The 17th Sunday after Pentecost 15 September 2024 9:15 am Holy Eucharist
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
Registration Sunday Today
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.
Liturgical Guilds Dinner
Thursday, September 19 6:30pm in the Rectory All Liturgical Guilds members and their partners are invited to this annual event. Please RSVP online saintlukesnyc.org/ guildsdinner or contact the Parish Office (info@stlukeinthefields.org | 212.924.0562)
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.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6 at 3pm
Join us for our annual celebration of St. Francis! All pets and their people are welcome. Refreshments and pet treats will follow the service.
The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
The Prelude calls us to prepare for worship. Please silence your cell phone, end any conversations you may be having, and use the music to mentally bring you into sacred space.
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 O man, lament your great sin
Johann Sebastian Bach
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 376 · Hymn to Joy (see pg 15)
THE ACCLAMATION
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Hymnal S280
Robert Powell
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; 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.
LITURGY
THE
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 50:4-9a
The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens--wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 116:1-8
Said by all, remaining seated.
I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow.
Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.” Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion.
The Lord watches over the innocent; * I was brought very low, and he helped me. Turn again to your rest, O my soul, * for the Lord has treated you well.
For you have rescued my life from death, * my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling. I will walk in the presence of the Lord * in the land of the living.
THE SECOND LESSON James 3:1-12
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by
hell. For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue-- a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 675 · Bourbon (see pg 16) Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 8:27-38
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him. Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they
give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE
SERMON The Reverend Caroline Stacey
THE NICENE CREED
Said by all
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Prayers of the People are one of the most important parts of the liturgy. We include prayers for the universal Church, the world and our local community, those in need, the sick and suffering, and the dying. In addition to the printed prayers, we are invited to pray for those concerns in our own hearts. You may stand or kneel during this time.
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.
Silence
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. The Celebrant then says an offertory sentence.
THE OFFERTORY
After the peace, the celebrant invites the people to offer their gifts to God. This is a time when we are asked to think intentionally about how we can give back to the Church in support of God’s mission in an effort to make our own proclamation of the Good News. It is important to remember that gifts come in many forms including time, talent, and treasure. What gifts can you give to God, and share with others today?
During the Offertory a hymn or anthem is sung. The gifts of money are brought with the bread and wine for the Eucharist to the altar and presented to God.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Dieterich Buxtehude
My Jesus makes my heart rejoice, His child am I always; A shepherd kind and gracious He, Within His house I’d stay. His constant love to me He shows, My very name He knows; Whate’er betide, His love will guide, And keep all harm away.
My Jesus is my lasting joy, In peace I go and come; His richest treasure He hath given, And to his arms I come. When life is done, with God’s own Son In faith I shall abide; He reigns above, and in His love Will keep me at His side.
OFFERTORY HYMN 522 · Austria (see pg 17) All stand.
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 S129
Robert Powell
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Eucharistic Prayer A, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 361
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.
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
Said by all
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Celebrant breaks the bread. A short period of silence follows.
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
INVITATION
Celebrant The gifts of God for the people of God.
This is the Lord’s Table; all are welcome to come forward. Please follow the ushers’ directions, coming down the center aisle. 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.
After receiving Communion, please return to your pew via the nearest side aisle, crossing over at the rear (by the font) as needed.
COMMUNION MOTET
Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, joy of man’s desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by thee, our soul’s, aspiring, Soar to uncreated light.
Word of God our flesh that fashioned, With the fire of life impassioned, Striving still to truth unknown, Soaring, dying, round Thy throne.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 304 · Land of Rest (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 says the Blessing and the Deacon dismisses the People.
People Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE Fugue in G Major
Dieterich Buxtehude
The votive flowers at today’s service are given by Michael Cudney in memory of his parents, Sherrill G. Cudney and Barbara L. Cudney.
ENTRANCE HYMN 376 · Hymn to Joy
WEEKLY CALENDER
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
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:00 pm Vespers Chapel
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:30 pm Compline LH
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly PH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21
2:00 pm Community Closet LH
4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Proper 20
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
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 Cocco (melissacoccomelissa@gmail.com)
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
Please see website for our full schedule
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 Study
Sundays 10:20am in the School Dining Room
Catechumenate/Adult Formation
Discovery Series
Select Sundays 1:15pm in Laughlin Hall
Seasonal Retreats
Advent Retreat: December 13-15 at Holy Cross Monastery
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
Richard Scott Walker
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
Christ Church, Poughkeepsie
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
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
