SAINT GABRIEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, INC. (Episcopal (Anglican) Diocese of Long Island)
331 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, New York Telephone: 1.718.774.5248 / 1.718.774.5584
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THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
The Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Year A)
November 8, 2026 9:30 AM
This Bulletin, with Psalm and Prayers, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. The Scripture Readings are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. All Hymns/Music are used with permission under Saint Gabriel’s Copyright License #21688433 and #21688440 from Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc.
(In preparation for worship, please remain in silent meditation, ensuring that all mobile devices are silenced.)
Opening Sentence and Prayer
Entrance Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #561) ‘Stand up, stand up, for Jesus’
Greeting and Acclamation Prayer Book, page 355
Gloria in Excelsis (Hymnal 1982, #S 280) ‘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 Wisdom of Solomon (6: 12 - 16) Michael Ashby, Sr.
12Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her and is found by those who seek her. 13She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her. 14One who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, for she will be found sitting at the gate. 15To fix one’s thought on her is perfect understanding, and one who is vigilant on her account will soon be free from care, 16because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 70 Deus, in adjutorium Prayer Book, page 682
The Anglican Chant Psalter Choir
1 Be pleased, O / God, to de/ liver me; * O / Lord, make / haste to / help me.
2 Let those who seek my life be ashamed and alto/gether dis/mayed; * let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw / back and / be dis/graced.
3 Let those who say to me “Aha!” and gloat over me / turn / back, * be/cause they / are a/shamed.
4 Let all who seek you re/joice and be / glad in you; * let those who love your salvation say forever, “Great / is the / Lord!”
5 But as for me, I am / poor and / needy; * come to me / speedi/ly, O / God.
6 You are my helper and / my de/liverer; * O / Lord, / do not / tarry.
A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians (4: 13 - 18) Stella Ashby
13We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. 15For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. 16For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so, we will be with the Lord forever. 18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #59) ‘Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (25: 1 - 13)
1Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; 4but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. 6But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. 8The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9But the wise replied, ‘No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ 10And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. 11Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’ 13Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”
Sermon
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 358
Prayers of the People (Form II) Pamela Ann Bridgewater Prayer Book, page 385
Confession of Sin and Absolution Prayer Book, page 360
Gesture of Peace ‘Let there be love shared among us’
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #524) ‘I love thy kingdom, Lord’
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) 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
(Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #136 / #126 /#158) ‘I have decided to follow Jesus’ / ‘Here am I, send me’ / ‘Make me a blessing’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 366
The Blessing
Welcome and Announcements (Birthday, Travel, Children, Other Prayers)
Mission Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #655) ’O Jesus, I have promised’
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 Rector, 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
Holy Eucharist, Sundays, 9:30 am (Sanctuary / Online)
(Facebook / YouTube / Zoom ID: 970 3502 6969 / Passcode: 026667)
Sunday School (Golden Hall) / Toddlers: 2nd and 3rd Sundays (Cry Room)
Ministry of Care, Sundays, 1 pm
Youth Fellowship, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 12 pm
Sunday, November 8, Parish Meeting (Golden Hall)
Wednesday, November 11, ‘VETERANS DAY’ – OFFICE / CENTER CLOSED
Friday/Saturday, November 13 - 14, Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 14, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, Merit Badge Rally (Scouts)
Friday, November 20, Barbadian Pre-Independence Dance (Barbadian Group)
Saturday, November 21, 10am, Vestry Meeting (Conference Room)
Sunday, November 22, 9:30 am, Harvest Thanksgiving Festival / Talent Ingathering ($365)
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo; Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, Ireland; Chandigarh, North India; Chelmsford, The Episcopal Church; Chester, The Episcopal Church; Chhattisgarh, North India; Chicago, The Episcopal Church.
ANNIVERSARY
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the 8th birthday of Jacob Douglas (November 2). Given with love by his grandfather Carlyle Douglas, parents Roger and Maritza Douglas, together with the entire Douglas and Mazyck Family. May God continue to bless and keep Jacob and his family in good health, happiness and prosperity as they journey through life.
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the birthday of Carlyle Douglas (November 6). Given with love by his wife Paula, the entire Douglas and Phillips Family. May God continue to bless and keep you Carlyle and your family in good health, happiness and prosperity as you journey through life.
Candles on the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the birthday of Davian Alleyne on November 10. Given with love by his godmother Paula Phillips-Douglas, together with Carlyle Douglas and Family. May God continue to bless and keep Davian, his families and communities in good health, happiness and prosperity as he journeys through life.
Flowers are given in thanksgiving and honor for Emily Brro as she celebrated her birthday (November 2). Given by Mom, Dad, Brothers and Grandma Judith. ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.’ (Numbers 6: 24-26)
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Carl Elbers, Sr., as he celebrates his birthday on November 11 (Veterans Day). Given with love by his wife Joycelyn, daughter Petal, granddaughter Ayana and husband Prince, great-grandchildren Liam, Malie and Andreas and the entire Family. “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations.” (Isaiah 42: 6)
Bread, wine and flowers are given in thanksgiving for Amelia Moore on her birthday (November 8). Given with love by Izetta Thompson. “For by grace, you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2: 8)
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK: Amelia Moore (8), Sasha Henry (9), Rudolph Smart (9), Edna Loncke (10), Lennie Nurse (10), Lucille Wells (10), Carl Elbers (11), Dennis St. Bernard (11), Vernon Lynch (12), Velma Branch (13), Kimara Frazer (14),
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Saint Philip and Saint James, Lake Success; 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.
HEALING PRAYERS for SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS: Nola Archer-Springer, Claudette Baptiste, Janet Beaton, Gwendolyn Blackett, Joyce Bourne, Eleanor Brown, Derek Butters, Beverly Clark, Andria Clarke-Worrell, Esther Elder, Kenneth Fleary, Pearl Fox, Dolsy Greaves-Prince, Lindora Hall, Nerissa Hawker-King, Althea Howell, Lynette Hunte, Patricia Johnson, Meta Kane, Mavis King, Emmie Lambert, Raymond Maynard, Deborah McPherson, Lynette Neptune, Paul Oseni, Ashton Parris, Lucille Peters, Miriam Prince, Mavis Rose, Barbara Sammerson, 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, Carmen Baez, Cecilia Barrow, Manuela Blot, Richard Boyce, Georgia Cameron, Francine Clark-Prince, Cheryl Clarke, Leslie Clarke, Tiffany Clarke, Patrick Codrington, Gilberto Donaldson, Jean Desouza, Cleve Esson, Sonia Estrada, Raymond Fenty, Betty Forde-Bovell, Monica Garcia, Randy Garcia, Adrian Garner, Zie Garraway, Hazel Gittens, Taniyah Graham, Avril Green, Al Shura Hayden, Anthony Hayden, Antonette Hayden, Marlene Herbert, 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, Layla Shanelle Leys, Mildred Liburd, Eloise Lord, Mary Kurkela, Igor Nelubin, Greta Niles, Howard Norman, Princess O’Garro, Jeannine Pierre-Louis, Michael Pollard, Pheobe Roberts, Rosa Russo, Joan Scott, Elias Joseph Silvero, Gamal Steele, Gail Stewart, Alana Tompkins, Philip Tudor, Gabriels Vivas, Jr., Ann Walker, Mary Forde-Walters, Bryon Wilson, Lemar Wynn.
IN MEMORIAM +
Candles and flowers are offered in loving memory of Reverend Mother Patricia Oguagha on her birth date (October 29). “You are dearly missed and forever remembered. May you continue to rest peacefully in the loving arms of the Lord.”
STUDENTS AT COLLEGE: Aaron Grant (Point Park University), Latrell Scott (Medgar Evers College); Jayden Richardson (University of Albany), Akio Tonge (New York College of Technology).
UNITED STATES MILITARY: Shaquan McKenzie (Navy, Japan), Shequita and Nephi Marston (Air Force, Alaska).
ANNOIUNCEMENTS
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kevin Lowe as our Organist and Music Minister. We look forward to his contributions to our worship and the musical life of our parish. May God bless and guide him as he begins his ministry among us.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Hosted today by members from the country of Panama. If you would like to host on any Sunday, please contact Cynthia Daniel (Vice-Chair), Fay Hunt, Dianne Miller, Gloria Miller (Chair), Zelma Murray or Veronica Phillips.
HARVEST THANKSGIVING: Please bring nonperishable food items on Sunday, November 22 as an offering for this Festival.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: If you have moved or changed your telephone number, please update your contact information with the Office or ask one of the Ushers for a Membership Update Form.
OFFERING: 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 2027 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 22.
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.
PURPLE PANTRY: Please replenish the pantry with nonperishable food items as needed to help our neighbors. Your kindness is appreciated. Thank you.
READINGS FOR TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (November 15): Zephaniah 1: 7, 12 - 18 (Ursula Brown); Psalm 90: 1 - 12, ; 1 Thessalonians 5: 1 - 11 (Noel Browne); Matthew 25: 14 - 30; Prayers of the People, Form III, Page 387 (Emily Brro).
TALENT INGATHERING: Please place your Talent ($365) in the Offering Basket on Sunday, November 22.
THANK YOU: The McKenzie Family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Canon Leys, the Wardens, Vestry, and the congregation for your prayers, love, kindness, and support during this difficult time as we mourn the death of our beloved Michael Julian McKenzie.
TREE OF LIFE: To memorialize your deceased loved ones, please call the Church Office for details.
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 9: Morning Stretch / Computer Class / Walk with Ease / Tai Chi
Tuesday, November 10: financial Presentation / Exercise / Bingo / Arts and Craft
Wednesday, November 11: CLOSED ‘VETERANS DAY’
Thursday, November 12: Hypertension Screening / Tai Chi / Arts and Crafts
Friday, November 13: Karaoke / Metro Plus Insurance / Exercise / Big Bingo
Spiritual Theme 2026
‘Encouraging a year of growth, deep introspection, meaningful connections, and individual realignment with Christian values.’
Mission Statement
‘Expanding God’s Work in His Kingdom through Joyful Worship, Witness, Education and Outreach’
Ministers of the Church
The Very Reverend Canon Donovan Ivanhoe Leys, Priest and Rector
1.917.216.7599 / sgecpriest@gmail.com
The Right Reverend Doctor Adam J. Shoemaker
Ninth Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Long Island
The Most Reverend Sean W. Rowe
Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church
The Most Reverend and Right Honorable Dame Sarah Mullally
Archbishop of Canterbury and Leader of the Anglican Communion
Noel Browne and M. Helen Walker, Wardens
R. Clifford Loncke and Ivonne E. Waldron, Wardens Emeritus
Andrea Wesley, Administrative Assistant
Pablo Martinez and Rose Marie Robinson-Shortte, Custodians
THE VESTRY OF OUR CHURCH
The Very Reverend Canon Donovan Ivanhoe Leys, Chair
Noel Browne (1.917.681.6312) / M. Helen Walker (1.347.407.1364), Wardens
2027: Audrey Cox, Dianne Miller (Treasurer), Leila Reid (Secretary)
2028: Malike Cummings, Michelle McKenzie (2027), Heather Moise
2029: Carl Elbers, Breanah Folkes, Linda Watson-Lorde
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