St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

James Tissot (French, 1836-1902) The Man with the Withered Hand (L'homme à la main desséchée), 1886-1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper. The

Brooklyn Museum.

Sunday, June 3, 2018The Second Sunday after Pentecost

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.

Rev. Whalen is away for the Provincial Synod, and we welcome Rev. Gerald Gallagher as celebrant and preacher.

The Holy EucharistVoluntary Improvisation on “Ratisbon”

The Word of GodProcessional Christ whose glory fills the skies

Hymnal 7The 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. Amen.Celebrant 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 S280

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The Collect of the Day BCP 229The Celebrant says to the people:

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The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; 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 Deuteronomy (5:12-15)Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, or your son or your daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or your donkey, or any of your livestock, or the resident alien in your towns, so that your male and female slave may rest as well as you. Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm; therefore the Lord your God commanded you to keep the sabbath day.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 81:1-10 BCP 620

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(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the

ANTIPHON1 Sing with joy to God our strength *

and raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob.2 Raise a song and sound the timbrel, *

the merry harp, and the lyre.3 Blow the ram's-horn at the new moon, *

and at the full moon, the day of our feast.4 For this is a statute for Israel, *

a law of the God of Jacob.5 He laid it as a solemn charge upon Joseph, *

when he came out of the land of Egypt.ANTIPHON

6 I heard an unfamiliar voice saying *"I eased his shoulder from the burden;his hands were set free from bearing the load."

7 You called on me in trouble, and I saved you; *I answered you from the secret place of thunderand tested you at the waters of Meribah.

8 Hear, O my people, and I will admonish you: *O Israel, if you would but listen to me!

9 There shall be no strange god among you; *you shall not worship a foreign god.

10 I am the LORD your God,who brought you out of the land of Egypt and said, *"Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it."ANTIPHON

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A Reading from 2 Corinthians (4:5-12)We do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Hymnal 567The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Mark (2:23-3:6)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.One sabbath Jesus and his disciples were going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.” Then he said to them, “The sabbath was made for humankind,

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and not humankind for the sabbath; so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.”Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent. He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him.Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Gerald GallagherThe 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

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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 VI) (standing) BCP 392In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.SilenceFor all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.For Donald, our president; Roy, our governor; this community, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.For the just and proper use of your creation;For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Rob, our bishop; Dena, our rector; Kay, our deacon; Richard, our priest associate; Adam, our new assistant to the rector, and his family, Laurie, Aleea and Hazel; Holy Innocents, Seven Springs, the Rev. Bonnie Smith, Priest-in-Charge; La Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia, Newton Grove, the Rev. Tony Rojas, Rector; for all bishops

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and other ministers;For all who serve God in his Church.For the special needs and concerns of this congregation; for those on our parish prayer list: Ed, John, Earl, Mary, Jim, Jackie, Karen, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Richard, Barb, Bob and Pat, and those friends of the Parish listed in the bulletin;SilenceThe People may add their own petitionsHear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.SilenceThe People may add their own thanksgivingsWe will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.SilenceThe People may add their own petitionsLord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.Silence may be kept.Leader and PeopleHave mercy upon us, most merciful Father;in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown,things done and left undone;and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life,to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Absolution Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all

your sins through the grace of 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.

Presentation of Coastal Carolina Cabaret Grants

The Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem Be Still for the Presence of the Lord Richard Shepard

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here; come, bow before him now, with reverence and fear. In him no sin is found, we

stand on holy ground;be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; he burns with holy fire, with splendor he is crowned. How awesome is the sight, our radiant

King of light!Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place; he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace. No work too hard for him, in faith

receive from him; be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

The people stand.Congregational Response Hymnal 398

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The Great Thanksgiving Enriching Our Worship, Prayer 3 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 our thanks and praise.CelebrantAll thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the waters with dry land;

You brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.

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Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; And so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:Sanctus S130

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(The people stand or kneel)The Celebrant continuesGlory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise.Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said:“Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

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After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said:“Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ:Celebrant and PeopleDying you destroyed our death; Rising you restored our life; Lord Christ, come in glory.The Celebrant continuesSend your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise.Celebrant and PeopleBlessed are you now and for ever. AMEN.The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.Fraction Anthem S155 Near

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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 MusicBlessed Jesus, at thy word Hymnal 440I want to walk as a child of the light Hymnal 490Ubi caritas Taizé

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Music: Jacques Berthier©1981 Les Presses de Taizé (France) admin. By GIS

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After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. The people stand or kneel.People: Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in

your image and nourishing us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed; that we may proclaim your love to the world and continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

The Celebrant pronounces a blessing to which the congregation responds, “AMEN.”The Wisdom of God, the Love of God, and the Grace of God strengthen you to be Christ’s hands and heart in this world, in the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen.Processional Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Hymnal 381 Dismissal The Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Fanfare Nicolas Jacques Lemmens

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – 9:20 – 10:20 a.m.ADULT BIBLE CLASS IN JUNE: In Year B of our lectionary cycle the church reads Mark’s gospel. His book is filled with healing stories, major ones and minor ones, but Mark uses them all to illuminate the many aspects of Jesus’ ministry and his vision of the Kingdom of God. Week 1 – Introduction, Chapter 1:21-45

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NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: Our new photo board is taking shape! It will help us all to put names to faces. Thanks to all who have posed. Gary Whalen will not be here today with his camera, but will return in the next few Sundays. Please feel free to provide your own 4X6 photo. SAVE THE DATE: Annual Parish Weekend - Sept. 7-9. Details will follow!

BULLETIN AND E-NEWS DEADLINE CHANGES – PLEASE NOTE!Your Communications team is working hard to make our public face and intra-parish information processes as seamless and uniform as possible. We’ll be working on our branding and the look of all of our ways of communicating with you and the community at large. To that end, we are making a small change in the way we route bulletin and e-news announcements. Beginning TOMORROW, MONDAY, JUNE 4, all announcements for the bulletin and e-news will have a deadline of Monday at 5:00 p.m. If edits are needed, you’ll be asked to review your announcements and resubmit them. In addition, because of space limitations, we are asking that all future submissions for the bulletin be limited to 50 words. (Yes, this one doesn’t obey the limit!) CHURCH SAFETY AND SECURITY: The Vestry has formed a committee to oversee all areas pertaining to the safe operation and function of our parish activities, including medical emergencies and issues of public welfare. If you are interested in assisting, and would feel comfortable dealing with and learning to defuse potential incidents during services and other occasions, please contact the church office.

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ST. PAUL’S WEDNESDAY SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: June 13, 20: To Kill a Mockingbird, hosted by the Women at the Well reading group; July 11, 18: Wonder, hosted by St. Paul’s young people and their families; August 8, 15: The Good Catholic, hosted by the Adult Christian Formation Classes Committee.  Set up at 5:45, Dinner at 6:00, movie at 6:30. REPAIRS TO ROOF: If you notice a large lift in the parking lot, beginning the week of 5/28, we are having repairs done to the roof and gutters. We expect this project will take several weeks.Prayer List In our parish… People requesting prayer

ED ABLARD AUDREY LEWIS DOUG CRAFTSFR. JOHN

CAWTHORNEJERE LEWIS SALLY DROHAN

EARL CRAIG ELEANOR MORTON MICHAEL DROHANKAREN DEJARLD BARBARA

O’ROURKEJIM SORRENTI

MARY EDWARDS BARB SCALIA JEAN STACYJACKIE HICKMAN BOB SCALIA MELANIE TILLOTSON

PAT WHITEHEAD

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WEEKLY CALENDARMONDAY 6/04 DAUGHTERS OF THE KING LIBRARY 1:00 PM

TUESDAY 6/05 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AMWEDNESDAY 6/06 PASTORAL CARE REVIEW LIBRARY

9:30 AMSTAFF 10:00 AMDEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM – 2:00

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Ministry Schedule

June 3 – 2 Pentecost June 10 – 3 Pentecost

8:00 Greeter Tom Gerow Judy Wilson8:00 Lay Ministers MJ Giammaria Rick ThayerBreakfast

Chefs Steve Bucci, Matt Langley Merry Ann & Larry WrightAltar Guild Group 2 Group 3

Bread Bakers Nancy Losee Merry Ann WrightFlower Guild Lynda Miller Pattie Hanson

Greeters Chip & Susan Carter, Trish Arnold

David & Seton Webb, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Green TealIntercessor Leon Tillery Peggy Thompson

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Don Baker, Lynda Miller,

Marie AshworthEMs: Leon Tillery, Bob Swindell

Assisting Minister: Jeffrey HughesCrucifer: Jeffrey Hughes

Gospel Book Bearer: Carolyn Demorest

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Barbara Bucci, Cleve

Callison, Harriet FowlerEMs: Richard Laudati, Steve

BucciAssisting Minister: Cheryl

WagonerCrucifer: Chip Carter

Gospel Book Bearer: Dot Erway

Ushers Merrilie & Bob Crafts Greg Bushman, Cynthia Smallwood

Vestry Royster Hedgepeth Spencer Weig

PMHOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH 12:10 PM

THURSDAY 6/07 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY8:30 AM

FRIDAY 6/08 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:45 AMFAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AM

SATURDAY 6/09 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00 AM

Celebrating June Birthdays6/01 Kellan Evans, 6/04 Dominic Hoehn, Teresa Singer,

6/06 Sandra Ballard, Larry Hartman, 6/09 Missy Kennedy, 6/10 Russ Kirk, 6/11 Liz Hosier, 6/12 Kathy McLawhorn, Ellen

Weig,6/16 Betsy Goodrow, Phil Singleton, 6/21 Emma Pierce

Robinson,6/23 Diana Wallace, 6/24 Riley Peers, 6/27 Evan Howell,

6/28 Carla Ortiz, Clara Robinson, Della Wortham, 6/30 Frank Hickman

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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 8:00 a.m. 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.

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!

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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 Vestry

Twink Barr – Children & YouthBarbara Bucci – MembershipKeith Calder – Junior WardenJoe Farri – Christian FormationHerb Gant – WorshipSteve Haughey – Buildings & Grounds

Royster Hedgepeth – StewardshipRichard Laudati – Parish LifeSue Sramek – Pastoral CareRick Thayer – Community MinistryJan Vick – Ormond CenterSpencer Weig – Senior Warden

Treasurer: Bob Swindell23

Clerk: Merry Ann Wright

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