Christmas Lessons & Carols
Third Sunday of Advent | December 15, 2013 | 4:00 pm
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Lessons & Carols for Christmas PRELUDE: Choralvorspiele, Op. 122/8 "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen" - Brahms ORGAN VOLUNTARY INTROIT: O Nata Lux - T. Tallis O nata lux de lumine, Jesu redemptor saeculi, dignare clemens supplicum laudes preces que sumere. Qui carne quondam contegi dignatus es pro perditis Nos membra confer effici, Tui beati corporis. O Light of light, by love inclined, Jesu, redeemer of mankind, With loving-kindness deign to hear from supplicant voices praise and prayer. Thou who to raise our souls from hell didst deign in fleshly form to dwell, Vouchsafe us, when our race is run, in thy fair Body to be one. BIDDING PRAYER
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Beloved in Christ, as we prepare for Christmas-tide let it be our care and delight to hear again the message of the angels: readying in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe lying in the manger. Therefore, let us read and mark in Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience unto the glorious Redemption brought us by this Holy Child. But first let us pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace on earth and goodwill among all his people; for unity and brotherhood within the Church he came to build, and especially in this our diocese. And because this would rejoice his heart, let us remember in his name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the hungry and the oppressed; the sick in body and in mind and them that mourn; the lonely and the unloved; the aged and the little children; and all who know not the Lord Jesus, or who love him not, or who by sin have grieved his heart of love. CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS | 3
Lastly let us remember before God all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore and in a greater light, that multitude which no man can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom we for evermore are one. These prayers and praises let us humbly offer up to the throne of heaven, in the words which Christ himself hath taught us: Our Father... All
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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 them that trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. The Almighty God bless us with his grace; Christ give us the joys of everlasting life; and unto the fellowship of the citizens above may the King of angels bring us all. Amen.
THE FIRST LESSON
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God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head. Genesis 3 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it 4 | CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS
shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken; for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Thanks be to God.
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Be seated Adam Lay Bounden - anon. 15th cent., arr. B. Ord (Choir) Adam lay ybounden, bounden in a bond; Four thousand winter thought he not too long. And all was for an apple, an apple that he took, As clerkès finden written in their book. Nor had one apple taken been, the apple taken been, Then had never our lady a-been heavenÊ queen. Blessed be the time that apple taken was. Therefore we moun singen: Deo gratias!
THE SECOND LESSON
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God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed. Genesis 22 And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, and said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Thanks be to God.
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Be seated Magnificat (Second Service) - W. Byrd My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded : the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth : all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me : and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him : throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm : he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat : and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things : and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel : as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
THE THIRD LESSON Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. Isaiah 9 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. Thanks be to God. CAROL
Be seated For Unto Us a Child is Born - G.F. Handel (Choir) For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government Shall be upon His shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.
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THE FOURTH LESSON
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The prophet Micah foretells the glory of little Bethlehem. Micah 5 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Therefore will he give them up, until the time which she travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. Thanks be to God.
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Stand O Little Town of Bethlehem - traditional, arr. R. Vaughan Williams, descant by Armstrong (Choir and Congregation) O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth! For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in. O holy Child of Bethlehem descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us our Lord Emmanuel CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS | 7
THE FIFTH LESSON
Be seated
The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St Luke 1
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Thanks be to God.
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Be seated Lullay My Liking - traditional 15th cent., arr. G. Holst (Choir) Lullay my liking, my dear son, my sweeting; lullay my dear heart, mine own dear Darling.
THE SIXTH LESSON St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.
Be seated St Luke 2
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, 8 | CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS
that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Thanks be to God.
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Be seated O Magnum Mysterium - T. Luis de Victoria (Choir) O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio! Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia! O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear Christ the Lord. Alleluia!
THE SEVENTH LESSON The shepherds go to the manger.
Be seated St Luke 2
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Thanks be to God.
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Stand The First Nowell - traditional, arr. D. Willcocks (Choir and Congregation) The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay tending their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Refrain Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. They lookèd up and saw a star shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. Refrain And by the light of that same star three Wise Men came from country far; To seek for a King was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. Refrain This star drew nigh to the northwest, over Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay. Refrain Then entered in those Wise Men three, full reverently upon the knee, And offered there, in his presence, their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Refrain Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made Heaven and earth of naught, and with His blood mankind hath bought. Refrain
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THE EIGHTH LESSON The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.
Be seated St Matthew 2
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of JudĂŚa: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. Thanks be to God.
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Stand O Come All Ye Faithful - 18th cent. anon., arr. D. Willcocks (Choir and Congregation) O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; Refrain O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS | 11
Christ the Lord. God of God, Light of Light, Lo, he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; Very God, begotten, not created; Refrain See how the shepherds, summoned to His cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; Refrain Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Refrain THE NINTH LESSON The congregation stands for the Ninth Lesson. St John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
St John 1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Thanks be to God. 12 | CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS
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Stand Sussex Carol - traditional, arr. D. Willcocks (Choir) On christmas night all christians sing to hear the news the angels bring News of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King's birth. Then why should men on earth be so sad, since our Redeemer made them glad When from our sin he set us free, all for to gain our liberty? When Sin departs before thy grace then life and health come in its place Angels and men with joy may sing all for to see the newborn King. From out of the darkness we have light which made the angels sing the night Glory to God and Peace to men now and forever more. Amen.
COLLECT & BLESSING
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The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of thy only son, Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully receive him for our redeemer, so we may with sure confidence behold him, when he shall come to be our judge; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
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Amen. May he who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, grant you the fullness of inward peace and goodwill; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always.
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Be seated Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - F. Mendelssohn, descant by D. Willcocks (Choir and Congregation) Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim,“Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Refrain Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest Heav’n adored; Christ the everlasting Lord; Late in time, behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’incarnate Deity, Pleased with as man with man to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. Refrain Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth. Refrain
POSTLUDE: In dulci jubilo, BWV 729 - J.S. Bach
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The Thurible RECTOR’S NOTES So the world has celebrated the “heavenly birthday” of Mandela. “Each Easter marks the rebirth of our faith. It marks the victory of our risen saviour over the torture of the cross and the grave. Our Messiah, who came to us in the form of a mortal man, but who by his suffering and crucifixion attained immortality. Our Messiah, born like an outcast in a stable, and executed like criminal on the cross. Our Messiah, whose life bears testimony to the truth that there is no shame in poverty: Those who should be ashamed are they who impoverish others.” Nelson Mandela spoke these words at a Zionist Christian Church Easter Conference in 1994. “Mandela had courage that showed itself in leadership. He stood out, resisted, and fought… Resisting evil is a call of God. Christians disagree about whether force is justifiable, but are at one that resistance is essential. Easy to say, how hard to act! More than that, the act of resistance opens our souls to harm. In fighting hatred, we risk becoming what we resist.” So preached Archbishop
Justin Welby at a Mandela Memorial at St-Martin-in-theFields, London on Dec. 8th. He went on to quote Archbishop Desmond Tutu: “"I often surprise people when I say this. Suffering can lead to bitterness. But suffering is also the infallible test of the openness of a leader, of their selflessness. When Mandela had gone to jail, he had been one of the most angry. The suffering of those 27 years helped to purify him and grow the magnanimity that would become his hallmark. Jail helped Mandela learn how to make enemies into friends. It also gave him an unassailable credibility. When you speak of forgiveness, 27 years in prison sets you up very nicely.” At Mass during Advent, in the words of the proper preface, we pray that as we look for the second coming of Christ “we, without shame of fear, may rejoice to behold his appearing”. May Mandela now rejoice in the nearer presence of Christ.
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church. LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church.
RESOURCING OUR FAITH SERMON NOTES: Copies of recent sermons, including “The Advent Prose: desolation, abandonment, promise & liberation” from Fr. Mark Greenaway-Robbins, are now available in the Narthex.
FORMATION SESSION 9:30 am in the Bishops’ Room. ROSARY PRAYERS – THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES 9:45 am in the Lady Chapel. HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church. Followed by Coffee Hour in the Bishops’ Room. CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS WITH OCULUS CHOIR 4:00 pm in the Church.
FORMATION ON SUNDAY FORMATION SESSIONS IN ADVENT: PROPHECY AND THE COMING OF CHRIST Sunday, December 15, 9:30 am, Bishops’ Room Our Formation Sessions during the first three Sundays of Advent reflect upon the Old Testament lessons, all taken from the first part of Isaiah. The presenters describe the context of these passages and the larger concerns of prophecy in the Christian tradition. Advent 3 (December 15th ): Dr. Paul Stanwood (Isa. 11:1-10) Advent 4 (December 22nd ): Dr. Shirley Sullivan , Professor Emeritus of Classics (UBC) is discussing the seven “O Antiphons” and showing how they reveal Jesus in his full nature of God in human flesh. ALL WELCOME! 24 | THE THURIBLE
REFLECTIONS ON ADVENT AT VST An Advent Reflections booklet created by the Vancouver School of Theology – a compilation of reflections by students, staff, faculty, board members, alumni and emeriti – has contributions which include past and present clergy at St. James! http://www.vst.edu/main/2013/12/03/adventreflections-booklet SERMONS ON VIDEO Don’t forget to check out videos of our sermons online, at www.stjames.bc.ca. FEATURED RESOURCE – PROJECT CANTEBURY Project Canterbury is a free online archive of out-ofprint Anglican texts and related modern documents. It is not affiliated officially with any church body. http://anglicanhistory.org
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN ARE YOU BEHIND IN YOUR GIVING? At this time of year, if you would like to see where you are at with your pledged giving, please contact Philip via the office (office@stjames.bc.ca or 604.685-2532) who can provide that information for you. INTENTION CARDS – UPDATE Parishioners have now completed 49 intention cards totalling $114,806 (as of Dec. 8th). Our target amount in 2014 is $230,000 – which is the projected total of all regular giving and donations to Parish expenses. Don’t forget: if you are part of the pre-authorized debit arrangement (PAD) from your credit card, or bank account, please fill out a new intention card for 2014. Remember, if your circumstances change you are not bound to give the amount you pledged. It is an expression of commitment which can change during year depending on your circumstances.
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LITURGY AT CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS WORSHIP AND EVENTS Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5:00 pm: First Evening Prayer of Christmas at 5:30 pm: Vigil Mass of the Nativity - a family Liturgy in the Lady Chapel with carols and nativity costumes. Come dressed as a sheep, a king, a cow, a Mary, a Joseph, a star, an angel, even Herod! at 10:00 pm: Musical Prelude at 10:30 pm: Solemn High Mass of the Nativity with procession and blessing of the Creche. At the High Mass of the Nativity, December 24, 2013 the St. James’ Choir will be joined by members of the Richmond-Delta Youth Orchestra as they present the Messe de minuit pour Noël by the French baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Based on traditional French carols, Charpentier’s setting is at once charming, rustic, and brilliant. Mass begins at 10:30pm, and is preceded by a prelude of music for choir, orchestra, and organ, including the Christmas Concerto of Arcangelo Corelli at 10:00pm. Additional music includes beautiful seasonal works by Hugo Distler and William Mathias. Wednesday, Dec 25 at 8:00 am: Morning Prayer at 8:30 am: Low Mass of the Dawn 10:30 am: Procession to the Creche & Solemn High Mass of the Day 5:00 pm: Second Evening Prayer of Christmas Monday, January 6 at 6:30 pm: The Epiphany—Procession to the Creche with the Blessing of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh & Solemn High Mass followed by potluck dinner.
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ADVENT MESSAGE FROM THE FLOWER GUILD St. James’ is now in a season of penitential purple and no flowers - except for today, when pink flowers on the High Altar anticipate the rosy dawn of Christmas. Advent is the time of preparation for Christmas, of making ourselves more worthy of the great gift that God is preparing for us. Concentrating as we are on our own unworthiness (perhaps even guilt), giving thanks tends to become less important, and flowers are all about giving thanks. But wait! Advent will end and God’s great gift to us will be born to Mary in the stable in Bethlehem. Our gratitude can pour forth in flowers. The Flower Guild receives no money from Church funds, but depends entirely on free-will offerings from you – the congregation. We count on you to help us show the gratitude of St. James’ to God for the greatest gift of all – his own son. Please remember the Flower Guild in your Christmas budget and light up St. James’ with flowers of thanksgiving. Margaret Vickers All Christmas flower offerings go toward beautifying the whole Church for Christmas. Please email or phone the Church Office by 9 am on Monday, December 16th, with the wording of your dedication. All dedications will appear in the Christmas bulletins, which are being printed on December 17, so please contact us before the deadline! Linda Adams & Deanna Ferguson
OUTREACH TO THE WORLD LOWER MAINLAND CHRISTMAS BUREAU Each year the Christmas Bureau provides help to families who have low incomes or are on social assistance. Food gift certificates and toys are given to families with children between Wednesday, December 4 and Friday, December 20, upon registration. Complete packages are available in the Narthex with all the information, and the registration requirements. If you think you qualify, or if you know someone who could use the help, please pick up a package and spread the word. COMING HOME SOCIETY NEWS The Coming Home Society’s annual newsletter is available in the Narthex. Please take one and read about the Society’s work with young Aboriginal women at Young Wolves Lodge in 2013, and the celebration of its 10th Anniversary! On January 1st the Coming Home Society will be launching its first website. You will find us at www.cominghomesociety.com so check in regularly for news and updates. The website will make it easy for you to contact us, and easy for you to help in this important work of healing and reconciliation. In 2014 the Coming Home Society will not be one of the programs sponsored through the “Care & Share” diocesan outreach program. Its mandate has changed to providing seed money for new programs. The Coming Home Society now needs your support more than ever. You can give here at St. James through your offering envelopes. Our Envelope Secretary will forward your donations directly to the Coming Home Society. Our new website will also offer multiple ways for you to make contributions to the Society. Just visit the
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“Donate” page, click on the Canada Helps and PayPal buttons, and explore the options to find one that’s right for you. The Coming Home Society is a registered charity, and all donations will receive a charitable tax receipt. In 2013 two of our program graduates returned to Young Wolves Lodge as staff members! It doesn’t get any better than that! Please help us continue to offer healing and transformation in the lives of young Aboriginal women and their children. Linda Adams, Coming Home Society
ADVENT ROSARY PRAYERS ON SUNDAYS Rosary prayers - the Joyful Mysteries - will resume on Sundays before High Mass during Advent. 9.45 am in the Lady Chapel. Please speak to Fr. Mark if you would like to know more, or be willing to share in leading this devotion. THE UNCLUTTERED HEART: MAKING ROOM FOR GOD DURING ADVENT with Leah Postman Saturdays: December 21 10:30 am – 12 pm, May Gutteridge Room As we enter into one of the busiest, most pressured and distractible times of the year, how are we able to create space in our inner and outer lives in preparation for the birth of Christ? You are invited to join in a fourweek Advent series which will endeavour to be a place that allows for letting go of the demands of the season and the opportunity to clear away obstructions to God—our worries, distractions, negative habits—so that our hearts and spirits are open to God’s movement during this holy time. To register, please contact the St. James’ Office 604.685.2532 at or call Leah at 604.318.3460, or for further information.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE STREET OUTREACH GIFT CARDS Again this Advent, Fr. Matthew is receiving Gift Cards for distribution to disadvantaged members of our parish community. Favourite brands include: Tim Horton's, McDonalds, Army & Navy, and Subway. Suggested card amount is $10. This purchases a full meal and possibly a separate coffee, or for groceries at Army & Navy. Other amounts are most welcome. If possible, at time of purchase, request a receipt for each card. This provides a backup for the credit. Please drop off at Church Office, or directly to Fr. Matthew on Sunday. THANK YOU – OUTREACH FUND Many thanks go to Dr. John Conway, who donated the sum of $500 to the Outreach Fund. If others would like to do the same to this or any other church ministry, please mark your donation clearly on your envelope.
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OFFICE
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REMINDERS
NEIGHBOURHOOD
CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS The Church Office will be closed December 23, 24, 25 and 26. Regular office hours will be kept on December 27 & 28.
REMAND CENTRE CONVERSION TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING: COMMUNITY INFO MEETING Monday, Dec. 16, 5:30pm to 7:00pm Firehall Arts Centre, 280 East Cordova St. Doors Open: 5:30pm: Presentation and Q&A: 6:00pm
PARISHIONER PARKING RENEWAL FOR 2014 The time has come to renew parishioner parking passes for the year. If you wish to renew or obtain parking, please see Reece Wrightman or the church office. The fee will remain at $125.00 for the next year. If you know your fob number, please note it with your payment. ORDO CALENDARS ON SALE NOW The 2014 ORDO calendars are now for sale at a price of $15 each. Please see Reece Wrightman to purchase one.
In January 2014, construction will begin on the conversion of the former Remand Centre located at Powell and Gore. The upper floors have sat vacant for the last 11 years and are now being rebuilt into 96 units of low income and affordable housing. What were originally detention cells will be repurposed into bright, airy residential units that will be operated by The Bloom Group (formerly St. James Community Service Society) in partnership with BladeRunners. Construction of this important project is expected to take a year and will include some evening and weekend work. You are invited to meet the project team, hear about the construction plan, and ask any questions.
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DIDO’S “DID YOU KNOW?” THE O-ANTIPHONS These antiphons are traditionally said, or sung, before and after the Magnificat daily at Evening Prayer on the seven days, in the Roman usage, preceding Christmas Eve (17-23 Dec.). We do so every day at St. James. The name derives from the initial “O”, since each begins with this interjection. See page four this week and next for the full text of the antiphons, or take a copy of the St. James daily Office booklet for Advent, available in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The hymn “O come, O come, Emmanuel”, translated by John Mason Neale, is based on these O-Antiphons. The texts of the O-antiphons are a mosaic of scriptures from the Prophetic and Wisdom books. They were in use since the eighth century. O Sapentia (Wisdom / Eccl. 24.5); O Adonai (Lord / Ex. 6.13); O Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse / Isa. 11.10); O Claris David (Key of David / Rev. 3.7; cf. Isa. 22.22); O Oriens (Radiant Dawn / Zech. 6.12); O Rex Gentium (King of All Nations / Hag. 2.8); O Emmanuel (God-with-us / Isa. 7.14; 8.8). The Sarum rite (a modification of the Roman rite used at the cathedral church of Salisbury and in widespread use throughout England before the Reformation) began the antiphons on Dec. 16 and provided an additional eighth antiphon for Dec. 23 O Virgo virginum (Virgin of virgins) this arrangement was reflected in the calendar of the BCP.
ANNUAL VESTRY ANNUAL REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2014 VESTRY MEETING Please submit the Annual Report for your group or guild by December 31, 2013. The Office needs time to compile the reports for the Annual Vestry Meeting on Sunday, February 23 2014, so the earlier we receive your submissions the easier it will be for us. Thank you! Linda & Deanna, Office Managers
PARISH GUIDELINES BOOKING SPACES AT ST. JAMES’ If you want to use any space at St. James’ it is essential to make a booking with the Office in advance. If you are using a space without it being booked there is no guarantee you will have the use of it in the event of a scheduling conflict. Please support the work of the Parish by always booking the space you wish to use. SUBMISSIONS TO THE THURIBLE Thursdays at 9.00 am is the deadline for all parishioners for submissions to The Thurible or The Liturgy sections of the weekly Bulletin. Please note that the revised version of the Bulletin comprises three distinct sections: Introduction, The Liturgy and The Thurible. The Thurible comprises all submissions which are not directly part of the Liturgy of the Day. FEEDBACK We welcome feedback to The Thurible. If you can recommend sources of information for our various columns, let us know. Which columns do you find helpful? Perhaps you have ideas for new columns? What content can be improved?
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MASS THIS WEEK 2013 MON. DECEMBER 16 3rd Sunday of Advent O Sapientia
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For all at St. James’ serving in Building Management and Office Ministry 9:30 am in the Lady Chapel
TUES. DECEMBER 17 O Adonai
For all Readers and Intercessors throughout the year, and especially at this Festival time.
WED. DECEMBER 18
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
O Radix Jesse Ember Day
For all engaged in the Narthex and Front Steps ministries
THU. DECEMBER 19 O Clavis David
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For the work of the Servers and the Guild of St. Vincent 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
FRI. DECEMBER 20 O Oriens
For the work of the Guild of St. Cecilia, and the music ministry at St. James’
SAT. DECEMBER 21 O Rex Gentium
For the work of the Sanctuary Guild
SUN. DECEMBER 22
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Advent 4 O Emmanuel
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Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM
MON. DECEMBER 16
Num 24:2-7, 15-17a Ps 25:3-8 Mt 1:23-27
Ps 41, 52 Zech 1:7-17 Rev 3:7-13
Ps 44 Is 8:16 – 9:1 Mt 24:15-31
TUES. DECEMBER 17
Gen 49:2, 8-10 Ps 72:1-8 Mt 1:1-7, 17
Ps 45 Zech 2:1-13 Rev 3:14-22
Ps 47, 48 Is 9:1-7 O Sapientia Mt 24:32-44
WED. DECEMBER 18
Jer 23:5-8 Ps 72:11-19 Mt 1:18-25
Ps 24, 29 Gen 3:8-15 Rev 12:1-10
Ps 8, 84 Is 42:1-12 O Adonai Jn 3:16-21
THU. DECEMBER 19
Jg 13:2-7, 24-25 Ps 71:1-8 Lk 1:5-25
Ps 61, 62 Zeph 3:14-20 Tit 1:1-16
Ps 112, 115 Is 11:1-9 O Radix Jesse Lk 1:1-25
FRI. DECEMBER 20
Is 7:10-14 Ps 24 Lk 1:26-38
Ps 66, 67 1 Sam 2:1b-10 Tit 2:1-10
Ps 116, 117 Is 11:10-16 O Clavis David Lk 1:26-38
SAT. DECEMBER 21
SUN. DECEMBER 22
S of S 2:8-14 Ps 33:1-5, 20-22 Lk 1:39-45 Is 7:10-16 Ps 80:1-7, 16-18 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-25
Ps 72 2 Sam 7:1-17 Tit 2:11 – 3:8a
Ps 80 2 Sam 7:18-29 Gal 3:1-14
Ps 111, 113 Is 28:9-22 O Oriens Lk 1:39-48a Ps 146, 147 Is 29:13-24 O Rex Gentium Lk 1:57-66
Public prayer is offered every day in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel which is accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway. Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. THE THURIBLE | 31
CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Deacon Mother Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com
Building Manager & Assistant: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: Bruce McKenzie
CLERGY AVAILABILITY
PARISH OFFICERS
Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532 For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins: 778-316-7941 You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Graham Murchie Trustee: Paul Stanwood Treasurer: Angela Van Luven Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jane Turner Secretary: Erin Kenny
Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca Parish Office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm