Discussion of Damaged Heritage with Author J. Chester Johnson 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.
Votive Icon Flower Contributions
Parishioners are invited to make a contribution toward flowers at the Votive Icon in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for life events. A donation of $80 is requested for one large mixed-floral arrangement, or two arrangements of lilies. Requests and donations must be submitted by 5pm Wednesday for the following Sunday in order to be acknowledged in the bulletin. Please call the Parish Office for more information. Donations can be made by check or through the online giving platform with Votive Flowers in the memo.
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 worshippers 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 Wer nur den lieben Gott (‘If thou but trust in God to guide thee’)
Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 390 · Lobe den Herren (see pg 16)
THE ACCLAMATION
Ambrosian chant
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 have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; 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 Ezekiel 2:1-5
The Lord said to me: O mortal, stand up on your feet, and I will speak with you. And when he spoke to me, a spirit entered into me and set me on my feet; and I heard him speaking to me. He said to me, Mortal, I am sending you to the people of Israel, to a nation of rebels who have rebelled against me; they and their ancestors have transgressed against me to this very day. The descendants are impudent and stubborn. I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, “Thus says the Lord God.” Whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house), they shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
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
To you I lift up my eyes, * to you enthroned in the heavens. Refrain
As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, * and the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the Lord our God, * until he show us his mercy. Refrain
Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy, * for we have had more than enough of contempt, Too much of the scorn of the indolent rich, * and of the derision of the proud. Refrain
THE SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows. And I know that such a person—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows— was caught up into Paradise and heard things that are not to be told, that no mortal is permitted to repeat. On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. But if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think better of me than what is seen in me or heard from me, even considering the exceptional character of the revelations. Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep
me from being too elated. Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 635 · Wer nur den lieben Gott (see pg 17) Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 6:1-13
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. Then Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honor, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house.” And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then he went about among the villages teaching. He called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics. He said to them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place. If any place will not welcome you and they refuse to hear you, as you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as
a testimony against them.” So they went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON The Reverend Andrew Ancona
NICENE CREED Plainsong, Mode V
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Deacon reads the intercessions for the parish. Then the leader says With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
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, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For Joe, our President, Kathy, our Governor, Eric, our Mayor, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, for the sick and the suffering, and for those who care for them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit as we work towards an antiracist society and for racial justice in our church, our city, our nation and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
In the communion of the Blessed Virgin Mary, holy mother of God, Saint Luke, our patron and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.
The Celebrant concludes with a Collect.
THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION OF SIN
Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
The People kneel or bow. All say Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. 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
Harvey Burgett (1944-2022)
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and a new and right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Amen.
OFFERTORY HYMN · Wonder, Love and Praise 780 (Abbot’s Leigh) (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 through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. 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
Robert Powell
Hymnal S129
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 S169
Ray W. Urwin
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
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Ave verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine; Vere passum immolatum in cruce pro homine: Ave verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine; Cujus latus perforatum fluxit aqua et sanguine. Esto nobis praegustatum mortis in examine. O Jesu dulcis, O Jesu pie, O Jesu, fili mariae.
Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Mary; True victim, sacrificed on the cross for mankind; Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Mary; From whose wounded side flowed water and blood. Be for us a foretaste of the heavenly kingdom in the hour of our death. O sweet Jesu, O blessed Jesu, O Jesu, son of Mary.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 347 · Litton (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 sings the Blessing and the Deacon dismisses the People.
People
POSTLUDE Magnificat Fugues
Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
The Organist and Choirmaster at this service is Jennifer Griesbach.
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.
SEQUENCE HYMN 635 · Wer nur den lieben Gott
OFFERTORY HYMN · Wonder, Love and Praise 780 (Abbot’s Leigh)
SUNDAY JULY 7 Proper 9
10:30 am Holy Eucharist*
3:00 pm AlAnon LH
MONDAY JULY 8
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
7:00 pm AA Aud
TUESDAY JULY 9
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY JULY 10
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
THURSDAY JULY 11
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly PH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY JULY 12
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY JULY 13
2:00 pm Community Closet LH
4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY JULY 14 Proper 10 10:30 am Holy Eucharist* 3:00 pm AlAnon LH
* 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.
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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
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 the front office at 212.924.0562.
For Those Who are Ill or in Need of Intercession
Cindy Brome
Brett Hedberg, brother of Catherine
The Rev. Scott Penrod
Kathleen Scupp, friend of Deborah Harding
Anna Wingfield, mother of Garth
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Caleb Carr
Donna de Matteo
Chris Redmond Ford, beloved friend & advisor of the Brady family
Martica Sawin, friend of the Carr family
Mary Swicicki
For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls
This Week
Susan Poulos, sister of Vince Chiumento
Kirsteen Fiona Lachlan-Stewart
Mary Anna Vitale, aunt of Vince Chiumento
Catherine LaBorde Rough, mother of Rob
For Those Preparing for Marriage
Dawn Nguyen & Joseph DeAngelis
Natalie Bryt & Nickolas Mannarino
For our Parish of St Luke in the Fields
Lay Staff of the Parish
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
St. John’s Church (Fountain Square), Larchmont
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
The prayer list was updated on 6/27/24. Current updates will be noted by the Deacon during the Intercessions.
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
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
