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Solemnity of the Assumption

Procession and High Mass | August 16, 2015 | 10:30 am

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

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This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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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’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in 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 A Prayer for Assumption-tide Holy Spirit, Giver of Life, Who didst overshadow Mary that she might become the Mother of Jesus, our Saviour, do thou likewise work silently within my heart to form within me the fullness of his redeemed and redeeming humanity.

Give me his loving heart to burn with love for God and love for others, give me a share in his joy and his sorrow, his weakness and his strength, his labour for the world's salvation.

May Mary, blessed among women, Mother of our Saviour, pray for me, that Christ may be formed in me, that I may live in union of heart and will with Jesus Christ, her Son, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

Fr Cheslyn Jones

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE

At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT Let us all rejoice in the Lord our God, as we celebrate a feast day in honour of the Virgin Mary: because of whose solemnity the angels are jubilant and sing praises to the Son of God. Gaudeamus (Mode I)

SOLEMN PROCESSION

During the solemn procession the following hymn will be sung. A station will be made at the Lady Altar, during which the versicle and response below will be sung.

HYMN 188 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Ye Who Own the Faith of Jesus Ye who own the faith of Jesus, sing the wonders that were done when the love of God the Father o’er our sin the victory won, when he made the Virgin Mary mother of his only Son. Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.

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Blessed were the chosen people out of whom the Lord did come; blessed was the land of promise fashioned for his earthly home; but more blessed far the mother, she who bare him in her womb.

Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.

Wherefore let all faithful people tell the honor of her name; let the Church, in her foreshadowed, part in her thanksgiving claim; what Christ's mother sang in gladness let Christ's people sing the same.

Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.

Let us weave our supplications, she with us and we with her, for the advancement of the faithful, for each faithful worshipper, for the doubting, for the sinful, for each heedless wanderer.

Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.

May the Mother's intercessions on our homes a blessing win, that the children all be prospered, strong and fair and pure within, following our Lord's own footsteps, firm in faith and free from sin.

Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.

For the sick and the aged, for our dear ones far away, for the hearts that mourn in secret, all who need our prayers today, for the faithful gone before us, may the holy Virgin pray.

Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.

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Praise, O Mary, praise the Father, praise thy Savior and thy Son, praise the everlasting Spirit, who hath made thee ark and throne o'er all creatures high exalted, lowly praise the Three in One. Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.

STATION COLLECT Celebrant All

Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou among women.

Let us pray.

Almighty Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, thou hast revealed the beauty of thy power by exalting the lowly virgin of Nazareth and making her the mother of our Saviour.

May the prayers of this woman clothed with the sun bring Jesus to the waiting world and fill the void of incompletion with the presence of her child, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

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 brevis — Antonio Lotti

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

O God, thou hast taken to thyself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of thy incarnate Son. May we who have been redeemed by his blood, share with her the glory of thy eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Amen.

All

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. Then Isaiah said: "Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.

Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good."

Isaiah 7:10-15

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

“Let us go to God's dwelling place; let us fall upon our knees before his footstool."

Arise, O Lord, into your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength. Antiphon Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; let your faithful people sing with joy.

"If your children keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, their children will sit upon your throne for evermore." Antiphon Psalm 132:7-9, 13

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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Galatians.

When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spiritof his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. Galatians 4:4-7

Sub-deacon All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. Mary is taken up into heaven. The company of angels is joyful. Alleluia. Mary is taken up into the heavenly chamber, in which the King of kings sits upon his starry throne. Alleluia.

Assumpta est Maria (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."

Luke 1:46-55

SERMON

Be Seated Fr. Kevin Hunt

(At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

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Stand

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

All

After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy.

Hear our prayer.

All

At the conclusion this response is said: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

Stand

May they rest in peace.

All

Amen.

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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

Mary is taken up into heaven. The angels rejoice and with one voice they bless the Lord, alleluia.

Assumpta est Maria (Mode VIII)

HYMN

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

185 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) —Sing We of the Blessed Mother Sing we of the blessed Mother Who received the angel’s word, And obedient to his summons Bore in love the infant Lord; Sing we of the joys of Mary At whose breast that child was fed Who is Son of God eternal And the everlasting Bread.

Sing we, too, of Mary’s sorrows, Of the sword that pierced her through, When beneath the cross of Jesus She his weight of suffering knew, Looked upon her Son and Saviour Reigning high on Calvary's tree, Saw the price of man's redemption Paid to set the sinner free.

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Sing again the joys of Mary When she saw the risen Lord, And in prayer with Christ’s apostles, Waited on his promised word; From on high the blazing glory Of the Spirit’s presence came, Heavenly breath of God’s own being, Manifest through wind and flame.

Sing the chiefest joy of Mary When on earth her work was done, And the Lord of all creation Brought her to his heavenly home; Virgin Mother, Mary blessed, Raised on high and crowned with grace, May your Son, the world’s redeemer, Grant us all to see his face.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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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.

And that in the Assumption of blessed Mary ever Virgin, we should praise, bless, and tell forth thy wonders.

In that, by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost, she conceived thy only begotten Son: even Jesus Christ our Lord.

Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and singing:

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.

Setting: Missa brevis — Antonio Lotti

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

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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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 brevis — Antonio Lotti

ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS 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.

When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine.

You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.

MOTET Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee we send up our sighs, groaning and weeping in this valley of tears. Hasten therefore, our Advocate, and turn your merciful eyes toward us. And show us Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb, after this exile. O merciful, O pious, O sweet Virgin Mary.

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 268 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Gabriel’s Message Does Away Gabriel's message does away Satan's curse and Satan's sway, out of darkness brings our Day:

Refrain: so, behold, all the gates of heaven unfold.

He that comes despised shall reign; he that cannot die, be slain; death by death its death shall gain: Refrain Weakness shall the strong confound; by the hands, in grave clothes wound, Adam's chains shall be unbound. Refrain By the sword that was his own, by that sword, and that alone, shall Goliath be o'erthrown: Refrain Art by art shall be assailed; to the cross shall Life be nailed; from the grave shall hope be hailed: Refrain

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Stand

All

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

God of grace, today we raise our voices to magnify thy holy name, and, in our own generation, to call her blessed who became the mother of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

May we who have shared this holy food continue, with her, in thy glorious kingdom, founded and established in Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end.

Amen.

BLESSING

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 Spirit, 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 362 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Tell Out, My Soul Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!

Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!

Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age to same; his holy Name--the Lord, the Mighty One. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!

Powers and dominions lay their glory by.

Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!

Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children's children and for evermore!

POSTLUDE Prelude in E flat (BWV 552a) — J. S. Bach 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 flowers on the Lady Altar are given to the Glory of God, and in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Doriel Milliken.

Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY “Christianity and Politics shouldn't mix” is an often-heard mantra, certainly in the UK. “Religion is private and personal, and should keep itself to itself.” But is it as simple and straightforward as that?

Of course, no religion, as indeed no ideology, should have a definitive role in political affairs: the history of Christendom as of communism, and the current manifestations of Islamic extremism in the Middle East and Africa, point clearly to the dangers such a system presents.

However, if we look at the Bible we find that God has always had a concern for political affairs, for justice, for the poor and oppressed, for a fair ordering of society. The Ten Commandments indeed place God as the priority, “I am the Lord your God, ...” but they go on to deal with right relationships in community: with parents; with behaviour towards neighbours: no false witness, no murder or adultery, no theft. King Solomon prays for the gift of wisdom to rule fairly; the Prophets cry out for justice at the city gate. Jesus echoes this tradition in the Sermon on the Mount and in the Summary of the Law: “Love the Lord your God; love your neighbour as yourself.”

In recent times the Papacy has published encyclicals on social justice from a Christian perspective, and at the last UK General Election the Church of England Bishops issued a document highlighting social issues its members should reflect upon when deciding how to vote.

In Canada the Anglican Church has had a significant input in the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

All of this is why we should pray for all involved in the current Federal Election Campaign, for our municipal authorities, and for the work of such community organisations as the Metro Vancouver Alliance, and why the Church, its bishops and its members, should ask pertinent questions about the ordering of our society.

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH APARTMENTS FOR RENT There are two one-bedroom and one two-bedroom apartments for rent at St. James’ Place. Please note that these are at market rates and no subsidies are available. This is an adults only building (45+) and no pets are permitted. For details, please contact Terra Property Management (604) 604.736.8775 and ask for Normita.

OFFICE CLOSURES The Church Office will be closed on the following Saturdays: August 22, August 29, and September 5.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

JOB POSTING: CHILDREN AND FAMILY COORDINATOR St. James’ is currently seeking a part-time Children and Family Coordinator to help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in the life of St. James’ community and aid in their spiritual formation. The objectives of this position are:   

to develop the spirituality of children within the parish of St. James’ Anglican Church to work with parents in helping them to discover their role in the spiritual formation of their children to be an advocate for children as essential members of St. James’ Anglican Church

For more information about this position and details on how to apply, go to the Diocese of New Westminster website: http://vancouver.anglican.ca/ jobs/children-and-family-coordinator

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KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me -- holy is his name."

Luke 1:46-49 (NIV) Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the day tradition tells us that Mary died, and was taken straightaway to the glory and the joy of heaven. God had done great things for Mary in choosing her to be the mother of his Son, and in response to her faithfulness and obedience he also does great things for her when she dies: he grants her immediately a full share in the resurrection life.

The Bible tells us at the beginning of St Luke’s Gospel that after the angel appeared to Mary telling her that she was to be the mother of the Savior of the world, she hurried to the home of her cousin Elizabeth. She just couldn't wait to tell someone. When Elizabeth heard the news, she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!"

Mary was so happy that she broke into joyful praise to God and, even though she probably didn't actually sing, her words have come to be known as "Mary's Song" and have been set to music by many composers. This is what Mary said:

"My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.

From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name."

Let us join Mary in praise to God for he has done great things for us. Spend a few moments thinking about all the wonderful gifts God has given you: life, family, friends; above all, the gift of love, his only begotten Son, that we might have eternal life.

Father, we are thankful for all your gifts to us, especially the gift of love in Jesus your Son. Help us to rejoice with Mary for the great things you have done for us, and, like Mary, to share the Good News with those we love. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Adapted from www.sermons4kids.com

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIP FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: Caring for Aging Parents Thursday, August 27 7:00-8:30 pm Saint Mark’s Parish Chapel, 5935 Iona Drive, UBC

By Donation “Caring for Aging Parents: Straight answers that help you serve their needs without ignoring your own.”

How to take the frustration, guilt, helplessness, and anxiety out of caregiving and replace them with Christ’s invitation for peace. For more info, please contact: Elizabeth Morse, Saint Mark's College/Corpus Christi College emorse@corpuschristi.ca

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COMMEMORATION John Stuart Priest, Missionary among the Mohawks, 1811 August 17

Today we honour the life and labours of John Stuart, Anglican missionary among the Mohawks and the first resident priest in Upper Canada, who died in 1811.

Stuart was born in Pennsylvania and raised a Presbyterian, but entered the Church of England while at college and was ordained to the Anglican priesthood in 1770. The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel assigned him to its mission in northern New York, where he quickly won the trust and affection of the Mohawk people. Six years later he and his native flock were overtaken by the American Revolution, and Stuart had a large part in keeping the Mohawks loyal to the British Crown. As a result he suffered many indignities at the hands of the rebels and in 1781 he fled to Canada with his family. Four years later he settled at Kingston, because he was chaplain to the regiment stationed there and it was near a band of loyalist Mohawks. In due course he also became rector of the Anglican parish in Kingston, though for many years, as the only priest in Upper Canada, his pastoral responsibilities extended as far west as Niagara. Even after other Anglican priests came into the province, Stuart still rode a circuit of two hundred miles several times a year, ministering the gospel among the Mohawks and in the scattered Loyalist settlements round about.

His preaching was plain and, as the saying goes, straight from the heart; and he was ready to celebrate in the roughest conditions when he saw that the people truly desired the Word of God and the sacraments of the Church. He once wrote that all he wanted was “to lead a good life, preach sound doctrine, and to be industrious and zealous in the discharge of the functions of an honest and upright clergyman.” He more than surpassed this modest ambition, so that today we may join his contemporaries in hailing John Stuart as “the father of the Episcopal Church in Upper Canada.”

For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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COMMEMORATION St. Bernard Abbot of Clairvaux, Teacher of the Faith, 1153 August 20

Bernard was the twelfth-century abbot of Clairvaux, a French monastery which under his leadership became a centre of the spiritual revival known as the Cistercian movement.

Bernard came from a noble family famous for its military prowess, but at the age of twenty-two he underwent a conversion to the monastic life and entered the newly founded Cistercian order. He channelled all the energy, aggressiveness, and brilliance of his warrior heritage into love for God, care for the mystical tradition of the Church, and preaching; and for the next forty years Bernard’s eloquent voice dominated the western Church as his sermons and treatises renewed the theology of the spiritual life which it had received from the ancient Latin Fathers.

His prestige as spiritual teacher also gave him enormous authority when it came to shaping the policies of the Church; his endorsement ensured that one candidate in a papal election triumphed over the other who had been favoured to win; and Bernard’s preaching throughout France in 1147 brought about a massive popular response to the Pope’s call for a second crusade against the Muslims.

Thus, even as he was committed to monastic separation from the world, Bernard of Clairvaux had tremendous influence on the life and imagination of twelfth-century Europe; and we honour him today because he used that influence to renew in his own age the ageless thirst for that love which is above all other loves, which God “has poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”

For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. AUGUST 17

1 Cor 3:8-11 Ps 101 Mk 4:1-9

Ps 106:1-18 2 Sam 17:24 – 18:8 Acts 22:30 – 23:11

Ps 106:19-48 Jg 17:1-13 Mk 11:12-26

TUES. AUGUST 18

Jg 6:11-24a Ps 85:8-13 Mt 19:23-30

Ps 121, 122, 123 2 Sam 18:9-18 Acts 23:12-24

Ps 124, 125, 126 Jg 18:1-15 Mk 11:27 – 12:12

WED. AUGUST 19

Jg 9:6-15 Ps 21:1-6 Mt 20:1-16a

Ps 119:145-176 2 Sam 18:19-33 Acts 23:23-35

Ps 128, 129, 130 Jg 18:16-31 Mk 12:13-27

THU. AUGUST 20

Rom 5:1-5 Ps 139:1-9 Jn 15:7-11

Ps 131, 132 2 Sam 19:1-23 Acts 24:1-23

Ps 134, 135 Job 1:1-22 Mk 12:28-34

FRI. AUGUST 21

Ru 1:1-22 Ps 146 Mt 22:34-40

Ps 140, 142 2 Sam 19:24-43 Acts 24 – 25:12

Ps 141, 143:1-11 Job 2:1-13 Mk 12:35-44

SAT. AUGUST 22

Is 9:1-6 Ps 113 Lk 1:26-38

Ps 137:1-6, 144 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Acts 25:13-27

Ps 104 Job 3:1-26 Mk 13:1-13

SUN. AUGUST 23

1 Kg 8:22-30, 41-43 Ps 84 Eph 6:10-20 Jn 6:56-69

Ps 146, 147 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Gal 3:23 – 4:7

Ps 111, 112, 113 Job 4:1-6, 12-21 Jn 8:12-20

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MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. AUGUST 17

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

John Stuart, Priest, Missionary among the Mohawks, 1811

For our mission and witness

TUES. AUGUST 18

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel

Feria

For the Emergency Services

WED. AUGUST 19

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

Feria

For the Metro Vancouver Alliance

THU. AUGUST 20 St. Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, Teacher of the Faith, 1153

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. AUGUST21

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

Feria

For all the politicians in the Federal Election campaign; for a fair & just society

For theologians

SAT. AUGUST 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary SUN. AUGUST 23

Pentecost 13

For our listening to God

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 Church. 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 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

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.

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin on his cell phone at: 778-9843208.

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

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 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: vacant Secretary: vacant

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: vacant 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