St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

Sunday, July 29, 2018

The Tenth 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

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 Andante religioso, from Sonata IV Felix MendelssohnIntroit Psalm 150

George TalbotO praise God in his holiness: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him in his noble acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet: praise him upon the lute and harp. Praise him in the cymbal and dances: praise him upon the strings and pipe. Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals: praise him upon the loud cymbals. Let everything that hath breath: praise the Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost: as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

The Word of GodProcessional O love, how deep, how broad, how high

Hymnal 448The 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 – Canticle 20 Hymnal S280

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1 Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.2 Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.3 Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,4 you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us;5 you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer.6 For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,7 you alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.The Collect of the Day BCP 231The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; 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 2 Kings (4:42-44)A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first

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fruits to the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, “Give it to the people and let them eat.” But his servant said, “How can I set this before a hundred people?” So he repeated, “Give it to the people and let them eat, for thus says the Lord, ‘They shall eat and have some left.’” He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God. (Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 145: 10-19 BCP 802

ANTIPHON10 All your works praise you, O LORD, *

and your faithful servants bless you.11 They make known the glory of your kingdom *

and speak of your power;

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(Antiphon: choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung by the choir)

12 That the peoples may know of your power *and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; *your dominion endures throughout all ages.ANTIPHON

14 The LORD is faithful in all his words *and merciful in all his deeds.

15 The LORD upholds all those who fall; *he lifts up those who are bowed down.

16 The eyes of all wait upon you, O LORD, *and you give them their food in due season.

17 You open wide your hand *and satisfy the needs of every living creature.

18 The LORD is righteous in all his ways *and loving in all his works.

19 The LORD is near to those who call upon him, *to all who call upon him faithfully.ANTIPHON

A Reading from Ephesians (3:14-21)I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to

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all generations, forever and ever. Amen.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel O Love of God, how strong and true Hymnal 455The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John (6:1-21)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, “Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?” Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, “This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.”

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When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going.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 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

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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 and Adam, our priests; Kay, our deacon; Richard, our priest associate; St. Paul’s in the Pines, Fayetteville, the Rev. John Frazier, rector; All Soul’s, Northwest, the Rev. Nan Chandler, priest-in-charge; for all bishops 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, Anne, Jim, Audrey, Jere, William, Eleanor, Barbara, Richard, Barb, Bob, Marion, Pat, Larry, and those friends of the Parish listed in the bulletin;SilenceThe People may add their own petitions

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Hear 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.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.

The Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Robert Hobby (Text found on page 390 of the hymnal.)

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The people stand.

Congregational Response Hymnal 302

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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.Celebrant All 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.

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

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.(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.

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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.”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.

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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

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

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 MusicIf thou but trust in God to guide thee

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Hymnal 635I come with joy to meet my Lord Hymnal 304Domine, dona nobis pacem

Taizé

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 O worship the King, all glorious above Hymnal 388 Dismissal The Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to

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

Publications, Inc.

God.Voluntary Festival Toccata Percy Fletcher

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – 9:20 – 10:20 a.m.TODAY: Healing Stories from the Gospel of Mark: 7:24-37 and 8:22-25AUGUST 5: Our study of the healing stories in Mark concludes on August 5 with Jesus healing a possessed boy and the blind beggar, Bartimaeus. Chapters 9:14-29 and 10:46-52.AUGUST SUPPER AND A MOVIE: The Good Catholic Part One: Wednesday, August 8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HYMN? On Sunday, August 26th, our hymns will be chosen by the congregation! Please send in your three favorite hymns to Bulletin@spechurch.com. PARISH CALENDAR PLANNING: On August 9, we will be setting the calendar for the Parish through Advent and the end of the year. Please let the church office know of any dates you my be considering by then so we can consider incorporating your events into the calendar. IGLESIA CRISTIANA’S NEW HOME: The Iglesia is celebrating the inauguration of their new temple on Sunday, August 12 at 4:00 p.m. 4535 Parmele Road in Castle Hayne – all are welcome!

WEEKLY CALENDARTUESDAY 7/24 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AMWEDNESDAY 7/25 STAFF

10:00 AMDEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM –

2:00 PMHOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH 12:10

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PMCOMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00

PMTHURSDAY 7/26 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY

8:30 AM VESTRY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 12:00

PMFRIDAY 7/27 GENTLEMEN OF HUMBLE PRAYER PARISH HALL

7:45 AMFAITHSHARE LIBRARY

10:00 AMSATURDAY 7/28 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00 AM

Ministry Schedule

July 29 – 10 Pentecost August 5 – 11 Pentecost / Transfiguration Observed

8:00 Greeter Tom Gerow Tom Gerow8:00 Lay Ministers Liz Hosier Merry Ann WrightBreakfast

Chefs Bill Anlyan, Spencer Weig Jim Edwards, Ron MillerAltar Guild Group 5 Group 1

Bread Bakers Barbara O’Rourke Nancy LoseeFlower Guild Pattie Hanson Lynda Miller

Greeters Tom & Sandra Ballard, Trish Arnold Chip & Susan Carter, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Teal GoldIntercessor Leon Tillery Peggy Thompson

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Eileen Searle,

Kathryn Hedgepeth, Cleve Callison

EMs: Jeffrey Hughes, Cy OberleAssisting Minister: Leon Tillery

Crucifer: Bob SwindellGospel Book Bearer: Carolyn

Demorest

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Joan Rosko Miller,Marie Ashworth, Kathryn

HedgepethEMs: David Tousignant,

Don BrainardAssisting Minister: Cheryl

WagonerCrucifer: Royster Hedgepeth

Gospel Book Bearer: Bill Anlyan

Ushers Dot Erway, Tom Erway Shannon & Dick RoweVestry Steve Haughey Jan Vick

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Prayer List In our parish… People requesting prayer

ED ABLARDFR. JOHN

CAWTHORNEMARY EDWARDSANNE FREELINGAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWIS

WILLIAM MURPHYBARBARA

O’ROURKE BARB SCALIA

BOB SCALIAMARION

SOMERSETTPAT WHITEHEADLARRY WRIGHT

DAWNFRANK CAVALLUZZIMARTIN CHIPMANSANDRA CHIPMAN

SUSAN DEANSMARGIE HAYDEN

KIMBERLY HUBBARDTOM SCHAEFERJIM SORRENTI

RAYLIENE STANDFIELDELISA VECCHIARELLI

Please remember to wear your name badgeso we can get to know each other!

Celebrating July Birthdays7/01 Logan Evans, Lynne Goodspeed, Richard Laudati, Patrick Losee,

7/03 Tom Erway, Elaine Francis, Linda Morgan, 7/04 Brad Van Amberg,7/05 Rebecca Letson, 7/06 Carrie Anderson-Kincaid, 7/07 Ed Ablard,7/08 M.J. Giammaria, Eleanor Iacovelli, 7/10 Peg Brunton, Jere Lewis,

7/12 Lynn Graham, 7/13 Patrick Tine, 7/16 Bob Crafts, Dick Rowe, 7/19 Happy Jones, 7/20 Lillian Odum, 7/24 Lena Howell, Kathy Richardson,

7/26 Leon Tillery,7/27 Jeanne Stewart, 7/29 Tom Ballard, 7/30 Kathryn Coiro

7/31 Andy Kennedy, Judy WilsonCelebrating August Birthdays

8/01 Armando Aguilar, Dahlia Aguilar, Christian Bridges, Breigha Evans,

8/05 Ralph Perkins, 8/07 Rev. Adam Pierce, Amelia Quinn Thomas, 8/11 Ginger Humphrey, Suzanne Joyce, 8/15 Ronnie Wise, 8/16

Sloane Saia,8/20 Pattie Hanson, 8/22 Cathy Fetter, Iris Howell, 8/23 Thom

Joyce,

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8/27 Alice Calder, Hassel Cooper, Montgomery Coudriet, Bill Waterfield,

8/28 Bob Scalia, 8/30 Darren Jones, 8/31 Kyra Shynett, Lillian WestA 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 8:00 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!

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church16 North Sixteenth Street

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401www.spechurch.com (910) 762-4578

Bulletin submissions: bulletin@spechurch.com (Deadline Mondays, 5:00 p.m.)

E-news submissions: e-news@spechurch.com (Deadline Mondays 5:00 p.m.)

The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving, BishopThe Rev. Dena Whalen, Rector

The Rev. Adam Pierce, Assistant 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

Walter Alonzo, SextonSt. Paul’s VestryTwink 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 SwindellClerk: Merry Ann Wright

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