St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

In the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina

James Tissot (French, 1836-1902) The Pharisees Question Jesus (Les pharisiens questionnent Jésus), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite

on gray wove paper. Brooklyn Museum

Sunday, October 29, 2017The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

To Know Christ and to make Christ known…St. Paul’s invites all people to the Christian Way of unity with God and

neighbor through a welcoming environmentof 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 Two Hymn Arrangements: My faith looks up to thee Carlton Bozard

Where cross the crowded ways of life Jeanette KeyserBlessing of the new St. Paul’s BannerIntroit Psalm 106 E. J. Hopkins

(Text found on page 741 of the Book of Common Prayer.)

The Word of GodProcessional How lovely is thy dwelling place

Hymnal 517The 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. AmenCelebrant and PeopleAlmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.Song of Praise Hymnal S236

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1 Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers;you are worthy of praise; glory to you.

2 Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

3 Glory to you in the splendor of your temple;on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.

4 Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

5 Glory to you, beholding the depths;in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.

6 Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

The Collect of the Day BCP 235The Celebrant says to the people: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; 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 Leviticus (19:1-2,15-18)The LORD spoke to Moses, saying:Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of

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your neighbor: I am the LORD.You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.(Silence for reflection upon the reading.)

Psalm 1 BCP 585

ANTIPHON1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the

wicked,nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!

2 Their delight is in the law of the LORD,and they meditate on his law day and night.

3 They are like trees planted by streams of water,bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not

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(choir and congregation, verses of the Psalm sung

wither;everything they do shall prosper.

ANTIPHON4 It is not so with the wicked;

they are like chaff which the wind blows away.5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when

judgment comes,nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.

6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous,but the way of the wicked is doomed.

ANTIPHONA Reading from 1 Thessalonians (2:1-8)You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts. As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed; nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.Hymn to Announce the Gospel Where cross the crowded ways of life Hymnal 609The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew (22:34-46)

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People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,

‘The Lord said to my Lord,“Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’?

If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.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

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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 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 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; St. Andrew’s on the Sound, Wilmington, the Rev. Richard Elliott, rector, the Rev. Sarah Smith, curate; Iglesia Cristiana; and for 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.We pray for those on our parish prayer list: Ed, Joanne, Karen, Curtis, Dot, Bob, Audrey, Jere, Eleanor, Barbara, Barb, Bob, Pat and those friends of the Parish listed in the bulletin; have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;That they may be delivered from their distress.

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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.SilenceThe Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.Confession of Sin and Absolution BCP 360 (The people stand or kneel)Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole hearts; We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.The Peace

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

The Holy CommunionChoral Anthem Ubi Caritas Maurice DurufléWhere there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us as one. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us honor and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another.

The people stand.8

Congregational Response WLP 746

The Great Thanksgiving BCP 361 Please turn to page 361 in the red Book of Common Prayer for the complete Eucharistic Prayer AThe Celebrant sings or says:

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 God thanks and praise.

The Celebrant proceedsIt is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth…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 Hymnal

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you are host at ev - ery ta - ble, we are hun - gry; feed us now.

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(The people stand or kneel)Then the Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself …The Celebrant and people continue BCP 362-363The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S 119 / BCP 364

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The Breaking of the BreadA period of silence is kept.Fraction Anthem Hymnal S154

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

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All are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the altar. For the bread, place one hand over the other and hold them up chest high so the minister can easily place the bread on the palm of your hand. You may then consume the bread or hold it to dip (intinct) into the wine and then place it in your mouth. If you wish to receive the chalice, please guide it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the wine, indicate by crossing your arms. After you have received the bread and the wine, it is appropriate to say “AMEN.” Gluten free communion bread is available. Ask the priest.

Communion MusicO taste and see (Alan Studebaker, treble) Ralph Vaughan Williams O taste and see how gracious the Lord is: blest is

the man that trusteth in him.Come with us, O blessed Jesus Hymnal 336Ubi caritas

Taizé

After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray.The people stand or kneel.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.”

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Processional Lord, whose love through humble service Hymnal 610 DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people, to which they reply: Thanks be to God.Voluntary Toccata in D minor J.S. Bach

Our worship is ended; let our service begin.Flowers given in loving memory and in celebration of

Mark H. Wagoner's life by Cheryl WagonerAnd by Robert Winston in memory of loved ones and friends.

Music at St. Paul’sChoir Cabaret, Friday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Selections from Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan, along with other popular songs and show tunes sung by the choir. Tickets are $20 and includes dinner and wine (non-alcoholic drinks also available). Tickets can be purchased in the church office, at the reception on Sunday, or online at www.spechurch.com/music/concerts. Don't miss this fun evening of light-hearted entertainment!All Saints Day Choral Evensong, Thursday, November 2nd. Organ recital by Ronnie Wise at 5:30 p.m., Evensong is sung at 6:00 p.m. Evensong is a beautiful and contemplative service of sung Evening Prayer. A great way to end a busy day. Reception to follow. Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem – the Choir of St. Paul’s will commemorate our All Saint’s observance with a performance of this lush and contemplative setting. With organist Richard Rhoads, soloists Carl Samet and Nicole Thompson and chamber orchestra. Sunday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.Taizé service – A Celtic evening service with chants from the Taizé community in France. November 15, 5:30 p.m. (Taizé will

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revert to the second Wednesday of the month beginning December 13.)

ANNOUNCEMENTSADULT FORMATION HOUR

LIVING FAITH (Library) – An overview course on Christian faith and practice. This 14-week class is especially for newcomers and those preparing for confirmation, but all are welcome. Rev. Dena Whalen, Cleve Callison and others will teach. Today: Section 1: Holy Scripture: The New Testament: JesusNovember 5: Section 2: Church History: The Story of Anglicanism: Jerusalem to CanterburyADULT CLASS (Downstairs Classroom B)Today: A Pilgrim's Spiritual & Physical Preparation for the Journey. Leader: Bill AnlyanNovember 5: The Many Lives of a North Carolina Saint - The Rev. Pauli Murray The first African-American woman ordained to the Episcopal priesthood. Leaders: Ellen & Spencer Weig

Please join the Episcopal churches of the Lower Cape Fear for a Festival Eucharist with Bishop Rob Skirving, today at 4:00 p.m. at DREAMS, 901 Fanning Street. A pot luck dinner will follow.

THERE ARE A LOT OF HUNGRY PEOPLE OUT THERE! Yes, we just filled up the Casserole Ministry shelves of the freezer - BUT THEY ARE ALMOST EMPTY AGAIN! We can use meaty and meatless dishes, soups and chili, meals for breakfast and dinner. Labels on freezer door and don't forget to date your containers. Thank you for your generosity toward others.

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NEW MAGNETIC DOOR LOCKS are being installed on the main red doors to the church and parish house as well as the doors to the kitchen and gym. Please note update! EFFECTIVE MONDAY 11/06/17, the locks will be activated. If those doors are locked, you will need to enter your PIN to enter. Also effective 11/06/17, you will need to enter your PIN to turn the alarm system on or off. The current universal PIN will be deleted.

FALL BELK CHARITY SALE is almost here! Belk tickets are $5 each. St. Paul’s gets the $5 for each ticket sold and you get $5 off a store purchase. Tickets will be available in the Parish Hall at the reception after church services today. Support our partnership with NourishNC. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is November 5 - please contact the church office with names of loved ones who have passed away in the last year for the “necrology”/reading of the names.

UNITED THANK OFFERING (UTO): Our 2017 Fall UTO Ingathering here at St. Paul’s will take place on Sunday, November 12th.

NOVEMBER’S 2ND WEDNESDAY IS THE 3RD WEDNESDAY!November 15th, Wednesday evening program: 5:30 p.m.-Taizé service; 6:15 p.m.-Potluck Supper; 7:00 pm-Presentation: The Rev. Frederick ClarksonRev. Clarkson is the new Diocesan Spanish-language Ministry Coordinator and the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry. His pastoral focus is centered in the organization of Hispanic ministry and economic development, working within Hispanic leadership in East Carolina. To deepen our understanding of the needs and concerns of Hispanic families and communities, including issues of documentation, sanctuary, education, and support, we’ve invited the Rev. Clarkson to join us.

WOMEN AT THE WELL READING GROUP: On November 15 we'll continue talking about Lilac Girls, and perhaps still some thoughts about Songs My Grandma Sang, since some of us read one of them and are picking up the other now. The suggestion for the next book was Man's Search for Meaning if you want to read that one. Suggestions for reading are most welcome. Third Monday of each month, 10:00 a.m. in the Library.

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FALL PARISH WORK DAY: Rain or shine, St. Paul's will have a Fall Work Day on Saturday 11/18 from 8:30 to 11:30.  Please see the e-news for details.  "Many hands make light work" as we pitch in with this important ministry.

COASTAL CAROLINA CHRISTMAS - CHINESE AUCTION: We are in need of gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses; theater/movie passes; spas/salons; golf packages; florists; etc.; gift baskets of wine, chocolates, gourmet items; other items such as jewelry, sporting goods, games, and handcrafted or decorated items valued at $25 - $150. Please contact Dot and Tom Erway or Barbara and Steve Bucci with any questions or donations.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Veterans visit to Wilmington Health and Rehabilitation Center the week of November 5. Hoping for at least one volunteer from each branch of service.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Genie Glover Gretz at 910-343-1796.

October 29 November 5 – All Saints8:00 Lay Ministers Liz Hosier Merry Ann Wright

Breakfast Chefs Tom Ballard, Bob Crafts Steve Bucci, Matt LangleyAltar Guild Anne Freeling, Zona Tounsley Barbara Bucci, Dot Erway

Bread Bakers Barbara O’Rourke Nancy LoseeFlower Guild Pattie Hanson Anne Freeling

Greeters Tom Matthews, Jay Stewart, Trish Arnold Tom and Sandra Ballard, Trish Arnold

Hospitality Purple OrangeIntercessor Trish Arnold Kathryn Hedgepeth

10:30Lay Ministers

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Joan Rosko Miller, Judy Farri,

Keith CalderEMs: Carolyn Demorest, Steve Bucci

Assisting Minister: Don BrainardCrucifer: Richard Laudati

Gospel Book Bearer: Bob SwindellChildren’s Chaplain: Rev. Deacon Kay Swindell

Herb Gant, VergerLectors: Kathryn Hedgepeth, Cleve Callison

Larry HartmanEMs: Bill Anlyan, Cheryl BrainardAssisting Minister: Cheryl Wagoner

Crucifer: Leon TilleryGospel Book Bearer: Jeffrey Hughes

Children’s Chaplain: Leigh and Chris CoudrietUshers Ron Morgan, Richard Laudati Bob and Merrilie CraftsVestry Spencer Weig Sue Sramek

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WEEKLY CALENDARMON 10/30 COMMUNITY OF HOPE LIBRARY 6:30 PMTUES 10/31 STUDY GROUP LIBRARY 7:30 AM

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY ATRIUM 2 6:00 PMBOYS CHOIR PARISH HALL / CHURCH6:00-7:30 PM

WED 11/01 PASTORAL CARE REVIEW LIBRARY9:30 AM

DEACON’S OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

HOLY EUCHARIST CHANCEL12:10 PM

COMMUNITY LUNCH PARISH HALL 1:00 PMCHOIR SCHOOL 6:00 PMADULT CHOIR CHURCH 7:00 PM

THU 11/02 THURSDAY WORKERS PARISH HALL 8:30 AMORGAN RECITAL CHURCH

5:30 PMALL SAINTS DAY CHORAL EVENSONG CHURCH

6:00 PMRECEPTION PARISH HALL 6:30 PM

FRI 11/03 MEN’S BIBLE STUDY PARISH HALL 7:15 AMBLOOD DRIVE PARISH HALL 9:00 AM – 4:00

PMFAITHSHARE LIBRARY 10:00

AMSAT 11/04 ALTAR GUILD SACRISTY 9:00AM

PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE… LIBRARY 9:00 AMCHOIR REHEARSAL CHURCH 10:00-

11:30 AMDOK DISCERNMENT PARISH HALL 1:00-2:30 PM

Prayer List In our parish… People

requesting prayer

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ED ABLARDJOANNE ARNTSENKAREN DEJARLD

CURTIS DALEDOT ERWAY

BOB HANSONAUDREY LEWIS

JERE LEWISELEANOR MORTON

BARBARA O’ROURKEBARB SCALIABOB SCALIA

PAT WHITEHEAD

ERIC ANDERSONLISA BUIE

GABBYMARGE HAYDEN

SHERRY HERMANHOPE LETTERIBETTY LETTERIROY LETTERI

JESSICA PALLIARDI

LEO PALLIARDIHILDA POPLIN

MARIA SELWESKIJIM SORRENTI

CORLEEN THOMPSONALAN TOTH

MARGARET WHITEBILL WILLIAMS

SARAH WILLIAMS

Please note that names will be removed after one month on the prayer list.If you wish for continued prayer, please notify the office.

Celebrating October Birthdays10/01 Richard Peacock II 10/03 April Sanchez 10/04 David

Tousignant10/07 Karen DeJarld 10/08 Nancy Losee, Melody Lewis, Alan

Studebaker10/10 Rick Thayer 10/15 Bob Swindell, Karen Hughes

10/16 Steve Haughey, Gwen Jones 10/17 Marie Ashworth 10/22 John Goodrow 10/23 Peggy Thompson 10/25 Miriam Letson, 10/28

Brooke Glisson10/31 Virginia Chiarello, Louise Somersett, Joan Rosko Miller

Celebrating October Birthdays11/01 Elaine Anlyan, Shannon Rowe, Brent Trubia 11/02 Gary

Whalen11/03 Earl Craig, Jr. 11/04 John Morton 11/05 Gae Green 11/11

Dale Curtis11/12 Rev. Dena Whalen 11/13 Karen Pittman, Cheryl Wagoner 11/14 Cleve Callison 11/15 Chip Carter 11/16 Isabelle Edmisten

11/17 Wayne Fowler 11/20 Spencer Weig 11/22 Don Bobo, Richard Trubia

11/23 Betty Ann Beardsworth, Barbara Teal, Meaghan Thomas 11/24 Geoff Losee 11/25 Mary Bridges, Steve Martin 11/27 Frank

Chiarello11/28 Eileen Searle, Harold Wade 11/30 Diane Trubia

A Warm Welcome to All Guests!If you are new to our church, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offering plate or give it to a member of our

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Welcoming Ministry.Thank you for worshiping with us today. 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 a.m. service, be sure to stay for fellowship in the parish hall. Please join us whenever you can, and please wear a guest name tag so we may introduce ourselves to you.

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 Bearl Whalen, Rector

The Rev. Deacon Kay SwindellThe Rev. Richard Banks, Priest Associate

Ronnie D. Wise, Director of Music and OrganistRichard Rhoads, Assistant Director of Music and Organist

Carl Samet, Parish AdministratorDiane Matz-Kane, Bookkeeper

Brent Erway and Walter Alonzo, Sextons

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Vestry2015

Don BrainardTom Erway

Cecelia PeersMerry Ann Wright

ClerkLynda Miller

2016Twink Barr

Richard LaudatiSue Sramek

Senior Warden

Merry Ann Wright

Junior WardenSpencer Weig

2017Barbara Bucci

Herb GantRoyster Hedgepeth

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Spencer Weig

TreasurerBob Swindell

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