St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836 –1902) L’Incredulité de Saint Thomas (The Disbelief of Saint Thomas) 1886-94

Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper. The Brooklyn Museum.

Sunday, April 8, 2018The Second Sunday of Easter

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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.

Rev. Whalen is away today with family, and we welcome Rev. Richard Banks as celebrant and preacher.

The Holy EucharistVoluntary Andante religioso Felix Mendelssohn

The Word of GodProcessional He is risen, he is risen!

Hymnal 180 The Celebrant says to the people: Book of Common Prayer 355

Alleluia. Christ is risen.People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.Celebrant 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 Glory to God Hymnal S278

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,

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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 Collect of the Day BCP 224The Celebrant says to the people:

The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.(The people may be seated.)

A Reading from Acts (4:32-35) Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many

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as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 133 BCP 787

ANTIPHON1 Oh, how good and

pleasant it is,when brethren live together in unity!

2 It is like fine oil upon the headthat runs down upon the beard,

3 Upon the beard of Aaron,and runs down upon the collar of his robe.

4 It is like the dew of Hermonthat falls upon the hills of Zion.

5 For there the LORD hasordained the blessing:life for evermore.ANTIPHON

A Reading from 1 John (1:1-2:2)

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(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung by the choir)

We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life-- this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us-- we declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy may be complete.This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks Be to God.

Hymn to Announce the Gospel Alleluia! The strife is o'er, the battle done  Hymnal 208

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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John (20:19-31)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the

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Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. Richard BanksThe Nicene Creed BCP 358We 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 III) BCP 387

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Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;That your Name may be glorified by all people.We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Rob, our bishop; Dena, our rector; Kay, our deacon; Richard, our priest associate; St. Mary’s, Gatesville; Pamlico Deanery; and all bishops, priests, and deacons;That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.We pray for Donald, our president; Roy, our governor and all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may find favor in your sight.Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;That they may be delivered from their distress.Give to the departed eternal rest;Let light perpetual shine upon them.We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.SilenceIn our parish we pray for those on our parish prayer list: Ed, Carrie, John, Earl, Dot, Curtis, Sam, Jackie, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Richard, Barb, Bob and Pat, and those friends of the Parish listed in the bulletin.(Pause)The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

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

The Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life R. Vaughan Williams

Text found on page 487 of the hymnal

Congregational Response (The people stand)

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The Great Thanksgiving BCP 361 Please turn to page 361 in the red Book of Common Prayer for the complete Eucharistic Prayer AThe people stand. The Celebrant sings or says:

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

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People We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

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…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:Holy, holy, holy Lord: S128 Mathias

(The people stand or kneel)Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us

for yourself …

The Celebrant and people continue BCP 362-363

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The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.

Fraction Anthem S155 Near

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion of the People

During the season of Easter it is customary to stand when receiving communion or a blessing.

All 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 Music Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks! 

Hymnal 178Alleluia 7 Taizé

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After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray.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 Lord. Amen.The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”Processional Christ is alive!  Let Christians sing 

Hymnal 182Dismissal

The Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia!

Voluntary Phoenix ProcessionalDan Locklair

St. Paul’s Musical MemoJORDAN PRESCOTT, ORGAN: Friday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.

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MOZART'S DON GIOVANNI: Wilmington Symphony Orchestra 2017-2018 Masterworks Series Finale, April 21, 2018, with the UNCW Opera Outreach Project.Ronald Holmes, Shauntè Jordan, Bella Stollenmaier, Kori Meyer, Carl Samet, Quentin Lovette, Daniel Paparozzi, and Nathan Strock. Single tickets are $25-$35 (plus CFCC fees and NC sales tax) for adults and $10 (plus CFCC fees and NC sales tax) for students. For tickets call Ticket Central at 910-362-7999 or order online at WilmingtonSymphony.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – 9:20 – 10:20 a.m.

Today - Lectionary discussion led by Tom McKnightApril 15 - Lectionary discussion led by Tom McKnightTHE FOUR BISHOPS: St. James Parish in Wilmington will host the four Episcopal bishops of the state on April 23, 2018, to discuss Signs of Hope for the Church. The four come with a wide variety of experience and insight.- The Rt. Rev. Jose Antonio McLoughlin of the Diocese of Western North Carolina formerly worked in the criminal justice system.- The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman, the Bishop of North Carolina, has been a successful global missions director.- The Rt. Rev. Anne Elliot Hodges-Copple, the first female bishop of the diocese of North Carolina, has a special interest in disempowered communities.- The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving is experienced with community ministry and youth.The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with wine and cheese in the parish hall on Market Street, followed at 7:00 by the free lecture in the sanctuary at 25 South Third Street.For more information: website, stjamesp.org; office telephone, 910-763-1628; or St. James Parish on Facebook. WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAM, April 11, 2018: A Model Community Program for Senior Living. Susan Silver, Executive Director, Aging In Place Downtown. Pot Luck Supper 6:00, program

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6:30. Susan will talk about Aging in Place Downtown and how community can meet the needs of “elder anchors of the community” and make downtown better; senior citizens who wish to remain living at home; addressing the issues they face; geographic problems of transportation and grocery store deserts, information and resources; the “why” this program benefits the downtown community and what it means to St. Paul’s as we look ahead to community ministries and the Ormond Center. SATURDAY MORNING MINI-RETREATS: On April 14 we will pray amid the mysteries of Easter. We will gather in the Library from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., where we will practice and discuss both ancient and contemporary ways of praying. Men and women are encouraged to come. Please email Mary McKnight at marym685@mac.com to sign up by Monday, April 9. WOMEN AT THE WELL, A Women’s Reading Group– April 16, 10:00-12:00April’s book is Little Bee, by Chris Cleave. We meet in the library. However, you don’t need to have read the book to come! Previous books, and others we’ve read individually, continue to be reflected as part of discussions.BELK CHARITY SPRING SALE: Ticket sale proceeds will go to NourishNC for the Backpack Buddies Program, designed to put healthy food in the hands of elementary school children. We sponsor 22 children year round!Purchase $5 tickets at the reception following church services beginning April 08, 2018. Give $5 You Get $5 St. Paul’s Gets $5Men, women, and couples teams are invited to provide the additional resources needed to sell spring sale tickets at Independence Mall. Information and a sign-up sheet will be in the Parish Hall. Contact Sandy Poore at sandrapoore65@gmail.com for questions and additional information.

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COASTAL CAROLINA CABARET: Amy Feath, the director of Wilmington's Carousel Center, and her staff work with children in southeastern North Carolina who have been abused or neglected. They deal with children's trauma on a regular basis, but deploy their skills and resources to help the affected children and their families heal and find new paths. The Carousel Center's caseload has expanded with the burgeoning opioid crisis. As its caseload grows, the Carousel Center needs additional funds to pay for forensic/medical evaluations and evidence-based child trauma therapy for children who have been reported to have experienced child sexual/physical abuse and/or neglect.The Coastal Carolina Cabaret grant will help address that need. Get your tickets at the reception after the service!

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY: On April 22 we will have a speaker from Good Shepherd Ministries at both the Adult Bible class and the 10:30 service. There will be a special offering to support GSM’s mission “to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and foster transition to housing.” The last of these has increasingly become the focus of their efforts in the past few years. ANNUAL ABC SALE (Attic, Basement, Closet): Parish Hall on April 27 and 28. Donate household items, clothing in good condition, sports and gardening equipment, art work, holiday decorations, and small items of furniture. (No mattresses.) Beginning April 2, there will be a storage pod in the parking lot to store any items you contribute. Tax forms are available as well. This year’s ABC Sale proceeds will benefit the Wilmington Boys Choir. For more information, contact Ronnie Wise or Jenny Callison. Thank you!

ROGATION SUNDAY: Save the Date! Annual Parish Worship & Picnic at Hugh MacRae Park - Sunday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. Shelter #4 - Casual dress! Prayer List In our parish… People requesting prayer

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ED ABLARDCARRIE ANDERSON-KINCAID

FR. JOHN CAWTHORNEEARL CRAIGCURTIS DALEDOT ERWAYSAM GREEN

JACKIE HICKMAN

AUDREY LEWISJERE LEWIS

ELEANOR MORTONBARBARA O’ROURKE

BARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

KIMBERLY HUBBARDMARY JOHNSON

CHRISTINE QUINNCHARLES G. SCHAFFER

JIM SORRENTI

WEEKLY CALENDARTUES 4/10 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

DEACON’S CLASS LIBRARY10:00 AM

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Ministry Schedule

April 8 – 2 Easter April 15 – 3 Easter

8:00 Greeter Judy Wilson Linda Collette8:00 Lay Ministers Liz Hosier Larry Wright

Breakfast Chefs Bill Anlyan, Spencer Weig Jim Edwards, Ron Miller

Altar Guild Group 4 Group 5Bread Bakers Anne Freeling Valerie DeJarldFlower Guild Cheryl Wagoner, Pattie

Hanson Anne Laudati

Greeters Lynda Miller, Lillian West, Trish Arnold

Tom Matthews, Jay Stewart,Trish Arnold

Hospitality Teal GoldIntercessor Leon Tillery Peggy Thompson

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Eileen Searle, Larry

Hartman, Don BakerEMs: Cy Oberle, Bill

AnlyanAssisting Minister: Don

BrainardCrucifer: Bob Swindell

Gospel Book Bearer: Dot Erway

Children’s Chaplain: Keith Calder

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Harriet Fowler, Barbara

Bucci,Sue Sramek

EMs: Royster Hedgepeth,David Tousignant

Assisting Minister: Jeffrey Hughes

Crucifer: Cheryl WagonerGospel Book Bearer: Leon

TilleryChildren’s Chaplain: Richard

RhoadsUshers Tom Matthews, Brent

Erway John Yates, Tom ErwayVestry Sue Sramek Rick Thayer

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY LIBRARY6:00 PM

BOYS CHOIR 6:00 PMWED 4/11 STAFF 10:00 AM

DEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

HOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH12:10 PM

COMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMPOTLUCK SUPPER / WEDNESDAY PROGRAM 6:00 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR 7:00 PM

THU 4/12 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY 8:30 AMTAIZÉ CHURCH 5:30 PMDAUGHTERS OF THE KING PARISH HALL 6:30 PM

FRI 4/13 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:30 AMFAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00

AMJORDAN PRESCOTT, ORGAN CHURCH

7:30 PMSAT 4/14 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00 AM

MINI-RETREAT LIBRARY 9:00 AM

Celebrating April Birthdays4/01 Mark Tedesco, 4/02 Bob Belaustegui, 4/04 Rev. Richard Banks,

4/05 Randy Beardsworth, 4/06 Barbara O’Rourke, 4/08 Charles Smith, 4/09 David Heath, 4/10 Dot Erway, 4/11 Bill Farris, 4/12 Barbara Pack,

4/15 William Bridges,4/17 Jeffrey Hughes, 4/20 Jeanne Criscuolo, Gianna Long, 4/22 Jeanne

Bassett,4/25 Paula Waterfield, Dawn Wilson, 4/26 Lyle Sullivan, Lucretia Tyckoski,

4/27 Twink Barr, 4/28 Merrilie Crafts, 4/30 Steve BucciA Warm Welcome to Everyone!

Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are new to St. Paul’s, please fill out a Guest card and place it in the offering plate or give it to the greeter or an usher. 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 service, please stay for the reception also in the parish hall. Please come to St. Paul’s again.

Would you like to know more about St. Paul’s?

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The first Sunday of each month, we host a coffee for all who would like to learn more about St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Participation does not commit you to church membership, but it is an opportunity for you to explore the life and ministry of St. Paul’s.The coffee will be held in the library immediately after the 10:30 worship. Hope to see you there!

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.)

E-news submissions: e-news@spechurch.com (Deadline Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.)

The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving, BishopThe Rev. Dena Whalen, RectorThe Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

The Rev. Richard Banks, Priest AssociateRonnie D. Wise, Director of Music and Organist

Richard Rhoads, Assistant Director of Music and OrganistCarl Samet, Parish Administrator

Greg Bushman, Facilities ManagerDiane Matz-Kane, Bookkeeper

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

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Want to be included on our e-mail newsletter? Fill this out and place it in the offering plate, or fill out a guest card and let us welcome you properly!

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2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue SramekRick Thayer

ClerkMerry Ann Wright

2017Barbara Bucci

Herb GantRoyster Hedgepeth

Spencer Weig

Senior WardenSpencer Weig

Junior Warden2018

Keith CalderJoe Farri

Steve HaugheyJan Vick

TreasurerBob Swindell

Keith Calder

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