High Mass
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost | November 19, 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 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 A STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “The Lord God then took the man and settled him in the garden of Eden to cultivate and care for it.” - Genesis 2:15 Lord, help me to do all that you ask, in the way that you ask, for as long as you ask, simply because you have asked it of me. “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them…” - Romans 12:4-6 Lord, help me to do all that you ask, in the way that you ask, for as long as you ask, simply because you have asked it of me. “This is what the Lord then said to Moses: ‘Tell the Israelites to take up a collection for me. From every man you shall accept the contribution that his heart prompts him to give to me.’” – Exodus 25:1-2 Lord, help me to do all that you ask, in the way that you ask, for as long as you ask, simply because you have asked it of me. “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” - Luke 12:48 Lord, help me to do all that you ask, in the way that you ask, for as long as you ask, simply because you have asked it of me. “Give and gifts will be given to you: a good measure, packed together, shaken down and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” - Luke 6:38 Lord, help me to do all that you ask, in the way that you ask, for as long as you ask, simply because you have asked it of me. Amen.
(Adapted from the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Conference, 2010)
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Notes
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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand. HYMN 318 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Rejoice Today with One Accord
Rejoice today with one accord, sing out with exultation; rejoice and praise our mighty Lord, whose arm hath brought salvation. His works of love proclaim the greatness of his name; for he is God alone, who hath his mercy shown: let all his saints adore him! When in distress to him we cried he heard our sad complaining; O trust in him, whate'er betide, his love is all-sustaining. Triumphant songs of praise to him our hearts shall raise: now every voice shall say, "O praise our God alway"; let all his saints adore him!
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Stand
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 — Denis Bédard
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See overleaf) COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, thou hast sent thy Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world. Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us, and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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 Book of Zephaniah. Be silent before the Lord God! For the day of the Lord is at hand; the Lord has prepared a sacrifice, he has consecrated his guests. At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the people who rest complacently on their dregs, those who say in their hearts, ‘The Lord will not do good, nor will he do harm.’ Their wealth shall be plundered, and their houses laid waste. Though they build houses, they shall not inhabit them; though they plant vineyards, they shall not drink wine from them. The great day of the Lord is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the Lord is bitter, the warrior cries aloud there. That day will be a day of wrath, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness, a day of trumpet blast and battle cry against the fortified cities and against the lofty battlements. I will bring such distress upon people that they shall walk like the blind; because they have sinned against the Lord, their blood shall be poured out like dust, and their flesh like dung. Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the Lord’s wrath; in the fire of his passion the whole earth shall be consumed; for a full, a terrible end he will make of all the inhabitants of the earth. Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Lord, you have been our refuge from one generation to another. Before the mountains were brought forth, or the land and the earth were born, from age to age you are God. You turn us back to the dust and say, “Go back, O child of earth.” Antiphon HIGH MASS | 9
For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it is past and like a watch in the night. You sweep us away like a dream; we fade away suddenly like the grass. In the morning it is green and flourishes; in the evening it is dried up and withered. Antiphon For we consume away in your displeasure; we are afraid because of your wrathful indignation. Our iniquities you have set before you, and our secret sins in the light of your countenance. So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. Antiphon Psalm 90:1-8, 12
EPISTLE READING Reader
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labour pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Reader All
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Alleluia. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits; and in his word I hope. Alleluia. De profundis (Mode V)
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, "For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, 'You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. HIGH MASS | 11
For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'" Matthew 25:14-30
Deacon People
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be seated Deacon Joyce Locht (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
Stand
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant
In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. Hear our prayer.
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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.
Stand
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
The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way. You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute. HIGH MASS | 15
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord. De profundis (Mode II)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 333 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — All My Hope on God Is Founded All my hope on God is founded; He doth still my trust renew. Me through change and chance he guideth, Only good and only true. God unknown, He alone Calls my heart to be his own.
Pride of man and earthly glory, Sword and crown betray his trust; What with care and toil he buildeth, Tower and temple, fall to dust But God's power, Hour by hour, Is my temple and my tower.
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God's great goodness aye endureth, Deep his wisdom, passing thought: Splendour, light and life attend him, Beauty springeth out of naught. Evermore From his store New-born worlds rise and adore. Daily doth th'Almighty giver Bounteous gifts on us bestow; His desire our soul delighteth, Pleasure leads us where we go. Love doth stand At his hand; Joy doth wait on his command. Still from man to God eternal Sacrifice of praise be done, High above all praises praising For the gift of Christ his Son. Christ doth call One and all: Ye who follow shall not fall.
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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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. For thou art the fountain of light and life for all thy creation; thou hast made us in thine own image, and dost raise us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:
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Stand
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 — Denis BÊdard
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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.
All
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 sin of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa brevis — Denis Bédard
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 Peace be to you and grace from him who freed us from our sin Who loved us all, and shed his blood that we might saved be. Sing holy, holy to our Lord The Lord almighty God Who was and is, and is to come Sing holy, holy Lord. Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein Rejoice on earth, ye saints below For Christ is coming, is coming soon for Christ is coming soon. E'en so Lord Jesus quickly come And night shall be no more They need no light, no lamp, nor sun for Christ will be their all! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come — Paul Manz 22 | HIGH MASS
HYMN
Sit or kneel 71 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts Jesus, the joy of loving hearts, true source of life, our lives sustain; from the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to you again. Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you rescue those who on you call: to those yet seeking, you are good; to those who find you, all in all. We taste of you, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still. We drink from you, the fountain-head, our thirsty souls from you we fill. Our restless spirits long for you, however may our lot be cast, glad when your gracious smile we view, blessed when our faith can hold you fast. Jesus, forever with us stay: make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed through the world your holy light.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Gracious God, in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ. May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever. 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 Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
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Stand
Be Seated
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 601 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending God, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and endless store: nature's wonder, Jesus' wisdom, costly cross, grave's shattered door; gifted by you, we turn to you, offering up ourselves in praise; thankful songs shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days. Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ, your Son: all at peace in health and freedom, races joined, the church made one. Now direct our daily labour, lest we strive for self alone; born with talents, make us servants fit to answer at your throne. Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain through powers your grace conferred: ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the gospel word. Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ's ageless call, healing, teaching, and reclaiming, serving you by loving all.
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POSTLUDE Fugue in D minor (BWV 538,2) — J. S. Bach 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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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Maureen Jane Smith, 1926 - 2014 from Martin.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY This week I received my Intention card and letter from Fr. Kevin regarding giving over the coming year. I also went to the diocesan council meeting last night and spent a lot of time working with all those on council on various motions, many of which had to do with financial stewardship in various places across the diocese. This bigger picture-view led me to consider giving in its broader context and helped me to understand why we have a month dedicated to thinking about stewardship of our time, talents and treasure. What we give here at St. James’ affects not only our ministry, but also that of others in our diocese, our brothers and sisters in faith. This past month, we have talked about financial giving, volunteering, legacy planning, and the fact that tithing (giving 10%) was a practice of our ancestors that for some is not a realistic amount, given the cost of living here in
Vancouver. However, for some of us it is, and there are some who are able to give more. All our contributions are valuable, and are given as each of us are able.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
Listening to the legal and financial conversations at the Diocesan Council, I began to think in terms of percentages. Perhaps you or I can’t manage 10% or more, but perhaps we can manage to give 1 or 2% more than we did last year. I found this to be a way to think about an increase that is easier to get my head round, and perhaps more manageable. Ultimately we give in response to God’s generosity to us, and God is very generous to us, and to our wider church. I hope this is of help to you while you discern what you are able to give for the God’s mission through our church. I am looking forward to celebrating with you on the 26th when we return our pledge cards and get to feast on pies! See you soon. Mother Lucy
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ TWENTY-FOURTH 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 TODAY: 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 Join us for a session 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. VACATION Fr. Kevin is on vacation this week. He will not be responding to emails until his return. 30 | THE THURIBLE
STEWARDSHIP Before you gather around the piano at 12:30 pm to sing with Gerald, please spend a few minutes with us over coffee or tea in the Bishop's Room to talk about church giving ideas with Doug Ibbott, Warden, & Hannah Skinner, members of the Stewardship Committee. Thank you. SERVICES LOCATION CHANGE All Monday to Friday services this week will be in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel (filming in the Church). 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 Sun. Nov. 26 On this final Sunday of our Stewardship Renewal, please join in for celebratory Coffee & Pie after High Mass. FORMATION – RULE OF LIFE Thurs. 23, 6 pm - 8:30 pm Join Mother Lucy for this session drawing 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. 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. Please bring a note pad or journal and something to write with. Space is limited so please register by emailing lucy@stjames.bc.ca ADVENT QUIET DAY Come, Be Still;...enter into the Beauty of Advent Come, Be Still;...and know that I am God Sat. Dec. 9, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Advent is that special time, before Christmas, when we wait with hope and anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ, our Lord. I invite you to
take time to let go of the busyness of your day-today life and join us for a Quiet Day. Together, we will explore a variety of ways to enter into the beauty of this sacred and holy time: through meditation, lectio devina, chanting in the style of Taize and labyrinth walking. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP the office by Thurs. Dec. 7. 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. 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. WHITE RIBBON AND MOOSE HIDE CAMPAIGN For the last few years the Global Mothers’ Union has promoted the White Ribbon Campaign, also known as the 16 Days of Activism, to fight genderbased violence against women and girls. This year the society is focusing on “stigma” where someone is ostracized, abused, rejected or treated negatively because of some characteristic they have, or something which has been done to them, such as rape or sexual exploitation in human
trafficking. Sadly, this reaction is directed towards the victim rather than the perpetrator. From November 26 to December 10 our members are inviting parishioners to wear a white ribbon to show support for this campaign, to break the silence, lift the shame and shift the blame. Or, if you are a man you may prefer to wear a moose hide square. What is this Moose Hide symbol?
One August morning in 2011 Paul Lacerte and his daughter, Raven, were hunting moose near the infamous Highway of Tears. They had brought down a moose that would help feed their family for the winter. As they worked they couldn’t help realizing how close they were to the highway that had brought so much sorrow to their communities. Paul recognized that his daughter deserved a life free of violence. What if they used the moose hide to become involved in the movement to end violence towards aboriginal women and children? Together with family and friends they cut up the moose hide and started the Moose Hide Campaign. The ribbons and squares will be available in the Narthex on Sun. Nov. 26. 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 THE THURIBLE | 31
DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. NOVEMBER 20 St. Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr, 870
2 Kg 23:21-25, 29-30a Ps 80:8-18 Mt 10:34-39
Ps 89:1-18 1 Macc 3:1-24 Rev 20:7-15
Ps 89:19-52 Hab 2:1-4, 9-20 Mt 17:1-13
TUES. NOVEMBER 21 The Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Is 7:10-15 Ps 132:6-10, 13-14 Lk 1:46-55
Ps 97, 99 1 Macc 3:25-41 Rev 21:1-8
Ps 94 Hab 3:1-10, 16-18 Mt 17:14-21
WED. NOVEMBER 22 St. Cecelia, Martyr at Rome, c.230
Ecc 51:1-12 Ps 126 Mt 10:28-33
Ps 101, 109:1-4, 2030 1 Macc 3:42-60 Rev 21:9-21
Ps 119:121-144 Mal 1:1, 6-14 Mt 17:22-27
THU. NOVEMBER 23 St. Clement, Bishop of Rome, c.100
2 Kgs 2:9-14 Ps 78:1-7 Lk 6:37-45
Ps 105:1-22 1 Macc 4:1-25 Rev 21:22-22:5
Ps 105:23-45 Mal 2:1-16 Mt 18:1-9
FRI. NOVEMBER 24 St. Andre Dung Lac & Companions, Martyrs in Vietnam, 1829
2 Cor 4:7-15 Ps 124 Mt 10:16-22
Ps 102 1 Macc 4:36-59 Rev 22:6-13
Ps 107:1-32 Mal 3:1-12 Mt 18:10-20
SAT. NOVEMBER 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century
1 Macc 6:1-13 Ps 124 Lk 20:27-40
Ps 107:33-43; 108:1 -6 Is 65:17-25 Rev 22:14-21
Ps 33 Mal 3:13 – 4:6 Mt 18:21-35
SUN. NOVEMBER 26 The Reign of Christ
Ezek 34:11-16, 20-24 Ps 95:1-7a Eph 1:15-23 Mt 25:31-46
Ps 118 Is 19:19-25 Rom 15:5-13
Ps 145 Zech 9:9-16 Lk 19:11-27
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MON. NOVEMBER 20 St. Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr, 870
12:10 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
TUES. NOVEMBER 21 The Presentation of the Virgin Mary
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. NOVEMBER 22 St. Cecelia, Martyr at Rome, c.230
12:10 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
THU. NOVEMBER 23 St. Clement, Bishop of Rome, c.100
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. NOVEMBER 24 St. Andre Dung Lac & Companions, Martyrs in Vietnam, 1829
12:10 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
SAT. NOVEMBER 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century SUN. NOVEMBER 26 The Reign of Christ
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass, with anointing High Mass, with anointing 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