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Procession and High Mass

The Holy Family | December 28, 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 8:00 am

Morning Prayer

8:30 am

Low Mass

10:30 am

High Mass, with anointing

5:00 pm

Evening Prayer, in the 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 Joseph’s Lullaby Sleep now, little one.

I will watch while you and your mother sleep.

I wish I could do more.

This straw is not good enough for you.

Back in Nazareth I'll make a proper bed for you of seasoned wood, smooth, strong, well‑pegged.

A bed fit for a carpenter's son.

Just wait till we get back to Nazareth.

I'll teach you everything I know.

You'll learn to choose the cedarwood, eucalyptus, and fir.

You'll learn to use the drawshave, ax, and saw.

Your arms will grow strong, your hands rough ‑‑ like these.

You will bear the pungent smell of new wood and wear shavings and sawdust in your hair.

You'll be a man whose life centers on hammer and nails and wood.

But for now, sleep, little Jesus, sleep.

Ron Klug 20th century

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen — J. G. Walther At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT When peaceful silence lay over all the earth, and night had run the half of her swift course, your almighty Word, O Lord, leaped down from the heavens out of the royal throne.

Dum medium silentium (Mode VIII)

PROCESSION

HYMN 30 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — O Come, All Ye Faithful STATION COLLECT Celebrant All Celebrant

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The Word was made flesh.

And dwelt among us.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, who hast given us thine only begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure Virgin: grant that we, being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit.

Through the same Christ our Lord.

Amen.

KYRIE ELEISON All sing

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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.

Almighty God, thou hast shed upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word.

May this light, enkindled in our hearts, shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

All

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Isaiah.

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. Isaiah 61:10-62:3

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Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights.

Praise him, all you angels of his; praise him, all his host.

Young men and maidens, old and young together. Antiphon Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name only is exalted, his splendour is over earth and heaven.

He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Antiphon Psalm 148:1-2, 12-14

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 Spirit of 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 Allll

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The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

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

Stand

Alleluia. The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious apparel: The Lord hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with strength. Alleluia. Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. Alleluia.

D贸minus regn谩vit, dec贸rem (Mode V)

HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, Jesus' parents brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord"), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, "Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "This child is destined for the falling and the rising HIGH MASS | 11

of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed and a sword will pierce your own soul too." There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.

Luke 2:22-40

SERMON

Be Seated Jenny Scott (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Stand

Celebrant

To us a child is born, to us a son is given; let us pray for the people he came to save.

All

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

Hear our prayer.

All All

After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

The celebrant concludes the prayers with a collect.

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION 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

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and forget not all his benefits; for he renews your youth like an eagle’s.

Benedic, anima mea (Mode V)

OFFERTORY HYMN

Stand

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

132 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Of Eternal Love Begotten

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.

Because thou didst give Jesus Christ thine only Son to be born at this time for us; who, by the operation of the Holy Spirit, was made very man of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin.

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 Allll sing

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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.

Allll

Celebrant

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

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

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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AGNUS DEI Allll sing

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 please 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.

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COMMUNION ANTIPHON O Lord our governor; how exalted is your Name in all the world. Psalm Out of the mouths of infants and children: your majesty is praised above the heavens.

Dómine, Dóminus noster (Mode II)

HYMN

Sit or kneel 137 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — What Child Is This

Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Source of truth and joy, may we who have received the gift of divine life always follow the way of thy Son. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Amen.

All

BLESSING Celebrant

All

Stand

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

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

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DISMISSAL

Stand

ANGELUS

(see facing page)

HYMN 29 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

POSTLUDE Puer nobis nascitur — Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

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 flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and with thanksgiving as I celebrate the many years God has given me, Anita Sandiford.

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The Thurible RECTOR’S NOTES “What happens when we say to Jesus Christ, “I want to see Christmas through your eyes”?

Who knew that Gloria Estefan has provided for us a prayer petition almost as significant as the Jesus Prayer! As I made this prayer during Advent I found myself reading the Gospel account of Christmas with fresh vision: Having existed always, Jesus Christ – the Logos – entered time and space. Jesus is born into poverty – Joseph and Mary offer the poor persons’ sacrifice in the Temple of two doves. Jesus is born into homelessness – no room at the inn leads to a stable. Jesus is the illegitimate child of a teenage pregnancy in a backwater province of the Roman Empire. Visited and adored by locals – uncouth and aromatic shepherds – and foreigners – the Magi – the life of Jesus began as it ended, in jeopardy. He was born as he died, his life was condemned. The worship which Herod desired to offer was not that of the shepherds, nor the Magi. Jesus became a refugee. His family and supporters helped him flee to safety, in Egypt.

An angel sounded the all-clear and the Holy Family returned to their home in Nazareth.

If poverty, homelessness, illegitimacy, adoration,

condemnation and becoming a refugee are the facts of the Nativity of Jesus, what then is our response? How do we faithfully celebrate the Feast of the Nativity?

Jesus Christ – -became poor so that we might enjoy the treasures of abundant life (Jn 10.10); -became homeless so that we might find our true home with Christ (Rev 22.13); -was illegitimate so that we might become the righteousness of God (Cor 5.1); -was adored by outcasts and foreigners so that we might be assured of salvation (Mt 25.40); -was condemned by the powerful so that we might be emboldened when condemned (Mk 15.1-15); -fled as a refugee so that we might be inspired to serve those who flee for their lives (Mt 5.10-12).

How does Jesus Christ recognize himself in our gift-giving? Who is served through all our spending?

How will Jesus be glorified in our eating and drinking at this season?

Whom do we include and exclude?

How are we welcoming Jesus Christ into our lives through our frenetic seasonal preparations?

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Today at St. James’

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Our Parish

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Parish Council Relationships &

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Fellowships Quote of the Week Daily Lectionary

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ The Holy Family MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS WITH ANOINTING 8:30 am in the Church HIGH MASS WITH ANOINTING 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 ORDO CALENDARS AVAILABLE The 2015 ORDO Calendars are now available. Please bring $15.00 in cash to Reece Wrightman to make your purchase.

RENEWING OUR BUILDING FABRIC Roof Revolution have made excellent progress with the urgently needed repairs to the church roofs: •The Welsh slates have been cleaned to their original condition, seams repaired, and damaged slates replaced •The flat roofs have been cleaned out and refurbished.

•The drains have been cleared and checked.

•Rotten wood in the bell tower ventilators has been replaced, as also a small number of boards damaged by water penetration on the floor of the bell tower •The outer walls have been cleaned and repaired.

This phase of work will also include cleaning off and applying anti-corrosion paint to the steel crib supporting our superb bells. The bell crib will be strapped with steel to the robust reinforced concrete bell tower inner frame structure.

The work has been based on reports from a professional engineer – especially important to assure the stability of the reinforced concrete structure of the church, bell tower, and bell frame.

The work has been conducted according to all relevant City of Vancouver by-laws and under the oversight of our Project Advisor for all repairs and renewal of the church buildings, Tom Fletcher.

Once the weather is appropriate next year, Roof Revolution will apply a protective coating – retaining the original appearance – to the slate bell tower roof.

At that time they will seal the outer church fabric – and if funds permit – clean and re-surface the church interior proper.

This work will renew the church as a remarkably significant part of the patrimony of Vancouver, and especially the Downtown Eastside.

In conjunction with our planned improvements to the Rectory, Hall and Crypt, these repairs will assure St. James’ continued, and even expanded, service to the Diocese and this community as a place of worship and practical nurture.

Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe

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PARISHIONER PARKING RENEWAL FOR 2015 The time has come to renew parishioner parking passes for the year. If you wish to renew or obtain parking, please see Reece Wrightman or the Church Office. If you know your fob number, please note it with your payment.

ANNUAL REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2015 VESTRY MEETING Please submit the Annual Report for your group or guild by January 15, 2015. The Office needs time to compile the reports for the Annual Vestry Meeting on the last Sunday of February, so the earlier we receive your submissions the easier it will be for us. Thank you! Linda & Deanna, Office Managers FELLOWSHIP LUNCHES: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! To help make these events a success, we are looking for volunteers to join a team and help plan and/or host one of the 6 lunches in the new year. We are also looking for individuals who are able to help support these events either through financial gifts or by contributing food. For further information or to sign up, please speak with Jenny (youthworker@stjames.bc.ca).

Fellowship lunch dates in 2015: Feb 15 April 19 May 31 July 26 - Parish Picnic Sept 20 Nov 22 PERSONAL UPDATE On Sunday December 14 it was announced at St. James and in Wales that I have been appointed as the Team Rector of the newly created Rectorial Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly in the Diocese of Llandaff in the Church in Wales (http:// eglwysilanparish.btck.co.uk http:// www.parishofcaerphilly.org.uk) I will be collated on January 27, 7.00 p.m. at St. Martin's Church, Caerphilly. Please pray for the Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly and my family as we prepare for this move. Fr. Mark

“PURSE” FOR FR. MARK As many of you know, the people of St. James’ have always blessed their departing clergy with a “purse,” or collection of money to thank them for all they have done for us, and to assist them with transitioning to the next phase of their lives. To contribute to this “purse,” you can add some money or a cheque to your Sunday offering envelope. Write clearly on the envelope the amount you are designating for the “purse.” You can also drop cash or a cheque off to the church office. Please make your contributions by Sunday, January 4th, so that there is time for the Envelope Secretary to record and compile them before Fr. Mark’s last Sunday, which is January 11th.

MOTHER ALEXIS ON LEAVE Mother Alexis is on leave for the month of December, so will not be responding to emails or phone calls during this time.

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

DURING MASS: It is such a privilege and blessing to be able to worship alongside such a diverse group at St. James' and this especially includes worshipping with all the children. Whether children are in the back or sitting in the pews, we encourage parents to help children find creative ways to engage in what is happening in the service.

IN THE BACK: There are activities, books, and quiet toys for younger children. Activities and colouring sheets will coincide with the lectionary and liturgical season. Older children are invited to participate in the activities and return to pews as parents see best.

IN THE PEWS: There are pew packs with activities and colouring sheets that coincide with the lectionary and liturgical season. There are also children’s bibles for school-age children available. Please return packs and bibles at the end of the service.

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Christmas, is recognized as the Feast of the Holy Family. It is a time to celebrate that when Jesus was born he was part of a family unit – the Word becoming flesh includes taking on the joys and struggles of family. Jesus’ parents were poor, had to flee their hometown for safety, and most likely became outcasts when Mary became pregnant. God knows the joys and pains that we experience in family because He himself lived through them and His healing power covers families.

PARENTS: Discuss with your children the significance of Jesus being born into a family and some of the hard times that Jesus experienced when he was young. Ask your child(ren) what are their favorite parts of being a family, and what is hardest. Encourage your child(ren) to pray that Jesus brings healing to broken relationships and blesses the family.

Please let Jenny know of your needs and wishes for faith education for your children so that you all may grow together in faith. Thank you so much!

Jenny Scott, Youth Worker PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, January 24, 2015

PARISH COUNCIL 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, January 9, 2015. We look forward to having you join us on January 24! Tracy Russell - Parish Council Secretary & Jenny Scott Parish Council Chairs

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RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: Real Christmas Carols During Real Christmastide Sunday 4 January 2015 @ 2:30pm St. Patrick's Catholic Church (2881 Main St @ East 13th Ave) On the eleventh day of Christmas, come experience Christmas during Christmas with an afternoon concert of beautiful choral and organ music. From Gibbons to Stanford, Duruflé to Willcocks, join us as we celebrate the saints' feast days from December 25th through January 5th. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Christmas music after Advent!

Admission by donation. All ages warmly welcomed.

For more info go to www.MOTET.ca

QUOTE OF THIS WEEK What an extraordinary God this is who makes all the difference in the world. Don’t we all long for his reality rather than our make believe? The question is whether we will have open hands and ears, hearts and lives to receive him, not just on Christmas, but each day of our lives.

Archbishop Justin Welby, Christmas sermon, 2014 http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/ articles.php/5469/archbishop-of-canterburyschristmas-sermon

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

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COMMEMORATION The Holy Innocents December 28

The story of the Holy Innocents is found in the Gospel according to Matthew, and it is the story of an atrocity.

Herod the Great was titled “king of the Jews,” but he held his throne at the pleasure of the Roman emperor. The precariousness of his power made him all the more ruthless in defending it. Thus, when he learned that the Christ, the true king of the Jews, had been born at Bethlehem, Herod wanted to do away with him. But he did not know the exact identity of the child, so he sent his troops to slaughter all the infants of Bethlehem on the chance that one of the victims would be the Christ-child.

The murdered infants never had an opportunity to know Jesus or to confess him in their own right. But they all died for the sake of Christ, and Herod’s atrocity sealed the name of Christ on each one of them.

The Holy Innocents are therefore considered the prototype of all Christian martyrs.

The Holy Innocents may also be considered the patron saints of our own age. For we live in an age of atrocities, in a time infamous for the slaughter of innocent bystanders who never chose the causes for which they have been made to die. By celebrating this feast, we perform an office for the Holy Innocents and all other victims of massacre. We become their voice and cry out for God to remember the slaughtered — and to remember them for the sake of Christ, himself the great Innocent who was crucified by “the rulers of this age.”

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

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COMMEMORATION St. Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170 December 29 Today we remember Thomas Becket, a twelfth-century archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered within his own cathedral because he resisted the will of King Henry II. Becket’s fate was all the more tragic because he had been a bosom friend of the king as well as his chief adviser. Henry had been trying to curb the privileges of the Church in England, so he arranged for Becket to be elected archbishop of Canterbury in 1162 as a way of ensuring its cooperation with his policies. But he was bitterly disappointed when Thomas changed his allegiance and became a stiffnecked defender of the Church’s rights. One thing led to another, and within two years the new archbishop felt he had no choice but to flee England and become an exile in France. Both men appealed to the Pope, who patched together an agreement which satisfied neither party but at least allowed Thomas to return from exile in December of 1170.

The archbishop was greeted by cheering crowds all along his route back to Canterbury, but in a sermon on Christmas Day he foretold that his blood would be shed.

Reports are confused but it seems that, a day or two later, King Henry became drunk and cried out, “Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?” Four barons took him at his word and rode to Canterbury. On the afternoon of December twenty-ninth they strode into Becket’s chambers and demanded satisfaction; when he refused to heed their ultimatum they left, but returned a short while later with murder in their hearts. They broke into the cathedral and found Becket standing before one of the side altars. An angry exchange ended with one of the barons swinging his sword and slicing into the archbishop’s head. As Thomas collapsed he said, “I accept death for the Name of Jesus and his Church.” All four barons then fell upon him with their swords and finished him off.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. DECEMBER 29

Jer 31:15-17 Ps 124 Mt 2:13-18

Ps 2, 26 Is 49:13-23 Mt 18:1-14

Ps 19, 126 Is 54:1-13 Mk 10:13-16

TUES. DECEMBER 30

2 Chr 24:17-22 Ps 69:7-14, 19-22 Mt 10:34-39

Ps 18:1-20 Is 60:1-5 Rev 1:1-8

Ps 18:21-50 2 Sam 23:13-17b Jn 7:37-52

WED. DECEMBER 31

Col 3:1-4, 12-17 Ps 23 Lk 10:1-9

Ps 46, 48 Is 62:10-12 2 Cor 5:16 – 6:2 Jn 8:12-19

Ps 90 Is 65:15b-25 Rev 21:1-6

THU. JANUARY 1

Num 6:22-27 Ps 8 Gal 4:4-7

Ps 103 Gen 17:1-12a, 15-16 Col 2:6-12

Ps 148 Is 62:1-5, 10-12 Jn 16:23b-30

FRI. JANUARY 2

Wis 7:7-10, 15-16 Ps 27:1-6, 12-13 Jn 5:19-24

Ps 34 Gen 12:1-7 Heb 11:1-12

Ps 33 I Kg 19:1-8 Jn 6:35-42, 48-51

SAT. JANUARY 3

1 Jn 3:1-6 Ps 98:1-2, 4-7 Jn 1:29-34

Ps 68 Gen 28:10-22 Heb 11:13-22

Ps 136 I Kg 19:9-18 Jn 10:7-17

SUN. JANUARY 4

Jer 31:7-14 Ps 147:13-21 Eph 1:3-14 Jn 1:10-18

Ps 66, 67 Sir 3:3-9, 14-17 1 Jn 2:12-17

Ps 145 Wis 7:3-14 Jn 6:41-47

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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MASS THIS WEEK 2014

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. DECEMBER 29

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

The Holy Innocents

For all who are persecuted for their faith

TUES. DECEMBER 30

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170

For the protection of all who speak the truth

WED. DECEMBER 31

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

John West, Missionary on the Red River, 1845

For a transforming of our hearts that we may truly follow in the steps of Christ

THU. JANUARY 1

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

The Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ: Octave of Christmas

For a renewal of God’s Church in the world

Fri. JANUARY 2

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzus, Bishops & Teachers, 379, 389

For peace and goodwill between all nations

SAT. JANUARY 3

For the Sanctuary Guild

Feria

SUN. JANUARY 4 The Holy Family

In thanksgiving for all the gifts of love, patience, kindness and generosity 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: Amy Chai 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