St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Phoebe Anna Traquair (Ireland, 1852-1936) The Parable of the Ten Virgins (section) c. 1895

Wall mural painting, Mansfield Traquair Centre, Edinburgh

Sunday, November 12, 2017

The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

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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

neighbor through a welcoming environmentof 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 Priére Jean Langlais

Chant de PaixIntroit Psalm 1 Frederick A. Gore Ouseley

(Text found on page 585 of the hymnal.)

The Word of GodProcessional Rejoice! Rejoice, believers

Hymnal 68The 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 236The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (The people may be seated.)A Reading From Wisdom of Solomon (6:12-16)Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her,and is found by those who seek her.She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her.One who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, for she will be found sitting at the gate.To fix one’s thought on her is perfect understanding, and one who is vigilant on her account will soon be free from care, because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought.Reader The Word of the Lord.

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People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)Psalm 70 BCP 682

ANTIPHON1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me;

O LORD, make haste to help me.2 Let those who seek my life be ashamed and altogether

dismayed;let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced.

3 Let those who say to me "Aha!" and gloat over me turn back,because they are ashamed.ANTIPHON

4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;let those who love your salvation say for ever, "Great is the LORD!"

5 But as for me, I am poor and needy;come to me speedily, O God.

6 You are my helper and my deliverer;O LORD, do not tarry.ANTIPHON

A Reading from 1 Thessalonians (4:13-18)

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(choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung

We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel's call and with the sound of God's trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel The Lord will come and not be slow Hymnal 462The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew (25:1-13)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.Jesus said, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied, ‘No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he replied, ‘Truly I

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tell you, I do not know you.’ Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Dena Whalen

Leon TilleryThe 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 387Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.

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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; Holy Trinity, Hertford, the Rev. Robert Beauchamp, rector; Iglesia Cristiana; and for 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.We pray for those on our parish prayer list: Ed, Greg, Karen, John, Curtis, Bob, Jacqueline, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Barb, Bob, Pat and those friends of the Parish listed in the bulletin; 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.Silence. The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.Confession of Sin and Absolution BCP 360 (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.

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

The Holy CommunionChoral Anthem A Clare Benediction

John RutterMay the Lord show his mercy upon you; may the light of his presence be your guide: May he guard you and uphold you; may his spirit be ever by your side. When you sleep, may his angels watch over you; when you wake, may he fill you with his grace: May you love him and serve him all your days, then in heaven may you see his face.

The people stand.Congregational Response WLP 746

9you are host at ev - ery ta - ble, we are hun - gry; feed us now.

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

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 God thanks and praise.

The Celebrant proceedsIt 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:Sanctus Hymnal S130

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(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 362-363The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S 119 / BCP 364

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The Breaking of the BreadA period of silence is kept.Fraction Anthem Hymnal S154

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

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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 MusicLet all mortal flesh keep silence Hymnal 324Jerusalem, my happy home Hymnal 620Ubi caritas

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 Lord. Amen.The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”Processional Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates

Hymnal 436 13

DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Prelude in G minor Dietrich Buxtehude

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.

Music at St. Paul’sOrgan Recital – Gail Archer Music by Buxtehude, Bach, and Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky. The recital is free. Friday, November 17, 7:30 p.m.Taizé service – A Celtic evening service with chants from the Taizé community in France. November 15, 5:30 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTSADULT FORMATION HOUR

ADULT CLASS (Parish Hall)Today: "Islam in a Nutshell" presented by Imam Khalil Moya, imam of the Wilmington Islamic Learning Center. Come and learn about Islam, what it is, and what it is not. Learn about Islam’s core beliefs, learn about the Muslims. November 19: Daughters of the King: Who are they and what do they do?Leader: Zona TounsleyLIVING FAITH (Library) – An overview course on Christian faith and practice. This 14-week class is especially for newcomers and those preparing for confirmation, but all are welcome. Rev. Dena Whalen, Cleve Callison and others will teach.Section 2: Church HistoryToday: The Story of Anglicanism: Colonialism to the Anglican Communion of todaySection 3: The Church’s Life

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November 19: Baptism: A Way of Life

UNITED THANK OFFERING (UTO) INGATHERING: Today is United Thank Offering Ingathering Sunday. Please put your UTO “Blue Box” or UTO envelope in a special collection basket that will be passed following the regular collection plate during the Offertory today. Make checks payable to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and mark “FOR: UTO”. Your thank offerings enable others to be blessed by supporting mission outreach projects of the Episcopal Church worldwide. Don’t forget to pick up a new “Blue Box” and continue to thank God for the many blessings you receive each day. The 2018 Spring UTO Ingathering will be held next May.

QUICK TUTORIAL ON NEW DOOR LOCKS AND SECURITY SYSTEM: Following both services today there will be a brief demonstration of how the new locks and security system work.  If you have a PIN but aren't sure of what to do with it, please gather at the main red doors following the service. If you've misplaced your PIN, we'll be happy to look it up at that time.

NOVEMBER 15 WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAM: The Rev. Frederick Clarkson - "Concerns of Hispanic Families and Communities"5:30 p.m.-Taizé service; 6:15 p.m.-Potluck Supper; 7:00 p.m.-PresentationRev. Clarkson is the new Diocesan Coordinator for Spanish-language Ministry and the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry. His pastoral focus is centered in the organization of Hispanic ministry and economic development, working within Hispanic leadership in East Carolina. St. Paul’s has a growing relationship and friendship with members of La Iglesia Cristiana de Wilmington, a Pentecostal congregation that shares our Parish House for worship and Bible

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study. To deepen our understanding of the needs and concerns of Hispanic families and communities, including issues of documentation, sanctuary, education, and support, we’ve invited the Rev. Clarkson to join us.

WOMEN AT THE WELL READING GROUP: A women’s reading group has started, meeting every 3rd Monday, from 10:00-12:00, in the library. In November we'll continue talking about Lilac Girls, and perhaps still some thoughts about Songs My Grandma Sang, since some of us read one of them and are picking up the other now. Third Monday of each month, 10:00 a.m. in the Library. Next meeting November 20.

FALL PARISH WORK DAY: Rain or shine, St. Paul's will have a Fall Work Day on Saturday 11/18 from 8:30 to 11:30.  Please see the e-news for details.  "Many hands make light work" as we pitch in with this important ministry.

PARISH THANKSGIVING DINNER: 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. The Laudatis will once again provide turkey and dessert. Please bring a pot luck dish to share. Sign up by e-mail at admin@spechurch.com or on the bulletin board in the hallway.

ST. AGNES GUILD NEWS: Mark your calendars for the St. Agnes Christmas Party at Port City Chop House, 11:30 a.m. on Dec 5. Hope to see you there! Kathryn Hedgepeth, Coordinator

FAMILY PROMISE/ WILMINGTON INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK:New and current volunteers with Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality/Family Promise are invited to come to a training session at 6pm on Monday, November 13th at Grace United Methodist Church, 4th and Walnut Streets. Come for about an

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hour to learn about this vital program, have pizza, and tour the facilities. This Thanksgiving week help local homeless families by volunteering with Interfaith Hospitality Family Promise. Partnering with Grace United Methodist Church, we provide an overnight host and dinner for Tuesday, November 21, and Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving) for four families housed at Grace. Can you help? If you would like to become more acquainted with the program, please join us for dinner one of those evenings.Please RSVP for any of these events to Nancy Bray nlbray@gmail.com 910 616-9697 or .kmcrichardson97@ gmail.com  or 910-777-1677.

ST. PAUL'S CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT will be held on December 24 at 5:00 p.m. just before the children's mass. All children and grandchildren of St. Paul's are welcome to participate. Sign-up forms for the pageant will be available in the church hall following mass today. Contact Lucy La Salle (lucylasal@rocketmail.com) if you wish to receive an online form and/or if you would like to help.

COASTAL CAROLINA CHRISTMAS - CHINESE AUCTION: We are in need of gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses; theater/movie passes; spas/salons; golf packages; florists; etc.; gift baskets of wine, chocolates, gourmet items; other items such as jewelry, sporting goods, games, and handcrafted or decorated items valued at $25 - $150. Please contact Dot and Tom Erway or Barbara and Steve Bucci with any questions or donations.

Flowers on the altar are given in celebration of the marriage of Brittni Marie Owens and Patrick Cooper McDougald

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November 12 November 19 – Commitment Sunday

8:00 Lay Ministers Rick Thayer M.J. GiammariaBreakfast Chefs Richard Trubia, Don Baker Keith Calder, Tom Erway

Altar Guild Cheryl Wagoner, Pattie Hanson, Eileen Searle Candace Halecki, Vivian Scheffel,Barbara O’Rourke

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

Greeters Tom and Sandra Ballard, Trish Arnold David and Seton Webb, Trish ArnoldHospitality Lavender Teal and GoldIntercessor Cheryl Brainard Leon Tillery

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Judy Farri, Lynda Miller,

Barbara BucciEMs: Bob Swindell, Royster Hedgepeth

Assisting Minister: Dot ErwayCrucifer: Keith Calder

Gospel Book Bearer: Carolyn DemorestChildren’s Chaplain: Julie Martin

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Don Baker, David, Heath,

Harriet FowlerEMs: Don Brainard, Richard Laudati

Assisting Minister: Chip CarterCrucifer: Cheryl Wagoner

Gospel Book Bearer: Cheryl BrainardChildren’s Chaplain: Keith Calder

Ushers Joe Farri, Bill Farris Royster and Kathryn HedgepethVestry Don Brainard Tom Erway

Ministry ScheduleWEEKLY CALENDAR

MON 11/13 CHILDREN OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD ATRIUM 2 6:30 PMTUES 11/14 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

LOBLOLLY GARDEN CLUB LIBRARY 9:30 AMEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY ATRIUM 2 6:00 PMBOYS CHOIR PARISH HALL / CHURCH 6:00-

7:30 PMWED 11/15 STAFF MEETING 10:00 AM

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

HOLY EUCHARIST CHANCEL 12:10 PMCOMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMTAIZÉ CHURCH 5:30 PMWEDNESDAY SUPPER AND PROGRAM PARISH HALL 6:00PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

THU 11/16 THURSDAY WORKERS PARISH HALL 8:30 AMFRI 11/17 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:15 AM

ORGAN RECITAL – GAIL ARCHER CHURCH & PARISH HALL 7:30 PMSAT 11/18 PARISH WORK DAY 8:30-

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11:30AMALTAR GUILD CHURCH 9:00 AMDOK DISCERNMENT CHOIR ROOM 1:00-3:00 PM

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.

Celebrating November Birthdays11/01 Elaine Anlyan, Shannon Rowe, Brent Trubia 11/02

Gary Whalen11/03 Earl Craig, Jr. 11/04 John Morton 11/05 Gae Green

11/08 William Murphy11/11 Curtis Dale11/12 Rev. Dena Whalen 11/13 Karen Pittman, Cheryl

Wagoner11/14 Cleve Callison 11/15 Chip Carter 11/16 Isabelle

Edmisten11/17 Wayne Fowler 11/20 Spencer Weig

11/22 Don Bobo, Erika Geisler, Richard Trubia11/23 Betty Ann Beardsworth, Barbara Teal, Meaghan

Thomas11/24 Geoff Losee 11/25 Mary Bridges, Steve Martin 11/27

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ED ABLARDGREG BUSHMAN

FR. JOHN CAWTHORNEKAREN DEJARLD

CURTIS DALEBOB HANSON

JACQUELINE HICKMANAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWISELEANOR MORTON

BARBARA O’ROURKEBARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

ERIC ANDERSONJOANNE ARNTSEN

GABBYMARGE HAYDEN

SHERRY HERMANVERA JONES

EILEEN MCMAHON MATTER

MICHAEL MCMAHONHILDA POPLIN

CHRISTINE QUINNCHARLES G. SCHAEFER

ELEANOR SCHWARTZ

MARIA SELWESKIJIM SORRENTI

ALAN TOTHLAUREN

WIECZOREKBILL WILLIAMS

SARAH WILLIAMS

11/28 Eileen Searle, Harold Wade 11/30 Diane Trubia

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.

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 Bearl Whalen, Rector

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

Ronnie D. Wise, Director of Music and Organist20

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

Diane Matz-Kane, BookkeeperBrent Erway and Walter Alonzo, Sextons

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry2015

Don BrainardTom Erway

Cecelia PeersMerry Ann Wright

ClerkLynda Miller

2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue Sramek

Senior WardenMerry Ann Wright

Junior WardenSpencer Weig

2017Barbara Bucci

Herb GantRoyster Hedgepeth

Spencer Weig

TreasurerBob Swindell

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