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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 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Year A)
(ROGATION SUNDAY)
MOTHER’S DAY
Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Year A)
May 10, 2026 9:30 AM
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 (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #12) ‘We’re marching to Zion’
Greeting and Easter 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 225
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; 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 Acts of the Apostles (17: 22 - 31) Michael Ashby, Sr.
22Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, “Athenians, I see how extremely religious you are in every way. 23For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, ‘To an unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. 24The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands, 25nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mortals life and breath and all things. 26From one ancestor he made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, 27so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him—though indeed he is not far from each one of us. 28For ‘In him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we too are his offspring.’ 29Since we are God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the deity is like gold, or silver, or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of mortals. 30While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent, 31because he has fixed a day on which he will have the world judged in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed, and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 66 (7 - 18) The Portland Psalter, Book 1 Choir
Refrain: Be joyful in God, all you lands.
7 Bless our God, you peoples; * make the voice of his praise to be heard;
8 Who holds our souls in life, * and will not allow our feet to slip. (Refrain)
9 For you, O God, have proved us; * you have tried us just as silver is tried.
10 You brought us into the snare; * you laid heavy burdens upon our backs.
11 You let enemies ride over our heads; we went through fire and water; * but you brought us out into a place of refreshment. (Refrain)
12 I will enter your house with burnt‑offerings and will pay you my vows, * which I promised with my lips and spoke with my mouth when I was in trouble.
13 I will offer you sacrifices of fat beasts with the smoke of rams; * I will give you oxen and goats. (Refrain)
14 Come and listen, all you who fear God, * and I will tell you what he has done for me.
15 I called out to him with my mouth, * and his praise was on my tongue. (Refrain)
16 If I had found evil in my heart, * the Lord would not have heard me;
17 But in truth God has heard me; * he has attended to the voice of my prayer.
18 Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer, * nor withheld his love from me. (Refrain)
A Reading from the First Letter of Peter (3: 13 - 22) Noel Browne
13Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? 14But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, 15but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 16yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. 17For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God’s will, than to suffer for doing evil. 18For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, 19in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, 20who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. 21And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #488) ‘Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart’
Gospel Refrain (African American Heritage Hymnal, #642)
(Sung thrice, before and after the Gospel)
Halle, halle, halle - lujah, Halle, halle, halle – lujah.
Halle, halle, halle - lujah, Hallelujah, halle – lujah.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John (14: 15 - 21)
Sermon
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 358
Prayers of the People (Form VI, as modified) Leonid Chance Prayer Book, page 392
Gesture of Peace ‘Smile awhile’
Smile awhile and give your face a rest, raise your hand to the one you love the best, then shake hands with those nearby, and greet them with a smile!
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #400) ‘All creatures of our God and King’
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer A) Prayer Book, page 361
The Preface of Easter Prayer Book, page 379
Sanctus and Benedictus (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #255)
Memorial Acclamation (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #259)
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, #42 / #60 ) ‘He lives’ / ‘How great thou art’
(The Hymnal 1982, #405) ‘All things bright and beautiful’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 365
The Easter Blessing
Welcome and Announcements (Birthday, Travel, Children, Other Prayers)
A MOTHER’S DAY POEM (Amelia Moore)
🌹©©MUSICAL TRIBUTES IN HONOR OF MOTHERS©© 🌹
Mission Hymn (African American Heritage Hymnal, #410) ‘Faith of our Mothers’
Faith of our mothers, living yet in cradle song and bedtime prayer, in nurs'ry love and fireside love, thy presence still pervades the air: Faith of our mothers, living faith, we will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our mothers, lavish faith, the fount of childhood's trust and grace, O may thy consecration prove the well-spring of a nobler race: Faith of our mothers, lavish faith, we will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, for youthful longing, youthful doubt, how blurred our vision, blind our way, thy providential care without: Faith of our mothers, guiding faith, we will be true to thee till death.
Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, in truth beyond our man-made creeds, still serve the home and save the church, and breathe thy spirit through our deeds: Faith of our mothers, Christian faith, we will be true to thee till death.
Musical Postlude ‘Mama’ (R. Kelly)
(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: MAY - JUNE
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, May 13, 7:30 pm, Bible Study, ‘Ascension? What is that?’ – Acts 1: 9 - 11 / Luke 24: 50 - 51 (Zoom ID: 970 3502 6969 / Passcode: 026667)
Thursday, May 14, 10 am, Feast of the Ascension (Sanctuary/Zoom)
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 am, Parish Meeting
Saturday, May 23, 2pm - 5pm, Paint and Sip - $40 (Girls Friendly Society)
Sunday, May 24, 9:30 am, Feast of Pentecost
Sunday, May 31, 9:30 am, Feast of the Holy Trinity
Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day Luncheon (Episcopal Church Women)
Friday, June 26, 9pm, White Affair Dance (SGEC Barbadian Group)
Sunday, June 28, 9:30am, Honoring our Graduates (Christian Formation and Youth)
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
The Paschal Candle is given and burns in thanksgiving to Almighty God as Canon Leys celebrates forty years of Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood (July 27, 1986).
A Contribution is made to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund in recognition of Canon Leys. Praying that his life will be filled with God’s gifts, abundant joy, and heaven’s peace. “May God continue to bless you in your Ministry.”
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Church of Pakistan; Yokohama, The Nippon Sei Ko Kai; Yola, The Church of Nigeria; The Diocese of York, The Church of England; The Diocese of New York, The Episcopal Church; The Diocese of Western New York, The Episcopal Church; The Diocese of Ysabel, The Anglican Church of Melanesia.
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
Flowers, bread and wine are given by Hyacinth Headley in honor of her birthday (April 30). May God continue to bless her!
Bread and wine is also given in thanksgiving to God and in honor of Jennifer Young as she celebrates her birthday (May 11). She asks for God’s continued blessings, good health and daily protection.
Bread and wine are offered to the glorification of God for the birthday of Melba Moore (May 12). Given with gratitude by Izetta Thompson. “Many are called, but few are chosen.” May God continue to bless her!
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK: Carlotta Waterman (11), Jennifer Young (11), Melba Moore (12), Lloyd Blanchard (12), Moreen Dowridge (13), Benjamin Gallardo (13), Carmen Jerrick (13).
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Saint George's, Hempstead; Society of Saint Francis; Christ Church, Garden City; Grace Church, Jamaica; Church of the Resurrection, Williston Park; Juneteenth Jubilee; The Diocese of Albany, Province II.
HEALING PRAYERS
Flowers, candles, bread and wine are offered by Izetta K. Thompson in thanksgiving for her recovery from her illness (April 25, 2023). “Father God, I am so grateful for continuous healing. May you forever be praised.”
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, Alice Herbert, 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, Mavis Rose, Barbara Sammerson, Frederica Smith, Jean Soso, Tessa Steele-Glasgow, 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, 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, Howard Norman, Princess O’Garro, Jeannine Pierre-Louis, Michael Pollard, Pheobe Roberts, Sybil Robinson, Rosa Russo, Joan Scott, Elias Joseph Silvero, Gamal Steele, Alana Tompkins, Philip Tudor, Ann Walker, Mary Forde-Walters, Bryon Wilson, Lemar Wynn.
IN MEMORIAM
Candles and flowers are given on Mother’s Day in loving memory and with much thanksgiving to God for giving us our mum, Dola Amelia Phillips, who died on April 15, 2020. Given with love by her daughters, Paula, Suzette, Ingrid, Gilda and granddaughter Danyelle, sons-in-law Todd Hershkopf and Carlyle Douglas. “Mum, we love you and miss you every day.”
Candles and flowers on Mother’s Day are given in loving memory for our mother, Sheila Undine Douglas who died on April 29, 2012. Given with love by her children, Carlyle, Donna, Errol, Karen and Renwick, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law, Paula Douglas.
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), 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), Delorn Wiseman, Jr. (Navy, Florida).
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Hosted by the Men of the Parish. 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.
MOTHER’S DAY: Today we honor our mothers, caregivers and guardians who provide love, guidance, safety and support throughout our daily lives.
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.
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, May 13 (Frances Perkins): Deuteronomy 15: 7 - 11 (Emily Jordan); Psalm 37: 27 - 31; Luke 9: 10 - 17; Prayers of the People, Form VI (Edith Lewis). READINGS FOR ASCENSION DAY (Thursday, May 14, 10am): Acts 1: 1 - 11; Ephesians 1: 15 - 23; Psalm 47; Luke 24: 44 - 53. READINGS FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (May 17): Acts 1: 6 - 14 (Lorna Blackwood); Psalms 68: 1 - 10, 33 - 36; 1 Peter 4: 12 - 14; 5: 6 -11 (Pamela Bridgewater); John 17: 1 - 11; Prayers of the People, Form I, Page 384 (Ursula Brown).
THANK YOU: The Senior Choir expresses their thanks and appreciation to all who supported ‘Jesus the Resurrection of the Messiah’ last Sunday.
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 / stgabctr@aol.com / 9am - 3pm
Monday 11 : Computer Class / Walk with Ease / Tai Chi / Albany Trip
Tuesday 12: Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Exercise / Bingo
Wednesday 12: Computer Class / Fire Safety Presentation (FDNY) / Bingo
Thursday 12: Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Current Hour / Tai Chi
Friday 15: BAM Cinema / Hypertension Screening / Exercise / 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 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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