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Baptism and The Feast of All Saints’ November 7, 2021, at Eleven o’clock in the Morning
Welcome To Saint Paul’s Church
No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter where you are on the journey of life — you are welcome in this church.
We hope you will find Saint Paul’s to be a place of refreshment and renewal, where you experience the presence of the risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred seventy years. The monuments in our church and the graves in our churchyard reflect the conflicts and complexities of our nation’s and our city’s history. While our building is old and beautiful, our mission is contemporary and forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with the questions and struggles of modern life and faith and of following the way of Jesus.
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About Worship
If the liturgy (worship) of the Episcopal Church is unfamiliar, then we hope you will find this information helpful.
You are welcome in the Episcopal Church, and so the first and best resource we offer are your neighbors in the pews. Just say, "I'm visiting," and they will gladly help.
The worship of the Episcopal Church is rooted in the practices of ancient Christianity. The structure of our services, the architecture of our building, the music, our physical postures, and participatory responses ALL hold rich meaning about our beliefs and are intentional expressions of our relationship with God.
• In this bulletin you will find:
Responses spoken by the people are printed in bold italics. Directions for the people are printed in italics.
• We encourage families with children to sit at the front of the Nave so that children can easily see and hear the liturgy.
• Episcopalians customarily pray either standing or kneeling, so please do what you find most comfortable.
• Notify an usher if you require an assisted listening device or any other assistance.
• Restrooms are located in the parish hall. An usher will direct you.
About Receiving The Holy Communion
ALL who come in faith are invited to receive Holy Communion at Saint Paul’s.
• During Communion, an usher will direct you to form a line in the center aisle. After you receive the consecrated bread, please return to your seats using the side aisles, so that you do not cross paths with those coming to receive communion.
• If you are unable to receive at the steps, the clergy will bring the bread and wine to your pew. Please notify an usher before the service begins.
• To receive a blessing without receiving Communion, cross both arms over your chest, palms on your collar. To receive the consecrated bread only, cross one arm over your chest, palm on your collar.
• If your children are in the nursery, you are invited to bring them to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.
Connect with Us
We invite you to share your contact information on a connect card, located in each pew. Hand it to one of our clergy, an usher, or place it in the offering plate. Please feel free to fill out as much as as little information as you’d like so we can connect with you.
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Holy Baptism
The Word of God Organ Voluntary John Behnke, David Cherwien, Denis Bedard
Variations on “Sine Nomine”
At the Procession, Hymn 287 Sine Nomine “For all the saints, who from their labors rest”
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The Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God’s call to us.
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
The First Lesson Isaiah 25:6-9
On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear.
And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever.
Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken.
It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
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Hymn 293 “I sing a song of the saints of God” Grand Isle
The Second Lesson Revelation 21:1-6a
I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
“See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.”
And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.”
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
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Hymn 526 “Let saints on earth in concert sing” Dundee
The Holy Gospel John 11:32-44
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus began to weep. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?”
Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days.” Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.”
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Reverend Eric Biddy
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The Presentation of the Candidates
Celebrant The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. Parents and Godparents I present Michael Daniel to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. I present Cecilia Adelina to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
Celebrant Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present is brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents and Godparents I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents and Godparents I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Parents and Godparents I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Parents and Godparents I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Parents and Godparents I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Parents and Godparents I do.
Celebrant Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Parents and Godparents I do.
Celebrant Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Parents and Godparents I do.
The Celebrant addresses the congregation, saying
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Celebrant Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? People We will.
Celebrant Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
The Baptismal Covenant
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and
born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? People I will, with God’s help. Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People I will, with God’s help.
Prayers for the Candidates
Celebrant Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth.
Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People Lord, hear our prayer.
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Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
Thanksgiving over the Water
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Baptism
Celebrant I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
All We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
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The Peace All stand
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Greetings and Parish Announcements The Reverend Eric Biddy
The Holy Communion Alms basins are not passed through the congregation at this service.
For your offerings, alms basins are located at each entrance to the church.
The Offertory Sentence Celebrant
The Offertory Anthem “Give us the wings of faith” Ernest Bullock The Saint Paul’s Choir
Give us the wings of faith to rise within the veil and see the saints above, how great their joys, how great their glories be. We ask them whence their victory came; they, with one united breath, ascribe the conquest to the Lamb, their triumph to his death. They marked the footsteps that he trod, his zeal inspired their breast; and, following their incarnate God, they reached the promised rest. - Isaac Watts
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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 him thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For in the multitude of your saints you have surrounded us with great cloud of witness, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away. 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 and Benedictus qui venit S-125, by Richard Proulx
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Please kneel as you are able.
Celebrant We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
Celebrant And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Ted Feinman, Bill White, Tom Vanderhoff, Linda Cross, Loron Stripling, Fran Speer, Peter Heuberger, Douglas Plate, Henry Louttit, Lindsay Sturm, Lonnie Sevier, Laurie Swift, John Stone, Lynn Essig, Stewart Phinizy, Mary Speir, Frank Jordan, Bob Riley, Emmie Eubanks, Rachel Carroll, Mike Hearn, Marcus Clayton, Paulette Harris, Ramzi Assad, Robert "Bob" Hill Jr., Emily Beyea, Dana Harpley, Sylvia Littlejohn, Bettye Harrell, Norman Pursley, Debby Byers, Anthony Massaro, Ted Atwood, Charlotte Merry, John Dickey Boardman, Kaye Brown, John Crumrine, Frank Inman Hull, Keith Stocker, John Fish, Al Smith, George Hall, Julia Vagovic, Emily Middleton, Michael Buttler, David Penix, Robert Wilson, Jr., Dewey Toole, Al Adams, Porter Fleming, Karel Copenhaver, Kay Trischman, Sam Maguire, Trisha Brighamm, Erin Sussman, Patricia Dolan, William Miller, Adeline Jansen, Betty Jean Dorminey, Carolyn Dorminey Hackler, Mona Clayton, Clay Coleman, Jr., Dorothy Coleman, Anne Elliott, Herbert Elliott, Dick Manning, Stuart Anne Stuckey, Jean Wright, Jeanie Mayson, Carole Johnston, Clifford Johnston, Marilyn Johnston, James. White, Jeffery Mink, Walter Pickin, Doris Pickin, Franklin Johnston, Lillian Johnston, Rik Hokans, Barbara Leisey, Evelyn Bennett, Hope Blanchard, John "Mac" Maclaren, Saint Paul and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
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The Lord’s Prayer
Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
All 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. 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 Bread and Invitation
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Fraction Anthem The Refrains are sung by all S-169, by Ray W. Urwin
The Communion
At this time, the choir will receive communion at the altar rail while parishioners will receive communion at the Chancel steps. After you receive communion, please return to your seats using the side aisles, so that you do not
cross paths with those coming to receive communion.
Cantor My flesh is food in deed,- and my blood is drink in deed,- says the
Lord. All My flesh is food in deed,- and my blood is drink in deed,- says the Lord.
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Solo Pie Jesu (Requiem) Gabriel Faure Melissa Larkin Schultz, Soprano
Sung in Latin Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest, grant them everlasting rest.
Anthem Music by Bill Monroe, arranged by Eryn Eubanks “My last days on earth”
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: And not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing. - 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Victoria Hammond and Melissa Larkin Schultz, Soloists The Saint Paul’s Choir
I see my time is drawing nigh; Soon I’ll bid this world goodbye; For my Lord above is calling me home; but I shall not travel alone. In heaven forever I’ll live; this life I’ll gladly give; I’ll fear not when my hour comes though it be my last days on earth. O death where is thy victory? Christ took away thy sting; He is the Way, the Truth, the Life; and He is why I sing. Lay this life down, take up my crown, forever and ever and ever I’ll live; I am soon blessed, haven of rest, forever and ever and ever I’ll live. I’ll fear not when my hour comes, though it be my last days on earth. - Words by Eryn Eubanks
The Post Communion Prayer Please kneel as you are able
All Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Sending out of the Eucharistic Visitors
Celebrant In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.
All We, who are many, are one body because we all share one bread, one cup.
The Blessing The Celebrant
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Hymn 618 “Ye watchers and ye holy ones” Lasst uns erfreuen
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God.
At the Procession, Organ Voluntary David Bednall March on “Lasst uns erfreuen”
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Today We Welcome into the Body of Christ
Cecilia Adelina Blanco, daughter of Emily and Chris Blanco Michael Daniel Smith, Jr., son of Erin and Michael Smith and grandson of Becky Smith
Prayers are requested
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially Brenda Richards, John Seaton, Mickey Goodwin, John Luther, June Shafer, Hester Bliven, Aria Epps, Bill Adam, Margaret Lodi, Ricie Eubanks, George Sheftall, Louis Walker, Sid Shields, Pete Way, Reba Mealing, Kisha Seals, Lois Hand, Alice Sanders, Norm Haglund, Daryl Kennedy, Theresa Capricci, Bernice Michaels, Marty Sullivan, Barbara Albright, Wayne Daley, Melanie Ellen, Richard Resseger, Bobby Erwin, Joan Mura, Tommy Blanchard, Lori Fassbender, Odell Allen, Linda Carrne, Mason Westover, Jan Sumerel, Jean Paro, Mike Gatheral, Andy Laurent, John Caldwell, Joni Baker Young, Martha Shumacher, Jennifer, Diane McCoy, Connie Duke, Laney Aydcock, Zachary Morris, The Rev. Cindy Taylor, Marah Rutland, Sharon Medved, Donnie Gobel, Bobby Perkins, William Miller, Jan-Blaise MacEachern, Bob Whitcraft.
Flowers on the Altar
The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Barnie Baker by Peggy, Rhett, Emily, Dave, Sarah, Rhett IV, Zee, and Kate and arranged by the Flower Guild.
A Note about the Communion Anthem
The words of the anthem sung by the choir at Communion this morning were written by Eryn Eubanks and based on a text from 2 Timothy. Eryn also arranged the music originally written by Bill Monroe. Her inspiration came from the personal challenge of a congenital heart defect requiring open heart surgery from which she has recovered.
Parish Announcements
1st Sunday Offering – Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy’s Discretionary Account. Fr. Eric uses these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need.
4:30 - 7 pm —EYC (Episcopal Church Community, grades 6-12). Tonight, join us for our first annual “All Saints’ Day Scavenger Hunt and Supper at Saint Paul’s” for Saint Paul’s youth and other Episcopal youth in our community. Friends always welcome. For more information contact Laurie Montgomery at Lauriefm628@gmail.com.
The Hospitality Committee invites you to make or purchase a finger food or beverage for the Fall Evensong reception immediately following the Evensong service next Sunday. Sign-up on the Saint Paul’s Website at saintpauls.org/sign-up-for-an-event. A direct link is available in the Friday’s Weekly Postings. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to Saint Paul’s Church and annotate it for the “Evensong Reception.” Questions, contact Eric Friedman at bige.fried@gmail.com.
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Mark your calendars for our next Outreach opportunity: Manna Pantry, Saturday, November 13, 8:15- 11:30 am in the East Parking Lot. Manna Pantry provides a box of food six times a year to those in our community who need this supplemental assistance. With your help we will unload the groceries from Golden Harvest, pack food boxes, reload the truck, and deliver all food boxes. Email Melissa Friedman any questions friedmanme2@gmail.com.
Next Sunday, November 14, is Birthday Sunday. Join us during “Coffee and Conversation” (10:30 - 10:45 am) in the Churchyard. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in November.
Evensong will be sung by the Saint Paul's Choir next Sunday, November 14, 5:30 pm in place of the usual Celtic Service. Evensong, a service of sung evening prayer, finds its roots in the Medieval English church and has become one of the most beloved liturgies of the Episcopal Church. A reception follows the event in the River Room. The Nursery will be available beginning at 5 pm.
Our 2022 annual pledge campaign is underway. Please prayerfully consider your contribution to a momentous year. If you did not receive a pledge appeal in the mail or have simply misplaced yours, please email the parish office at mailbox@saintpauls.org or contact by telephone at (706) 724-2485 ext. 225. You may also pledge online at saintpauls.org/pledge-card/.
The Eucharistic Visitor Ministry exists so that no one must be separated from God’s sacramental gifts and from participating in the worship of the church. The ministry is offered for all who temporarily or permanently are homebound. To request a Eucharistic Visit, contact the parish office or clergy.
The Vestry Nominating Committee is seeking candidates whom you believe would make outstanding Vestry members for Saint Paul’s. If you’d like to suggest someone, including yourself, please contact retiring Senior Warden, Ashley Wright, at seniorwarden@saintpauls.org. Vestry responsibilities and criteria for nominations are included in Friday’s Weekly Postings.
Sign up for a Backyard Eucharist on the Saint Paul’s Website. (A direct link is available in Friday’s Weekly Postings). Backyard Eucharist, are simple Eucharistic liturgies held in parishioners’ backyards, surrounded by conversation. The idea is to provide a setting for us to get to know Fr. Eric, and he us, and to reconnect to each other too. We hope that everyone will sign up for an event this fall. If there is a time/day you’d like to see OR if you’d like to host an event in your backyard, please contact the parish office at mailbox@saintpauls.org.
Tuesday’s Music Live continues with a free concert by Ensemble Aubade, chamber music for flute, viola and piano, November 16 at 12:00 noon. For more information visit TuesdaysMusicLive.com or call (706) 722-3463.
Name tags allow us to get to know each other and be a welcoming community to all. If you need a name tag or have just misplaced yours, email the parish office (mailbox@saintpauls.org) or ask an usher for the yellow form to request a name tag.
Saint Paul’s Church communicates by a weekly e-mail newsletter. Join our email list on our website or by contacting our parish administrator, Elisabeth Price, at (706) 724-2485 or mailbox@saintpauls.org.
If there is a pastoral need, please email or call the parish office as we will be checking for messages regularly.
Everything we do at Saint Paul’s Church, including today’s live-streamed service, is made possible because of people like you. If this service has been meaningful for you, we encourage you to give as you are able to help Saint Paul’s continue our mission of welcoming, serving, and sharing the Good News of God in Jesus Christ in greater Augusta and beyond. Gifts can be made on-line at saintpauls.org/giving or by mail to Saint Paul’s Church, 605 Reynolds St., Augusta, GA 30901. Thank you for your generosity.
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Serving Today
The Reverend Dr. Eric Biddy Celebrant and Preacher The Reverend Dr. Joe Bowden Assisting Priest Carolyn Dolen Verger John Robertson, Bill Ford Eucharistic Ministers Ellen Nesbitt, Cameron Nixon Lectors Kathleen Fickling, Catherine Stuckey Altar Guild Coleman Graham Vestry Person of the Day Bob Pate, Charlie Tudor Ushers Ann Pendarvis Eucharistic Visitor
Saint Paul’s Faithfulness as of 10/27/2021
Offerings Pledged this Week $11,650.02 Operating Expenses to Date $729,319.32 Offerings Received this Week $7,918.90 Total Income Received to Date $748,033.21
2022 Pledge Cards Received: 88 as of 11/04/2021
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Saint Paul's Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. www.saintpauls.org Tel: 706-724-2485 605 Reynolds Street, Augusta
Vestry & Officers
Ashley Wright, Sr. Warden Catherine Boardman, Jr. Warden Will Rice, Treasurer Brett Montroy, Chancellor Nancy Kotti, Clerk of the Vestry Vestry Term Expires 2022 Vestry Term Expires 2023 Vestry Term Expires 2024 Cameron Nixon Barbara Coleman Bill Ford Laurie Montgomery Laura Robertson Coleman Graham Nick Uros Claiborne Porubsky
Committee Chairs Altar Guild – Catherine Stuckey Acolytes – Meg & Donald Horton Birthday Sundays – Melissa Friedman Buildings and Grounds – Cameron Nixon Children, Youth, and Families – Laurie Montgomery Creation Care – in transition Daughters of the King – Lauren Daniel Endowment & Finance – Monty Osteen Eucharistic Visitors – Ellen Nesbitt Evangelism – Barbara Coleman Facebook – Stacy Nuessle Flower Guild – Pamela Dorminey-Uros History – in transition Hospitality and Parish Life – Eric Friedman Interior Oversight – Minta Nixon Linen Guild – Minta Nixon Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers – Carolyn Dolen Newcomers – Kathy Enicks Nursery Guild – in transition Outreach – Marilyn Grau Pastoral Care Team – Ellen Nesbitt Stewardship – Cameron Nixon & Catherine Boardman Ushers – Nick Uros & Rex Teeslink
Clergy and Staff The Rev. Dr. Eric Biddy, Rector ext. 205 ebiddy@saintpauls.org The Rev. Dr. Bill Dolen, Assisting Priest The Rev. Erwin Veale, Assisting Priest Keith Shafer, Director of Music ext. 215 kshafer@saintpauls.org Elisabeth Price, Parish Administrator ext. 225 mailbox@saintpauls.org Hannah Gosney, River Room Coordinator ext. 203 hgosney@saintpauls.org Victoria Hammond and Nikki Wickware, St. Nicholas Choir songbird95@hotmail.com Sarah Pritchard, Music Associate Emerita Hillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, Sextons Tom Kotti, Wright Montgomery, Audio Visual
Sunday Schedule
8:00 - 8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 am - 10:45 am Continental Breakfast - Tyler Hall 9:30 - 10:30 am Christian Formation for All Ages 10:30 - 10:45 am Coffee and Conversation - Tyler Hall 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Following the 11:00 am Service Lemonade on the Lawn 5:30 - 6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with prayers for healing