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SAINT GABRIEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (Episcopal (Anglican) Diocese of Long Island)
Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, New York 11225
Telephone: 1.718.774.5248 / 1.718.774.5584
Email: stgabrielschurchbrooklyn@gmail.com
Website: stgabrielschurchbrooklyn.org
Zoom: 970 3502 6969 / Password: 026667 / Telephone: 1.646.876.9923
Live Streaming on Facebook and YouTube
THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
The Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Year A)
August 2, 2026 9:30 AM
THE ENTRANCE RITE
(In preparation for worship, please remain in silent meditation, ensuring that all mobile devices are silenced.)
The Opening Sentence and Prayer
Entrance Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #401) ‘The God of Abraham Praise’
Greeting and Acclamation Prayer Book, page 355
Prayer of the Day Prayer Book, page 232
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; 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 Isaiah (55: 1 - 5) Mikaylah Cummings
1Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. 3Incline your ear and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. 4See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. 5See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm (145: 8 - 9, 15 - 22) Exalabo te, deus Prayer Book, page 802 Carl Elbers
8 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger and of great kindness.
9 The Lord is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works.
15 The Lord upholds all those who fall; * he lifts up those who are bowed down.
16 The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, * and you give them their food in due season.
17 You open wide your hand * and satisfy the needs of every living creature.
18 The Lord is righteous in all his ways * and loving in all his works.
19 The Lord is near to those who call upon him, * to all who call upon him faithfully.
20 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; * he hears their cry and helps them.
21 The Lord preserves all those who love him, * but he destroys all the wicked.
22 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord; * let all flesh bless his holy Name forever.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans (9: 1 - 5) Nash Fraser
1I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit- 2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. 4They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; 5to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #657) ‘Love divine, all loves excelling’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (14: 13 - 21)
13Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. 15When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” 16Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” 17They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” 18And he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Sermon
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 358
Prayers of the People (Form VI) Stephanie Glasgow Prayer Book, page 392
Gesture of Peace
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) Prayer Book, page 367
Hymns during the Administration of Holy Communion
(Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #154 / 183 / 189) ‘Taste and see’ / ‘God will take care of you’ / Great is thy faithfulness’
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, #690) ‘Guide me, O thou great Jehovah’
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: AUGUST
Holy Eucharist, Sundays, 9:30 am (Sanctuary / Online)
(Facebook / YouTube / Zoom ID: 970 3502 6969 / Passcode: 026667)
Saint Gabriel's Angels Summer Camp 2026 (Registration required)
Saturday, August 8, Canon Leys 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood: Mass - 9:30 am / Luncheon - 12 noon (Donation: $100 / Children under 12: $50)
Friday, August 14, 7 pm – 12 am, Bingo Night - $25 (Ushers’ Guild)
Saturday, August 29, 1 pm, New York Liberty West Indian Night - $42 (Youth Fellowship)
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Church of the Province of Uganda; Saint Asaph, Wales; Athabasca, Canada; Atlanta, The Episcopal Church; Attooch, South Sudan; Auckland, Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia; North West Australia, Australia.
ANNIVERSARY
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Kay Leslie as she celebrated her birthday (July 22). Given by her mother, Marva and the entire Family.
Flowers and candles were given by Izetta Thompson in thanksgiving for the 179th Independence of Liberia (July 26). “The land of liberty that brought us here.” To God be the glory.
Bread and wine is given by Canon Leys in thanksgiving to God as he observes the fortieth anniversary of ordination to the sacred Priesthood (July 27, 1986) and forty-first anniversary of ordination to the Diaconate (July 28, 1985).
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK: Brynmor Rudder (2), Jeremy Cox (2), Shirlene Cumberbatch (5), Phillip Van Rossum (5), Diana Fergusson (8).
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Emmanuel Church, Great River; Staff of the Episcopal Church Center; Saint John’s, Fishers Island; Church of the Atonement, Quogue; Church of the Transfiguration, Freeport; Church of the Holy Apostles, Brooklyn; Episcopal Real Estate of Long Island.
HEALING PRAYERS for SICK and SHUT-IN MEMBERS: Handel Andrews, Nola Archer-Springer, Claudette Baptiste, Richard Buery, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, bread and wine are given in blessed memory of Bishop Daniel Allotey who departed this life (July 28, 2025). Given by Izetta Thompson. May he continue to rest in peace and rise in glory.
IN THANKSGIVING
Candles are given by Cynthia Daniel in thanksgiving to God for His continued blessings on my Children, Grandchildren and my entire Family.
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, Alaska), Shaquan McKenzie (Navy), Ashley McKenzie (Navy), Tacoma Washington (Army), Delorn Wiseman, Jr. (Navy, Florida).
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Candles and flowers are offered in celebration of the 7th wedding anniversary of Teon and Gennel Loncke (August 4). "We Pray for God's ongoing blessings on your marriage and guidance in your future together." Given with love from your adorable daughter Trinity, Pamela Ann, Phillip, Suzanne, the entire Family and Friends.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Tickets for the Luncheon are available from the following persons; Fernella Allen, Noel Browne, Marilyn Codrington, Malike Cummings, Breanah Folkes, Monica Forde, Canon Leys, Vernon Lynch, Dianne Miller, George Miller, Helen Walker and Andrea Wesley (Church Office).
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Today, the Trinidad and Tobago Group will host a Fellowship Fundraiser. 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.
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: As we move into the month of August, especially if you are going to be away, please be reminded that your continued financial support of Saint Gabriel’s is important. 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 FOR THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (August 9): 1 Kings: 19: 9 - 18 (Deborah Goddard); Psalm 85: 8 - 13(Emily Jordan); Romans 10: 5 - 15 (Sandra Legall-Leys); Matthew 14: 22 - 33; Prayers of the People, Form I, Page 383 (Clifford Loncke).
SUMMER CAMP: To enroll your children in the Saint Gabriel’s Angels Summer Camp, please contact the Office to receive an application form.
SUMMER HIATUS: All Organizations and Ministries meetings will resume on September 6.
SUMMER SCHEDULE: The Holy Eucharist will NOT be celebrated on Wednesdays during the month of August.
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
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
Ninth 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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