The First Sunday in Lent 9 March 2025 9:15 am Holy Eucharist
STEWARDSHIP
The Lenten Season
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Noonday Mass
Icon Workshop
March 20-22
Cost: $300 (scholarships are available)
Register: saintlukesnyc.org/iconworkshop
Peter Pearson joins us once again for our annual Icon Workshop. This year’s subject will be The Virgin of Tenderness/The Virgin Eleoussa/Panagia Eleoussa This is a three part class will meet at the following times:
• Thursday March 20th: 5pm - 8pm
• Friday March 21st: 9:30am - 4pm: Break for Mass at Noon
• Saturday March 22nd: 9:30 - 12pm (timing as needed)
Bruce Ford Funeral
Thursday, March 13 at 10:30am
The funeral for Bruce will be held in the church this Thursday. The service will be livestreamed. saintlukesnyc.org/memorial
ARDG Book Series
Mondays beginning March 17 at 7pm on Zoom
The Antiracism Discussion Group invites you to join in a discussion of Carter Heyward’s acclaimed book The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Action. To receive the Zoom link, please email the group’s facilitators at ardg@stlukeinthefields.org or contact the parish office. You may also speak to one of the facilitators, Julia Alberino or John Singler.
Formation Guest Presentation: Bishop Shin Sunday, March 30 at 1pm
The Antiracism Discussion Group has invited Bishop Shin to preach and celebrate at the 11:15 service and present The Crisis of Christian Nationalism: Report from the House of Bishops Theology Committee.
Lenten Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery
April 4-6 at Holy Cross Monastery, West Park RSVP: info@stlukeinthefields.org
NY. Cost: $350 Single; $470 Doubleoccupancy (for couples), including lodging and meals. This retreat will be led by a brother. Scholarships are available by request.
See more events on page 18.
The Holy Eucharist Rite II
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 My heart is filled with longing Johann Pachelbel
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
THE GREAT LITANY IN PROCESSION
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 148
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE
FIRST READING Deuteronomy 26:1-11
When you have come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, “Today I declare to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us.” When the priest takes the basket from your hand and sets it down before the altar of the Lord your God, you shall make this response before the Lord your God: “A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me.” You shall set it down before the Lord your God and bow down before the Lord your God. Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
PSALM 91:1-2, 9-16
Read by all, remaining seated
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, * abides under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall say to the Lord, “You are my refuge and my stronghold, * my God in whom I put my trust.”
Because you have made the Lord your refuge, * and the Most High your habitation, There shall no evil happen to you, * neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
For he shall give his angels charge over you, * to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you in their hands, * lest you dash your foot against a stone.
You shall tread upon the lion and adder; * you shall trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet. Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him; * I will protect him, because he knows my Name.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; * I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honor. With long life will I satisfy him, * and show him my salvation.
THE SECOND LESSON Romans 10:8b-13
“The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 143 · Erhalt uns, Herr (see pg 14) Sung by all, standing.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 4:1-13
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After his baptism, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’” Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you
up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.
Reader The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE HOMILY Matthew Argonauta, Seminarian
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
INTERCESSIONS
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. Then the Celebrant says an offertory sentence.
THE OFFERTORY
After the peace, the celebrant invites the people to offer their gifts to God. This is a time when we are asked to think intentionally about how we can give back to the Church in support of God’s mission in an effort to make our own proclamation of the Good News. It is important to remember that gifts come in many forms including time, talent, and treasure. What gifts can you give to God, and share with others today?
During the Offertory a hymn or anthem is sung. The gifts of money are brought with the bread and wine for the Eucharist to the altar and presented to God.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Litany to the Holy Spirit Peter Hurford
In the hour of my distress, When temptations me oppress, And when I my sins confess, Sweet Spirit, comfort me
When I lie within my bed, Sick in heart and sick in head, And with doubts discomfited, Sweet Spirit, comfort me.
When the house doth sigh and weep, And the world is drowned with sleep, Yet mine eyes the watch do keep, Sweet Spirit, comfort me.
OFFERTORY HYMN 150 · Aus der Tiefe rufe ich (see pg 15)
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 was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name.
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Hymnal S130
Franz Schubert
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Prayer A, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 361
All are invited to stand or kneel while the Eucharistic Prayer is read by the Celebrant. Midway through the Eucharistic Prayer, the Celebrant says Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
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 Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast.
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 Eucaristica
Pablo Casals
Deep in my heart I bear my Lord; My heart is a sacred Host to Jesus; Therefore in my heart, the light that gives serenity is every glorious. Deep in my heart I bear my Lord; And my heart leaps joyfully within me. Goodness today makes sorrow light, And I have angels for my companions.
Deep in my heart I bear my Lord, and ever see the light of heaven that keeps me always from the ways of darkness and evil doing.
Deep in my heart I bear my Lord and all my life He will be with me.
I want my voice to speak of love
As does the seraph that proclaims Him.
My way shall be a path of lilies
The path on which I walk beside Him.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 142 · St. Flavian (see pg 16)
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.
SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE
Deacon Bow down before the Lord.
Celebrant
Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE DISMISSAL
The Deacon bids the Dismissal.
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE Jesus, my joy Johann Sebastian Bach
SUNDAY MARCH 9 Lent 1
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk
10:20 am Focus Group Aud
11:15 am Holy Eucharist*
1:00 pm Focus Group Aud
MONDAY MARCH 10
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
TUESDAY MARCH 11
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA CR
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:00 pm Holy Eucharist
6:30 pm Bible Study LH
7:00 pm AA Aud
THURSDAY MARCH 13
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly LH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY MARCH 14
12:00 pm Stations & Holy Eucharist 7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY MARCH 15
2:00 pm Community Closet LH 4:00 pm Art & Acceptance School Aud
SUNDAY MARCH 16 Lent 2
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School & Text Talk 11:15 am Holy Eucharist* 3:00 pm Al Anon LH
* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.
You are invited to join a Focus Group!
As many of you are aware, our church is in the planning stages for a new building to serve those who need us most. The Church Vestry and Campaign Committee are excited about presenting current plans to the congregation, and to hear your feedback.
You are cordially invited to attend one of our Focus Group Meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to give everyone in our congregation an opportunity to hear the vision to serve our parish community, those in our neighborhood and the greater New York City community. This is an excellent opportunity for each member of our church to provide the Church Vestry and Campaign Committee with your thoughts concerning our vision.
Please check your schedules and mark your calendar for one of these particularly important meetings. Each presentation will last approximately 20 minutes, and light refreshments will be offered. You will then have an opportunity to ask questions and to answer a brief but important questionnaire before the meeting concludes.
Register for one of our sessions by visiting our website: saintlukesnyc.org/focusgroups or contacting the Parish Office.
Focus Group Dates and Times
Today at 10:20am and 1pm in the Auditorium
The Lenten Season, cont.
Handel in Italy
Thursday, April 3 at 7:30pm (Lecture at 6:30pm in LH)
Tickets: $40 general admission; $30 students/seniors saintlukesnyc.org/concertseason
The Choir of St. Luke in the Fields with Baroque in the Fields period instrument orchestra
Formation Guest Presentation:
Community at the Crossing Sunday, April 6 at 1pm
We welcome Sister Hannah Spiers and members of the Community of the Crossing, an intentional ecumenical community for young adults based at the Cathedral of St John the Divine. Join us as we learn more about them and how all are invited come alongside their work!
Lenten Resources
Lenten Calendars for Adults and Children
Confessions Heard for Lent
One powerful way to enter more deeply into this season of repentance and renewal is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, commonly known as Confession. Through this sacrament, we are called to examine our relationship with God anew as we seek to draw closer to Christ. The clergy team is available to hear your confession in person. Please contact any member of the clergy team directly to schedule your confession.
Calendars are available at the back of the church and online for the Lenten season. This year’s calendars are provided by The United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries. Coloring pages are also available at the back of the church.
The Disciple’s Way: Daily Reflections for Lent
Copies of The Disciple’s Way are available this Lenten season. Please see Fr. Ancona or contact the Parish Office. This book of daily meditations guides the reader through the seven steps of discipleship: turn, follow, learn, pray, serve, worship and share.
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)
Altar Guild: Sean Scheller (seanscheller@gmail.com)
Lectors Guild: Amanda Durant (atdurant@gmail.com)
Ushers Guild: Stephen Novak (stevenov13@gmail.com)
Music & Arts: Melissa Cocco (melissacoccomelissa@gmail.com)
Sermons are available in audio on the web at stlukeinthefields.org/ sermons.
Antiracism Ministries
saintlukesnyc.org/antiracism
Weekly Book Discussions Mondays at 7pm on Zoom.
Seasonal film screenings and author talks.
See our website for the full schedule.
Daily Office on Zoom
Monday & Wednesday at 5:30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8am
Contact: Michael Cudney (mcudney55pte@gmail.com)
Centering Prayer
Thursdays 7 pm on Zoom
Contact: Richard (718.698.7514 | interiorsilence@gmail.com)
FORMATION AT ST. LUKE’S
Please see website for our full schedule
Formation for Children and Youth
Sunday School
10:20am in the School Auditorium
Classes for PreK-Grade 5
Youth Formation
Sundays 10:20am in the School Auditorium For Grades 6-12.
Youth Confirmation
For teens Grades 8-12. Contact Mo.
Lewis for more information.
Formation for Adults
Text Talk Bible Study
Sundays 10:20am in the School Dining Room
Table Talk Wednesdays after Noonday Mass in Laughlin Hall
Beginning February 12
Seasonal Retreats
Lenten Retreat: April 4-6 at Holy Cross Monastery
Contact the Parish House
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
Parish Intercessions
Parish Intercessions are read during services and/or circulated to our Intercessory Prayer Group. Persons listed below are prayed for weekdays by name at the 12pm Eucharist and on other occasions throughout the week. Due to the large need, the list is kept to family, loved ones, and close friends of parishioners only; names remain on the list for two weeks. To add a name, provide an update, or to have a name removed from the list, please e-mail prayerlist@stlukeinthefields.org or call the front office at 212.924.0562.
For Those Who are Ill or in Need of Intercession
Paula Bordonaro
Colleen Cericola
Bruce Ford
Tanveer Gill, father of Dawood
Mark Hattan
Fae & Ira Murphy
Rick & Delores Spielman, parents of Matt Argonauta
For Those Who Have Recently Died
Bruce Ford
Paul Ford, friend of Dan Connelly
Katie Godsill, friend of Vince Chiumento
Geoffrey Rivers, uncle of Melissa Fogarty
For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls
This Week
Helga Fey, mother of Christopher
Christopher Connelly, Sr., father of Dan
Joel Dwain Shaw, father of Justin Meno
Ann Connelly, mother of Dan
For Those Expecting the Birth of a Child
Mary-Grace Reeder & Robertson “Mac” McAnulty
For Those Preparing for Marriage
Hannah Mix & Grant Hattenhauer
Blake Haynes & Timothy Parker
Samanta Regan and Charles Ryan
For Those Adults in the Catechumenate process
John “Jack” Beeson (Confirmation)
Diana Yichu Cao (Baptism)
Bella (Confirmation)
Robertson “Mac” McAnulty (Renewal of Vows)
Trent McKnight (Reception)
Grady Tarplee (Confirmation)
For our Parish of St Luke in the Fields
Outreach staff, volunteers, partners, and guests
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Episcopal Delegates to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church of Canada
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
