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THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
(INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY)
The Holy Eucharist - Rite II
October 19, 2025 9:30 AM
THE ENTRANCE RITE
(In preparation for worship, please remain in silent meditation, ensuring that your mobile devices are silenced.)
Opening Sentence and Prayer
Entrance Hymn (Church in the Province of the West Indies Hymnal, #303)
‘Enter into Jerusalem’
Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God's house. With the healthy and the sick, with the worker and the weak, let us go to God's house. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God's house. Come and run with the wind and the God who reigns in peace, let us go to God's house.
Refrain
We go celebrate, we go celebrate, we go celebrate, O Israel! Praise the name of the Lord on high, praise his name in song. Praise the Lord with a heavenly song, with a heavenly song, with a heavenly song, praise the Lord!
Enter into Jerusalem, mek wi walk-a dung dere. Wid di young and di old and di likkle and di large, mek wi walk-a-dung dere. Enter into Jerusalem, mek wi walk-a-dung dere, swaying to the breeze with the God who reigns in peace, mek wi walk-a-dung dere. (Refrain)
Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God's house. Wid yu Papa and yu Muma, wid yu Uncle and yu Aunt, let us go to God's house. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God's house, run, and catch the breeze with the God who reigns in peace, let us go to God's house. (Refrain)
Greeting and Acclamation Prayer Book, page 299
Gloria in Excelsis (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #243) ‘Glory to God’
Prayer of the Day Prayer Book, page 235
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
A Reading from the Book of Genesis (32: 22 - 31) Stella Ashby
22The same night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. 24Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. 25When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.” 27So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.” 29Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.” 31The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm (#121) Levavi oculos The Portland Psalter, Book Two, page 106
Refrain: My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heav’n and earth.
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills; * from where is my help to come? (Refrain)
2 My help comes from the Lord, * the maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved * and he who watches over you will not fall asleep.
4 Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel * shall neither slumber nor sleep; (Refrain)
5 The Lord himself watches over you; * the Lord is your shade at your right hand,
6 So that the sun shall not strike you by day, * nor the moon by night. (Refrain)
7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; * it is he who shall keep you safe.
8 The Lord shall watch over your going out and your coming in, * from this time forth for evermore. (Refrain)
A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy (3: 14 - 4: 5) Lorna Blackwood
14As for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, 15and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 1In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: 2proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. 3For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, 4and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths. 5As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #177) ‘It’s me, O Lord’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (18: 1 - 8)
1Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. 2He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. 3In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justice against my opponent.’ 4For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, 5yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.’” 6And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? 8I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Sermon
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
Presentation and Examination of the Candidate Prayer Book, page 301ff
Celebrant Parents and Godparents, I now invite you to make the sign of the cross on Jordan’s forehead, as together we claim her as Christ’s own.
The Baptismal Covenant Prayer Book, page 304ff
Prayers for the Candidates Pamela Bridgewater Prayer Book, page 305ff
Baptismal Hymn (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #141) ‘Shall we gather at the river’
Thanksgiving over the Water Prayer Book, page 306ff
The Baptism
(Pouring of the water of Holy Baptism)
Jordan, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(Anointing with Sacred Chrism)
Jordan, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own forever. Amen.
(Blessing with water and salt)
Jordan, may God who is gracious, open your eyes so that you may see Him in the world, open your ears so that you may hear His voice and open your mouth that you may proclaim His mighty deeds. Amen.
(The Baptismal Candle is lit from the Paschal Candle)
Jordan, receive the light of Christ, and walk as a child of light. Amen.
Prayer of Consecration and Welcome
All Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon your servant, the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give Jordan an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Celebrant Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
Gesture of Peace ‘Let there be love shared among us’
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn ‘Speak to my heart’ Eric J. Brown
Offertory Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #335) ‘I am the bread of life’
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer A) (Stand) Prayer Book, page 361
Preface of the Lord’s Day Prayer Book, Page 377
Sanctus and Benedictus (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #255)
Memorial Acclamation (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #259)
The Great Amen (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #233)
The Lord’s Prayer (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #264)
Agnus Dei (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #270)
Hymns during the Administration of Holy Communion
(Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #146 / #178 / #109) ‘Break thou the bread of life’ / ‘Sweet hour of prayer’ / ‘What a friend we have in Jesus’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 365
The Blessing
Welcome / Announcements (Blessings: Birthday, Travel, Children, Other Prayers)
Mission Hymn (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #61) ‘The right hand of God’
Organ Postlude
(Please remain seated until the Postlude ends and the candles are extinguished. Be mindful of those who have stayed behind for prayer.)
WELCOME * BIENVENIDOS * BIENVENUE
The Clergy, Wardens, and Vestry of our Parish welcome all visitors and members who have joined us in celebrating God in Christ Jesus.
We hope that you have had a rewarding spiritual experience, and we pray that you will come again. If you are looking for a spiritual home, we invite you to join our fellowship and worship. Please speak with the Priest or one of the Ushers.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: OCTOBER – DECEMBER
Holy Eucharist, Sundays, 9:30am (Sanctuary / Online)
(Facebook / YouTube / Zoom ID: 970 3502 6969 / Passcode: 026667)
Ministry of Care, Sundays, 1 pm (Cry Room)
1st and 3rd Sundays, Community Prayer Walk, 1pm
Holy Eucharist, Wednesdays, 10 am (Sanctuary / Zoom ID: 953 4196 0007 / Passcode: 025388 / Telephone: 1.646.876.9923 / ID: 953 4196 0007)
Wednesday, October 22, 7:30pm, Bible Study on Zoom (‘Spiritual warfare’ – Ephesians 6: 10 – 20; ‘I am with you always’ – Matthew 28: 18 – 20; “Whoever drinks this water…’ - John 4: 14)
Sunday, November 2, 9:30 am, All Saints’ Sunday / Ministry Day
Monday, November 3, 10 am, All Souls’ Day
Friday/Saturday, November 14 - 15, Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 15, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, Merit Badge Rally (Scouts)
Sunday, November 23, 9:30 am, Harvest Thanksgiving Festival and Talent Ingathering
Sunday, December 7, 1 pm, Latin American Mother’s Day Luncheon (GFS)
Saturday, December 13, 10 am – 3 pm, Wardens and Vestry Workshop (Presenter: The Reverend Dr. Steve Foster)
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
Today, through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, we welcome Jordan Gitali Bovell into the fellowship of Christ Body, the Church. We pray for Jordan, her parents Rewattie Persaud and Kwesi Bovell, godparents Michael Gittens, Christina Gittens and Kerri-Ann Cox, as they endeavor to see ‘that the child they present is brought up in the Christian faith and life.’
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Episcopal Church; Perth, Australia; Peru, South America; Peshawar, Pakistan; Peterborough, England; Central Philippines, The Philippines; North Central Philippines, The Philippines.
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY: Yvette Grant (19), Pearl Johnson (20), Teon Loncke (20), Paula Moore (20), Mavis Rose (20), Noreen Campbell (21), Hyacinth Gordon (21), Devaunte Miller (23), Kairo Sylvester (23), Rhonda Richards-Gibbons (25).
Candles, bread and wine are given in thanksgiving for the birthday anniversary of Alice Herbert (October 6). ‘We walk by faith and not by sight’ (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Bread and wine is given by Hyacinth Riley-Gordon in thanksgiving to Almighty God for His kind and tender mercies as she celebrates her birthday on October 21 and for the outpouring of love the Church Family has shown her. May God continue to bless her. To God be the glory.
Candles are offered to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the birthday anniversary of Roger Douglas (October 20). May God continue to bless and keep him and his family in radiant health, happiness and prosperity. Given with love by his dad Carlyle, and the entire family.
Candles are offered to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the upcoming birthday anniversary of Paula Douglas (October 29). May God continue to bless and keep her in radiant health, happiness and prosperity. Given with love by her husband Carlyle, and the entire Douglas and Phillips family.
Candles, bread and wine are given with love by Paula Douglas to the glory of God for the ‘October Group’ as they celebrate their birthday anniversaries, with wishes of a happy and blessed birthday.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Long Island Cursillo Community; The Staff of the Diocese; Saint John’s, Cold Spring Harbor; Episcopal Church Women; Saint Thomas, Farmingdale; Saint Elisabeth’s, Floral Park; Saint John's Episcopal Hospital.
HEALING PRAYERS for SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS: Nola Archer-Springer, Claudette Baptiste, Janet Beaton, Orion Best, Gwendolyn Blackett, Joyce Bourne, Eleanor Brown, Margaret Burke, Derek Butters, Beverly Clark, Andria Clarke-Worrell, Marie Clarke, Ena Dixon, Harris Edwards, Kenneth Fleary, Pearl Fox, Hazel Gittens, Dolsy Greaves-Prince, Lindora Hall, Nerissa Hawker-King, Alice Herbert, Althea Howell, Lynette Hunte, Monica Jones, Mavis King, Emmie Lambert, Raymond Maynard, Norma McKenzie, Deborah McPherson, Lynette Neptune, Ashton Parris, Lucille Peters, Miriam Prince, Erene Radix, Ursula Richards, Hyacinth Gordon-Riley, Edgar Roper, Mavis Rose, Barbara Sammerson, Deonne Squires-Gilbert, Frederica Smith, Jean Soso, Pauline Thomas, Ivonne Waldron, Winslow Wilson, Ines Wyatt.
HEALING PRAYERS for SICK and SHUT-IN RELATIVES and FRIENDS: Jennifer Allen, Sandra Alleyne, Claudette Butler, Adrian Garner, Carmen Baez, Manuela Blot, Richard Boyce, Cheryl Clarke, Tiffany Clarke, Patrick Codrington, Gilberto Donaldson, Cleve Esson, Sonia Estrada, Raymond Fenty, Celia Fikes, Denise Flatts, Zie Garraway, Avril Green, Al Shura Hayden, Anthony Hayden, Antonette Hayden, Vernice Hinds, Myrna Johnson, Edward Jones, Elizabeth Kane, Colleen Kane, Cyril Kane, Ika Kane, Thelma Kane, Vilima Kane, Carol Kane-Hicks, Syrrea Kane-Price, Cedric Layne, Adrienne Le’Blanc, Delcan Lewis, Maureen Lewis, Mildred Liburd, Igor Nelubin, Princess O’Garro, Paul Oseni, Leroy Peterson, Jeannine Pierre-Louis, Margaret Roach, Pheobe Roberts, Joan Scott, Gamal Steele, Alana Tompkins, Philip Tudor, Ann Walker, Mary Forde-Walters, Bryon Wilson, Lemar Wynn.
IN MEMORIAM +
Our prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Germaine Mascoll, who died on Thursday, October 9. The Funeral Liturgy will be on Thursday, October 23. The viewing is at 5 pm and service at 6 pm. Please pray for those who mourn her death and that her soul will rest in peace and rise in glory.
STUDENTS AT COLLEGE: Jeremy Cox (University of Buffalo), Kesiena Gbidi (Medgar Evers College), Najite Gbidi (Kingsborough Community College), Aaron Grant (Point Park University), Elrid Holder (NYC College of Technology). Angelique Agard (Essex County College), Nyla Bartholomew (University of North Carolina), Desmond Jordan (Kingsborough Community College), Marshal Neptune (John Jay Community College), Jayden Richardson (University at Albany), Marliah Samuels (Binghamton University), Cynnia Semper (Norfolk State University), Jada Skye Spencer (Clark Atlanta University), Saige Wilson (Fordham University).
THANKSGIVING: Marsha Wallace donates candles as a gesture of thanksgiving. ‘Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases’ (Psalm 103: 2 - 3)
UNITED STATES MILITARY: Bernard Abraham (Army, North Carolina), Bennett Barnes (Army, Poland), Kibwe Cummings (Coast Guard, Maryland), Keron Glasgow (Army, Fort Bliss, Texas), Alonso Hall (Air Force, Japan), Richard Hinds (Army, South Korea), Trevaughn Luncheon (Navy, Florida), Shequita and Nephi Marston (Air Force, Germany), Shaquan McKenzie (Navy), Ashley McKenzie (Navy), Tacoma Washington (Army).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADULT CHOIR: If you are interested in joining the choir, please speak with the Organist and Music Minister, Christopher Bryant.
ALL SOULS’ DAY: Please provide the name(s) of the person(s) to be prayed for by filling out the form provided in the Bulletin or emailing your information to the Office by October 29.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY: On the first Sunday of each month, we will focus on our Children and Youth.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: If you would like to host on any given Sunday, please contact Cynthia Daniel, Fay Hunt, Dianne Miller, Gloria Miller, or Zelma Murray.
HVAC SYSTEM: Special offering envelopes are provided in the pews. Thanks for your continued support.
OFFERINGS: Please bring your offering to the Office, mail it to the Church, or send it via Zelle (SaintGabrielsBrooklyn@gmail.com). Please write checks to St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Inc.
PRACTICE OF HOLY HABITS: As a Christian Steward, I affirm that I am tithing or have adopted a plan to work towards tithing as a minimum standard of giving, and if I am not already doing so, I am committed to giving priority to Corporate Worship, Personal Daily Prayer and Study and Sabbath Time in my life.
READINGS: WEDNESDAY, October 22: Romans 6: 12 - 18 (Joycelyn Elbers); Psalm 124 (Joycelyn Elbers); Luke 12: 39 - 48; Prayers of the People, Form I (Edith Lewis). THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (October 26): Sirach 35: 12 - 17 (Ursula Brown); Psalm 84: 1 -6; 2 Timothy 4: 6 – 8, 16 - 18 (Noel Browne); Luke 18: 9 - 14; Prayers of the People, Form II (Leonid Chance).
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS are available to be filled out and returned to Edna Loncke or the Office.
TRAINING (REHEARSALS) Acolytes: 1st and 2nd Sundays, 1 pm; Altar Guild: Saturdays, 12:30 pm; Eucharistic Ministers: 3rd Sundays, 1 pm
TREE OF LIFE: To memorialize your deceased loved ones, please call the Church Office for details.
UPDATES: If you have moved or changed your telephone number, please update your contact information with the Office!
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Please submit information for publication to the Office by noon on Wednesdays (stgabrielschurchbrooklyn@gmail.com).
ELECTION OF THE NINTH BISHOP OF LONG ISLAND
The Diocesan Profile for the election of the Ninth Bishop of Long Island is available on the Diocesan website. This profile represents the voices, hopes, and prayers of the people of our Diocese, gathered through surveys, listening sessions, and prayerful discernment.
The nomination period is closed. Applications are due on October 31, 2025. The Special Electing Convention is scheduled for April 18, 2026, with ordination and consecration planned for September 19, 2026.
Almighty God, giver of every good gift and source of all wisdom and understanding, look graciously upon your church and so guide the minds and hearts of those who will choose our next bishop. We pray that those who offer themselves as candidates, will be granted wisdom and discernment, a spirit of revelation and knowledge of your will, that they will care for all your people and equip us for our ministries, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
As the Diocese of Long Island prepares to elect its ninth bishop, Lunch and Learn will offer a series of three short courses on the theme suggested in the above title: ‘Bishops: Who are they and what do they do? The Anglican perspective.’ The first course in the series will provide a 'long view' of the Anglican Episcopate, to be followed in January by a short course on the American Episcopate in the 19th - 21st century, and then in June with a final course on recent models of the Episcopate in the Diocese of Long Island. Next session is on Thursday, October 23 at 1pm.
Organizer: Aissa Hillebrand, 1.516.248.4800, ahillebrand@dioceseli.org
SAINT GABRIEL’S OLDER ADULT CENTER
(1.718.773.4049)
Monday, October 20: Computer Class / Walk with ease / Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tuesday, October 21: Arts and Crafts /Exercise Class / Bingo
Wednesday, October 22: Computer Class (Graduation Day) / Bingo
Thursday, October 23: Arts and Craft / Current Hour / Tai Chi for Arthritis
Friday, October 24: Hypertension Screening / Exercise Class /Bingo
Spiritual Theme 2025
‘Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?’
(The Book of Common Prayer, Page 305)
Ministers of the Church
The Very Reverend Canon Donovan Ivanhoe Leys, Priest and Rector
1.917.216.7599 / sgecpriest@gmail.com
The Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano
Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Long Island
Jillian Gbidi and Noel Browne, Wardens
R. Clifford Loncke and Ivonne E. Waldron, Wardens Emeritus
Andrea Wesley, Administrative Assistant
Christopher Bryant, Organist and Music Minister
Pablo Martinez and Zelma Murray, Custodians
THE VESTRY OF OUR CHURCH
The Very Reverend Canon Donovan Ivanhoe Leys, Chair
Jillian Gibidi (1.718.219.0922) / Noel Browne (1.917.681.6312), Wardens
2026: Carl Elbers, Adrienne Sandiford, Linda Watson-Lorde
2027: Audrey Cox, Dianne Miller (Treasurer), Leila Reid (Secretary)
2028: Malike Cummings, Heather Moise, M. Helen Walker
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