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 Holy Cross Day   September 14

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world to  himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery  of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and  follow him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy  Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

Saint Matthew   September 21

We thank you, heavenly Father, for the witness of your apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of your Son our Savior;  and we pray that, after his example, we may with ready wills  and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow him;  through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you  and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Saint Michael and All Angels   September 29

Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals:  Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and  worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may  help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

Saint Luke  October 18

Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your  Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power