The 16th Sunday after Pentecost
8 September 2024
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
STEWARDSHIP
Fall Homecoming Reception
Thursday, September 26 6:30-8:30pm in the Gardens
$25 suggested donation
RSVP by September 23 online: saintlukesnyc.org/fallreception by email: info@stlukeinthefields.org by phone: 212.924.0562
We welcome you back to the block! Our annual reception features small plates, refreshments and live music. Sponsored by the Parish Life and Stewardship Committees.
This Week & Upcoming
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.
Regular Sunday Schedule Resumes
Beginning September 15
9:15am Choral Eucharist 11:15am Choral Eucharist Live streams will be available.
Registration Sunday | September 15
Registration for Fall Formation Classes for all ages during coffee hours. For more information please contact Fr. Ancona. You can view the full schedule on our website or pick up pamphlets at the back of the church.
20/30s - Night Out!
September 13th
Join us for an evening out in the Village. We will attend Saint Lucy: A musical hagiography at St. Joseph’s Church, followed by a gathering at a local establishment.
Requests for more information about the play and RSVPs can be sent by email to Fr. Ancona. See you there!
Liturgical Guilds Dinner
Thursday, September 19 6:30pm in the Rectory All Liturgical Guilds members and their spouses are invited to this annual event. Please RSVP online saintlukesnyc.org/ liturgicalguilds or contact the Parish Office (info@stlukeinthefields.org | 212.924.0562)
More announcements can be found on page 15.
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 Fugue in C Major
Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 410 · Lauda anima (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 us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All are seated.
THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 35:4-7a
Say to those who are of a fearful heart, ‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.’ Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water.
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.
Plainsong, Mode II
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul! * I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Refrain
Put not your trust in rulers, nor in any child of earth, * for there is no help in them. When they breathe their last, they return to earth, * and in that day their thoughts perish. Refrain
Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! * whose hope is in the Lord their God; Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; * who keeps his promise for ever; Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, * and food to those who hunger. Refrain
The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; * the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous; the Lord cares for the stranger; * he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked. The Lord shall reign for ever, * your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah! Refrain
My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “Have a seat here, please,” while to the one who is poor you say, “Stand there,” or, “Sit at my feet,” have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court? Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you? You do well if you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.For the one who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery but if you murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty. For judgment will be without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 469 · St. Helena (see pg 17) Sung by all, standing.
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 7:24-37
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin. She begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Then he said to her, “For saying that, you may go—the demon has left your daughter.” So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone. Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue. Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure, saying, “He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON The Reverend Victoria Lewis
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
Dieterich Buxtehude
In te, Domine, speravi: non confundar in aeternum.
In you, O Lord, I have put my hope, let me never be confounded.
OFFERTORY HYMN 618 · Lasst uns erfreuen (see pg 18) 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 you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 S130
Franz Schubert
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 S164
Franz Schubert
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
Johann Philipp Krieger (1649-1725)
Das ist des Vaters Wille, Der uns erschaffen hat; Sein Sohn hat Guts die Fülle Erworben und Genad; Auch Gott der Heilge Geist Im Glauben uns regieret, Zum Reich des Himmels führet. Ihm sei Lob Ehr und Preis!
That is the will of the Father, Who has created us; His Son has won the fullness of goodness and grace; also God the Holy Spirit governs us in faith, leading us to the kingdom of heaven. Praise, honor, and glory be to Him!
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 411 · St. Thomas (Williams) (see pg 19)
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
Nun lob, mein’ Seel’, den Herren (‘Now praise, my soul, the Lord’) Dieterich Buxtehude
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.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Luke Choir Concert Series 2024-2025 Thursdays at 7:30pm (Lectures at 6:30pm) saintlukesnyc.org/concertseason
The St. Luke Choir Concert Season is starting soon! Season Subscription tickets are $135, General admission is $40, and Student and Senior tickets are $30.
Poetry Reading with David Mills Tuesday, October 1 at 6pm
The Antiracism Discussion Group invites you to an evening with poet and historian David Mills as he reads from and discusses his latest book, Boneyarn. This collection of poems discusses the history and legacy of the African Burial Grounds in Lower Manhattan. Refreshments and book signing will occur after the talk.
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)
SEQUENCE HYMN 469 · St. Helena
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 411 · St. Thomas (Williams)
WEEKLY CALENDER
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Proper 18
10:30 am Holy Eucharist* 3:00 pm AlAnon LH
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:30 pm Andrea Sears Funeral
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly PH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14
2:00 pm Community Closet LH 4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15 Proper 19
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Registration for Formation 11:15 am Holy Eucharist* 3:00 pm AlAnon LH
* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.
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
LIFE AT ST. LUKE’S
Sermons Online
Sermons are available in audio on the web at stlukeinthefields.org/sermons.
Antiracism Ministries
saintlukesnyc.org/antiracism
Weekly Book Discussions Mondays at 7pm on Zoom.
Seasonal film screenings and author talks.
See our website for the full schedule.
FORMATION AT ST. LUKE’S
Formation for Children and Youth
Sunday School
10:20am in the School Auditorium
Classes for PreK-Grade 5
Youth Formation
Sundays 10:20am in the School Auditorium For Grades 6-12.
Youth Confirmation
For teens Grades 8-12. Contact Mo. Lewis for more information.
Daily Office on Zoom
Monday & Wednesday at 5:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8am
Contact: Michael (mcudney55pte@gmail. com)
Centering Prayer
Thursdays 7 pm on Zoom
Contact: Richard (718.698.7514 | interiorsilence@gmail.com)
Formation for Adults
Text Talk Bible Studay
Sundays 10:20am in the School Dining Room
Catechumenate/Adult Formation
Discovery Series
Sundays 1:15pm in Laughlin Hall
Seasonal Retreats
Advent Retreat: December 13-15 at Holy Cross Monastery
Contact Lily in the Parish House
Keep in Touch:
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saintlukesnyc.org/facebook
saintlukesnyc.org/youtube
saintlukesnyc.org/connect
STEWARDSHIP & GIVING
Consider deepening your relationship with St. Luke’s by pledging you time, talent or treasure. Look for pledge forms in the back of the church. You can also pledge and sign up for volunteer opportunities online at saintlukesnyc.org/pledge.
St. Luke’s relies on donations to help maintain and grow mission-centered programming. Scan the QR Code to donate online today!
OUTREACH
Get more information about all of our Outreach programs on our website: saintlukesnyc.org/outreach outreach@stlukeinthefields.org Donations to our programs are appreciated: choose “Outreach” in the drop down menu on our Giving Form: saintlukesnyc.org/donate
Community Closet Saturdays from 2 - 4pm.
Art & Acceptance
Saturdays from 4 - 7pm
Legacy Giving
Another way you can support the mission of St. Luke’s is through estate planning. Learn more: saintlukesnyc.org/legacygiving Contact: Hannah Sohn, Development and Outreach Manager hsohn@stlukeinthefields.org
Clothing Donations Wanted
Clean out your closet! We’re in need of gently used men’s and women’s clothing for St. Luke’s Outreach programs, Art & Acceptance and Community Closet. Drop off at St. Luke’s, 487 Hudson St. Mon-Fri 9-5pm.
Amazon Wish List
Check our wish list seasonally to find the most current needs for our programs. Thank you for supporting Outreach at St. Luke’s! saintlukesnyc.org/outreach_wishlist
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
Eric Thacker, brother of Naveen
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Ian MacKay
Edgar Martinez-Cubero, brother of Br.
Josep Martinez-Cubero OHC
Fr. Kenneth Thomas, friend of Roy Tsao
For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls This Week
John Cash, father of Roseanne
Melvina Dolores DeAngelis, mother of Lilyan
Elizabeth Peters
For Those Preparing for Baptism
Atticus Roberts
Leighton Fargnoli
For Those Preparing for Marriage
Dawn Nguyen & Joseph DeAngelis
Natalie Bryt & Nickolas Mannarino
Hannah Mix & Grant Hattenhauer
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
Sunday school teachers, Nursery workers, and children of this parish
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Union of Black Episcopalians, Diocese of New York Chapter
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma)
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
Like our Facebook Page: The Church of St. Luke in the Fields
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
September Vestry On Call:
Donald Conrad (646.884.3145) Naveen Thacker (917.566.8971)