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Readings
The readings for Sundays in February are as follows:
| First Reading | Second Reading | Gospel | |
| February 2 Presentation of Christ |
Malachi 3: 1-5 | Hebrews 2: 14-18 | Luke 2: 22-40 |
| February 9 Epiphany 5 |
Isaiah 58: 1-12 | 1 Corinthians 2: 1-16 | Matthew 5: 13-20 |
| February 16 Epiphany 8 Second before Lent |
Isaiah 49: 8-16a | 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 | Matthew 6: 24-34 |
| February 23 Epiphany 9 Next before Lent |
Deuteronomy 11: 18-21, 26-28 |
Romans 1: 16-17 + Romans 3: 22-31 |
Matthew 7: 21-29 |
Year’s Mind
In this month we remember especially Una Whyte, Jean Greer, Phoebe and Henry Kerr, Betty Rankin, Myra Simpson, Muriel Kelly, Mary Beattie.
Eternal Lord God, who holdest all souls in life: We beseech thee to shed forth upon all the faithful departed the bright beams of thy light and heavenly comfort; and grant that they, and we with them, may at length attain to the joys of thine eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
The Cycle can be seen in full here.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
2nd: The Anglican Church of Burundi
9th: The Anglican Church of Canada
16th: The Church of the Province of Central Africa
23d: The Anglican Church of Central America
The Cycle can be seen if full here.
