High Mass
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost | November 12, 2017 | 10:30 am
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 12:30 pm Formation, Parish Hall 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission. If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection ASPECTS OF STEWARDSHIP Stewardship is part of living out our Baptismal Covenant, the Five Marks of Love we considered in Lent:
Tell: proclaim the Good News Teach, Baptize and Nurture Tend: to respond to human need by loving service Transform unjust structures of society, challenge violence and oppression, pursue peace & reconciliation Treasure: safeguard integrity of creation, sustain and renew the life of the earth
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Sonatina: Gottes Zeit is die allerbeste Zeit (BWV 106) — J. S. Bach At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
HYMN 496 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — O Christ the Lord, O Christ the King O Christ the Lord, O Christ the King, who wide the gates of death didst fling, whose place upon creation’s throne by Easter triumph was made known, rule now on earth from realms above, subdue the nations by thy love. Lord, vindicate against men’s greed the weak, whose tears thy justice plead; thy pity, Lord, on men who lie broken by war and tyranny; show them the cross which thou didst bear, give them the power that conquered there. Let those whose pride usurps thy throne acknowledge thou art Lord alone; cause those whose lust torments mankind thy wrath to know, thy mercy find; make all the rebel world proclaim the mighty power of thy blest name.
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So shall creation’s bondage cease, its pangs of woe give birth to peace; and all the earth, redeemed by thee, shall know a glorious liberty: O haste the time, make short the days, till all our cries dissolve in praise.
KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Missa brevis — Antonio Lotti
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See overleaf)
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Eternal God, who hast caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning, grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
All
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Wisdom of Solomon. Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her. She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her. One who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, for she will be found sitting at the gate. To fix one’s thought on her is perfect understanding, and one who is vigilant on her account will soon be free from care, because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought. Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Be pleased, O God, to deliver me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let those who seek my life be ashamed and altogether dismayed; let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced. Antiphon Let those who say to me “Aha!” and gloat over me turn back, because they are ashamed. Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation say for ever, “Great is the Lord!” Antiphon But as for me, I am poor and needy; come to me speedily, O God. You are my helper and my deliverer; O Lord, do not tarry. Antiphon Psalm 70
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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel's call and with the sound of God's trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Sub-deacon Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with their lamps: and at midnight there was a cry made: behold the bridegroom cometh: go ye out to meet him, Christ the Lord. Alleluia. Keep awake therefore: for ye know neither the day nor the hour. Alleluia. Quinque prudĂŠntes vĂrgines (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus said, "Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a shout, 'Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.' Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise replied, 'No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.' And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us.' But he replied, 'Truly I tell you, I do not know you.' Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Matthew 25:1-13
Deacon People
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Fr. Kevin Hunt (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & ACT OF REMEMBRANCE Celebrant
Stand
In peace, let us pray to the Lord. After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. All Hear our prayer.
All
After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. And may light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
All
After the Two Minutes Silence to remember the fallen: ....we will remember them. We will remember them.
All
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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
All
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kneel
All
PEACE
Stand
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
Steady my footsteps, O Lord, according to your promise; let no iniquity have dominion over me, O Lord. Perfice gressus meos (Mode VIII)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 351 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the
Anthem Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem, Cleave the skies with shouts of praise; Sing to him who found the ransom, Ancient of eternal days, God eternal, Word incarnate, Whom the heaven of heaven obeys. Ere he raised the lofty mountains, Formed the seas, or built the sky, Love eternal, free, and boundless, Forced the Lord of life to die, Lifted up the Prince of princes On the throne of Calvary. Now on those mountains Stands the sapphire throne, all bright, With the ceaseless alleluias Which they raise, the sons of light; Sion's people tell his praises, Victor after hard-won fight.
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Bring your harps, and bring your incense, Sweep the string and pour the lay; Let the earth proclaim his wonders, King of that celestial day; He the Lamb once slain is worthy, Who was dead, and lives for ay. Laud and honour to the Father, Laud and honour to the Son, Laud and honour to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One, One in love, and One in splendor, While unending ages run.
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. Who by water and the Holy Spirit hast made us a holy people in Jesus Christ our Lord; thou dost renew that mystery in bread and wine and nourish us, to show forth thy glory in all the world. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Missa brevis — Antonio Lotti
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” +
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
Allll
Celebrant
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa brevis — Antonio Lotti
THE COMMUNION Celebrant All
+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.
All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.
MOTET Haste Thee, O God to deliver me, make haste to help me. Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul. Let them for their reward be soon brought to shame, that cry over me: "There, there, there."
But let all those who seek thee be joyful and glad in thee, and let all such as delight in thy salvation say always: "The Lord be praised!" Amen. Haste thee, O God — Adrian Batten
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 302 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — O Thou, Who at Thy Eucharist O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray that all thy Church might be for ever one, grant us at every Eucharist to say with longing heart and soul, "Thy will be done." O may we all one Bread, one Body be, through this blest Sacrament of unity. For all thy Church, O Lord, we intercede; make thou our sad divisions soon to cease; draw us the nearer each to each, we plead, by drawing all to thee, O Prince of Peace; thus may we all one Bread, one Body be, through this blest Sacrament of unity. We pray thee too for wanderers from thy fold; O bring them back, good Shepherd of the sheep, back to the faith which saints believed of old, back to the Church which still that faith doth keep; soon may we all one Bread, one Body be, through this blest Sacrament of unity. So, Lord, at length when sacraments shall cease, may we be one with all thy Church above, one with thy saints in one unbroken peace, one with thy saints in one unbounded love; more blessèd still, in peace and love to be one with the Trinity in Unity.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Living God, in the eucharist thou dost fill us with new hope. May the power of thy love, which we have known in word and sacrament, continue thy saving work among us, and bring us to the joy thou dost promise. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All
BLESSING Celebrant
All
Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
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Stand
Be Seated
ANGELUS
Stand
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HYMN 362 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Glorious things of thee are spoken, Sion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken Formed thee for his own abode: On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. See, the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove: Who can faint, while such a river Ever flows their thirst to assuage? Grace, which like the Lord the giver, Never fails from age to age. Saviour, if of Sion's city I through grace a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in thy name: Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Sion's children know.
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POSTLUDE Prelude & fugue in A minor — Georg Böhm During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation. For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.
Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY This weekend we observe Remembrance Day and take a time of silence to pray for those who sacrificed their lives in battles for the freedom that we have today. We give thanks to those who have given their lives for us. We give thanks to Christ our redeemer who gave up his life on the cross, and seek ways to follow him as his disciples. It is unlikely that where we are we will be asked to sacrifice our lives in battle, but we are called to sacrifice in other ways. In the way we spend our time, our money and our lives as an offering of sacrifice, thanksgiving and praise to God.
As you know, St. James’ has a reputation for being a BIG presence in our local community and we seek to continue to be a bright beacon here on the DTES. To do that we need you, people who know us and people we do not yet know! For example, one of our upcoming initiatives is to have the main church open to the public more often during the day. We trialled this on October 2nd with great success. When the doors are open people come in seeking a quiet space, a moment of prayer, and the
sacraments, God is drawing people to us and to God’s self. To keep the church open we need volunteers to be present in the space. Can you give a few hours of your time? You will be given support and training and will work alongside others in this ministry of presence.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
This is just one example of a way you can serve here. Can you use an iron? Can you sew, or make a pot of coffee? Do you listen well, can you pray with people? And who do you know who is looking for volunteer work or better yet, seeking Jesus!? What we do here at St. James’ is made possible by a wide cross section of people, not just Christian people, or the folks you see at Mass. Consider the bargain sale that happens twice a year. Many of the volunteers who come to set up and serve at these events do not attend church, and yet here they are. Go on, sign up, spread the word and be part of the light here at St. James’.
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Relationships & Fellowships
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Daily Lectionary
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Bishops’ Room EVENING PRAYER, 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH SERVICES LOCATION CHANGE All Monday to Friday services this week will be in the Lady Chapel (filming in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel). ADVENT BOUTIQUE The Women’s Guild will hold their Advent Boutique Sale on Sun. Dec. 3. Other guilds, groups or individuals are invited to join them. To reserve a table please call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213. REIGN OF CHRIST Nov. 26 On this final Sunday of our Stewardship Renewal, please join in for celebratory Coffee & Pie after High Mass. 28 | THE THURIBLE
CHOIR The High Mass Choir is very much looking forward to presenting glorious music at the Midnight Mass of Christmas Eve. This year we will be singing the Messe de Minuit pour Noël by the French baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier, accompanied by an ensemble of top-notch musicians. You are invited to help underwrite the honoraria for our musicians, either anonymously or as a dedication. Speak to our Organist & Choirmaster Gerald Harder for more information. FORMATION -- MUSIC IN WORSHIP Sun. 19 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Music Formation with Gerald Harder, St. James’ Church Director of Music, Parish Hall Come and join us for two formation sessions on music in worship, the why and the how will be covered with a mixture of learning and participation round the piano. Think you can’t sing? Wrong! Our voices together are sweet music to God’s ears, so come along for some learning and tips from Gerald! Light lunch will be provided. FORMATION – RULE OF LIFE Thurs. 23, 6 pm - 8:30 pm Join Mother Lucy for this two-part series on Rule of Life. Light snacks, tea and coffee will be available and participants should enter through the Chapel Walkway on Cordova Street to meet in the Boardroom upstairs next to the main office. Sessions will be interactive and will draw on the Benedictine Rule of Life, Anglican spirituality and the experiences of the group. The goal is for each individual to cultivate their own rule of life to begin working with in daily life. Please bring a note pad or journal and something to write with. Space is limited so please register by emailing lucy@stjames.bc.ca
FUNERAL PLANNING November, the month of remembering, All Saints’, All Souls’ and Armistice Day, is a timely reminder to us all of our own mortality, and of our responsibility to prepare ourselves spiritually and by ordering our affairs. For the sake of family & friends, it is important that we have a Will, and that we leave instructions regarding our preferred funeral arrangements. The Office has a form available for this purpose, and the Legacy booklet from the Diocese has a very helpful Checklist of things to bear in mind when preparing to make a Will. Copies are available today. TREASURER’S REPORT Our financial situation sits within the scope of the 2017 budget. To date, some expenditures have been slightly greater than planned, and rental income and regular giving have been lower than expected. It had been anticipated that by year-end the balance would come close to our target, however, agreements for substantial film industry productions in the final months of the year have been made and these will likely bring us to a surplus position. Generous bequests this year from our much missed Alice Rolfe, and Dr. John Conway, have added to our endowment. An earlier donation of Dr. Conway’s, of late last year, is now formally the John Conway Outreach Fund, the mission of which is the aid of refugees, both international and local. Preliminary work on the Rectory renovation has been underway for some time now and expenses on that front are just as expected from the budgeting process. We are thankful for our able investment managers at Odlum Brown, our accountant and dedicated office team, and our Rector, Wardens, and Trustees. Their work together in nurturing and administering God's gifts in the form of our endowment, your contributions to the parish of St. James', and those of the many who have gone before us, allow us to sustain the life and mission of St. James'. Christopher Orr
HOT SOCKS Fathers Cooper and Edwardes from St. James’ started ministering to seamen both spiritually and socially in the 1890s. St. James’ was sending bales of clothing to out-lying parts of the province and these ministries continue to this day. Socks (need to be 50% wool) are collected by Anglican Church Women throughout the diocese. Please bring socks to the decorated box in the Narthex by Nov. 26 to be wrapped by the St. James’ Women's Guild at the Mission to Seafarers waterfront location on Fri. Dec. 1 at 9.30 am. We welcome assistance with the packing, so meet at the church around 9 am. It is a short walk and a car may be available. Any questions? Ask Mary Brown.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS MVA DELEGATES ASSEMBLY Nov. 29 at 6:30 pm Britannia Secondary School - Cafeteria,1661 Napier St Meeting to review the year, do Alliance business and ensure we are ready to keep up the momentum into 2018. Each member organization is required to send a minimum of two delegates to the assembly. A maximum of ten are welcome. Each individual must RSVP on their own at info@metvanalliance.org or talk to Justin Berger, Pat McSherry or Fr. Matthew Johnson. We have five event planning teams working on this event including, communications, turnout, program, logistics and floor team. If you would like to build your skills as part of the assembly planning team please email info@metvanalliance.org LEGACY, LOVE LETTERS + HEART WILLS Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14 | 6:30 – 9:00 pm Celebration Hall at Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street Free workshops. For info and to register go to: http://willoweol.com/love-letters-heart-wills/ THE THURIBLE | 29
DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. NOVEMBER 13 St. Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk, & Martyr, 1623
1 Pet 3:13-17 Ps 31:1-5 Jn 12:24-26
Ps 80 Neh 9:1-15 Rev 18:1-8
Ps 77 Jl 1:1-13 Mt 15:1-20
TUES. NOVEMBER 14 Consecration of Samuel Seabury, 1st Anglican Bishop in North America, 1784
Ezek 34:11-16 Ps 40:5-11 Mt 9:35-38
Ps 78:1-39 Neh 9:26-38 Rev 18:9-20
Ps 78:40-72 Jl 1:15 – 2:2 Mt 15:21-28
WED. NOVEMBER 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1280
Wis 6:1-11 Ps 82 Lk 17:11-19
Ps 119:97-120 Neh 7:73b – 8:3, 518 Rev 18:21-24
Ps 81, 82 Jl 2:12-19 Mt 15:29-39
THU. NOVEMBER 16 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093
Is 58:6-12 Ps 146:4-9 Mt 25:31-40
Ps 23, 27 1 Macc 1:1-28 Rev 19:1-10
Ps 85, 86 Jl 2:21-27 Mt 16:1-12
FRI. NOVEMBER 17 St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200
Eph 4:1-16 Ps 112:4-9 Mt 24:42-47
Ps 88 1 Macc 1:41-63 Rev 19:11-16
Ps 91, 92 Jl 2:28 – 3:8 Mt 16:13-20
SAT. NOVEMBER 18 St. Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680
Eph 4:1-6 Ps 122 Mt 19:27-29
Ps 87, 90 1 Macc 2:1-28 Rev 20:1-6
Ps 136 Jl 3:9-17 Mt 16:21-28
SUN. NOVEMBER 19 Pentecost 24
Zeph 1:7, 12-18 Ps 90:1-8, 12 1 Thess 5:1-11 Mt 25:14-30
Ps 66, 67 1 Macc 2:29-43, 49 -50 Acts 28:14b-23
Ps 19, 46 Hab 1:1-4, 12 -2:1 Lk 16:1-13
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MASS TIMES
MON. NOVEMBER 13 St. Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk, & Martyr, 1623
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. NOVEMBER 14 Consecration of Samuel Seabury, 1st Anglican Bishop in North America, 1784
5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
WED. NOVEMBER 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1280
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. NOVEMBER 16 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093
9:30 am in the Lady Chapel
FRI. NOVEMBER 17 St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. NOVEMBER 18 St. Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 SUN. NOVEMBER 19 Pentecost 24
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 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. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 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
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. 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
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca