High Mass
Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ | January 8, 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, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Rectory 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Godly Play will take place in this area during the first part of the service. 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 HIGH MASS | 3
Reflection WONDER Men go abroad to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering. Confessions, Bk. X, St. Augustine Remember Abraham Heschel’s words in his old age: “I did not ask for success: I asked for wonder.” And wonder is giving (and calling) attention to the world in order to praise it. God in Search of Man, Abraham Joshua Hershel, London: Jason Aronson, 1987: 74-75.
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Dearest Jesus, we are here — Gottfried Walther At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT You love righteousness and hate iniquity; therefore God, your God has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows. Psalm My heart is stirring with a noble song: let me recite what I have fashioned for the king. Dilexísti (Mode VIII)
KYRIE ELEISON
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Setting: Missa secunda — Hans Leo Hassler
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See facing page) COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus didst reveal him to be thy Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit, keep thy children, born of water and the Spirit, faithful to their calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who livest and reignest with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Isaiah. Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:1-9
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon the mighty waters. Antiphon And in the temple of the Lord all are crying, "Glory!" The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king for evermore. The Lord shall give strength to his people; the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. Antiphon Psalm 29:1-3, 9-11 8 | HIGH MASS
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Book of Acts. Peter began to speak to the Gentiles: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." Acts 10:34-43
Sub-deacon Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter
Stand
Alleluia. I have found David my servant. With my holy oil have I anointed him. Alleluia. My hand shall always remain with him; my arm also shall strengthen him. Alleluia. InvĂŠni David servum meum (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfil all righteousness." Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." Matthew 3:13-17
SERMON
Be seated Deacon Joyce Locht (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
Stand
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Stand
Celebrant
From the rising of the sun to its setting, let us pray to the Lord.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. Hear our prayer.
All All
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. The celebrant concludes the prayers with a collect.
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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Celebrant
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
Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord; we bless you from the house of the Lord. God is the Lord; he has shined upon us, alleluia, alleluia. BenedĂctus qui venit (Mode VIII)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 628 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) - O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
O love, how deep, how broad, how high! It fills the heart with ecstasy, that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals' sake. God sent no angel to our race, of higher or of lower place, but wore the robe of human frame for us, and to this lost world came. For us he was baptized, and bore his holy fast, and hungered sore; for us temptations sharp he knew; for us the tempter overthrew. For us he prayed, for us he taught, for us his daily works he wrought; by words and signs, and actions, thus still seeking not himself but us. For us by wickedness betrayed, scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed, he bore the shameful cross and death; for us at length gave up his breath. 14 | HIGH MASS
For us he rose from death again, for us he went on high to reign, for us he sent his Spirit here to guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. To God whose boundless love has won salvation for us through the Son, to God the Father, glory be both now and through eternity.
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. Who by water and the Holy Spirit hast made us a holy people in Jesus Christ our Lord; thou dost renew that mystery in bread and wine and nourish us, to show forth thy glory in all the world. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying: HIGH MASS | 15
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.
Setting: Missa secunda — Hans Leo Hassler
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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.” +
Allll
Celebrant
Allll
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. 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. HIGH MASS | 17
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 sin of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Setting: Missa secunda — Hans Leo Hassler
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.
MOTET I will magnify thee, O Lord, for thou hast set me up: and not made my foes to triumph over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee: and thou hast healed me. Exaltabo te — Orlando di Lasso
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 508 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink and live." I came to Jesus and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light; look unto me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I'll walk till travelling days are done.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Gracious God, lover of all, by this sacrament thou makest us one family in Christ thy Son, one in the sharing of his body and blood, one in the communion of his Spirit. Help us to grow in love for one another and come to the full maturity of the Body of Christ. We ask this in his name. Amen.
All
Stand
BLESSING OF THE BAPTISMAL BANNER The banner is brought to the chancel for a blessing.
Celebrant All Celebrant All
Our help is in the Name of the Lord. Who hath made heaven and earth. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, by the baptism of thy beloved sons and daughters they are incorporated into thy Body the Church and made heirs of thine eternal Kingdom. + Bless this banner, and grant that those named thereon who were marked with the sign of the Cross may continue to grow in their faith and knowledge of thee with the help of thy grace and the prayers of Our Lady, St. James' our patron, and all the faithful people of this parish. We ask this in thy Holy Name, for thou livest and reignest with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
All
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BLESSING Celebrant
All
Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
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Be Seated
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 160 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — As with Gladness Men of Old As with gladness men of old did the guiding star behold; as with joy they hailed its light, leading onward, beaming bright; so, most gracious Lord, may we evermore be led to thee. As with joyful steps they sped, Saviour, to thy lowly bed, there to bend the knee before thee, whom heaven and earth adore; so may we with willing feet ever seek thy mercy seat. As they offered gifts most rare at that cradle rude and bare, so may we with joyful song, raising voices pure and strong, all our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to thee, our heavenly king. In the heavenly country bright need they no created light: thou its light, its joy, its crown, thou its sun which goes not down; there forever may we sing alleluias to our king.
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POSTLUDE Rigaudon — A. Campra During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to enjoy coffee hour conversation. For prayer requests please contact the Office or speak to one 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.
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Greater Glory of God and in loving memory of Jean C. Moore, by the family, and in memory of Lloyd Wright, priest, by the Women’s Guild.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Rhythms of Grace – Taking Notice …in every place where I cause my name to be remembered I will come to you and bless you. Exodus 20:24b
might come when there is stress or turmoil – a sense of guilt, dislocation or abandonment – for which we seek a solution. Others do not experience tension, but longing. Changes, crises open us to new possibilities. Reflect also on the larger picture – daily life, your community, world event. These also may have played a role. 2) Consider the individuals who played an important role in enabling you to come to faith & transformation. How did they influence you?
Each person’s experience of God’s mercy and grace is a necessary window through which we see and appreciate the mercy of God toward the whole of creation. Christians know that grace is neither earned nor discovered on their own. Touch points of mercy and grace received are what led us and continue to lead us on the path of conversion & transformation. Reflecting on our religious autobiography helps us to make Conversion (again and again) is one sense of the past and it also helps of the fundamental elements of us to be all that we are called to religious life and experience. be. It is a search for meaning. It Gordon T. Smith encourages should lead us to recognize that reflection on our conversion, God does God’s work in God’s claiming: “Our whole life is in one time – slowly – at the pace that we sense the working out of the full can manage. Reflection of our meaning of our conversion.”1 A experience of conversion and review of our past or “connecting transformation leads to the the dots of grace” opens us to conclusion that our interior life, receive further grace – gratitude, too, is led by God’s spirit. maturity and well-being. Deacon Joyce Locht 1) Consider how you came to 1. Beginning Well: Christian Conversion & conversion & transformation. Conversion points look different Authentic Transformation, Gordon T. Smith, InterVarsity Press: 2011. in every person. A turning point
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’
CLERGY CONTACT Both Fr. Kevin and Deacon Lucy are away on study leave. For any pastoral matters please contact the Office.
THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
DAILY MASS There will be no Mass on Tuesdays Jan. 10 & 17 and Thursdays Jan. 12 & 19.
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 Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory
OUR PARISH WELCOME A warm welcome back to St. James' and our thanks to Mother Jessica Schaap, the celebrant at High Mass this morning. COFFEE HOUR Coffee Hour after High Mass has moved from the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to the Rectory. MVA LISTENING SESSION Jan 8: High Mass Coffee Hour Please join in a conversation with Metro Vancouver Alliance. What community issues are you concerned about as we head towards a provincial election? Everyone welcome.
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PARISH EMAIL We apologise that the Office and Fr. Kevin’s email was out of action between Dec. 30 and Jan 4. Normal service has now resumed, although Fr. Kevin will be out of email contact until Jan. 23. INDUCTION Bishop Melissa Skelton will license Fr. Kevin as Rector of St. James’ at High Mass on the Feast of the Presentation, Candlemas, Thurs. Feb. 2 at 7.00 pm. Please come and join the celebration! THANK YOU To all those who donated toward the Christmas gift cards or gave tobacco to the Street Outreach Initiative for us to share with our neighbours over the holidays – THANK YOU! We are so blessed by your generosity and support and our friends on the street have been as well. Fr. Matthew RETREAT Fri. Jan. 20, 9 am – 3 pm Join the Street Outreach Initiative and City in Focus for a day-long retreat of fellowship and reflection on the role of spiritual practice in advocacy, justice, and social work facilitated by Judy Graves and Tom Cooper. For more details and to book tickets: http:// www.cityinfocus.ca/upcoming/ (Cost is not meant to be prohibitive, register by filling in any donation amount) PARISHIONER PARKING RENEWAL FOR 2017 If you wish to renew or obtain parking, please see Art Cuthbertson or the Church Office. If you know your fob number, please note it with your payment of $125.
PARISH COUNCIL The next meeting will be on Saturday, January 28, 10.00 am coffee for 10.15 am start. There will be a Mass before the lunch-break, and the meeting will finish by 2.00 pm. Please forward any Agenda items to the PC Secretary, Doug Ibbott, via the Parish Office. ANNUAL REPORTS DUE JANUARY 22 We all enjoy reading about the activities of our many groups, guilds and ministries each year in the Annual Report Book that is prepared for our February Vestry Meeting. If you are the person responsible for submitting a report on behalf of your group, please get it to the church office by Sun. Jan. 22 at the latest. The earlier we receive the reports, the easier it is for us to put the Annual Report Book together in time for the Vestry Meeting. Thank you, Linda & Deanna
RECONCILIATION FEAST 2017 As part of the ongoing mandate to forge a new relationship between the Church and Aboriginal Peoples, in mid-2017 St. James’ Church will hold a Reconciliation Feast, to honour survivors of the Indian Residential Schools. In the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action, this will be one step in seeking to live out a new and mutual relationship together. Survivors and parishioners both will be invited to sit at the table together. Two themes will be explored: First and primarily, we will honour the strength, resilience, courage, and dignity of Residential School survivors. Secondly, we will celebrate the upcoming generation of aboriginal leaders who have received their cultural heritage from generations of survivors, and whose own lives now embody and carry these traditions forward. As far as we know, the event will be the first of its kind in Canada. Our hope is that it will provide one example of what reconciliation can actually look like, for other parishes also seeking to take practical steps forward. And to that end it will be documented by video.
We have applied for funding to a number of sources. The national Church’s Anglican Healing Fund has endorsed the project with a grant towards our costs. Parish members interested in volunteering for this work should contact Pat McSherry or Fr. Matthew for more information. Your financial contribution is also welcome. Cheques may be made out to “St James Church” with the words “Reconciliation Feast” on the memo line. This project is made possible through the joint efforts of St. James’ Church and the Street Outreach Initiative. Fr Matthew KIDS’ CORNER This week in the Gospel, Jesus seeks out John the Baptist and asks to be baptized by him. John says that he thinks it should be the other way round, Jesus should baptize John! Jesus assures John that this is the way it is supposed to happen. So, John does baptize Jesus in the River Jordan. When Jesus comes up out of the water, he sees the Heavens open over his head and he feels the Holy Spirit come very close to him. Jesus hears his Father say, "This is my Son whom I love; with him I am well pleased." Prayer Hello God. Thank you for the gift of Baptism, that makes us part of your great family. Help us to remember our Baptismal promises and to practice them whenever we can. Amen. COME CELEBRATE WITH US! Wed, Jan. 11, 6 to 8 pm UNYA, 1618 East Hastings St. Join the Coming Home Society and UNYA for a community feast to celebrate the Wisdom of Elders Program and thank you for all your support over the year. ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE Fri. Jan. 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm St. Paul's RC Church, 381 East Cordova St. For the 500th anniversary of the beginnings of the Reformation. For more info, contact Vikki at: tepeyacvancouver@gmail.com THE THURIBLE | 29 21
DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. JANUARY 9 Feria
Heb 1:1-6 Ps 97 Mk 1:14-20
Ps 1, 2, 3, Is 40:12-23 Eph 1:1-14
Ps 4, 7 Gen 2:4-9, 16-25 Mk 1:1-13
TUES. JANUARY 10 William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645
2 Chron 24:18-22 Ps 73:23-29 Mt 10:34-39
Ps 5, 6 Is 40:25-31 Eph 1:15-23
Ps 10, 11 Gen 3:1-24 Mk 1:14-28
WED. JANUARY 11 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, Educator in New France, 1700
Jer 1:4-12 Ps 119:97-104 Mk 6:6b-13
Ps 119:1-24 Is 41:1-16 Eph 2:1-10
Ps 12, 13, 14 Gen 4:1-16 Mk 1:29-45
THU. JANUARY 12 St. Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx, 1167
Heb 3:1-14 Ps 95:6-11 Mk 1:40-45
Ps 18:1-20 Is 41:17-29 Eph 2:11-22
Ps 18:21-50 Gen 4:17-26 Mk 2:1-12
FRI. JANUARY 13 St. Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 367
2 Tim 1:13-14; 2:1-3 Ps 119:161-168 Lk 12:8-12
Ps 16, 17 Is 42:10-17 Eph 3:1-13
Ps 22 Gen 6:1-8 Mk 2:13-22
SAT. JANUARY 14 John Horden, Bishop of Moosonee, Missionary, 1893
Is 49:1-9 Ps 98 Mt 28:16-20
Ps 20; 21:1-7 Is 43:1-13 Eph 3:14-21
Ps 110:1-5, 116, 117 Gen 6:9-22 Mk 2:23 – 3:6
SUN. JANUARY 15 Epiphany 2
Is 49:1-7 Ps 40:1-12 1 Cor 1:1-9 Jn 1:29-42
Ps 148, 149, 150 Is 43:14 – 44:5 Heb 6:17 – 7:10
Ps 114, 115 Gen 7:1-10, 17-23 Jn 4:27-42
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2016
MASS TIMES
MON. JANUARY 9 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JANUARY 10 William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645
NO MASS TODAY
WED. JANUARY 11 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, Educator in New France, 1700
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. JANUARY 12 St. Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx, 1167
NO MASS TODAY
FRI. JANUARY 13 St. Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 367
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JANUARY 14 John Horden, Bishop of Moosonee, Missionary, 1893 SUN. JANUARY 15 Epiphany 2
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
Interim Priest-in-Charge: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday
Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com
Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915
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
Deacon: The Revd Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca Days off: Friday & Saturday
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson
PARISH COUNCIL Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott
CLERGY AVAILABILITY
PARISH OFFICERS
Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.
Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe 604-222-3053 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca
Fr. Kevin will be away on study leave Jan. 5 - 22, and Deacon Lucy will be away on study leave Jan. 6 - 29. You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams 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 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca