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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 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
(The Solemnity of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ)
Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Year A)
January 11, 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, #525) ‘The Church’s one foundation’
Greeting and Acclamation Prayer Book, page 299
Gloria in Excelsis (The Hymnal 1982, #280) ‘Glory to God’
Prayer of the Day Prayer Book, page 214
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
A Reading from the Book of Isaiah (42: 1 - 9) Jean Cox-Dickson
1Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2He will not cry or lift up his voice or make it heard in the street; 3a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. 5Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6I 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, 7to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8I am the Lord, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. 9See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 29 Afferte Domino The Portland Psalter Book 1 Choir
Refrain: Worship the Lord in his holy temple.
1 Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, * ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his Name; * worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. (Refrain)
3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; *
The Lord is upon the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; * the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. (Refrain)
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; * the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon;
6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, * and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. (Refrain)
7 The voice of the Lord splits the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; * the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. (Refrain)
8 The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe * and strips the forests bare.
9 And in the temple of the Lord * all are crying, “Glory!” (Refrain)
10 The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; * the Lord sits enthroned as King for evermore.
11 The Lord shall give strength to his people; * the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. (Refrain)
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles (10: 34 - 43) James Cox
34Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, he is Lord of all. 37That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #76) ‘On Jordan’s bank the Baptist cry’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (3: 13 - 17)
13Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
Homily
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
Presentation and Examination of the Candidate Prayer Book, page 301ff
The Baptismal Covenant Prayer Book, page 304ff
Prayers for the Candidate Malike Cummings Prayer Book, page 305ff
Baptismal Hymn (LEVAS II, #141) ‘Shall we gather at the river’
Thanksgiving over the Water Prayer Book, page 306ff
The Baptism
Prayer of Consecration and Welcome
Gesture of Peace ‘Greet somebody in Jesus' Name'
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #616) ‘Hail to the Lord’s Anointed’
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer B) (Stand) Prayer Book, page 367
Preface of the Epiphany Prayer Book, page 378
Sanctus and Benedictus (LEVAS II, #255)
Memorial Acclamation (LEVAS II, #260)
The Great Amen (LEVAS II, #233)
The Lord’s Prayer (LEVAS II, #265)
Agnus Dei (LEVAS II, #270)
Hymns during the Administration of Holy Communion
(LEVAS II, #39 / #43 / #189)
‘There is a fountain’ / ‘Because He Lives’ / ‘Great is thy faithfulness’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 365
The Epiphany Blessing
Welcome / 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: JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Holy Eucharist, Sundays, 9:30 am (Sanctuary / Online)
(Facebook / YouTube / Zoom ID: 970 3502 6969 / Passcode: 026667)
Sunday School (Golden Hall) / Toddlers Sunday School (Cry Room)
Ministry of Care, Sundays, 1 pm (Cry Room)
Holy Eucharist, Wednesdays, 10 am (Sanctuary / Zoom ID: 953 4196 0007 / Passcode: 025388 / Telephone: 1.646.876.9923 / ID: 953 4196 0007)
Wednesday, January 14, 7:30 pm, Bible Study: Acts 10: 34 – 43 (Zoom)
Sunday, January 18, Annual Parish Election and Meeting
Youth Fellowship, 12 - 1:30pm (Conference Room)
Saturday, January 24, 10am, Counters’ Workshop
Sunday, January 25, 9:30am, Installation of Wardens and Vestry
Saturday, February 7, 10am, Leadership Workshop
(SWOT Analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
Saturday, February 14, 10am, ECW ‘Red Rose Prayer Breakfast’ ($50)
Saturday, February 14, 11am - 1pm, Absalom Jones Service (Saint Gabriel’s, Hollis)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2025 ANNUAL REPORTS from VESTRY COMMITTEES, PARISH ORGANIZATIONS and MINISTRIES are due today, via email (stgabrielschurchbrooklyn@gmail.com).
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: If you would like to host it on any Sunday, please contact Cynthia Daniel, Fay Hunt, Dianne Miller, Gloria Miller, Zelma Murray-Holder or Veronica Phillips.
MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHOIR will sing at Mass on Sunday, January 18. An offering will be taken to offset the cost associated with their historic Carnegie Hall debut on March 22. Your support is greatly appreciated as the students prepare for this milestone moment. Thank you.
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 Lobby. Please take a set of envelopes and print your name and telephone number on the Pick-up sheet to acknowledge receipt. Please write your name on each envelope as you use it.
OFFERING STATEMENT 2025: Please call the Office to obtain a copy of this statement.
PLEDGE CARDS 2026 are to be filled out individually by all members of the Parish and placed in the Offering Plate.
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, JANUARY 14 (Richard Meux Benson ad Charles Gore): 1 Kings 19: 9 - 18 (Leonid Chance); Psalm 27: 5 - 11; John 17: 6 - 11; Prayers of the People, Form II (Joycelyn Elbers). READINGS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY (JANUARY 18): Isaiah 49: 1 - 7 (Noel Browne); Psalm 40: 1 - 12; 1 Corinthians 1: 1 - 9 (Nash Fraser); John 1: 29 - 42; Prayers of the People, Form III (Stephanie Glasgow).
SENIOR CHOIR: If you are interested in joining the choir, please speak with the Organist and Music Minister, Christopher Bryant.
THANK YOU: Canon Leys would like to express his profound sense of gratitude for your personal acts of kindness, and for your generosity to the Parish during the season of Christmas. Muchas gracias!!!
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).
Saint Gabriel’s Older Adult Center
1.718.773.4049 stgabctr@aol.com 9am - 3pm
Monday 12: Bowling / Computer Class / Walk with Ease / Tai Chi
Tuesday 13: Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Exercise / Big Bingo
Wednesday 14: Morning Stretch / Computer Class / Walk with Ease / Bingo
Thursday 15: Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Housing Rights / Tai Chi
Friday 16: Morning Stretch / Hypertension Screening / Exercise / Bingo
(Saint Thomas Anglican Church, Lacovia, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica)
Hurricane Relief: The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are in urgent need of our help following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which struck on October 28 and brought significant destruction to the western region of Jamaica.
Your generous donation to this cause can be sent to Saint Gabriel’s by cash, check or Zelle.
ANNUAL PARISH ELECTION AND MEETING
Notice is hereby given that on Sunday, January 18, 2026, following the 9:30 am Mass, the Annual Parish Election and Meeting of Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church will take place. At that Meeting, we will elect One Warden to serve until 2028, three Vestry persons to serve until 2029. The incumbents are Jillian Gbidi, Warden; Carl Elbers, Adrienne Sandiford and Linda Watson-Lorde, Vestry.
The Nominating Committee is Noel Browne, chair, Audrey Cox,
Dillonna Lewis-Gallardo, Wainright McKenzie and Heather Moise.
Nominees: Helen Walker, Warden; Carl Elbers, Linda Watson-Lorde, Vestry.
We will also review the various Reports as presented.
Parish Organizations and Ministries are encouraged to meet and have their Election of Officers before the end of the year. All Annual Reports are due via email (stgabrielschurchbrooklyn@gmail.com) by January 11.
‘All members of the Parish, eighteen years of age or older, who have been baptized and are regular attendants at worship and are contributors to the support of the Church for at least twelve months before an Annual Election and Meeting, and are known to the Rector and the Treasurer, are qualified voters.'
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
Jillian Gbidi and Noel Browne, Wardens
R. Clifford Loncke and Ivonne E. Waldron, Wardens Emeritus
Andrea Wesley, Administrative Assistant
Christopher Bryant, Organist and Music Minister
Pablo Martinez, Custodian
THE VESTRY OF OUR CHURCH
The Very Reverend Canon Donovan Ivanhoe Leys, Chair
Jillian Gibidi (1.718.219.0922) / Noel Browne (1.917.681.6312), Wardens
2026: Carl Elbers, Adrienne Sandiford, Linda Watson-Lorde
2027: Audrey Cox, Dianne Miller (Treasurer), Leila Reid (Secretary)
2028: Malike Cummings, Heather Moise, M. Helen Walker
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