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Year A
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 4, 2026
2026 (Year A) 2027 (Year B) 2028 (Year C)

Year A: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 5: 1-7

Ps 80: 9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20

Phil 4: 6-9

Mt 21: 33-43

TAKE TIME TO CHAT
  • Who do the different people in the story represent (i.e., the landowner, servants, tenants, the son)?
  • What does the vineyard represent?
  • List some of the “fruit” that Jesus wants you to produce within your family or community.
ACTIVITY

Visit an Apple Orchard

Visit an apple orchard or your local farmer’s market to pick up some delicious produce. Enjoy a hayride or an outdoor stroll and appreciate the beauty of God’s creation!

PRAYER

Family Examen

St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Examen is an opportunity for peaceful daily reflective prayer. It invites us to find the movement of God in all the people and events of our day. The Examen is simply a set of introspective prompts. The prayer below is adapted for families. Lead your family in this Examen prayer:

  • For what time or event are you most grateful (thankful/happy)? (Initially, you may have to name a few things in a young child’s day to help them catch on to the practice for #1 and #2.)
  • For which moment are you least grateful?
  • How did you show love today? (For very young children, you may ask additional questions as your family beginsthis spiritual practice. Ex.: Who did you share with today? Who did you help today? It won’t be long before they understand the question and can reflect and respond without your assistance.)
  • What was one time your actions or behavior were negative, or you withheld showing kindness? (Again, for young children you might ask: Was there a time you did not share today? Was there a time you said a hurtful word or did not help?)
  • Briefly give thanks for this time of reflection and sharing. Thank God for teaching each of you to be more loving.
LITURGY LINK

Find the Confessional at your church. Which sacrament is celebrated in the confessional?

FAMILY CHALLENGE
Often, we hear people say, “Oh my God” or “Jesus” in an irreverent way. This week, show respect to God by trying to not use the Lord’s name in vain.
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St. Faustina (October 5)
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Servant of God Terence James Cooke (October 6)
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Puppy Chow
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 6 cups Rice Chex or Crispix cereal 1 ½ to 2 cup...
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Divine Mercy Sunday Sundaes
·       Get ice cream in the flavor(s) of your choice. ·       Prepare toppings of your choice (e.g., caramel, chocolate sauce, strawberries, chocolat...
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Root Beer Float
3 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream 1 can Root Beer Add 3 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream to a tall glass. Pour Root Beer over ice cream and serve with a straw or ...
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Banana Boats
4 small bananas ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ cup miniature marshmallows Preheat oven to 300º. Slit each banana lengthwise through 1 side of peel,...
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EXPLORE THE YEAR
Jan 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
Jan 11 - The Baptism of the Lord
Jan 18 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jan 25 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 1 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 8 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 15 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 22 - First Sunday of Lent
Mar 1 - Second Sunday of Lent
Mar 8 - Third Sunday of Lent
Mar 15 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mar 22 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Mar 29 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Apr 5 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Apr 12 - Second Sunday of Easter and Sunday of Divine Mercy
Apr 19 - Third Sunday of Easter
Apr 26 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 3 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 10 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 17 - The Ascension of the Lord
May 24 - Pentecost Sunday
May 31 - The Most Holy Trinity
Jun 7 - The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Jun 14 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jun 21 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jun 28 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 5 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 12 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 19 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 2 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 9 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 16 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 23 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 30 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 6 - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 13 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 20 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 27 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 4 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 11 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 18 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 25 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 1 - All Saints
Nov 8 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 15 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 22 - The Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Nov 29 - First Sunday of Advent
Dec 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
Dec 13 - Third Sunday of Advent
Dec 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Dec 27 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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