Palm Sunday 9:15 | 2025

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday 13 April 2025 9:15 am Holy Eucharist

MINISTRY HOSPITALITY STEWARDSHIP

WELCOME TO ST. LUKE IN THE FIELDS

Holy Week Schedule and Events Palm Sunday | April 13 Services at 9:15 and 11:15am*†

Holy Saturday | April 19 8:00pm The Great Vigil of Easter*†

Maundy Thursday | April 17 6:30pm* Choral Eucharist with Foot Washing, Agape Supper, Stripping of the Altar & Vigil

Easter Day| April 20 Services at 9:15 and 11:15am*† 10:30am Easter Egg Hunt

Good Friday | April 18 1:00pm Good Friday Liturgy*† 6:30pm Stations of the Cross

Maundy Thursday Overnight Watch If you are interested in participating in our traditional overnight watch, don’t wait! Sign up with this link (saintlukesnyc.org/overnight_watch) by Wednesday, April 16.

Easter Offering Donations Deadline for inclusion in bulletin is today.

Easter donation envelopes can be found on the pew ledges and on the parish life table at the rear of the church. You can also donate online by choosing the “Easter Fund” from the dropdown menu on our giving platform (saintlukesnyc.org/donate).

Donations received after April 13 will be recorded, but will not be acknowledged in the Easter bulletins.

*Service is also livestreamed †Childcare available for children ages 6 and under

Holy Week Volunteers Needed: Parish Life contacts: Michael Turner (michael.turner@me.com) or Fr. Ancona (see back of bulletin) We need help with prep, set-up, and serving, during the Maundy Thursday Agape Meal, Easter Vigil Reception and Easter Day Festive Coffee Hour.

CYF contact: Mo. Lewis (see back of bulletin) Candy Bag Stuffing: Tuesday, April 15 3-5pm in the Parish Office Conference Room.

Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers: Sunday April 20 8-11:30am in the Gardens Volunteer to hide eggs and hand out candy!

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The Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist, Rite II This service begins on the school playground.

Please silence all mobile phones and electronic devices. Branches of palm are distributed to people as they arrive.

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.

Celebrant People

Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord: Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 19:28-40 Deacon People

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After telling a parable to the crowd at Jericho, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden.

Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down

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from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”

Deacon People

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE BLESSING OF THE PALMS The people raise their palm branches.

Celebrant People

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Celebrant People

Let us give thanks to our Lord God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

The Palms are sprinkled with Holy Water.

Celebrant People

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the Highest.

Deacon People

Let us go forth in peace.

In the name of Christ. Amen.

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The People process to the doors of the church.

PSALM 118: 1-2, 19-29 Celebrant People

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His mercy endures for ever.

Celebrant People

Let Israel now proclaim, His mercy endures for ever.

Celebrant People

Open for me the gates of righteousness I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord

Celebrant People

This is the gate of the Lord.

All who are righteous may enter.

Celebrant People

Hosanna, Lord, Hosanna!

Lord, send us now success.

Celebrant People

Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.

We bless you from the house of the Lord.

Celebrant People

God is the Lord; God has shined upon us.

Form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.

Celebrant People

Give thanks to the Lord for the Lord is good.

God’s mercy endures for ever.

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ENTRANCE HYMN 154 · Valet will ich dir geben Sung by all.

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant People Celebrant

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

THE FIRST READING 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

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them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?

Reader People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM 31:9-16 Read by all, remaining seated Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; * my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly.

For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; * my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed.

I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors, a dismay to those of my acquaintance; * when they see me in the street they avoid me.

I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; * I am as useless as a broken pot.

For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; * they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life.

But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. * I have said, “You are my God. My times are in your hand; * rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.

Make your face to shine upon your servant, * and in your loving-kindness save me.”

THE SECOND LESSON Philippians 2:5-11 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point

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of death — even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Reader People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN 160 · Cross of Jesus (see pg 24) Sung by all, standing.

THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE Luke 22:39-23:56 The usual Gospel responses are not said. The congregation is seated for the first part of the Passion. At the verse which mentions the arrival at Golgotha, all stand.

Narrator:

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke.

Jesus went out, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, Jesus said to them,

Jesus:

“Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”

Narrator: Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, Jesus:

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done.”

Narrator:

Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, and he said to them,

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Jesus:

“Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”

Narrator:

While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him,

Jesus:

“Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?”

Narrator:

When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked,

Disciples:

“Lord, should we strike with the sword?”

Narrator:

Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus said,

Jesus:

“No more of this!”

Narrator:

And he touched his ear and healed him.

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him,

Jesus:

“Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!”

Narrator:

Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house. But Peter was following at a distance. When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said,

Servant 1:

“This man also was with him.”

Narrator:

But he denied it, saying,

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Peter:

“Woman, I do not know him.”

Narrator:

A little later someone else, on seeing him, said,

Servant 2:

“You also are one of them.”

Peter:

“Woman, I am not!”

Narrator:

Then about an hour later still another kept insisting,

Servant 3:

“Surely this man also was with him; for he is a Galilean.”

Peter:

I do not know what you are talking about!”

Narrator:

At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.

Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him; they also blindfolded him and kept asking him,

Soldier(s):

“Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?”

Narrator: They kept heaping many other insults on him.

When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief

priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council.

Priest:

“If you are the Messiah, tell us.”

Jesus:

“If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I question you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

Priest:

“Are you, then, the Son of God?”

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Jesus:

“You say that I am.”

Priest:

“What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!”

Narrator:

Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate.

They began to accuse him, saying,

Priest/Soldiers: “We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay

taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.”

Narrator:

Then Pilate asked him,

Pilate:

“Are you the king of the Jews?”

Jesus:

“You say so.”

Narrator:

Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,

Pilate:

“I find no basis for an accusation against this man.”

Narrator:

But they were insistent and said,

Priest/Soldiers: “He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from

Galilee where he began even to this place.”

Narrator:

When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him

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with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies.

Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them,

Pilate:

“You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him.”

Narrator:

Then they shouted out together,

ALL SAY:

“Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!”

Narrator:

(This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting,

ALL:

“Crucify, crucify him!”

Narrator:

A third time Pilate said to them,

Pilate: “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the

sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him.”

Narrator:

But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished.

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Narrator:

As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said,

Jesus:

“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.’ Then they will begin to say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us’; and to the hills, ‘Cover us.’ For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

Narrator: Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him.

ALL STAND Narrator:

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said,

Jesus:

“Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”

Narrator:

And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying,

Priest: “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!”

Narrator: The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, Soldier:

“If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!”

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Narrator: There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”

One of the criminals who was hanged there kept deriding him and saying, Criminal 1: “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

Narrator:

But the other rebuked him, saying,

Criminal 2: “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of

condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are

getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing

wrong. “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

Narrator:

Jesus replied,

Jesus:

“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Narrator:

It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said,

Jesus:

“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”

Narrator:

Having said this, he breathed his last.

SILENCE

Narrator: When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, Soldier:

“Certainly this man was innocent.”

Narrator:

And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts.

But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him

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from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments.

On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

THE HOMILY The Reverend Andrew Ancona 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 Intercessor says, Intercessor Silence

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Intercessor People

For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Intercessor People

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

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For the just and proper use of your creation; 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 People

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Intercessor People

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Intercessor

People

For Sean, our Presiding Bishop, Matthew, Allen and Mary, our own Bishops, and for all the clergy and people; For all who serve God in the Church.

Intercessor

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence may be kept. Personal petitions are invited either silently or aloud.

Intercessor People

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

Intercessor

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence may be kept. Personal thanksgivings are invited either silently or aloud.

Intercessor People

We will exalt you, O God our King; 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.

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Silence may be kept. Names of those remembered may be said either silently or aloud.

Intercessor People

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

The Celebrant says a Collect THE PEACE Celebrant People

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Then the Ministers and People greet each other in the name of the Lord. The people are seated. The Celebrant 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.

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OFFERTORY ANTHEM Traditional melody O mortal man, remember well When Christ our Lord was born; He was crucified between two thieves, And crowned with the thorn.

O mortal man, remember well When Christ was wrapped in clay, He was taken to a sepulcher Where no man ever lay.

O mortal man, remember well When Christ died on the rood, 'Twas for our sins and wicked ways Christ shed His precious blood.

OFFERTORY HYMN 158 · Herzliebster Jesu (see pg 25) Sung by all, standing.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

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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. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him. 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 S130 Franz Schubert THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 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.

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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 People

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

Therefore let us keep the feast.

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.

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COMMUNION MOTET Carol of the Atonement English traditional melody Soul of Jesu, make me whole, meek and humble make my soul; Thou most sinless Soul divine, cleanse this sinful soul of mine; Hallow this my contrite heart, purify my inmost part, Soul of Jesu, strengthen me; Miserere Domine.

Jesu, by what wondrous power of thine awful Passion hour, By the unimagined woe mortal man may never know; By the sins upon thee laid, by the ransom thou hast paid, By thy suffering comfort me; Miserere Domine.

Jesu, by thy bitter death, by thy last expiring breath, Grant me thine eternal life purchased by that mortal strife: Thou did’st suffer death that I might not die eternally; By thy Passion quicken me; Miserere Domine.

POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 164 · Bangor (see pg 26) Sung by all, standing.

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POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER Said by all.

Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom.

And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.

To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE Deacon

Bow down before the Lord.

Celebrant Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

THE DISMISSAL The Deacon bids the dismissal.

People

Thanks be to God.

The ministers depart in silence. The palms at today’s worship services are made possible in part through the Kurt Weyrauch Memorial Flower Fund.

Music is reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #733601-A. All rights reserved.

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SEQUENCE HYMN 160 · Cross of Jesus

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OFFERTORY HYMN 158 · Herzliebster Jesu

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POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 164 · Bangor

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Holy Week at St. Luke’s Sunday, April 13—Palm Sunday 9:15 am Holy Eucharist* 11:15 am Holy Eucharist* Monday and Tuesday in Holy Week 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Chapel Wednesday in Holy Week 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Chapel Thursday, April 17—Maundy Thursday 6:30 pm Choral Eucharist with Foot

Washing, Agape Supper,

Stripping of the Altar and

Vigil at the Altar of Repose

Friday, April 18—Good Friday 9:00 am Morning Prayer 1:00 pm Vigil Ends 1:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy* 6:30 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 19—Holy Saturday 10:00 am Holy Saturday Service 8:00 pm The Great Vigil of Easter —

The Paschal Vigil and First

Eucharist of Easter with

Baptism, Confirmation and

Reception of Catechumens.

11:30 pm Reception, School Auditorium Sunday, April 20—Easter Day 9:15 am Festive Choral Eucharist* 10:15 am Easter Egg Hunt 11:15 am Festive Choral Eucharist* * Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.

An Update On Our Focus Groups Our focus group meetings wrapped up last month; many thanks to all those who were able to participate. The meetings were highly effective and largely supportive. Due to this, the Vestry has approved launching a capital campaign.

All will have an opportunity for a visit from a fellow parishioner or clergy leadership. You will be contacted within

the next few weeks. Certainly, there is no pressure or expectations. All investments are appreciated.

The first phase of the campaign is a bit quiet as we attempt to raise half of our $5.3M goal. Announcements will follow soon. Thank you again as we are at a “moment in time" for St. Luke's Church.

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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 Cudney (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 Table Talk Wednesdays after Noonday Mass in Laughlin Hall Beginning February 12 Seasonal Retreats Lenten Retreat: April 4-6 at Holy Cross Monastery Contact the Parish House

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STEWARDSHIP & GIVING Pledges for 2025 are still being received! Consider deepening your relationship with St. Luke’s by pledging your 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.

Volunteer for a Liturgical Guild!

If you would like to support our worship services as a volunteer, 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.

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 Discretionary Fund.

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)

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

Barrow St. Gardens Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - dusk Sunday, 12:00pm - dusk

AROUND THE BLOCK

Thrift Shop Open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm.

212.924.9364 thriftshop@stlukeinthefields.org

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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.

Donations can be dropped off to any office or facilities staff member. The Parish Office is open on weekdays from 9am-5pm. Staff are available to receive donations on Saturdays in Laughlin Hall.

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. Gently used cell phones (make sure personal data is wiped),T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, light jackets, rain gear, umbrellas, backpacks and rolling suitcases, new men’s briefs, 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

KEEP IN TOUCH

Sign up for our newsletter: saintlukesnyc.org/newsletter

Facebook Group: “St. Luke in the Fields” saintlukesnyc.org/facebook saintlukesnyc.org/youtube saintlukesnyc.org/connect

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The Church of St. Luke in the Fields 487 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 | Telephone: 212.924.0562 | Email: info@stlukeinthefields.org Please email any clergy member in the event of an emergency.

Website: www.stlukeinthefields.org

The Reverend Caroline Stacey, Rector 212.924.0562 | cstacey@stlukeinthefields.org The Reverend Andrew Ancona, The Reverend Victoria Lewis, Senior Associate | 212.924.9327 School Chaplain & Associate aancona@stlukeinthefields.org 212.924.5960 | vlewis@stlukeinthefields.org David Shuler, Director of Music & Organist

The Reverend Thomas Miller,

212.633.2167 | dshuler@stlukeinthefields.org Assisting Clergy

ADMINISTRATION Craig King, Director of Business and Amina Syedullah, Communications Manager Financial Operations | 212.633.7817 212.647.1837 cking@stlukeinthefields.org asyedullah@stlukeinthefields.org Devon Cooper, Senior Accountant 212.924.1523 dcooper@stlukeinthefields.org

Andrew Forell, Archivist 212.924.0562a aforell@stlukeinthefields.org

Anthony Serrano, Facilities Director 212.924.3080 aserrano@stlukeinthefields.org

Elana Steinberg, Thrift Shop Manager 212.924.9364 esteinberg@stlukeinthefields.org

Hannah Sohn, Outreach & Development Manager | 212.414.7442 hsohn@stlukeinthefields.org

Karyna Martin, Parish Office Administrator 212.924.0562 kmartin@stlukeinthefields.org

ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL Tracy Fedonchik, Head of School 212.924.5960 | www.stlukeschool.org ST. LUKE’S VESTRY: Vestry@stlukeinthefields.org Theresa Goldsborough & Michael Non Voting Cudney, Wardens David Moody, Treasurer Doug Houston, Recording Secretary Donald Conrad Valerie Komor Bruce Goerlich Abby McConnell April Vestry On Call: Michael Hudson Jack Spencer Donald Conrad 646.884.3145 Samuel Jordan Naveen Thacker, Jack Spencer 804.307.1355 Celina KhuryClerk Morejon