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High Mass

The Naming of Jesus | January 1, 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 10:30 am High Mass, Church ______________________________________________________________________ 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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Reflection THE HOLY NAME O LORD GOD, whose gifts are beyond count or measure or price, and every gift high honour; of all, this would be chief, that thou, O Lord, wouldest write thy Name and grave it on my inmost soul unknown, unseen, unfelt by me, yet readable, for thy sole glory, by the eyes of men,: so that it testify in quietness to the lowly devotion of my heart, the dedication of my whole being, the pure joy of faith.

To thy Name, Lord Jesus, help me bow the knee and all its worshipping, bow the head and all its thinking, bow the will and all its choosing, bow the heart and all its loving.

But chiefest, O my GOD, write thy Name upon me, in me, thy holiness, thy lordship, thy love, in shining letters, indelible, for ever.

My God My Glory, Eric Milner-White, SPCK, 1967, London

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE

At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT A child is born for us; a son is given to us; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his Name shall be called “Messenger of great counsel.” Psalm Sing to the Lord a new song: for he has done marvelous things. A child is born for us…

Puer natus est (Mode VII)

PROCESSION

HYMN

470 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — To the Name that Brings Salvation To the name that brings salvation, praise and honour let us pay, which for many a generation hid in God's foreknowledge lay; but to every tongue and nation Holy Church proclaims today.

Jesus—be that name our treasure, name beyond what words can tell; name of gladness, name of pleasure, ear and heart delighting well; name of sweetness, passing measure, freeing souls from sin’s dark spell.

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Name that calls for adoration, name that speaks of victory, name for grateful meditation in the vale of misery, name for loving veneration by the citizens on high.

Name that whosoever preaches makes sweet music to the ear; who in prayer this Name beseeches finds divinest comfort near; joyful then the heart that reaches to embrace that name so dear.

Name by hard-won right exalted over every other name; and when man was sore assaulted put the enemy to shame: strength to them that else had halted, sight to blind, and health to lame.

Jesu, we thy name adoring, long to see thee as thou art: of thy clemency imploring so to write it in our heart, that hereafter, upward soaring, we with angels may have part.

Where thou reignest with the Father, thou the everlasting Son, where with the eternal Spirit, threefold God, yet ever one, may our eyes behold the splendour when our earthly course is done.

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STATION COLLECT Celebrant All Celebrant

All

KYRIE ELEISON

All sing

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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.

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.

Eternal Father, we give thanks for thy incarnate Son, whose name is our salvation.

Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Saviour of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.

Amen.

All

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Numbers.

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them, The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. So they shall put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:22-27

Reader Allll

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The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

O Lord our Governor, how exalted is your Name in all the world!

Out of the mouths of infants and children your majesty is praised above the heavens.

Antiphon When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set in their courses, What is man that you should be mindful of him? the son of man that you should seek him out? Antiphon You have made him but little lower than the angels; you adorn him with glory and honour; You give him mastery over the works of your hands; you put all things under his feet.

Antiphon Psalm 8:1-2, 4-7

EPISTLE READING Reader

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Galatians.

But 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.

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ALLELUIA

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

Stand

Alleluia. A hallowed day has dawned upon the earth; come, you nations, and worship the Lord: for on this day a great light has descended upon the earth. Alleluia.

Dies sanctificatus (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

Deacon People Deacon People

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.

Deacon People

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2:15-21 The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be Seated Fr. Kevin Hunt (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

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Stand

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Stand

Celebrant

To us a child is born, to us a son is given; let us pray for the world 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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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 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 and have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore.

At his Word the worlds were framed.

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.

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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

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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

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.

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 137 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — What Child Is This What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?

Refrain: This, this is Christ the king, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.

Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear: for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. Refrain So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, peasant, king, to own him.

The King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him. Refrain

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Father, you have fed us heavenly food in the sacrament of the body and blood of Christ.

Grant that we, sharing in this mystery, may turn always to that name which is above all others, Jesus Christ our 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

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Stand

Be Seated

Stand

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 all 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 blessèd 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.

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POSTLUDE In dulci jubilo (BWV 729) — J. S. Bach During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

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

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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Greater Glory of God and in loving memory of my mother, Hilda Sandiford,

by Anita Sandiford.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY A very Happy and Peaceful New Year to all friends and family of St. James’, near and far! We pray that in the midst of what may seem dark times in the political life of the world, and in the fentanyl crisis in our neighbourhood, the light of Christ, God-with-us, will continue to shine, bringing hope, reconciliation and peace. May we respond to God’s call to reflect this light by the lives we lead and the love we share.

Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. This will be an opportunity to commit ourselves anew to our shared ministry here at St. James’, to proclaim and live out the Good News of God’s love for all through our worship, witness and service. I look forward to this next stage of our ministry together.

Both Deacon Lucy and I will be away on study leave during much of January. Deacon Lucy will be on a course at St George’s, I take this opportunity to thank all Jerusalem, and then spending a those who worked hard in so many couple of days in Rome where she different ways to prepare for and will attend a Papal liturgy for the enable our Christmas worship, Week of Prayer for Christian those behind the scenes and those Unity. I shall be making a “upfront”. The church looked pilgrimage to some of the ancient beautiful, the liturgies were offered Coptic churches in Ethiopia. I am worthily, and the music was grateful to clergy who will cover uplifting. It was encouraging to for us in our absence. Please note note a good attendance, that there will be no Mass on particularly at Midnight and on Thursdays January 5, 12 & 19, and Christmas morning. on Tuesdays January 10 & 17.

My Induction as Rector of St. James’ will take place at High Mass on the Feast of the Presentation, Candlemas, Thursday, February 2, at 7.00 pm. There will be a

With every blessing for 2017 and all it will bring,

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Today at St. James’

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Relationships and Fellowship

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Commemoration

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Daily Lectionary

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Mass this Week

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ THE NAMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 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 Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church

OUR PARISH PARISHIONER PARKING RENEWAL FOR 2017 If you wish to renew or obtain parking, please see Art Cuthbertson (604-329-7567) or the Church Office. If you know your fob number, please note it with your payment of $125.

NO TAIZE There will be no Taize service on the evening of Wednesday Jan 4.

PAX Copies of the Christmas 2016 PAX are now available in the Narthex.

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MVA LISTENING SESSION Jan 8: High Mass Coffee Hour Please join in a conversation with Metro Vancouver Alliance. What community issues are you concerned about as we head towards a provincial election? Everyone welcome.

ANNUAL REPORTS DUE JANUARY 22 We all enjoy reading about the activities of our many groups, guilds and ministries each year in the Annual Report Book that is prepared for our February Vestry Meeting. If you are the person responsible for submitting a report on behalf of your group, please get it to the church office by Sun. Jan. 22 at the latest. The earlier we receive the reports, the easier it is for us to put the Annual Report Book together in time for the Vestry Meeting. Thank you, Linda & Deanna

RECONCILIATION FEAST 2017 As part of the ongoing mandate to forge a new relationship between the Church and Aboriginal Peoples, in mid-2017 St. James’ Church will hold a Reconciliation Feast, to honour survivors of the Indian Residential Schools. In the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action, this will be one step in seeking to live out a new and mutual relationship together.

Survivors and parishioners both will be invited to sit at the table together. Two themes will be explored: First and primarily, we will honour the strength, resilience, courage, and dignity of Residential School survivors. Secondly, we will celebrate the upcoming generation of aboriginal leaders who have received their cultural heritage from generations of survivors, and whose own lives now embody and carry these traditions forward.

As far as we know, the event will be the first of its kind in Canada. Our hope is that it will provide one example of what reconciliation can actually look like, for other parishes also seeking to take practical steps forward. And to that end it will be documented by video.

We have applied for funding to a number of sources. The national Church’s Anglican Healing Fund has endorsed the project with a grant towards our costs. Parish members interested in volunteering for this work should contact Pat McSherry or Fr. Matthew for more information.

Your financial contribution is also welcome.

Cheques may be made out to “St James Church” with the words “Reconciliation Feast” on the memo line.

This project is made possible through the joint efforts of St. James’ Church and the Street Outreach Initiative. Fr Matthew KIDS’ CORNER Happy New Year Everybody.

Let's pray that this year we will have peace on earth, that every person in our community and our world has a home and food and love. Let us all pray for our families, friends, and neighbours that all will be well. And also let us remember to be so very thankful for all we have in our lives. Amen.

Spread the Love everyone!

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE Fri. Jan. 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm The 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ecumenical Prayer Service will be organized by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Community and hosted by St. Paul's RC Church, 381 East Cordova St. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the beginnings of the Reformation, the theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5:14-20) has been chosen.

Please mark your calendars and consider taking an active part in this annual ecumenical service. For more information, contact Vikki at: tepeyacvancouver@gmail.com COME CELEBRATE WITH US! Wed, Jan. 11, 6 to 8 pm Urban Native Youth Association, 1618 East Hastings Street (near Commercial Drive) Come and join the Coming Home Society and Urban Native Youth Association for a community feast to celebrate the Wisdom of Elders Program.

This gathering is to thank you for all your support over the year. We extend a warm welcome to all interested parishioners who would like to meet the Elders and youth who are strengthening their culture through this program.

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COMMEMORATION SS. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caeserea, and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople Teachers of the Faith, 379, 389 January 2

Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus were holy bishops and influential teachers in the fourth-century Church. We remember them together because they were close friends from their youth, bound by a common desire for perfection as Christians and a firm commitment to orthodox teaching.

Their characters were very different: Basil had a forceful, outgoing personality which was nourished by the company of others, while Gregory was plagued by self-doubts and preferred to live in scholarly retirement. Basil eventually became the bishop of Caesarea, a large city in Asia Minor, and the leader of the orthodox party in his district. The opponents of orthodoxy pressed him on every side, so he began to push his friends into offices where they could support their common cause. He compelled Gregory to become the bishop of a small rural diocese, and his handling of the situation led to a breach between them, which lasted until Basil’s death in the year 379. Nevertheless, twelve months later, Gregory came out of retirement to aid the Church in one of its most difficult times. He eventually served as the bishop of Constantinople.

Basil and Gregory were convinced that the Nicene Creed was the only solid basis for understanding the Christian faith. Many others questioned the Creed, especially its affirmation that “Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,” is “of one being with the Father.” They did not understand why the Church had to say that Christ is God. Basil and Gregory by their clear thinking and passionate eloquence showed that this one statement was the foundation of the Church’s belief in Jesus as the fullness of salvation. Their labours paved the way for the triumph of orthodox teaching at the First Council of Constantinople; and this Council, held in the year 381, ratified the version of the Nicene Creed that we use to this day.

For All the Saints; Prayers & Readings for Saints Day, ABC Publishing, 2007

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COMMEMORATION St. Andre Bessette Religious, 1937 January 5 Sickness and weakness dogged André from birth. He was the eighth of 12 children born to a French Canadian couple near Montreal. Adopted at 12, when both parents had died, he became a farmhand. Various trades followed: shoemaker, baker, blacksmith — all failures. He was a factory worker in the United States during the boom times of the Civil War. At 25, he applied for entrance into the Congregation of the Holy Cross. After a year’s novitiate, he was not admitted because of his weak health. But with an extension and the urging of Bishop Bourget, he was finally received. He was given the humble job of doorkeeper at Notre Dame College in Montreal, with additional duties as sacristan, laundry worker and messenger.

“When I joined this community, the superiors showed me the door, and I remained 40 years.”

In his little room near the door, he spent much of the night on his knees. On his windowsill, facing Mount Royal, was a small statue of St. Joseph, to whom he had been devoted since childhood. When asked about it he said, “Someday, St. Joseph is going to be honored in a very special way on Mount Royal!”

When he heard someone was ill, he visited to bring cheer and to pray with the sick person. He would rub the sick person lightly with oil taken from a lamp burning in the college chapel. Word of healing powers began to spread. When an epidemic broke out at a nearby college, André volunteered to nurse.

Not one person died. The trickle of sick people to his door became a flood. His superiors were uneasy; diocesan authorities were suspicious; doctors called him a quack. “I do not cure,” he said again and again. “St. Joseph cures.” In the end he needed four secretaries to handle the 80,000 letters he received each year.

For many years the Holy Cross authorities had tried to buy land on Mount Royal. Brother André and others climbed the steep hill and planted medals of St. Joseph. Suddenly, the owners yielded. André collected 200 dollars to build a small chapel and began receiving visitors there — smiling through long hours of listening, applying St. Joseph’s oil. Some were cured, some not. The pile of crutches, canes and braces grew.

The chapel also grew. By 1931 there were gleaming walls, but money ran out. “Put a statue of St. Joseph in the middle. If he wants a roof over his head, he’ll get it.” The magnificent Oratory on Mount Royal took 50 years to build. The sickly boy who could not hold a job died at 92. He is buried at the Oratory. http://www.americancatholic.org/features/saints/saint.aspx?id=1252 THE THURIBLE | 23 21 33

DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. JANUARY 2 SS. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzus, Bishops & Teachers of the Faith, 379, 389

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

TUES. JANUARY 3 Feria

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 72 1 Kgs 19:9-18 Jn 10:7-17

WED. JANUARY 4 Feria

1 Jn 3 Ps 98:1-2, 8-10 Jn 1:35-42

Ps 85, 87 Ex 3:1-12 Heb 11:23-31

Ps 89:1-29 Jos 3:14 – 4:7 Jn 14:6-14

THU. JANUARY 5 St. Andre Bessette, Religious, 1937

1 Jn 3:11-18 Ps 100 Jn 1:43-51

Ps 2, 110:1-5 Jos 1:1-9 Heb 11:32 – 12:2 Jn 15:1-16

Ps 29, 98 Is 66:18-23 Rom 15:7-13

FRI. JANUARY 6 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 52:7-10 Rev 21:22-27

Ps 96, 100 Is 49:1-7 Mt 12:14-21

SAT. JANUARY 7 Feria

1 Jn 3:18 – 4:6 Ps 2 Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

Ps 103 Is 52:3-6 Rev 2:1-7 Jn 2:1-11

Ps 104 Is 61:1-9 Gal 3:23-29; 4:4-7

SUN. JANUARY 8 The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ

Is 42:1-9 Ps 29 Acts 10:34-43 Mt 3:13-17

Ps 146, 147 Is 40:1-11 Heb 1:1-12

Ps 111, 112, 113 Gen 1:1 – 2:3 Jn 1:1-7, 19-20, 29-34

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MASS TIMES

MON. JANUARY 2 SS. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzus, Bishops & Teachers of the Faith, 379, 389

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. JANUARY 3 Feria

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. JANUARY 4 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. JANUARY 5 St. Andre Bessette, Religious, 1937

NO MASS TODAY

FRI. JANUARY 6 The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. JANUARY 7 Feria

SUN. JANUARY 8 The Baptism 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

Interim Priest-in-Charge: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca Days off: Friday & Saturday

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday

Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com

Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915

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

Deacon: The Revd Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca Days off: Friday & Saturday

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson

PARISH COUNCIL Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

CLERGY AVAILABILITY

PARISH OFFICERS

Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.

Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe 604-222-3053 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca

Fr. Kevin will be away on study leave Jan. 5 - 22, and Deacon Lucy will be away on study leave Jan. 6 - 29.

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

Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams 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 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca