The 18th Sunday after Pentecost 22 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
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.
Music for the Nuns of San Vito
October 24 - 7:30pm (6:30pm Lecture) Raphaella Aleotti and G.P. da Palestrina saintlukesnyc.org/concertseason Season Subscription tickets are $135, General admission is $40, and Student and Senior tickets are $30.
St. Luke’s School Admissions
Contact Susan Harriot: 212-924-5960, x231 sharriot@stlukeschool.org
Parishioners qualify for Early Notification in the admissions process. If you plan to apply for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7 for Fall 2025 please contact Susan Harriot, Chief of Admissions and Enrollment. School tours begin on September 24. Our annual Open House is on Wednesday, October 16, at 4:00 p.m. RSVP is required for all school admissions events.
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 sacred feast
Gerald Near
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.
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; 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 Jeremiah 11:18-20
It was the Lord who made it known to me, and I knew; then you showed me their evil deeds. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter. And I did not know it was against me that they devised schemes, saying, “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, let us cut him off from the land of the living, so that his name will no longer be remembered!” But you, O Lord of hosts, who judge righteously, who try the heart and the mind, let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 54
Said by all, remaining seated.
Save me, O God, by your Name; * in your might, defend my cause. Hear my prayer, O God; * give ear to the words of my mouth.
For the arrogant have risen up against me, and the ruthless have sought my life, * those who have no regard for God. Behold, God is my helper; * it is the Lord who sustains my life.
Render evil to those who spy on me; * in your faithfulness, destroy them. I will offer you a freewill sacrifice * and praise your Name, O Lord, for it is good. For you have rescued me from every trouble, * and my eye has seen the ruin of my foes.
THE SECOND LESSON
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 711 · Seek Ye First (see pg 16) Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 9:30-37
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus and his disciples passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON The Reverend Victoria Lewis
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
Philip Stopford
For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies,
For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light,
Lord of all, to you we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild,
For each perfect gift of yours to our race so freely given, graces human and divine, flowers of earth and buds of heaven,
Lord of all, to you we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
OFFERTORY HYMN 448 · Deus tuorum militum (see pg 17) All stand.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
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
Gerald Near
Draw near and take the body of your Lord, and drink with faith the blood for you outpoured.
Saved by his body, hallowed by his blood, With souls refreshed we give our thanks to God. Refrain
Salvation’s giver, Christ the only Son, By his dear cross and blood the vict’ry won. Refrain
Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere, and take the pledges of salvation here. Refrain
With heav’nly bread make those who hunger whole, gives living waters to the thirsting soul. Refrain
Before your presence, Lord, all people bow. in this your feast of love be with us now. Refrain
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 480 · Kingsfold (see pg 18)
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 Hail, adored Trinity
Gerald Near
ENTRANCE HYMN 376 · Hymn to Joy
OFFERTORY HYMN 448 · Deus tuorum militum
WEEKLY CALENDER
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Proper 20
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk
11:15 am Holy Eucharist*
3:00 pm AlAnon LH
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:00 pm Vespers Chapel
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:30 pm Compline LH
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:30 pm Fall Homecoming
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly PH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28
2:00 pm Community Closet LH
4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29 Proper 21
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk
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
We’re in great need of gently used fall/ winter clothing, jackets, sneakers, comfortable walking shoes and boots for men, women and children. T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, light jackets, rain gear, umbrellas, backpacks and rolling suitcases, new men’s briefs, women’s underwear, size 6 diapers and period products, travel sized toiletries in bulk (shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, soap etc.) are also in demand. Drop off at St. Luke’s, 487 Hudson St. Mon-Fri 9-5pm.
Check our Amazon 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
Lucille Colin, friend of Dan Connelly
Patrick & Delrose Jones & Family, brother and family of Monica DobsonGoldsborough
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Terri Fiore
Anna Wingfield, mother of Garth
For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls This Week
William Henry Appleman
Ann Bailey, mother of Tori and Ann & Will’s grandmother
William Frank Boyd, friend of Frank Tedeschi
Aldo Marduzzo, friend of Vince Chiumento
Gary Trumbach, brother of Randolph Trumbach
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
St. Matthew’s Church, Bedford
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of North India (United)
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
