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St. Andrew the Apostle is sometimes called the First-Called as he is among the first listed among those the Gospels list as disciples. St. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland, Ukraine and Russia.

St. Andrew's feast is notable as the Sunday closest to it is the First Sunday of Advent.

At the Mass

The following is taken from:

The Introit

Antiphon: Psalm 139 Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast.

Verse: Ibid O Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me: thou knowest my down sitting and mine uprising.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Repeat the Antiphon Right dear are thy ...

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 157-161

The Collect

Almighty God, who didst give such grace unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that he readily obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him without delay: Grant unto us all, that we, being called by thy holy word, may forthwith give up ourselves obediently to fulfil thy holy commandments; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Page 260

The Epistle
Romans 10. 8.

What saith the Scripture? Near is the word, in thy mouth and in thy heart, even the word which we proclaim. If thou shalt confess with thy mouth that Jesus is Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved; for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame. For there is no difference between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord of all is rich unto all that call upon him; for Whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the Gospel; for Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. And yet I say, Have they not heard? Yea, verily, Their sound went out into all the earth, And their words unto the ends of the world.

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The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Page 260

Gradual and Alleluia

Psalm 45 Thou shalt make them princes in all lands: they shall remember thy Name, O Lord. Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children: therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee.

Alleluia. Alleluia. The Lord loved Andrew as a sweet savour. Alleluia.

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 157-161

The Gospel
St. Matthew 4. 18.

Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me; and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

Matthew 4:18-22 NIV KJV NRSV NASB RSV NKJV ESV

The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Page 262

The Offertory

Psalm 139 Right dear are thy friends, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast.

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 157-161

The Preface

Upon All Saints’ Day and other Festivals of Saints.

Who in the multitude of thy Saints hast compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses, that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us, and together with them may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. Therefore with Angels, etc.

The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Page 81

The Communion

St. Matthew 4. 19. Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men: and they straightway left their nets, and followed the Lord.

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 157-161

At the Offices

Vigil

Psalm(s): 116, 117
First Lesson: Ecclesiasticus 14:20–end
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 4:9–16
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Morning Prayer

Psalm(s): 19, 20
First Lesson: Zechariah 8:20–end
Second Lesson: John 1:35–42
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Evening Prayer

Psalm(s): 96, 97
First Lesson: Ezekiel 47:1–12
Second Lesson: John 12:20–32
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