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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 TWENTY -FIRSTSUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
The Holy Eucharist - Rite II (Year A)
October 18, 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, #410) ‘Praise, my soul, the King of heaven’
Greeting and Acclamation Prayer Book, page 355
Hymn of Praise (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #88) ‘My Faith Looks Up To Thee’
Prayer of the Day Prayer Book, page 235
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
A Reading from the Book of Isaiah (45: 1 - 7) Teon Loncke
1Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him and strip kings of their robes, to open doors before him, and the gates shall not be closed: 2I will go before you and level the mountains, I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, 3I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. 4For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I surname you, though you do not know me. 5I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no god. I arm you, though you do not know me, 6so that they may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is no one besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other. 7I form light and create darkness, I make weal and create woe; I the Lord do all these things.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 96: 1 - 13 Cantate Domino Prayer Book, page 725/726
The Anglican Chant Psalter Choir
1 Sing to the Lord a / new / song; * sing to the Lord, / all the / whole / earth.
2 Sing to the Lord and / bless his / Name; * proclaim the good news of his sal/vation from / day to / day.
3 Declare his glory a/mong the / nations * and his / wonders a/mong all / peoples.
4 For great is the Lord and / greatly to be / praised; * he is more to be / feared than / all / gods.
5 As for all the gods of the nations, / they are but / idols; * but it is the / Lord who / made the / heavens.
6 Oh, the majesty and ma/gnificence of his / presence! * Oh, the power and the / splendor / of his / sanctuary!
7 Ascribe to the Lord, you / families of the / peoples; * ascribe to the / Lord / honor and / power.
8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor / due / his / Name; * bring offerings and / come in/to his / courts.
9 Worship the Lord in the / beauty of / holiness; * let the / whole earth / tremble be/fore him.
10 Tell it out among the nations: “The / Lord is /King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will / judge the / peoples with / equity.”
11 Let the heavens rejoice and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and / all that is / in it; * let the field be joyful and / all that / is there/in.
12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the / Lord when he / comes, * when he / comes to / judge the/ earth.
13 He will judge the / world with / righteousness * and the / peoples / with his / truth.
A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians (1: 1 - 10) Helen Walker
1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly 3remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake. 6And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, 7so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it. 9For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, 10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead-Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming.
The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #594) ‘God of grace and God of glory’
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (22: 15 - 22)
15The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. 16So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. 17Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” 18But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? 19Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. 20Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” 21They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 22When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.
Sermon
Profession of Faith (The Nicene Creed) Prayer Book, page 358
Prayers of the People (Form III, as modified) Dianne Miller Prayer Book, page 387
Confession of Sin and Absolution Prayer Book, page 360
Gesture of Peace ‘Let there be love shared among us’
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Hymn (Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #72) ‘Just a closer walk with thee’
Doxology (African American Heritage Hymnal, #651)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (Eucharistic Prayer A) Prayer Book, page 361
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, #269)
Hymns during the Administration of Holy Communion
(Lift Every Voice and Sing II, #60 / #129 ) ‘How great thou art’ / ‘I am thine, O Lord’
Prayer after Communion (Stand or kneel) Prayer Book, page 365
The Blessing
Welcome and Announcements (Birthday, Travel, Children, Other Prayers)
Mission Hymn (The Hymnal 1982, #718) ’God of our fathers, whose almighty hand’
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: OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
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)
Morning Prayer, Wednesdays, 10 am (Sanctuary / Zoom ID: 953 4196 0007 / Passcode: 025388 / Telephone: 1.646.876.9923 / ID: 953 4196 0007)
Sunday, November 1, 9:30am, All Saints’
Monday, November 2, 10 am, All Souls’
Sunday, November 8, Parish Meeting (Golden Hall)
Friday/Saturday, November 13 - 14, Diocesan Convention
Friday, November 20, Barbadian Pre-Independence Dance (Barbadian Group)
Sunday, November 22, 9:30 am, Harvest Thanksgiving Festival / Talent Ingathering
SPECIAL OFFERINGS AND INTENTIONS
ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: The Anglican Church of Canada; Calcutta, North India; Caledonia, Canada; Calgary, Canada; California, The Episcopal Church; Northern California, The Episcopal Church; Cameroon, West Africa.
ANNIVERSARY
Candles, bread and wine are given in thanksgiving for the birthday of Michael Ashby Jr. as he celebrated his birthday on October 13. Given with love by mom Joan and dad Michael Sr. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. (Psalm 106).
Flowers are given as Patrick and Marilyn Codrington celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. A beautiful milestone of love, faith and commitment. We pray that God will continue to bless their sacred union with abundant love, joy, good health and many more years of happiness together. ‘Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.’ Mark 10:9
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEK: Janet Beaton (18), Kweku Cummings (18), Yvette Grant (19), Teon Loncke (20), Mavis Rose (20), Noreen Campbell (21), Alain Hicks (21), Hyacinth Riley-Gordon (21), Devaunte Miller (23), Kairo Sylvester (23).
DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Saint Thomas, Bellerose; Long Island Cursillo Community; The Staff of the Diocese; Saint John’s, Cold Spring Harbor; Episcopal Church Women; Saint Thomas, Farmingdale; Saint Elisabeth’s, Floral Park.
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, Althea Alma Hinds, 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, Mavis Rose, Barbara Sammerson, 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, Cecilia Barrow, Manuela Blot, Richard Boyce, Georgia Cameron, Cheryl Clarke, Leslie Clarke, Tiffany Clarke, Patrick Codrington, Gilberto Donaldson, Jean Desouza, Cleve Esson, Sonia Estrada, Raymond Fenty, 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, Layla Shanelle Leys, 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 +
Bread and wine is offered in loving memory of Lucille George-Smart, on her 90th birth date (October 4). Given by the George and Smart families. “May you continue to rest in peace and rise in glory. “We love you, and you will always be in our hearts.”
Our prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Michael McKenzie, who died on Monday, October 5 in Guyana. Michael is the son of Wainright McKenzie and brother of Michelle McKenzie. Michael was buried in Guyana on October 16. We pray for the family as they mourn his death. May Michael’s soul rest in peace and rise in glory.
Our prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Lionel Hinds, who died on Friday, October 9. Lionel is the father of Rosalind Hinds. Lionel was buried in Florida on October 16. We pray for Rosalind and the entire family as they mourn his death. May Lionel’s soul rest in peace and rise in glory.
SPECIAL PRAYERS: Candles are given in celebrating 100 days of gratitude, hope, and renewed life following Kylah Henry’s successful transplant. May God’s continued blessings, healing, and continued strength.
STUDENTS AT COLLEGE: Aaron Grant (Point Park University), Latrell Scott (Medgar Evers College); Jayden Richardson (University of Albany), Akio Tonge (New York College of Technology).
UNITED STATES MILITARY: Shaquan McKenzie (Navy, Japan).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today, we welcome The Reverend Godson Egbujor as our celebrant and preacher. We pray God’s continued blessings on his Ministry.
We welcome and give thanks to Joycelyn Hunte, the organist for today’s Mass.
ALL SOULS’ DAY 2026: Please provide the names of loved ones to be remembered in prayer on All Souls’ Day. Forms are available from the Ushers, or you may email the names to stgabrielschurchbrooklyn@gmail.com. Please submit all names by October 28.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Trinidad and Tobago Fund Raiser. 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: 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: WEDNESDAY, October 21: Ephesians 3: 4 - 12 (Audrey Ottey); Psalm 113; Luke 12: 39 - 48; Prayers of the People, Form III (Andrea Royal). READINGS FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (October 25): Leviticus 19: 1 -2, 15 - 18 (Lois Newland); Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2: 1 - 8 (Helen Walker); Matthew 22: 34 - 46; Prayers of the People, Form IV, Page 388 (Linda Watson-Lorde).
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS are available to be filled out and returned to Edna Loncke or the Office.
THANK YOU: The Girls’ Friendly Society (GFS) extends its sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to everyone who generously contributed to the ‘GFS World Day of Prayer’, observed on Sunday, October 4, 2026. All funds collected will be forwarded to GFS in Lesotho in support of the GFS World Project. May God bless you for your generosity and unwavering support of the Girls’ Friendly Society and its mission.
THANK YOU: St. Gabriel’s Older Adult Center extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and supported our 2026 Silver Jubilee Awards Luncheon, yesterday. This special occasion marked 25 years of meaningful collaboration with the New York City Department for the Aging (NYC DFTA) and celebrated our commitment to enriching the lives of older adults through fellowship, socialization, recreation, and community engagement. To God be the glory!
TREE OF LIFE: To memorialize your deceased loved ones, please call the Church Office for details.
WEEKLY BULLETIN: Please submit information for publication to the Office by noon on Wednesdays (stgabrielschurchbrooklyn@gmail.com)
Saint Gabriel's Older Adult Center
Monday, October 19: Bowling / Computer Class / Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tuesday, October 20: Karaoke / Morning Stretch / Arts and Craft / Exercise Class / Bingo
Wednesday, October 21: Morning Stretch / Computer Class / Current Hour / Bingo
Thursday, October 22: Karaoke / Arts and Craft / Tai Chi for Artthritus / Arts and Craft
Friday, October 23 : Morning Stretch / Hypertension Screening / Exercise Class / Bingo
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 Doctor Adam J. Shoemaker
Ninth 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
Pablo Martinez and Rose Marie Robinson-Shortte, Custodian
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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