the 17th sunday after pentecost 27 september 2020 aft

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The 17th Sunday After Pentecost27 September 2020

Values

Mission

We gather to worship, witness, learn, grow, and serve, creating Jesus’ embrace through outreach, arts, educational programs and the sanctuary of

our church and gardens.

Vision

We joyfully join the Holy Spirit to transform this world into the kingdom of God, celebrating the diversity and dignity of all creation, connecting

people to each other and to the Divine.

We set scripture, prayer and sacraments at the center of our communal life.

We practice inclusive hospitality, valuing diverse experiences and contributions from our parish,

our neighbors, and the wider community.

We honor our progressive Anglo-Catholic heritage through our service at the altar and our service to those in need.

We strive to be good stewards of the resources God has given us, giving our highest and best to God in all that we do.

Welcome to St. Luke in the Fields.

We are Here for You! Let us know if you would appreciate Pastoral Care. If you or a loved one is in hospital, or will be going for surgery, please let us know. To schedule a pastoral meeting or request visitation, please contact our clergy directly using their contact information found on the back cover of the bulletin, either by email (best) or by calling the parish office at 212.924.0562. For pastoral emergencies in the evenings or on weekends, please call the emergency pastoral cell phone at 646.240.5740.

For September, the Vestry on Call are Rachel Krause-Hurn (818.212.7295) and Tina Johnson Hattan (917.679.6304). For October, they are Audrey Flores (646.385.4964) and Donald Conrad (646.884.3145).

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and in compliance with government agency directives, all activities on the church and school grounds are canceled until further notice, including all Church services and community meetings. For additional information and updates on this evolving situation, please visit our website stlukeinthefields.org

We look forward to continuing to serve you in this time of national crisis and beyond.

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The Holy Eucharist, Rite II

We recommend going through the service on two devices: one for viewing the video service, and a second for reading through the bulletin. Service video recordings and sermon manuscripts are available on our website www.stlukeinthefields.org

PRELUDE Fantasia sopra Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten (‘If thou but suffer God to guide thee’)Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713-1780)

A bell sounds. The sacred ministers enter.

ENTRANCE HYMN 450 · CoronationSung by all, standing

SEASON AFTER PENTECOST 3

ACCLAMATIONAmbrosian Chant

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Hymnal S280Robert Powell

4 SEASON AFTER PENTECOST

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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 Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32

The word of the Lord came to me: What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? As I live, says the Lord God, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Know that all lives are mine; the life of the parent as well as the life of the child is mine: it is only the person who sins that shall die. Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for the iniquity that they have committed they shall die. Again, when the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. Because they considered and turned away from all the transgressions that they had committed, they shall surely live; they shall not die. Yet the house of Israel says, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” O house of Israel, are my ways unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, says the Lord God. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God. Turn, then, and live.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.


All remain seated for the psalm. The refrain is intoned, then repeated by the congregation and sung as indicated.

PSALM 25:1-8Plainsong, Mode II

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me.Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Refrain

Show me your ways, O Lord, * and teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. Refrain

Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting.Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. Refrain

Gracious and upright is the Lord; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way.He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. Refrain


THE SECOND LESSON Philippians 2:1-13

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death-- even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

SEQUENCE HYMN 477 · EngelbergSung by all, standing.


THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 21:23-32

Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. “What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE SERMON The Rev. Andrew Ancona

THE NICENE CREED Plainsong, Mode V



PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Andrew, Allen, and Mary, our Bishops; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in the Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. (The People may add their own intercessions.)

Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. (The People may add their own intercessions.)

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. (The People may add their own intercessions.)

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.


All say Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebrant concludes with an absolutionAlmighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, keep you in eternal life. Amen.

THE PEACE

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

OFFERTORY ANTHEMPeter Philips (1560–1628)

OFFERTORY HYMN 483 · St. Magnus

O nomen Jesu, nomen dulce, nomen Jesu, nomen delectabile, nomen Jesu, nomen confortans, quid est enim Jesus, nisi salvator? Ergo Jesu, propter nomen sanctum tuum, esto mihi Jesus, et salvame. Alleluia.

O name of Jesus, sweet name, name of Jesus, delightful name, name of Jesus, strengthening name; for what is Jesus but the Saviour? Therefore, Jesus, on account of thy holy name, be to me Jesus, and save me. Alleluia.


THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 361

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 S129Robert Powell

The Celebrant continues. Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave

it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and PeopleChrist has died.Christ is risen.Christ will come again.

The Celebrant concludesWe celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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

THE BREAKING OF THE BREADThe Celebrant breaks the bread. A short period of silence follows.


FRACTION ANTHEMAmbrosian chant

INVITATION

Celebrant The gifts of God for the people of God.

The sacred ministers receive the Sacrament with the spiritual participation of the whole Body of Christ.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND MASS

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

COMMUNION MOTETPeter Philips


O Crux, splendidior cunctis astris, mundo celebris, hominibus multum amabilis, sanctior universis; que sola fuisti digna portare talentum mundi: dulce lignum, dulces clavos, dulcia ferens pondera salva presentem catervam, in tuis hodie laudibus congregatam.Alleluia, Alleluia.

O Cross, more splendid than all the stars, honored throughout the world, most worthy of the love of mankind, more holy than all the universe, who alone were worthy to bear the ransom of the world: sweet wood, sweet nails, that bore the sweet burden, save your flock assembled here to sing your praises.Alleluia, Alleluia.


POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE BLESSING & DISMISSALThe Celebrant blesses the People, and the Deacon bids the dismissal.

People

POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in G Major Bach circle (18th cent.)

Gloria in excelsis, Sanctus, Robert Powell.The Lord’s Prayer, McNeil Robinson II © 1984, Church Publishing, Inc.Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991)Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #733601-A. All rights reserved.


About the music at today’s servicePeter Philips (1561-1628) was an expatriate English musician who, because of his Roman Catholic faith, lived and worked in the Spanish-dominated South Netherlands. Philips had been a choirboy at St. Paul’s Cathedral, but left England at the age of about 20. After three years in Rome, extensive travel throughout Europe, and seven years in Antwerp, he entered the Chapel Royal of the Archduke Albert in Brussels in 1597 and remained there as an organist until his death.

His music was quite popular in his time, with publication of his music continuing after his death. While Philips was born in Great Britain, his vocal music ‘affecteth altogether the Italian vein.’ His church music is conservative in style, but, at the same time, passionate in expression, much like the music of Heinrich Schütz.

Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713-1780) was a composer whose career spanned the end of the Baroque and beginning of the Classical era. In many respects, it typifies the problems many musicians had in coping with the drastic change of style this implies. Since he was an exceptionally skilled writer of counterpoint, he might have ended up with considerably wider fame if he had been born 20 years earlier.

Johann Ludwig was the son of Johann Tobias Krebs, the organist of Buttelstedt, near Weimar, who had studied with J.S. Bach. Father taught son organ, harmony, theory, and counterpoint. Johann Ludwig was sent to enter the Thomasschule in Leipzig, where Bach was music director. Krebs general studies and lessons in singing, lute, violin, and keyboard. He remained a singer in Bach’s choir until 1730. Krebs had a very high reputation among his contemporaries. Bach held him in high regard, punning on both their names (Krebs [crab or crayfish] and Bach [brook or stream]) by saying “He is the only crayfish in my stream.” It is not surprising that many of his works, especially his organ compositions, are very much like those of Bach.

The postlude today is one of the eight so-called “Little” Preludes and Fugues, traditionally attributed to J. S. Bach. These pieces are now widely believed to have been composed by one of his pupils, possibly Johann Tobias Krebs or Johann Ludwig.


St. Luke’s OnlineEmail [email protected] with programming questions.

WEEKLY AT ST. LUKE’SKendi Book Group Tuesdays at 7pmLivestream Eucharist* Wednesdays at 6:15pmParish Support Circle Wednesdays at 7pmCentering Prayer Thursdays at 7pmFriends of Shelly Thursdays at 7pmSunday School Sundays at 9:45amLivestream Eucharist Sundays at 10:30amVirtual Coffee Hour Sundays at 12pm

Adult Education Fall 2020 begins next Monday, October 5 at 7pm on Zoom. Read more on page 19.

* Wednesday Service is also offered in-person with registration.

On the BlockVisitors are required to wear masks while on the block.

Church Open for Private PrayerMonday - Friday, 10am - 3pmExposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays, 12-2pm.Schedule a Pastoral Check-In: bit.ly/pastoralcheckinIn-Person Wednesday Service begins September 30 at 6:15pm. Registration: bit.ly/weds-service

Barrow St. Gardens OpenMonday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Last entry at 4:30pm.Saturday - Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. Last entry at 3:30pm.

Thrift Shop OpenWednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.212.924.9364 | stlukesthriftshop.myshopify.com

UPCOMING AT ST. LUKE’SMasks and social distancing are required for all in-person events. Email [email protected] with programming questions.

Christian Formation Q&A with Fr. Bo Reynolds* Sunday, September 27 at 12pm on ZoomYouth Group In Person Meeting Wednesday, September 30 at 6pm in front of the ChurchIn-Person Wednesday Holy Eucharist* Begins Wednesday, September 30 at 6:15pmOutdoor Supper Chapel* Friday, October 2 at 6pm in the School AmphitheaterBlessing of the Animals Sunday, October 4 from 3-4pm on the PlaygroundAdult Education | The Acts of the Apostles* Begins Monday, October 5 at 7pm on Zoom

* Pre-Registration Required.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS2020-2021 Sunday School and CYF RegistrationSundays at 9:45am on ZoomWe will meet at 9:45am on Sundays and finish up before the 10:30 Livestream Mass. Please register your child(ren): forms.gle/LicmR2s5yXCpNisz6

Youth Group In Person MeetingWednesday, September 30 at 6pm in front of the ChurchYouth in grades 6-12 are invited to Youth Group on September 30th at 6pm in person. We will gather outside the church on Hudson Street, and then enjoy socially distant fellowship outdoors. Bring your friends and your mask! Contact Deacon Ancona ([email protected]) for more info.

Register for an In-Person Pastoral Check-InSchedule a 15min check-in online: bit.ly/pastoralcheckinOn Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12-1pm, one of our clergy persons will be available to sit, visit, and pray with you in Laughlin Hall. Social distancing will be observed, and masks must be worn at all times. Please sign up for a time slot no later than the day be-fore (no walk-ins or lines please).

In-Person Wednesday Service Begins September 30Pre-registration required: bit.ly/weds-serviceWe are excited to begin offering in-person socially distant 6:15pm Wednesday Eucharist starting Septem-ber 30 (with simulcast livestream). Masks required for duration of time in church; no admission past 6:15pm.


Outdoor Supper ChapelFriday, October 2 at 6pm in the School AmphitheaterPlease join us for a contemplative service of Holy Eu-charist outdoors on Friday October 2nd at 6:00pm in the amphitheater. Social distancing enforced and masks required. You must register in order to attend. Please do so by calling the parish office, or by using this form: forms.gle/WSeNSKi4Q6bjZo9p8Contact Deacon Ancona for more information.

Blessing of the AnimalsSunday, October 4 at 3-4pm on the School PlaygroundWe invite you and your animal companions to our annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 between 3-4pm on the Playground. Masks and social distancing required.

Request an Absentee Ballot for the General ElectionTo request a ballot, fill out the ballot request form at vote.org/absentee-ballot/new-york then print out, complete, and mail the application as directed. Alternatively, one can apply online, or submit an application via email, fax, or in person. For more information, visit vote.nyc/page/absentee-voting

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS (CONT.)

Candidates for Warden and Vestry 2021

Nominations by petition from the congregation may be submitted until November 1, 2020.

The following rules apply:1. A petition must have the signatures of six parish voters and the permission of the proposed nominee.2. The petitions should be sent to Stephen Novak or Mary O’Shaughnessy, Nominating Committee co-chairs,

addressed to them at the Parish House, 487 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014, or via email to [email protected] or [email protected]

3. All petitions must be submitted on or before November 1, 2020.

As a reminder: Vestry members must be 18 years of age, baptized, communicant members of the parish and contributors of record; they are elected to 3-year terms, renewable once. Wardens must in addition be confirmed Episcopalians (or received into the Episcopal Church if confirmed in another denomination); they are elected to 2-year terms, renewable twice.

Candidates’ statements will be printed in January 2021 and posted on St. Luke’s website.

There will be a special opportunity to meet and greet candidates at our virtual coffee hours on Sundays January 24 and 31, 2021. The Annual Parish Meeting and election will be on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Warden (elect 1 candidate for a 2-year term):Theresa Goldsborough*Rachel Krause-Hurn*

Vestry (elect 4 candidates; 3 for 3-year terms and one to fill the remainder of the warden-elect’s term)Michael CudneyAmanda Durant*Leslie EvansSam JordanNaveen ThackerGarth Wingfield*Current vestry member


The Formation Program at St. Luke’s is designed to prepare adult parishioners for Baptism, Confirmation, Recep-tion, or the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows at the Easter Vigil. It is a way for people to find their way “home” to St. Luke’s, whether from another tradition, no tradition, or a life-time with the Episcopal Church. The program consists of three parts, listed below. The Discovery Series is open to anyone interested in the subject matter, and the latter two parts are for those who have completed the Discovery Series and wish to proceed as candidates to be presented to the Bishop at the Easter Vigil on April 3rd, 2021. All candidates are paired with a sponsor who will introduce them more deeply to the life and ministries of St. Luke’s Church. Candidates are expected to attend all four sessions of the Discovery Series and to participate in all subsequent meetings of the program. Full participa-tion in the liturgies of Holy Week is strongly encouraged.

Curious? Join Fr Bo for a Formation Q & A via Zoom on September 27th at noon!

Part I: Discovery Series Saturdays, 10 am-12pm, via ZoomReading the Bible October 3rd Fr ReynoldsWorship and The Book of Common Prayer November 14th Frank TedeschiChristian History and The Episcopal Church December 5th Don GerardiEthical Decision Making / Centering Prayer January 9th Dcn Ancona + Richard Kigel

For questions or more information, please contact Fr. Bo Reynolds at [email protected] or 212.414.7432.

Christian Formation 2020-2021

Adult Ed returns for the fall semester. Join us as we work our way through the book of cts, the second of our patron saint’s attributed texts. A variety of guests will highlight major events, concepts, and themes in this record of the early church and help us trace its growth from a small group of believers in Jerusalem to the heart of the Roman Empire.

Guest Speakers: VK McCarty, Fr. Stephen Morris, Dr. Jeremy Hultin, Dr. Dennis Raverty

Interested? Please reach out to Fr. Bo Reynolds at [email protected] or 212.414.7432.

October 5 ‘The Holy Spirit Driving the Growth of the Early Church in Acts’ by VK McCartyOctober 19 ‘“They continued in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers”: The Didache and Liturgy of the Early Church’ by Fr Stephen MorrisOctober 26 ‘The House Church as a Model for the Early Church in Acts’ by VK McCartyNovember 16 ‘Veneration of Martyrs and Their Relics: Ss.Stephen, Peter, and Paul’ by Fr Stephen MorrisNovember 23 ‘Acts 15 and the Apostolic Council: Did Gentiles have to follow the Law of Moses to follow Christ?’ by Dr Jeremy HultinNovember 30 ‘Altar to an Unknown God: St Paul in Athens and Early Christian Apologetics’ by Fr Stephen MorrisDecember 7 ‘‘Early Christian Image Veneration in the Context of Late Roman Art’ --A critical examination of the origins and theology of the Christian icon ’ by Dr Dennis RavertyDecember 14 ‘Was Luke Really There? The ‘We’ Sections in Acts’ by VK McCarty

Adult Education will not meet on October 12, November 2, or November 9.

Adult Education Fall 2020 | The Acts of the Apostles


JOIN ST. LUKE’S BOOK GROUP READING “HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST” BY NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER IBRAM X. KENDI

St. Luke in the Fields Church joins 200 parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of New York to read, understand and learn from one of the most important books of our time.

FROM BISHOP ANDREW DIETSCHE:“I could not be more pleased and honored to commend this remarkable book to the people and parishes of this diocese. Kendi pulls back the social covering to reveal the ways by which often unacknowledged racist assumptions infect every institution and system, and my heart and mind, and yours too. He offers an invitation to all of us and each of us to be transformed, to be enlarged, to be enriched, and to become bet-ter and more complete human beings, and more just communi-ties. All together, in all our common humanity.”

“HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST” Book Group meets Tuesdays from 7 - 8 PM on Zoom.

The Moderator is Richard Kigel, member of St. Luke’s Vestry and author of Heav’nly Tidings from the Afric Muse: The Grace and Genius of Philis Wheatley.

You will need to purchase the book to follow the dis-cussion. For questions and to acquire the Zoom link, email: Zarina Sanjana ([email protected]) or Richard Kigel ([email protected]).

St. Luke’s Book Group | Ibram X. Kendi’s How to Be an Antiracist

Parish IntercessionsPersons listed below are prayed for weekdays by name at the 6:15pm Eucharist and on other occasions through-out 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 one month (six months for chronic illness). An additional list, circulated electron-ically to the intercessory prayer group only, is maintained for private concerns and for a wider circle of concern that may include parish members’ acquaintances, loved ones of close friends, etc. All of the names on the printed list and the electronic list are prayed for regularly by members of the Intercessory Prayer Group. Parish members are encouraged to incorporate this list into their own devotions. To add a name to either prayer list, to provide an update, to express a need for ongoing prayer beyond one month, or to have a name removed from the list, please e-mail [email protected] or call Fr. Bo Reynolds at 212.633.2099.

Those Who Are Ill or in Need of IntercessionThose Who are Ill or in Need of IntercessionRosalinda Addington Paul Andersson, father of Lisa LoganMelissa BanksJohn BealSuhyla Behiry, friend of Janet VetterGail Souza BennettRuah Bhay, daughter of Jacqui Taylor BaskerSusan Bingler, sister-in-law of Roger Bingler and Janet VetterRoger Bingler & Janet VetterHank Bjorklund, friend of John Ericson & Jainee McCarrollBertram Borok, father of Robyn Borok and Bill RobertsonSherie Borok, mother of Robyn Borok and Bill RobertsonAdrienne Boxer, friend of Amanda DurantMichael Bradley, partner of Doug BlanchardPenny Brome, mother of Cindy Maria Cabrera, friend of Anahi GalanteBrian & Carl Ann Campbell, family of Jack MurrayFrances Chavoor, friend of Rachel Krause HurnTina CioffiEstella Cistaro, cousin of Vince ChiumentoMary CollinsEllen Anselm Cooper, friend of Janet VetterFinlay Corey, grandson of Simon and Cristina CarrCyndi CurtinToni DaltonClara De Carlo, friend of Janet VetterMaria de las Mercedes Macellari, friend of Anahi GalanteMichele Dupey, friend of Anahi GalanteGrace Fenner, sister of Genny SmithArlene Fisher, aunt of Michael AndersonNancy Fleeker DanielsPeter Fleming, friend of Steve NovakAnnetine Forell

Those Who are Ill or in Need of Intercession (cont.)Beryl FrankelMichael Gehl, friend of Anahi GalanteMartha Geissinger & Monica MayperGigi Gould, sister-in-law of Tina JohnsonAckele Gowie, son of Joan MurrayNathan Grady, friend of Mary O’Shaughnessy Niles GundersonDianna Gutman and Maritza, friends of Anahi GalanteDeborah HardingDelmar Hendricks, friend of Dan ConnellyLucy HerbertKatie Johnson, cousin of Amanda DurantRichard Jonas, friend of Judy BarrettElaine Kanter, friend of Lucia Keller John Keelin, friend of Bruce FultonDennis KeenanDorothy KelloggSandi Kenney, sister of Bobby RoughAnita Jo Lenhart, friend of Anahi GalanteAdele Lerner, friend of Stephen Novak David C. Lynch, cousin of Charles Keenan, Jr.Valerie Marchant, friend of Genny SmithWillie Monroe, nephew of Ann MonroeEric MooreDanny Mullin, friend of Peg MurphyJoan MurrayLeo Murray, father of Jack MurrayMary Murphy, mother of Steve MurphyMichael O’Shaughnessy, nephew of MaryAdrienne Philpart and her son, friends of Anahi GalanteJoey PittsKevin ReillyBarbara RingWinnie Rosenberg, friend of Judy Barrett



Those Who are Ill or in Need of Intercession (cont.)Elissa RosnerLeona Ross, aunt of Genny SmithVinny Sainato, friend of Garth WingfieldPeter Sidorchuk, father of Jim Sheila Sobel, friend of Anahi GalanteFernando SotoEllen and Dickie Spencer, parents of Jack Ann Sterling, daughter of Susan WojtasikClaire Sullivan, daughter of Joy SullivanJoy SullivanLit Tiang, friend of Vince ChiumentoAdam TharpeAaron TompkinsPatrick TompkinsMarie Torrance, cousin of Peg MurphyPat Walker, friend of Genny SmithJason Weindruch, friend of Dan ConnellyArthur WrightEdgard Zacarias, friend of Melissa Fogarty

For the ElderlyJuan Aponte & Antonia Torres, parents of WilfredoAndrew Bennachetti, friend of Donny TaffurelliEdel Bodamer, aunt of Donny TaffurelliAntonio Centeno, Sr., friend of John CarolloJean Cistaro, aunt of VinceAngeles Dacanay, grandmother of Demetrio MunozAngie Danisi, friend of John CarolloAlan & Marjorie Dean, cousins of Beryl FrankelCatherine Dougan, friend of John CarolloUpendra Nath and Urmila Devi Dubey, parents-in-law of Vince ChiumentoHelen Donahue, friends of Vince ChiumentoRosaline & Thomas Eghobamien, parents of AimuaArlene Gibbs, friend of John CarolloMartine Godeau, mother of Caroline BorderiesKirk HollingsworthTrevor Hosang, friend of Alex TookerRobert Keenan, uncle of CharlieEllen Komor, mother of ValerieStafford Krause, father of Drew KrauseLorraine Lee, friend of John CarolloLillian Lucchesi, family friend of Donald TaffurelliVirginia Mitro, friend of John CarolloRosalina Munoz, grandmother of Demetrio MunozJacqueline Murphy-Zolno, friend of John CarolloVincent and Eileen Novak, parents of Stephen

For the Elderly (cont.)Marie Onzo, friend of John CarolloJames & Laura Peoples, parents of JamesPierre Pepin, friend of Jacqui Taylor BaskerEsther Petrozziello, friend of Vince ChiumentoJim Ramsey, friend of Larry MeadLila Schmidt, friend of Donny TaffurelliRose Scott, mother-in-law of Michael S. AndersonIrene Smith, friend of John CarolloDonald & Mary Taffurelli, parents of Donny TaffurelliPaul TomzakVictoria Luz Vale, friend of Peg MurphyCharlotte Weathersby, friend of John CarolloHarry Welsh, friend of Bruce FultonGundel Zuelke, friend of John Carollo

For Those Who Have Recently DiedJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For Those Whose Memorial of Death Falls This WeekRuth Tortorella, sister of Terri FioreWilliam Henry AppelmanNora Gnaggo, grandmother-in-law of Terri FioreMichael Lonetto, cousin of John CarolloRosemary DiGisueppe Wurmlinger, cousin of John CarolloJean MooreJoseph Quintavalle, father of DavidLouise Townsend Edgerley, beloved Grandmother of Katherine Katsanis-SemelSalvatore Bommarito, uncle of John CarolloMay MacLeod Bose, mother of Leila

For Those in the MilitarySean Steven Bartlett, nephew of Charles Keenan & John Bradley

In Thanksgiving

For Those Preparing for Marriage or Blessing of a Civil MarriageJeffery Bannon and Edgardo SalinasKatie Cherico and Brian Mizoguchi

For Those Preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, & Reaffirmation of their Baptismal VowsCaleb Noel Mak-Alvarez, Beatrix Carol-Jeannine Morris, Morgan Permesly, Grace Bost, Edmund Jenkins, Mya Luke, Samantha Dinmore, Rey Clarke, Catherine Tice, Sandy Russell, Melissa Lanza, Katherine Sharp, James Peoples

For Those Expecting the Birth or Adoption of a ChildJared Spencer and Joshua Dumas

For Seminarians and Those Preparing for Holy Orders & Other MinistriesAnahi Galante, Nicole Hanley, & Alex Herasimtschuk

For our Parish of St Luke in the FieldsThat we may be a growing and loving community — and that we may continue to be a living witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ here in the Village, in the City of New York, and in the world.

Diocesan Cycle of PrayerChrist Church & San Marcos, Tarrytown

Anglican Cycle of PrayerThe Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

For Our Companions in MinistryTsogong Cathedral, the Diocese of Matlosane, SouthAfrica; and the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Primrose Hill, the Diocese of London


The Church of St. Luke in the Fields487 Hudson StreetNew York, NY 10014 Website: www.stlukeinthefields.orgEmail: [email protected] our Facebook Page: The Church of St. Luke in the FieldsJoin our Facebook Group: “St. Luke in the Fields”

RECTOR The Reverend Caroline [email protected]

MINISTRY & WORSHIPThe Reverend Bo Reynolds Senior [email protected]

The Reverend Andrew AnconaAssociate & School [email protected]

David ShulerDirector of Music & [email protected]

ASSISTING CLERGYThe Reverend Milton GatchThe Reverend Thomas Miller The Reverend Bill PaulsenThe Reverend Jay Wegman

ST. LUKE’S VESTRYBen Jenkins & William Robertson, Wardens

Non VotingKen Lee, Treasurer Michael Cudney, Recording Secretary

Email Contact: [email protected]

Telephone: 212.924.0562Fax: 212.633.2098Pastoral Emergencies: 646.240.5740

ADMINISTRATIONDavid Tai, Business & Finance Manager212.924.0562 | [email protected]

Devon Cooper, Accountant212.924.1523 | [email protected]

Tony Serrano, Facilities Manager212.924.3080 | [email protected]

Kelsin Giron, Facilities Supervisor212.924.5960 x133 | [email protected]

Simone Richmond, Development & Outreach Manager 212.414.7442 | [email protected]

Amina Syedullah, Communications Manager212.647.1837 | [email protected]

Zarina Sanjana, Parish Office Administrator212.924.0562 | [email protected]

Lani Steinberg, Thrift Shop Manager and Archivist212.924.9364 | [email protected]

Rita McCarthy, Thrift Shop Associate212.924.9364 | [email protected]

Elissa Weiss, Concert Series Assistant212.414.9419 | [email protected]

ST. LUKE’S SCHOOLBart Baldwin, Head212.924.5960 | www.stlukeschool.orgDonald Conrad

Terry di PaoloAmanda DurantAudrey FloresTheresa Goldsborough

Tina Johnson Hattan Richard KigelRachel Krause-HurnSavannah Stevenson, Clerk

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