St. Augustine of Hippo

Episcopal Church 286-290 Henry Street New York, NY 10002 Office: (212) 673-5300 Fax : (212) 673-5201

187 Years on the LES

«We’ve come this far by faith.»

Presiding: The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche

Bishop of New York

Baptism, Confirmation & Renewal

The Reverend Nathanael Saint-Pierre Priest

Director of Music: Carolyn Bensen

Sunday October 25, 2015, 10:30 AM Welcome / Bienvenido / Bienvenue / Byenveni

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Bishop Dietsche, was installed as the 16th Bishop of New York on February 2, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. John the Di-vine in Manhattan. He was elected by the clergy and lay representatives of the parishes of the di-ocese at a special election convention held at the Cathedral on November 19, 2011, and consecrated a Bishop in March, 2012. From then until February 2nd, he served as Bishop Coadjutor alongside Bishop Sisk, the 15th Bishop.

“I believe that it is especially a privilege to be the church in uncertain times," he said at the time. "It is the greatest gift to face challenges which surpass our ability and understanding, for it is only then that we learn what it really means to trust God. We are in a season in which so much of our common life, the life and health of so many churches, and the resources on which our ministries and our mission have depended, can no

longer be taken for granted. The particular challenges with which we will contend in this next chapter of our life will test us, but I am certain that, God being our helper, we will prevail over fear and doubt and by the witness of a courageous faith give glory to God." Bishop Dietsche was consecrated at a service held in a packed Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine on Saturday, March 10, 2012. From 2001 until his election as Bishop Coadjutor, he served as Canon for Pastoral Care in the diocese - a position in which he was responsible for the pastoral care of the clergy and their family. Before that he was for eleven years the rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Prior to his ordination, Bishop Dietsche was a freelance graphic designer and cartoonist - and he continues to this day to produce award-winning cartoons for the Episcopal New Yorker.

The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche, XVI Bishop of New York

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Procession : Carolyn Bensen (Organ)

Introit Hymn: «Praise My Soul » #410 (1982 Hymnal )

Liturgy for HOLY BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION and REAFFIRMATION Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God’s kingdom now and for ever. Amen.

There is one Body and one Spirit There is one hope in God’s call to us;

One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all.

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, Heavenly King, almighty God and Father, We worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen The Lord be with you And also with you Let us pray

Collect: Proper 25, BCP Pg 235 Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing: Alleluia, alleluia! Praise the everlasting King.

2. Praise him for his grace and favor to our fathers in distress; praise him still the same for ever, slow to chide and swift to bless: Alleluia, alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness.

3. Father-like, he tends and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows; in his hand he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia, alleluia! Widely yet his mercy flows.

4. Angels, help us to adore him; ye behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him, dwellers all in time and space. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace.

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1st Reading: The Old Testament Lesson

Jeremiah 31:7-9

God promises his care for the Israelites, a lowly and suffering people.

A reading from the Book of Jeremiah

Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel." See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.

With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people Thanks be to God

The Response

Psalm 126 Page 782, BCP 1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, *

then were we like those who dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *

and our tongue with shouts of joy. 3 Then they said among the nations, *

"The LORD has done great things for them." 4 The LORD has done great things for us, *

and we are glad indeed. 5 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, *

like the watercourses of the Negev. 6 Those who sowed with tears *

will reap with songs of joy. 7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *

will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

2nd Reading: The Epistle Hebrews 7:23-28

Jesus, our great high priest, has made the required sacrifice once for all, and he in-tercedes for us down through eternity.

A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews

The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he con-tinues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

Hear what the spirit is saying to God’s people Thanks be to God.

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Sequential Hymn: Come Down, O Love Divine #516 (1982 Hymnal)

The Gospel:

Mark 10:46-52

A blind beggar knows that Jesus has the authority to heal him, and he will not be si-lenced by the impatience of those around him. Jesus, responding to his zeal, res-tores his sight.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Mark

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stood still and said, "Call him here." And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart; get up, he is calling you." So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "My teacher, let me see again." Jesus said to him, "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

The Gospel of The Lord. Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Homily The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche, Bishop of New York

Song of Praise: Glory, Glory Hallelujah! (Choir St. Augustine’s)

Presentation and Examination of the Candidates The Candidates for baptism will now be presented. Sponsor I present Valerie Scott to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Sponsor I present Edward Tyler to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

1. Come down, O love divine, Seek thou this soul of mine, And visit it with thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, And kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing. 2. O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let thy glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming.

3. And so the yearning strong, With which the soul will long, Shall far out-pass the power of human telling; For none can guess its grace, Till Love create a place Wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling.

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Do you desire to be baptized? Candidates I do. Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who can speak for themselves, and of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the infants and younger children

Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and des troy the creatures of God? Answer I renounce them. Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer I renounce them.

Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer I do.

Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer I do. Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer I do. The Candidates for confirmation will now be presented Sponsor I present Valerie Scott for Confirmation. Sponsor I present Sandra Walker for Confirmation.

Sponsor I present Edward Tyler for Confirmation.

The Bishop asks the candidates

Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil? Candidate I do.

Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? Candidate I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord. After all have been presented, the Bishop addresses the congregation, saying

Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? All We will. Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own bap-tismal covenant.

The Bishop then says

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Renewal of Baptismal Vows

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as your- self? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People I will, with God’s help. The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows Almighty God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Prayers for the Candidates The Celebrant then says to the congregation

Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth, and for this congregation as we renew our commitment to Christ.

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A Person appointed leads the following petitions

Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love. People Lord, hear our prayer. Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer. The Celebrant says Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.

Thanksgiving over the Water The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. Celebrant We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spir-it. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Baptism Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting priest or deacon, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the candidate, saying

Valerie, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Edward, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop or Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.

Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person’s head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to each one

Valerie, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

Edward, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.

Let us welcome the newly baptized. Celebrant and People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.

At Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation

The Bishop says to the congregation

Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ.

Silence may be kept.

Then the Bishop says Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Confirmation The Bishop lays hands upon each one and says Defend, O Lord, your servant Valerie with your heavenly grace, that she may contin-ue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until he comes to your everlasting kingdom. Amen.

Defend, O Lord, your servant Sandra with your heavenly grace, that she may contin-ue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until she comes to your everlasting kingdom. Amen.

Defend, O Lord, your servant Edward with your heavenly grace, that he may contin-ue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until he comes to your everlasting kingdom. Amen.

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For Reaffirmation for the Congregation May the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom. Amen.

Then the Bishop says Almighty and ever-living God, let your fatherly hand ever be over us, your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with us; and so lead us in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that we may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Offertory. Makau Nzomo (Trumpet)

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

Offertory Hymn Sweet, Sweet Spirit #120 (LEVAS)

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

1. There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord; There are sweet expressions on each face, And I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Chorus Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love. And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived, When we shall leave this place. 2. There are blessings you cannot receive Till you know Him in His fullness and believe; You're the one to profit when you say, "I am going to walk with Jesus all the way." 3. If you say He saved you from your sin, Now you're weak, you're bound and cannot enter in, You can make it right if you will yield, You'll enjoy the Holy Spirit that we feel.

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The Great Thanksgiving

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Then facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus & Benedictus S125 (1982 Hymnal) Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The people stand or kneel. Then the Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spo-ken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated. En la noche que fue entregado al sufrimiento y a la muerte, nuestro Senor Jesucris-to tomo pan; y dandote gracias, lo partio y lo dio a sus discipulos, y dijo: “Tomen y coman. Este es mi Cuerpo, entregado por TODOS. Hagan esto como memorial mio.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for ALL or the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the re-membrance of me."

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and People say

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

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The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with St. Augustine of Hippo, St John The Divine and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing,

People and Celebrant BCP page 364

The Lord’s Prayer #264 (LEVAS )

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then may be sung or said

Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

Agnus Dei #270 (LEVAS) Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

and may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Communion: Just As I Am #137 (Levas)

1. Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidst me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

2. Just as I am, and waiting not to rid my soul of one dark blot, to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

3. Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt,

fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

4. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; sight, riches, healing of the mind, yea, all I need in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

5. Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

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Other performances: Every Time I Feel The Spirit (St. Augustine’s Choir) Presentation, Acknowledgments and Announcements The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche (Address and greetings to the Congregation) The Rev. Nathanael Saint-Pierre (Acknowledgements & Announcements)

Soup Kitchen Offering : « Musical Selection »

Post Communion Prayer (BCP page 367) After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Sav-ior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Final Blessing

The peace of God, which is beyond all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Recessional Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God #397 (1982 Hymnal)

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord… Alleluia! Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Other performance: Makau Nzomo (Trumpet)

6. Just as I am, thy love unknown hath broken every barrier down;

now, to be thine, yea thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

1. Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, In whom this world rejoices; Who from our mothers' arms Has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 2. O may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us;

And keep us still in grace, And guide us when perplexed; And free us from all ills, In this world and the next. 3. All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given; The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven; The one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore.

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The Staff

Rev. Nathanael Saint-Pierre

MIS, MCPD, Priest

(917) 232-9583

priestincharge@staugnyc.org

Ms. Nancy Jeffrey,

Administrative Assistant

(info@staugnyc.org)

Ms. Sandra Joseph, Acting

Bookkeeper

(accounting@staugnyc.org)

Ms. Carolyn Bensen,

Director of Music

Mr. Roberto Perez, Sexton

Mr. Oland Saltes, Verger

The St. Augustine’s Project

Mr. Rodger Taylor, Chair

Ms. Minnie Curry, Vice Chair

www.staugsproject.org

The Vestry

Ms. Irene Alladice, Warden

Ms. Susan Brown, Warden

2016

Ms. Barbara Allie

Mr. Christopher Morris

Ms. Gwendolyn Pereira

Ms. Bobby Wright

2017

Mr. William Gordon

Ms. Raquel Murray

Ms. Sharifah Seña

Mr. Rodger Taylor

2018

Mr. William (Kim) Curry

Ms. Annette Dudley

Ms. Barbara H. King, Clerk

Oland Saltes, Treasurer

Order of Procession Crucifer Verger

The Vestry The Wardens

Acolytes The Candidates for Baptism & Confirmation Visiting Clergy from other denominations

The Rev. Lee A. Thomas (AME) The Reverend Nathanael Saint-Pierre

Robin Newman, Chaplain / Server

The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche, Bishop of New York

Shut-Ins/Homebound: Ellen Bradley, Robert & Mittiefrances Combs, Eleanor Suriel.

Prayers: Frederick Albritton, Mr. Basile, Sandra Brown, Juan Cosme, Minnie Curry, Ellen Daley, Maybelle & Sanford Daly, Nichole Dunn, Diane Ellis, Robert & Vernestine Ex-um, Rev. Deacon Nydia Flores, Luis & Annie Garcia, Mildred Hancock, Dorothy Hender-son, Bernice Henry, Rev. Deacon Edgar Hopper, Joyce Johnson, Kenny Johnson, The Krauser Family, Norberta Mieles, The Mussenden Family, Marissa Nicolo, Jacynth Pater-son Orridge, James Rainge, Lawrence Rainge, James Robinson-Parran, Terri Rogers, Bev-erly Rosario, Nancy Scott, Sandra Slater, Ruth Strother, Rodger Taylor, The Walford Fami-ly, Yvonne Ward, Marlene Ward-Torain, Tyrone Wong, Kimiyo Kikuchi.

Armed forces: Bobby Carter, Andrew Davis, Francis Heard, Frank Magezi Johnson, Todd LeGroan, Brian Robertson, Kevin Ruddell.

We ask God’s blessings for those celebrating their birthdays in October, especially:

1st Frank Dawson, Taniqua Lang, James Ware, Anthony Wells; 2nd Michelle Bradley,

Monica Bradley, Stanford Daly, Afiya Dawson, Valerie Sloan, Latoya Williams; 4th Kenny

Abraham, Sandra Perez; 5th Carolyn Bensen, Ivory Johnson Sr. , Niara Sena; 6th Terese

Young; 7th John Brown, Jaione Ford; Anthony Mahones, Joseph Murray, DiJuan Philyan,

Shanta Walker; 9th Shaylah Brewer; 10th Stanford Daly, Tonique Johnson; 12th Rose Fen-

ton, Sherill Freeman, Kevin Morales; 14th Ashley McDaniel, Shakia Freeman; 15th Anorah

Allie, Mary Owens; 16th Lamont Harris, Kathleen Pastures, Starrasia Taylor, Leah Torres;

17th John Buster, David Floyd; 18th Jennie Wade; 19th Miya Colo, Naomi Green,

Katherine Riley, Maria Rivera; 20th Madalyn Bethel, Katherine Tirado; 21st Pamela Winfield

Nelson, Vatisha Smith; 22nd Andrew Brown, Cornell Cox, Quijante Hicks, Shanalah

McBride, Asia Phillips; 23rd Jocelyn Allen, Joshua Castro, Linda Garlick, Jorell Negron,

Nicholas Thompson; 24th Andrew Davis, Kelsey Nelson, Dianna Patterson, Ricky Watkins;

25th Christina Combs; 26th Avery Winfield; 27th Harry Fiyalko Jr. , Christina Harris,

Barbara King; 28th Harriet Davis, Valerie Preston, Marselis Ratliff; 29th Norma Rogers, An-

thony Rogerson, Janice Walford; 30th Warner Combs, Jazmin Cruz, Sheila Meakens; 31st

Salvador Leon, Kareem Richards;

We pray for those who have died: Doadie Brown, Ronald Brown, Kathleen Davis, Frances Diaz, Harry & Dorothy Fiyalko, Etta Green, Vernell Langley, Diane McDowell, Ger-aldine Newkirk, Evelyn Newlin, Alice Saltes Richards, Dorothy Rodriguez, Alma Suarez, Lucille Williams.

We pray for Justice and Peace in all lands: Especially: Afghanistan, Africa, China, Darfur, Haiti, the Holy Land, India, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Niger, Sierra Leone, The Sudan, This Nation and the United Nations.

Church Intercessions

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A Brief History of Saint Augustine’s Church

St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church was established from the mer-ger of All Saints’ Church and Saint Augustine’s Chapel. Both of these developed into thriving congregations. However, changes in the neighborhoods surrounding them necessitated combining resources in the winter of 1944-45, in order to survive and ulti-mately to flourish.

St. Augustine’s present church building on Henry Street was erected in 1828. It was consecrated as All Saints’ Free Church by John Henry Hobart, third Bishop of New York. 1949 marks the year that the merger of All Saints’ Church and Saint Augustine’s Chapel was officially completed. At that time Trinity Church Wall Street purchased the building and changed its name to St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. In 1976 St. Augustine’s was separated from and endowed by Trinity Church. The church building became a New York City landmark in 1966, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Guidebooks for New York City note that “St. Augustine’s has the largest African-American congregation on the Lower East Side”. Worship at St. Augustine’s includes gospel singing, praise dancing, and a ministry focused on social and political activism. February is a month devoted to honoring achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. This annual cel-ebration incudes a worship service filled with African drummers, African dancers, and parishioners dressed in African attire. Following the service there is a feast with delicious international cuisine adding to the fel-lowship in the Parish Hall.

The rich history of St. Augustine’s is interwoven with the history of the nation and the city: All Saints’ Church began as a mission in 1819 under the lay leadership of Colonel Marinus Willet, an

early leader in the American Revolution and a lifelong friend of General Lafayette The mission’s warden, James Allaire, worked closely with Robert Fulton of steamboat fame The stone used in the construction of All Saints’ Church, (the present site of Saint Augustine’s Church

on Henry St) was quarried at Mount Pitt, which guarded Washington’s retreat from Long Island Edgar Allan Poe attended All Saints’ Church, “seeking peace and quiet for a troubled mind.” “Boss” Tweed, when a fugitive from justice, attended his mother’s funeral here, hiding from the authori-

ties in the Slaves’ Gallery The organ was built in 1830 by Henry Erben

The Slave Galleries

During the 19th century black New Yorkers, when allowed entrance into a church, were closely monitored and set apart. In some churches, they had to sit or stand in the back. In others, they were confined to an area in the balcony. In several churches, there were rooms often out of view.

St. Augustine’s has, as part of its original architecture, two rooms up a small twisting flight of stairs that were and are still called Slave Galleries. These rooms, just above the balcony and mainly out of sight, were intended for Africans, servants and perhaps even visitors, and may have been so used for years after slavery ended.

The people of St. Augustine’s are thankful to Almighty God for the clergy and laity who have graciously supported their endeavors during the past 187 years and helped to make

this historic anniversary possible.

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The Clergy, Vestry and members of St. Augustine of Hippo, Episcopal Church are

grateful to all who have made this celebration possible.

Thank you for your ongoing support and prayers. We have come this far by faith!

Mission Statement St. Augustine’s Church is a Christ-centered ministry where everyone is welcome.

We are a loving Christian body that seeks to enhance spirituality and community.

We confirm this by developing ministries that empower the mind, body and soul.

We are nurtured through service to others and one another.

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Sermon Notes:

Welcome Visitors: We welcome you this morning. We are happy that you have come to worship with us. If you have no church

home, we invite you to unite with us.

Spanish Ministry /Servicio en Espanol: Cada domingo a las 9:00 de la manana. Por favor, invitar a tus amigos que la lengua ma-ternal es el Espanol para que pudiera asistir y

participar.

Please Join Us for Healing Service every

Wednesday at 12:00 noon, in the church

SCOPE- “Senior Citizen (Church) Outreach Program and Eldership” is seeking volun-teers. Please contact Mrs. Irene Alladice or Father Nat if you wish to join. Bingo is their only activity. It would be great to have some help to develop this ministry to include health

care/advice and other recreational activities.

Our website is fully functional. You are invit-ed to provide feedback. The Bulletins and

Order of Service are now available online.

Need Prayer? Call church office and request that your name be added to the prayer list. Let us know when you are available so we can pray with you over the phone or by visit-

ing.

If you are celebrating a special occasion; birthday, anniversary, etc. Please let us

know so we may offer congratulations to you.

The Parish Hall and common room are available for conferences and for recreational group use. These spaces have capability for

projection and Internet access.

During our worship, remember to put your phone on vibe or silent. But we invite you to use them if you want to record the en-tire or part of the service, take pictures, post video on Facebook, Instagram, Pin-terest or twit about us. Let your friends know you are at St Augustine’s. We are a Techno-Friendly Church.

Moving forward, let us get together as a team, and put our time, talents and treasure

to the service of our church.

Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop

Join us for the Live webcasts at St. Au-

gustine’s Church for the two events

highlighting the Installation of the next

Presiding Bishop and Primate of The

Episcopal Church, Bishop Michael

Bruce Curry.

Saturday, October 31 @ 11:00AM. A Vigil Celebration and Eucharist, Sunday, November 1 @ 12:00 pm: The Holy Eucharist with the Installation of the 27th Presiding Bishop at Washington National

Cathedral, in Washington, D.C.

Weekly Collections

October 18th

October 11th

Pledges 662.00 2172.00

Open Plate 35.00 25.00

Special Services 0.00

Regular Support 20.00 10.00

Special Offerings 6.00

Tenants 390.00 0.00

Rentals 1,450.00 2300.00

Men’s Guild 511.00 0.00

Other Sources 121.75 35.00

Fundraising 0.00

Soup Kitchen 62.00

SCOPE/Bingo 99.74 114.00

Total 3,289.498 $4,724.00