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 the 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