The Second Sunday of Easter
The Easter Season
Stations of the Resurrection
Wednesdays in the Easter season at 12:00 pm in the Church.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, May 2
The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held immediately following the noonday mass. Feast of the Acension
Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm This service will be in person and live streamed.
Film Screening: Coded Bias
Sunday, May 4 at 1pm in the School Auditorium
The Antiracism Change Team invites you to a screening of Coded Bias, a film that examines racial and algorithmic justice. Refreshments will be provided. To learn more, please visit our website: saintlukesnyc.org/FilmScreening
Fr. Ferlo Visits St. Luke’s
Sunday, May 4
Fr. Ferlo will preach at the 11:15 service. Join us after in the Dining Room for a festive coffee hour.
Tea at Three
Thursday, May 1 in the Gardens (Laughlin Hall in case of rain) RSVP to Donald Conrad (donald.conrad@me.com)
Join us for a springtime High Tea in the South Lawn! This is a great opportunity to take in the beauty of the gardens and to enjoy the fellowship of our St. Luke’s community. RSVPs help us plan responsibly; contact Donald or Fr. Ancona.
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 O filii et filiae (‘O sons and daughters let us sing’)
Jean-François Dandrieu (c.1682-1738)
A bell sounds. All stand as they are able.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 193 · Puer nobis (see pg 16)
VIDI AQUAM
Iain Quinn (b.1973)
Vidi aquam egredientem de templo, a latare dextro, alleluia: et omnes, ad quos pervenit aqua ista, salvi facti sunt, et dicent: alleluia alleluia.
I saw water flowing from the right side of the temple, alleluia, and it brought to people everywhere God’s life and his salvation, and the people sang in joyful praise: alleluia, alleluia.
Ambrosian chant
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Wonder, Love and Praise 901
Ronald Arnatt
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; 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 Acts 5:27-32
When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors
raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
All remain seated for the psalm.
PSALM 118: 14-29
Anglican chant (George Thalben-Ball)
The Lord is my strength and my song, * and he has become my salvation. There is a sound of exultation and victory * in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! * the right hand of the Lord is exalted! the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!” I shall not die, but live, * and declare the works of the Lord.
The Lord has punished me sorely, * but he did not hand me over to death. Open for me the gates of righteousness; * I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord.
“This is the gate of the Lord; * he who is righteous may enter.”
I will give thanks to you, for you answered me * and have become my salvation.
The same stone which the builders rejected * has become the chief cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes.
On this day the Lord has acted; * we will rejoice and be glad in it. Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! * Lord, send us now success.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; * we bless you from the house of the Lord. God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; * form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.
“You are my God, and I will thank you; * you are my God, and I will exalt you.” Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; * his mercy endures for ever.
THE SECOND LESSON Revelation 1:4-8
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN 206 · O filii et filiae (see pg 17)
Sung by all, unaccompanied.
ALLELUIA
Plainsong, Mode VIII
The Gospel procession makes its way to the pulpit. A Cantor intones the Alleluia, and the congregation repeats it once, then again following the Versicle.
V. You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.
THE
HOLY
GOSPEL
John 20:19-31
Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here
and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON The Reverend Andrew Ancona
THE NICENE CREED Hymnal S105
Calvin Hampton
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Deacon reads the intercessions for the parish. Then the leader says In joy and hope let us pray to the source of all life, singing,
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 his heavenly kingdom with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Blessed Luke, our Patron, and all the saints. Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
The Celebrant adds a concluding 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.
AT THE OFFERTORY, ANTHEM
James MacMillan (b.1959)
Alleluia. Mitte manum tuam et cognosce loca clavorum, et noli esse incredulus, sed fidelis, alleulia.
Alleluia. Put your hand here and touch the place where the nails were: doubt no longer, but believe, alleluia.
OFFERTORY HYMN 57 · Helmsley (see pg 18) All stand.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Eucharistic Prayer B, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 367
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
Ronald Arnatt
Wonder, Love and Praise 859
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.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
McNeil Robinson II
Hymnal S149
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Celebrant breaks the bread. A short period of silence follows.
FRACTION ANTHEM
Healey Willan (1880-1968)
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Alleluia.
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
Iain Quinn
Regina coeli laetare, alleluia: quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia: resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia: ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.
Rejoice, Queen of Heaven, alleluia: for he, who you were worthy to bear, alleluia: is risen, as he said, alleluia: pray for us to God, alleluia.
POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 209 · St. Botolph (see pg 19)
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
May Almighty God, who has redeemed us and made us his children through the resurrection of his Son our Lord, bestow upon you the riches of his blessing. Amen.
May God, who through the water of baptism has raised us from sin into newness of life, make you holy and worthy to be united with Christ for ever. Amen.
May God, who has brought us out of bondage to sin into true and lasting freedom in the Redeemer, bring you to your eternal inheritance. Amen.
And the blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
THE DISMISSAL
The Deacon bids the dismissal.
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ, alleluia, alleluia.
People
POSTLUDE Symphonie in D Major
Nicolas Lebègue (1631-1702)
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.
About our Eastertide liturgies
Ancient Eucharistic Rites provides for the sprinkling of the people with holy water – as a reminder of Baptism – on all Sundays of the year, in place of the Confession of Sin, a part of the introductory rites at mass. The ceremony is somewhat long, with prayers preceding and following the sprinkling. The text of the music that accompanies this action during the year is Asperges me. During the Easter season this is changed to Vidi aquam. At St. Luke’s, we
adapt this ceremony for use during Eastertide, when the Confession is omitted, using some musical setting of the Vidi aquam following the Entrance Hymn. This morning’s setting is by Iain Quinn.
About the music at today’s service
Iain Quinn was born in Cardiff and began his training as a chorister at Llandaff Cathedral. He subsequently studied at The Juilliard School, Larry Allen at The Hartt School, the University of Hartford and at the Institute of Sacred Music at Yale University. Mr. Quinn is presently Professor of Organ at Florida State University.
The recipient of several awards Mr. Quinn was awarded a Fellowship by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, an award from The Prince’s Trust and is the recipient of an ASCAPlus award from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. The setting of Vidi aquam, the antiphon sung during the sprinkling of the people at the beginning of mass during Eastertide, was composed for St. Luke’s Choir. His Eastertide motet Regina coeli was composed for the Choir of St. Mary the Virgin in New York, and given its joint premiere at St. Luke’s and St. Mary’s on Easter Day 2016.
James MacMillan is the pre-eminent Scottish composer of his generation, producing exciting new music which combines strong rhythm, raw emotional power and spiritual meditation. His music shows a strong connection with religious and social themes.
He first attracted major attention at the 1990 BBC Proms in the UK, with the première of The Confession of Isobel Gowdie. His most widelyknown work to date, however, is his percussion concerto Veni, Veni, Emmanuel (1992), which has received over 350 performances.
In December 2008 he was awarded the British Composer Award for Liturgical Music, for his Strathclyde Motets, one of which is the Eastertide motet Mitte manum tuam, a setting of the
Communion text for the Second Sunday after Easter.
Healey Willan was born in 1880 in Surrey, England. After receiving his education in Great Britain, and serving a number of churches in London, he emigrated in 1913 to head the music theory department of the Toronto Conservatory of Music and become the organist of St. Paul’s, Canada’s largest Anglican church. Willan was a prolific composer of choral and organ music, as well as of operas, symphonies and concerti. In 1921, Willan was appointed precentor of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto, a position that he held until his death in 1968. At St. Mary’s, he developed an outstanding and influential AngloCatholic music program. The program was based on the use of plainsong and Renaissance music, which led him to the contrapuntal style used in his shorter liturgical compositions, such as Alleluia. Christ our Passover.
Organist from 1705 at the church of St Merry in Paris, the French composer and harpsichordist Jean-François Dandrieu, member of a musical family, was in 1721 appointed an organist of the royal chapel. Earlier he perhaps deputized for his uncle Pierre Dandrieu, priest and organist at St Bartélemy, where Jean-François was later buried. Dandrieu, though largely forgotten today, was regarded as one of the finest composers of harpsichord music of his time, generally ranked just below Couperin and Rameau. The prelude today is a set of variations by Dandrieu on the Eastertide hymn O filii et filiae, the Sequence Hymn this morning. The origin of the melody is uncertain. It is believed to be either a French folk melody or a French carol melody dating from the fifteenth century.
SEQUENCE
POSTCOMMUNION
SUNDAY APRIL 27 Easter 2
9:15 am Holy Eucharist*
10:20 am Sunday School &Text Talk
11:15 am Holy Eucharist*
3:30 pm AlAnon LH
MONDAY APRIL 28
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
7:00 pm Antiracism Discussion Group Zoom
TUESDAY APRIL 29
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
7:00 pm AA Aud
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30
12:00 pm Stations of the Resurrection & Holy Eucharist
6:00 pm Vespers Chapel
6:30 pm Bible Study LH
7:00 pm AA Aud
THURSDAY MAY 1
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
3:00 pm Tea at Three Gardens
7:00 pm Friends of Shelly LH
7:00 pm Centering Prayer Zoom
FRIDAY MAY 2
12:00 pm Holy Eucharist
12:30 pm Adoration
7:00 pm AA Aud
SATURDAY MAY 3
2:00 pm Community Closet LH 4:00 pm Art & Acceptance Aud
SUNDAY MAY 4 Easter 3
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.
An Update On Our Focus Groups
Our focus group meetings wrapped up last month; many thanks to all those who were able to participate. The meetings were highly effective and largely supportive. Due to this, the Vestry has approved launching a capital campaign. All will have an opportunity for a visit from a fellow parishioner or clergy leadership. You will be contacted within the next few weeks. Certainly, there is no pressure or expectations. All investments are appreciated.
The first phase of the campaign is a bit quiet as we attempt to raise half of our $5.3M goal. Announcements will follow soon. Thank you again as we are at a “moment in time" for St. Luke's Church.
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
Lenten Retreat: April 4-6 at Holy Cross Monastery
Contact the Parish House
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: 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)
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
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, women and children. T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, light jackets, rain gear, umbrellas, backpacks and rolling suitcases, new men’s briefs, women’s underwear, size 6 diapers and 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
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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
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David Shuler, Director of Music & Organist 212.633.2167 | dshuler@stlukeinthefields.org
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The Reverend Thomas Miller, Assisting Clergy
ADMINISTRATION
Craig King, Director of Business and Financial Operations | 212.633.7817 cking@stlukeinthefields.org
Devon Cooper, Senior Accountant 212.924.1523 dcooper@stlukeinthefields.org
Anthony Serrano, Facilities Director 212.924.3080 aserrano@stlukeinthefields.org
Hannah Sohn, Outreach & Development Manager | 212.414.7442 hsohn@stlukeinthefields.org
Amina Syedullah, Communications Manager 212.647.1837 asyedullah@stlukeinthefields.org
Andrew Forell, Archivist 212.924.0562a aforell@stlukeinthefields.org
Elana Steinberg, Thrift Shop Manager 212.924.9364 esteinberg@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 Cudney, Wardens
Donald Conrad
Bruce Goerlich
Michael Hudson
Samuel Jordan
Celina KhuryMorejon
Valerie Komor
Abby McConnell
Jack Spencer
Naveen Thacker, Clerk
Non Voting
David Moody, Treasurer
Doug Houston, Recording Secretary
April Vestry On Call:
Donald Conrad 646.884.3145
Jack Spencer 804.307.1355