The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost 26 October 2025 9:15 am Holy Eucharist
WELCOME TO 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. 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 nourishing 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!
Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage Presentation
Today 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 Sunday, November 2 at 4pm This service will also be live streamed on our website. The deadline to include names in memoriam is Wednesday, October 29th. You can email names to Amina in the parish house (asyedullah@ stlukeinthefields.org).
Catechumens: Worship & the Book of Common Prayer Sunday, November 9 at 1:15pm in Laughlin Hall
All are welcome to join our Adult Formation Fall sessions. We will gather in Laughlin Hall select Sundays after the 11:15 mass. For more information, please see Fr. Ancona. A detailed booklet on the Catechumens can be found at the back of the church and at coffee hours.
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 A mighty fortress is our God
Dieterich Buxtehude
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 637 · Lyons (see pg 14)
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 and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
LITURGY
THE FIRST READING Sirach 35:12-17
Give to the Most High as he has given to you, and as generously as you can afford. For the Lord is the one who repays, and he will repay you sevenfold. Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it and do not rely on a dishonest sacrifice; for the Lord is the judge, and with him there is no partiality. He will not show partiality to the poor; but he will listen to the prayer of one who is wronged. He will not ignore the supplication of the orphan, or the widow when she pours out her complaint.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 84: 1-6
Said by all, remaining seated.
How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! * My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; * by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.
Happy are they who dwell in your house! * they will always be praising you. Happy are the people whose strength is in you! * whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way.
Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, * for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. They will climb from height to height, * and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.
THE SECOND LESSON 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18
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. At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 552 · Pentecost (see pg 15)
Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL
Luke 18:9-14
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE HOMILY The Reverend Victoria Lewis
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
Stephen Paulus
Hear my words, O gracious Lord To my thoughts attentive be; Hear my cry, my King, my God, I will make my prayer to Thee.
With the morning light, O Lord, Thou shalt hear my voice arise; And expectant I will bring, Prayer as morning sacrifice.
Thou art Holy, O my God, Thou delightest not in sin; Evil shall not dwell with Thee, Nor the proud Thy favor win.
OFFERTORY HYMN 9 · Morning song (see pg 16) 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, 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 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.
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
Richard DeLong
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul’s glory, joy and crown.
Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling, starry host: Jesus is brighter, Jesus is purer, Than all the angels heav’n can boast.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 656 · Franconia (see pg 17)
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 A mighty fortress is our God Paul Fey (b.1998)
SEQUENCE HYMN 552 · Pentecost
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
MONDAY OCTOBER 27
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
7:15 pm AA Aud
TUESDAY OCTOBER 28
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:15 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
5:30 pm Vespers
6:00 pm Supper LH
6:30 pm Theology Discussion Group LH
7:15 pm AA Aud
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
THURSDAY OCTOBER 30
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly PH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY OCTOBER 31
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
4:00 pm Block Closes for Halloween
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1
2:00 pm Community Closet LH 4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 All Saints
9:15 am Holy Eucharist* 10:20 am Sunday School/Text Talk 11:15 am Holy Eucharist*
3:30 pm AlAnon Aud 4:00 pm All Souls Evensong
* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.
UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS
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!
Ingathering Sunday
Sunday, November 9 at both services
The stewardship committee invites us to make our commitment to St. Luke’s mission as a community by giving in our 2026 pledges together during the worship service we regularly attend. Symbolic pledge cards will be available if you have already pledged for this campaign. If you haven’t yet pledged for 2026: extra pledge forms are available in the back of the church. You can also pledge online at http://saintlukesnyc.org/pledge
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 campaign, 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
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
Formation for Children and Youth
Please see pg 19 or our website: saintlukesnyc. org/cyf
Formation for Adults
Text Talk Bible Study
Sundays 10:20am in the School Dining Room
Theology Discussion Group
Wednesdays at 5:30pm in the church
Seasonal Retreats
Advent Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery December 19-21
See Fr. Ancona or the Parish Office for details.
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
