2nd Sunday to 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A + Confirmation & Ash Wednesday
January 18 to February 18, 2026

To help with your spiritual preparation for Sunday here are links to:
USCCB Daily Readings

“Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations”

Creighton University – Daily Reflections

Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2026
Link to Readings

Prelude: Wood of the Cradle #436-G3/358-GC
Gathering: On Jordan’s Bank #418-G3/344-GC 
Gloria: Mass of Wisdom
Responsorial: Ps. 104 Bless the Lord, My Soul – R&A
Gospel Acclamation: Christmastime Alleluia – sheet
Preparation of the Gifts: Come to the Water #584-G3/502-GC 
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-Save Us, Savior; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Behold the Lamb #939-G3/824-GC 
2nd Communion: Christ, Be Our Light #590-G3/350-GC
Sending Forth: All the Ends of the Earth #604-G3/526-GC

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 18, 2026
Link to Readings

Gathering: All Are Welcome #850-G3/741-GC 
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 40 – R&A
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Behold the Lamb #939-G3/824-GC 
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When we eat this bread; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Here I Am, Lord #777-G3/671-GC 
2nd Communion: Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn) – sheet/p.6 HS
Sending Forth: All the Ends of the Earth #604-G3/526-GC

Confirmation
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 7 PM
Link to Readings

Gathering: Here I Am, Lord #777-G3/671-GC 
Omitted – Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 144 Blessed be the Lord, my Rock – sheet
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Holy Spirit, We’re Calling You – sheet, p.3 HS
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When we eat this bread; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: We Come to Your Feast #938-G3/814-GC 
2nd Communion: Instrumental as needed
Sending Forth: Go Make a Difference #775-G3/664-GC

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, 2026
Link to Readings

Gathering: Christ, Be Our Light #590-G3/350-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 27 The Lord is My Light #41-G3/29-GC
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Lord, When You Came #781-G3/678-GC 
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When we eat this bread; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Let Us Be Bread #946-G3/808-GC 
2nd Communion: One Bread, One Body #932-G3/813-GC
Sending Forth: Go Make a Difference #775-G3/664-GC

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2026
Link to Readings

Gathering: O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God #902-G3/800-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 146 Praise the Lord, My Soul, Ref. II (CK) or R&A – sheet
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Blest Are They #735-G3/636-GC 
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When we eat this bread; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Table Song #923-G3/833-GC 
2nd Communion: Song of the Body of Christ #924-G3/807-GC
Sending Forth: We Are the Light of the World #529-G3/515-GC

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2026
Link to Readings

Gathering: City of God #766-G3/663-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 112 R&A – sheet
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Here Am I #804-G3/695-GC 
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When we eat this bread; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Bread of Life from Heaven #943-G3/803-GC 
2nd Communion: God is Love #699-G3/608-GC
Sending Forth: They’ll Know We Are Christians #835-G3/728-GC

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2026
Link to Readings

Gathering: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus #949-G3/826-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 119 Happy Are They (CK) or R&A – sheet
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Eye Has Not Seen #728-G3/616-GC 
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When we eat this bread; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Miracle of Grace – sheet, p.11 HS 
2nd Communion: Jesus, Heal Us #952-G3/846-GC
Sending Forth: We Will Serve the Lord #753-G3/652-GC

Ash Wednesday 
February 18, 2026
Link to Readings

Gathering: From Ashes to the Living Font vs. 1,2,4 #474-G3/402-GC
Gloria: omitted
Responsorial: Ps. 51 Be Merciful, O Lord #51-G3/41-GC
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Distribution of Ashes: Remember You Are Dust #469-G3/391-GC
Preparation of the Gifts:  The Cross of Jesus #482-G3/396-GC 
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Wisdom
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-Save Us, Savior; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Return to God #478-G3/410-GC 
2nd Communion: Deep Within #486-G3/410-GC
Sending Forth: Ashes #962-G3/852-GC