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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

Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mem (White)
Accession Day of HM King Charles III (Green)
Season of Creation

Morning Prayer: Ps 45; Job 29:1-20; Acts 14:1-18; Coll 378 or Coll 8, 677 (The King) (Mem: 403 or FAS 273)

Holy Eucharist: Nativity of the BVM: Propers 403 or FAS 273; Is 61:9-11; Ps 132:6-8, 14-18; Lk 1:26-33; Preface of the Incarnation
Or
Feria: As Sunday, except: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1-5; Lk 6:12-19; Preface of Weekdays (Mem: 403 or FAS 273)
Or
Accession: Coll 8, 677; 1 Kgs 3:6-14; Ps 72:1-7; Mt 22:15-22; Prayers of the People, Litany 5, 114; Prayer over the Gifts 413; Preface of Weekdays; Prayer after Communion 413

Evening Prayer: Ps 47, 48; (1 Kgs 16:23-34); Jn 10:31-42; Coll 378 or Coll 8, 677 (The King) (Mem: 403 or FAS 273)

Accession Day: Propers recommended above for Accession come from various sources within the BAS. It is recommended that the Accession of HM the King be noted in the Prayers of the People at the Eucharist if there is no Accession service.

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