)
Second Reading: 1 John 5:9-13
Life in the Son of God
Gospel: John 17:6-19
Christ's prayer for his disciples
Liturgical Color: White

Saturday, May 26, 2012Vigil of Pentecost (Year B)
Saturday, May 26

First Reading: Exodus 19:1-9a
The covenant at Sinai
First Reading (Alternate): Acts 2:1-11
Believers are filled with the Spirit to tell God’s deeds.
Psalm: Psalm 33:12-22
The LORD is our help and our shield. (Ps. 33:20)
Psalm (Alternate): Psalm 130
There is forgiveness with you. (Ps. 130:3)
Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17, 22-27
Praying with the Spirit
Gospel: John 7:37-39
Jesus is the true living water
Liturgical Color: Red

Sunday, May 27, 2012Day of Pentecost (Year B)
Sunday, May 27

First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Filled with the Spirit to tell God's deeds
First Reading (Alternate): Ezekiel 37:1-14
Life to dry bones
Psalm: Psalm 104:25-35, 37 (Psalm 104:24-34, 35b NRSV)
Alleluia. OR Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:31)
Second Reading: Romans 8:22-27
Praying with the Spirit
Second Reading (Alternate): Acts 2:1-21
Filled with the Spirit to tell God's deeds
Gospel: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Christ sends the Spirit of truth
Liturgical Color: Red

Thursday, May 31, 2012Visit of Mary to Elizabeth
Thursday, May 31

First Reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Hannah prays and exults in the LORD
Psalm: Psalm 113
Let the name of the LORD be blessed from this time forth forevermore. (Ps. 113:2)
Second Reading: Romans 12:9-16b
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep
Gospel: Luke 1:39-57
Mary greets Elizabeth and exults in the Lord
Liturgical Color: White