The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost | 2025

The Third Sunday after Pentecost 29 June 2025 10:30 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

ST. LUKE’S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Request a Visit!

Visit: saintlukesnyc.org/campaignvisit Email: missionbldg@stlukeinthefields.org Or scan the QR code Our capital campaign is now in its public phase and we are asking everyone to take part! We are off to a good start but we need your participation to help us make our goal. Requesting a visit from a campaign volunteer is easy: visit our website and fill out a form or email us directly. Visits can be made in person, or by Zoom or phone.

If you have questions about the project, a visit is the best way to learn more.

Many thanks to each and every one who has helped support our mission!

March With Us Today In The Pride Parade!

St. Luke’s joins the Diocese once again to participate in the Pride March. All those wishing to march are invited following the 10:30am service to gather & travel together. Michael Cudney will be helping to coordinate.

Block Closures for Independence Day Thursday, July 3: Parish Offices close at noon; Noonday Mass as usual.

Friday, July 4: Church, gardens and offices closed. There will be no Mass.

ARDG Book Series Mondays at 7pm on Zoom Contact ardg@stlukeinthefields.org The Antiracism Discussion Group has begun reading Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.

We are always open to new members, so if you would like to join us, please email the group or contact the parish office for the Zoom link.

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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.

Large print hymns are available in the back of the church; ask an usher for copies.

PRELUDE Voluntary in D Major John Stanley (1712-1786) A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.

ENTRANCE HYMN 518 · Westminster Abbey (see pg 17) THE ACCLAMATION Ambrosian chant

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Hymnal S280 Robert Powell

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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 God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; 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 1 Kings 19:15-16,19-21 The Lord said to Elijah, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place.” So he set out from there, and found Elisha son of Shaphat, who was plowing. There were twelve yoke of oxen ahead of him, and he was with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle over him.

He left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you.” Then Elijah said to him, “Go back again; for what have I done to you?” He returned from following him, took the yoke of oxen, and slaughtered them; using the equipment from the oxen, he boiled their flesh, and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out and followed Elijah, and became his servant.

Reader People

The Word of the Lord.

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.

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PSALM 16 Plainsong, Mode III

Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; * I have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, my good above all other.”

All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, * upon those who are noble among the people. Refrain But those who run after other gods * shall have their troubles multiplied.

Their libations of blood I will not offer, * nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. Refrain O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; * it is you who uphold my lot.

My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * indeed, I have a goodly heritage. Refrain I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; * my heart teaches me, night after night.

I have set the Lord always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. Refrain My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * my body also shall rest in hope.

For you will not abandon me to the grave, * nor let your holy one see the Pit. You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Refrain

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THE SECOND LESSON Galatians 5:1,13-25 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” If, however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another. Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the law. Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.

Reader People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN 706 · Halton Holgate (see pg 18) Sung by all, standing.

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THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 9:51-62 Deacon People

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

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When the days drew near for Jesus to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; but they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” But he turned and rebuked them. Then they went on to another village. As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Deacon People

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Reverend Caroline Stacey

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NICENE CREED Plainsong, Mode V

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS MISSION MOMENT 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 Sean, our Presiding Bishop, Matthew, Allen, and Mary, our own Bishops, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For Donald, 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.

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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 anti-racist 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.

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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 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.

AT THE OFFERTORY, ANTHEM Henry Purcell (1659-1695) O God, thou art my God: early will I seek thee.

My soul thirsteth for thee; my flesh also longeth after thee in a barren and dry land where no water is. Thus have I look’d for thee in holiness that I might behold thy power and glory. For thy loving kindness is better than life itself: my lips shall praise thee. As long as I live will I magnify thee on this manner, and lift up my hands in thy name. Because thou hast been my helper, therefore under the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Hallelujah.

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OFFERTORY HYMN 610 · Blaenhafren (see pg 19) All stand.

COLLECT FOR MISSION The Celebrant says: Most gracious and eternal triune God, we thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit, by which you kindle in us a love for your creation and a desire to heal and nurture it. Help us to carry forward our mission to the community of St. Luke in the Fields at a time of growing need. We ask for wisdom, as we seek resources to build a new home for thriving weekday ministries, in hospitality, community outreach, and education. Keep us ever mindful of the words of our Savior Jesus Christ, which he repeated three times to Simon Peter before his ascension into heaven: “Feed my sheep.” This we ask for the sake of your Son, our Good Shepherd and our Redeemer. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A, Book of Common Prayer, page 361

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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. For you are the source of light and life, you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Hymnal S129 Robert Powell 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 S170 Plainsong, Mode I

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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 William Byrd (1540-1623) O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur: recolitur memoria passionis eius: mens impletur gratia: et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur. Alleluia.

O sacred feast, wherein Christ is received, the memory of his passion is renewed in us, our souls are filled with grace, and the pledge of everlasting glory is given unto us. Alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 603 · St. Botolph (see pg 20) Sung by all, standing.

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.

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THE BLESSING & DISMISSAL The Celebrant sings the Blessing and the Deacon dismisses the People.

People

POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune in D Major John Stanley 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.

SUNDAY JUNE 29 Proper 8 10:30 am Holy Eucharist* 2:00 pm Block Closes for Pride MONDAY JUNE 30 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm AA Aud 7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom

THURSDAY JULY 3 12:00 pm Parish Offices Close 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm Friends of Shelly LH 7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom FRIDAY JULY 4 Block closed in observance of Independence Day

TUESDAY JULY 1 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm AA Aud

SATURDAY JULY 5 2:00 pm Community Closet LH 4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud

WEDNESDAY JULY 2 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist 12:30 pm Table Talk LH 7:00 pm AA Aud

SUNDAY JULY 6 Proper 9 10:30 am Holy Eucharist* 3:30 pm AlAnon LH * Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.

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

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ENTRANCE HYMN 518 · Westminster Abbey

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SEQUENCE HYMN 706 · Halton Holgate

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OFFERTORY HYMN 610 · Blaenhafren

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OFFERTORY HYMN 610 · Blaenhafren, cont

POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 603 · St. Botolph

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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 On hiatus until September 14 Table Talk Wednesdays after Noonday Mass in Laughlin Hall Beginning February 12 Seasonal Retreats 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: Abigail McConnell (mcconnellabigail01@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

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

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OUTREACH Get more information about all of our Outreach programs on our website: saintlukesnyc.org/outreach or email 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 and Supplies Needed!

We’re in great need of gently used spring/summer clothing, jackets, sneakers, comfortable walking shoes and boots for men. Gently used cell phones (please wipe all personal data), T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, light jackets, rain gear, umbrellas, backpacks and rolling suitcases are also in demand. We’re always running out of new men’s briefs, women’s underwear, size 6 diapers and period products. Travel sized toiletries in bulk (shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, soap etc.) are the most useful! 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

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The Church of St. Luke in the Fields 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 The Reverend Aidan Stoddart, Associate | 212.924.0562 astoddart@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 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

Jonathan Fernandez, Facilities Director 212.924.3080 jfernandez@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 Bruce Goerlich Abby McConnell Doug Houston, Recording Secretary Michael Hudson Jack Spencer July Vestry On Call: Samuel Jordan Grady Tarplee Samuel Jordan 240.652.3234 Celina KhuryNaveen Thacker, Naveen Thacker 917.566.8971 Morejon Clerk Valerie Komor