guidelines for lectors
Preparing To Read Lessons
Instructions for Lectors and Preachers The readings for each Sunday can be found on-line at:http://www.lectionarypage.net/From the First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025 until Christ the King Sunday, December 3, 2028:1. Whenever there are two tracks of readings to choose from,always prepare to read from TRACK 1.Example: On June 7 2026, (The Second Sunday after Pentecost)there are two tracks of readings. Lectors should prepare to read the Track 1 readings.Genesis 12:1-9 Psalm 33:1-12 Romans 4:13-25 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 2. If there are two readings to choose from for a specific part of the liturgy(ex. two Old Testament readings; two psalms or a canticle and a psalm; two epistles) always prepare to READ THE SELECTION THAT APPEARS FIRST on the Lectionary Page.Example: On February 15, 2026 (Last Sunday after Epiphany) there is a choice between Psalm 2 or Psalm 99 Since Psalm 2 is listed first on the Lectionary Page, lectors should prepare to read Psalm 2.
3. Sometimes a reading will have [some of the verses surrounded by brackets.]When this happens, WE DO NOT READ THE VERSES BETWEEN THE BRACKETS. 4. If the preacher chooses to use a bible passage that is different from these instructions, IT IS THE PREACHER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO LET THE LECTORS AND PARISH SECRETARY KNOW OF ANY CHANGES, so the bulletin will be prepared correctly and the lectors canprepare to read. If you have any questions, contact Paul LeClair.