St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

The Brunswick Monogrammist (anonymous Netherlandish painter, mid-to-late 16th century)

The Parable of the Great Banquet, oil on panelNational Museum of Warsaw

Sunday, October 15, 2017The Nineteenth 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.

Holy BaptismVoluntary Toccata in E minor Johann Pachelbel Introit I will not leave you comfortless Everett TitcombI will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you yet again. Alleluia! And your heart shall be joyful. Alleluia!

The Word of GodProcessional When morning gilds the skies

Hymnal 427Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP 299People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.Celebrant: There is one Body and one Spirit;People: There is one hope in God’s call to us;Celebrant: One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;People: One God and Father of all.

The Collect of the Day BCP 234The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray.

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Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (The people may be seated.)

A Reading From Isaiah (25:1-9)O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your

name;for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old,

faithful and sure.For you have made the city a heap, the fortified city a ruin;the palace of aliens is a city no more, it will never be rebuilt.Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless

nations will fear you.For you have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the

needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat.

When the blast of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm,the noise of aliens like heat in a dry place,

you subdued the heat with the shade of clouds; the song of the ruthless was stilled.

On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoplesa feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear.

And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples,

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the sheet that is spread over all nations;  he will swallow up death forever.

Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces,and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.

It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God. (Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 23 BCP 612

ANTIPHON1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside

still waters.5

(choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung

3 He revives my soul and guides me along right pathways for his Name's sake.ANTIPHON

4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.

6 Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.ANTIPHON

A Reading from Philippians (4:1-9)My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things

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that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel O Christ, the Word Incarnate Hymnal 632The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew (22:1-14)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.Once more Jesus spoke to the people in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’ But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’ Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests.“But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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The Sermon The Rev. Dena WhalenPresentation and Examination of the Candidate

BCP 301The Celebrant saysThe Candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.Parents, Godparents and SponsorsI present Bryce Alexander to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.The Celebrant asks the candidateDo you desire to be baptized?CandidateI do.Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidate.Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?Answer I renounce them.Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world

which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?Answer I renounce them.Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God?Answer I renounce them.Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?Answer I do.Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?Answer I do.Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?Answer I do.The people stand.The Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying

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Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?People We will.The Celebrant then says these or similar wordsLet us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.The Baptismal Covenant BCP 304Prayers for the Candidates BCP 305Thanksgiving over the Water BCP 306The Baptism BCP 307When all have been baptized, the Celebrant saysLet us welcome the newly baptized.Celebrant and PeopleWe receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.We welcome Bryce Alexander O’Dell as the newest member of Christ’s holy, catholic and apostolic Church and of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.The Peace

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

The Holy CommunionChoral Anthem The Lord is my Shepherd

Howard Goodall Carson Cavanaugh, treble

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For you

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are with me, you will comfort me. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.The people stand.Congregational Response WLP 746

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

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

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

(The people stand or kneel)Then the Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself …

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The Celebrant and people continue BCP 362-363

The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S 119 / BCP 364

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

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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.

Communion MusicThe Lord bless you and keep you John RutterThe Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.This is the hour of banquet and of song

Hymnal 316Ubi caritas Taizé

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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 Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Hymnal 423 DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Toccata William Walond

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.Music at St. Paul’s

Taizé service – A Celtic evening service with chants from the Taizé community in France. The second Wednesday of every month: 5:30 p.m. Next: October 18 (third Wednesday this month only.)Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem – the Choir of St. Paul’s will commemorate our All Saint’s observance with a performance of this lush and contemplative setting. With organist Richard

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Rhoads, soloists Carl Samet and Nicole Thompson and chamber orchestra. Sunday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.

ANNOUNCEMENTSADULT FORMATION HOUR

LIVING FAITH – 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. The Rev. Dena Whalen, Cleve Callison and others will teach. Location: LibrarySection 1: Holy Scripture

October 15 Holy Scripture: Written text / Living Word?The authority & interpretation of scripture:

October 22 The Hebrew Testament: The Forming of God's People

October 29 The New Testament: JesusTHINGS UNSEEN: Ceremonies at the Altar with Herb Gant in the classroom downstairs. October 22: “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s and to God the things that are God’s.” Church and state, discipleship and citizenship, taking a knee and taking a stand. Leader: Joe Farri

FALL BELK CHARITY SALE is almost here! Belk tickets are $5 each. St. Paul’s gets the $5 for each ticket sold and you get $5 off a store purchase. Tickets will be available in the Parish Hall at the reception after church services today, October 22 and 29. Support our partnership with NourishNC.

OCTOBER’S SECOND WEDNESDAY IS THE THIRD WEDNESDAY! (October 18)5:30 p.m. Taize Evening Prayers & Chants; 6:15 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Program: Dr. Jana Robertson & the Forest of Dreams Mural

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Jana will take us through the wonders of the giant mural she designed for the Dreams building.  Also, "910 ROCKS!" will be an interactive presentation by Jana (We will be decorating rocks at her presentation - optional participation!) Please sign up in the Parish Hall.

TRUNK OR TREAT! October 21, 2-4 p.m. in the parking lot. Decorate your car trunks in Halloween style or a theme of your choice. Children from the St. Paul's community and the neighborhood will get to dress up, visit trunks and join in activities for a safe daytime Halloween celebration. Please sign up in the parish hall if you will help with an activity or decorate your trunk.

WILMINGTON BOYS CHOIR CONCERT: "Broadway to Bernstein" Hear selections from Hansel & Gretel, Bernstein's Simple Songs, Annie, and Hello Dolly. Tuesday, October 24 at 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Admission is free. www.wilmingtonboyschoir.org, 910-762-4578

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is November 5 - In preparation please contact the church office with names of loved ones who have passed away in the last year for the “necrology”/reading of the names on this special day.

THANK YOU to St. Paul's Casserole Ministry Angels for your wonderful response to the recent Casserole Ministry SOS! The freezer is now stocked with a wonderful variety of ready to heat and eat meals. No additional food needed at this time. Food is available for all. Help yourself! Bon Appetit! - Kathryn Hedgepeth

UNITED THANK OFFERING (UTO): Our 2017 Fall UTO Ingathering here at St. Paul’s will take place on Sunday, November 12th.

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COASTAL CAROLINA CHRISTMAS - CHINESE AUCTION: Our 5th annual Coastal Carolina Christmas is just around the corner! SO-O-O it's time to start thinking about the items that you may want to contribute to the 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! Any interesting "like-new" item you have at home that would be of a $25 - $150 value. Let's get creative and make this the best auction yet! Please contact Dot and Tom Erway or Barbara and Steve Bucci with any questions or donations.

WOMEN AT THE WELL: A women’s reading group has started, with a focus on coming together as women in community and strengthening our personal sense of spirituality and faith. We’ll be meeting the 3rd Monday of every month, from 10:00-12:00. If you are interested, please join us! Next meeting: October 16, in the library, at 10:00.

FAITHSHARE: On Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. a small group meets together around selected topics. Lectio and Visio Divina will combine works of art and the scripture they depict. You are invited to join us in the library. Leader: Dena Whalen

October 15 October 228:00 Lay Ministers Rick Thayer Larry Wright

Breakfast Chefs Bill Baker, Donny Cardwell Bill Anlyan, Spencer Weig

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Altar GuildCandace Halecki, Vivian

Scheffel,Barbara O’Rourke

Diane Trubia, Carolyn Demorest

Bread Bakers Valerie DeJarld Karen DeJarldFlower Guild Lynda Miller Marie Ashworth

Greeters Barbara Bucci, Sonja Perkins, Trish Arnold

Amanda Morgan, Mark Tedesco,Trish Arnold

Hospitality Blue PinkIntercessor Kathryn Hedgepeth Peggy Thompson

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Richard Peacock, Marie

Ashworth,Lynda Miller

EMs: Chip Carter, Dot ErwayAssisting Minister: Bill Anlyan

Crucifer: Richard LaudatiGospel Book Bearer: Cheryl

WagonerChildren’s Chaplain: Keith

Calder

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Cindy Moore, David Heath,

Harriet FowlerEMs: Leon Tillery, Sue Sramek

Assisting Minister: Jeffrey HughesCrucifer: Bob Swindell

Gospel Book Bearer: Cheryl BrainardChildren’s Chaplain: Richard Rhoads

Ushers Tom Matthews, Bob Swindell Mack Umphlett, Bill WaterfieldVestry Twink Barr Richard Laudati

Ministry Schedule

WEEKLY CALENDARMON 10/16 WOMEN AT THE WELL LIBRARY 10:00 AM

COASTAL CAROLINA CHRISTMAS MEETING PARISH HALL 5:00 PMTUES 10/17 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

LOBLOLLY GARDEN CLUB LIBRARY10:00 AM

ENDOWMENT BOARD 5:00 PMBOYS CHOIR PARISH HALL, CHURCH 6:00 PMEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY ATRIUM 2 6:00 PM

WED 10/18 DEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

HOLY EUCHARIST CHANCEL12:10 PM

COMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMTAIZÉ SERVICE CHANCEL 5:30 PM“2ND WEDNESDAY” SUPPER AND PROGRAM PARISH HALL 6:15 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

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THU 10/19 THURSDAY WORKERS PARISH HALL 8:30 AMFRI 10/20 FAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AMSAT 10/21 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00AM

PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE… LIBRARY 9:00 AMTRUNK OR TREAT PARKING LOT 2:00 PM-

4:00 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 October Birthdays10/01 Richard Peacock II 10/03 April Sanchez 10/04 David

Tousignant 10/07 Karen DeJarld 10/08 Nancy Losee, Melody Lewis, Alan Studebaker 10/10 Rick Thayer

10/15 Bob Swindell, Karen Hughes 10/16 Steve Haughey, Gwen Jones

10/17 Marie Ashworth 10/22 John Goodrow 10/23 Peggy Thompson 10/25 Miriam Letson, 10/28 Brooke Glisson 10/31

Virginia Chiarello, Louise Somersett, Joan Rosko Miller

A Warm Welcome to All Guests!

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JOANNE ARNTSENKAREN DEJARLD

CURTIS DALEDOT ERWAY

AUDREY LEWISJERE LEWIS

ELEANOR MORTONBARBARA O’ROURKE

BARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

LISA BUIEPAM DYKHUIZEN

GABBYLAUREN JONESANNE JOHNSONHOPE LETTERIBETTY LETTERIROY LETTERI

BARBARA O’ROURKE(SIS.-IN-LAW OF

PARISHIONERBARBARA O’ROURKE)

RICHARD O’ROURKE

JESSICA PALLIARDILEO PALLIARDIHILDA POPLINCHARLES G. SCHAEFER

MELANIE SEIDERRAYLIENE

STANFIELDJIM SORRENTI

CORLEEN THOMPSON

MARGARET WHITE

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

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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, Sextons

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry2015 Don Brainard

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Tom ErwayCecelia Peers

Merry 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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