St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836 – 1902)The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-law (La guérison de la belle-mère de Pierre)From The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ (La Vie de Notre-Seigneur Jésus-Christ)

1886-1894Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper. The Brooklyn Museum.

Sunday, February 4, 2018The Fifth 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 The Peace May Be Exchanged (from Rubrics) Dan LocklairIntroit Psalm 150 George Talbot

(Words paraphrased on page 807 of the Book of Common Prayer)The Word of God

Processional Father, we praise thee, now the night is over Hymnal 1The 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.

3 Glory to you in the splendor of your temple;3

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 216The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (The people may be seated.)

A Reading from Isaiah (40:21-31)Have you not known? Have you not heard?

Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?

It is he who sits above the circle of the earth,and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers;

who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,and spreads them like a tent to live in;

who brings princes to naught,and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing.

Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown,scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,

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when he blows upon them, and they wither,and the tempest carries them off like stubble.

To whom then will you compare me,or who is my equal? says the Holy One.

Lift up your eyes on high and see:Who created these?

He who brings out their host and numbers them,calling them all by name;

because he is great in strength,mighty in power, not one is missing.

Why do you say, O Jacob,and speak, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the LORD,and my right is disregarded by my God"?

Have you not known? Have you not heard?The LORD is the everlasting God,

the Creator of the ends of the earth.He does not faint or grow weary;

his understanding is unsearchable.He gives power to the faint,

and strengthens the powerless.Even youths will faint and be weary,

and the young will fall exhausted;but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their

strength,they shall mount up with wings like eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,they shall walk and not faint.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

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(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 147:1-12, 21c BCP 804

ANTIPHON1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God!

how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!2 The LORD rebuilds

Jerusalem;he gathers the exiles of Israel.

3 He heals the brokenheartedand binds up their wounds.

4 He counts the number of the starsand calls them all by their names.

ANTIPHON5 Great is our LORD and

mighty in power;there is no limit to his wisdom.

6 The LORD lifts up the lowly,but casts the wicked to the ground.

7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;

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(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm

make music to our God upon the harp.

8 He covers the heavens with cloudsand prepares rain for the earth;

9 He makes grass to grow upon the mountainsand green plants to serve mankind.

ANTIPHON10 He provides food for flocks and herds

and for the young ravens when they cry.11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse;

he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;12 But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him,

in those who await his gracious favor.21 Hallelujah!ANTIPHON

A Reading from 1 Corinthians (9:16-23)If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak,

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so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel God of mercy, God of grace

Hymnal 538The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Mark (1:29-39)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.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; for the 135th

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Convention of the Diocese of East Carolina and for the Chaplains of the Armed Forces…Christ, have mercy.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, Jackie, Gordon, 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.Especially remembering Bob Hanson and Alice Choma, and 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 concludes

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For 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 (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.

Commissioning of New Vestry MembersThe Holy Communion

Choral Anthem O How Amiable Ralph Vaughan WilliamsO how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young: even thy altars, O

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Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house. They will be alway praising thee. The glorious majesty of the Lord our God be upon us; prosper thou the work of our hands upon us. O prosper thou our handiwork. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.The people stand.

Congregational Response: O Worship the King (verses 1, 3 & 5) Hymnal 388

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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

Then the Celebrant continues

We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power…

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From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx

…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 People

We praise you, we bless you,we give thanks to you,and we pray to you, Lord our God.The Celebrant continues

Lord, 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, 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

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

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.

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In Christ there is no East or West Hymnal 529Surely it is God who saves me Hymnal 679The Lord is my light Taizé

Taizé

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray.

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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 Songs of thankfulness and praise Hymnal 135 DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Fugue in G major, S541 J. S. Bach

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.Altar flowers are given today

in loving memory of Bob Hanson and Alice Choma.Music at St. Paul’s

Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Presentation (Candlemas), sung by the Choir of St. Paul's, Sunday, February 4, 2018. Organ recital by Billy Fallow at 5:30 p.m. Evensong is sung at 6:00 p.m.Heart & Soul: An Evening of Dinner and Dancing in support of the Wilmington Boys Choir. Sunday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. $25 includes spaghetti dinner & beverage. Live music by Nicole Thompson and Darryl Murrill. http://www.wilmingtonboyschoir.org/events.html

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

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. Today: 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.

…Lent Sunday morning Bible class will be based on Seven Last Words by James Martin, SJ. Fr. Martin invites us into deeper relationship with Jesus through the realization that he truly understands us. The book is available from Amazon (paperback or Kindle, $10) and although not necessary for the class everyone is encouraged to add it to their library.CHILI COOK-OFF: TODAY! after the 10:30 service. $10.00 includes chili, baked potato, extra fixin’s, dessert, and drink. Kids 12 and under FREE (optional menu available.) Proceeds will benefit our children’s program. CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR ANCESTORS? Come to NEXT TUESDAY'S St Agnes Guild meeting! Jim Edwards will share his own genealogy research. February 6, 10:30AM, in the Parish Hall. Non-members welcome! MARDI GRAS / SHROVE TUESDAY: February 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.The term Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, and dessert

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crepes to the sounds of New Orleans jazz. Mardi Gras King & Queen will be crowned! Coffee and orange juice available. Bring your own beverage if you like.

DEACON’S CLASS: A life-changing encounter with God's Word from the book of James. By faith we are reborn into the family of God. Absolutely, agrees James. But God wants more than justified infants; He wants mature daughters and sons. Faith is foundational, but it must be genuine, proven faith evident to the world. James's exhortation is a challenge to Christians of every age to keep growing up. Beginning Tuesday, February 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon a study will begin based on the book of James. The class will meet in St. Paul's library and will be facilitated by Deacon Kay Swindell. Study book information: Life Change Series: James, Christian Book Distributors ISBN 978-0-89109-120-2

FROM THE DEACON’S DESK: Cursillo in the Diocese of East CarolinaIf you have been to Cursillo, Walk to Emmaus, Pilgrimage or another renewal ministry anywhere in the USA, please contact Deacon Kay Swindell at: tylerskk1514@gmail.com. A revitalization of the Cursillo ministry has begun our diocese supported by The Rt. Rev. Rob Skirving. You are invited to participate in the effort. More information will be coming soon! SATURDAY MORNING MINI-RETREATS: Come for times of refreshment and prayer together. We will gather in the Library from 9:00 until 11:00 am, where we will practice and discuss both ancient and contemporary ways of praying. Men and women are encouraged to come. 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 both

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sessions. Please email Mary McKnight at marym685@mac.com to sign up by the Monday before each event. LENTEN MORNING REFLECTION: Saturday, March 10: “Making Space; Finding Time.” This will be a full morning of reflection, prayer and sharing as we “declutter” and find time to journey with Christ this Lent. All men and women are welcome. Check in will be from 9:00 until 9:30 at the church. Our Morning Reflection together runs from 9:30 until 12:30. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat together, or plan to go with others to a restaurant of your choice afterwards. Mary McKnight, a pastor of 30 years, and spiritual director from Mercy Center, will lead us. To sign up contact Joan Rosko Miller at jrmiller@ec.rr.com or phone her at 910-398-0301. Join the GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY on a behind the scenes tour of St. Paul's and discover some of the many renewal projects that the GNP have done. Get acquainted with some of the projects immediately ahead and find out how each of us can lend a hand.** Sunday, February 4 or February 11 during Coffee Hour** Tours will leave from the Parish hall about 15 minutes after Coffee Hour starts and will last about 30 minutes. Please join us! Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall -- or just join the tour. NEWLY FINISHED FLOORS in Parish Hall and Kitchen Area By now you have probably seen the bright and shining finish on the floors in the parish hall and kitchen area. We are very grateful for a generous gift from Iglesia Cristiana that helped fund this project. The care and upkeep of these floors are now our corporate responsibility. If a spill is cleaned up immediately, there won't be a stain. If tables and chairs are lifted when moving them, the finish will last much longer.

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KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDReception after the 10:30 service – Once every other

month!Lunch after the Wednesday service – Once a month or

less!No need to be a “chef” to join, prepared food or homemade, all is appreciated. Please contact Cecelia Peers or Tom Erway. Thank you!

Breakfast after the 8:00 service – Once every 7 or 8 weeks!

Interested in joining this ministry as a cook or cook’s helper? Call Jim Edwards at 910-397-0228 or cell 910-232-4842 or e-mail at jimmarytoo@ec.rr.com

Shrove Tuesday cooks – Shrove Tuesday only!February 13 is Shrove Tuesday and we plan to have pancakes and sausage, orange juice, etc., as well as Crepes, thanks to Greg Bushman. Supper begins at 5:30. Sign-up sheet in the parish hall. Thanks in advance for your help. Jim EdwardsCAPE FEAR KNITTERS invites knitting enthusiasts from St. Paul’s to join them every third Saturday in the Parish Hall from 9:30 to noon. Contact Luvette Hickey at (910) 383-3872 or lirvin@ec.rr.com. Next meeting February 17.

Ministry Schedule February 4 February 11 – Epiphany Last8:00 Greeters Tom Gerow Judy Wilson

8:00 Lay Ministers Rick Thayer Liz HosierBreakfast Chefs Tom Ballard, Bob Crafts Merry Ann & Larry Wright

Altar Guild Group 1 Group 2Bread Bakers Nancy Losee Anne Freeling

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Flower Guild Cheryl Wagoner TBA

Greeters Ron and Linda Morgan, Trish Arnold Tom and Mary McKnight, Trish Arnold

Hospitality ECW Chili Cook-off LavenderIntercessor Mary Bridges Peggy Thompson

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Eileen Searle, Cleve Callison,

Larry HartmanEMs: Bill Anlyan, Kathryn Hedgepeth

Assisting Minister: Dot ErwayCrucifer: Leon Tillery

Gospel Book Bearer: Richard LaudatiChildren’s Chaplain: Richard Rhoads

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Cindy Moore, Lynda Miller,

David HeathEMs: Don Brainard, Steve Bucci

Assisting Minister: Carolyn DemorestCrucifer: Richard Laudati

Gospel Book Bearer: Marie AshworthChildren’s Chaplain: Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

Ushers Lynda & Ron Miller Merrilie & Bob CraftsVestry Spencer Weig Royster Hedgepeth

WEEKLY CALENDARMON 02/05 SHAWL MINISTRY LIBRARY 9:30 AM

GARDEN CLUB EXEC. COMMITTEE LIBRARY 1:00 PMTUES 02/06 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

ST. AGNES GUILD PARISH HALL 10:30 AMEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY LIBRARY 6:00 PMBOYS CHOIR PARISH HALL / CHURCH 6:00-7:30 PM

WED 02/07 PASTORAL CARE REVIEW LIBRARY 9:30 AMSTAFF MEETING 10:00 AMDEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM-2:00

PMHOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH 12:10COMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMCCC PLANNING MEETING MEETING ROOM B 5:30 PMCHOIR SCHOOL CHURCH 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

THU 02/08 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY 8:30 AMDAUGHTERS OF THE KING LIBRARY 6:30 PM

FRI 02/09 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEETING ROOM B 7:30 AMDAR TEACUP AUCTION PARISH HALLFAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AM

SAT 02/10 ALTAR GUILD CHURCH 9:00 AM

Prayer List In our parish…

People requesting prayer

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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 February Birthdays2/01 Ron Morgan, 2/02 Barb Scalia, Shane O’Rourke, 2/03

Rosemary O’Hayer, 2/04 Zachariah Alston, 2/09 Tom Matthews, Rick Sorrenti, 2/10 Ralph Tilden,

2/11 Nancy Green, Bryce O’Dell, 2/13 Julie King, Matthew Langley,2/15 Alexandra Poore, Deb Orton,

2/16 Zona Tounsley, Jesse Davis, Glenn Davis, Ella Shynett,2/17 Sarah Letson, Seton Webb, 2/21 Joyce Matthews,

2/24 Alex Uzcategui, 2/25 Merry Ann Wright, 2/28 Tom Brunton, Jr.,2/29 Sam Green

A 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 8:00am Eucharist for breakfast in the parish

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ED ABLARDFR. JOHN CAWTHORNE

EARL CRAIGKAREN DEJARLD

CURTIS DALE

THE DEPARTEDALICE MARIE CONLON

CHOM,AROBERT WILLIAM HANSON

JACKIE HICKMANGORDON KIEFERAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWISELEANOR MORTON

BARBARA O’ROURKEBARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

CANTIN ANDCLARK FAMILIES

BOB JULIANCHRISTINE QUINN

CHARLES G. SCHAEFERELEANOR SCHWARTZ

JIM SORRENTI

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?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

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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 Episcopal Church Vestry

2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue SramekRick Thayer

2017Barbara Bucci

Herb GantRoyster Hedgepeth

Spencer Weig

TreasurerBob Swindell

2018Keith Calder

Joe FarriSteve Haughey

Jan Vick

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