St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640) The Tribute Money, 1612, oil on panel

Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco

Sunday, October 22, 2017The Twentieth 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 Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist Dietrich Buxtehude

(We pray now to the Holy Ghost)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 God of grace and God of glory

Hymnal 594The 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.

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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;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 234The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (The people may be seated.)A Reading From Isaiah (45:1-7)Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right

hand I have graspedto subdue nations before him and strip kings of their robes,to open doors before him--and the gates shall not be closed:I will go before you and level the mountains,I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through

the bars of iron,

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I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places,

so that you may know that it is I, the LORD,the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen,I call you by your name, I surname you, though you do not

know me.I am the LORD, and there is no other; besides me there is no

god. I arm you, though you do not know me,

so that they may know, from the rising of the sunand from the west, that there is no one besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

I form light and create darkness,I make weal and create woe; I the LORD do all these things.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God. (Silence for reflection upon the reading.)Psalm 96:1-9 BCP 725

ANTIPHON1 Sing to the LORD a new song;

sing to the LORD, all the whole earth.

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(choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung

2 Sing to the LORD and bless his Name;proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the nationsand his wonders among all peoples.

4 For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised;he is more to be feared than all gods. ANTIPHON

5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols;but it is the LORD who made the heavens.

6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence!Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

7 Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples;ascribe to the LORD honor and power.

8 Ascribe to the LORD the honor due his Name;bring offerings and come into his courts.

9 Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness;let the whole earth tremble before him. ANTIPHON

A Reading from 1 Thessalonians (1:1-10)Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:Grace to you and peace.We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, because our

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message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it. For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead-- Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel All my hope on God is founded Hymnal 665The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew (22:15-22)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.”

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Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Richard BanksThe Nicene Creed

BCP 358We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.The Prayers of the People (Form III) BCP 387

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Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.We pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Rob, our bishop; Dena, our rector; Kay, our deacon; Richard, our priest associate; Church of the Servant, Wilmington, the Rev. Michael Singer, interim 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: Joanne, Karen, Curtis, Dot, 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.SilenceThe 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

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

The Holy CommunionChoral Anthem Te Deum in C Major Charles Stanford

(Text found on page 52 of the Book of Common Prayer.)The people stand.Congregational Response WLP 746

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The Great Thanksgiving BCP 361 Please turn to page 361 in the red Book of Common Prayer for the complete Eucharistic Prayer AThe 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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you are host at ev - ery ta - ble, we are hun - gry; feed us now.

(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. Communion of the People

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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 MusicJudge eternal, throned in splendor Hymnal 596Jesus, our mighty Lord Hymnal 478Ubi 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.”

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Processional Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Hymnal 544

DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Prelude in C Minor Felix Mendelssohn

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

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, 910-762-4578Choir Cabaret, Friday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Selections from Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan, along with other popular songs and show tunes sung by the choir. Tickets are $20 and includes dinner and wine (non-alcoholic drinks also available). Tickets can be purchased in the church office, at the reception on Sunday, or online at www.spechurch.com/music/concerts. Don't miss this fun evening of light-hearted entertainment!Choral Evensong, Thursday, November 2nd. Organ recital by Ronnie Wise at 5:30 p.m., Evensong is sung at 6:00 PM. Evensong is a beautiful and contemplative service of sung Evening Prayer. A great way to end a busy day. 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 Rhoads, soloists Carl Samet and Nicole Thompson and chamber orchestra. Sunday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.

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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: November 8

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

October 29 The New Testament: Jesus…

Downstairs Classroom B: “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 FarriNEW MAGNETIC DOOR LOCKS are being installed on the main red doors to the church and parish house as well as the doors to the kitchen and gym the week of October 23.EFFECTIVE MONDAY 10/30/17, the locks will be activated. If those doors are locked, you will need to enter your PIN to enter. We are also installing a new video intercom system at the main red doors. During regular weekday hours (M-Thurs 9-3, Friday 9-12), if the doors are locked, the video-intercom will allow a person coming to the door to ring the church office and be let in.Also effective 10/30/17, you will need to enter your PIN to turn the alarm system on or off. The universal PIN that we have been using for the past month will no longer work as of that date.

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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 and October 29. Support our partnership with NourishNC.

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.

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

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.

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 22 October 298:00 Lay Ministers Larry Wright Liz Hosier

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Breakfast Chefs Bill Anlyan, Spencer Weig Tom Ballard, Bob CraftsAltar Guild Diane Trubia, Carolyn Demorest Anne Freeling, Zona Tounsley

Bread Bakers Karen DeJarld Barbara O’RourkeFlower Guild Marie Ashworth Pattie Hanson

Greeters Amanda Morgan, Mark Tedesco,Trish Arnold Tom Matthews, Jay Stewart, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Pink PurpleIntercessor Peggy Thompson Trish Arnold

10:30Lay Ministers

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

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Joan Rosko Miller, Judy Farri,

Keith CalderEMs: Carolyn Demorest, Steve Bucci

Assisting Minister: Don BrainardCrucifer: Richard Laudati

Gospel Book Bearer: Bob SwindellChildren’s Chaplain: Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

Ushers Mack Umphlett, Bill Waterfield Ron Morgan, Richard LaudatiVestry Richard Laudati Spencer Weig

Ministry Schedule

WEEKLY CALENDARTUES 10/24 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

ENDOWMENT BOARD 5:00 PMEDUCATION FOR MINISTRY ATRIUM 2 6:00 PMBOYS CHOIR CONCERT CHURCH 7:00 PM

WED 10/25 DEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

HOLY EUCHARIST CHANCEL12:10 PM

COMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

THU 10/26 THURSDAY WORKERS PARISH HALL 8:30 AMLOWER CAPE FEAR ECW PARISH HALL 9:00 AM – 3:00

PMFRI 10/27 FAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AMSAT 10/28 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00AM

LOWER CAPE FEAR WEEKEND WITH BISHOP SKIRVINGRISE AGAINST HUNGER VOLUNTEER PROJECT PARISH HALL 8:00 AM - 1:00

PM

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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 Hughes10/16 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

Altar flowers are given today by Barbara Trounson

in loving memory of her sister Charlotte Kitson

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

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JOANNE ARNTSENKAREN DEJARLD

CURTIS DALEDOT ERWAY

AUDREY LEWISJERE LEWIS

ELEANOR MORTONBARBARA O’ROURKE

BARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

LISA BUIEGABBY

GREGORY GEIGERMARGE HAYDEN

SHERRY HERMANANNE JOHNSONLAUREN JONESHOPE LETTERIBETTY LETTERIROY LETTERI

JESSICA PALLIARDILEO PALLIARDIHILDA POPLIN

MELANIE SEIDERJIM SORRENTI

CORLEEN THOMPSONALAN TOTH

MARGARET WHITEBILL WILLIAMS

SARAH WILLIAMS

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 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 Vestry20

2015Don 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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