Solemn Requiem Mass
Centenary of the Armistice 1918 | November 11, 2018 | 10:30 AM
Welcome Welcome to St. James’ on this Remembrance Day, the Centenary of the Armistice of 1918, which brought to an end the First World War. We offer this Mass for the peace of the world, and for all who lost their lives in the two World Wars, and in conflict since. As we recall the horror of war, and honour the sacrifice of those who were killed, we proclaim once again the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which brings victory over death and offers reconciliation and peace to the world. Our Mass will include a confession of the sins of war and conflict, the Two Minutes Silence, and an opportunity to commit ourselves to work for peace. We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. 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 Mass Setting
Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
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Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission. If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection MEMORIAL CROSS The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first instituted by an Order-in-Council dated December 1, 1919. It was awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty. The crosses were sent automatically to mothers and wives who qualified, and could be worn by the recipients anytime, even though they were not themselves veterans. The cross was engraved with the name, rank and service number of the son or husband.
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Fugue & Adagio, op. 65 — Felix Mendelssohn At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion, et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam; ad te omnis caro veniet. Requiem aeternam…
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. A hymn befits thee, O God, in Zion: to you shall vows be performed in Jerusalem. Hear my prayer, for unto you all flesh shall come. Rest eternal… Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
All
Stand
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all, the true love of peace and guide with thy pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth that in tranquillity thy kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. HIGH MASS | 5
The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Micah. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised up above the hills. Peoples shall stream to it, and many nations shall come and say: ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.’ For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between many peoples, and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more; but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees, and no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken. For all the peoples walk, each in the name of its god, but we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever. Micah 4:1-5
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first ; all repeat it thereafter.
Out of the depths have I called you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice; let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication. If you, Lord, were to note what is done amiss, O Lord, who could stand? For there is forgiveness with you; therefore you shall be feared. Antiphon I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for him; in his word is my hope. My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. Antiphon 6 | HIGH MASS
O Israel, wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy; With him there is plenteous redemption, and he shall redeem Israel from all their sins. Antiphon Psalm 130
EPISTLE READING
Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, ‘For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:31-end
Sub-deacon All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PIE JESU
Stand Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem sempiternam.
Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest everlasting. Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’ Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Luke 24:1-9
SERMON
Be seated Fr. Matthew Johnson (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant
In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. Hear our prayer.
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.
CONFESSION Deacon
Stand
Remain standing Let us confess to God the sins and shortcomings of the world; its pride, its selfishness, its greed; its evil divisions and hatreds. Let us confess our share in what is wrong, and our failure to seek and establish that peace which God wills for his children. After a short silence:
Deacon All
When we fail to learn from the past. Lord, have mercy.
Deacon All
When we let national and personal interests blind us to the suffering of the world. Christ, have mercy.
Deacon All
When we forget the cost of the freedom we enjoy. Lord, have mercy.
Celebrant
Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All
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PEACE
Stand
The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way. You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Domine Iesu Christe, Rex gloriæ, libera animas omnium fidelium defunctorum de pœnis inferni et de profundo lacu. Libera eas de ore leonis, ne absorbeat eas tartarus, ne cadant in obscurum; sed signifer sanctus Michael repræsentet eas in lucem sanctam, quam olim Abrahæ promisisti et semini eius. Hostias et preces tibi, Domine, laudis offerimus; tu suscipe pro animabus illis, quarum hodie memoriam facimus. Fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam. Quam olim Abrahæ promisisti et semini eius.
Be seated
O Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, liberate the souls of the departed from the pains of hell and from the pit: liberate the souls of the departed from the lion’s mouth, let not hell swallow them up, let them not fall into darkness, but let Michael, the holy standard-bearer, bring them into the holy light, which thou promised to Abraham and to his seed. Sacrifices and prayers of praise, O Lord, we offer to thee. Receive them, Lord, on behalf of those we commemorate this day. Grant them, Lord, to pass from death unto life, which once thou promised to Abraham and to his seed.
Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
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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. through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose victorious from the dead, and doth comfort us with the hope of resurrection and the promise of eternal life. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying: SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cæli 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.
Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
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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: dona eis requiem. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona eis requiem. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona eis requiem sempiternam.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : grant them rest. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant them rest. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant them rest eternal. Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
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.
ANTIPHON Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.
May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, in the company of thy saints forever and ever. Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice Duruflé
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ACT OF REMEMBRANCE AND COMMITMENT
Stand
HYMN 528 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — O God, Our Help in Ages Past O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home; Under the shadow of thy throne, thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received its frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. Celebrant
We now remember before God, and commend to his sure keeping: the fallen of the two World Wars and conflict since; those who have died in the cause of freedom and peace; those whom we knew, and those whose memory we treasure, and all who have lived and died in the service of humankind. From our parish of St James’ we remember especially: Names Let us keep silence: 2 Minutes
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They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. We will remember them. In Paradisum is sung. HIGH MASS | 15
ANTIPHON
Stand In paradisum deducant te angeli, in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere aeternam habeas requiem.
May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs welcome you upon your arrival, and lead you into the holy city of Jerusalem. May a choir of angels welcome you, and, with poor Lazarus of old, may you have eternal rest.
Requiem (Op. 9) — Maurice DuruflÊ
Celebrant
Let us commit ourselves to responsible living and faithful service.
All
Will you strive for all that makes for peace? We will.
All
Will you seek to heal the wounds of war? We will.
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Will you work for a just future for all humanity? We will.
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Merciful God, we offer to you the fears in us that have not yet been cast out by love: may we accept the hope you have placed in the hearts of all people, and live lives of justice, courage and mercy; through Jesus Christ our risen redeemer. Amen.
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HYMN 528 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — O God, Our Help in Ages Past (cont’d) A thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all our years away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. O God, it is thy will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of thy great love shine on the waste of our wraths and sorrows, and give peace to your Church, peace among nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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BLESSING
All All All
God grant to the living grace, to the departed rest, to the Church, the Queen, the Commonwealth and all people, unity, peace and concord, and to us and all God’s servants, life everlasting; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. +Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. And may light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
POSTLUDE Toccata, op. 65 — Felix Mendelssohn The Altar Party departs, after which the congregation may be seated, or move quietly through to the Bishops’ Room for coffee hour. 18 | HIGH MASS
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REQUIEM, Opus 9 — Maurice Duruflé This work, completed in 1947, was written in its original version for solo, choir, orchestra and organ. A transcription of the orchestra part was realized for organ alone as well as for reduced orchestra. This Requiem is composed entirely on the Gregorian themes of the Mass for the Dead. Sometimes the musical text has been respected in full, the orchestra intervening only to sustain or to comment on it; sometimes I was simply inspired by it or sometimes removed myself from it altogether; for example, in certain developments suggested by the Latin text, namely in the Domine Jesu Christe, the Sanctus, and Libera me. Generally speaking, I tried to get the particular style of the Gregorian themes firmly set in my mind. I also endeavored to reconcile as much as possible the Gregorian rhythm, as has been established by the Benedictines of Solesmes, with the demands of modern metrical notation. The rigidness of the latter, with .its strong beats and weak beats recurring at regular intervals, is hardly compatible with the variety and fluidity of the Gregorian line, which is only a succession of rises and falls. The strong beats had to lose their dominant character in order to take on the same intensity as the weak beats in such a way that the rhythmic Gregorian accent at the tonic Latin accent could be placed freely on any beat of our modern tempo. As for the musical form of each of the pieces composing this Requiem, it is generally inspired by the form proposed by the liturgy. The organ has only an incidental role [in the orchestral version]. It intervenes, not to accompany the choirs, but only to underline certain accents or to make one momentarily forget the all too human sonorities of the orchestra. It represents the idea of peace, of Faith, and of Hope. This Requiem is not an ethereal work which sings of detachment from earthly worries. It reflects, in the immutable form of the Christian prayer, the agony of man faced with the mystery of his ultimate end. It is often dramatic, or filled with resignation, or hope or terror, just as the words of the Scripture themselves which are used in the liturgy. It tends to translate human feelings before their terrifying, unexplainable or consoling destiny.
This Mass includes the nine parts of the Mass of the Dead: the Introit, Kyrie, Domine Jesu Christe, Sancte, Pie Jesu, Agnus Dei, Lux aeterna, Libera me, and finally In Paradisum, the ultimate answer of Faith to all the questions, by the flight of the soul to Paradise. — Maurice Duruflé
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PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE The prelude and postlude for to-day are from an organ sonata by Felix Mendelssohn - the nineteenth-century composer, pianist, organist and conductor who in addition to his many orchestral, instrumental, and choral works is known especially for his performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion in 1829. Mendelssohn performed as a recitalist and conductor throughout Europe, and made ten visits to England. His recitals in 1842 in London and Oxford were very well received indeed, and he was commissioned to write a set of organ voluntaries -- or organ sonatas as we know them now. The influence of Bach is evident in these pieces, and Sonata Six is exceptional in that it is a set of variations on the Lutheran Chorale “Vater unser im Himmelreich.” We know this melody as hymn 327 in Common Praise as “Lo, God is here! Let us adore,” but the original tune is a versification of the Lord's Prayer. The theme of that melody is heard in part as the subject of the organ prelude: a fugue & finale. In the organ postlude the chorale is heard in full, first in the pedal and then the soprano and bass on the keyboard. The toccata concludes with the first & last line of the hymn melody.
Reflection Lord, teach me to be generous, to serve you as you deserve, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to look for any reward, save that of knowing that I do your holy will. https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/12297/teach-me-to-be-generous Accessed 8th November 2018
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The flowers on the High Altar are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Maureen Wilson.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
The Thurible Notes from the Clergy This Remembrance Day we mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. I have been fortunate enough to not live through war in the places I have lived, yet there are wars being fought right now in places I will never see. The closest I have come to war, is saying goodbye to my dad when he left for his first tour in Iraq. I was ten, and he came back.
This past Thursday, November 8th, I went to the ceremony at the cenotaph to honour the indigenous peoples of Canada who have served in the military and remember those who lost their lives to protect Canada’s freedoms. I attended the feast that followed at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre and heard testimony from veterans about their experiences serving in the Canadian Forces, and their treatment on returning home. Their stories are not mine to share, but I learned a lot. On November 11th we remember all veterans who have served and given their lives in conflicts around the world, many making the ultimate sacrifice. We also pray for those who are still serving. I find myself wondering why, after 100 years since World War I, are
there still wars being fought? Can humanity not learn that ultimately there are no winners in war? Even the victors see pain and death. War is evil.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
“So, what do we do? We are called to fight evil, but we are also called to know how to fight it. Evil is not effectively resisted with hatred and with guns. Evil cannot be defeated with evil, negation with negation, terror with terror, missile with missile. The process of negation must be reversed. Only affirmation can overcome negation. Evil can be battled only by good. Hatred can be laid to rest only by love. The only response to evil that has ever worked is the response of Jesus — and that was, to lead a life of love right to and through the end. It means to visit the sick, give to the poor, and help those in need.” — the words of The Rt. Rev. Mary Glasspool on November 4th at Christ Church Cathedral. We remember to never forget the cost. The same is true of the Eucharist, we remember to never forget what God is doing in Jesus then, now and in the age to come. Mother Lucy
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ CENTENARY OF THE ARMISTICE 1918 MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After Mass in the Bishops’ Room FORMATION After Coffee Hour in the Bishops’ Room SILENT PRAYER 4:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH TODAY: REMEMBRANCE DAY Today’s High Mass, the Centenary of the end of World War 1 on Nov. 11, 1918, is a Solemn Requiem sung to the setting by Maurice Duruflé, with prayer for the Peace of the World. At sunset which is at 4:36 pm, a bell will toll 100 times here at St. James’, in union with churches and public buildings across Canada. There will be the usual Hour of Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at 4 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, followed by Evening Prayer at 5 pm. 24 | THE THURIBLE
REQUIEM MASS A Requiem Mass will be offered for Fr. William Crockett in Christ Church Cathedral at 2 pm on Sat. Nov. 24. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. WOMENS’ GUILD BARGAIN SALE A big thank you to all who have helped make the final bargain sale such a success. Your efforts enabled us to realize $1800 to date and we hope for more to come. ADVENT FORMATION: Walking Backwards to Christmas This book study will work with Stephen Cottrell’s brilliant book Walking Backwards to Christmas. Using the deceptively simple device of telling the Christmas story backwards Stephen Cottrell helps us encounter it as though for the first time. His approach enables us to get under the skin of a complex narrative, giving us insights into its many horrors as well as its joys. The books for this study are available for a one time suggested donation of $15.00 each. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. If you need assistance with the cost of the book, please see Mother Lucy or Fr. Kevin. Participants may attend either the Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon sessions. Please RSVP for the Thursday Sessions to Mother Lucy, as space is limited. lucy@stjames.bc.ca Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Nov. 29 & Dec. 6, 13 & 20 Sundays after High Mass, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 DIOCESAN ADVENT RESOURCE Daily Devotional -- Living in the Edge How do we find our way when one thing is ending and another thing is beginning? In the great joys and sorrows of our lives, and in the economic, political and climatic changes of our world, how do we live in the in-between? Maybe you’re wondering what’s next for you in life and what God is calling you to do. How do you look and listen for God’s leading when you’re not sure what is ahead? This in-between place can be a place full of
challenge and also surprising new life. This Advent, explore the edges of life through images of edge habitat, birth, and the places where we encounter our neighbour. You can choose to receive the content in two formats: via a daily email or downloadable booklet. http:// www.vancouver.anglican.ca/programs/2018advent-resource
JAN & JON VIOLIN DUO CONCERT Sun. Nov. 18, 2 pm St. James’ Anglican Church Two talented violinists, Jonathan Chan and Jan Bislin, return to their hometown after performing across Europe, Asia, and North America to present a varied program of classical music and popular music covers. The duo often branches out beyond classical walls to explore the world of improvisation, pop, jazz, hiphop, EDM, and contemporary art forms. Jan & Jon have formed a unique sound dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the violin while pulling people into their musical journey. Tickets:
janandjon.eventbrite.ca STEWARDSHIP The Stewardship Season is upon us: you will have received the Rector’s letter and the 2019 commitment card. Please consider carefully and prayerfully how you are able best to respond. There will be a celebration Parish Lunch after High Mass on Sun. Nov. 25. FUNERAL PLANNING November, the month of remembering, All Saints’, All Souls’ and Armistice Day, is a timely reminder to us all of our own mortality, and of our responsibility to prepare ourselves spiritually and by ordering our affairs. For the sake of family & friends, it is important that we have a Will, and that we leave instructions regarding our preferred funeral arrangements. The Office has a form available for this purpose, and the Legacy booklet from the Diocese is very helpful .
FORMATION SESSIONS This Fall we will be journeying through the Book of Acts and thinking about the church then, and what it can teach us as we reconsider who we are as the church today. Please take the time to read the Book of Acts thoroughly prior to these sessions as it will greatly enrichen our discussion: Book of Acts Formation: Sundays 12:30 –2 pm Sun. Nov. 11 – The importance of History Sun. Nov. 18 – Vast Geography Sun. Nov. 25 – Inclusive Community All are welcome to attend. If you do not have a Bible and need one, please see Mother Lucy. If you are registering for the Thursday evening group RSVP to lucy@stjames.bc.ca as space is limited. ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS Sun. Dec. 2, 4 pm
Join us for an evening of candle lit Advent lessons and carols, with scripture, music and praise. WOMEN’S GUILD ADVENT SALE On Sun. Dec. 2 the Guild will be holding a Preserve and Baking Sale. Groups or individuals who would like to join them on Dec. 2 please call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213 to reserve a table.
THE CHRISTMAS EDITION OF PAX CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INVITED! This year-end issue considers the work of the Holy Spirit in our Parish, and explores where the Spirit may be leading St. James’. How is the Holy Spirit sustaining this church? Where do we see the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit – in the life of St. James’, in our own lives, and in the life of the wider community of the Downtown Eastside? Mindful of our strong tradition of social concern alongside our rich liturgy and sacramental worship, how is St. James’ being called to serve today? Submissions need not be theme related, for all contributions are welcome: poetry, pictures, articles (normally, not to exceed 500 words). Please leave your contributions in the PAX mailbox next to the Church Office, or send them to Paul Stanwood at stap@shaw.ca The deadline is Sun. Dec. 9. THE THURIBLE | 25
DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. NOVEMBER 12 Charles Simeon, Priest 1836
Tit 1:1-9 Ps 24:1-6 Lk 17:1-6
Ps 80 Jl 1:1-13 Rev 18:15-24
Ps 77 Neh 9:1-15 Lk 14:12-24
TUES. NOVEMBER 13 St. Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk, & Martyr, 1623
Tit 2:1-14 Ps 37:1-6, 28-29 Lk 17:7-10
Ps 78:1-39 Jl 1:15 – 2:2 Rev 19:1-10
Ps 78:40-72 Neh 9:26-38 Lk 14:25-35
WED. NOVEMBER 14 Consecration of Samuel Seabury, 1st Anglican Bishop in North America, 1734
Tit 3:1-7 Ps 23 Lk 17:11-19
Ps 119:97-120 Jl 2:12-19 Rev 19:11-21
Ps 81, 82 Neh 7:73b – 8:3, 5-18 Lk 15:1-10
THU. NOVEMBER 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1280
Philem 1:4-20 Ps 146 Lk 17:20-25
Ps 23, 27 Jl 2:21-27 Jas 1:1-15
Ps 85, 86 1 Macc 1:1-28 Lk 15:1-2, 11-32
FRI. NOVEMBER 16 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093
2 Jn 4-9 Ps 119:1-8 Lk 17:26-37
Ps 88 Jl 2:28 – 3:8 Jas 1:16-27
Ps 91, 92 1 Macc 1:41-63 Lk 16:1-9
SAT. NOVEMBER 17 St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200
3 Jn 5-8 Ps 112 Lk 18:1-8
Ps 87, 90 Jl 3:9-17 Jas 2:1-13
Ps 136 1 Macc 2:1-28 Lk 16:10-17
SUN. NOVEMBER 18 Pentecost 26
Dan 12:1-3 Ps 16 Heb 10:11-14, 19-25 Mk 13:1-8
Ps 66, 67 Hab 1:1-4, 12 – 2:1 Phil 3:13 – 4:1
Ps 19, 46 1 Macc 2:29-43, 49-50 Mt 23:13-24
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2018
MASS TIMES
MON. NOVEMBER 12 Charles Simeon, Priest 1836
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. NOVEMBER 13 St. Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk, & Martyr, 1623
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. NOVEMBER 14 Consecration of Samuel Seabury, 1st Anglican Bishop in North America, 1734
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. NOVEMBER 15 St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1280
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. NOVEMBER 16 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. NOVEMBER 17 St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 SUN. NOVEMBER 18 Pentecost 26
8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
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
Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca, Warden: Doug Ibbott, 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca