Propers for St Mark’s Day
Entrance Antiphon
Go out to the whole world, and preach the Gospel to all creation, alleluia.
The Collect
Almighty God,
who enlightened your holy Church
through the inspired witness of your evangelist Saint Mark,
grant that we, being firmly grounded in the truth of the Gospel,
may be faithful to its teaching in both word and deed:
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
The Readings
As St Mark’s Day is the Patronal Festival of St Mark, Chadderton, you may wish to use this Gospel Acclamation before reading the Gospel.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!
We are preaching a crucified Christ, who is the power and wisdom of God.
Alleluia!
Missal (St Mark’s) 1 Peter 5:5-14
Psalm 89
Mark 16:15-20
RCL (St Gabriel’s) Acts 15:35-41
Psalm 119:9-16
Ephesians 4:7-16
Mark 13:5-13
Communion Antiphon
The following antiphon may be used immediately before or after an Act of Spiritual Communion.
I am with you always, says the Lord, until the end of the world. Alleluia!
Seasonal Ending
May the infinite and glorious Trinity,
+ the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
bless us, direct us in good works,
and when our work on earth is done,
grant us eternal life, with St Mark, and all the saints.
Amen.
Parish Church of St Mark Chadderton 