THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
(The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)
The Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Year A)
June 14, 2026 9:30 AM
Zoom: 970 3502 6969 / Password: 026667 / Telephone: 1.646.876.9923
Live Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
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.
THE ENTRANCE RITE
(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, #495) ‘Hail, thou once despised Jesus!’
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 230
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
A Reading from the Book of Exodus (19: 2 - 8a) Carl Elbers
2The Israelites had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain. 3Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.” 7So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8The people all answered as one: “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.” Moses reported the words of the people to the Lord.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm (100) Jubilate Deo Prayer Book, page 729/730
The Anglican Chant Psalter ( John Stainer) Choir
1 Be joyful in the Lord, / all you / lands; * serve the Lord with gladness and come before his / presence / with a / song.
2 Know this: The Lord him/self is / God; * he himself has made us, and we are his; we are his / people and the / sheep of his / pasture.
3 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his / courts with / praise; * give thanks to him and / call up/on his / Name.
4 For the Lord is good; his mercy is / everlasting; * and his faithfulness en/dures from / age to / age.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans (5: 1 - 8) Nash Frazer
1Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. 6For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person-though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (Hymnal 1982, #539) ‘O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (9: 35 - 10: 8 - 23)
Sermon
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 358
Prayers of the People (Form V, as modified) Stephanie Glasgow Prayer Book, page 389
Confession of Sin and Absolution Prayer Book, page 360
Gesture of Peace ‘Let there be peace on earth’
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #377) ‘All people that on earth do dwell’
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) Prayer Book, page 367
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, #144 / #183) ‘Where He leads me’ / ‘God will take care of you’ (The Hymnal 1982, #541) ‘Come, labor on’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 366
The Blessing
Welcome and Announcements (Birthday, Travel, Children, Other Prayers)
Mission Hymn (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #225) ‘Oh, Freedom!’
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: JUNE - JULY
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 (Conference Room - 2nd floor)
Holy Eucharist, Wednesdays, 10 am (Sanctuary / Zoom ID: 953 4196 0007 / Passcode: 025388 / Telephone: 1.646.876.9923 / ID: 953 4196 0007)
Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 pm, Bible Study: ‘Stewardship…. money, contentment, generosity’ (Psalm 24: 1 / Luke 16: 10 - 12) Zoom ID: 953 4196 0007 / Passcode: 025388
Friday, June 19, JUNETEENTH (Freedom Day) OFFICE CLOSED
Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day Luncheon (Episcopal Church Women)
Friday, June 26, 9pm, All White Dance Party (SGEC Barbadian Group)
Sunday, June 28, 9:30am, Honoring our Graduates (Christian Formation and Youth)
Saint Gabriels Angels Summer Camp 2026, July 6 to August 21 (Registration required)
Saturday, July 18, 11 am - 6 pm, Multi-Cultural Street Fair (Fundraising Committee)
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Province of Southeast Asia; Ahoada, Nigeria; Aipo Rongo, Papua New Guinea; Ajayi Crowther, Nigeria; Akobo, South Sudan; Akoko, Nigeria; Akoko Edo; Nigeria.
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK: Madison Moise (14), Ismay Robinson (15), Andreas Elbers-Reyes (16), Agnes Maitland-Philly (16), Leonid Chance (18), Winifred Layne (18), Corleita Green (20).
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Diocese of Central New York, Province II; Church of the Messiah, Central Islip; Saint Mary’s, Shelter Island; The Deans of the Diocese; Saint Luke’s, East Hampton; Companion Diocese of Cape Coast, Ghana; Holy Trinity, Greenport.
HEALING PRAYERS for SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS: Handel Andrews, 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, Norma McKenzie, Deborah McPherson, Lynette Neptune, Ashton Parris, Lucille Peters, Miriam Prince, Erene Radix, Sybil Robinson, Mavis Rose, Barbara Sammerson, Chase Semper, 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, Adrian Garner, Carmen Baez, Manuela Blot, Richard Boyce, Georgia Cameron, Cheryl Clarke, Leslie Clarke, Tiffany Clarke, Patrick Codrington, Gilberto Donaldson, Jean Desouza, Cleve Esson, Sonia Estrada, Raymond Fenty, Celia Fikes, Betty Forde-Bovell, Monica Garcia, Randy Garcia, 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, Mildred Liburd, 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, Ann Walker, Mary Forde-Walters, Bryon Wilson, Lemar Wynn.
+ IN MEMORIAM
Our prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Kyle Cox, who died on Friday, June 12. Kyle is the son of Lana Cox. We pray for his family as they mourn his death and that his soul will rest in peace and rise in glory.
STUDENTS AT COLLEGE: Jeremy Cox (University of Buffalo), 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), 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), Malike O. Cummings (Coast Guard, Rochester, New York), 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), Delorn Wiseman, Jr. (Navy, Florida).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today in the sanctuary at 1pm, The Cultural Heritage Committee invites you to watch the film ‘Demolition to Construction’ created by Richard Buery, which traces the razing of the original Church to the construction of this new expansive building.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Hosted by Christopher Bryant in celebration of Juneteenth. 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.
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.
OFFERING ENVELOPES 2026: Available in the Narthex or the Office. Please take a set of envelopes and print your name and telephone number on the Pick-up sheet to acknowledge receipt. Please print your name on each envelope as you use it.
PLEDGE CARDS 2026 are available from the Ushers or the Office. All Members of the Church should fill out the card individually. Please place your completed card in the Offering Basket.
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, June 17 (Marina the Monk): Susanna 34 – 46 (Lois Newland); Psalm 148; Luke 18: 18 - 30; Prayers of the People, Form V (Audrey Ottey). READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (June 21): Jeremiah 20: 7 - 13 (Deborah Goddard); Psalm 69: 8 - 20; Romans 6: 1b - 11 (Helen Walker); Matthew 10: 24 - 29; Prayers of the People, Form VI, Page 389 (Sandra Legall-Leys).
THE PURPLE PANTRY: Please replenish the pantry with nonperishable food items as needed to help our neighbors. Your kindness is appreciated. Thank you.
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).
EUCHARISTIC VISITATIONS
Eucharistic Visits are available to those who
are unable to attend worship on Wednesdays
or Sundays.
A Eucharistic Visitor or Clergy will bring you
Holy Communion, offering you a way to stay
connected to Saint Gabriel’s.
Visits can be made to homes, hospitals,
rehabilitation centers and care facilities.
To request a visit, please call the Office at
1.718.774.5248 or Canon Leys at 1.917.216.7599
SAINT GABRIEL’S OLDER ADULT CENTER
1.718.773.4049
Monday, June 8: Morning Stretch / Computer Class / Sandra Bell / Tai Chai
Tuesday, June 9: Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Nuts and Seeds / Bingo
Wednesday, June 10: Computer Class / Sandra Bell / Bingo
Thursday, June 11: Arts and Craft / Auntie Jean’s Birthday Celebration
Friday, June 12: Morning Stretch / Elder Abuse Presentation & Appreciation Day
THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW, ESTABLISHED 1883, BROOKLYN ASSEMBLY
Over 100 years of Ministry to Men in the Episcopal /Anglican Communion
CRITERIA FOR THE BURNETT, ROBINSON, TEMPRO AND WILKINSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - 2026
The applicant must:
1. Be a member in good standing of a parish of the Episcopal Church in the Archdeaconry of Brooklyn; and an active member of at least one organization in the church.
2. (a) Submit two letters of recommendation; one from the Rector or Priest-in-Charge, and the other from an organization in the church to which the applicant belongs. These letters will serve as verification of the applicant’s membership and active participation in the life of the parish.
(b) Briefly describe his/her extracurricular activities within and/or outside the church and provide names or references from the organization(s) with which he/she is affiliated.
3. Be a graduating senior or have graduated from high school during the current (2025 – 2026) academic year.
4. Have a grade point average of eighty percent (80%) or higher. A copy of the applicant’s high school transcript must be submitted as part of the application package.
5. Submit verification that he/she has been accepted by a college or university.
6. Submit an essay describing his/her role in or special contribution to the organization(s) or projects described in 2.(b).
Applications for these awards must be received by the Education Committee no later than July 31, 2026. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Brooklyn Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Education Committee, Church of St. Mark’s
1417 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11213.
APPLICATION FOR THE BURNETT, ROBINSON, TEMPRO AND WILKINSON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Name of Applicant:__________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
Telephone Numbers: ( ) ______ -______ (home) ( ) ______ - _______ (cell)
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ________________________________________________________
Name of High School: _________________________ Graduation Date: _________
Name of Accepting College/University: ___________________________________
Proposed Major: _____________________________________________________
Career Objective (optional): ____________________________________________
Name of Affiliated Church: _____________________________________________
Name of Rector/Priest-in-Charge: _______________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO THE BELOW LISTED MAILING ADDRESS OR VIA EMAIL TO LENNOX PRICE AT l.price17@verizon.net BY July 31, 2026.
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 Lawrence C. Provenzano
Bishop Diocesan, Diocese of Long Island
The Reverend Doctor Adam J. Shoemaker
Bishop-Elect, 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
Christopher Bryant, Organist and Music Minister
Natalee Chin and Pablo Martinez, 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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