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NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
THE FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
(Patronal Festival)
The Holy Eucharist - Rite II
September 28, 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 (The Hymnal 1982, #432) ‘O praise ye the Lord!’
Greeting and Acclamation Prayer Book, page 355
Gloria in Excelsis (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #243) ‘Glory to God’
Prayer of the Day Prayer Book, page 244
Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; 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 (28: 10 - 17) Michelle McKenzie
10Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. 11He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. 12And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. 13And the Lord stood beside him and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; 14and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. 15Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” 16Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it!” 17And he was afraid, and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm (103: 19 - 22) Benedic, anima mea Choir
Refrain: Bless the Lord, Bless the Lord, O my soul
19 The Lord has set his throne in heaven, * and his kingship has dominion overall.
20 Bless the Lord, you angels of his, you mighty ones who do his bidding, * and hearken to the voice of his word. (Refrain)
21 Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, * you ministers of his who do his will.
22 Bless the Lord, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion; *
bless the Lord, O my soul. (Refrain)
A Reading from the Revelation to John (12: 7 - 12) Dianne Miller
7War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, 8but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. 9The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. 10Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah, for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. 11But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. 12Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you with great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!”
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #618) ‘Ye watchers and ye holy ones’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (1: 47 - 51)
47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” 48Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” 49Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” 51And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”
Sermon
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 358
Prayers of the People (The Feast of Saint Michael and all Angels) Lois Newland
In the power of the Spirit, and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. Father in heaven, by his blood your Christ has ransomed us to you and has made us a kingdom and priests to you, our God. As the angels’ minister to you in heaven, strengthen your Church to serve you here on earth. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, when the angels greeted the birth of your Son they sang for joy ‘Glory to God and peace on earth.’ Bless with Christ’s peace the nations of the world. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, hear our prayer for the concerns as listed in the Anglican and Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, Students at College, those serving in the United States Military. We pray especially for concerns affected by the ongoing wars around the world, continue to guide, protect, and keep us safe as we also deal with the effects of global warming. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, your Son has promised to your children the care of the guardian angels who look upon your face. Protect by your mercy our neighbors, families, and friends. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, we ask for all the blessing of this life especially on Tyrone Alleyne, Handel Andrews, Ottalene Cumberbatch, Vonette Hicks, Kathleen Rose, Evelyn Richards, Veronica Phillips, Geraldine Pierre, Denise Smith-Green, Lucille Smart, Michael Paul, as they celebrate their birthday this week. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, you give your angels charge over those who trust in you to guard them in all their ways. Be with those in trouble, rescue them and show them your salvation. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, we pray that you will especially heal and support those listed in the Bulletin. Destroy any sickness that is, was and will ever be in their body. We pray that thereafter you will rejuvenate their mind, body, and soul, that they may be granted the strength to function in all areas of their life. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, your angel declares ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.’ ‘Blessed indeed,’ says the Spirit, ‘for they may rest from their labors, for they take with them the record of their deeds.’ Enfold in your love all who come in faith to your judgement seat in heaven. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father in heaven, the angels sing by day and night around your throne: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty.’ With Michael, prince of the angels, who contends by our side; with Gabriel, your herald, who brings glad tidings; with Raphael, the protector, who ministers your healing; and with the whole company of heaven, we worship you, we give you glory, we sing your praise and exalt you forever. Amen.
Confession and Absolution Prayer Book, Page 360
Gesture of Peace ‘Let there be peace on earth’
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Anthem ‘An Exhortation to Praise’ by Ribert Fryson
Offertory Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #324) ‘Let all mortal flesh keep silence’
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) (Stand) Prayer Book, page 367
The Preface of All Saints Prayer Book, Page 380
Sanctus and Benedictus (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #255)
Memorial Acclamation (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #260)
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, #269)
Hymns during the Administration of Holy Communion
(Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #154 / 165) ‘Taste and See’ / ‘Higher Ground’
‘O when the Saints, go marching in’
O when the saints go marching in, O when the saints go marching in; O Lord, I want to be among the number, when the saints go marching in!
O when they crown Him Lord of all, O when they crown Him Lord of all; O Lord, I want to be among the number, when they crown Him Lord of all.
O when all knees bow at His name, O when all knees bow at His name, O Lord, I want to be among the number, when all knees bow at His name.
O when they sing the Savior's praise, O when they sing the Savior's praise, O Lord, I want to be among the number, when they sing the Savior's praise.
O when the saints go marching in, O when the saints go marching in; O Lord, I want to be among the number, when the saints go marching in!
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 366
The Blessing
God keep you in the fellowship of his saints; Christ protect you by the ministry of the angels; the Spirit make you holy in God’s service; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
Welcome / Announcements (Blessings: Birthday, Travel, Children, Other)
Mission Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #625) ‘Ye holy angels bright’
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 – NOVEMBER
Holy Eucharist, Sundays, 9:30am (Sanctuary / Online)
(Facebook / YouTube / Zoom ID: 970 3502 6969 / Passcode: 026667)
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 1, NO BIBLE STUDY
Sunday, October 12, 9:30am, International Sunday (Please wear your National Attire / Speakers: Antigua and Grenada; Liberia; Panama)
Sunday, November 2, 9:30 am, All Saints’ Sunday
Monday, November 3, 10 am, All Souls’ Day
Friday/Saturday, November 14 - 15, Diocesan Convention
Sunday, November 23, 9:30 am, Harvest Thanksgiving Festival and Talent Ingathering
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Episcopal Church of Sudan; Otukpo, Nigeria; Owerri, Nigeria; Owo, Nigeria; Oxford, England; Oyo, Nigeria; Pacong, South Sudan.
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY: Tyrone Alleyne (29), Handel Andrews (29), Ottalene Cumberbatch (29), Vonette Hicks (29), Kathleen Rose (29), Evelyn Richards (30), Veronica Phillips (1), Geraldine Pierre (1), Denise Smith-Green (3), Lucille Smart (4), Michael Paul (4).
BIRTHDAY:
Candles, bread, and wine are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the 18th birthday anniversary of Olivia Mazyck (September 7). Given with love by her grandfather Carlyle Douglas together with the entire Family and Friends. “May all God's Blessings in health, happiness and prosperity as she walks the journey of her life.”
Bread and wine are offered on the birthday anniversary of The Very Reverend Canon Donovan Leys (September 23). “May God’s blessings, grace, favor, and guidance continue!”
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Staff and Board of Directors of the Mercer School; Saint Michael and All Angels, Seaford; Saint James the Less, Jamaica; Saint Stephen’s, Jamaica; The Diocese of Puerto Rico, Province II; Episcopal Migration Ministries; Seminarians and Inquirers.
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, Carl Elbers, 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, Germaine Mascoll, 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 +
Candles are given in loving memory on the birthdate anniversary of Eunice Weeks (September 29). Given by her daughter Eleanor Brown. “You always be in my heart.” May her soul rest in peace and rise in God’s 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).
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
Today, we welcome Canon J. Mastine Nisbett as our Celebrant and Preacher in the absence of our Rector. We pray for Father Nisbett and his continued Ministry in our Diocese.
ADULT CHOIR: If you are interested in joining the choir, we encourage you to attend rehearsals after Mass on Sundays. Please speak with the Organist and Music Minister, Christopher Bryant.
FELLOWSHP HOUR: If you would like to host it on any given Sunday, please contact Cynthia Daniel, Fay Hunt, Dianne Miller, Gloria Miller, or Zelma Murray.
HVAC SYSTEM: There are special offering envelopes 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.
PRAYER BOOKS, BIBLES and HYMNALS are available for purchase. They are $30 each. Please visit the Office if you need any of these books.
READINGS: WEDNESDAY, October 1 (Thérése of Lisieux): Judith 8: 1 - 8 (Lois Newland); Psalm 119: 57 - 64; Luke 21: 1 - 4; Prayers of the People, Form IV (Audrey Ottey). THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (October 5): Habakkuk: 1: 1 - 4, 2: 1 - 4 (Helen Walker); Psalm 37: 1 - 10 (Choir); 2 Timothy 1: 1 - 14 (Linda Watson-Lorde); Luke 17: 5 - 10; Prayers of the People, Form V (Michael Ashby, Sr.).
SEARCH FOR THE NINTH BISHOP OF LONG ISLAND: We are pleased to announce that the Diocesan Profile for the Search for the Ninth Bishop of Long Island was published on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. This profile represents the voices, hopes, and prayers of the people of our Diocese, gathered through surveys, listening sessions, and prayerful discernment. The Special Convention for the election of the Ninth Bishop of Long Island has been scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS are available to be filled out and returned to Edna Loncke or the office.
THANK YOU: As the Church celebrates its 120th Anniversary, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our members. Your prayers, service, and support made the celebration possible.
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).
YOUTH MINISTRY: Every First Sunday we will focused on our Children and Youth in the Ministry of the Church. Please indicate if you are interested in being a Lector on Youth Sundays.
SAINT GABRIEL’S OLDER ADULT CENTER
(1.718.773.4049)
Monday, September 29: Computer Class / Tri Ominos / Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tuesday, September 30: Arts and Crafts /Exercise Class / Bingo
Wednesday, October 1: Computer / Walk with Ease / Bingo
Thursday, October 2: Arts and Craft / Current Hour / Tai Chi for Arthritis
Friday, October 3: Hypertension Screening / Exercise /Bingo
JOIN US!!
OUTLET SHOPPING AT WINDCREEK CASINO, PA.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
(Bus leaves from the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Hawthorne Street at 8 am)
Snacks, games and prizes on the bus………Contact the office for more information
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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