27th to 30th Sundays in Ordinary Time – Cycle A – October 4 to October 25, 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
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Priesthood Sunday)
September 27, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: As We Gather at Your Table #839-G3/738-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 25 Remember Your Mercies #38-G3/27-GC or Respond & Acclaim
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Let Justice Roll Like a River #810-G3/709-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Here I Am, Lord #777-G3/695-GC
2nd Communion: Jesus, the Lord #491-G3/403-GC
Sending Forth: Bring Forth the Kingdom #734-G3/640-GC
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Respect Life Sunday (10:30 School led)
October 4, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: Bring Forth the Kingdom #734-G3/640-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 80 The Vineyard of the Lord – Respond & Acclaim
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Christ in Me, Arise p. 5 HS, sheet
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: One Bread, One Body #932-G3/813-GC
2nd Communion: You Are All We Have #586-G3/508-GC
Sending Forth: For the Life of the World #901-G3/792-GC
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: Gather Your People #837-G3/742-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 23 I Shall Live in the House of the Lord – Respond & Acclaim
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Joyous Cup #929-G3/815-GC (begins at 1:30 on YouTube)
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Miracle of Grace p. 11 HS/sheet
2nd Communion: Psalm of Hope (Vs. 4, *1, *2) #684-G3/589-GC (YouTube link has different verses)
Sending Forth: All Creatures of Our God & King #611-G3/523-GC
Feast of St. Gerard Majella
Friday, October 16, 2026
Gathering: Joyful, Joyful We Adore You #614-G3/520-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 16 You Are My God, My Only Good – Respond & Acclaim
***NOTE: the tune is the same, the response and verses are different***
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Only This I Want #782-G3/701-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Unless a Grain of Wheat #783-G3/699-GC
2nd Communion: Instrumental or Salve Regina #880-G3/780-GC
Sending Forth: How Great Thou Art #578-G3/496-GC
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 18, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus #949-G3/826-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 96 Give the Lord Glory and Honor – Respond & Acclaim
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: I Have Loved You #588-G3/508-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: You Are All We Have #586-G3/508-GC
2nd Communion: You Are Mine #721-G3/627-GC
Sending Forth: Sing of the Lord’s Goodness #610-G3/532-GC
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 25, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: Joyful, Joyful We Adore You #614-G3/520-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 18 I Love You Lord, My Strength – Respond & Acclaim
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Here Am I #804-G3/713-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: We Have Been Told #784-G3/694-GC
2nd Communion: In Every Age #716-G3/na-GC
Sending Forth: We Will Serve the Lord #753-G3/652-GC
Solemnity of All Saints
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Link to Readings
(Prelude for 10:30 AM: Build My Life p. 8, Hymn Supplement)
Gathering: For All the Saints #884-G3/791-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 24 We Long to See Your Face #37-G3/25-GC
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: God is Love #699-G3/608-GC
or In Christ Alone p. 9, Hymn Supplement
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Blest Are They #735-G3/636-GC
2nd Communion: Miracle of Grace p. 11 HS/sheet
Sending Forth: Sing with All the Saints in Glory #539-G3/442-GC
Mass of Remembrance – All Souls
Monday, November 2, 2026
Link to Readings
Prelude: Holy Darkness – sheet
Gathering: Christ, Be Our Light #590-G3/512-GC
Gloria: omitted
Responsorial: Ps. 23 The Lord is My Shepherd – Spirit & Psalm
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Do Not Let Your Hearts be Troubled #869-G3/765-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: The Cloud’s Veil #710-G3/619-GC
2nd Communion: Instrumental
Sending Forth: Sing with All the Saints in Glory #539-G3/442-GC
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling #641-G3/613-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 63 My Soul is Thirsting (Joncas) #55-G3/43-GC or
Respond & Acclaim
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Eye Has Not Seen #728-G3/616-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Table Song #923-G3/833-GC
2nd Communion: Do Not Let Your Hearts be Troubled #869-G3/765-GC
Sending Forth: Soon & Very Soon #865-G3/758-GC
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sacred Heart 100th Anniversary Celebration
November 15, 2026
Link to Readings
Prelude: O God of Loveliness p. 10, Hymn Supplement
Gathering: All People that On Earth Do Dwell #853-G3/746-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 128 Blest Are Those Who Love You #86-G3/70-GC
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: On Eagles Wings #691-G3/593-GC (On Eagle’s Wings – SATB – arranged by Douglas E. Wagner)
Soprano Alto Tenor Bass
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Unless a Grain of Wheat #783-G3/699-GC
2nd Communion: Ubi Caritas #696-G3/na-GC
Sending Forth: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #616-G3/536-GC
Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 22, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King #573-G3/492-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 23 The Lord is My Shepherd – Spirit & Psalm
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: What You Have Done for Me #816-G3/714-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn) p. 6, Hymn Supplement
2nd Communion: Jesus, the Lord #491-G3/403-GC
Sending Forth: Crown Him with Many Crowns #574-G3/489-GC
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Link to Readings
Gathering: We Gather Together #638-G3/549-GC
Gloria: Mass of Renewal
Responsorial: Ps. 145 I Will Praise Your Name #92-G3/76-GC
Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Renewal
Preparation of the Gifts: Let There Be Peace on Earth #829-G3/723-GC
Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Renewal
(Holy; Memorial Acclamation-When We Eat; Amen; Lamb of God)
1st Communion: Take & Eat #950-G3/812-GC
2nd Communion: Instrumental
Sending Forth: Now Thank We All Our God #636-G3/545-GC
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