Advent 1 -- December 1, 2019

Solemn Mass

First Sunday of Advent | December 1, 2019 | 10:30

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, Parish Centre 10:30 am Solemn Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 4:00 pm Advent Lessons & Carols, Church ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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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 If you want God, and long for Union with him, yet sometimes wonder what that means or whether it can mean anything at all, you are already walking with the God who comes. If you are at times so weary and involved with the struggle of living that you have no strength even to want him, yet are still dissatisfied that you don't, you are already keeping Advent in your life.

All your hopes and disappointments, your joy and suffering, your achievements and failure, your ups and downs; none of it is wasted. Providing only that you consent, and hold to that consent without qualification, the work of grace is going on in you through the whole business of living, to hollow you out, to make you capax Dei as the old mystics used to say, able to receive God We are an Advent people. The season of Advent celebrates in symbolic form a reality of our own lives and of all men's destiny with God, because he who came in weakness at Bethlehem is he who will come again.

Constantly he comes. He came as a man into our human situation, accepted human experience as his own and lived it through to the bitter end, in order that what was bitter might be turned into sweetness and human experience become an expression of his sacrificial, redeeming love. He has transformed it from the inside, and offered us the possibility of allowing him to transform it in our lives too. The one historical, unique birth at Bethlehem makes possible his birth in the many lives of those who will receive him, to whom he gives the power to become children of God. He is born in us continually as our minds, our actions, our reactions, our relationships, our experience and our prayer are Christified. But this is a lifetime's task, and we need to pray constantly from the still pre-Christian areas in us, “Come, Lord Jesus”.

“Longing for God” The Coming of God, Dame Maria Boulding, OSB © SPCK 1982, p: 1,7 &9 Selected for the 2017 Advent Program of the RC Diocese of Arundel & Brighton, UK.

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Chorale prelude on ‘Wachet auf, ruft us die Stimme’ — Gottfried August Homilius At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

HYMN

Stand 14 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — The Advent of Our God The advent of our God With eager prayers we greet, And singing haste upon the road His glorious gift to meet.

The everlasting Son Scorns not the Virgin's womb; That we from bondage may be won He bears a bondsman's doom.

Daughter of Sion, rise To meet thy lowly King; Let not thy stubborn heart despise The peace he comes to bring.

On clouds of dazzling light, As judge he comes again, His scattered people to unite, With him in heaven to reign.

Let evil flee away, Ere that great hour shall dawn, Let this old Adam day by day The new Man all put on.

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Praise to the incarnate Son, Who comes to set us free, With Father, and with Spirit One, To all eternity. Amen.

KYRIE ELEISON Allll sing

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Amen.

All

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The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader

Be seated A reading from the Book of Isaiah.

The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!

Isaiah 2:1-5

Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.

I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord."

Now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Antiphon Jerusalem is built as a city that is at unity with itself; To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord. Antiphon For there are the thrones of judgement, the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you.� Antiphon “Peace be within your walls and quietness within your towers.

For my brethren and companions' sake, I pray for your prosperity.

Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek to do you good." Antiphon Psalm 122 8 | SOLEMN MASS

SECOND READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans.

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light; let us live honourably as in the day, not in revelling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarrelling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Romans 13:11-14

Sub-deacon Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. Alleluia. Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Alleluia.

Ostende nobis (Mode VI)

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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, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.�

Matthew 24:36-44

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

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.

All All

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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.)

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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Be seated

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you, my God, I put my trust; let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me; let none who look to you be put to shame.

Ad te, Domine, levavi (Mode II)

HYMN

Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.

116 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — “Your Kingdom Come” - On Bended Knee "Your kingdom come" -- on bended knee the passing ages pray; and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom's day.

But the slow watches of the night not less to God belong, and for the everlasting right the silent stars are strong.

And lo, already on the hills the flags of dawn appear.

Gird up your loins, you prophet souls; proclaim the day is near: the day in whose clear shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, when justice shall be throned in might, and every hurt be healed: when knowledge, hand in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad— the day of perfect righteousness, the promised day of God.

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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who in the fullness of time came among us in our flesh and opened to us the way of salvation.

Now we watch for the day when he will come again in power and great triumph to judge this world; that we, without shame or fear, may rejoice to behold his appearing.

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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SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Allll sing

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Kneel

Blessing and glory and thanksgiving be unto thee, almighty God, our heavenly Father, who 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; who made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memorial of that his precious death, until his coming again.

Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee; and grant that we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks, he brake 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 ye all, of this; 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.” +

Allll Celebrant

Allll

Wherefore, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, we thy humble servants with all thy holy Church, remembering the precious death of thy beloved Son, his mighty resurrection, and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming again in glory, do make before thee, in this sacrament of the holy bread of eternal life and the cup of everlasting salvation, the memorial which he hath commanded: We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we entirely desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we and all thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion; And we pray that by the power of thy Holy Spirit, all we who are partakers of this holy communion may be fulfilled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

AGNUS DEI Allll sing

INVITATION TO 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 wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, 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.

ANTIPHON The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, and our land shall bring forth its increase. Psalm I will listen to what the Lord God is saying: for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him.

Dominus dabit benignitatem (Mode I)

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 275 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Blessed Jesu, Mary’s Son Blessed Jesu, Mary’s son, For mankind to earth thou camest, But the saving battle won, Now at God’s right hand thou reignest; On thy people pour thy blessing, Gathered here, thy name confessing.

By this sacramental sign, Token of thy bitter passion, Through these gifts of bread and wine Thine own image in us fashion: By this food thy grace doth send us From all ills of soul defend us.

In this mystery of grace Which we celebrate before thee, Come, O Saviour, show thy face To the faithful who adore thee: All our sins by thee forgiven, Grant us here the joys of heaven.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

God for whom we wait, thou hast fed us with the bread of eternal life.

Keep us ever watchful, that we may be ready to stand before the Son of man.

We ask this in the name of Christ the Lord.

Amen.

All

BLESSING

Celebrant

All

Remain standing

Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you, scatter the darkness from before your path, and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory; 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

Stand

Be Seated

Stand

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ANGELUS

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HYMN 88 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.

Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art: dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver, born a child, and yet a king, born to reign in us for ever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.

By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne.

POSTLUDE Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland —Johann Pachelbel During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Parish Centre for coffee hour.

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 Thurible Clergy Notes “Coming, ready or not!” Do you remember the seeker’s signal in the children’s game ‘Hide and Seek’ that she is opening her eyes and beginning to search, whether or not the hiders have managed to find a secret refuge? Too late now, if you’re caught, you’re caught!

This is the Advent call of Jesus too: “Coming, ready or not!” Jesus is on the lookout for each of us, whether we have prepared ourselves to welcome him, or we have chosen to run or hide away.

He came in his birth at Bethlehem, in a stable of all places and with his parents on an enforced journey away from home; he and his family were soon to be refugees in a foreign land. He comes today in those around us, made in his image and likeness, our families and friends; those who are sleeping on the steps of St. James’ and in our streets. He breaks into our lives too in our bible reading, at home and in church, and when we come to celebrate Mass together. We believe that he will in the fulness of time come again in glory, presenting us to the Father in the renewal and fulfilment of all creation.

But let’s try to be ready, to recognise and welcome him whenever and however he comes!

Inform.

Inspire.

Invite.

Many Christians find Advent an appropriate time for selfexamination, to make their confession or to have a spiritual conversation with a priest or soulfriend. Your clergy are here for you: please feel free to make an appointment with any of them.

May the Lord, when he comes, find us watching and waiting!

Fr. Kevin

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 Parish Centre SOLEMN MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After Solemn Mass in the Crypt ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS 4 pm in the Church EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH RIP ALEX CURRIE Long-time parishioner Alex Currie died on Mon. Nov. 18. His requiem will be held on Sat. Dec. 7 at 2 pm. May Alex rest in peace and rise in glory.

WELCOME BACK We are glad to welcome back Deacon Joyce on her return from sabbatical leave. Deacon Joyce will minister at Solemn Mass once a month, work alongside Fr. Kevin in pastoral care, and develop her ministry with Fr. Matthew in the Street Outreach Initiative.

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ORDO KALENDAR 2020 St. James’ 2020 Kalendar is now available, $15.

Please see Reece Wrightman for your copy.

FORMATION: PRAYING THROUGH ADVENT We will be looking at different types of prayer and how to wait patiently for Christmas when the pressure to move quickly is all around us.

Wednesday night and Thursday morning sessions allow everyone to take part. Wednesday nights are 6 pm to 8 pm in the Parish Centre with a light supper-- Dec. 4, 11 & 18. Thursday sessions (Dec. 5, 12 & 19) are in the Parish Centre after Mass, 10:15 am – noon. Hot drinks will be available. Please register with Mother Lucy via email: lucy@stjames.bc.ca HOT SOX Please donate part-woollen work socks, or funds to purchase them, for the Mission to Seafarers There will be a box for them in the narthex. The Women’s Guild will be wrapping them on Wed. Dec. 11 at 10 am in the Parish Centre. The Mission was started from St. James’ in the 1890s, and is very much appreciated by seafarers who are far from home.

“PURSE” FOR MOTHER LUCY. As many of you know, the people of St. James’ have always blessed their departing clergy with a “purse,” or collection of money to thank them for all they have done for us, and to assist them with transitioning to the next phase of their lives. To contribute to the purse, you can add some money or a cheque (with Clergy Discretionary Fund in the memo) to your Sunday offering envelope. Write clearly on the envelope the amount you are designating for the purse. You can also drop cash or a cheque off to the church office. Please make your contributions by Sun. Dec. 22 so that there is time to record and compile them before Mother Lucy's last Sunday, which is Dec. 29.

FLOWER DEDICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas is rapidly approaching, and it is time to think about flower dedications for Christmas.

Flowers are exceptionally expensive particularly at this time of year, and we spend $400 to $500 on the Christmas display. We depend on parishioners’ generosity to make the church as beautiful as possible, so the Flower Guild are asking you to consider whether you would like to dedicate flowers to a loved one or for personal gratitude for blessings received.

If you would like to dedicate flowers this Christmas, we ask you to notify the office before the week of Dec 8 - 15 in order to get your dedication into the service booklet. You cannot specify a particular altar but just say “Christmas Flowers.” Many thanks, Celia Dodds (Flower Guild President)

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS SJMA CHRISTMAS CONCERT Come celebrate the holiday season with us! Please note we are in a different location this year.

Fri. Dec. 6, 6 pm Reception| 6:30 pm Concert Buddhist Temple, 220 Jackson Ave, Van. Tickets are by donation.

MOTHERS’ UNION CHRISTMAS FOOD & CLOTHING DRIVE The Mothers Union and the Coming Home Society are once again sponsoring a Food and Clothing Drive for two organizations this Christmas – The Aboriginal Front Door and Warriors Against Violence. The Drive begins next Sunday and extends until Dec. 29. Please bring your items in a bag or box and leave them in or near the Baptistry.

The Aboriginal Front Door is a street-front drop-in, assisted by the friends and family of Kelvin Bee. At this time of year warm clothing is in high demand – parkas, gloves, mittens, toques, scarves and warm socks. As well, non-perishable food items such as canned soup, canned stew, beans, instant coffee, Ryvita, pancake mix and so on, would be most welcome.

The Warriors Against Violence Society is supported by the Coming Home Society. It is a unique program that works with Aboriginal families and individuals to help them overcome domestic anger and abuse – one of the legacies of the Residential School system. January is a lean month, and Warriors Against Violence really appreciate having non-perishable food donations to pass on to the families who attend their workshops and healing circles.

ADVENT 2019: A COMPANION The Diocese is offering a daily Advent meditation contributed by Archbishop Melissa and spiritual directors in the diocese. Each day includes a selected image, hymn, or poem that evokes the actions of Advent: waiting, longing, anticipating, expecting, and preparing. It’s free to subscribe.

Sign up for the daily email here: tinyurl.com/ advent2019 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS The Worldwide Mothers’ Union supports the 16 Days of Activism -- Mon. Nov. 25 to Tue. Dec. 10.

This is also known as the White Ribbon Campaign.

Encouraging people to talk about gender-based violence is critical in breaking the silence and stigma that victims can often face and removing myths that can keep people silent. Creating a safe and non-judgmental environment may encourage those experiencing gender-based violence to speak out. It is therefore important to be aware of how to respond and support those who disclose such experiences.

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Here are some general principles to consider: •Violence and abuse is always wrong and never acceptable.

•The responsibility for the abuse lies with the perpetrator.

•Ultimately, only the person experiencing abuse can decide what course of action to take.

We invite all parishioners to wear the white ribbon if you are a woman and the moose hide square if you are a man and take this pledge: I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls. care+share care+share is a diocesan program which invites parishes and individuals to support a particular ministry over a two-year period. In the past, our own Street Outreach Initiative has benefited significantly from care+share. Diocesan Synod nominated the Urban Aboriginal Ministry led by the Revd Vivian Seegers for support in 2020/21.

For details of this ministry and how to donate go to the DNW website: www.vancouver.anglican.ca/ news/care-share-advent-campaign-for-2019

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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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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. DECEMBER 2 Feria

Is 2:1-5 Ps 122 Mt 8:5-13

Ps 1, 2, 3 Am 2:6-16 2 Pet 1:1-11

Ps 4, 7 Is 1:10-20 Mt 21:1-11

TUES. DECEMBER 3 St. Francis Xavier, Missionary to The Far East, 1552

Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-8 Lk 10:21-24

Ps 5, 6 Am 3:1-11 2 Pet 1:12-21

Ps 10, 11 Is 1:21-31 Mt 21:12-22

WED. DECEMBER 4 Nicholas Ferrar, Founder of Little Gidding Community, 1637

Is 25:6-9 Ps 23 Mt 15:29-39

Ps 119:1-24 Am 3:12 – 4:5 2 Pet 3:1-10

Ps 12, 13, 14 Is 2:1-11 Mt 21:23-32

THU. DECEMBER 5 St. Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c.210

Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:19-24 Mt 7:21-27

Ps 18:1-20 Am 4:6-13 2 Pet 3:11-18

Ps 18:21-50 Is 2:12-22 Mt 21:33-46

FRI. DECEMBER 6 St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c.342

Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1-6, 17-18 Mt 9:27-31

Ps 16, 17 Am 5:1-17 Jude 1-16

Ps 22 Is 3:8-15 Mt 22:1-14

SAT. DECEMBER 7 St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher of the Faith, 397

Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Ps 147:1-12 Mt 9:35 – 10:1, 5-8

Ps 20, 21:1-7 Am 5:18-27 Jude 17-25

Ps 110:1-5, 116, 117 Is 4:2-6 Mt 22:15-22

SUN. DECEMBER 8 Second Sunday of Advent

Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-7, 18-19 Rom 15:4-13 Mt 3:1-12

Ps 148, 149, 150 Am 6:1-14 2 Th 1:5-12

Ps 114, 115 Is 5:1-7 Lk 1:57-68

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE

MASS TIMES

MON. DECEMBER 2 Feria

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

TUES. DECEMBER 3 St. Francis Xavier, Missionary to The Far East, 1552

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. DECEMBER 4 Nicholas Ferrar, Founder of Little Gidding Community, 1637

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. DECEMBER 5 St. Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c.210

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. DECEMBER 6 St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c.342

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. DECEMBER 7 St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher of the Faith, 397 SUN. DECEMBER 8 Second Sunday of Advent

8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am Solemn Mass 5:00 pm 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

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

Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht (on sabbatical leave) Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray Father Neil Ferneyhough

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 pastoral care and support please contact the Parish Office in the first instance.

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson, 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Peggy Smyth wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Jenny Johnson Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood Librarian: Lynann Burton

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