The following pages are taken from the Lectionary for Mass, and give the full text of the appointed Scripture readings for a wedding mass. You will need to chose an Old Testament reading, a New Testament reading, and a Gospel reading. Please remember that you can choose readers for only the first two readings. The presider or other priest/deacon proclaims the gospel.

Old Testament Reading	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
New Testament Reading	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Gospel Reading	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

It’s important to note that readings are proclaimed directly from the Lectionary. As a sign value of care for God’s Word, we do not encourage reading from photocopied sheets.

We encourage your readers to spend a few minutes with one of our parish lectors in order to prepare properly for an effective proclamation of God’s Word. This can be arranged for a convenient time.

Notes for the Lector
• readings are proclaimed from the ambo (pulpit), located on the left side of the sanctuary when looking at the altar. As the altar is the “table of the Lord’s supper,” the ambo is the “table of God’s word.”
• readings are proclaimed from the Lectionary, the Church’s ritual book, not from photocopied sheets. The Lectionary will be marked for your reading. As a backup, please make a note of the lectionary number and/or page number of your reading. Readings contained in this resource are exact copies of the Lectionary pages, so you can become familiar with the page layout.
• remember to read more slowly and deliberately than you would in normal conversation. Our church building is a large room with its own acoustical requirements. Reading too quickly or too softly will make the text unintelligible.
• The customary introduction/conclusion of a reading are as printed: “A reading from the book/letter...” All Old and New Testament readings conclude with a few seconds of silence, followed by “The Word of the Lord.” Please note that the summary statement in smaller print is not read, nor is the Bible citation (chapter and verse numbers).