Readings - Sunday, 27 June 2021 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 8)

Note: There are two sets of first readings (with accompanying Psalms) given for the Sundays after Pentecost: (a) a new semi-continuous set, and (b) a set related thematically to the gospels (as in the earlier form of the lectionary). It is intended that either one of these two sets be used throughout and that they not be mixed.

First Reading:
a) 2 Samuel 1:1,17-27 David mourns for Saul and Jonathan
b) Lamentations 3:22-33 The Lord’s goodness and mercy will not fail

Psalm:
Psalm 130 - Psalm 130 Antiphon: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.  (Ps 130:1a NRSV)
Psalm 30 - Psalm 30 Antiphon: I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.  (Ps 29:1a NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
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Psalm 30_standard
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Second Reading:
2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Paul encourages generous giving

Gospel:
Mark 5:21-43 Jesus restores a girl to life and heals a woman

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