High Mass
The Holy Family | December 31, 2017 | 10:30 am
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass 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 Bethlehem GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO What is this wonder which openeth the heavens with hosts and hymns of angels? Who is this babe, rough-lying in the straw beside the cattle? And who this infant, born of a woman, to whom shepherds and kings kneel? This is a Shepherd, the chief Shepherd, the good Shepherd, Shepherd of all mankind, who giveth his life for the sheep. And this is a King, the King of kings, sovereign of all souls, whose kingdom can have no end. Who in the day of eternity and splendour subsisted in the Form of God; yet chose the bitterness of a mortal lot for us, for me, THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, my Shepherd, my King, my all. Let us also go unto Bethlehem singing the hymn of knowledge and of adoration. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO
Eric Milner-White, sometime Dean of York
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
HYMN 121 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary; and, gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and peace to all the earth. How silently, how silently, the wondrous Gift is given as love imparts to human hearts the blessings of God's heaven! No ear may hear his coming but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.
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Stand
O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in; be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel.
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All Celebrant
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. 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.
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
Reader Allll
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PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all 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. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Antiphon Praise him, heaven of heavens, and you waters above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the Lord; for he commanded, and they were created. He made them stand fast for ever and ever; he gave them a law which shall not pass away. Antiphon Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea-monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and fog, tempestuous wind, doing his will; Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars; Wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and winged birds; Antiphon Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the world; Young men and maidens, old and young together. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name only is exalted, his splendour is over earth and heaven. Antiphon 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
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EPISTLE READING Reader
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
Reader Allll
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. Dรณminus regnรกvit, decรณrem (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory be to thee, O Lord. 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 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 eightyfour. 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
Deacon People
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Juanita Clark (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
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.
CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Celebrant
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
All
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kneel
All
PEACE
Stand
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS 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)
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
Of eternal love begotten, ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore! At his Word the worlds were framèd; he commanded; it was done: heaven and earth and depths of ocean in their threefold order one; all that grows beneath the shining of the moon and burning sun, evermore and evermore! O that birth for ever blessèd, when the Virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bare the Saviour of our race; and the Babe, the world's Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore! 16 | HIGH MASS
This is he whom seers in old time chanted of with one accord; whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word; now he shines, the long expected, let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore! O ye heights of heaven, adore him; angel-hosts, his praises sing; all dominions bow before him, and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore! Christ, to thee with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be; honour, glory and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore!
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. 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
Allll
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 | 19
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI Allll sing
THE 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.
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 153 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Good Christians All, Rejoice Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Listen now to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today; Christ is born today! Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Hear the news of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this; he has opened heaven's door and we are blessed for evermore! Christ was born for this; Christ was born for this! Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now you need not fear the grave; Jesus Christ was born to save: come at his most gracious call to find salvation, one and all! Christ was born to save; Christ was born to save!
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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
Kneel Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with peace and goodwill and make you partakers of the divine nature: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
Stand
Be Seated
Stand
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ANGELUS
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HYMN 29 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — It Came Upon the Midnight Clear It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven's gracious King." The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world; above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing, and ever o'er its Babel-sounds the blessed angels sing. Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long; beneath the angel-strain have rolled two thousand years of wrong; and man, at war with man, hears not the love-song which they bring; O hush the noise, ye men of strife, and hear the angels sing! For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophet bards foretold, when with the ever-circling years comes round the age of gold; when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendours fling, and the whole world give back the song which now the angels sing. HIGH MASS | 25
POSTLUDE In dir ist Freude (BWV 615) — J. S. Bach During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishop’s 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.
The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Greater Glory of God And in Thanksgiving for Life and All Gifts granted for another Birthday and In Loving Memory of my Mother - Hilda Sandiford from Anita Sandiford.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY First, I take this opportunity to thank all those who worked hard in so many different ways to prepare for and enable our Christmas worship, those behind the scenes and those “upfront”. The church looked beautiful, the liturgies were offered worthily, and the music was uplifting. It was encouraging to note a good attendance, particularly at Midnight Mass. Secondly, I wish a very Happy and Peaceful New Year to all friends and family of St James’, near and far! As the Roman world of 2000 years ago was beset by violence, political strife and greed, so it seems is our world today. For Christians, in Jesus Christ a light of hope which cannot be extinguished came into the world then, and comes to us today. This light shines in the darkness around us and drives away fear and despair. As we continue to rejoice in the incarnation of Jesus, the Light of the World, God’s Son coming amongst us to share our human life, and as we begin the New Year, let us look for this light, and pray
for grace to reflect it to all around us by the lives we lead and the love we show.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
I close with words from a poem, quoted by King George VI in his Christmas broadcast, 1939. “And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.” And he replied: “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.” So I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night. And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.” From God Knows by Minnie Louise Haskins
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With every blessing for 2018 and all it will bring,
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’
PARISHIONER PARKING RENEWAL FOR 2018 The time has come to renew parishioner parking passes for the coming year. If you wish to renew or obtain parking, please see Art Cuthbertson or the Church Office. If you know your fob number, please note it with your payment.
THE HOLY FAMILY 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 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Bishops’ Room EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH R.I.P. We record with sadness the death on Tuesday of Canon Douglas Williams, a faithful priest and a good friend of St James’. We extend our sympathy, love and prayers to Helen and all his family, and we pray that Fr Douglas may rest in peace and rise in glory. Canon Douglas Williams’ funeral will take place in Christ Church Cathedral at 11 am on Sat. Jan 13. Members of St James’ are particularly encouraged to attend to mark Fr Douglas’ valued ministry amongst us these past several years.
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ANNUAL REPORTS DUE JANUARY 21 We all enjoy reading about the activities of our many groups, guilds and ministries each year in the Annual Report that is prepared for our February Vestry Meeting. If you are the secretary, president, or other member of your group who is responsible for doing your organization’s Annual Report, please get it to the church office by no later than Sun. Jan. 21 . Because of the large amount of information that must go into the Report, we ask that you keep your contribution to half a page in length. Thank you, Deanna and Linda RECTORY KEY RETURN REQUESTED If you are in possession of a key to the Rectory, please return it to the Church Office as soon as possible. The Rectory will become a construction site in the near future and, for safety reasons, we need to ensure that there is no access during that time. Thanks for your cooperation. Fr. Kevin & the Wardens
MOTET CHAMBER CHOIR Sat. Jan. 6 at 2:00 pm St. Patrick's Church (2881 Main St, Vancouver) Come experience the fullness of Christmas with a concert of beautiful choral and organ music. From the sounds of Thomas Tomkins to favourites by Sir David Willcocks, join MOTET Chamber Choir as we celebrate this most wonderful time of year and take you on a musical journey to Epiphany. Admission by donation. All ages warmly welcomed.
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DAILY LECTIONARY MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
Num 6:22-27 Ps 8 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:15-21
Ps 103 Is 62:1-5, 10-12 Rev 19:11-16
Ps 148 Gen 17:1-12a, 15-16 Mt 1:18-25
TUES. JANUARY 2 SS. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzus, Bishops & Teachers, 379, 389
Wis 7:7-10, 15-16 Ps 27:1-6, 12-13 Jn 5:19-24
Ps 34 1 Kgs 19:1-8 Eph 4:1-16
Ps 33 Gen 12:1-7 Jn 6:1-14
WED. JANUARY 3 Feria
1 Jn 3:1-6 Ps 98:1-2, 4-7 Jn 1:29-34
Ps 68 1 Kgs 19:9-18 Eph 4:17-32
Ps 72 Gen 28:10-22 Jn 6:15-27
THU. JANUARY 4 Feria
1 Jn 3:7-10 Ps 98:1-2, 8-10 Jn 1:35-42
Ps 85, 87 Jos 3:14 – 4:7 Eph 5:1-20
Ps 89:1-29 Ex 3:1-12 Jn 9:1-12, 35-38
FRI. JANUARY 5 St. Andre Bessette, Religious, 1937
1 Jn 3:11-18 Ps 100 Jn 1:43-51
Ps 2; 110:1-5 Jon 2:2-9 Eph 6:10-20
Ps 29, 98 Is 66:18-23 Rom 15:7-13
SAT. JANUARY 6 Feria
Is 61:10 – 62:3 Ps 148 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:22-40
Ps 93, 96 1 Sam 1:1-2, 7b-28 Col 1:9-20 Lk 2:22-40
Ps 90 Is 65:15b-25 Rev 21:1-6
SUN. JANUARY 7 The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ
Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-7, 10-14 Eph 3:1-12 Mt 2:1-12
Ps 46, 97 Is 49:1-7 Rev 21:22-27
Ps 96, 100 Is 52:7-10 Mt 12:14-21
DATE
DAILY MASS
MON. JANUARY 1 The Naming of our Lord Jesus Christ New Year’s Day
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017
MASS TIMES
MON. JANUARY 1 The Naming of our Lord Jesus Christ New Year’s Day
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JANUARY 2 SS. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzus, Bishops & Teachers, 379, 389
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. JANUARY 3 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. JANUARY 4 Feria
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. JANUARY 5 St. Andre Bessette, Religious, 1937
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JANUARY 6 Feria SUN. JANUARY 7 The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: 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
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. 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 Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 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