Book of Alternative Services
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.
The current liturgical year is Year A (November 30, 2025 to November 28, 2026)
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist - HD (White) [or May 6]
Feria in Christmastide (White)
Eve of Christmas I (White)
Within the Octave of Christmas
Feria in Christmastide (White)
Eve of Christmas I (White)
Within the Octave of Christmas
Morning Prayer:
Saint John: Ps 97, 98; Pr 8:22-30; Jn 13:20-35; Coll 406 or FAS 163
Or
Feria: Ps 148, 149, 150; Is 41:17-20; Heb 2:10-18; Coll 275
Or
Feria: Ps 148, 149, 150; Is 41:17-20; Heb 2:10-18; Coll 275
Holy Eucharist:
Saint John: Propers 406 or FAS 163; Gen 1:1-5, 12-19 or Gen 1; 1 Jn 1:1-9; Ps 92:1-2, 11-14; Jn 20:1-8; Preface of Apostles
Or
Feria: As Christmas, except: 1 Jn 1:5-10; Ps 27:5-13; Jn 1:6-14
Or
Feria: As Christmas, except: 1 Jn 1:5-10; Ps 27:5-13; Jn 1:6-14
Evening Prayer:
Ps 125, 126; (Is 25:1-9); Mt 1:18-25; Coll 276 (Eve of Christmas I)
Note: Saint John may be observed on December 27 or May 6.
Eve of Precedence: The first Eve of Christmas I takes precedence over the first Eve of Saint John unless he is the Patron and the Patronal Festival is celebrated today.
Eve of Precedence: The first Eve of Christmas I takes precedence over the first Eve of Saint John unless he is the Patron and the Patronal Festival is celebrated today.
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