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These readings are from the Anglican Church of Canada’s adaptation of the Revised Common Lectionary. On Sundays and feast days there is a link to the full readings.

Liturgical Year C: Dec 1, 2024 to Nov 29, 2025
Liturgical Year A: Nov 30, 2025 to Nov 28, 2026

Saturday, April 4th, 2026

Holy Saturday (Red)
Day of discipline and self-denial
Easter Eve (White or Gold)

Holy Saturday

Celebration of the Eucharist: The Holy Eucharist is not celebrated, nor is the sacrament (if reserved) received, on Holy Saturday, except in the case of extreme necessity. If a liturgy of the word apart from the daily office is desired, it may consist of the Eucharistic liturgy up to and including the Confession and Absolution, with no dismissal.

Morning Prayer: Ps 95 (Invitatory), 88; Lam 3:37-58; Heb 4:1-16; Coll 320

Holy Eucharist: Propers 320; Job 14:1-14 or Lam 3:1-9, 19-24; Ps 31:1-4, 15-16; 1 Pet 4:1-8; Mt 27:57-66 or Jn 19:38-42; no dismissal

Evening Prayer: This office is only to be used before the Great Vigil: Ps 27; (Job 19:21-27a); Rom 8:1-11; Coll 320

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