High Mass
First Sunday of Advent | December 2, 2018 | 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 THE LAST ACCOUNT O LORD GOD, the Ancient of Days, for the mortal term which thy bounty giveth thou bringest every child into account. To each thou dost entrust the talents and pounds to employ unto the reckoning. O most merciful, most just, grant us while it is called to-day, the day’s grace for the day’s work. For now is the time to win our acceptance, now is the day of salvation. Grant that we stand not idle as the hours pass: set us to labour in thy vineyard, until the night come when no one can work. New every morning are thy mercies, new and sure and full. Withhold not from me, O my God, the best, the Spirit of thy dear Son; that in that Day when the judgment is set I may be presented unto thee not blameless, but forgiven, not effectual but faithful, not holy but persevering, without desert but accepted, because he hath pleaded the causes of my soul, and redeemed my life.
Eric Milner-White, My God My Glory
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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 OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness." Jeremiah 33:14-16
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Let none who look to you be put to shame; let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Antiphon Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. Antiphon Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. Antiphon Gracious and upright is the Lord; therefore he teaches sinners in his way. He guides the humble in doing right and teaches his way to the lowly. All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Antiphon Psalm 25:1-9 8 | HIGH MASS
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
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 Luke. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." Luke 21:25-36
Deacon People
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Fr. Neil Gray (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. 486 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart. Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy grace receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.
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Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
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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:
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. HIGH MASS | 17
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 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. HIGH MASS | 19
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)
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 Bishops’ Room for coffee hour. We also extend a warm invitation to follow up your coffee with a visit to the Advent Sale in the Parish Hall. 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 | 23
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible Notes from the Clergy “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! To help us, we have our Advent Formation study Walking Backwards to Christmas. There is the option to sign up via the Diocesan website www.vancouver.ca for the daily Advent email reflection, Living in the Edge. Many Christians find Advent an appropriate time for self-examination, 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.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
May the Lord, when he comes, find us watching and waiting! Fr. Kevin
INSIDE:
Our Parish
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
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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 Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After Mass in the Bishops’ Room EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH TODAY: WOMEN’S GUILD ADVENT SALE After all the services there will be an Advent Sale of preserves, home baking, honey, beeswax candles, PWRDF Christmas cards, and Ordo Calendars. TODAY: ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS Sun. Dec. 2, 4 pm Join us for an evening of candle lit Advent lessons and carols, with scripture, music and praise. TODAY: ADVENT FORMATION: Walking Backwards to Christmas This book study will work with Stephen Cottrell’s brilliant book Walking Backwards to Christmas. Using the deceptively simple device of telling the 26 | THE THURIBLE
Christmas story backwards Stephen Cottrell helps us encounter it as though for the first time. His approach enables us to get under the skin of a complex narrative, giving us insights into its many horrors as well as its joys. The books for this study are available for a one time suggested donation of $15.00 each. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. If you need assistance with the cost of the book, please see Mother Lucy or Fr. Kevin. Participants may attend either the Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon sessions. Please RSVP for the Thursday Sessions to Mother Lucy, as space is limited. lucy@stjames.bc.ca Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dec. 6, 13 & 20 Sundays after High Mass, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 HOT SOX Please donate part-woollen work socks for the Mission to Seafarers to give out at Christmas time. There will be a box for them in the narthex. The Women’s Guild will be wrapping them (and others collected from around the Diocese) on Fri. Dec. 7 at 10 am. The Mission was started from St. James in the 1890’s, and is very much appreciated by seafarers who are far from home. ST. JAMES’ ADVENT QUIET DAY Thur. Dec. 13, 10 am - 2 pm Advent Quiet Day led by Dr. Jason Brown. Participants are invited to begin the Day by attending if possible the 9:30 am Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please let the office know if you are planning to attend, for catering purposes: a light lunch will be provided. FLOWER DEDICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS Still several days to go before the big day but time to think about flowers for Christmas. If you are planning to donate flowers for Christmas please get your dedications into the office by Fri. Dec. 14 in order to get your dedication into the mass booklet. You will not be able to select a specific altar but just mention “Christmas Flowers”. The
Flower Guild would appreciate any donations of holly that parishioners may have in their gardens or neighbourhood. Please drop them off any time after Sun. Dec.16 near the flower room or in the stairwell outside the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS The Worldwide Mothers’ Union supports the 16 Days of Activism campaign, starting today and extending to Mon. Dec. 10. 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. 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 female parishioners to wear the white ribbon and male parishioners to wear the moose hide square, and all to take this pledge: I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls. 27-7 PRAYER Dec. 2 to Dec. 8 605 East Cordova St., thru the red basement door Join us for an Advent week of prayer. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/prayerindtes, or for more info email 247prayervancouver@gmail.com SJMA CHRISTMAS CONCERT Fri. Dec. 7 at 6:30 pm in the Church
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. DECEMBER 3 St. Francis Xavier, Missionary to the Far East, 1552
Is 4:2-6 Ps 122 Mt 8:5-13
Ps 1, 2, 3 Is 1:10-20 1 Th 1:1-10
Ps 4, 7 Am 2:6-16 Lk 20:1-8
TUES. DECEMBER 4 St. John Damascene, Priest & Teacher of the Faith, c.749
Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-8 Lk 10:21-24
Ps 5, 6 Is 1:21-31 1 Th 2:1-12
Ps 10, 11 Am 3:1-11 Lk 20:9-18
WED. DECEMBER 5 St. Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c.210
Is 25:6-9 Ps 23 Mt 15:29-39
Ps 119:1-24 Is 2:1-11 1 Th 2:13-20
Ps 12, 13, 14 Am 3:12 – 4:5 Lk 20:19-26
THU. DECEMBER 6 St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c.342
Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:19-24 Mt 7:21-27
Ps 18:1-20 Is 2:12-22 1 Th 3:1-13
Ps 18:21-50 Am 4:6-13 Lk 20:27-40
FRI. DECEMBER 7 St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher of the Faith, 397
Is 20:17-24 Ps 27:1-6, 17-18 Mt 9:27-31
Ps 16, 17 Is 3:8-15 1 Th 4:1-12
Ps 22 Am 5:1-17 Lk 20:41 – 21:4
SAT. DECEMBER 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Ps 147:1-12 Mt 9:35 – 10:1, 5-8
Ps 20, 21:1-7 Is 4:2-6 1 Th 4:13-18
Ps 110:1-5, 116, 117 Am 5:18-27 Lk 21:5-19
SUN. DECEMBER 9 Advent 2
Bar 5:1-9 Lk 1:68-79 Phil 1:3-11 Lk 3:1-6
Ps 148, 149, 150 Is 5:1-7 2 Pet 3:11-18
Ps 114, 115 Am 6:1-14 Lk 7:28-35
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2018
MASS TIMES
MON. DECEMBER 3 St. Francis Xavier, Missionary to the Far East, 1552
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. DECEMBER 4 St. John Damascene, Priest & Teacher of the Faith, c.749
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. DECEMBER 5 St. Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c.210
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. DECEMBER 6 St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c.342
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. DECEMBER 7 St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher of the Faith, 397
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. DECEMBER 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary SUN. DECEMBER 9 Advent 2
8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High 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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NOTES
NOTES
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 joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray
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 Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 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: Doug Ibbott, 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 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