St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

William Holt Yates Titcomb (English, 1858–1930)The Church in Cornwall: A Rogation Day Procession, 1906

Oil on canvas. The Wilson, Cheltenham, U.K.

Sunday, May 6, 2018

The Sixth Sunday of EasterRogation Sunday

The Holy EucharistThe Word of God

Opening Hymn All things bright and beautiful Hymnal 405

All things bright and beautiful,all creatures great and small,all things wise and wonderful,the Lord God made them all.

1 Each little flower that opens,

each little bird that sings,

he made their glowing colors,

he made their tiny wings.

Refrain2 The purple-headed

mountain,the river running by,

the sunset, and the morning

that brightens up the sky,

Refrain

3 The cold wind in the winter,

the pleasant summer sun,

the ripe fruits in the garden,

he made them every one.

Refrain4 He gave us eyes to see

them,and lips that we might

tellhow great is God

Almighty,who has made all

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things well. RefrainThe Celebrant says to the people:

Alleluia. Christ is risen.People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.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.Celebrant Lord, have mercy.People Christ have mercy.Celebrant Lord have mercy.The Collect of the Day The Celebrant says to the people:

The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; 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 Acts (10:44-48)While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been

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poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks Be to God.Psalm 98

1 Sing to the LORD a new song, *for he has done marvelous things.

2 With his right hand and his holy arm *has he won for himself the victory.

3 The LORD has made known his victory; *his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.

4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

5 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; *lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

6 Sing to the LORD with the harp, *with the harp and the voice of song.

7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn *shout with joy before the King, the LORD.

8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *the lands and those who dwell therein.

9 Let the rivers clap their hands, *and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD,when he comes to judge the earth.

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10 In righteousness shall he judge the world *and the peoples with equity.

A Reading from Romans (8:18-25)Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks Be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel He’s got the whole world in his hands1. He's got the whole world in His hands,He's got the whole world in His hands,He's got the whole world in His hands,He's got the whole world in His hands.

2. He’s got everybody here…

3. He’s got the sun and the moon…

4. He’s got the vines and the branches…

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to John (15:9-17)People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.The Sermon The Rev. Dena WhalenThe Prayers of the People (Form III) BCP 387Father, 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; Adam, our new assistant to the rector, and his family, Laurie, Aleea and Hazel; St. Christopher’s, Havelock;

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Episcopal Campus Ministries, the Rev. Donna Kraus, the Rev. Gene Wayman, Mrs. Alfreda Gee; and 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.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.SilenceIn our parish we pray for those on our parish prayer list: Ed, Carrie, Nancy, John, Karen, Earl, Mary, Dot, Jackie, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Richard, Barb, Bob, David and Pat, and those friends of the Parish listed in the bulletin.(Pause)The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

The Peace

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

The Holy Communion7

OffertoryA Blessing Prayer for CreationFor favorable weather, temperate rains, and fruitful seasons, that there may be food and drink for all your creatures, we pray to you, O Lord.For your blessing upon the lands and waters, and all who work upon them to bring forth food and all things needful for your people, we pray to you O Lord.For all who care for the earth, the water, and the air, that the riches of your creation may abound from age to age, we pray to you, O Lord.Almighty and everlasting God, Creator of all things and giver of all life, let your blessing be upon this garden soil and grant that it may serve to your glory and the welfare of your people, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving The people stand. The Celebrant sings or says:

The Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give him thanks and praise.The Celebrant proceeds

God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.Glory to you for ever and ever.

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At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.By your will they were created and have their being.From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight

Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.By his blood, he reconciled us.By his wounds, we are healed.

And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn: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 Celebrant continues

And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

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On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, andsaid, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,We celebrate his death and resurrection,as we await the day of his coming.Lord God of our Fathers; God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name.Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. Amen.The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name,

thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.10

And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the BreadFraction Anthem

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion of the People

Communion Music For the beauty of the earth

1 For the beauty of the earth,for the beauty of the

skies,for the love which from our

birthover and around us lies,

Christ our God, to thee we raise

this our hymn of grateful praise.

2 For the beauty of each hourof the day and of the

night,hill and vale, and tree and

flower,sun and moon, and stars

of light,Refrain

3 For the joy of ear and eye,for the heart and mind’s

delight,for the mystic harmony

linking sense to sound and sight,

Refrain4 For the joy of human love,

brother, sister, parent, child,

friends on earth, and friends above,

for all gentle thoughts and mild,

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Refrain

5 For the Church which evermore

lifteth holy hands above,

offering up on every shore

thy pure sacrifice of love,

Refrain

6 For each perfect gift of thineto the world so freely

given,faith and hope and love

divine,peace on earth and joy in

heaven,Refrain

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray.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.”Dismissal

The Celebrant dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia!

Closing Hymn All creatures of our God and King (Verses 1, 3 & 4)

1 All creatures of our God and King,

lift up your voices, let us sing:Alleluia, alleluia!

Bright burning sun with golden

beams,pale silver moon that gently

gleams,O praise him, O praise

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Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

3 Swift flowing water, pure and clear,

make music for your Lord to hear,

Alleluia, alleluia!Fire, so intense and fiercely

bright,you give to us both warmth

and light,Refrain

4 Dear mother earth, you day by dayunfold your blessings on our way,

O praise him, Alleluia!All flowers and fruits that in you grow,

let them his glory also show:Refrain

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.

Altar flowers are given today in loving memory of Benjamin Belausteguiby his grandparents Sandy and Bob Belaustegui

Music at St. Paul’s

BRITISH CHORAL MASTERPIECES: The Choir of St. Paul's will sing Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs on Friday, May 18 at 7:30 PM.  The concert is free.

ANNOUNCEMENTSOur new Assistant to the Rector, Adam Pierce will be ordained as a transitional deacon on Saturday, May 19 at Christ Episcopal Church in New Bern at 10:30 a.m. His ordination to the priesthood will take place six months later here at St. Paul’s. If you would like to attend, Merry Ann

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Wright (703-407-0132) is organizing carpools.2ND WEDNESDAY IN MAY – CONGREGATIONAL UPDATESo much is happening at St. Paul’s! Your rector and vestry want to bring you up to date! Please bring a dish to share on Wednesday evening, May 9, and join us to hear about the following topics and the joys and challenges of a growing church:• The Ormond Center – developments and future use• Our new Assistant to the Rector, Adam Pierce• The beginnings of a master plan for our future: How is God shaping us for the future? How will our buildings support our purpose?Please arrive at 5:45 pm so we can eat at 6:00 and start the program at 6:30.WARM work day: Saturday May 12, 9-3, lunch provided. If you would like to help, contact Andy Jones at: Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc. (WARM)5058 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 / 910.399.7563 (office) The United Thank Offering (UTO) Spring Ingathering will take place on Sunday, May 13. This is the day you should bring to church your UTO Blue Box filled with coins and dollars in thanksgiving for God’s abundant daily blessings and challenges, or a check in the amount of your Blue Box offering. (Checks for UTO should be made payable to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and marked for “UTO”.)Need a UTO Blue Box? Or a UTO envelope for your check? Both will be available at our annual church picnic on Sunday and both will be available in your pew and in the UTO display in the Parish Hall foyer on Ingathering Sunday. For more information about the United Thank Offering, go to

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www.episcopalchurch.org/uto. JUNIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE: Hello! My name is Keith Calder, a cradle Episcopalian, a native Wilmingtonian and an active member here since 1991. The Jr. Warden is no longer responsible for Buildings and Grounds; I am now "The People's Warden". I want your questions, comments, concerns and anything else on your mind concerning St. Paul's. I remain extremely excited to help define this new role but cannot do so without interaction with you. If I do not hear from you, then don't be surprised if you hear from me.

Faithfully yours, J. Keith Calder keithcalder28405@gmail.com 311-4B Judges Road Wilmington, NC 28405910-233-2200

Prayer List In our parish… People requesting prayer

ED ABLARDCARRIE ANDERSON-KINCAID

FR. JOHN CAWTHORNEEARL CRAIG

KAREN DEJARLDMARY EDWARDS

DOT ERWAY

JACKIE HICKMANAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWISELEANOR MORTON

BARBARA O’ROURKEBARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

DAVID TOUSIGNANTPAT WHITEHEAD

MARGARET BLAIRSALLY DROHAN

MICHAEL DROHANCHRISTINE QUINNNATHANIEL ROYAL

CHARLES G. SCHAFFERJIM SORRENTI

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WEEKLY CALENDARMONDAY 5/07 SHAWL MINISTRY LIBRARY 9:30 AMTUESDAY 5/08 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY LIBRARY 6:00 PMBOYS CHOIR CONCERT CHURCH 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 5/09 STAFF 10:00 AMDEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM – 2:00

PMHOLY EUCHARIST CHURCH 12:10 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PM2ND WEDNESDAY SUPPER AND PARISH UPDATE 6:00 PM

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Ministry Schedule

May 6 – 6 Easter / Rogation Sunday

May 13 – 7 Easter / Mother’s Day

8:00 Greeter Tom Gerow Linda Collette8:00 Lay Ministers Liz Hosier Merry Ann WrightBreakfast

Chefs Richard Trubia Bill Baker, Donny CardwellAltar Guild Group 3 Group 4

Bread Bakers Nancy Losee Anne FreelingFlower Guild Anne Laudati Anne Laudati

Greeters Merrilie Crafts, Leigh Coudriet,Trish Arnold

Ron & Linda Morgan, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Purple Men’s GroupIntercessor Leon Tillery Peggy Thompson

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Royster Hedgepeth,David Tousignant, Don Baker

EMs: Sue Sramek, Steve Bucci

Assisting Minister: The Verger

Crucifer: Jeffrey HughesGospel Book Bearer: (None)

Children’s Chaplain: Julie Martin

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: David Heath, Marie

Ashworth, Lynda MillerEMs: Carolyn Demorest, Cy

OberleAssisting Minister: Don

BrainardCrucifer: Richard LaudatiGospel Book Bearer: Leon

TilleryChildren’s Chaplain: Keith Calder

Ushers Mark Tedesco, Richard Laudati Chris & Silas Coudriet

Vestry Steve Haughey Jan Vick

ADULT CHOIR 7:00 PMTHURSDAY 5/10 GENTLEMEN OF NOBLE POVERTY 8:30 AM

ORGAN RECITAL CHURCH 5:30 PMEVENSONG CHURCH 6:00 PMDAUGHTERS OF THE KING PARISH HALL 6:30 PM

FRIDAY 5/11 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:45 AMFAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00 AM

SATURDAY 5/12 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00 AM

Celebrating May Birthdays5/02 Miriam Oehrlein 5/03 Olivia Geisler 5/04 Teresa Sorrenti,

Turner Wortham5/07 Em Rivenbark 5/09 Karla Blinn, Mary Farris, Lynda Miller 5/10

Matt King5/11 Anne Freeling 5/12 Thomas Patz, Deborah Zackman 5/15

Roxann Lansdowne 5/21 Keith Calder 5/22 Barbara Trounson 5/25 Eleanor Letson

5/28 Catherine Halecki 5/29 William Moseley 5/30 Nancy Singleton

5/31 Nancy Bobo, Jim Summey

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 8:00 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

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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 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, Sextons

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St. 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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