St Luke's Gazette 2015 04 online

Monthly Journal of The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields

ISSUE 04 April 2015

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A Great Flame of Light

– The Rev. Caroline Stacey

Where Are Our Fields?

—The Rev. Gabriel Lamazares

Our Parish Lenten Retreat

– The Rev. Emily Lloyd

Updates on St. Luke’s Building Project and

Allee Trees

Clergy & Staff

The Rev. Caroline Stacey Rector

The Rev. Gabriel Lamazares Senior Associate

The Rev. Emily Lloyd Phillips Associate

David Shuler Director of Music & Organist

Maureen Doyle Business Manager

Tony Serrano Facilities Manager

Joanne Bartosik Development Manager

Lynn Brewster Communications Manager

Rishie Singh Senior Accountant

Rita McCarthy Thrift Shop Manager

Virginia Baez-Ponce Administrative Assistant

Julia Alberino, William Robertson Wardens

Editorial Staff

The Rev. Caroline Stacey

Lynn Brewster Editor, Photography

Angelo JackProduction

3A Great Flame of Light –The Rev. Caroline StaceyEaster is a detonation of posi-tive energy that released, and continues to release, life out of death…

4 Our Parish Lenten Retreat –The Rev. Emily LloydI had the honor of leading St. Luke’s Parish Lenten Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York. As the new as-sociate here at St. Luke’s, it was a wonderful opportunity…

5Where are our Fields? –The Rev. Gabriel LamazaresAt the installation service for past Rector Ledlie Laughlin, the Rev. Fred Williams preached a sermon in which he asked, “St. Luke’s…where are your fields?” In part, it was a joke…

6 St. Luke’s Building Project Update

Lease with builder-developer Toll Brothers was finally closed … This marks the beginning of the residential construction at 100 Barrow Street…

7Allee Trees to Good Homes

8 SnippetsParishioner News From The Diocese

9Outreach Program

10 Announcements

11 Calendar

Cover art: St. Luke’s Window

The late afternoon light in the Nave of St. Luke’s offers a peaceful re-spite from busy city life. The Church is open from 10 am to 3pm during the week, visitors are welcome here for quiet reflection.

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Our theme for this Gazette:

“A Great Flame of Light” a sudden aware-ness of all things around us coming brilliantly alive again.

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From the Rector—“A Great Flame of Light”—The Rev Caroline Stacey

Easter is a detonation of positive energy that released, and continues to release, life out of death. At the Easter Vigil we each receive the light of the Resurrected Christ from the Paschal candle until the church is ablaze with light that increases as we sing the first Alleluia of Easter. This Light grows as the fire of Pentecost becomes a great flame that spreads throughout the world.

The Resurrection of Jesus is a light that can never be extinguished. The whole purpose of light is to illumine whatever it touches -- Jesus reminds his disciples that hiding a light away is a contradiction (Mt.5:15; Lk.11:33). And so Easter is the season of spreading the Light of Christ in our encounters with others. It is a season when one asks: what is it that I am given to do with this light? Who is God asking me to share this light with and in what way? The gospel is evangelical, outward-moving and outward-focused in its direction. If we are not in some way sharing this light with others, we are hiding the light under a bushel (cf. Mt.5:15; Lk.11:33).

One thing I am sure of - God reaches each of us by different means and through different channels of his loving grace. None of us can be all things to all people. But each of us is called to share the Good News with at least one other human being during our lifetime. Each one of us might be the only gospel another person reads. Who are you called to be the gospel for? To whom are you sent? For whom are you the light God has called into service to point the way to the Light of the world?

In generations past, mainline denominations could safely assume that people would “find” the church. Everyone knew what churches were “for”, and the core stories of the Judeo-Christian faith were culturally ingrained across most of the US population. This is no longer the case, as mainline denominations are waking up to discover with alarm. We are already - particularly in the Northeastern United States - living in a largely post-Christian society. Perhaps more accurately: a post-organized-religion society. Churches are tolerated but not seen as particularly relevant or useful in the public square or to public life except as an (optional) nicety to mark human rites of passage: births, marriages, deaths. (continued on page 4)

Ash Wednesday 2015, burning of the palms in front of St. Luke’s with The Rev. Caroline Stacey and parishioners of St. Luke’s.

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The church is God’s very human yet wonderful and essential vessel for expressing the irrepressible Easter joy that is set loose in Jesus’ Resurrection. Even Episcopalians are not exempt from Jesus’ Resurrection commandment: Go and tell (cf. Mt. 28:7,8,10,19; Mk.16:7,15). There are no exemptions due to aversion, fear, distaste, concerns about not being able to share the gospel eloquently, lack of expert knowledge. Resurrection joy has an urgency that we are called to recapture in our own post-Christendom age. We can recapture this missional

urgency of the early church if we are in touch with Resurrection energy ourselves. Go and tell.

Any of us can pray for those who are seeking for God. Any of us can invite a friend or colleague to church or a church event or program. Or pray for a friend who is suffering (or pray with — praying out loud gets easier with practice; we become less self-conscious). Someone asked Thomas Merton how to pray. Merton simply replied: “Pray!” Just begin. Tell as you can, and not as you can’t. But do tell.

Our Parish Lenten Retreat—The Rev. Emily Lloyd

Last month, I had the honor of leading St. Luke’s Parish Lenten Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York. As the new associate here at St. Luke’s, it was a wonderful opportunity to spend some meaningful time getting to know a dozen of our parishioners better. If you have not had the opportunity to go on retreat or visit this beautiful Anglican Benedictine community, I urge you to seriously consider joining the next retreat.

Set among the trees, the monastery overlooks the Hudson River. During our time together there in March, the river was completely frozen .

Sitting together in silence as we enjoyed our supper on Saturday evening, we watched thick fog blanket the valley. The effect was otherworldly.

The tranquility of the scenery coupled with the camaraderie of the group filled my heart and spirit with an abiding sense of peace and contentment.

Over the course of the weekend, I led a series of sessions exploring different prayer practices that focused on opening ourselves to seeing God’s work in our lives. As we joined together for the Benedictine practice of lectio divina, mandala coloring, labyrinths and centering prayer, we shared about our own journeys this Lent. I was moved by the depth, humor and honesty of our group.

Our own time of reflection and self-discovery was complimented beautifully by the rhythm of life at the monastery. The solemn chiming of the bells led us to the intimate, icon-covered chapel where we joined the monks in praying the hours. Matins, Holy Eucharist, Diurnum, Vespers and Compline are observed and chanted by the brothers in residence. Speaking of the brothers, St. Luke’s own Will Owen met with us upon our arrival and sends his best to all. It was wonderful to get the chance to meet him.

My only complaint about the retreat was its length. I think we all agree that it was too short. I would have loved another day or two in this blessed community. Being at Holy Cross reminded me once again of the importance of retreat as an integral part of self-care and rest. I can’t wait to return.

(Our Parish Lenten Retreat): Winter at Holy Cross Monastery in West Park NY.


Where Are Our Fields?—The Rev. Gabriel Lamazares

At the installation service for past Rector Ledlie Laughlin, the Rev. Fred Williams preached a sermon in which he asked, “St. Luke’s…where are your fields?” In part, it was a joke, a reference to the incongruous naming of this very urban parish when there are no actual fields for miles around us. But, in brilliant fashion, he also used the question to turn the attention of our newly revitalized church to mission. Where are our fields of service and witness, to which the Lord of the harvest sends us? (Matthew 9:36-38)

The Adult Education Committee has put together a series for the Easter season entitled, “Where Are Our Fields? A Landscape of Mission.” At this momentous juncture in our history, with the strategic planning process bearing fruit, it is crucial to ask questions about where we’ve been, where we are, and how we see ourselves making a difference in this community in the years to come.

The series will run for six weeks on Mondays, beginning April 13, alternating a keynote talk with a session the following week to explore what we’ve learned

and discuss together. On April 13th, our own Don Gerardi, Professor Emeritus of History at Brooklyn College, will show us a glimpse of the parish’s past. On April 27th, Adult Ed Committee members Nicole Hanley and Steve Incontro will help us get a view of where we are today and how our community has changed, particularly in the last few decades.

Our Rector, the Rev. Caroline Stacey, will speak on May 11th to point us towards our future in this place as disciples making a difference. I hope you can join us.


Building Update: Ground Blessed, Lease Signed—we await the start

This past month the 99-year ground lease with builder-developer Toll Brothers was finally closed, signed and came out of escrow. This marks the beginning of the residential construction at 100 Barrow Street, on the current parking lot.

A quick update: There are two separate construction projects that are in early stages: One is for The Church of Saint Luke in the Fields: “The Residential Building Project”: a 12-story residential building (with affordable housing) the first of several initiatives planned to preserve the historic city block while keeping St. Luke’s gardens, a much-loved oasis for the neighborhood, maintained and open for the public. The second is for St. Luke’s School: “St. Luke’s School Expansion Project”. These are two separate projects that are running simultaneously. Upgrades and fabric repairs to the Hudson Street

townhouses will also be underway periodically throughout Spring and Summer 2015.

Timeline: The Church’s Residential Building Project: In the early part of April we expect to see equipment arriving and at that same time construction fencing should begin to go up around the parking lot perimeter. New homes are being found for the replanted allee trees, mostly on the block.

The School’s “Expansion Project” has begun interior construction. Major construction will begin in the summer of 2016 but important make-ready and interior work will continue throughout the summer 2015.

Keep tuned to St Luke’s website www.stlukeinthefields.org for additional news and updates.

Blessing of the Ground on Feb. 1st, 2015 with clergy, parish family and guests.

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Allee Trees to Good Places

We have started the several-step process of moving our Allee Trees in preparation for the Building Project. Most of our trees are not going very far! – in fact our plan is to keep them close to home and re-plant as many of them as possible right here in our own gardens.

If we don’t have space for all the trees here in the Garden, we will be working with the New York Restoration Project (a non-profit organization and partner of Michael Bloomberg’s Million Trees NYC). We’re working diligently to make sure that our Allee trees thrive and have happy homes.

Thank you one and all for your kind attention and concern. For more information on the Allee Trees contact Maureen Doyle: [email protected]

From the Gardens at St. Luke’sHooray! Spring is nearly here…and things are slowly coming back to life. Our Garden Hours are back to normal M–F 10 am to dusk. Would you like to volunteer to work in our Garden? Volunteer days in the Garden will be the 2nd Tuesday of the Month—We’re meeting April 14th at 9am at the Garden Shed.The upcoming dates are:

April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14

August 11 September 8 October 13

Please contact Anna Rice-Yaffe at [email protected]

Tender loving care… wrapping the Allee Trees for their move.


Lifetime Achievement Award for St. Luke Parishioner, David McCorkleDavid McCorkle will be honored at the CANY (Creative Alternatives of New York) Annual Gala for his work in program development as well as his contributions in the field of drama therapy.

CANY has pioneered the use of drama therapy groups to help empower people who have endured trauma to rebuild their lives. Congratulations David!

News from The Diocese: Young Adult Network Grows! There is a grassroots community of Episcopal young adults in their 20’s and 30’s growing through social networks. Originating from a small board of parish young adult ministry leaders (and under the leadership of Rev. Mary Cat Young) the Network has been

adding expanding with social networks and a new website launched this year: yougadults.dioceseny.org. Seeking to develop, inspire and nourish young adults through service.

New: Adult Education Monday Night Series Where Are Our Fields?: A Landscape of MissionMonday nights at 7pm in Laughlin Hall, April 13 to May 18th This series will explore St. Luke’s engagement with the needs of the community in which we are embedded in the past, present, and future. How are we called to witness to the Good News of Christ and the hope of the Kingdom of God in our neighborhood?

Taking place over six weeks with alternating a keynote speakers and follow-up meeting to explore and discuss together:

April 13 & 20: For our guiding talk, Dr. Don Gerardi, professor emeritus at Brooklyn College, will highlight St. Luke’s role in the community

historically, especially as we have ministered to the community.

April 27 & May 4: Where are we today? How has the city changed? What are the needs and longings of the people around us?

May 11 & 18: Our Rector, the Rev. Caroline Stacey, will help us look towards our future in ministry to the people around us. Where are we headed? How can we embody discipleship in this place and time to the neighborhood and world around us?

Join us for this interesting and absorbing perspective.

Snippets:


Easter (Small Group) Embracing Forgiveness with The Rev. Barbara Crafton Thursdays, April 16, 23 & 30 and May 7 & 14 from 7 to 8:30 pm

This five-session small group will use a DVD-based curriculum created and narrated by well-known author and retreat leader Barbara Crafton to explore the practice of forgiveness

in the life of discipleship. The Rev. Deacon Posey Krakowsky will facilitate the sessions. Participants are encouraged to register, as spaces are limited, and attendance at all sessions is encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact Deacon Posey at [email protected].

Outreach Program | GO ST. LUKE’s – Thank you Volunteers!

Go-St. Luke’s: “nurturing the love of learning, one child at a time,” is a one-on-one tutoring program developed in response to the educational needs of elementary school children attending underperforming public and parochial schools in all five boroughs of New York City and parts of northern New Jersey. As reported by both tutors and parents, Go-St. Luke’s has a strong impact on its participants. Students enrolled in the program achieve higher test scores and parents report significant changes in

their children’s demeanor in terms of self-esteem and confidence. In recent years, virtually all our students showed measurable improvement in a least one subject area. Dedicated volunteer tutors are influential in helping Go-St. Luke’s students develop a life-long love for learning.

We would like to give a “shout out” to all the wonderful, committed individuals who are the foundation of this volunteer driven program. Thank you for all you do.

GO Tutors 2014 – 2015Annie AbruzzoEmily BoddewynMatthew BoddewynEugene BourquinAndrea BrooksDaryl BrownDavid CarzisPeter CarzisAndrew DavidsonMegan DoyleAnton EllisLucy EllisJack FoulshamBruce Goerlich

Edward GonzalezCharlie HertzBen JenkinsDennis KendrickChris LarsonJack McGreevyKate McGreevyRob McPhersonMilo NovitzLeticia PeraltaJohn QuinnLuca Romeo

Max Wilson

Go St. Luke’s Mentor and student.


AnnouncementsSt. Luke in the Fields BlogSponsored by the 20s30s Group, visit the blog of St. Luke in the Fields (www.stlukeinthefieldsblog.org) during the Lenten season for regular posts on the Stations on the Cross, Lenten hymns, Icons, Lenten quotes from Church Fathers and Mothers, and much more. Please feel free to both enter this space for spiritual reflection and also to join the conversation by commenting on these posts. If you would like to contribute to the blog, please sign up at http://bit.ly/17gHITy or email Nicole Hanley ([email protected]). We welcome your prayer-ful contributions.

www.stlukeinthefieldsblog.org

20s30s Activities at St. Luke’sSt. Luke’s has an active group of people in their 20s and 30s who are involved in all areas of parish life. Additionally, there is a 20s30s group that meets on a more or less monthly basis for fun, fellowship, service, and good conversation. This might take the form of one of our Theology on Tap gatherings at a local pub, a group effort to volunteer for one of St. Luke’s outreach programs, getting together for a movie, or day trip out of the city. Also, we usually meet up on the last Sunday of the month at coffee hour to head out for brunch. Learn more about what we are up to, to hear about upcoming events, and to join in on an ongoing conversation about new ac-tivities, join our email list by contacting Rachel Hurn at [email protected]. Please see additional announcements for schedule of activities.

Children’s Liturgy and CareSt. Luke’s seeks to nurture and support children’s participation in liturgy and prayer. Children are al-ways welcome in worship, and childcare is available for infants through age six in the nursery at JK, in the school building. Please ask an usher for direc-tions. If your child is sick, we ask that you do not bring your child into the nursery. For more infor-mation please look for the “Welcome Babies and Children” information card on the Parish Life Table, or call Mo. Emily at 212.633.2099.

St. Luke’s Sunday SchoolSunday School is offered at 10:15am on appointed Sunday mornings for young people age two through high school from September to June, see calendar for locations. “Young Learners” at age 2 and 3, hear stories and sing songs with parents. Pre-kindergar-ten and elementary classes offer age appropriate engagement with Biblical stories through art, move-ment and service. Middle and high school classes create their own curriculum with their priest and teachers. All children are welcome to attend Sunday School on any given Sunday; to be on the Sunday School mailing list please contact the Parish Office. For more information about programs for children and families please contact Virginia Baez-Ponce at 212.924.0562 or [email protected]. Sermons are available on the web site at www.stlukeinthefields.org/sermons; hard copies are avail-able at the rear of the church.

Garden Volunteers NeededOn the second Tuesday of each month, next date: April 14th at 9am. Meet by the Garden Shed. Your help is needed and appreciated. Please contact Maureen Doyle at [email protected] or 212.633.7817.

Music and Arts at St. Luke’s Thursday, May 7th at 8:00 pm Choir of St. Luke in the Fields

Orlande de Lassus: Easter Mass Orlande de Lassus is regarded as the chief rep-resentative of the mature polyphonic style of the Franco-Flemish school, and was one of the three most famous and influential musicians in Europe at the end of the 16th century, along with Palestrina and Victoria. The concert will feature his Missa Congratulamini mihi and other works for the Easter season. $35 general; $25 students & seniors Tickets available at: stlukeinthefields.org/store. For more information online: [email protected] ph: 212-414-9419

EXHIBIT | Stations of the CrossWhere: At the Church of Saint Luke in the Fields From Feb. 25th to April 5th Open daily, in accor-dance with Church hours. Artist, Simon Carr


APRIL 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Wednesday in Holy Week6:15pm Stations of the CrossSaid Eucharist, Rite II 6:30–9:30pmAA, DR 7pm Centering Prayer, LH

2 Maundy Thursday6:30pmChoral Eucharist with Foot Washing, Agape Supper, Stripping of the Altar and Vigil at the Altar of Repose Followed by overnight watch (Chapel)

3 Good Friday(Parish offices close at noon)9:00am Morning Prayer1:00pm Vigil Ends1:00pm Good Friday Liturgy*6:30pm Stations of the Cross7:30pm Meditatittons on the Passion of Christ6:30–9:30pm AA, DR

4 Holy Saturday10:00am Holy Saturday Service10:15am Egg Dyeing, School Dining Room2–7pm PLWA brown bag, LH Outreach8:00pm The Great Vigil of Easter10:30pm Reception, School Gym

5 Easter Sunday8:00am Said Eucharist, Rite I9:15am Festival Choral Eucharist, Rite II*, followed by Easter Egg Hunt in the Garden11:15am Festival Choral Eucharist, Rite II*12:45pm Service of Healing2:00 pm Block Closes

6 Block Closed

7 Parish House Closed6:15 pm No Eucharist6:30–9:30pm AA, DR7pm Centering Prayer, LH

812pm Seniors, PH6:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH6:30–9:30pm AA, DR

96:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH

1012:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH6:30–9:30pm AA, DR

112–7pm PLWA, DR6:45pm “The Church,” gym/aud/LH/1st gr. classroom

128am, 9:15am, 11:15am Holy Eucharist4–5:30pm AlAnon, LH

136:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH6:30–9:30pm AA, DR7:00pm Adult Education Series Where are Our Fields?

146:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH6:30–9:30pm AA, DR7pm Centering Prayer, LH

156:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH6:30–9:30pm AA, DR7:00pm Vestry

166:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH


189:30–11:30am Go-St. Luke’s, DR/gym/class-rooms2–7pm PLWA, DR6:45pm “The Church,” gym/aud/LH/1st gr. classroom

198am, 9:15am, 11:15am Holy Eucharist4–5:30pm AlAnon, LH




236:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH8–10pm Abendmusik Concert, CH


252–7pm PLWA, DR6:45pm “The Church,” gym/aud/LH/1st gr. classroom

268am, 9:15am, 11:15am Holy Eucharist1:15pm Pastoral Care Network, Lib4–5:30pm AlAnon, LH




306:15pm Holy Eucharist, CH7pm Pre-Concert Lecture, LH8pm Choir Concert, CH (7:15pm call)

487 Hudson StreetNew York, NY 10014212-924-0562www.stlukeinthefields.org

Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00am Said Eucharist, Rite I 9:15am Sung Eucharist, Rite II 11:15am Choral Eucharist, Rite II 12:45am Healing Service

Weekdays (Chapel) Said Eucharist, Rite II 6:15pm Monday–Thursday 12:15pm Friday

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As members of the Body of Christ gathered at the Church of St. Luke in the Fields, we are called to ministries of worship, witness, forma-tion and hospitality. We seek to add to the legacy we have received, and to participate fully in the life of both our city and the larger church.

Sunday, March 29—Palm Sunday8:00am Said Eucharist9:15am Sung Eucharist*11:15am Choral Eucharist*12:45pm Service of Healing6:15pm Said Eucharist (Chapel)

Wednesday in Holy Week6:15pm Stations of the Cross Service

Thursday, April 2—Maundy Thursday6:30pm Choral Eucharist with Foot Washing, Agape Supper, Stripping of the Altar and Vigil at the Altar of Repose

Friday, April 3—Good Friday9:00am Morning Prayer 1:00pm Good Friday Liturgy*6:30pm Stations of the Cross7:30pm Meditations on the Passion of Christ Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber – The Sorrowful Mysteries Leah Gale Nelson, violin; David Shuler, organ

Saturday, April 4—Holy Saturday10:00am Holy Saturday Service10:15am Egg Dyeing, School Dining Room8:00pm The Great Vigil of Easter—The Paschal Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter with Baptism, Confirmation and Reception of Catechumens.10:30pm Reception

Sunday, April 5—Easter Day8:00am Said Eucharist, Rite I9:15am Festival Choral Eucharist*, followed by Easter Egg Hunt11:15am Festival Choral Eucharist*12:45pm Service of Healing

HOLy WEEk AT ST. LUkE’S

* Childcare for children ages 6 and under is available.

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