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THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
The Holy Eucharist - Rite II
November 9, 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, #401) ‘The God of Abraham praise’
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 236
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he 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 Job (19: 23 - 27a) Malike Cummings
23“O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! 24O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! 25For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; 26and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, 27whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faints within me!
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm (#17: 1 - 9) The Portland Psalter, Book Two, page 8 Choir
Refrain: Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me under the shadow of your
wings.
1 Hear my plea of innocence, O Lord; give heed to my cry; * listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.
2 Let my vindication come forth from your presence; * let your eyes be fixed on justice. (Refrain)
3 Weigh my heart, summon me by night, * melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.
4 I give no offense with my mouth as others do; * I have heeded the words of your lips.
5 My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; * in your paths my feet shall not stumble. (Refrain)
6 I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; * incline your ear to me and hear my words.
7 Show me your marvelous loving‑kindness, * O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise up against them. (Refrain)
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; * hide me under the shadow of your wings,
9 From the wicked who assault me, * from my deadly enemies who surround me. (Refrain)
A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians (2: 1 - 5, 13 - 17) Nash Fraser
1As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, 2not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. 3Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. 4He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. 5Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was still with you? 13But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter. 16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, 17comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #423) ‘Immortal, invisible God only wise’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (6: 27 - 38)
27Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to him 28and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. 29Now there were seven brothers; the first married and died childless; 30then the second 31and the third married her, and so in the same way all seven died childless. 32Finally the woman also died. 33In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had married her.” 34Jesus said to them, “Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage; 35but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. 36Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. 37And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.”
Sermon
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 358
Prayers of the People (Form II) Dianne Miller Prayer Book, page 385
Confession of Sin and Absolution Prayer Book, page 360
Gesture of Peace ‘Greet somebody in Jesus' Name'
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn (African American Heritage Hymnal, #373)
‘Standing on the promises’
Standing on the promises of Christ, my King, through eternal ages let his praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
Standing on the promises, standing on the promises, standing on the promises of God, my Savior; Standing on the promises, standing on the promises, I’m standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail. When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God. (Refrain)
Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord, bound to him eternally by love's strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, standing on the promises of God. (Refrain)
Standing on the promises I cannot fall, list'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit's call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God. (Refrain)
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) (Stand) Prayer Book, page 367
The Preface of the Lord’s Day Prayer Book, Page 378
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, #270)
Hymns during the Administration of Holy Communion
(The Hymnal 1982, #659 / #680) ‘O Master, let me walk with thee’ / ‘O God, our help in ages past’ / (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #70) ‘I want Jesus to walk with me’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 366
The Blessing
Welcome / Announcements (Blessings: Birthday, Travel, Children, Other Prayers)
Mission Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #637) ‘How firm a foundation’
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: NOVEMBER – 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)
Tuesday, November 11, CLOSED ‘VETERANS DAY’
Wednesday, November 12, 7:30pm, Bible Study on Zoom (Position or posture while praying; “Come to me…..” Matthew 11: 28 – 30; Discipleship – Colossians 1: 28 - 29)
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 / Luncheon (Immediately after Mass)
Sunday, December 7, 1 pm, Latin American Mother’s Day Luncheon (GFS - $30)
Saturday, December 13, 10 am – 3 pm, Wardens and Vestry Workshop (Presenter: The Reverend Dr. Steve Foster)
Sunday, December 14, 3:00 pm, ‘The Ballad of Bethlehem’ (Choir - $30)
Wednesday, December 24, 7:30pm, Christmas Eve Mass
Thursday, December 25, 10 am, The Nativity of our Lord
Sunday, December 28, 9:30 am, Christmas Sunday
Wednesday, December 31, 11:00 pm, New Year’s Eve Mass
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Church in the Province of the West Indies; Qu’Appelle, Canada; Quebec, Canada; North Queensland, Australia; Raiwind, Pakistan; Rajasthan, North India; Rayalaseema, South India.
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY: Sasha Henry (9), Rudolph Smart (9), Edna Loncke (10), Lucille Wells (10), ShellyAnn Maynard-Braithwaite (11), Carl Elbers (11), Dennis St. Bernard (11), Vernon Lynch (12), Velma Branch (13), Kimara Frazer (14).
Bread, wine and flowers are given by Grandmother Judith Villaroel and family in thanksgiving for her granddaughter Emily Brro as she celebrated her 14th birthday anniversary (November 2). We pray for God’s continued guidance and blessings.
Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”. Emily, we are so thankful that you are our daughter and granddaughter. We pray that you will always shine in every season and is covered by God’s armor as you persevere towards your goals. We love you! From Mom, Baba and Grandma.
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the 7th birthday anniversary of Jacob Douglas (November 2). Given with love by his grandfather Carlyle Douglas, parents Roger and Maritza Douglas, the Douglas and Mazyck Family.
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the birthday anniversary of Carlyle Douglas (November 6). Given with love by his wife Paula, the Douglas and Phillips Family.
Bread, wine and flowers are given in celebration of Amelia Moore’s birthday anniversary (November 8). “Amelia continue to grow with grace, love and mercy.” Given with love by Izetta Thompson. “So, we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.” (John 4:16)
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the birthday anniversary of Davian Alleyne (November 10). Given with love by his godmother Paula Phillips-Douglas, together with Carlyle Douglas and the entire Family.
Candles are given for Carl Elbers as he celebrates his birthday on November 11. Given with love by his wife Joycelyn, daughter Petal, granddaughter Ayana and husband Prince, great-grandchildren Liam, Malie and Andreas. May God continue to richly bless him with peace and love always.
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Center for Spiritual Imagination; Saint John’s of Lattingtown, Locust Valley; Saint James of Jerusalem, Long Beach; Episcopal Mission in Sunnyside; Saint Thomas, Farmingdale; The Deputies to General Convention; Christ Church, Manhasset.
HEALING PRAYERS for SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS: Nola Archer-Springer, Claudette Baptiste, Janet Beaton, Gwendolyn Blackett, Joyce Bourne, Eleanor Brown, Margaret Burke, Derek Butters, Beverly Clark, Andria Clarke-Worrell, Ena Dixon, Harris Edwards, Esther Elder, 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, Silvia Lavalas, Raymond Maynard, Norma McKenzie, Deborah McPherson, Lynette Neptune, Audrey Ottey, Ashton Parris, Lucille Peters, Miriam Prince, Erene Radix, Ursula Richards, Edgar Roper, Mavis Rose, Barbara Sammerson, Deonne Squires-Gilbert, Frederica Smith, Jean Soso, Pauline Thomas, Ivonne Waldron, Margaret Williams, Pamela Wilson, 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, Betty Forde-Bovell, 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 Althea Connell who died on Sunday, November 2. We pray for her family and all those who mourn her death. May her soul 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).
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, JBLM, Washington), Cynthia Hinds (Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia), Trevaughn Luncheon (Navy, Florida), Shequita and Nephi Marston (Air Force, Germany), Shaquan McKenzie (Navy), Ashley McKenzie (Navy), Tacoma Washington (Army).
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations to Anthony Grant and Suzette Neptune-Grant as they celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary. God’s continued blessings on their marriage.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY: On the first Sunday of each month, we will focus on our Children and Youth.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Hosted today by members from the country of Panama and next Sunday by the Stewardship Committee. If you would like to host it on any given Sunday, please contact Cynthia Daniel, Fay Hunt, Dianne Miller, Gloria Miller, or Zelma Murray.
HARVEST THANKSGIVING: Please bring nonperishable food items on Sunday, November 23 as an offering for this Festival.
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.
PLEDGE CARDS 2026 are available from the Ushers or the Office and should be filled out individually by all Members of the Church, placing same in the Offering Basket on Sunday, November 23.
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 for WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST (November 12): Wisdom 6: 1 - 11 (Michael Ashby, Jr); Psalm 2; Luke 17: 11 - 19; Prayers of the People, Form II (Glenna Bartholomew). TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY after PENTECOST (November 16): Malachi 4: 1 - 2a (Deborah Goddard); Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3: 6 - 13 (Sandra Legall-Leys); Luke 21: 5 - 19; Prayers of the People, Form III (Clifford Loncke).
SENIOR CHOIR: If you are interested in joining the choir, please speak with the Organist and Music Minister, Christopher Bryant.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS are available to be filled out and returned to Edna Loncke or the Office.
TALENT INGATHERING: Please place your Talent Offering in the Offering Basket on Sunday, November 23.
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).
SAINT GABRIEL’S OLDER ADULT CENTER
(1.718.773.4049)
Monday, November 3: Computer Class / Walk with ease / Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tuesday, November 4: Arts and Crafts /Exercise Class / Bingo
Wednesday, November 5: Computer Class / Exercise / Bingo
Thursday, November 6 Arts and Craft / Current Hour / Tai Chi for Arthritis
Friday, November 7: 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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