The 14th Sunday after Pentecost
25 August 2024
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
MINISTRY HOSPITALITY
STEWARDSHIP
Summer Schedule
June 16 - September 8
This Week & Upcoming
Sunday: 10:30am Sung Eucharist
Mon-Fri: 12pm Said Eucharist
1st Fridays: 12:30pm Adoration
No Weds Vespers or Compline
Funeral for Andrea Sears
Thursday, September 12 at 6:30pm
The funeral for Andrea, wife of Mary O’Shaughnessy, will be held in the church on September 12. All are welcome to attend.
2024 Financial Pledges
Please try and keep 2024 pledges up to date through the summer months. We rely on pledge income to help with timely payment of our bills. Thank you again to all who committed to a financial pledge.
Funeral for Fernando Soto
Saturday, September 7 at 11am
The funeral for long-time parishioner Fernando Soto will be held on September 7.
Fall Formation Schedule
The schedule for Fall classes for children and adults is now available in the Events Brochure at the back of the church and on our website.
Volunteer for a Liturgical Guild! As we prepare for the Fall season, we welcome you to sign up to be an usher, reader, or acolyte. If you would like to help before and after services, consider the Altar Guild. Contact information for each guild is below.
Acolyte Guild: Michael Cudney (Mcudney55pte@gmail.com)
Altar Guild: Sean Scheller (seanscheller@gmail.com)
Lectors Guild: Amanda Durant (atdurant@gmail.com)
Ushers Guild: Stephen Novak (stevenov13@gmail.com)
Music & Arts: Melissa Coco (melissacoccomelissa@gmail.com)
The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Please refrain from bringing food or drink (except if for young children) into the church during Mass.
Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices.
People often wish to take the time before and after worship for silent prayer. Please be considerate of your fellow worshipers by refraining from conversations before Mass and applause at the end of the postlude. Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness.
Child-care is available for children under age 6; please ask an usher for directions; all children are welcome in worship, and we encourage parents to bring children to Communion.
PRELUDE Ave verum corpus (‘Hail true Body’)
O sacrum convivium (‘O sacred feast’)
Gerald Near (b.1942)
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 460 · Hyfrydol (see pg 16)
THE ACCLAMATION
Ambrosian chant
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Hymnal S280
Robert Powell
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
All are seated.
THE FIRST LESSON Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18
Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. And Joshua said to all the people, “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: “Now therefore revere the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods; for it is the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; and the Lord drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.”
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
All remain seated for the psalm. The refrain is intoned by a cantor, then repeated by the congregation and sung as indicated.
PSALM 34:15-22
Plainsong, Mode III
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, * and his ears are open to their cry. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, * to root out the remembrance of them from the earth. Refrain
The righteous cry, and the Lord hears them * and delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted * and will save those whose spirits are crushed. Refrain
Many are the troubles of the righteous, * but the Lord will deliver him out of them all. He will keep safe all his bones; * not one of them shall be broken. Refrain
Evil shall slay the wicked, * and those who hate the righteous will be punished. The Lord ransoms the life of his servants, * and none will be punished who trust in him. Refrain
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 440 · Liebster Jesu (see pg 18) Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL John 6:56-69
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.” He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?” But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, “Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.” Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, “Do you also wish to go away?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON The Reverend Caroline Stacey
NICENE CREED
Plainsong, Mode V
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Deacon reads the intercessions for the parish. Then the leader says In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
Silence
Intercessor For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Intercessor For this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Intercessor For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Intercessor For the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit as we work towards an anti-racist society.
People For racial justice in our church, our city, our nation and in the world.
Intercessor For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Intercessor For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Intercessor For Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Sean, our Presiding Bishop-Elect; Matthew, Allen and Mary, our own Bishops; and for all the clergy and people; People For all who serve God in the Church.
Intercessor For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
Intercessor Hear us, Lord; People For your mercy is great.
Intercessor We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
Silence
Intercessor We will exalt you, O God our King; People And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Intercessor We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Silence Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; People Who put their trust in you.
Intercessor We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Said by all Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Celebrant says Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
THE PEACE
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
Then the Ministers and People greet each other in the name of the Lord.
AT THE OFFERTORY, ANTHEM
Chiara Margarita Cozzolani (1602-1678)
O dulcis Iesu, tu es fons pietatis, tu es fons bonitatis, fonsque amoris, et apud te est fons vitæ, O dulcis Iesu.
Bibat ergo in te solo anima mea, ad te solum confugiat, ad te die nocteque clamet, quia in te solo vera est quies, vera dulcedo, veraque pax et vita.
Præbe mihi, amantissime Iesu, tuum dulcissimum lumen; infunde, suavissime Domine, infunde in animam meam amabilissime tuæ lucis scintillam, ut sic illustrata irradiataque valeat te videre, te amare, amando te frui, fruendo te possidere, cum sanctis tuis in æternum. O dulcis Iesu.
O sweet Jesus, You are the source of devotion, You are the source of goodness, and the source of love, and in You is the source of life, O sweet Jesus.
So let my soul drink only from You, let it seek refuge only in You, let it cry to You day and night; for in You alone is true rest, true sweetness, and true peace and life.
Most beloved Jesus, grant me your sweetest light; lovingly infuse, most pleasant Lord, infuse the ray of Your light into my soul, so that, thus illuminated and radiant, it may be worthy to see You, to love You, to enjoy You in love, to possess You in enjoyment with your saints forever. O sweet Jesus.
OFFERTORY HYMN 307 · Bryn Calfaria (see pg 19) All stand.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Eucharistic Prayer A, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 361
The Celebrant continues: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Hymnal S129
Robert Powell
All are invited to stand or kneel while the Eucharistic Prayer is read by the Celebrant. Midway through the Eucharistic Prayer, the Celebrant says Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith;
Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant concludes. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal S149
McNeil Robinson II
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Celebrant breaks the bread. A short period of silence follows.
FRACTION ANTHEM Hymnal S170
Plainsong, Mode I
INVITATION
Celebrant The gifts of God for the people of God.
This is the Lord’s Table. All are encouraged to come forward at this time. Gluten free wafers are available from the Priest on the pulpit side of the altar. If you are not baptized, or do not wish to receive, you are encouraged to come forward for a blessing. Signal this by crossing your arms across your chest.
COMMUNION MOTET
Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
Lobet den Herren, der zu Zion wohnet verkündiget unter den Leuten sein Tun, denn er gedenket und fraget nach ihrem Blut er vergisset nicht des Schreiens der Armen.
Sing praises to the Lord which dwelleth in Zion declare among the people his doings. When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them he forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 341 · Omni die (see pg 21)
Sung by all, standing.
POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER
Said by all.
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE BLESSING & DISMISSAL
The Celebrant sings the Blessing and the Deacon dismisses the People.
People
POSTLUDE Suite for Organ: III. Finale
Gerald Near
The flowers today are given in memory of Dorothy and Charles Binkley by Charles Binkley.
Please refrain from applause at the end of the postlude, to respect the devotional practices of others.
A brief service of prayer with laying on of hands for healing follows this service, at the votive icon.
Music is reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #733601-A. All rights reserved.
SUNDAY AUGUST 25 Proper 16
10:30 am Holy Eucharist*
4:00 pm AlAnon LH
MONDAY AUGUST 26
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
TUESDAY AUGUST 27
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
THURSDAY AUGUST 29
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly PH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY AUGUST 30
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
2:00 pm Community Closet LH
4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1 Proper 17
10:30 am Holy Eucharist*
4:00 pm AlAnon LH * Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.
STEWARDSHIP & GIVING
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AROUND THE BLOCK
BARROW ST. GARDENS OPEN
Monday - Saturday, 10am - dusk Sunday, 12:00pm - dusk
THRIFT SHOP OPEN
Wednesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm. 212.924.9364
thriftshop@stlukeinthefields.org
Parish Intercessions
Parish Intercessions are read during services and/or circulated to our Intercessory Prayer Group. Persons listed below are prayed for weekdays by name at the 12pm Eucharist and on other occasions throughout the week. Due to the large need, the list is kept to family, loved ones, and close friends of parishioners only; names remain on the list for two weeks. To add a name, provide an update, or to have a name removed from the list, please e-mail prayerlist@stlukeinthefields.org or call the front office at 212.924.0562.
For Those Who are Ill or in Need of Intercession
Charlie Chase, cousin of Bruce Goerlich
Terri Fiore
Rev. Katherine Katsanis-Semel
Dawn Nguyen
Genny Smith
Travis, friend of Donald Conrad
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Tasos Skotis, uncle of Rev. Katherine Katsanis-Semel
For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls This Week
Takeo Hood, mother of Ernest Varina Johnson, mother of Tina Johnson
Louis Tedeschi, father of Frank
Magruder Wingfield, father of Garth
For Those Preparing for Marriage
Dawn Nguyen & Joseph DeAngelis
Natalie Bryt & Nickolas Mannarino
In Thanksgiving for the Birth of a Child
Atticus Roberts, son of Rachel and Wes Roberts
For our Parish of St Luke in the Fields
St. Luke’s School
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Ann’s Church for the Deaf, Manhattan Anglican Cycle of Prayer
La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico
The Church of St. Luke in the Fields
487 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Telephone: 212.924.0562
Pastoral Emergencies: Please email any clergy member in the event of an emergency.
MINISTRY & WORSHIP
The Reverend Caroline Stacey, Rector
212.924.0562 | cstacey@stlukeinthefields.org
The Reverend Andrew Ancona, Senior Associate 212.924.9327 | aancona@stlukeinthefields.org
The Reverend Victoria Lewis, School Chaplain & Associate
212.924.5960 vlewis@stlukeinthefields.org
David Shuler, Director of Music & Organist
212.633.2167 | dshuler@stlukeinthefields.org
The Reverend Thomas Miller, Assisting Clergy
ADMINISTRATION
Craig King, Director of Business and Financial Operations
212.633.7817 | cking@stlukeinthefields.org
Devon Cooper, Accountant 212.924.1523 | dcooper@stlukeinthefields.org
Anthony Serrano, Facilities Director 212.924.3080 | aserrano@stlukeinthefields.org
Hannah Sohn, Outreach & Development Manager 212.414.7442 | hsohn@stlukeinthefields.org
Website: www.stlukeinthefields.org
Email: info@stlukeinthefields.org
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Facebook Group: “St. Luke in the Fields”
Amina Syedullah, Communications Manager
212.647.1837 | asyedullah@stlukeinthefields.org
Andrew Forell, Archivist
212.924.0562 | aforell@stlukeinthefields.org
Elana Steinberg, Thrift Shop Manager 212.924.9364 | esteinberg@stlukeinthefields.org
Lily Del Rosso, Parish Office Administrator 212.924.0562 | edelrosso@stlukeinthefields.org
ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL
Tracy Fedonchik, Head 212.924.5960 | www.stlukeschool.org
ST. LUKE’S VESTRY
Theresa Goldsborough & Michael Cudney, Wardens
Donald Conrad
Bruce Goerlich
Michael Hudson
Samuel Jordan Celina KhuryMorejon
Non Voting
Valerie Komor
Jack Spencer
Grady Tarplee Naveen Thacker, Clerk
David Moody, Treasurer
Doug Houston, Recording Secretary
Email Contact: Vestry@stlukeinthefields.org
August Vestry On Call: Michael Hudson (917.208.0383)
Jack Spencer (804.307.1355)