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Email: info@stlukeinthefields.org
Please email any clergy member in the event of an emergency. Contact info on back. Website: www.stlukeinthefields.org
STEWARDSHIP SEASON
Fall is a perfect opportunity to explore new aspects of our St. Luke’s community life, or to deepen your current engagement. Community is vital, especially in these times, and we count on each of our members to help keep St. Luke’s vibrant and nourshing for all.
Please consider supporting the ministry of St. Luke’s by pledging your time, talent or treasure this Fall. You can pledge online at saintlukesnyc.org/pledge, or fill out a pledge form (they can be found in pews, the back of the church, and at coffee hours) and hand it to an usher or clergy. Thank you!
Palestrina at 500
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 pm, Lecture at 6:30 pm
Choir of St. Luke in the Fields Season Subscription: $150 Tickets $40 Students & Seniors $30 212.414.7440 | music@stlukeinthefields.org stlukeinthefields.store
Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage Presentation
Sunday, October 26th after the 11:15 Mass in the School Dining Room
Parishioner and lay leader Amanda Durant will lead a presentation on her time in Alabama at the 60th anniversary Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage. This pilgrimage is sponsored by our diocese
every year and provides an invaluable experience for youth and young adults. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
All Souls Evensong & Book of Remembrance
Sunday, November 2 at 4pm In preparation for All Souls Evensong, we invite you to include the names of your loved ones who have passed into the Book of Remembrance. The Book of Remembrance will be kept by the columbarium in the sanctuary. You can also email names to Amina in the parish house (asyedullah@stlukeinthefields.org).
See page 17 for more announcements.
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 Terceira Fantasia a Quatro de 8o Tom António Carreira
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 285 · Deus tuorum militum (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.
Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE FIRST LESSON Sirach 38:1-4,6-10,12-14
Honor physicians for their services, for the Lord created them; for their gift of healing comes from the Most High, and they are rewarded by the king. The skill of physicians makes them distinguished, and in the presence of the great they are admired. The Lord created medicines out of the earth, and the sensible will not despise them. And he gave skill to human beings that he might be glorified in his marvelous works. By them the physician heals and takes away pain; the pharmacist makes a mixture from them. God’s works will never be finished; and from him health spreads over all the earth. My child, when you are ill, do not delay, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you. Give up your faults and direct your hands rightly, and cleanse your heart from all sin. Then give the physician his place, for the Lord created him; do not let him leave you, for you need him. There may come a time when recovery lies in the hands of physicians, for they too pray to the Lord that he grant them success in diagnosis and in healing, for the sake of preserving life.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 147: 1-7
Said by all, remaining seated.
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! * how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; * he gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted * and binds up their wounds. He counts the number of the stars * and calls them all by their names.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; * there is no limit to his wisdom. The Lord lifts up the lowly, * but casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; * make music to our God upon the harp.
THE
SECOND LESSON 2 Timothy 4:5-13
As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Do your best to come to me soon, for Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry. I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 232 (stanza 2: Saint Luke - October 18) · Nyland (see pg 16) Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 4:14-21
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” And he rolled up the
scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE
HOMILY The Reverend Caroline Stacey
THE NICENE CREED
Said by all
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Prayers of the People are one of the most important parts of the liturgy. We include prayers for the universal Church, the world and our local community, those in need, the sick and suffering, and the dying. In addition to the printed prayers, we are invited to pray for those concerns in our own hearts. You may stand or kneel during this time.
The Deacon reads the intercessions for the parish. Then the leader says In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
Silence
Intercessor For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Intercessor For this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Intercessor For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Intercessor For the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit as we work towards an anti-racist society.
People For racial justice in our church, our city, our nation and in the world.
Intercessor For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Intercessor For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Intercessor For Sarah, Archbishop of Canterbury; Sean, our Presiding Bishop; Matthew and Allen, 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 may be kept. Personal petitions are invited either silently or aloud.
Intercessor Hear us, Lord; People 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 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 may be kept. Names of those remembered may be said either silently or aloud.
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 Lowry, arr. Aaron Copland
Shall we gather by the river
Where bright angel’s feet have trod
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God.
Soon we’ll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease, Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace.
Yes we’ll gather by the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints by the river That flows by the throne of God.
OFFERTORY HYMN 293 · Grand Isle (see pg 17)
Sung by all, standing.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Celebrant continues
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For in the multitude of your saints you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away. 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
Prayer A, Book of Common Prayer, page 361
All are invited to stand or kneel while the Eucharistic Prayer is read by the Celebrant. During the 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.
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
Healey Willan
O how sweet, O Lord, is Thy Spirit; for Thou hast shown Thy sweetness unto Thy children. Thou hast given them most wonderful Bread from Heaven. Thou fillest the hungry with good things, and the rich Thou sendest empty away.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 244 · Alles ist an Gottes Segen (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 Batalla de 6o tono José Jimenez
SEQUENCE HYMN 232 (stanza 2: Saint Luke - October 18) · Nyland
Saint Luke October 18
For Luke, beloved physician, all praise, whose Gospel shows the healer of the nations, the one who shares our woes. Your wine and oil, O Savior, upon our spirits pour, and with true balm of Gilead anoint us evermore.
2:00 pm Community Closet LH 4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26 Proper 25C
9:15 am Holy Eucharist* 10:20 am Sunday School/Text Talk 11:15 am Holy Eucharist*
1:15 pm Jonathan Daniels Presentation DR
3:30 pm AlAnon LH
* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS
Tickets on Sale for the Saturday Church Musical!
Saturday Church Musical Previews have begun and the show continues through October 24th. Friends of St. Luke in the Fields can use code STLUKE to SAVE 30% on tickets. Visit www.nytw.org/show/saturday-church/ or call 212-460-5475 for more info and to purchase.
Theology Discussion Group Wednesdays after Vespers
Join us Wednesday evenings for Vespers at 5:30pm, immediately followed by a light meal in Laughlin Hall and theology discussion. All are welcome!
Palestrina at 500 October 23, 2025 at 7:30 pm, Lecture at 6:30 pm
Choir of St. Luke in the Fields Season Subscription: $150 Tickets $40 Students & Seniors $30 212.414.7440 | music@stlukeinthefields.org stlukeinthefields.store
Palestrina remains a monumental figure in music history, celebrated for his unmatched mastery of sacred polyphony during the Renaissance. His compositions blend technical brilliance with profound spirituality, creating works that illuminate the divine mysteries they seek to express. This concert is in honor of the 500th birthday of this venerable master. The program will showcase Palestrina as a consummate craftsman with a wide range of his works.
GROWING IN FAITH: CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES AT ST. LUKE’S
At St. Luke’s we offer opportunities for children, youth, and families to experience the joy, challenge, reverence, and beauty of Christian tradition.
WE WORSHIP through a welcoming liturgy in which all participate regardless of age or ability.
WE ENGAGE the Holy Scriptures and Christian tradition with creative, curious, and critical minds in Sunday School and intergenerational activities.
WE SERVE our parish and our world. Children and youth are invited to serve on Sundays as acolytes, readers, or ushers. Families are also encouraged to share in the parish’s outreach ministries.
Sunday School | Auditorium
Sunday School is offered to children and youth of the parish (ages 4-14) during the program year at 10:20am on Sundays. A schedule can be found on the parish website.
Baptisms for Children
If you or someone you know is considering having their child baptized, please contact Mo. Lewis for more information. The next parish Baptisms will be celebrated on All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Youth Confirmation
St. Luke’s offers youth Confirmation to youth in grades 8-12. If you are interested in Confirmation during the 2025-2026 program year, please contact Deacon Stoddart for more information. The next parish Confirmations will be celebrated at the 2026 Easter Vigil.
Connect with CYF Ministries
Stay Informed: Sign up for email updates from the St. Luke’s Children and Family ministry team. You can register by scanning the QR code to the right. Volunteer: Become a Sunday school teacher! Contact Deacon Stoddart for more information. Training provided. Give: Support the work of children, youth, and family ministries with a donation.
Deacon Stoddart and Mother Lewis are excited to partner with you in nurturing the spiritualities of our parish’s youngest members!
STEWARDSHIP & GIVING
Stewardship at St. Luke’s Fall Campaign: Sept 28 - Nov 9
Please consider supporting the ministry of St. Luke’s by pledging your time, talent or treasure this Fall. You can pledge online at saintlukesnyc.org/pledge, or fill out a pledge form (they can be found in pews, the back of the church, and at coffee hours) and hand it to an usher or clergy. Thank you!
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 onetime 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.
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
St.
Luke’s Capital Campaign
As we wrap up the public phase of our campagin, we ask that you return you pledge cards to help us get an accurate account of how much we have raised so far. Thank you so much to all who have supported this next phase in our parish! To learn more about the mission building and our campaign, visit our website (saintlukesnyc.org/campaignvisit) or email us (missionbldg@stlukeinthefields.org).
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.
Acolyte Guild: Michael Cudney (Mcudney55pte@gmail.com)
Ushers Guild: Stephen Novak (stevenov13@gmail.com)
Music & Arts: Melissa Cocco (melissacoccomelissa@gmail.com)
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
The Church of St. Luke in the Fields
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 Aidan Stoddart, Associate | 212.924.0562 astoddart@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 | 212.633.7817 cking@stlukeinthefields.org
