Sunday of All Saints, November 3, 2019

Procession and Solemn Mass

All Saints’ Sunday | November 3, 2019 | 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, Parish Centre 10:30 am Solemn Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ 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 PRAYER FOR THE COMMUNITY Heavenly Father, you gather us together in our faith journey Trusting in you, we join one another as a community A community of faith on a journey A journey to grow ever deeper in our faith In our Love In our Desire to long for you Along the way, remind us of your Love Of your sacrifice for us Of your ever mindful presence Let us never lose hope along the way Help us to be strong Strong in Faith Strong in Love Strong in our Desire to be ever mindful of your presence For it is in your strength and Love and the Graces you bestow upon us, that we can go out and share in your Love and Faith with all those in our community.

It is in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reins with you and the Holy Spirit one God For ever and ever Amen.

https://www.praywithme.com/prayer-for-the-community.html Accessed 10/30/19

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Variations on ‘For all the saints’ — Denis Bédard At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT Rejoice we all, and praise the Lord, celebrating a holy day in honour of all saints: in whose solemnity the angels are joyful, and glorify the Son of God. Psalm Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. Glory be . . .

Gaudeamus—Healey Willan

PROCESSION

During the solemn procession the hymn on the next page will be sung. A station will be made during the processional; the versicle, response and prayer for this are printed below.

STATION COLLECT

Celebrant All

The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

The memory of the just is blessed.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

God of holiness, thy glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith and prayers of thy saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy: through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

All

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN 276 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — For All the Saints For all the saints, who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them the victor's crown of gold.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

O blest communion, fellowship divine! we feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; sweet is the calm of Paradise the blessed.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way.

Alleluia, Alleluia!

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From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

The congregation may be seated when the Celebrant sits

Glória in excélsis Deo et in terra pax homínibus bonae voluntátis.

Laudámus te, benedícimus te, adorámus te, glorificámus te, grátias ágimus tibi propter magnam glóriam tuam, Dómine Deus, Rex cæléstis, Deus Pater omnípotens.

Dómine Fili Unigénite, Iesu Christe,

Glory be to God on High, and in earth peace, good will towards men.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, We glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly king, God the Father almighty.

O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ; Dómine Deus, Agnus Dei, Fílius Patris, O Lord God, Lamb of God, son of the qui tollis peccáta mundi, miserére nobis; Father, that takest away the sin of the qui tollis peccáta mundi, súscipe depreworld, have mercy upon us. catiónem nostram.

Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer.

Qui sedes ad déxteram Patris, miserére Thou that sittest at the right hand of God nobis. the Father, have mercy upon us.

Quóniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dómi- For thou only art holy; thou only art the nus, Lord; tu solus Altíssimus, Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost Iesu Christe, cum Sancto Spíritu: +in glória +art most high in the glory of God the Dei Patris. Amen.

Father. Amen.

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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy Church, the mystical Body of thy Son, grant us grace to follow thy blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys thou hast prepared for those who love thee; through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Amen.

All

Stand

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Daniel.

In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream: I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, and four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another. As for me, Daniel, my spirit was troubled within me, and the visions of my head terrified me. I approached one of the attendants to ask him the truth concerning all this. So he said that he would disclose to me the interpretation of the matter: ‘As for these four great beasts, four kings shall arise out of the earth. But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom for ever—for ever and ever.’

Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALM

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

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing his praise in the congregation of the faithful.

Let Israel rejoice in his Maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Antiphon

Let them praise his Name in the dance; let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people and adorns the poor with victory.

Let the faithful rejoice in triumph; let them be joyful on their beds. Antiphon Let the praises of God be in their throat and a two-edged sword in their hand; To wreak vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples; Antiphon To bind their kings in chains and their nobles with links of iron; To inflict on them the judgement decreed; this is glory for all his faithful people.

Hallelujah! Antiphon Psalm 149

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians.

In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory. I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.

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at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

Ephesians 1:11-23

Sub-deacon All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden: and I will give you rest.

Alleluia. For my yoke is easy: and my burden is light. Alleluia.

VenĂ­te ad me (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and face the book of the Gospels

Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.

Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry.

Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets. But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt.

Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you."

Luke 6:20-31

SERMON Fr. Mark Bonney, Dean of Ely, UK 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

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.)

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

Be seated

My saints will have joy and happiness forever, says the Lord. Give ear to my words, O Lord; give heed to my sighing. I will enter your house, I will bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you.

HYMN

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

432 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be O what their joy and their glory must be, those endless Sabbaths the blessèd ones see; crowns for the valiant, to weary ones rest: God shall be all, and in all ever blest.

What are the monarch, the court and his throne?

What are the peace and the joy that they own?

Tell us, ye blest ones, that in it have share, if what ye feel ye can fully declare!

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Truly Jerusalem name we that shore, vision of peace, that brings joy evermore; wish and fulfillment can severed be ne’er, nor the thing prayed for come short of the prayer.

We, where no troubles distraction can bring, safely the anthems of Sion shall sing, while for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise thy blessèd people shall evermore raise.

There dawns no Sabbath, no Sabbath is o’er, those Sabbath-keepers have one and no more; one and unending is that triumph-song which to the angels and us shall belong.

Now, in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high, we for that country must yearn and must sigh, seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, through our long exile on Babylon's strand.

Low before him with our praises we fall, of whom and in whom, and through whom are all: of whom, the Father; and through whom, the Son; in whom, the Spirit, with these ever one.

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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Celebrant

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.

Who in the multitude of thy saints hast compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses, that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us, and together with them may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

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 coeli et terra Gloria tua.

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

Hosanna in excelsis.

Stand 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.

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Kneel

All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again;

who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

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Celebrant

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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

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

Lamb of God, that takest away the 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.

Setting: Missa ‘O quam gloriosum est regnum’ — Tomás Luis de Victoria

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.

MOTET In the heavenly kingdom the souls of the Saints are rejoicing, who followed the footsteps of Christ their master: since for the love of him they freely poured out their lifeblood, therefore with Christ they reign forever.

Alleluia.

In the heavenly kingdom — William H. Harris

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HYMN

Sit or kneel

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

Lord of hosts, we praise thy glory reflected in thy saints.

May we who share at this table be filled with the joy of thine eternal kingdom, where Jesus is Lord, now and for ever.

Amen.

BLESSING Celebrant

All

Remain standing The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

DISMISSAL

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Stand

Be Seated

Stand

ANGELUS

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HYMN

Stand 381 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Jerusalem the Golden Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, beneath thy contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed: I know not, oh I know not, what social joys are there, what radiancy of glory, what light beyond compare.

They stand, those halls of Sion, conjubilant with song, and bright with many an angel, and all the martyr throng: the Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene; the pastures of the blessèd are decked in glorious sheen.

There is the throne of David, and there, from care released, the song of them that triumph, the shout of them that feast; and they who, with their Leader, have conquered in the fight, for ever and for ever are clad in robes of white.

Oh sweet and blessèd country, shall I ever see thy face?

Oh sweet and blessèd country, shall I ever win thy grace?

Exult, O dust and ashes! the Lord shall be thy part: His only, his for ever, thou shalt be, and thou art!

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POSTLUDE Placare Christe servulis (Op. 38, No. 16) — Marcel Dupré The French organist Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) wrote this toccata for All Saints in the summer of 1942, as part of a larger collection entitled Le tombeau de Titelouze. It is based on the hymn Placare Christe Servulis, which is found in the Roman Breviary as a hymn for Matins and Vespers for the Feast of All Saints. The first two verses of this hymn are translated as follows: TO Thy poor servants reconciled show mercy, Christ, for whom the mild and Virgin Patroness this grace implore before Thy Father's face.

Ye glorious hosts, whose circle nine before God's throne refulgent shine, shield us with your celestial arms from past, present, and future harms.

Played on (nearly!) full organ as specified by the composer, the melody is first introduced in the top voice of the manuals, and then taken up by the pedals. This interchange continues to the conclusion, where there is a brilliant two-part cadenza in fifths and sixths, which goes up two octaves to prepare for a typical Dupré flourish of big chords to finish the piece.

During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Parish Centre to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

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

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

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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God, and in memory of Mr. Michael Heng from his loving wife & family, and in loving memory of Charles A. Moore by the family, and with thanksgiving for 40 years as a parishioner of St. James’ Church from Peter Symons.

The Thurible CLERGY NOTES The days are shorter, we put our clocks back in an effort to control our access to daylight, but we are heading into a season of darkness and then waiting.

Waiting and praying for the time when we celebrate the light of the world, Jesus incarnate God, alive and among us in the flesh.

It’s around this time of year that people say things like “where does the time go?” Or how is it almost Christmas already?” Then begins the frenzy. This year for our Advent formation we will be looking at different types of prayer, offering space for practice, discussion and reflection. There will be more info to follow on this.

In the mean time I’d like to go back to the map that we stuck our pins in and ask about meet ups. I’ve spoken to lots of you individually about meeting in groups based on geography, for example the north shore, what would it be like to get together for coffee with others who live in that area and talk scripture? Is this something you’d be

interested in doing in the area where you live? We have people in East Van, downtown, here near the church etc. I believe that small group gatherings like this are essential for us to flourish. By getting to know one another and studying together we can find new ways to be God’s church in the world.

This week the Heart of the City Festival is on and St. James’ will be busy. We’ve already had the Cantata Singers and the All Souls Mass, with more to come. Take a look through the Heart of the City brochure, I found I was surprised by how much great art and theatre is happening in our neighbourhood. As we know, when many Vancouverites think of the downtown Eastside, they take a negative view. We know different, there is a tremendous sense of community down here, so check out some festival events and get to know our neighbours a little better.

See you soon, Mother Lucy

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY 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 Parish Centre EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Church

OUR PARISH TODAY Welcome and thanks to our preacher at Solemn Mass today, the Very Reverend Mark Bonney, Dean of Ely, England. Fr. Mark and Fr. Kevin trained together at St. Stephen’s House, Oxford, a few years ago now!

Fr. Kevin will be away Monday to Wednesday this week, on the diocesan Clergy Retreat.

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GUIDED TOUR Wed. Nov. 6, 2 pm Come learn about the history and the art deco/ gothic architecture of St. James’ Church.

Accessible entry is on Cordova Street through the Chapel entrance and volunteers will be available to meet you. There will also be a tour of the bell tower which requires participants to be able to climb the steps.

CHORAL SCHOLARSHIP MINI-CONCERT & DINNER Sat., Nov. 16, 5:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel Over the past few years, St. James’ High Mass Choir has been enriched by Choral Scholars — a programme that has been supported by generous donations by individual parishioners, and we are in need of help this year as well.

If you appreciate music, please consider supporting the Choral Scholarship Programme.

You can use the donation envelope from the pew and write "Music Scholarship" on the envelope. Or go to www.stjames.bc.ca/donate to give online and specify "Music Scholarship" as the purpose of your donation.

Also — you are warmly invited to a Mini-Concert by the Choral Scholars on Nov. 16, followed by a dinner in the Parish Centre. It is an opportunity to hear the Choral Scholars sing, and to meet with them over dinner. Admission is free, but please contact the church office in person or by email (office@stjames.bc.ca) if you would like to come to this event, so that we can plan for dinner.

WOMEN’S GUILD PRESERVE SALE Sun. Nov. 17 In the Parish Centre after each mass. Pre-orders welcome. Forms available in the Narthex and Parish Centre.

PAX Contributions are invited for the Advent and Christmas edition of PAX. The broad theme again for this year-end issue considers the work of the Holy Spirit in our Parish, and explores where the Spirit may be leading St. James’. How is the Holy Spirit sustaining this church? Where do we see the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit – in the life of St. James’, in our own lives, and in the life of the wider community of the Downtown Eastside? Mindful of our strong tradition of social concern alongside our rich liturgy and sacramental worship, how is St. James’ being called to serve today? Submissions need not be theme related, for all contributions are welcome: poetry, pictures, articles (normally, not to exceed 500 words). Please leave or send your contributions c/o the Church Office, or send them directly to Paul Stanwood at stap@shaw.ca .

Submission deadline is Sun. Nov. 17.

FUNERAL PLANNING November, the month of remembering, All Saints’, All Souls’ and Armistice Day, is a timely reminder to us all of our own mortality, and of our responsibility to prepare ourselves spiritually and by ordering our affairs. For the sake of family & friends, it is important that we have a Will, and that we leave instructions regarding our preferred funeral arrangements. The Office has a form available for this purpose, and the Legacy booklet from the Diocese has a very helpful Checklist of things to bear in mind when preparing to make a Will. Copies are available today.

STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL “Christian Stewardship is a lifestyle choice that recognizes that everything is a gift from God. Jesus taught that our responsibility as disciples is to recognize that God is the provider of all that we possess and that our call is to be generous givers. A Christian steward contributes his or her time, talent, prayers, and financial resources with a willing and joyful spirit. Being a generous giver is a spiritual response to God’s goodness.” David Bell, United Methodist Church November is our annual Stewardship month, when we are all invited to reflect prayerfully on our Christian discipleship and the commitment of our time, our talents and our treasure. Every member on the Parish Roll will receive a letter in the next week or so, with a prayer card, and two forms, one for a financial pledge, one for a commitment of time. Please return the forms in the offertory (or by post, if you prefer) by Sunday 24 November, the Feast of the Reign of Christ, when there will be a celebratory Parish Lunch.

This season is also an opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those engaged in our different Guilds and Ministries, through which St. James’ lives out its calling as the Body of Christ, in worship, witness, mission and service.

This week we give particular thanks to and for the Sanctuary Guild, the Organists & Choir, the Servers, and the Flower Guild.

QUIET DAY Sat. Nov 30 (St. Andrews’ Day) 10 am -- 2 pm “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Saints” Over the history of the church Jesus called people to be saints, people just like us. We will consider several “ordinary folk” of the last two centuries who have become extraordinary “saints”. Join us if you can. Led by Sr. Mary Christian Cross.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. NOVEMBER 4 Saints of the Old Testament

Rom 11:29-36 Ps 69:31-38 Lk 14:12-14

Ps 56, 57 Neh 6:1-19 Rev 10:1-11

Ps 64, 65 Sir 38:24-34 Mt 13:36-43

TUES. NOVEMBER 5 St. Martin de Porres, Religious,1639

Rom 12:1-16 Ps 131 Lk 14:15-24

Ps 61, 62 Neh 12:27-31a, 42b-47 Rev 11:1-19

Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 Sir 43:1-22 Mt 13:44-52

WED. NOVEMBER 6 Feria

Rom 13:8-10 Ps 112 Lk 14:25-33

Ps 72 Neh 13:4-22 Rev 12:1-12

Ps 119:73-96 Sir 43:23-33 Mt 13:53-58

THU. NOVEMBER 7 St. Willibrord, Archbishop of Utrecht, Missionary, 739

Rom 14:7-12 Ps 27:1-6, 17-18 Lk 15:1-10

Ps 71 Ezra 7:11-26 Rev 14:1-13

Ps 74 Sir 44:1-15 Mt 14:1-12

FRI. NOVEMBER 8 Feria

Rom 15:14-21 Ps 98 Lk 16:1-8

Ps 69:1-23, 31-38 Ezra 7:27-28; 8:2136 Rev 15:1-8

Ps 73 Sir 50:1, 11-24 Mt 14:13-21

SAT. NOVEMBER 9 Feria

Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 Ps 145:1-7 Lk 16:9-15

Ps 75, 76 Ezra 9:1-15 Rev 17:1-14

Ps 23, 27 Sir 51:1-12 Mt 14:22-36

SUN. NOVEMBER 10 Pentecost 22

Job 19:23-27a Ps 17:1-9 2 Thess 2:1-5, 13-17 Lk 20:27-38

Ps 93, 96 Ezra 10:1-17 Acts 24:10-21

Ps 34 Sir 51:13-22 Lk 14:12-24

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE

MASS TIMES

MON. NOVEMBER 4 Saints of the Old Testament

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

TUES. NOVEMBER 5 St. Martin de Porres, Religious, 1639

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. NOVEMBER 6 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. NOVEMBER 7 St. Willibrord, Archbishop of Utrecht, Missionary, 739

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. NOVEMBER 8 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. NOVEMBER 9 Feria SUN. NOVEMBER 10 Pentecost 22

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

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.

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