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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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3 They
2 They
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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The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B
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
Ho ly,- ho ly,- ho ly- Lord, God of pow er- and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glo ry,- Ho -
san na- in the high est.- Ho san- na- in the high est.-
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Ho -
Praise God, from whom all bles sings- flow; praise him, all crea
tures- here be -
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.
ThoseCantor who eat my flesh and drink my blood dwell in me and I
in them. All My
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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choirs, Al le- lu- ia,- al le- -
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
[email protected].
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
[email protected].
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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
[email protected].
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
[email protected] 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
[email protected]. 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
[email protected].
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 (
[email protected]) 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
[email protected].
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
[email protected] The Rev. Dr. Bill Dolen, Assisting Priest The
Rev. Erwin Veale, Assisting Priest Keith Shafer, Director of Music
ext. 215
[email protected] Elisabeth Price, Parish
Administrator ext. 225
[email protected] Hannah Gosney, River
Room Coordinator ext. 203
[email protected] Victoria Hammond
and Nikki Wickware, St. Nicholas Choir
[email protected] 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