Stations of the Resurrection Wednesdays in the Easter season at 12:00 pm in the Church.
Feast of the Ascension
Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm
This service will be in person and live streamed.
The Day of Pentecost
June 8 Services at 9:15 and 11:15am.
Vespers for the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, May 30 at 6pm
Join us on Friday May 30 at 6pm for Vespers celebrating the Eve of the Feast of the Visitation. The service will be preceded by Adoration and Rosary prayers, and will be followed by a festive gathering in the gardens (weather permitting).
Parish Picnic
Sunday, June 15 at 12pm
Celebrate the summer season with us! June 15th marks the beginning of the summer service schedule. Join us for Mass at 10:30am and stay for a festive cookout in the gardens. All are welcome!
Concerts on Demand saintlukesnyc.org/concertseason
Recordings of this season’s concerts are available on our Shopify store.
DEIJB Workshop with St. Luke’s School
Sunday, June 8 at 1:15pm in the School Dining Room
The Antiracism Change Team invites you to a conversation with Ayesha Long, Chief Equity and Belonging Officer at St. Luke’s School. All are welcome!
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 Canzona
Girolamo Frescobaldi
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN 195 · Mowsley (see pg 17)
THE
ACCLAMATION
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
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, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
THE FIRST LESSON Acts 11:1-18
Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him, saying, “Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?” Then Peter began to explain it to them, step by step, saying, “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. There was something like a large sheet coming down from heaven, being lowered by its four corners; and it came close to me. As I looked at it closely I saw four-footed animals, beasts of prey, reptiles, and birds of the air. I also heard a voice saying to me, `Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ But I replied, `By no means, Lord; for nothing profane or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ But a second time the voice answered from heaven, `What God has made clean, you must not call profane.’ This happened three times; then everything was pulled up again to heaven. At that very moment three men, sent to me from Caesarea, arrived at the house where we were. The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house. He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, `Send to Joppa and bring Simon, who is called Peter; he will give you a message by which you and your entire household will be saved.’ And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, `John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ If then God gave them the same gift that he gave us when we believed in the Lord
Jesus Christ, who was I that I could hinder God?” When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, “Then God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life.”
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 148
Said by all, remaining seated.
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens; * praise him in the heights.
Praise him, all you angels of his; * praise him, all his host.
Praise him, sun and moon; * praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, heaven of heavens, * and you waters above the heavens.
Let them praise the Name of the Lord; * for he commanded, and they were created. He made them stand fast for ever and ever; * he gave them a law which shall not pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth, * you sea-monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and fog, * tempestuous wind, doing his will;
Mountains and all hills, * fruit trees and all cedars; Wild beasts and all cattle, * creeping things and winged birds;
Kings of the earth and all peoples, * princes and all rulers of the world; Young men and maidens, * old and young together.
Let them praise the Name of the Lord, * for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, * the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah!
THE SECOND LESSON Revelation 21:1-6
I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.”
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 711 · Seek ye first (see pg 18) Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL John 13:31-35
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
At the last supper, when Judas had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE HOMILY The Reverend Thomas Miller
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 INVESTITURE OF CHORISTERS
The Choristers assemble before the Altar.
Rector It is good to give thanks to the Lord. All And to give thanks to your Name, O most High.
The Rector addresses the returning Choristers.
Rector As a St. Luke’s Chorister, will you continue to lead us in song and prayer, work diligently in rehearsals, be an example to new choristers, do your best to be reverent in the House of God, and participate to the best of your ability in the life of the St. Luke’s Choristers?
Choristers We will, with God’s help.
The Rector then addresses the new Probationers.
Rector Do you wish to be a Probationer?
Probationers We do.
Rector Will you lead us in song and prayer, do your best to be reverent in the House of God, and participate to the best of your ability in the life of the St. Luke’s Choristers?
Probationers We will.
The Rector then addresses the Probationers who completed one year.
Rector Do you wish to be a Chorister?
New Choristers We do.
Rector Will you lead us in song and prayer, do your best to be reverent in the House of God, and participate to the best of your ability in the life of the St. Luke’s Choristers?
New Choristers We will.
Probationers who have completed their first year now come forward. The Rector and Choirmaster vest each new Chorister with a surplice, saying: N., I admit you to the Choristers of the Church of St. Luke in the Fields. May God bless you in this service in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
After the new Choristers have been vested, the People stand and say Sing, rejoice and be glad. Praise the Lord with a merry voice, and delight God with true melody in your heart; and the Lord preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth for evermore.
The Choristers return to their seats.
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, In joy and hope let us pray to the source of all life, saying, “Hear our prayer.”
That our risen Savior may fill us with the joy of his holy and life-giving resurrection. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
That isolated and persecuted churches may find fresh strength in the Easter gospel. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
That he may grant us humility to be subject to one another in Christian love. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
That he may guide the people of this land, and of all nations, in the ways of justice and peace. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
That he may provide for those who lack food, work, or shelter. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
That by his power wars and famine may cease through all the earth. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
That he may reveal the light of his presence to the sick, the weak, and the dying, that they may be comforted and strengthened. Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
That he may send the fire of the Holy Spirit upon his people, that we may bear faithful witness to his resurrection. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
That he may guide us as we work towards an anti-racist society and for racial justice in our church, our city, our nation and in the world. Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
That we may come to share in the heavenly kingdom with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Mother of God, Blessed Luke, our Patron, and all the saints. Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.
The Celebrant concludes with a Collect.
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 people are seated. The Celebrant says an offertory sentence.
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 Powell
Like a flowing river is God’s perfect peace Glorious forever in its bright increase; Perfect, yet it floweth Fuller every day; Perfect, yet it grow Deeper all the way.
Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand. No foe can follow, or traitor ever stand; Not a surge of worry, Not a shade of care, Not a blast of hurry Touch the spirit there.
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest; Finding, as he promised, perfect peace and rest. We may trust him in all that we do; They who trust him wholly find him wholly true.
OFFERTORY HYMN 583 · Morning Song (see pg 19)
Sung by all, standing.
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. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us 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
Eucharistic Prayer B, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 367
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, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
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
Traditional French carol, arr. Simon Lindley
Now the green blade riseth from the buried grain. Wheat that in dark earth many days has lain; Love lives again, that with the dead has been: Love is come again, like wheat that springeth green.
In the grave they laid him, Love whom men had slain, Thinking that never he would wake again, Laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen: Love is come again, like wheat that springeth green.
Forth he came at Easter like the risen grain. He that for three days in the grave had lain. Quick from the dead my risen Lord is seen: Love is come again, like wheat that springeth green.
When our hearts are wintry, grieving, or in pain, Thy touch can call us back to life again, Fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been: Love is come again, like wheat that springeth green.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 304 · Land of Rest (see pg 20)
Sung by all, standing.
POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER
Said by all.
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE PASCHAL BLESSING
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
THE DISMISSAL
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ, alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.
POSTLUDE Canzon secunda
Giovanni Gabrieli
SEQUENCE HYMN 711 ·
SUNDAY MAY 18 Easter 5
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk
11:15 am Holy Eucharist*
3:30 pm AlAnon LH
MONDAY MAY 19
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
TUESDAY MAY 20
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY MAY 21
12:00 pm Stations of the Resurrection & Holy Eucharist
6:00 pm Holy Eucharist Chapel
6:30 pm Bible Study LH
7:00 pm AA Aud
THURSDAY MAY 22
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly LH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY MAY 23
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY MAY 24
2:00 pm Community Closet LH
4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY MAY 25 Easter 6
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk 11:15 am Holy Eucharist* 3:30 pm AlAnon LH
* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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
Contact the Parish House
Growing in Faith: Children,
Youth & Families at St.
Luke’s
Children are the hope of our faith and our world; at St. Luke’s we offer opportunities for children, youth and families to experience the joy, challenge, relevance and beauty of Christian faith and each other:
Worship in a welcoming community where all participate regardless of age.
Engage with the Holy Scriptures and Christian traditions with creative and critical minds in Sunday School, Youth Formation, and the Parent-focused Discussion Series.
Serve the parish and world by volunteering for one-time, occasional, and weekly ministry commitments. Children, and Youth are invited to serve on Sundays as acolytes, readers, ushers, on their own or with their parents as desired.
For Children & Youth
Sunday School | Auditorium
Sunday School is offered to children and youth of the parish beginning in Pre-K during the academic year at 10:20 on Sundays.
Youth Confirmation
St. Luke’s offers Youth Confirmation to Youth in Grades 8 - 12. The conferring of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be at the Easter Vigil. If you are interested in Confirmation for the 2025 program year please contact Mo. Lewis or fill out a program registration form.
Connect with CYF Ministries:
Baptisms for Children
Preparations for the Sacrament of Baptism will now be for those celebrated at The Day of Pentecost, June 8, 2025. If you or someone you know is considering having their child baptized, please contact Mo. Lewis for more information.
Stay informed: Sign up for Email updates from the Winged Ox, St. Luke’s Children and Family Newsletter, and the weekly parish Enews. Register by scanning the QR code to the right. Volunteer: Become a Sunday School teacher and youth leader. Give: Support the work of CYF Ministries with a donation. Contact Mo. Lewis for more information about any of the listings above, or with questions.
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, Senior Associate | 212.924.9327 aancona@stlukeinthefields.org
David Shuler, Director of Music & Organist 212.633.2167 | dshuler@stlukeinthefields.org
The Reverend Victoria Lewis, School Chaplain & Associate 212.924.5960 | vlewis@stlukeinthefields.org
The Reverend Thomas Miller, Assisting Clergy
ADMINISTRATION
Craig King, Director of Business and Financial Operations | 212.633.7817 cking@stlukeinthefields.org
