St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Eric Gill (English, 1882-1940) The Last Judgment, 1917. Wood engraving on paper.

The Tate Gallery

Sunday, March 18, 2018

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

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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 Fantaisie in C major, Op. 16: Adagio

César Franck Introit God so loved the world (The Crucifixion) John Stainer

God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoso believeth, believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life. For God

sent not his son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. The Word of God

The Great Litany Book of Common Prayer 148 Hymnal S67Celebrant      Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins. BCP 319People           His mercy endureth for ever.Celebrant  The Lord be with you.People: And with thy spirit.Celebrant: Let us pray. The Collect of the Day BCP 219Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you

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and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (The people may be seated.)

A Reading from Jeremiah (31:31-34)The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 119:9-16 BCP 764

ANTIPHON9 How shall a young man cleanse his way?

By keeping to your words.10 With my whole heart I seek you;

let me not stray from your commandments.11 I treasure your promise in my heart,

that I may not sin against you.4

(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm

12 Blessed are you, O LORD; instruct me in your statutes.ANTIPHON

13 With my lips will I reciteall the judgments of your mouth.

14 I have taken greater delight in the way of your decreesthan in all manner of riches.

15 I will meditate on your commandmentsand give attention to your ways.

16 My delight is in your statutes;I will not forget your word.ANTIPHON

A Reading from Hebrews (5:5-10)Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him,“You are my Son, today I have begotten you”;as he says also in another place,“You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel When Jesus wept, the falling tear Hymnal 715

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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John (12:20-33)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.“Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Dena WhalenThe Nicene Creed

BCP 358We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of

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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 PeaceCelebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.People: And with thy spirit.

The Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Gilbert Martin

(Text found on page 474 of the hymnal)Congregational Response Praise to the Lord, the Almighty v. 1, 3 & 4The people stand.

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The Great Thanksgiving BCP 340

The people stand.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.People        And with thy spirit.Celebrant    Lift up your hearts.People        We lift them up unto the Lord.Celebrant    Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.People        It is meet and right so to do.Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God…Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,Sanctus S114

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(The people may stand or kneel)Then the Celebrant continues BCP 341-343

The Lord’s Prayer BCP 336

The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.

Fraction AnthemAgnus Dei S158

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Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. (The people may sit or kneel.)

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 Music In the cross of Christ I glory

Hymnal 441My faith looks up to thee

LEVAS 88Jesus, remember me

Taizé Chant

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After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. (standing or kneeling)People: Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”Processional Hail, thou once despised Jesus

Hymnal 495DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Allegro molto (Sonata #6) Felix Mendelssohn

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.Notes on Liturgy

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During the season of Lent our Sunday morning worship will be shaped by Rite I in the Book of Common Prayer. The language of this older rite has been beloved by many generations and was adapted and included in the current prayer book. Each Sunday our worship will begin with a different litany. The purpose of these litanies is to assist us in taking an inventory of our lives so that we might live in right relationship with God and each other.

ANNOUNCEMENTSCHRISTIAN EDUCATION – 9:20 – 10:20 a.m.

Sunday morning Bible class in Lent will be based on Seven Last Words by James Martin, SJ.Now Jesus completes his prayer in Gethsemane. Knowing God’s grace, he has lived his life on God’s terms; now, possibly not knowing about Easter, he places his future in God’s hands. We do know Easter. Can we follow his example and place our lives and futures in God’s hands? WEDNESDAY EVENING SOUP AND LENTEN SERIES: Healthy Relationships, Holy Relationships. From February 21-March 21, the Rev. Dena Whalen and Ellen Weig will lead programs using genograms and family systems theories to help us consider our health and growth as persons and as Christians in the context of our families and our congregation. Sign up on hallway bulletin board. CHILDREN OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD classes will not be held on March 25 or April 1. On Palm Sunday, children will gather in the Parish Hall at 9:50 a.m. to prepare for our Palm Sunday Procession and Skit. The children will be performing in the skit. An Easter egg hunt will be held after the 10:30 Easter Sunday service. Children are asked to bring their Easter basket and parents are asked to donate a dozen stuffed plastic eggs for the hunt.

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SINGLES ON SUNDAY (SOS), open to any single ladies of St. Paul's: Sunday March 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the the home of Laura Padgett, 2729 Leader Circle in Wilmington. Please bring a snack to share. Laura will provide beverages. RSVP to laura.lwpadgett@gmail.com or call her at 910-262-4025. EASTER FLOWERS AND MUSIC: Remember someone special this Easter by donating to the Flower and/or Music ministries. Dedication forms can be found at the church doors and in the hallway. Deadline for inclusion in the Easter bulletin is Friday, March 23.

MARCH FOR OUR LIVES: Saturday, March 24th at 1:00 p.m. Join marches in over 400 cities all over the US and the world for a peaceful protest against gun violence and how we wish to make changes to gun laws, emphasizing school safety and actions lawmakers need to take to improve the safety of schools. The march starts downtown at Cape Fear Community College's sidewalk. Meet at 12:15 p.m. at the sidewalk in front of the entrance to the Wilson Center if you’re interested in walking as a group. Register at info@walkforourlives.com as a sibling if you’d like.

THE BROKEN BODY[IES] OF CHRIST:Special Maundy Thursday Noon Service and Community

Forumin conjunction with the

Wilmington Initiative for Light, Hope and JusticeMaundy Thursday (March 29), Rev. Robert W. Lee IV will conduct a special community service at St. Paul’s focused on reconciliation and race relations. His homily will be “The Broken Body[ies] of Christ. Following a light lunch, Rev. Lee

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will lead a community conversation on race relations and reconciliation.12:15 Community Service - 1:15 Light Lunch - 1:45 Community Forum - 2:30 AdjournThe Rev. Rob Lee will be a guest at St. Paul’s Thursday thru Sunday of Holy Week. Rev. Lee is a noted pastor, professor, activist and author. To learn more about him, search Rev. Rob W. Lee IV on You Tube.MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL: The Vigil sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up for a one-hour period between 8:00 PM Thursday, March 29, and noon on Good Friday, March 30. 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.

COASTAL CAROLINA CABARET: Every child needs a champion. On April 21, St. Paul's Coastal Carolina Cabaret will raise funds for the Cape Fear Guardian ad Litem Association, a volunteer group started by Guardians who realized that children in the court system need more than basic shelter, food and health care provided by the Department of Social Services: they need opportunities to develop emotionally, intellectually and socially. Proceeds from the Cabaret will directly support these youngest victims by helping to purchase bassinets, strollers, car seats and cribs.You, too, can be a Champion!  Become a Cabaret Sponsor, buy a ticket, invite your friends to the party.  Go to the St. Paul's

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web site to purchase tickets and watch for CCC displays in the Parish Hall.SILENT AUCTION: We are looking for donations of auction items valued at $250 or more. Please contact Dot or Tom Erway with questions or donations. Thank you for your continued support! SPRING CLEANING? As you purge your closets, garage and other storage spaces in the next several weeks, please consider contributing items in good condition to the annual ABC Sale at St. Paul’s.The sale will be held in the Parish Hall on April 28 and 29, and welcomes household items, clothing in good condition, sports and gardening equipment, art work, holiday decorations, and small items of furniture. (No mattresses.)Beginning April 1, 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!

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WEEKLY CALENDARMON 03/19 WOMEN AT THE WELL LIBRARY 10:00 AMTUES 03/20 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

LOBLOLLY GARDEN CLUB PARISH HALL 9:30 AMDEACON’S CLASS: JAMES LIBRARY 10:00

AMEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY LIBRARY 6:00 PMBOYS CHOIR PARISH HALL / CHURCH 6:00-7:30 PM

WED 03/21 STAFF MEETING 10:00 AMDEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM-2:00

PMHOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH 12:10COMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMEVENING WORSHIP CHURCH 5:30 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMLENTEN SOUP AND SALAD SUPPER PARISH HALL 6:00 PMLENTEN SERIES: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, HOLY RELATIONSHIPS 6:30 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

THU 03/22 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY 8:30 AMFRI 03/23 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:30 AM

FAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AMSAT 03/24 ALTAR GUILD CHURCH 9:00 AM

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Ministry Schedule March 18 – Lent V March 25 – Palm Sunday8:00 Greeters Judy Wilson Tom Gerow

8:00 Lay Ministers MJ Giammaria Liz HosierBreakfast Chefs Richard Trubia Bill Baker, Donny Cardwell

Altar Guild Group 2 Group 3Bread Bakers Valerie DeJarld Joan Rosko MillerFlower Guild

Greeters Tom & Sandra Ballard, Trish Arnold Chip & Susan Carter, Trish ArnoldHospitality Blue PurpleIntercessor Peggy Thompson Trish Arnold

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Harriet Fowler, Barbara Bucci

EMs: Carolyn Demorest, Cy OberleAssisting Minister: Leon Tillery

Crucifer: Cheryl WagonerGospel Book Bearer: Dot Erway

Children’s Chaplain: Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Lynda Miller, Kathryn Hedgepeth,

Sue SramekEMs: Steve Bucci, Dot Erway

Assisting Minister: Cheryl WagonerCrucifer: Bill Anlyan

Gospel Book Bearer: Leon TilleryThurifer: Don Brainard

Children’s Chaplain: Leigh & Chris CoudrietUshers Jane & Kenny Harkness Sandra & Tom BallardVestry Royster Hedgpeth Twink Barr

CAPE FEAR KNITTERS PARISH HALL 9:30 AMPrayer 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 March Birthdays3/01 Donny Cardwell, 3/02 Larry Wright, 3/04 Sonja Perkins,

Dave Concilio,3/05 Richard Chapman, Livy Hitchcock, 3/06 Richard Rhoads,

3/07 Rocco Geisler, David Blinn, 3/08 Anne O’Dell, 3/09 Andrew Losee,

3/10 Susan Carter, 3/13 Marion Somersett, Bill Anlyan,3/14 Azucena Aguilar, Eleanor Morton, 3/17 Rachel King,

Dianne Stansbury,3/22 Pat Whitehead, Beth Van Amberg, 3/24 Tom Hitchcock,

Rachel Bridges3/27 Bill Baker, 3/29 Pat Baker, Bill Petry 3/30 Carol White

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 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.

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ED ABLARDFR. JOHN CAWTHORNE

EARL CRAIGKAREN DEJARLD

CURTIS DALEDOT ERWAYSAM GREEN

JACKIE HICKMANAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWISELEANOR MORTON

BARBARA O’ROURKEBARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

JANEL HEDGEPETHKIMBERLY HUBBARD

CHARLES G. SCHAFFERJIM SORRENTI

RAYLIENE STANFIELD

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!

WORSHIP IN LENTMarch 25 Palm Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9:00 a.m. breakfast 9:45 a.m. Liturgy of Palms. The gospel reading

enacted by St.Paul’s children10:00 a.m. Procession of Palms - Route: From

Princess St. to 14th St. and returning along Market St. Bagpipes and drum will lead

the way.March 28 Wednesday in Holy Week – Tenebrae at 6:00 p.m.March 29 Maundy Thursday

6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar All-night Vigil in Chapel until 12 noon on Friday

March 30 Good Friday 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Good Friday service and vigil 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

7:30 p.m. The Crucifixion by John Stainer – Choir of St. Paul’sMarch 31 Holy Saturday

8:00 p.m. Easter VigilApril 1 Easter Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist8:45 a.m. Breakfast

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10:30 a.m. Festal Holy Eucharist Reception/Hunt for Alleluias & Eggs

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 Episcopal Church Vestry

2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue Sramek

Rick Thayer

ClerkMerry Ann Wright

2017Barbara Bucci

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2018Keith Calder

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