St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

William Brassey Hole (English, 1846-1917) The Calling of Philip and Nathanael, 1906

Watercolor from his book The Life of Jesus of Nazareth

Sunday, January 14, 2018The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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To Know Christ and to make Christ known…St. Paul’s invites all people to the Christian Way of unity with God and

neighborthrough a welcoming environment of worship and ministry

Please enter the church in silence so that all may have quiet time to prepare hearts and minds for worship.

The Holy EucharistVoluntary Antiphon V: How Fair and How Pleasant Art Thou Marcel Dupré

Berceuse Louis VierneIntroit Venite (Psalm 95) E.J. Hopkins

The Word of GodProcessional All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Hymnal 477The Celebrant says to the people: Book of Common Prayer 355

Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. AmenCelebrant and PeopleAlmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.Song of Praise Hymnal S236

1 Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers;you are worthy of praise; glory to you.

2 Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

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3 Glory to you in the splendor of your temple;on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.

4 Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

5 Glory to you, beholding the depths;in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.

6 Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

The Collect of the Day BCP 215The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.(The people may be seated.)A Reading from 1 Samuel (3:1-10)Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. Then the LORD called, “Samuel! Samuel!” and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down. The LORD called

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again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 BCP 794

ANTIPHON1 LORD, you have searched me

outand known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up;you discern my thoughts from afar.

2 You trace my journeys

and my resting-places and are acquainted with all my ways.

3 Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, but you, O LORD, know it altogether.

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(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm

4 You press upon me behind and before and lay your hand upon me.ANTIPHON

5 Such knowledge is toowonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain to it.

12 For you yourself created myinmost parts; you knit me togetherin my mother's womb.

13 I will thank you because I am marvelously made; your works are wonderful,and I know it well.

14 My body was not hidden from you,while I was being made in secret

and woven in the depths of the earth.ANTIPHON

15 Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb;all of them were written in your book;they were fashioned day by day,when as yet there was none of them.

16 How deep I find your thoughts,O God! how great is the sum of them!

17 If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand;to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours.ANTIPHON

A Reading from 1 Corinthians (6:12-20) “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food,” and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, “The two shall be one flesh.” But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Shun fornication! Every

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sin that a person commits is outside the body; but the fornicator sins against the body itself. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel Blessed Jesus, at thy word

Hymnal 440The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John (1:43-51)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.”Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Dena Whalen

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The Nicene Creed BCP 358

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.The Prayers of the People (Form V) BCP 389In peace, let us offer our prayers, saying, Christ, have mercy.For the Church of God in every place, that it may be a faithful witness to the Gospel, we pray to you...Christ, have mercy.For all who minister in your Church, especially Michael our Presiding Bishop, Rob our Bishop, Dena our Rector, Kay our Deacon, and Richard our Priest Associate, and for St. Thomas, Bath, the Rev. Diane Tomlinson, Rector, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.

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For all who believe in you, O Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.For those in positions of public trust, especially Donald our President and Roy our Governor, that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.For all who have commended themselves to our prayers, especially Ed, John, Earl, Karen, Curtis, Bob, Margaret, Jackie, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Barb, Bob and Pat; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.For the Ormond Center as we at St. Paul’s dedicate ourselves to the development of relational ministries with our neighbors and the community, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection and for those whose faith is known to you alone, we pray to you…Christ, have mercy.In the communion of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God… to you, O Christ our God.The celebrant concludesFor yours is the majesty, O Triune God; yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and for ever. Amen.Confession of Sin and Absolution BCP 360

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(The people stand or kneel)Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.The Peace

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

The Holy CommunionChoral Anthem Just As I Am, without One Plea Stephen CleoburyThe people stand.Congregational Response: O Worship the King (verses 1, 3 & 5) Hymnal 388

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The Great Thanksgiving BCP 372 Please turn to page 372 in the red Book of Common Prayer for the complete Eucharistic Prayer DCelebrant  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 the Celebrant proceedsIt is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks;… …we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing,Sanctus Hymnal S 125

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From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx

Then the Celebrant continues

We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power……Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you.Celebrant and PeopleWe praise you, we bless you,we give thanks to you,and we pray to you, Lord our God.The Celebrant continuesLord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, …Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours,

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Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. AMEN.The Breaking of the BreadA period of silence is kept.Fraction Anthem S 155

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Communion of the PeopleAll are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the altar. For the bread, place one hand over the other and hold them up chest high so the minister can easily place the bread on the palm of your hand. You may then consume the bread or hold it to dip (intinct) into the wine and then place it in your mouth. If you wish to receive the chalice, please guide it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the wine, indicate by crossing your arms. After you have received the bread and the wine, it is appropriate to say “AMEN.” Gluten free communion bread is available. Ask the priest.

Communion MusicI, the Lord of sea and sky Wonder, Love and Praise 8121. I, the Lord of sea and sky,I have heard my people cry.

All who dwell in deepest sinMy hand will save.

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I who made the stars of night,I will make their darkness bright.Who will bear my light to them?Whom shall I send?

Refrain: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?I have heard you calling in the night.I will go, Lord, if you lead me,I will hold your people in my heart.

2. I, the Lord of snow and rain,

I have borne my people’s pain.I have wept for love of them,They turn away.I will break their hearts of stone,Give them hearts for love alone.I will speak my word to them.Whom shall I send? (Refrain)

3. I, the Lord of wind and flame,I will tend the poor and lame.I will set a feast for them,My hand will save.Finest bread I will provideTill their hearts be satisfied.I will give my life to them.Whom shall I send? (Refrain)

(Communion music continues next page)

What wondrous love is this Hymnal 439The Lord is my light Taizé

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Taizé

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray.The people stand or kneel.People: Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior 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

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Lord. Amen.The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”Processional Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Hymnal 7 DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Toccata in B minor Louis Vierne

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The parish hall, kitchen and the rooms off the back corridors will be closed Tuesday 1/16 thru Thursday 1/18, reopening on Friday AM 1/19.  The floors in those areas will be professionally cleaned and resealed those 3 days.  For that reason, please do not enter thru the kitchen door those days as well. Please note that there will be no community lunch next Wednesday.To move from the north wing classrooms or choir room to the south wing, please use the gym catwalk on the lower level.  

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – 9:20 – 10:20 a.m.The Uncommon Book of Common Prayer

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Cleve Callison and Royster Hedgepeth guide us on a three-week exploration into the Book of Common Prayer – an ever-old, ever-new foundation of our lives as Episcopal followers of God’s Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. If you are a new Episcopalian, you will discover a road map for becoming spiritually stronger. If you are a life-long Episcopalian, you will discover a fresh, new approach to an old friend. If you are somewhere in between, all the better because the Book of Common Prayer should be an intimate friend as we worship and live our lives, individually and collectively, as members of the Body of Christ at St. Paul’s.Today: Setting Out: History. Tradition. Church foundation. Personal foundation.February 4: Navigating the BCP: A Users’ Guide for the novice and the advanced; Traveling the Hinterlands: What’s in the back and hidden corners of the BCP?February 11: Someone’s Always Praying: Common prayer and the paschal life.

BISHOP’S VISITATION: Sunday, January 21

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING, JANUARY 28: service at 9:00 followed by breakfast and our Parish Meeting / Vestry Elections. Save the date!

CHILDREN OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND NURSERY: No classes will be held on January 28. The Nursery will be open from 8:45 a.m. to noon for children first grade and younger.WOMEN AT THE WELL: January 15, 10:00-12:00. A reading group that brings us together as women in community and deepens our personal sense of spirituality and faith. This month: Harper Lee’s books, To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. Previous books continue to be part of discussions, especially since we continue to think about, learn, and grow

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spiritually from them. We share ideas about books to read, so new ideas are welcome. SATURDAY MORNING MINI-RETREATS: Come for times of refreshment and prayer together. Gather in the Library from 9:00 until 11:00 am, where we will practice and discuss both ancient and contemporary ways of praying.On February 3, we will come together in the light of Epiphany, to pray and celebrate the radiance of Christ.On March 3, we will pray together and focus on our journey with Christ in the season of Lent On April 14 we will pray together amid the mysteries of Easter.It is not necessary to come to all three sessions. Please email Mary McKnight at marym685@mac.com by January 27 to sign up for the February 3 gathering. To sign up for the other gatherings, please email Mary at least 7 days before each event. Want to get more involved, have LOTS of fun, and help St. Paul's extend its Community Outreach? Join the planning committee for COASTAL CAROLINA CABARET: SPRINGTIME IN PARIS! Our organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B. Come help celebrate the success of Coastal Carolina Christmas and kick off preparation for the April 21 Cabaret. EVERYONE WELCOME!!Kathryn Hedgepeth co-chair. THE SOURCE will be closed during the month of January to prepare for a great opening in February with wonderful new merchandise. CHILI COOK-OFF: February 4, 2018 after the 10:30 service. Cook & Compete or Just Come to Eat! Sign-up sheets and

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details are available in the Parish Hall. $10.00 includes chili, baked potato, extra fixin’s, dessert, and drink. Kids 12 and under FREE (optional menu available.) LIGHT, HOPE AND FAITH: St. Paul’s 2018 Stewardship CampaignGood News! We are just over 94% of the way to our goal of 120 pledges for the 2018 Stewardship Campaign. Thank you to each of you who has made your pledge!! Every pledge and every pledger is important. If you have not turned in your pledge for 2018 please do so at your earliest convenience. Together we can and will provide the resources St. Paul’s needs to live into the life of faith that Christ is calling us to.More good news. We are also 95% of the way to our financial pledge goal for 2018. Help take us over the top. If you have questions or concerns – or if you have just misplaced your pledge card – please call Royster Hedgepeth, Stewardship Chair, at 413-219-6738. Thank you! GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY RENEWAL FUNDFor over two decades the Gentlemen of Noble Poverty (AKA the Thursday Morning Men’s Group) has provided much-needed repair and maintenance for St. Paul’s buildings and grounds. We have wonderful facilities – but they are aging and there is much, much more to be done.Sunday January 28 and February 4 members of the Gentlemen of Noble Poverty will lead tours of the building during Coffee Hour to showcase work that has been done and share their plans for work that needs to be done. (cont.)The Gentlemen of Noble Poverty Renewal Fund has been established to give each of us a chance to help GNP with their efforts. You might choose to adopt a particular project – for example, one anonymous donor made a year-end gift to seal and line the parking lot. Or you might make a gift to the GNP

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Renewal Fund that will be put to good use in supporting GNP’s three-year facilities renewal plan. Projects needing immediate attention are posted on the GNP Renewal Fund Bulletin Board in the Parish Hall. For additional information, call Royster Hedgepeth, GNP Renewal Fund Coordinator, 413-219-6738Please join us in this important work. Thank you!

January 14 January 21 – Bishop’s Visitation8:00 Greeters Judy Wilson Linda Collette

8:00 Lay Ministers Rick Thayer Larry WrightBreakfast Chefs Keith Calder, Tom Erway Richard Trubia, Bob Swindell

Altar Guild Anne Freeling, Zona Tounsley Barbara Bucci, Dot Erway, Margaret Haughey

Bread Bakers Anne Freeling Valerie DeJarldFlower Guild Cheryl Wagoner Merry Ann Wright

Greeters Chip & Susan Carter, Trish Arnold David and Seton Webb, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Gold Orange and BlueIntercessor Kathryn Hedgepeth Cheryl Brainard

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Lynda Miller, Harriet Fowler,

Barbara BucciEMs: Carolyn Demorest, Sue

SramekAssisting Minister: Bill Anlyan

Crucifer: Richard LaudatiGospel Book Bearer: Don Brainard

Children’s Chaplains: Leigh and Chris Coudriet

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Cindy Moore, Cleve Callison,

Marie AshworthEMs: Cheryl Brainard, Cheryl

WagonerAssisting Minister: Leon Tillery

Crucifer: Keith CalderGospel Book Bearer: Royster

HedgepethChildren’s Chaplain: Julie Martin

Ushers Della & Turner Wortham Shannon & Dick RoweVestry Twink Barr Richard Laudati

Ministry Schedule

WEEKLY CALENDAR

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MON 01/15 CHURCH OFFICES CLOSEDWOMEN AT THE WELL LIBRARY 10:00 AM

TUES 01/16 PARISH HALL AND KITCHENS CLOSEDSTUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AMEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY LIBRARY 6:00 PMBOYS CHOIR PARISH HALL / CHURCH 6:00-7:30 PM

WED 01/17 PARISH HALL AND KITCHENS CLOSEDSTAFF MEETING 10:00 AMDEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM-2:00

PMHOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH 12:10CHOIR SCHOOL CHURCH 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

THU 01/18 PARISH HALL AND KITCHENS CLOSEDGENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY 8:30 AM

FRI 01/19 MEN’S COFFEE, CONVERSATION & BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:30 AMSAT 01/20 ALTAR GUILD CHURCH 9:00 AM

Prayer List In our parish…

People requesting prayer

Please note that names will be removed after one month on the prayer list.If you wish for continued prayer, please notify the office.

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ED ABLARDFR. JOHN CAWTHORNE

EARL CRAIGKAREN DEJARLD

CURTIS DALEBOB HANSON

MARGARET HAUGHEY

JACKIE HICKMANAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWISELEANOR MORTON

BARBARA O’ROURKEBARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

VERA JONESBILL MARKS

GEORGE PERKINSCHRISTINE QUINN

CHARLES G. SCHAEFERJIM SORRENTI

Celebrating January Birthdays01/02 Bill Cooper, 01/03 Arianna Shynett, 01/04 Vivian

Scheffel, Tom White,01/05 Lucy Baker, 01/07 Sib Vlahos, 01/08 James Tyckoski,

01/09 Jan Vick, 01/19 Trish Arnold, 01/21 Anne Laudati, 01/22 Faye Woodruff

01/23 Nancy Bray, 01/24 Ali Patz,01/26 JoAnn Summey, 01/27 Frank Patz, Deacon Kay Swindell,

01/28 Annabell Oehrlein, 01/29 Anne Frauens 01/30 Don Brainard

A Warm Welcome to All Guests!If you are new to our church, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offering plate or give it to a member of our Welcoming Ministry.Thank you for worshiping with us today. We invite you to join us following the 8:00 a.m. Eucharist for breakfast in the parish hall. For those attending the 10:30 a.m. service, be sure to stay for fellowship in the parish hall. Please join us whenever you can, and please wear a guest name tag so we may introduce ourselves to you.

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church16 North Sixteenth Street

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401www.spechurch.com (910) 762-4578

Bulletin submissions: bulletin@spechurch.com (Deadline Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.)

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The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving, BishopThe Rev. Dena Bearl Whalen, Rector

The Rev. Deacon Kay SwindellThe Rev. Richard Banks, Priest Associate

Ronnie D. Wise, Director of Music and OrganistRichard Rhoads, Assistant Director of Music and Organist

Carl Samet, Parish AdministratorDiane Matz-Kane, Bookkeeper

Brent Erway and Walter Alonzo, SextonsSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry

2015Don BrainardTom Erway

Cecelia PeersMerry Ann Wright

ClerkLynda Miller

2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue Sramek

Senior WardenMerry Ann Wright

Junior Warden

Spencer Weig

2017Barbara Bucci

Herb GantRoyster Hedgepeth

Spencer Weig

TreasurerBob Swindell

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