The 19th Sunday after Pentecost 29 September 2024 9:15 am Holy Eucharist
MINISTRY HOSPITALITY
STEWARDSHIP
Fall Stewardship Campaign
Make or Renew Your Pledge Today saintlukesnyc.org/pledge
Stewardship is a part of our spiritual practice and Christian commitment to “work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God.” (BCP, pg 856) Consider deepening your commitment to St. Luke’s by making a pledge of your time, talent and treasure this fall season. Learn more about Stewardship and Giving on pg 21.
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 Voluntary in D Minor, Op. 5, No. 8: Allegro - Adagio
John Stanley
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 359 · Toulon (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, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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 Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29
The rabble among them had a strong craving; and the Israelites also wept again, and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we used to eat in Egypt for nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; but now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.” Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, all at the entrances of their tents. Then the Lord became very angry, and Moses was displeased. So Moses said to the Lord, “Why have you treated your servant so badly? Why have I not found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me? Did I conceive all this people? Did I give birth to them, that you should say to me, ‘Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a sucking child,’ to the land that you promised on oath to their ancestors? Where am I to get meat to give to all this people? For they come weeping to me and say, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ I am not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me. If this is the way you are going to treat me, put me to death at once—if I have found favor in your sight—and do not let me see my misery.” So the Lord said to Moses, “Gather for me seventy of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the tent of meeting, and have them take their place there with you.” So Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord; and he gathered seventy elders of the people, and placed them all around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders; and when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they did not do so again. Two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the spirit rested on them; they
were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of his chosen men, said, “My lord Moses, stop them!” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!”
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 19:7-14
Said by all, remaining seated.
The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can tell how often he offends? * cleanse me from my secret faults. Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, * O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
THE SECOND LESSON James 5:13-20
Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 709 · Dundee (see pg 16)
Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 9:38-50
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two
hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched. “For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON The Reverend Andrew Ancona
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.
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 an absolution.
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.
Celebrant then says the offertory sentence for the Stewardship Season
Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.
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
Maurice Greene
Praised be the Lord daily, e’vn the God who helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us.
OFFERTORY HYMN 9 · Morning Song (see pg 17) All stand.
COLLECT FOR THE STEWARDSHIP SEASON
The celebrant says Almighty God, whose loving hand has given us all that we possess: Grant us grace that we may honor you with our substance, and, remembering the account which we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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
Stephen Paulus
Hear my words, O gracious Lord
To my thoughts attentive be; Hear my cry, my King, my God, I will make my prayer to Thee.
With the morning light, O Lord, Thou shalt hear my voice arise; And expectant I will bring, Prayer as morning sacrifice.
Thou art Holy, O my God, Thou delightest not in sin; Evil shall not dwell with Thee, Nor the proud Thy favor win.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 344 · Sicilian Mariners (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 Voluntary in D Minor: Allegro
John Stanley
The flowers at the votive icon are given today by Robert Butt in memory of his mother Joan.
SEQUENCE
WEEKLY CALENDER
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
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
TUESDAY OCTOBER 1
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:00 pm Poetry Reading Aud
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:00 pm Vespers Chapel
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:30 pm Compline LH
THURSDAY OCTOBER 3
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly PH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY OCTOBER 4
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5
2:00 pm Community Closet LH
4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 Proper 22
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk
11:15 am Holy Eucharist*
3:00 pm Blessing of the Animals 3:00 pm AlAnon Aud
* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.
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.
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 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.
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.
2025 Stewardship Pledge Campaign
September 29-November 10
Our annual Fall Stewardship Campaign is underway! This season features Stewardship moments in person and online. There will also be ministry tables set up during coffee hours each week. To learn more about the Fall Stewardship Season, visit stlukeinthefields.org/give.
Donate to St. Luke’s St. Luke’s relies on donations to help maintain and grow mission-centered programming. If you would like to make a one-time donation, scan the QR Code or visit stlukeinthefields.org/give. We welcome both general and restricted gifts, such as our gardens, Concert Series, Outreach Programs, and Clergy Discresionary Fund.
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
Minstry Tables During Coffee Hours
Today’s featured groups include:
The Acolyte Guild
Contact: Michael Cudney (Mcudney55pte@gmail.com)
Do you look good in black? Can you hold a candle and walk at the same time? Do you like incense? Be an acolyte! It’s a commitment for Sunday mornings and major feast days.
The Lector’s Guild
Contact: Amanda Durant (atdurant@gmail.com)
Are you comfortable standing and speaking in front of large groups? Can you follow a script? Do you have a voice for radio? Readers proclaim the scripture at every church service.
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
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
Lev Ross, friend of Dan Connelly
Michael Turner
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Terri Fiore
Anna Wingfield, mother of Garth
For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls This Week
Leonard Acosta
Louise Townsend Edgerley, grandmother of Kat Katsanis-Semel
Fay Pool Laprade, grandmother of Byrd Harding-Laprade
Jean Moore
Vincent R. Novak, father of Stephen
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
The Antiracism Change Team and the Antiracism Discussion Group
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. Michael’s Church, Manhattan
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of Pakistan (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
