High Mass
Aboriginal Day of Prayer | June 21, 2015 | 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, Church 8:30 am Low Mass, Church 9:30 am Formation, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 am Coffee Hour, 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 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. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. 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’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in 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 The work of the TRC has shown just how difficult the process of truth determination has been. Thousands of Survivors came forward and, in tears and with anger, shared their pain. They showed how humour, perseverance, and resilience got them through the hard-est of times, and how life after the schools sometimes just got too hard. They came forward to share their stories, not just to ease their burden, but also to try to make things better for their children and their grandchildren. Reconciliation is going to take hard work. People of all walks of life and at all levels of society will need to be willingly engaged. Reconciliation calls for personal action. People need to get to know each other. They need to learn how to speak to, and about, each other respectfully. They need to learn how to speak knowledgeably about the history of this country. And they need to ensure that their children learn how to do so as well. Reconciliation calls for group action. The 2012 Vancouver Olympics Organizing Committee recognized, paid tribute to, and honoured the Four Host First Nations at all public events it organized. Clubs, sports teams, artists, musicians, writers, teach-ers, doctors, lawyers, judges, and politicians need to learn from that example of how to be more inclusive and more respectful, and how to engage more fully in the dialogue about reconciliation. Reconciliation calls for community action. The City of Vancouver, British Columbia, proclaimed itself the City of Reconciliation. The City of Halifax, Nova Scotia, holds an annual parade and procession commemorating the 1761 Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Speeches are delivered and everyone who attends is feasted. The City of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, erected a sign at its outskirts with the city’s name written in Cree syllabics. Other communities can do similar things. Reconciliation calls for federal, provincial, and territorial government action. Reconciliation calls for national action. The way we govern ourselves must change. Laws must change. Policies and programs must change. The way we educate our children and ourselves must change. The way we do business must change. Thinking must change. The way we talk to, and about, each other must change. All Canadians must make a firm and lasting commitment to reconciliation to ensure that Canada is a country where our children and grandchildren can thrive. The Challenge of Reconciliation, from the “Closing Words of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission” http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/File/2015/Findings/Exec_Summary_2015_05_31_web_o.pdf 4 | HIGH MASS
Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE
At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT The Lord is the strength of his people, a safe refuge for his anointed; save your people, O Lord, and bless your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever. Psalm O Lord, I call to you, do not be deaf to my cry: lest, if you do not hear me I become like those who go down to the Pit. Dominus fortitudo (Mode II)
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Creator God, from thee every family in heaven and earth takes its name. Thou hast rooted and grounded us in thy covenant love, and empowered us by thy Spirit to speak the truth in love, and to walk in thy way toward justice and wholeness. Mercifully grant that thy people, journeying together in partnership, may be strengthened and guided to help one another to grow into the full stature of Christ, who is our light and our life. Amen.
All
The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of the prophet Isaiah. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, ‘My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God’? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:25-31
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Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
One day tells its tale to another, and one night imparts knowledge to another. Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world. Antiphon In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Antiphon Psalm 19:2-6, 14
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things HIGH MASS | 9
that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:4-9
Sub-deacon Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust, let me never be put to confusion: deliver me in thy righteousness; bow down thine ear to me, make haste to deliver me. Alleluia. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to deliver me. Alleluia. In te, Domine, speravi (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon Allll Deacon Allll
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 John. Glory be to thee, O Lord. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John testified to him and cried out, ‘This was he of whom I said, “He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.” ’) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known. John 1:1-18
Deacon Allll
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Fr. Douglas Fenton (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
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.
All All
Stand
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. HIGH MASS | 13
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. 14 | HIGH MASS
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law, O God; in your paths my feet may not falter; Incline your ear to me and hear my words; show me your marvelous loving kindness, O Saviour of those who take refuge at your right hand. Perfice gressus meos (Mode IV)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 379 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Rejoice, the Lord Is King Rejoice the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore. Refrain Lift up your heart! lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice! Jesus, the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love: when he had purged our stains, he took his seat above. Refrain
His kingdom cannot fail; he rules o'er earth and heaven; the keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given. Refrain
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He sits at God's right hand till all his foes submit, and bow to his command, and fall beneath his feet. Refrain Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come and take his servants up to their eternal home: We soon shall hear the archangel's voice, the trump of God shall sound: rejoice!
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: 16 | HIGH MASS
Stand
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS All sing
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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.
LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI
ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS 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. When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. ANTIPHON “What I tell you in the dark utter in the light,” says the Lord; “and what you hear whispered proclaim upon the housetops.” Psalm When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion: then were we like those who dream. Quod dico vobis (Mode IV) 20 | HIGH MASS
HYMN
Sit or kneel 352 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Amazing Grace Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray.
Celebrant
Great Creator, thou hast fed us with bread from heaven. Continue to renew us in thy truth, to give light to our minds, strength to our bodies, and seal us with thy Holy Spirit. We ask this in Christ’s name. Amen.
All
Stand
PROCESSION AND DEDICATION OF THE NISGA’A MASK The altar party, led by the Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga’a Dancers and Singers, will process to the Narthex. The newly installed Nisga’a mask will be sprinkled with holy water, censed, and dedicated. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Creator, Holy One, God of all creation and time, we give thee thanks that thou givest Sacred Places and Sacred Times. Today, on this Aboriginal Day of Prayer, we give thee thanks for the First Peoples of the World, for the special gifts which thou hast given to them to enrich the earth, and especially for the Nisga’a Nation, whose mask we dedicate today. We give thee thanks for all those who have gone before, who have prepared the way for us, walking in faith and in covenant with thee.
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Shield and care for us, as an eagle cares for its young. As thou comest to bring healing and nourishment to all, help us to live in kindness and gentleness, and to share thy peace with each other and with all the world, for thou art Lord and God of all. Amen.
The Nisga’a Dancers and Singers will offer two songs: K'am K'i'lhl Ts'ak Nisga'a (Nisga'a Common Bowl Song) - to honour the mask installation, and Yeen Ahl Ts'im Goyp'ax (Walk In the Light) - to honour and remember the missing and murdered Indigenous women. The altar party, led by the Nisga’a Dancers and Singers, will process to the chancel for a presentation from Keane Tait and his family.
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.
Be Seated
DISMISSAL
ANGELUS (see overleaf)
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ANGELUS
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HYMN 349 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — All People That on Earth Do Dwell All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice: him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, come ye before him and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; without our aid he did us make: we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto; praise, laud, and bless his Name always, for it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good, his mercy is for ever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure.
POSTLUDE Toccata on ‘Old Hundredth’ — Robert Hebble 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. HIGH MASS | 25
The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God
and in loving memory of my husband James Brandson from Elizabeth, the flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are given to the Glory of God, and in memory of Sanctuary Guild Members
Bertha Hoer, Kay Knight, May Knight, Gwen Manuel, and Maud Meal, and the flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are given to the Glory of God, and in memory of my Dad Winston Sandiford and in thanksgiving for the 52nd anniversary of my immigration to Canada from Barbados from Anita Sandiford.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY This National Aboriginal Day brings to a close the Anglican Church of Canada's #22 Days Campaign which has marked the publication of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Final Report, an extract from the closing words of which is printed for our Reflection this morning. During these #22 Days we have been encouraged to reflect again on the stories of aboriginal sisters and brothers in our own and earlier generations, the experience of individuals and peoples, to acknowledge and repent of past hurts, and to recommit to healing and reconciliation, to going forward together as the people of Canada. As witness to this church bells have been rung across the country: here at St. James' the bell has been tolled 22 times at least once on each of these 22 days by members of different community groups in the DTES, in itself a great witness to common concern amidst our local diversity. Let us hope and pray that these #22 Days mark not only the end of the Commission's formal work, for which we give thanks, but also the beginning of a new understanding of our journeying together. What has this Report to say to us here at St James'? How
does life here in our church community and here in Vancouver stand in the light of St. Paul's statement in the Letter to the Colossians, “ ... there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all!”?
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
****** At High Mass today we shall be honoured by the presence of Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga’a Dancers and Singers as on this National Aboriginal Day we dedicate the Nisga’a Mask. We shall also say farewell to Fr. Fenton in his capacity as Priest-inCharge, although he will remain our Archdeacon and a great friend of St James'. I take this opportunity to thank him for all that he has done in and for St. James' in these past few months, of which I know only a little - and that little is a great deal! We look forward to his Archidiaconal Visitations from time to time in the months ahead.
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Formation
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY (FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST) MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church FORMATION 9:30 am with Jerry Adams, Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Church
FORMATION TODAY: JOURNEYS – A FORMATION SERIES Sundays 9:30 am – 10:15 am Bishops’ Room The series continues with more amazing journeys that parishioners have taken involving social justice issues. June 21: Circle of Eagles Lodge – a documentary video made for the Lodge’s 40th Anniversary, and a talk about work there with Aboriginal people coming out of the federal prison system – Jerry Adams June 28: Reflections on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Closing Ceremonies in Ottawa 2015 Kelvin Bee & James Mckenzie 20 | THE THURIBLE
OUR PARISH FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS You may have noticed that there have been some changes to the Lady Garden in the past week. It is being redeveloped as a permanent memorial garden, and it will be the place of internment for the cremated remains of those who are currently buried at St. David’s and St. Luke’s. When St. David’s closed, one of the things that had to be cared for was the memorial garden. The relatives of those interned there expressed a desire to transfer their remains to another Anglican church. As St. James’ has had a long relationship with St. David’s, it seemed reasonable to move them here.
The memorial garden at St. Luke’s Court is to be relocated to the Lady Garden as well, where it will be much more accessible and visible in a location within the boundaries of the church. It will also be better maintained than at present. The garden will be dedicated and blessed when it is complete. After the remains have been relocated, the plants that were removed will be replaced and new plants (and hopefully a Dogwood that is not susceptible to disease) will be put in. The plaque that is currently at St. Luke’s listing the names of those whose ashes are interned will be relocated beside the columbarium in the church. We also hope to install new lighting and an irrigation system. To that end, donations for the restoration and lighting of the memorial garden would be very helpful. The electrical service to the rectory is being installed Monday, June 22. Initially, the electrician thought he would run the cable along the outside of the parish hall, but it will be cheaper and faster to run it in a direct line through the crypt, so that is what is being done. The work involves cutting a shallow channel through the concrete floor of the crypt, and we are told it will take only a few days. Obviously, the crypt will be closed to all activities next week.
There has been a delay in the installation of the LED lighting in the nave. We found that we have received a partial shipment of bulbs, so we will wait until everything we need is here. The painters will begin their work shortly, starting at the top of the church. All of the painting, church, hall and rectory, is expected to be complete by the end of August. As always, the Wardens are available to answer any questions. Reece Wrightman, People’s Warden BILLETS NEEDED Accommodation is needed for members of the choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge University, who will be presenting a concert here at St. James’ on the evening of Tuesday, July 21, and singing Compline on the evening of Wednesday, July 22. Hosts provide transportation to their home on each of those evenings, accommodation for the night, breakfast the next morning, and transportation back to St. James’. If necessary, car pool transportation back to the church could be arranged for the mornings of July 22 or 23. This is a chance to provide hospitality and meet some very talented young musicians! Please contact Gerald Harder by email at musicdirector@stjames.bc.ca or call the church office. THANK YOU Thank you everyone for all your kind words, good wishes, cards and mementos of my time with you at St. James’. This is not a goodbye but an au revoir. I will be down from time-to-time to visit. St. James’ is in my heart. May you have a wonderful summer, and I will see you in September. Mother Alexis MASTER OF CEREMONY EMERITUS A certificate of Master of Ceremony Emeritus was presented to Philip Green on Sunday June 7, 2015. Philip has served this parish faithfully as a Master of Ceremony for many years, and in recognition of his unfailing willingness to serve in numerous other capacities, Philip Green was hereby designated M.C. Emeritus. Wardens & Fr. Fenton
#22DAYS For the last time today, National Aboriginal Day (June 21), we will toll the bell 22 times. This will be done in remembrance of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women. KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation. Look at St. Mark’s Gospel 4.35-41. We hear of the time Jesus and his disciples were caught in a storm that frightened the disciples. They thought they were going to die. They called on Jesus, who was taking a nap, and Jesus got up and yelled at the storm and the storm stopped. This was one of the moments that the disciples began to realize that Jesus was not just an ordinary man. Jesus has control over the wind and rain and yet he is also concerned with each of us. He longs to bring us peace when we experience our own life storms. Parents: Have fun with this story. Role play the scene together and then ask your child(ren) what the disciples must have felt both when they were in the midst of the storm and then after Jesus calmed it. Ask your child(ren) when he/she has felt afraid and ask how it was resolved. Share together times when you felt Jesus calming the storms in your life.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS SERVICE OF ORDINATION JUNE 28 4:00 pm, St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Please keep the following people in your prayers as they prepare to be ordained deacons on June 28: Helen Lingham (St. Andrew, Langley), Paul Richards (Holy Trinity, White Rock), Clare Morgan (Christ Church Cathedral), and Alex Wilson (St. Paul).
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#22days
Ring the Church Bell to Honour Missing Women and Girls May 31 - June 21, 2015 St. James’ Anglican Church www.stjames.bc.ca #22days.ca
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National Aboriginal Day TODAY: Sunday, June 21 At the 10:30 am High Mass, when we shall again remember the missing and murdered Aboriginal women, the Nisga’a mask, formerly in the keeping of St. David of Wales Church, will be installed and dedicated in the Narthex.
We shall be honoured by the presence of the Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga’a Dancers & Singers.
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COMMEMORATION St. Alban First Martyr of Britain, c.304 June 22
Alban was a soldier in one of the Roman legions which guarded the province of Britannia early in the third century. This legion’s camp was at Veru-la′-mium, to the north of London. Though a pagan, Alban gave shelter to a Christian priest who was fleeing persecution. When he observed the priest doing his prayers, he was moved to question him about the Church’s faith. The priest’s replies led Alban to accept Christ as his only Lord and Saviour. In the meantime, reports that the priest was hiding with Alban reached the authorities. Soldiers were sent to seize the priest. When the detail reached his dwelling, Alban met them at the doorway. He was wearing his guest’s cloak, the customary garb of a Christian priest, and presented himself to the soldiers as the man they were looking for. Taken before the military governor, who discovered the ruse, Alban refused to offer the pagan sacrifices required by law. He was condemned to death and beheaded that same day. Alban’s martyrdom is considered to have been his baptism. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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COMMEMORATION The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist June 24 The birth of Saint John the Baptist is told in the Gospel according to Luke, where it serves as a bridge between the Old Testament and the time of Christ. The initial focus of Luke’s account is Zechariah the priest and his wife Elizabeth; and the evangelist draws on phrases and motifs from the Old Testament in order to associate them with Abraham and Sarah. Like those ancient figures, the parents of John the Baptist were righteous but childless. Moreover, Elizabeth herself (like Sarah) was well past menopause, so that according to nature she was no longer able to conceive a child. But just as God intervened to make Abraham and Sarah have a child and become the forebears of the chosen people, so an angel announced to righteous Zechariah that he and his wife were to have a son who would be the forerunner of the Chosen One, the Christ. So it came to pass that Elizabeth conceived and gave birth to a son, whom she named John. Then his father Zechariah prophesied, saying, You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins. Zechariah also saw that his son’s mission would prepare the way for the fulfilment of God’s oath, the oath which he swore to our father Abraham, to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. Thus, according to Luke, the birth of John the Baptist gathered up and embodied the whole truth of the Old Testament and made it ready for its own perfection in Christ Jesus, the One whose way John was born to prepare. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. JUNE 22
Wis 3:1-9 Ps 63:1-8 Mt 10:40-42
Ps 89:1-18 1 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 5:12-26
Ps 89:19-52 Num 16:1-19 Lk 21:29-36
TUES. JUNE 23
Gen 13:2, 5-18 Ps 15 Mt 7:6, 12-14
Ps 97,99 1 Sam 6:1-16 Acts 5:27-42
Ps 103 Sir 48:1-11 Lk 1:5-23
WED. JUNE 24
Is 40:1-11 Ps 85:7-13 Acts 13:14b-26
Ps 82, 98 Mal 3:1-5 Jn 3:22-30
Ps 80 Mal 4:1-6 Mt 11:2-19
THU. JUNE 25
Gen 16:1-12, 15-16 Ps 106:1-5 Mt 7:21-29
Ps 105:1-22 1 Sam 8:1-22 Acts 6:15 – 7:16
Ps 105:23-45 Num 17:1-11 Lk 22:24-30
FRI. JUNE 26
Gen 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Ps 128 Mt 8:1-4
Ps 102 1 Sam 9:1-14 Acts 7:17-29
Ps 107:1-32 Num 20:1-13 Lk 22:31-38
SAT. JUNE 27
Gen 18:1-15 Ps 123 Mt 8:5-17
Ps 107:33-43; 108:1-6 1 Sam 9:15 – 10:1 Acts 7:30-43
Ps 33 Num 20:14-29 Lk 22:39-51
SUN. JUNE 28
2 Sam 1:1, 17-27 Ps 130 2 Cor 8:7-15 Mk 5:21-43
Ps 118 1 Sam 10:1-16 Rom 4:13-25
Ps 62, 63 Ezek 3:4-11 Acts 9:32-43
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2015
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. JUNE 22
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Alban, 1st Martyr of Britain, c.304
For all those who offer the gift of life through organ donation and transplant
TUES. JUNE 23
5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Etheldreda, Abbess of Ely, c.678
For our parish, that we may serve God with singleness of heart
WED. JUNE 24
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
The Nativity of John the Baptist
For the wisdom to see God’s purpose for us as a parish
THU. JUNE 25
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Feria
For the safety and protection of all agriculture workers
FRI. JUNE 26
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For safe and hospitable homes for immigrants forced to flee
SAT. JUNE 27 St. Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria & Teacher of the Faith, 444 SUN. JUNE 28 Pentecost 5
For a right relationship with Christ, Self, Others and God’s earth.
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 4:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass, with anointing High Mass, with anointing Evensong
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 Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Interim Priest-in-Charge: 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
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. For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Father Kevin Hunt on his cell phone at: 778-984-3208. 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
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 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: vacant Secretary: vacant
PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’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: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: vacant 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 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca