The 2nd Sunday after Pentecost 9:15 | 2024

The 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

2 June 2024 9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Summer Schedule

June 16 - September 8

WELCOME TO ST. LUKE IN THE FIELDS

This Week & Upcoming

Discussion of Damaged Heritage with Author J. Chester Johnson

Sunday: 10:30am Sung Eucharist

Mon-Fri: 12pm Said Eucharist

1st Fridays: 12:30pm Adoration

Vespers & Compline Summer Hiatus

Our Wednesday evening Vespers and Compline service will be on hiatus from July 3 - September 4.

Parish Picnic

Sunday, June 16 at 12pm

Our summer schedule kicks off June 16 with a Parish Picnic. Come to the 10:30am mass and stay for food and fellowship in the School Playground. We welcome donations of baked goods to add to our dessert spread. All are welcome!

Pride Evensong

Sunday, June 23 at 4pm

Our annual Pride Evensong returns! We welcome guest preacher Mother April Stace. A reception will follow.

Monday, July 8 7pm on Zoom

The Antiracism Discussion Group has been working through Damaged Heritage: the Elaine Race Massacre and a Story of Reconciliation since early spring. We are very pleased to have J. Chester Johnson join us for our final session in this book series. All are welcome to attend, even if you haven’t yet picked up the book! We always welcome new participants in our weekly meetings on Mondays at 7pm. Please contact Julia Alberino and John Singler (ardg@stlukeinthefields.org) to receive the Zoom link and for more details.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday, June 7 at 12:30pm

Join us after Noonday Mass for this devotional service, held monthly.

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.

PRELUDE Ricercare 5to tono

Hans Leo Hassler

A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.

ENTRANCE HYMN 48 · Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein (see pg 17)

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, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON

Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work— you, or your son or your daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or your donkey, or any of your livestock, or the resident alien in your towns, so that your male and female slave may rest as well as you. Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm; therefore the Lord your God commanded you to keep the sabbath day.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

PSALM 81:1-10

Said by all, remaining seated.

Sing with joy to God our strength * and raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob. Raise a song and sound the timbrel, * the merry harp, and the lyre.

Blow the ram’s-horn at the new moon, * and at the full moon, the day of our feast. For this is a statute for Israel, * a law of the God of Jacob.

He laid it as a solemn charge upon Joseph, * when he came out of the land of Egypt. I heard an unfamiliar voice saying * “I eased his shoulder from the burden; his hands were set free from bearing the load.”

You called on me in trouble, and I saved you; * I answered you from the secret place of thunder and tested you at the waters of Meribah. Hear, O my people, and I will admonish you: * O Israel, if you would but listen to me!

There shall be no strange god among you; * you shall not worship a foreign god. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and said, “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.”

THE SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

We do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN 381 · Ton-y Botel (see pg 18)

Sung by all, standing.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 2:23-3:6

Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

One sabbath Jesus and his disciples were going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.” Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for humankind, and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is

lord even of the sabbath.” Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent. He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE

HOMILY The Reverend Isabel Geller

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

CHORISTER RECOGNITION

The Divestiture of a Chorister

The Chorister to be divested comes forward. The Master of Choristers says People of God, it is my purpose, as Master of Choristers of this Parish Church of St. Luke in the Fields, to give thanks for the ministry of this Chorister who has served well during her time as a member of the Choir.

The Chorister removes and relinquishes her surplice. The Master of Choristers then says Our footsteps are guided by the Lord: we have longed greatly for God‘s ways. Reveal your path to the Lord, put your trust in God, and he shall bring it to pass. O Lord, you guide the footsteps of all people: Look with favor on this your servant, bless and guide her going out and her coming in on her journey through life. Hear us, Lord, and have mercy. Amen.

The Celebrant says

Almighty God, giver of the gift of music, we give you thanks for this Chorister who has served and sung praises to your holy Name. Accompany her with your grace, delivering her from all that would harm her. Grant her fulfillment in all things which are for her good. Help her always to sing praises to you, both with her lips and in her heart. For you are the giver of all good things, and to you we lift up our voices, O God. Amen.

Those being divested

Catherine Dal Piaz

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.

Intercessor: 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 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, 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: 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: 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

Intercessor: 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 the Absolution:

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

Robert Powell

Like a flowing river is God's perfect peace glorious forever in its bright increase; perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day; perfect, yet it grow deeper all the way. Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand. No foe can follow, or traitor ever stand; not a surge of worry, not a shade of care, not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.

Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest; finding, as he promised, perfect peace and rest. We may trust him in all that we do; they who trust him wholly find him wholly true.

OFFERTORY HYMN 567 · St. Matthew (see pg 19) Sung by all, standing.

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 S125

Richard Proulx

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.

HOLY COMMUNION

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

Nicholas White

Ave verum corpus, natum

De Maria Virgine:

Vere passum immolatum

In cruce pro homine:

Cujus latus perforatum

Unda fluxit sanguine: Esto nobis praegustatum

In mortis examine.

O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae: Miserere mei. Amen.

Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary: True victim, sacrificed on the cross for mankind: From whose pierced side flowed both water and blood: Be for us a foretaste of the heavenly kingdom in the hour of our death.

O sweet, O kind Jesus, Son of Mary: Have mercy upon me. Amen.

POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 530 · Gott sei Dank (see pg 20)

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 Canzona secunda

Giovanni Gabrieli

SUNDAY JUNE 2 Proper 4

9:15 am Holy Eucharist*

10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk

11:15 am Holy Eucharist*

MONDAY JUNE 3

12:00 pm Holy Eucharist

7:00 pm AA Aud

TUESDAY JUNE 4

12:00 pm Holy Eucharist

7:00 pm AA Aud

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5

12:00 pm Holy Eucharist

6:00 pm Vespers

6:45 pm Benedictine Group

7:30 pm Compline Laughlin Hall

7:00 pm AA Aud

THURSDAY JUNE 6

12:00 pm Holy Eucharist

7:00 pm Friends of Shelly LH

7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom

FRIDAY JUNE 7

12:00 pm Holy Eucharist

12:30pm Adoration

7:00 pm AA Aud

SATURDAY JUNE 8

2:00 pm Community Closet LH

4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud

SUNDAY JUNE 9 Proper 5

9:15 am Holy Eucharist*

10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk 11:15 am Holy Eucharist*

* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.

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!

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

Keep in Touch: saintlukesnyc.org/newsletter saintlukesnyc.org/facebook saintlukesnyc.org/youtube saintlukesnyc.org/connect

Life at St. Luke’s

FLOWER MEMORIALS

Contact Lily (see back of bulletin) to request a Flower Memorial in celebration of a special event or in memory of those who have died. The suggested donation is $200 per memorial. Please check first with Lily to reserve a specific date for your commemoration.

SERMONS ONLINE

Sermons are available in audio on the web at stlukeinthefields.org/sermons.

ANTIRACISM MINISTRY

Learn more: saintlukesnyc.org/antiracism

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)

INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP

Parish Intercessions are read during services and/or circulated to our Intercessory Prayer Group. To add a name to either prayer list, please e-mail prayerlist@stlukeinthefields.org or call the front office at 212.924.0562

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, and a wishlist can be found by following the QR code.

COMMUNITY CLOSET

Saturdays from 2 - 4pm.

ART & ACCEPTANCE

Saturdays from 4 - 7pm

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.

Event Brochures

See all of what’s happening at St. Luke’s by picking up an Events Brochure or visiting our website: saintlukesnyc.org/connect

Parish Intercessions

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 Lily at 212.924.0562.

For Those Who are Ill or in Need of Intercession

James Anthony Gallagher, friend of Anna

Marie Wieder

Ryleigh Ohuche, friend of Mo. Geller

For Those Who Have Recently Died

Dennis Derban uncle of Jack Murray

Caleb Carr

For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls

This Week

Stanley Simbonis

William Edgett Smith, husband of Genny Smith

For those Preparing for the Sacraments of the Church

For Those Recently Baptized

William Craybas

Camille Ivy Binder

For our Parish of St Luke in the Fields

Acolyte Guild and Daily Mass

Assistants

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Grace Church, Manhattan

Anglican Cycle of Prayer

The Anglican Church of Central America

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 Isabel Roberts Geller, School Chaplain and Associate

212.924.5960 | igeller@stlukeschool.org igeller@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

June Vestry on Call:

Theresa Goldsborough (646.620.5600)

Valerie Komor (646.696.5593)