Solemnity of the Assumption
Procession and High Mass | August 17, 2014 | 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 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 10:30 AM High Mass, Church 12:00 PM Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 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 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 Mary’s assumption brings a new and promising future for women. Excluded from Jewish initiation rites because of their anatomy, banned from full participation in worship and the synagogue by their menstrual cycles, for a long time women — even in Christianity — subtly or explicitly have been second-class citizens in the world of faith because of the ‘inferiority’ and the ‘poverty’ of their bodies. Mary’s assumption, however, restores and reintegrates women’s bodiliness into the very mystery of God. Starting with Mary, the dignity of women’s condition is recognized and safeguarded by the creator of that very bodiliness. In Jesus Christ and Mary the feminine is respectively resurrected and assumed into heaven – definitively sharing in the glory of the Trinitarian mystery from which all proceeds and to which all returns. Her assumption is intimately connected to Jesus’ resurrection. Both events of faith are about the same mystery: the triumph of God’s justice over human injustice, the victory of grace over sin. Just as proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus means continuing to announce his passion which continues in those who are crucified and suffer injustice in this world, by analogy, believing in Mary’s assumption means proclaiming that the woman who gave birth on a stable among animals, whose heart was pierced with a sword of sorrow, who shared in her son’s poverty, humiliation, persecution, and violent death, who stood at the foot of the cross, the mother of the condemned, has been exalted. Just as the crucified one is the risen one, so the sorrowing one is the one assumed into heaven, the one in glory. She who, while a disciple herself, shared persecutions, fear and anxiety with other disciples in the early years of the Church, is the same one who, after a death that was certainly humble and anonymous, was raised to heaven. The assumption is the glorious culmination of the mystery of God’ preference for what is poor, small and unprotected in this world, so as to make God’s presence and glory shine there. The virgin of the Magnificat, on whose lips is placed the message that God is exalting the humble and casting down the powerful, finds her life confirmed and glorified by the Father of Jesus. Mary assumption – seen in the light of Jesus’ resurrection – is hope and promise for the poor of all times and for those who stand in solidarity with them; it is hope and promise that they will share in the final victory of the incarnate God. Ivone Gebara & Maria Clara Bingemer, Mary, Mother of God, Mother of the Poor, ET by Phillip Berryman, London & New York, 1989, pp.119-21 (abridged)
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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
STATION COLLECT Celebrant All
Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou among women. Let us pray.
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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
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See overleaf)
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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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 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. 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 Canon Douglas Williams
(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
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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
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
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It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God, creator and preserver of all things. 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
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. 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. 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. HIGH MASS | 17
LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. 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 Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Ave Maria — Jacob Handl
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 268 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Gabriel’s Message Does Away
Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
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.
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Stand
Be Seated
DISMISSAL
Stand
ANGELUS (See overleaf) HYMN
362 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Tell Out, My Soul
POSTLUDE
Fugue sopra il Magnificat (BWV 733) — 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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ANGELUS
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The Thurible RECTOR’S NOTES A yoke is simply a beam of wood which may be used by humans, or tethered to an animal, often an ox, or a pair of animals, to help carry a weight. The first yoke I ever saw in use was in a southern province of rural China. A farmer was carrying two containers of water which hung from a beam of wood, a yoke, across his shoulders. I was fascinated to see how expertly he maneuvered with the yoke. Also, in that same region, I saw oxen, alone and in pairs, yoked with a beam of wood for farming tasks. Have you ever worn a yoke? I did once and, not being accustomed to it, found it very uncomfortable for caring a burden. But I’m reliably informed, once you get used to it, a yoke makes life easier. The purpose of a yoke is to make a burden easier to carry, so with domestic tasks and when farming, clearly, a yoke makes work easier. John Climacus, seventh century monk and abbot of Saint Catherine’s monastery on Mt Sinai, wrote in The Ladder of Divine Ascent (Step 25 – On Humility) “‘Learn of Me,’ Jesus said; that is, not from an angel, not from a man, not from a book, but ‘from Me,’ that is, from
My dwelling within you, from My illumination and action within you, for ‘I am gentle and meek of heart’ in thought and spirit, and your souls will find rest from conflicts and relief from evil thoughts.” What can we learn from Jesus Christ? We learn the work of pursuing the Kingdom of God in this life. The Gospel of Matthew summarizes this burden and work in the words of the Beatitudes (Mt. 5). Every time we pray the Lord’s Prayer we pray for the coming of the Kingdom – “Thy/ Your will be done.” So the Beatitudes are our yoke! Imagine putting on a yoke as you listen to the Beatitudes. I invite you to listen to the Holy Spirit and choose one of these beatitudes at this time. Remember the beatitude. Be yoked to it. Practise this beatitude as you follow Christ and seek the Kingdom in this life. Fr. Mark Greenaway-Robbins
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Our Parish
Relationships & Fellowships
Resourcing Our Faith
Commemorations
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ 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 RECTOR ON LEAVE Fr. Mark will be on leave for the month of August. During this time Mother Alexis Saunders will serve as “acting rector” and coordinate the work of Collegium with the Wardens and the Office. We give thanks for her special ministry among us during the month August. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, September 27, 2014 All parishioners are invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting to be held after the 10:15 am Mass. This meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. If you have items you would like added to the agenda, please email them to tracylee.russell@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting items is Friday, September 5, 2014. We look forward to having you join us on September 27! Tracy Russell - Parish Council Secretary, Jenny Scott Parish Council Chair 24 | THE THURIBLE
A FRIENDLY REMINDER REGARDING COFFEE HOUR: All are invited to join us in the Bishop’s Room for coffee hour after High Mass. In an effort to make it a welcoming place for all, we do ask that you refrain giving food to small children without first checking with their parents. It is also best practice to not feed the dogs. Thank you. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE EASTSIDE 10K: We are looking for a group of 15 volunteers to help support the St. James’ Run/Walk team and the hundreds of other runners on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Eastside 10k. This team of volunteers will help at the water station at Carrall and Alexander. All St. James’ participants and volunteers will be well feed with a lovely brunch at the rectory following the race. Please sign up with Jenny Scott (youthworker@stjames.bc.ca) for more information. Also, if you’re still interested in signing up to run/walk the race, contact Jenny for the group discount code.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL 2014 The festival will be held Wednesday, October 29 to Sunday, November 9. This will be the 11th consecutive year of the festival that celebrates the diverse culture and heritage of the DTES, one of the founding communities of Vancouver. Once again St. James will participate with an Open House on Saturday, November 1 from noon, following the All Saints’ Day Mass, until 4 pm.
The Trustees are asking for groups/guilds to offer ideas on how they might participate. Suggestions so far include a play, an archives exhibit, welcoming tea and cookies. Other suggestions are welcome. In past years we have had tours of the church, musical offerings, art historian talks about our building, a John Donne sermon from the pulpit, a performance of
Everyman and displays of our vestments, needlework, silver and other artefacts. Please mark your calendars and invite your family and friends. MAY'S PLACE HOSPICE RENOVATION: REQUEST FOR SUPPORT After serving the Downtown Eastside for almost 25 years, upgrades to May’s Place hospice are now necessary to ensure patients’ safety and comfort. Based in Gastown, Cutler Design initiated a special project with The Bloom Group to renovate May’s Place. All projects costs will be covered by co-fundraising, as well as a network of vendor partners. Together, The Bloom Group and Cutler aim to raise $25,000 to make this project possible. These funds will go directly towards the construction and material costs, as Cutler will provide their services for free. If you would like to donate to this project or learn more about the campaign go to bit.ly/maysmakeover. IN MEMORY OF ROBIN WILLIAMS Robin Williams, who died this week, was an Episcopalian, the U.S. branch of the Anglican Church. In his memory we are reprinting the list he made of the top . . .
RESOURCING OUR FAITH PAX: MICHAELMAS 2014 The PAX editorial team sincerely appreciates the many excellent submissions we received for our most recent issue. Now we are accepting submissions for the upcoming Michaelmas issue, set to be released on Sunday, September 28. This issue's theme is "Remembering and celebrating our Parish history." We are planning to feature content from our own St. James' Archives, and are also eager to hear from parishioners who have special memories of events, people, and the neighbourhood throughout our long history. We warmly invite your reflections in word or image, especially as we approach our Dedication Festival. While we give priority to contributions related to the theme, submissions on any topic are always most welcome. The deadline for submissions is Tues., September 2. All items, whether articles (500 words max.), poetry, photographs, or other images can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX slot outside the Church office.
10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian 10. No snake handling. 9. You can believe in dinosaurs. 8. Male and female God created them; male and female we ordain them. 7. You don't have to check your brains at the door. 6. Pew aerobics. 5. Church year is color-coded. 4. Free wine on Sunday. 3. All of the pageantry - none of the guilt. 2. You don't have to know how to swim to get baptized. And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian: 1. No matter what you believe, there's bound to be at least one other Episcopalian who agrees with you.
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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.” The Book of Alternative Services of the Anglican Church of Canada
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COMMEMORATION St. Rose of Lima Religious, 1617 August 23
Rose of Lima was born April 20, 1586, in the city of that name. ... She was part of a large family. She received the baptismal name of Isabel (Elizabeth). Her later nickame “Rose” was a testament to her evident holiness. ... In 1597 she was confirmed by the Archbishop of Lima, Turibius de Mogrovejo, who was also to be declared a saint. She formally took the name of Rose at that time. As a young girl — in emulation of Saint Catherine of Siena — she began to fast three times a week and performed severe penances in secret. When she was admired for her beauty, Rose cut off her hair, against the objections of her friends and her family, upset that suitors were beginning to take notice of her. Despite the censure of her parents, she spent many hours contemplating the Blessed Sacrament, which she received daily. She was determined to take a vow of virginity, in opposition to her parents, who wished her to marry. Finally, out of frustration, her father gave her a room to herself in the family home. Daily fasting turned to perpetual abstinence from meat. Her days were filled with acts of charity and industry. Rose helped the sick and hungry around her community. She would bring them to her room and take care of them. Rose sold her fine needlework, grew beautiful flowers, and would take them to market to help her family. Her exquisite lace and embroidery also helped to care for the poor, while her nights were devoted to prayer and penance in a little grotto which she had built. Otherwise, she became a recluse, leaving her room only for her visits to church. The fame of her holiness became so widespread among the populace of the colonial city, that she attracted the attention of the friars of the Dominican Order. She wanted to become a nun, but her father refused to allow this. Out of obedience to him, instead she entered the Third Order of St. Dominic, remaining in her parents’ home. In her twentieth year she donned the habit of a tertiary and took the vow of perpetual virginity for which she had longed. For eleven years this self-martyrdom continued without relaxation, with intervals of ecstasy, until she died on August 24, 1617, at the age of 31…. Her funeral was held in the cathedral, attended by all the public authorities of Lima, and it was the archbishop himself who gave her eulogy. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=446. THE THURIBLE | 27
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday, August 17 High Mass and Procession (and cake!) 28 | THE THURIBLE
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DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. AUGUST 18
Ezek 24:15-24 Ps 79:1-8 Mt 19:16-22
Ps 106:1-18 Jg 17:1-13 Acts 7:44 – 8:1a
Ps 106:19-48 2 Sam 17:24 – 18:8 Jn 5:19-29
TUES. AUGUST 19
Ezek 28:1-10 Ps 60:1-5 Mt 19:23-30
Ps 121, 122, 123 Jg 18:1-15 Acts 8:1-13
Ps 124, 125, 126 2 Sam 18:9-18 Jn 5:30-47
WED. AUGUST 20
Rom 5:1-5 Ps 139:1-9 Jn 15:7-11
Ps 119:145-176 Jg 18:16-31 Acts 8:14-25
Ps 128, 129, 130 2 Sam 18:19-33 Jn 6:1-15
THU. AUGUST 21
Ezek 36:22-28 Ps 51:8-13 Mt 22:1-14
Ps 131, 132 Job 1:1-22 Acts 8:26-40
Ps 134, 135 2 Sam 19:1-23 Jn 6:16-27
FRI. AUGUST 22
Is 9:1-6 Ps 113 Lk 1:26-38
Ps 140, 142 Job 2:1-13 Acts 9:1-9
Ps 141, 143:1-11 2 Sam 19:24-43 Jn 6:27-40
SAT. AUGUST 23
Ezek 43:1-7 Ps 85:8-13 Mt 23:1-12
Ps 137:1-6, 144 Job 3:1-26 Acts 9:10-19a
Ps 104 2 Sam 23:1-7, 13-17 Jn 6:41-51
SUN. AUGUST 24
Ex 1:8 – 2:10 Ps 124 Rom 12:1-8 Mt 16:13-20
Ps 146, 147 Job 4:1-6, 12-21 Rev 4:1-11
Ps 111, 112, 113 2 Sam 24:1-2, 10-25 Mk 6:1-6a
DATE
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. 30 | THE THURIBLE
MASS THIS WEEK 2014
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. AUGUST 18
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For the church in Iraq, and Christians persecuted for their faith
TUES. AUGUST 19
9:30 am in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For peace in troubled areas of the world, that the cry for peace increases in strength
WED. AUGUST 20
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Bernard, Abbot Clairvaux, Teacher of the Faith, 1153
For Youthworks, that they may be encouraged in their search for truth and value in their lives.
THU. AUGUST 21
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Feria
For those who live alone – grant them peace and contentment
Fri. AUGUST 22
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
For Aboriginal youth, to be kept from harm and for guidance to live in hope and love
SAT. AUGUST 23
For those working in healthcare, that they may be renewed in their efforts to heal and care for the sick
St. Rose of Lima, Religious, 1617 SUN. AUGUST 24 Pentecost 11
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca | 778-316-7941 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
Deacon: Mother Joyce Locht 604-614-9915 | joyce.locht@gmail.com
Youth Worker: Jenny Scott 778-322-7967 | youthworker@stjames.bc.ca
Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com
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
604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder
CLERGY AVAILABILITY
PARISH OFFICERS
Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532 For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins: 778-316-7941 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
Rector’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: Graham Murchie Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell 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 Parish Office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm