The Eight Tones and the Anthems ('Alleluia Verses')

Tones

Tone I (Days 1, 9, 17, 25) -
 Though the stone had been sealed and the soldiers were watching over Thy grave, Thou didst rise from the dead on the third day and give life to the world, O Saviour. Wherefore all the Angelic Powers cried to Thee: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ; glory to Thy Kingdom; glory to Thy dispensation, O merciful Lord. Alleluia!

Tone II (Days 2, 10, 18, 26) -
When unto death Thou hadst come down, O Life Immor tal, Thou slew Hades with the splendor of Thy divinity; and when Thou hadst raised up all the dead from the nethermost abyss, O Lord, the heavenly hosts in  triumph shouted: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Tone III (Days 3, 11, 19, 27) -
Let the heavenly hosts rejoice, let all men be glad on earth, for the Lord revealed His glory, He raised up His powerful arm, He struck down Death by His death, As the first-born of all the dead, He delivered us from the bonds of Hades, and gave us salvation and mercy. Alleluia!

Tone IV (Days 4, 12, 20, 28) -
 When the women disciples of the Lord had heard from the Angel the joyous message of the Resurrection, they cast away their ancestral sentence and announced to the Apostles: Death has been despoiled, Christ our God is risen and has granted to the world His great mercy. Alleluia!

Tone V (Days 5, 13, 21, 29) -
Let all believers praise and worship the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit, born of a Virgin for our salvation, for He conde scended to be nailed upon the Cross in the flesh, and to suffer death for us, and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection. Alleluia!

Tone VI (Days 6, 14, 22, 30) -
The Angelic Hosts appeared before Thy tomb and the watching soldiers dropped like dead men, while Mary was looking for Thy sacred re mains. Thou hast entered Hades triumphantly; Thou hast greeted the Virgin joyously, and Thou hast granted life to the world. O Lord, Who art risen from the dead, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Tone VII (Days 7, 15, 23, 31) -
Thou hast abolished Death by death on the Cross; Thou hast opened Paradise to the repentant sinner; Turned the grief of the Myrrh-bearers into joy; and hast commanded Thy Apostles to proclaim that Thou, O Christ our God, art risen and hast granted to the world Thy great mercy. Alleluia!

Tone VIII (Days 8, 16, 24) -
Thou descended from Heaven, O merciful Lord; Thou en dured three days in the tomb; Thou hast delivered us from sinful passions. O Lord, our life and resurrection, glory to Thee. Alleluia!


Anthems

Requiem Anthem   - 
Thou hast raised Lazarus from the dead as a pledge for the uni versal resurrection, O Christ our God. Wherefore, like Jerusalem’s crowds we carry the symbols of victory, and we cry to Thee: O Conqueror of death: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia!

Marian Anthem - Feasts of the Theotokos. 
Thou hast preserved virginity after birth and life after death, O Mother of God; thou hast passed into life eternal and, through thy prayers, thou dost redeem our souls from death. Alleluia!

Anthem for Feasts of the Holy Apostles and Evangelists -
 Forever blest art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast illumined Thy fisherman disciples with the inspiring wisdom of the Holy Spirit, and hast drawn all mankind into Thy fold through them. Gracious and merciful Saviour, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Anthem for Feasts of the Saints - 
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast appointed the Holy Saints as torch-bearers upon earth, and through them led all mankind to Thy true Faith. O merciful Saviour, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Nuptial Masses -
 O most holy Theotokos, the day of your Annunciation is the crown of our salvation and the manifestation of the eternal mystery. The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin, and Gabriel announces the good tidings of grace. Wherefore let us also, with Gabriel, greet the most holy, pure, blessed, and glorified Mother of God: Hail, Mary full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Alleluia!

Advent Anthem  - 
Thou hast justified the Forefathers in their faith, when through them Thou wast betrothed unto the Church of the Gentiles. These Saints are proud of the glory that a noble offspring of theirs, the Blessed Virgin Mary, gave birth to Thee.
Through their prayers, O Christ our God, have mercy upon us. Alleluia!

Christmas Anthem  -
Thy birth, O Christ our God, has given rise to the light of knowl edge in the world, for they that worshipped the stars have been taught by a star to wor ship Thee, O Sun of Righteousness, and to acknowledge Thee as the sunrise of heaven; O Lord, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Anthem for the Feast of the Circumcision  -
O merciful Lord, Who art by nature God, Thou hast taken upon Thyself man’s form unalterably, and to fulfil the law, Thou hast willingly submitted to circumcision in the flesh, in order to enlighten our minds and heal our passions. Glory to Thy righteousness; glory to Thy compassion; glory to Thine inef fable condescension, O Word of God. Alleluia!

Anthem for Epiphany and for Masses of the Holy Trinity - 
When in the Jordan Thou wast baptized, O Lord, the worship of the Holy Trinity was made manifest, for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, and called Thee His beloved Son, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truthfulness of the proclamation. O Christ our God, Who hast revealed Thyself, and hast enlightened the world, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Anthem for Candlemas - Feast of the Purification.
 Hail, Virgin, full of grace and Moth er of God, for from you arose the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, Who enlight ened those in darkness. Do you rejoice also, O righteous Simeon, for you have received in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who conferred resurrection upon us. Alleluia!

Lenten Anthem, and for all Ember Days  - 
Thy Church has flourished throughout the world through the blood of Thy Martyrs, who ever cry unto Thee, O Christ our God: Send down mercy upon Thy people, give peace to Thy community, and grant salvation to our souls. Alleluia!

Anthem for Passiontide; Masses of the Passion of Our Lord -  
As by baptism we are buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy resurrection we rise unto eternal life, and praising Thee we cry: Hosanna in the highest, blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia!

Easter Anthem  -
 Now Christ is risen in glory, trampling down Death by death, and unto all the dead He hath bestowed life again. Alleluia!

Anthem for Whitsuntide and for Masses of the Holy Spirit - 
Forever blest art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast illumined Thy disciples with the inspiring wisdom of the Holy Spirit, and hast drawn all mankind into Thy fold through them. Gracious and mer ciful Saviour, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Anthem for the Feast of the Transfiguration - 
Thou wast transfigured on the moun tain, O Christ our God, and Thou hast shown Thy glory to Thy Apostles as they were able to receive it. Reveal to us also Thy everlasting light through the intercession of Thy blessed Mother; O Giver of Light, glory to Thee. Alleluia!

Anthem for Saint Mary’s Assumption - 
You have preserved virginity after birth and life after death, O Mother of God; you have passed into life eternal; and through your prayers you redeem our souls from death. Alleluia!

Anthem for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross;  -
 Save Thy people, O Lord our God, and bless Thine inheritance. Grant victory to the faithful over the enemy, and protect us through the might of Thy Cross. Alleluia!

Anthem for the Presentation of Saint Mary in the Temple - 
Today is the prelude to the grace of God, and the proclamation of the salvation of humanity. The Virgin appears triumphantly in the temple of God, and Christ is foretold to all mankind. Wherefore let us shout to her loudly: Hail, O you who are the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation. Alleluia!

THE LECTIONARY 

The Major Feasts Celebrated in the Old Roman Orthodox Rite

December 25 (January 7, NS) CHRISTMAS - FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.

January 1 (January 14, NS) CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

January 6 (January 19, NS) EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

February 2 (Feb. 15, NS) CANDLEMAS - PURIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - "LADY DAY".

March 25 (April 7, NS) THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST- THE ANNUNCIATION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

Moveable PALM SUNDAY - THE ENTRANCE OF THE LORD INTO JERUSALEM.

Moveable EASTER SUNDAY / HOLY PASCHA - THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Moveable ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (Thursday).

Moveable PENTECOST SUNDAY - DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - "WHITSUNDAY".

August 6 (August 19, NS) TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

August 15 (August 28, NS) ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

September 8 (Sept. 21, NS) NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

September 14 (Sept. 27, NS) EXALTATION OF THE HOLY AND LIFE-GIVING CROSS.

November 1 (Nov. 14, NS) ALL SAINTS DAY - "ALL HALLOWS".

November 21 (Dec.4, NS) ENTRY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY INTO THE TEMPLE.

Readings for Requiem Masses
November 2 (Nov. 15, NS) ALL SOULS DAY (REQUIEM MASSES FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED).
All Souls Day is celebrated on November 3rd / 16th , if the 2nd / 15th of November is a Sunday.

1st Liturgy: Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 Gospel: John 5:25-29.

2nd Liturgy: Epistle: 2 Machabees 12:43-46 Gospel: John 6:37-40.

3rd Liturgy: Epistle: Revelation/Apoc. 14:13 Gospel: John 6:51-55.

REQUIEM MASS FOR THE DAY OF DEATH OR THE DAY OF THE BURIAL.
Epistle: I Thessalonians 4:12-17 Gospel: John 11:21-27

REQUIEM MASS FOR THE ANNIVERSARY DAY OF DEATH OR BURIAL.
Epistle: 2 Machabees 12:43-46 Gospel: John 6:37-40.

DAILY REQUIEM MASS FOR THE DEAD.
Epistle: Revelation / Apocalypse 14:13 Gospel: John 6:51-55.

DAILY REQUIEM (FUNERAL) MASS READINGS.

Monday: Epistle: Romans 14:6-9 Gospel: John 5:17-24.

Tuesday: Epistle: 1 Cor. 15:39-57 Gospel: John 5:24-30.

Wednesday: Epistle: 2 Cor. 5:1-10 Gospel: John 6:35-39.

Thursday: Epistle: 1 Cor. 15:20-28 Gospel: John 6:40-44.

Friday: Epistle: 1 Cor. 15:46-57 Gospel: John 6:48-54.

Saturday: Epistle: 1 Thess. 4:13-17 Gospel: John 5:24-30.

Readings for the Holy Sacraments
BAPTISM & CHRISMATION [CONFIRMATION]
Epistle: Romans 6:3-11 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20.

MARRIAGE Epistle: Ephesians 5:20-33 Gospel: John 2:1-11.

HOLY UNCTION Epistle: James 5:13-16 Gospel: Matthew 8:1-15.

HOLY ORDERS If the Ordination Service is celebrated on a day for which the Proper of the Day does not take precedence, then the following two readings which are prescribed for a Mass of the Holy Spirit are to be used: Epistle: Acts 8:14-17 Gospel: John 14:23-31.

ABSOLUTION & COMMUNION
There are no specified Readings for Absolution/Repentance/Confession, nor for Holy Communion/Holy Eucharist. However, two readings are prescribed for a votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist. They are:
 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Gospel: John 6:56-59.

Readings for Particular Services
A Service usually is for an individual, while a General Service may be for several individuals.

Service of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
 Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 (or) Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28.

Service of the Holy Bodiless Powers of Heaven; of the Archangels; of the Holy Angels.
 Epistle: Hebrews 2:2-10 Gospel: Luke 10:16-21 (or) Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

General Service of Holy Prophets.
 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25 (or) Hebrews 6:13-20 (or) James 5:10-20 Gospel: Matthew 23:29-39 (or) Luke 11:47-54.

Service of the Vigil of an Holy Apostle.
 Epistle: Ecclesiasticus 44:25-45:9 Gospel: John 15:12-16.

General Service of Holy Apostles.
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: Luke 10:1-15 (or) Luke 10:16-21.

Service of a Holy Abbot.
Epistle: Ecclesiasticus 45:1-6 Gospel: Matthew 19:27-29.

Service of a Holy Abbess.
 Epistle: Esther 14:1-4, 18-19 Gospel: Matthew 19:27-29.

Service of a Sainted Hierarch or Prelate.
 Epistle: Hebrews 7:26-8:2 Gospel: John 10:9-16.

General Service of Sainted Hierarchs or Prelates.
 Epistle: Hebrews 13:17-21 Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19 (or) John 10:9-16.

Service of a Sainted Bishop of Rome.
 Epistle: 1 Peter 5:1-4, 10-11 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19.

Service of a Venerable Saint, Monk, or Fool-for-Christ.
 Epistle: Galatians 5:22-6:2 Gospel: Matthew 11:27-30 (or) Luke 6:17-23.

Service of a Holy Confessor.
Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-17 Gospel: Luke 12:8-12.

Service of a Holy Unmercenary Healer.
 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:27 - 13:8 Gospel: Matthew 10:1, 5-8.

Service of a Holy Martyr.
 Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Gospel: Luke 12:1-12 (or) John 15:17 - 16:2.

General Service of Holy Martyrs.
 Epistle: Romans 8:28-39 (or) Hebrews 11:33- 40 Gospel: Matthew 10:16-22 (or) Luke 21:12-19.

Service of a Clergy Martyr (Hieromartyr).
 Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: Luke 12:32-40.

General Service of Clergy Martyrs (Hieromartyrs).
Epistle: Hebrews 5:4-10 (or) Philippians 3:20 - 4:3 Gospel: Luke 6:17-23 (or) Luke 10:22-24 (or) Luke 14:25-35.

Service of a Monk or Nun, Martyr.
 Epistle: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Gospel: Mark 8:34-9:1.

General Service of Monks or Nuns, Martyrs.
 Epistle: Romans 8:28-39 Gospel: Matthew 10:32-33,37-38;19:27-30 (or) Luke 12:8-12.

General Service of Holy Nuns.
 Epistle: Galatians 3:23-29 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 (or) Luke 7:36-50.

General Service of Holy Women, Martyrs.
 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (or) Galatians 3:23-29 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 (or) Mark 5:24-34.

Service of a Holy Woman, Not A Martyr.
 Epistle: Proverbs 31:10-31 Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52.

Service of a Virgin Martyr.
 Epistle: Ecclesiasticus 51:1-8, 12 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13.

Service of a Virgin, Not a Martyr.
 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 10:17-18; 11:1-2 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13.

Service of a Bishop Martyr. 
Epistle: James 1:12-18 Gospel: Luke 14:26- 33.

Service of a Confessor Bishop.
Epistle: Ecclesiasticus 43:16-27; 45:3-20 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-23.

Service of a Bishop, Not a Confessor.
 Epistle: Ecclesiasticus 31:8-11 Gospel: Luke 12:35-40.

Service of a Doctor of the Church.
 Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Gospel: Matthew 5:13-19.

Readings for Votive Masses
When a Holy Mass is celebrated for a particular purpose, the special Readings listed below may be used. 

Holy Eucharist. 
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Gospel: John 6:56-59.

The Holy Trinity. 
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 13:11 Gospel: John 15.

The Holy Spirit. 
Epistle: Acts 8:14-17 Gospel: John 14:23-31.

For the Sick.
 Epistle: James 5:13-16 Gospel: Matthew 8:1-15.

Dedication of a Temple. 
Epistle: Revelation/Apocalypse 21:2-5 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10.

The Holy Angels. 
Epistle: Revelation/Apocalypse 5:11-14 Gospel: John 1:45-51.

For Peace. 
Epistle: 2 Machabees 1:1-5 Gospel: John 20:19-23.

Blessing Holy Water.
 Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: John 5:1-4.

Ecclesiastical Calendar & Lectionary

LECTIO CONTINUA

This abbreviated Lectionary contains Continuous Readings of the Scriptures (Lectio Continua). By using this Lectionary for the Masses for every Sunday of the year, the entirety of the Holy Gospels and of several Epistles, as well as a large number of Psalms, and important Readings from the Old Testament, may be read out in Mass each year. The Anthems are the Alleluia-Anthems of the Eight Tones, which are incorporated in the Ordinary of the Mass. The Proper Readings for fasts & feasts provided in our Church Calendar and Lectionary always may be read instead of these Lections. On Major Feasts of the year, in particular, the feast's Proper Readings should be the day's Lections. 

Sunday falls on (OS) date: ... Name of Sunday ... Old Testament ... Psalm [KJV#] ... New Testament ... Anthem in Tone: ... Holy Gospel:

Matthew
January 1-7 ... 1st Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 1-2:3 ... Ps. 8 ... James 1 ... Tn. I ... Matthew 1-3.
Jan. 8-14 ... 2nd Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 2: 4-24 ... Ps. 12 ... James 2 ... Tn. II ... Matthew 4-5.
Jan. 15-21 ... 3rd Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 3 ... Ps. 5 ... James 3 ... Tn. III ... Matthew 6-7.
Jan. 22-28 ... 4th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 4 ... Ps. 2 ... James 4 ... Tn. IV ... Matthew 8-10.
Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 ... 5th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 5-6 ... Ps. 7 ... James 5 ... Tn. V ... Matthew 11-12.

February 5-11 ... 6th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 7-8 ... Ps. 9 ... 1 Peter 1 ... Tn. VI ... Matthew 13-14.
Feb. 12-18 ... 7th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 9 ... Ps. 13 ... 1 Peter 2 ... Tn. VII ... Matthew 15-16.
Feb. 19-25 ... 8th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 11 ... Ps. 1 ... 1 Peter 3 ... Tn. VIII ... Matthew 17-18.
Feb. 26- Mar. 4 ... 9th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 12-13 ... Ps. 11 ... 1 Peter 4 ... Tn. I ... Matthew 19-20.
* Leap Years ... On Sunday, March 4th. ... Gen. 14 ... Ps. 14 ... Acts 2 ... Tn. I ... John 1.

March 5-11 ... 10th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 15-16 ... Ps. 6 ... 1 Peter 5 ... Tn. II ... Matthew 21-22.
March 12-18 ... 11th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 17 ... Ps. 10 ... 2 Peter 1 ... Tn. III ... Matthew 23-24.
March 19-25 ... 12th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 18-19 ... Ps. 3 ... 2 Peter 2 ... Tn. IV ... Matthew 25-26.
Mar. 26 - April 1 ... 13th Sunday of Matthew. ... Gen. 21-22 ... Ps. 4 ... 2 Peter 3 ... Tn. V ... Matthew 27-28.

Mark
April 2-8 ... 1st Sunday of Mark. ... Gen. 27 ... Ps. 25 ... 1 John 1 ... Tn. VI ... Mark 1.
April 9-15 ... 2nd Sunday of Mark. ... Gen. 37 ... Ps. 28 ... 1 John 2 ... Tn. VII ... Mark 2-3.
April 16-22 ... 3rd Sunday of Mark. ... Gen. 41 ... Ps. 20 ... 1 John 3 ... Tn. VIII ... Mark 4-5.
April 23-29 ... 4th Sunday of Mark. ... Gen. 45 ... Ps. 23 ... 1 John 4 ... Tn. I ... Mark 6.
Apr. 30 - May 6 ... 5th Sunday of Mark. ... Gen. 50 ... Ps. 15 ... 1 John 5 ... Tn. II ... Mark 7-8.

May 7-13 ... 6th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 1-2 ... Ps. 27 ... 2 John ... Tn. III ... Mark 9.
May 14-20 ... 7th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 3-4 ... Ps. 17 ... 3 John ... Tn. IV ... Mark 10.
May 21-27 ... 8th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 5-6:13 ... Ps. 29 ... Jude ... Tn. V ... Mark 11.
May 28 - June 3 ... 9th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 7-8 ... Ps. 16 ... Philemon ... Tn. VI ... Mark 12.

June 4-10 ... 10th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 9-10 ... Ps. 26 ... 2 Timothy 1 ... Tn. VII ... Mark 13.
June 11-17 ... 11th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 11-12 ... Ps. 21 ... 2 Timothy 2 ... Tn. VIII ... Mark 14.
June 18-24 ... 12th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 13-14 ... Ps. 24 ... 2 Timothy 3 ... Tn. I ... Mark 15.
June 25 - July 1 ... 13th Sunday of Mark. ... Ex. 16-17 ... Ps. 19 ... 2 Timothy 4 ... Tn. II ... Mark 16.

Luke
July 2-8 ... 1st Sunday of Luke. ... Ex. 19 ... Ps. 34 ... Titus 1 ... Tn. III ... Luke 1-2.
July 9-15 ... 2nd Sunday of Luke. ... Ex. 20 ... Ps. 36 ... Titus 2 ... Tn. IV ... Luke 3.
July 16-22 ... 3rd Sunday of Luke. ... Ex. 24-25 ... Ps. 39 ... Titus 3 ... Tn. V ... Luke 4-5.
July 23-29 ... 4th Sunday of Luke. ... Ex. 32 ... Ps. 41 ... 1 Timothy 1 ... Tn. VI ... Luke 6-7.
July 30 - Aug. 5 ... 5th Sunday of Luke. ... Ex. 33 ... Ps. 32 ... 1 Timothy 2 ... Tn. VII ... Luke 8-9.

August 6-12 ... 6th Sunday of Luke. ... Ex. 34 ... Ps. 43 ... 1 Timothy 3 ... Tn. VIII ... Luke 10-11.
Aug. 13-19 ... 7th Sunday of Luke. ... Ex. 40 ... Ps. 42 ... 1 Timothy 4 ... Tn. I ... Luke 12-13.
Aug. 20-26 ... 8th Sunday of Luke. ... Lev. 18 ... Ps. 44 ... 1 Timothy 5 ... Tn. II ... Luke 14-15.
Aug.27 - Sept.2 ... 9th Sunday of Luke. ... Num. 17 ... Ps. 30 ... 1 Timothy 6 ... Tn. III ... Luke 16-17.

September 3-9 ... 10th Sunday of Luke. ... Num. 20 ... Ps. 40 ... Colossians 1 ... Tn. IV ... Luke 18-19.
Sept. 10-16 ... 11th Sunday of Luke. ... Num. 27 ... Ps. 38 ... Colossians 2 ... Tn. V ... Luke 20-21.
Sept. 17-23 ... 12th Sunday of Luke. ... Num. 32 ... Ps. 33 ... Colossians 3 ... Tn. VI ... Luke 22-23.
Sept. 24-30 ... 13th Sunday of Luke. ... Num. 34 ... Ps. 35 ... Colossians 4 ... Tn. VII ... Luke 24.

John
October 1-7 ... 1st Sunday of John. ... Deut. 6 ... Ps. 50 ... 1 Thess. 1 ... Tn. VIII ... John 1.
Oct. 8-14 ... 2nd Sunday of John. ... Deut. 8 ... Ps. 49 ... 1 Thess. 2 ... Tn. I ... John 2-3.
Oct. 15-21 ... 3rd Sunday of John. ... Deut. 10 ... Ps. 52 ... 1 Thess. 3 ... Tn. II ... John 4-5.
Oct. 22-28 ... 4th Sunday of John. ... Deut. 11 ... Ps. 47 ... 1 Thess. 4 ... Tn. III ... John 6-7.
Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 ... 5th Sunday of John. ... Deut. 31 Ps. 56 1 Thess. 5 ... Tn. IV ... John 8-9.

November 5-11 ... 6th Sunday of John. ... Deut. 34 Ps. 61 2 Thess. 1 ... Tn. V ... John 10-11.
Nov. 12-18 ... 7th Sunday of John. ... Josh. 1 ... Ps. 45 ... 2 Thess. 2 ... Tn. VI ... John 12-13.
Nov. 19-25 ... 8th Sunday of John. ... Josh. 2 ... Ps. 53 ... 2 Thess. 3 ... Tn. VII ... John 14-15.
Nov. 26 - Dec 2 ... 9th Sunday of John. ... Josh. 3 ... Ps. 54 ... Galatians 1 ... Tn. VIII ... John 16-17.

December 3-9 ... 10th Sunday of John. ... Josh. 4 ... Ps. 51 ... Galatians 2 ... Tn. I ... John 18.
Dec. 10-16 ... 11th Sunday of John. ... Josh. 5 ... Ps. 48 ... Galatians 3 ... Tn. II ... John 19.
Dec. 17-23 ... 12th Sunday of John. ... Josh. 6 ... Ps. 58 ... Galatians 4 ... Tn. III ... John 20.
Dec. 24-30 ... 13th Sunday of John. ... Isaiah 7: 10-25 ... Ps. 57 ... Galatians 5-6 ... Tn. IV ... John 21.
* Dec. 31 ... Sunday, December 31st. ... Micah 6: 6-8 ... Ps. 46 ... Acts 2 ... Tn. V ... John 1.

* There are 52 Sundays each year, 13 each of Saint Matthew, Saint Mark, Saint Luke, and Saint John. It is possible to have an extra Sunday on March 4th of a Leap Year. It is also possible to have an extra Sunday on December 31st in any Year. All the dates given in this Lectio Continua are Church Calendar (i.e., Old Style) dates. 
Numbering: The Scripture citations in this Lectio Continua use the King James Version of the Holy Bible numbering system.