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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 FifTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Holy Eucharist - Rite I (Year A)
March 22, 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.
THE ENTRANCE RITE
(In preparation for worship, please remain in silent meditation, ensuring that all mobile devices are silenced.)
Organ Prelude
Opening Sentence and Prayer
Entrance Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #495) ‘Hail, thou once despised Jesus’
Greeting and Acclamation Prayer Book, page 323
The Decalogue Prayer Book, page 317
Kyrie Eleison (The Hymnal 1982, #S 91)
Prayer of the Day Prayer Book, page 167
O Almighty God, you alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men: Grant unto thy people that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
A Reading from the Book of Ezekiel (37: 1 - 14) Sandra Legall-Leys
1The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry. 3He said to me, “Mortal, can these bones live?” I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” 4Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. 5Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. 6I will lay sinews on you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am the Lord.” 7So I prophesied as I had been commanded; and as I prophesied, suddenly there was a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. 8I looked, and there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them; but there was no breath in them. 9Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.” 10I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude. 11Then he said to me, "Mortal, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They say, “Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are cut off completely.” 12Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: I am going to open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people; and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. 13And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people. 14I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will act,” says the Lord.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 130 De profundis Prayer Book, page 784 / 785
The Anglican Chant Psalter (Henry Walford Davies) Choir
1 Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord; Lord, / hear my / voice; *
let your ears consider well the / voice of my / suppli/cation.
2 If you, Lord, were to note what is / done a/miss, * O / Lord, / who could / stand?
3 For there is for/giveness with / you; * / therefore you / shall be / feared.
4 I wait for the Lord; my / soul / waits for him; * in his / word/ is my / hope.
5 My soul waits for the Lord, more than / watchmen for the / morning, * more than / watchmen / for the / morning.
6 O Israel, / wait for the / Lord, * for with the / Lord/ there is / mercy;
7 With him there is / plenteous re/demption, * and he shall redeem /Israel from / all their / sins.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans (8: 6 - 11) Clifford Loncke
6To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, indeed it cannot, 8and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #457) ‘Thou art the Way, to thee alone’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (11: 1 - 45)
Homily
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 327
Prayers of the People Edna Loncke Prayer Book, page 328
Confession of Sin and Absolution Prayer Book, page 330
Gesture of Peace
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #335) ‘I am the bread of life’
The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer I) Prayer Book, page 333
The Preface of Lent Prayer Book, page 346
Sanctus and Benedictus (The Hymnal 1982, #S 114)
The Great Amen (The Hymnal 1982, #S 118)
The Lord’s Prayer (The Hymnal 1982, #S 119)
The Breaking of the Bread
Priest: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.
People: Though we are many, we are one body because we all share in one bread.
Agnus Dei (The Hymnal 1982, #S 158)
Hymns during the Administration of Holy Communion
(Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #194) ‘Lead me, guide me, along the way’ / (The Hymnal 1982, #512 / #641) ‘Come, Gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove’ / ‘Lord Jesus, think on me’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 339
The Solemn Prayer over the People
Welcome / 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: MARCH - APRIL
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 (Cry Room)
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, March 25, NO BIBLE STUDY
Friday, March 27, 12:30 pm, Stations of the Cross (Sanctuary/Zoom)
Saturday, March 28, 10 am – 2 pm, Prayer Breakfast (Antigua and Grenada Group)
Sunday, March 29, 9:30 am, Palm Sunday Liturgy
Tuesday, March 31, 11 am, Chrism Mass (The Cathedral)
Thursday, April 2, 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday Liturgy
Friday, April 3, 12 noon, Good Friday Liturgy
3:30pm, Barbadian Fish Fry
Saturday, April 4, 7:30 pm, The Great Vigil of Easter
Sunday, April 5, 9:30 am, Easter Sunday Mass
Sunday, April 5 , immediately after Mass, ‘Bake Sale’ (Fund Raising Committee)
Saturday, April 18, 9 am, Election of new Diocesan Bishop (The Cathedral)
Saturday, April 18, 9 am, Prayer Breakfast (BSA)
Saturday, April 25, Women’s Seminar (Body and Soul)
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Anglican Church of Korea; Uruguay, South America; Utah, The Episcopal Church; Uyo, Nigeria; Valparaiso, Chile; Vanuatu, Melanesia; Vellore, South India.
BIRTHDAY
Candles are offered to the glory of God for Elizabeth Marva Leslie as she celebrated her birthday (March 8). From her daughter Kay Leslie and Family. May God continue to bless her always.
Candles are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Joycelyn Elbers on her birthday anniversary (March 20). From your husband Carl, daughter Petal, granddaughter Ayana and Family, especially great grandchildren Liam, Malie and Andreas. May God continue to bless you. “Love always.”
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK: Althea Howell (22), Michael Ashby, Sr. (24), Keishaun Campbell (24), Sheldon Holder (25), Jillian Gbidi (26), Angelia Bartholomew (28), Ann Joseph (28).
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Saint George’s, Brooklyn; Saint John’s, Cold Spring Harbor; Saint Luke’s, East Hampton; The Diocesan Commission on Ministry; Holy Trinity, Hicksville; Saint Gabriel’s, Brooklyn; Saint Mark’s, Islip.
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, Hazel Gittens, Dolsy Greaves-Prince, Lindora Hall, Nerissa Hawker-King, Alice Herbert, Sherwin Holder, Althea Howell, Lynette Hunte, Patricia Johnson, Meta Kane, Mavis King, Emmie Lambert, Silvia Lavalas, Raymond Maynard, Norma McKenzie, Deborah McPherson, Lynette Neptune, Audrey Ottey, Ashton Parris, Lucille Peters, Miriam Prince, Erene Radix, Edgar Roper, Mavis Rose, Barbara Sammerson, Frederica Smith, Ena Softley, Jean Soso, Deonne Squires-Gilbert, 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, Cheryl Clarke, Tiffany Clarke, Patrick Codrington, Gilberto Donaldson, Jean Desouza, Cleve Esson, Sonia Estrada, Raymond Fenty, Celia Fikes, Denise Flatts, Betty Forde-Bovell, Monica Garcia, Randy Garcia, Zie Garraway, 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, Igor Nelubin, Howard Norman, Princess O’Garro, Paul Oseni, Jeannine Pierre-Louis, Michael Pollard, Pheobe Roberts, Rosa Russo, Joan Scott, Gamal Steele, Alana Tompkins, Philip Tudor, Ann Walker, Mary Forde-Walters, Bryon Wilson, Lemar Wynn.
IN MEMORIAM
Candles are offered in cherished memory of Joan D.R. Hinds Benfield, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and guiding light to all who knew her. “Mom died on March 16, 2023. May your memory continue to bless us, inspire us, and remind us of the beauty you brought into our lives, and though her earthly presence is no longer with us, her spirit continues to shine brightly in the hearts of her entire family. Your family misses you deeply, Mom. Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever in God’s care.”
Our prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Lucille Smart, wife of Rudolph Smart. Lucille died on Thursday, March 12. Her funeral service as held in the Sanctuary on Friday, March 20 and she was buried in the Evergreen cemetery. Please pray for those who mourn her death and that her soul will rest in peace and rise in glory.
Our prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Monica Jones, who died on Tuesday, March 17. Please pray for those who mourn her death and that her soul will 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), 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).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EASTER PLANTS AND FLOWERS: An order form and an offering envelope is in this week’s bulletin. The last day to place your order is Palm Sunday, March 29.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Hosted today by Joycelyn Elbers in celebration of her Birthday. 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.
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 WEDNESDAY, THE ANNUNCIATION (March 25): Isaiah 7: 10 (Leonid Chance); Psalm 45; Hebrews 10: 4 - 10 (Carl Elbers); Luke 1: 26 - 38; Prayers of the People, Page 328 (Joycelyn Elbers). SUNDAY OF THE PASSION - PALM SUNDAY (April 2): Liturgy of the Palms: Matthew 21: 1 - 11; Psalm 118: 1 - 2, 19 - 29; The Liturgy of the Word: Isaiah 50: 4 - 9a (Teon Loncke); Psalms 31: 9 - 16; Philippians 2: 5 – 11 (Michelle McKenzie); Matthew 26: 14 - 27: 66; Prayers of the People, Form 1 (Dianne Miller).
THANK YOU to all those who participated in the Dorcas League for 2025 to 2026. $4,200 was donated to the Church. Thanks, and Blessings!
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).
WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS: On Sunday, March 29, Sharon Francis Blake, Orlando Moreno, Paul Oseni, Karen Sylvester, Kellie Sylvester, Kimble Ann Sylvester, Marsha Wallace, and Margaret Wickham will be installed into the fellowship of our Parish.
Saint Gabriel’s Older Adult Center
1.718.773.4049 stgabctr@aol.com 9am - 3pm
Monday 23: Bowling / Computer Class / Tai Chi
Tuesday 24: Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Exercise / Bingo
Wednesday 25: Morning Stretch / Computer Class / Current Hour /Bingo
Thursday 26: Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Hypertion / Tai Chi
Friday 27: Morning Stretch / Birthday Club Celebration / Exercise / Bingo
Parish Ministries / Organizations
Acolytes: Sundays, 12:30pm (Canon Leys)
Altar Guild: Saturdays, 11am (Vilma Merle Steele)
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew: 4th Sundays, 1pm (Leonid Chance)
Senior Choir / Children’s Choir: Saturdays, 10am (Christopher Bryant)
Cultural Heritage Committee: 2nd Saturdays, 1 pm (Lorna Blackwood)
Episcopal Church Women: 2nd Sundays, 1 pm (Celia Miller)
Eucharistic Ministers/Visitors: 4th Sundays, 1 pm (Sandra Legall-Leys)
Girls’ Friendly Society: 3rd Saturdays, 2 pm (Cheryl Millington)
Lectors: 3rd Saturdays, 12:30 pm (Helen Walker)
Ministry of Care: Sundays, 1 pm (Ave Marie Brewster-Haynes)
Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30am (Edna Loncke)
Ushers: 3rd Saturdays, 11 am (Sonia Semper)
Youth Fellowship: 1st and 3rd Sundays, 12:30 pm (Dena and Kimberly Cox)
Vestry Committees
Buildings and Grounds: 1st Saturdays, 1pm (Malike Cummings, Chair; Carl Elbers, Vice-Chair; Noel Brown, Mark Burke, James Cox, George Miller)
Christian Formation and Youth: 2nd Saturdays, 11am (Heather Moise, Chair; Noel Browne, Vice-Chair; Camille Brro; Ashley Cox; Dena Cox; Kimberly Cox; Edna Loncke; Cheryl Millington; Anthony Seale; Shelly Worrell)
Communications and Media: Sundays, 1:30pm (Canon Leys Chair; Sherwin Holder, Vice-Chair, Leonid Chance; Nashene Fraser; Andrea Wesley)
Community Relations and Evangelism: 1st Saturdays, 11am (Linda Watson-Lorde, Chair; Alleyne Phillip, Vice-Chair; Wilma Callender; Dianne Miller; Gloria Miller; Allison Ross)
Finance: 2nd Saturdays, 11am (Dianne Miller, Chair; Vilma Merle Steele, Vice-Chair; Stephanie Glasgow; Linda Watson-Lorde)
Fund Raising: 3rd Saturdays, 1pm (Breanah Folkes, Chair; Helen Walker, Vice-Chair; Ursula Brown, Secretary; Michelle McKenzie, Treasurer; Yvonne Daly-Nelson, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer; Ashley Cox; Jean Cox-Dickson; Carl Elbers; Carmelia Herbert; Melba Moore; Adrienne Sandiford)
Stewardship: 1st Saturdays, 11am (Carl Elbers, Chair; Leila Reid, Vice Chair; Olivia Buery; Fay Hunt; Gloria Miller; Izetta Thompson)
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 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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