High mass advent 2 dec 10 2017 web

High Mass

Second Sunday of Advent | December 10, 2017 | 10:30 am

Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES  To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;  To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;  To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;  To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 12:30 pm Formation, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 3:30 pm Christmas Tree Storytime, 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 “O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: ‘May they prosper who love you.

‘Peace be within your walls and tranquillity within your palaces.’

For my kindred and companions’ sake I will pray that peace be with you.”

Psalm 122.6-8

Muslim, Jewish, Christian Prayer for Peace “O God, you are the source of life and peace. Praised be your name forever. We know it is you who turn our minds to thoughts of peace. Hear our prayer in this time of war.

“Your power changes hearts. Muslims, Christians, and Jews remember, and profoundly affirm, that they are followers of the one God, children of Abraham, brother and sisters. Enemies begin to speak to one another; those who were estranged join hands in friendship.

Nations seek the way of peace together.

“Strengthen our resolve to give witness to these truths by the way we live. Give to us: understanding that puts an end to strife; mercy that quenches hatred, and forgiveness that overcomes vengeance.

Empower all people to live in your law of love.” from PaxChristi USA

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen — Johannes Brahms At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

HYMN 12 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — On Jordan’s Bank, the Baptist’s Cry On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry announces that the Lord is nigh; come then and hearken, for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings.

Then cleansed be every Christian breast, and furnished for so great a guest!

Yea, let us each our hearts prepare for Christ to come and enter there.

For thou art our salvation, Lord, our refuge and our great reward; without thy grace our souls must fade and wither like a flower decayed.

Stretch forth thine hand to heal our sore, and make us rise, to fall no more; once more upon thy people shine and fill the world with love divine.

All praise, eternal Son, to thee, whose advent sets thy people free; whom with the Father we adore and Spirit blest, for evermore. Amen.

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KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Missa primi toni — Costanzo Porta

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, who sent thy servant John the Baptist to prepare thy people to welcome the Messiah, inspire us, the ministers and stewards of thy truth, to turn our disobedient hearts to thee, that when the Christ shall come again to be our judge, we may stand with confidence before his glory; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Isaiah.

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." A voice says, "Cry out!" And I said, "What shall I cry?" All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!" See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.

Isaiah 40:1-11

Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

You have been gracious to your land, O Lord, you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.

You have forgiven the iniquity of your people and blotted out all their sins. Antiphon 8 | HIGH MASS

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.

Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Antiphon Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Truth shall spring up from the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

Antiphon The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness shall go before him, and peace shall be a pathway for his feet. Antiphon Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

EPISTLE READING Reader

A reading from the Second Letter of Peter.

But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.

2 Peter 3:8-15A

Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. I was glad when they said unto me: we will go into the house of the Lord.

Alleluia. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Alleluia.

LĂŚtatus sum (Mode V)

HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,'" John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, "The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

Mark 1:1-8

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.

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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

Will you not turn, O God, and give us life again, that your people may rejoice in you?

Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.

Deus, tu convertens (Mode III)

HYMN

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

106 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — There’s a Voice in the Wilderness There’s a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod: prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places, where the Lord our God may go!

O Zion, give voice to good tidings, ascend to the heights and sing!

Proclaim to a desolate people the coming of their King.

The works of pride all perish, like flowers they shall decay; the power and pomp of nations shall pass like a dream away.

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But your word, O God, is faithful, your arm, O Lord, is strong; you stand in the midst of nations, and you will right the wrong.

You will feed your flock like a shepherd, and fold the lambs to your breast; in pastures of peace you’ll lead them, and give to the weary rest.

There’s a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod: prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places, where the Lord our God may go!

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 Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt cĂŚli et terra Gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.

Hosanna in excelsis.

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Missa primi toni — Costanzo Porta

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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 Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace.

Missa primi toni — Costanzo Porta

COMMUNION Celebrant All

+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world.

O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

MOTET A spotless rose is blowing, Sprung from a tender root, Of ancient seers foreshowing, Of Jesse promised fruit; Its fairest bud unfolds to light Amid the cold, cold winder, And in the dark midnight.

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The rose which I am singing, Whereof Isaiah said, Is from its sweet root springing In Mary purest maid; For through our God’s great love and might, The Blessed Babe she bare us In a cold, cold winter’s night.

A spotless rose — Herbert Howells

HYMN

Sit or kneel 303 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — O Word Immortal of Eternal God O Word immortal of eternal God, only-begotten of the only Source, for our salvation stooping to the course of human life and born of Mary's blood; sprung from the ever-virgin womanhood of her who bare thee, God immutable, incarnate, made as man with man to dwell, and condescending to the bitter Rood; Save us, O Christ our God, for thou hast died to save thy people to the uttermost, and dying tramplest death in victory; one of the ever-blessèd Trinity, in equal honour with the Holy Ghost, and with the eternal Father glorified.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

Faithful God, we thank thee for feeding us with this heavenly banquet.

Help us always to hear the prophet's call to turn our hearts to thee; in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Amen.

BLESSING Celebrant

All

Kneel 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 Ghost, 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 116 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Your Kingdom Come "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. 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 to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY St. John the Baptist’s instruction “Prepare ye the way of the Lord!”, memorably and repetitively set to music as the opening song of the 1970s musical Godspell (reference to which immediately dates the writer of these Notes), was addressed to his hearers 2000 years ago, but speaks as powerfully to Christians and to all of good will today, in this season of Advent.

“Prepare ye the way of the Lord!”

Christians are invited, indeed urged, to live by and work for the values of God’s kingdom, as we pray each day, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.” These values are to love God and to love our neighbour as ourselves, to be signs of God’s passion for justice for the poor and oppressed, to be agents of forgiveness, peace and reconciliation in this so broken and divided world, to care for the gift of creation entrusted to us. We are called to model these values together as the Church of God, globally, nationally and in our neighbourhood, and also in our individual lives as we seek by grace to become more Christ-like.

Here at St. James’ the Street Outreach Initiative, our association with Salal & Cedar and the MetroVancouver Alliance, the Coming Home Society and the Outreach Committee are all expressions of these kingdom values, alongside our daily offering of worship and prayer.

Advent is an opportunity too for each of us to hold up the mirror of God’s Spirit to ourselves, reflecting on how in our own lives we express these values, on how you, how I, may be more gracefilled, more Christ-like signs of the kingdom.

Inform.

Inspire.

Invite.

“Prepare ye the way of the Lord!”

Fr. Kevin

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ SECOND 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 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Bishops’ Room FORMATION 12:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel CHRISTMAS TREE STORYTIME 3:30 pm in the Church

OUR PARISH NO SILENT PRAYER There will be no Silent Prayer this afternoon. It will resume Jan. 14, 2018.

WEEKDAY MASSSES All weekday masses this week will be in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel owing to filming in the Church.

CONVERSATION Confessional / Spiritual Conversation before Christmas by appointment with one of the priests.

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VOLUNTEER REGISTRY On behalf of the clergy at St. James', I would like to invite you to prayerfully consider joining our brand new Volunteer Register.

It's easy! Just click the link in the electronic Thurible to sign up, or email Audrey: audrey@stjames.bc.ca or call the office. You will receive occasional email updates about volunteer opportunities at St. James' and you will be well on your way to participating in many old and new initiatives. Signing up comes with no obligation; you are free to accept as many or as few of our invitations as you are able.

Go on, sign up, spread the word and be part of the light here at St. James'. Thanks very much. Mother Lucy FORMATION – THE SONGS OF ADVENT Thursdays Dec. 14 & 21 at 6-8 pm in the Boardroom Sundays Dec. 10 & 17 at 12:30-2:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Jump into Advent with scripture and song! As familiar as we are with the songs of Christmas, there are four songs recorded in the Bible to celebrate the birth of Jesus that most of us aren’t familiar with. The angels sang a song to the shepherds. Mary sang a song to God after she had time to get over the shocking news that she was going to be the mother of the Savior. Simeon also had a song. Then there’s Zechariah’s song.

Zechariah was an elderly priest who sang after being visited by an angel.

This wasn’t like a Broadway musical—these people didn’t suddenly burst into song. But the ancient church captured their words and created songs known as canticles.

For the Thursday evening slot, register with Mother Lucy as space is limited: lucy@stjames.bc.ca or let the office know if you are coming to the Sunday sessions so we know how many booklets and sandwiches we will need: office@stjames.bc.ca | 604-685-2532

FLOWER DEDICATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS If you are planning to donate flowers for Christmas please get your dedications into the office by Fri. Dec. 15 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 members will be grateful for any holly or shrubs with red berries that you can spare from your gardens. Please bring them to church a day or two before Sat. Dec. 23, when we will be making the arrangements. Many thanks. Celia Dodds (President)

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS CHRISTMAS FOOD COLLECTION FOR FIRST NATIONS YOUTH The Coming Home Society and Mothers' Union will be collecting non-perishable food donations again this year for Aboriginal youth. These young people, many of whom are already parents, and some of whom are homeless, have a really tough time in the month after Christmas, when all their resources are exhausted. Your food donations will help enormously.

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: FILM & DINNER Tues. Jan. 16 at 6:30 pm in the Bishops' Room Discussion will be facilitated by Rev. Laurel Dykstra, Salal & Cedar Ministry. The dinner & the film are free but it is a fundraiser for Salal & Cedar Ministry. A sign-up sheet will be available in the Narthex in January.

LIVE NATIVITY Sat. Dec. 16, 1-3 pm (performance at 2 pm) 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver In the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi, Salal + Cedar tells the about the birth of Jesus with community players and live animals. Along with our partners at St. John Shaughnessy we offer the community an all fun, all ages, all bodies, no memorization pageant in which everyone who wants to be is part of the story. We need performers and volunteers and audience to make this happen: 10-noon rehearsal, lunch for participants, 1 pm petting zoo opens, 2 pm pageant. Come and be a part of one of the funniest things we do all year. Contact us at salalandcedar@vancouver.anglican.ca to let us know you're coming. Later in the day join Earthkeepers at their Carols for the Climate fundraiser.

This year, instead of putting your donations into bags, there will be decorated boxes under our very first St. James' Christmas tree, at the back of the church. Please bring any nourishing, nonperishable food donation you can contribute, and put it into one of the boxes. We will be collecting right up until the last Sunday in Advent, and the donations will be put together and distributed to needy youth in the week after Christmas.

The new Coming Home Society newsletters are available in the Narthex this morning. Please take one and read about the Aboriginal youth that you are supporting with your prayers, your presence, and your financial and food donations. You are making such a difference in their lives!

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. DECEMBER 11 Feria

Is 35:1-10 Ps 85:8-13 Lk 5:17-26

Ps 25 Am 7:1-9 Rev 1:1-8

Ps 9, 15 Is 5:8-12, 18-23 Mt 22:23-33

TUES. DECEMBER 12 Our Lady of Guadaloupe, Patron of the Americas, 1531

Zech 2:10-13 Ps 132:6-10, 13-14 Lk 1:39-47

Ps 26, 28 Am 7:10-17 Rev 1:9-16

Ps 36, 39 Is 5:13-17, 24-25 Mt 22:34-46

WED. DECEMBER 13 St. Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304

Song of Sol 6:1-9 Ps 131 Jn 1:9-13

Ps 38 Am 8:1-14 Rev 1:17 – 2:7

Ps 119:25-48 Is 6:1-13 Mt 23:1-12

THU. DECEMBER 14 St. John of the Cross, Mystic, Teacher of the Faith, 1591

Song of Sol 3:1-4 Ps 121 Jn 16:12-15, 25-28

Ps 37:1-18 Am 9:1-10 Rev 2:8-17

Ps 37:19-42 Is 7:1-9 Mt 23:13-26

FRI. DECEMBER 15 Feria

Is 6:1-3 Ps 23 Lk 10:1-9

Ps 31 Hag 1:1-15 Rev 2:18-29

Ps 35 Is 7:10-25 Mt 23:27-39

SAT. DECEMBER 16 O Sapientia

Sir 48:1-11 Ps 80:1-3, 14-18 Mt 17:9-13

Ps 30, 32 Hag 2:1-9 Rev 3:1-6

Ps 42, 43 Is 8:1-15 Mt 24:1-14

SUN. DECEMBER 17 Advent 3

Is 61:1-4, 8-11 Ps 126 or Lk 1:47-55 1 Thess 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

Ps 63:1-8, 98 Am 9:11-15 2 Th 2:1-3, 13-17

Ps 103 Is 13:6-13 O Sapientia Jn 5:30-47

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MASS TIMES

MON. DECEMBER 11 Feria

12:10 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

TUES. DECEMBER 12 Our Lady of Guadaloupe, Patron of the Americas, 1531

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. DECEMBER 13 St. Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304

12:10 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

THU. DECEMBER 14 St. John of the Cross, Mystic, Teacher of the Faith, 1591

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. DECEMBER 15 Feria

12:10 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

SAT. DECEMBER 16 O Sapientia SUN. DECEMBER 17 Advent 3

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.

We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca