High Mass
Fourth Sunday of Easter | May 11, 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 9:30 AM Formation: Lee Johnson on Poetria Nova, Bishop’s Room 9:45 AM Rosary Prayers, Lady Chapel 10:30 AM High Mass 12:00 PM Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 12:30 PM Conformation/Re-affirmation/Reception, May Gutteridge 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 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 Becoming a community of disciples: putting the Gospel in the centre The Gospel in the Centre of our Sacred Circle has become an important and dynamic part of the growing spiritual movement among Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. Any event or meeting is organized and carried out with the Gospel in the centre. Daily discipleship in a Sacred Circle We hope that you will join us by Reading the Gospel daily as a personal practice. On a regular basis (we recommend at least twice a month) place the Gospel in the centre of a circle of love and prayer with other relatives. Whenever we meet, to place the Gospel in the centre of our gatherings. Pray daily for the life, health, and faithfulness of the Sacred Circle.
Guiding principles As Gospel-Based Disciples we commit To regularly engage the Gospel. To take seriously our own spiritual formation. To nurture and foster the spiritual formation of others. To live the Baptismal Covenant. To live as a community of disciples. To foster reconciliation, healing, and vision. To pray and worship regularly. To respect the spiritual traditions, values, and customs of our many peoples. To take full responsibility for our local ministries. Rule of life Creator God, we acknowledge and give thanks that: In Jesus we know we belong to a Sacred Circle with the Gospel and Baptismal Covenant in the centre. In this Sacred Circle: We are all related; We live a compassionate and generous life; We respect all life, traditions, and resources. We commit ourselves to spiritual growth, discipleship, and consensus. From the Anglican Church of Canada / Indigenous Ministrieshttp://www.anglican.ca/im/introgbd/ 4 | HIGH MASS
NOTES
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Rite of Sprinkling With Holy Water PRELUDE Pastorale Sonata in G (Intermezzo) — Josef Rheinberger Ich ruf’ zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (BWV 639) — J. S. Bach The Rite of Sprinkling with Holy Water is a ceremony that traditionally takes place before the beginning of High Mass on Sundays. This ceremony goes back to at least the 9th century, but was for the most part done away with during the reforms of the liturgy in the 1960s. We have revived it here at St. James’ for the Easter season as a remembrance of our baptism. As the Altar Party and the Sacred Ministers enter, the antiphon proper to the Easter season for this ceremony, the “Vidi Aquam” (from the Latin, “I beheld water”) taken from Ezekiel 47.1-2, 12, is sung. The Altar is first sprinkled, then the clergy and servers, and then the Celebrant goes throughout the Church sprinkling all the people with the holy water which was blessed previously. The ceremony is concluded back at the Altar with versicles and responses, and a prayer, as follows below. It is customary to bow to the Celebrant as they come near you and to sign yourself with the the cross as you are sprinkled with the Holy Water. VIDI AQUAM (See facing page) Celebrant All Celebrant All Celebrant All
O Lord, show thy mercy upon us, alleluia. And grant us thy salvation, alleluia. O Lord, hear my prayer. And let my cry come unto thee. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Graciously hear us, O Lord Holy, Father Almighty, Everlasting God, and vouchsafe to send thy holy Angel from heaven, to guard and cherish, protect and visit, and evermore defend all that dwell in this dwelling-place. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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VIDI AQUAM
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Entrance Rite GREETING
INTROIT The loving kindness of the Lord fills the whole earth, alleluia; by the word of the Lord were the heavens made, alleluia, alleluia. Misericordia Domini (Mode IV)
KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Missa Brevis — Antonio Lotti
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See facing page) COLLECT OF THE DAY
Stand
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
All
Let us pray. O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do thy will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader
Be seated A reading from the Book of Acts. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. Antiphon You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Antiphon Psalm 23:1-2, 5-6
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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Peter. For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. 1 Peter 2:19-25
Sub-deacon All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter
Stand
Alleluia. The Lord hath sent redemption unto his people. Alleluia. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep, and am known of mine. Alleluia. Redemptionem (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Jesus said, "Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers." Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So again Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate." John 10:1-10
SERMON
Be Seated Fr. Matthew Johnson (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
To Christ, the Lamb who was slain, and who now lives in the glory of the Father, with joy and hope let us raise the voice of prayer. Let us pray.
Leader All
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After each petition this response is said: Let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, Lord of Glory! 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
Celebrant
All
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto thy Church the great joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Give us also the greater joy of the kingdom of thine elect, when the flock of thy Son will share in the final victory of its Shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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
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PEACE
Stand
The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way.
You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
O God, my God; eagerly I seek you. I will lift up my hands in your Name, alleluia. Deus, Deus meus (Mode II)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 217 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Christ the Lord Is Risen Again
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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. But chiefly we are bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath restored us to everlasting life. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cĂŚli et terra Gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God.
Allll
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.
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LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa Brevis — Antonio Lotti
All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles. When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.
MOTET Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only Light, Sun of righteousness, arise! Triumph o’er the shades of night; Dayspring from on high be near; Daystar, in my heart appear. (Charles Wesley) Christ, whose glory fills the skies — Keith Bissell
HYMN
Sit or kneel 282 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Faithful Shepherd, Feed Me
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
All
Let us pray. God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of thy Son. May we who share in these holy mysteries come safely to thy eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
BLESSING
All
Kneel May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of his eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight: 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.
DISMISSAL
Stand
Be Seated Stand
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REGINA COELI
All
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia! For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!
All
Let us pray. O God, by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you have brought joy to the whole world: grant that, with the help of his mother the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN
Stand 212 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Alleluia! The Strife Is O’er
POSTLUDE Chorale Prelude on ‘Victory’ — Wilbur Held
For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.
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The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of bishop mack McFerran, from his daughter Karen McFerran.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible RECTOR’S NOTES I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the relationships which currently exist in our Parish among indigenous and non-indigenous parishioners. Collegium (St. James’ clergy and the Rector’s warden) met this week to review our mutual work and responsibilities of prayer, worship and pastoral care. “Integrated ministry,” with, to and by indigenous parishioners happens all the time at St. James’. Here follows a snapshot from our Collegium review of the Parish this week. A long-standing parishioner (of indigenous heritage) continues to receive medical attention at an intensive care unit. Clergy and laity, parishioners and neighbours, have visited daily. Together we keep a vigil of prayer and pastoral care with thankfulness for the constant medical attention being given and the life of faith of our fellow parishioner. A neighbour (of indigenous heritage) well known and loved by many laity and clergy has begun to attend the liturgy of the Church in recent weeks. This is all the more remarkable since the person has not been in a church for many decades. On Sunday last, during the High Mass, our parishioner Kelvin Bee – a teaching elder in the neighbourhood and residential school survivor – asked for a number of blan-
kets to be blessed, some of which were then wrapped around members of his family present at the liturgy. I found it tremendously powerful and moving to be invited into this prayerful and practical act of reconciliation. During the week, a highly engaged parishioner of indigenous heritage, offered practical pastoral support to me and the clergy team with an emerging pastoral emergency and a pastoral office. I am deeply appreciative for this parishioner’s many ministries at St. James’, their presence and passion for our Lord Jesus Christ. Collegium made an intervention in response to an intensifying pastoral emergency with a parishioner of indigenous heritage, well known, respected and loved by many of us. Thankfully the timing seems to have been providential and we are hopeful for an outcome which leads to further healing and grace. There is much more when we consider the specialized ministry of the Street Outreach Initiative and its work which is often alongside indigenous parishioners and neighbours; and our Parish’s longstanding ministry for young Aboriginal Women through the Coming Home Society; and other ministry and works of mercy in our midst, but hidden. Fr. Mark
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Formation on Sunday Relationships & Fellowships
Growing in the Knowledge of God
Opportunities to Serve
Resourcing Our Faith
Quote of this Week
Parish Council
Our Parish Dido’s “Did You Know?”
Liturgy Mission Objectives
Commemorations
Daily Lectionary
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church
FORMATION ON SUNDAY FORMATION: TODAY 9:30 am in the Bishop’s Room Lee Johnson on his new book Poetria Nova
LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church FORMATION SESSION 9:30 am in the Bishop’s Room ROSARY PRAYERS – THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES 9:45 in the Lady Chapel HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall CONFIRMATION/RE-AFFIRMATION/RECEPTION 12:30 pm in the May Gutteridge Room EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Lee Johnson
Growing up near the centre of the continent on a chain of lakes in rolling countryside, Lee Johnson developed a love of Nature in all its forms. In early youth, the poetry of Wordsworth called to him with the force of a conversion experience, showing how interactions with Nature could be recreated in poetry. Later, as a professor for four decades at the University of British Columbia (1970-2012), Lee’s academic work included two books on Wordsworth and articles on other masters of the metrical art, including Vergil, Milton, and T.S. Eliot. Poetria Nova pulls together Lee’s love of Nature, Renaissance and Romantic poetry, music, astronomy, and mathematics in its distinctive exploration of the hierarchy of love and metaphysical themes in forms that advance the art of poetry as a metrical response to the rhythms of Nature. “These poems”, Lee Johnson writes in his Preface to Poetria Nova, “are basically out of step with modern verse because of their formal metrical composition, metaphysical themes, and ‘visionary’ character. They
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attempt to extend and enrich the poetic art, however, and to that end may engage readers who are looking for something different. . . . I find the presence of creativity and love in all that we behold. The Universe consists of energy-events at all levels, and these energyevents have their echoes in our own dynamic choices and explorations of life. The composition of poetry is thus an act of love and an imitation, no matter how minute, of the conceptual reality that explains why there is being rather than nothing.”
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS JULIAN GATHERINGS ARE BEGINNING AGAIN Sunday, May 18 at 5 pm. We begin with Evening Prayer in The Blessed Sacrament Chapel then proceed to St. Luke's Court for a prepared light collation (with a gluten free option). We then reflect on a reading from "The Revelations of Divine Love" with a time for centering prayer. We finish at 7:30 pm. If you wish to attend please talk with Mother Alexis or let the office know.
GROWING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD SESSIONS FOR CONFIRMATION / RE-AFFIRMATION / RECEPTION 12:30 pm in the May Gutteridge Room All welcome. Come and explore what's on offer. Ask Fr. Mark for more information. The liturgy will be held on June 22nd at 4 pm, at Christ Church Cathedral.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE MOTHER’S UNION MEETING 7:00 pm, Wednesday May 14 in the Bishop’s Room
RESOURCING OUR FAITH PAX: FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 2014 The PAX editorial team would like to thank all parishioners who have contributed to the most recent issue, whether through image, word, or financial support. We are now accepting submissions for the upcoming issue, set to be released on June 29th (following the Feast of St. John the Baptist on June 24th). The theme for the upcoming issue is "The person and presence of the Holy Spirit in our life and in the life of the Church." This theme relates both to the Feast of Pentecost (June 8) and to the Holy Trinity (Trinity Sunday, June 15). The connection between the life of the Holy Spirit in our own Parish and in the wider Church, or the gifts of the Holy Spirit, might also be explored. While we give priority to submissions related to the theme, submissions on any topic are most welcome. The deadline for submissions is Monday, June 2nd. All items, whether articles (500 words max.), poetry, photographs, or other images can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX slot outside the Church Office. PARISH LIBRARY Work has begun on shifting seldom used books to make way for recent donations and newly purchased titles. Some books not checked out for 10 years or more have been moved to wicker baskets on top of the shelves. This work will continue over the summer. More details and acknowledgements will be forthcoming. Thank you for your patience. Tim Firth THE THURIBLE | 27
QUOTE OF THIS WEEK I believe that we are at that moment in Canadian life, where we may begin to perceive the hand of God that placed in our beginnings a future that up until now none of this has imagined possible. That future when indigenous people have justice, and what God has always intended for them; but also all Canadians find a way of life that is honourable and good for each of us and for all those who come to be a part of this land. A Sermon for Reconciliation Sunday in Vancouver BC Bishop Mark Macdonald Christ Church Cathedral September 22, 2013
PARISH COUNCIL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, May 31, 2014 All parishioners are invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting to be held after the 10:15 am Mass. This meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. As usual, coffee and delicious 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, May 16, 2014. We look forward to having you join us on May 31. Tracy Russell - Parish Council Secretary and Jenny Scott - Parish Council Chair
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OUR PARISH REQUIEM MASS: RH MAXWELL N'BUR On Tuesday May 20 at 9:30 a.m. a Requiem Mass will be offered in the Lady Chapel for the repose of the soul of RH. Our fellow pilgrim and parishioner RH died on Tuesday April 29th. RH has worshipped at St. James' for a number of years. Due to his deteriorating health he rarely attended the liturgy during the past year. Our pastoral care ministry has kept in touch with him. We give thanks for his presence among us and for his hunger to know Jesus Christ. Eternal rest grant to your servant RH, O Lord. May he and all the departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. SACRED & SASSY II Friday, May 23, 7:00 pm in the Church The St. James’ Choir presents Sacred & Sassy II, an event to benefit the Choir and the Saint James Music Academy. The Choir will perform exquisite works by Byrd, Tallis, Bruckner, Duruflé and others in the church, followed by a dessert party, silent auction, and entertainment in the Parish Hall. Tickets are $20, available from Choir members or at the door. YOUTHWORKS Young people from YouthWorks will be joining us again this year. The youth leaders will be here from May 24 and participants will be here June 22 to August 1, leaving at 9:00 am. Judging from last year’s experience they should bring a great deal of energy to the parish. With that in mind, we once again invite ministries, guilds and individuals with tasks that can be done by the participants to inform me, either directly or through the office, so they can be added to the schedule. Last year they did gardening at St. Luke’s, power washing at St. James’ Place, painting and general cleanup around the church, as well as helping a parishioner paint her fence. We also ask that you uphold these young people in your prayers on their Christ-centred mission visit to Vancouver. Reece Wrightman
DIDO’S “DID YOU KNOW?” The Anglican Church has been in relationship with Indigenous people in Canada since 1753 when the Rev. Thomas Wood came as a missionary to the Miqmaq people. Indigenous peoples in Canada were speaking approximately 53 different languages when the Europeans first arrived. During the century following Confederation, the Anglican Church ran approximately 26 of the 80 church-run, government-funded “Indian Residential Schools.” Between 50 and 100 thousand Aboriginal children attended those Anglican schools. Indigenous people make up four per cent of the Canadian Anglican population. About 225 Canadian Anglican congregations have all or nearly all Indigenous membership. There are approximately 130 Indigenous Anglican priests in Canada, many of them working on a nonstipendiary or volunteer basis. Indigenous people make up more than one third of the Anglican population in five of the 30 Canadian dioceses (Arctic, Caledonia, Keewatin, Moosonee, Saskatchewan). In the Diocese of the Arctic, about 90 per cent of the Anglicans are Indigenous people, mainly Inuit. http://www.anglican.ca/im/ facts/
LITURGY VIGIL OF THE GOSPELS ON THE EVE OF PENTECOST On the Eve of Pentecost, Saturday June 7, at 3:30 p.m. (after Evening Prayer at 3:00 p.m.) we will be keeping a Vigil of the Gospels. The four Gospels will be read aloud continuously before the Blessed Sacrament. This is a special and rare opportunity to experience the power of the Gospel narrative when read without interruption. On the Eve of Pentecost and before the Blessed Sacrament we can ask for the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit for ourselves, our Parish, the Church and the World. You are welcome to come and go during the vigil, or attend it in full. You may wish to bring a cushion and / or a blanket. Readers will be asked to read for a period up to half an hour each. Please contact Ruth Greenaway-Robbins email ruthgrsoprano@me.com if you would like to read at the vigil. A continuous reading aloud of the Gospels is approximately eight and a half hours in duration. For more information please contact Fr. Mark, or Ruth Greenaway-Robbins. "With friends at University we kept a vigil of the Gospels. It was a remarkable and blessed experience. It was amazing to hear the entire Gospel narrative without interruption. It was a full immersion experience in the witness of the Gospels! Something we cannot experience when snippets of the Gospels are read at a liturgy. To this day I remember moments of the vigil vividly. It was as if I had met Jesus and his disciples in a new way. Being at the Vigil was to experience the Gospels in a wholly new and powerful way." Fr. Mark
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ST JAMES’ MISSION OBJECTIVES & LIASIONS RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Invite and Welcome: To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family and strangers into our midst. Liaison: Pat McSherry, Trustee, Reece Wrightman, Warden Coffee Hour Hospitality | Joyful Noise Ministry | Narthex Guild 2. Prayer and Formation: To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ Liaison: Leslie Arnovick, Trustee, Brian Rocksborough-Smith, Warden Flower Guild | Holy Faith Library | Music Ministry | Prayer Link | Readers & Intercessors Guild | Sacristy Team | Sanctuary Team | Servers' Guild | Christian Formation 3. Relationships and Fellowship: To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need Liaison: Pat McSherry, Trustee, Betty Carlson, Warden Anglican Church Women | Pastoral Care Ministry | Women's Guild | Mothers Union | Julian Gathering
4. Justice and Mercy: To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish Liaison: Graham Murchie, Trustee, Brian Rocksborough-Smith, Warden PWRDF | St James Music Academy | Social Justice Group | Street Outreach Initiative 5. Financial Equilibrium: 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. Liaison: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe, Treasurer, Betty Carlson and Reece Wrightman, Wardens Envelope Secretary | Counters | Finance Committee | Stewardship Committee Support Ministries-Reporting System Custodial Staff, Buildings, Reece Wrightman Office Staff, Betty Carlson Music Ministry, Clergy, Brian Rocksborough-Smith Mutual Responsibilities Between The Board of Trustees and the Heads of Guilds and Ministries Maintain regular contact in order to celebrate successes, resolve incipient problems, and encourage creativity and new ideas. Ensure that all communications are respectful in nature. Focus on engagement, so that those in and beyond the Parish feel welcome to join in our worship and take an active part in our ministries.
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COMMEMORATION Saint Matthias the Apostle May 14 Today we commemorate Matthias, who was chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot in the company of the twelve apostles. We know nothing about his life and ministry beyond the first chapter of the Book of Acts. The eleven apostles wanted a twelfth to complete their number, and the lot fell to Matthias. We never find out what made him the better candidate, nor do we ever hear of him again in all the New Testament. We are left with the impression that he was important only because there needed to be twelve apostles.
According to the Book of Acts, the Apostles were appointed for the sake of proclaiming Jesus to the children of Israel. “Israel” was originally the name of a person, and that person was Jacob, the grandson of Abraham. He had twelve sons, and they became the patriarchs of the twelve Hebrew tribes that Moses led out of Egypt into freedom. That was the reason for having twelve apostles. They were meant to be the twelve patriarchs of the new Israel, who would lead all Jews out of this present age into the glorious liberty of the kingdom of heaven. Matthias was chosen to fill up the ancient number of twelve and thus fulfill Israel’s heritage by helping to beget the new Israel “in the Spirit.” By honouring him today, we commit ourselves to a similar task, by enabling others to become children of the new Israel, begotten in the Spirit through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Day, ABC, 1994
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COMMEMORATION The Founding of St. James’ Social Services by May Gutteridge, 1961 May 15 May Gutteridge‘s memorable life provides inspiration to Christians, immigrants, social workers, the poor, [and] men and women throughout the world. She began her legacy of charitable work in Vancouver … in 1959 only four years after arriving from Britain. She stood alone (as this was still the era where a woman’s place was in the home) without an income or monetary compensation, to begin a long turbulent journey to change a world of deeply held prejudices. Her unshakable conviction in her faith and in a person’s ability to rise above adversity to live meaningful lives guided her through 30 years of devoted care for a community famous for its lost souls and broken dreams. Born May 21, 1917, in Gosport, Hampshire, England, … May Gutteridge was a WREN [Women’s Royal Naval Service] during the Second World War. She then worked for a national Institute of Houseworkers, and as secretary to an engineering firm. She and husband Arthur … emigrated to Saskatchewan in 1955, where she did substitute teaching and re-opened a school in a remote area of Saskatchewan near the Montana border for a small group of children who could not get schooling otherwise. By then the mother of a daughter and two sons, she moved to British Columbia in 1958….She was a regular worshipper at St. James’ Church, attending High Mass every Sunday, and also the Thursday morning Mass. At the church she was the (unpaid) “Parish Worker.” She once told an interviewer she felt that title was her greatest honour. In 1961 she revitalized a Pensioners’ Club in the basement of [St. James’]…. Her work with pensioners was soon followed with the formation of an emergency hostel for women, a sheltered workshop, legal aid, the conversion of a hotel to a residence for alcoholics and later the mentally ill, an intermediate care facility for seniors, a recycling project, a hospice, and other services. Nearly the entire city block on which St. James’ Church stands now houses society agencies. From work in the basement of St. James’ …, St. James Community Service Society has grown to become one of the largest social service agencies in Vancouver. The Order of Canada was awarded to [May] in 1981, which cited her work in downtown Vancouver along with her “eloquent exposure of injustices.” Other honours included the Silver Eagle Feather Award for outstanding contribution to Native People, the Brock House Award as B.C. Senior of 1986, the Distinguished Pioneer Award from the City of Vancouver, and the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from Simon Fraser University in 1987. http://maygutteridge.com/ THE THURIBLE | 33
DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. MAY 12
Acts 11:1-18 Ps 43 Jn 10:1-10
Ps 41, 52 Ex 32:1-20 Col 3:18 – 4:6
Ps 44 Wis 1:16, 2:11, 21-24 Mt 5:1-10
TUES. MAY 13
Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87 Jn 10:22-30
Ps 45 Ex 32:21-34 1 Th 1:1-10
Ps 47, 48 Wis 3:1-9 Mt 5:11-16
WED. MAY 14
Acts 1:15-26 Ps 15 Jn 15:1, 6-16
Ps 80 1 Sam 16:1-13 1 Jn 2:18-25
Ps 33 1 Sam 12:1-5 Acts 20:17-35
THU. MAY 15
Is 55:11 – 56:1 Ps 2:1-2, 10-12 Mk 4:21-29
Ps 50 Ex 34:1-17 1 Th 2:13-20
Ps 114, 115 Wis 5:9-23 Mt 5:21-26
FRI. MAY 16
Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2 Jn 14:1-7
Ps 40, 54 Ex 34:18-35 1 Th 3:1-13
Ps 51 Wis 6:12-23 Mt 5:27-37
SAT. MAY 17
Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98 Jn 14:7-14
Ps 55 Ex 40:18-38 1 Th 4:1-12
Ps 138, 139:1-17 Wis 7:1-14 Mt 5:38-48
SUN. MAY 18
Acts 7:55-60 Ps 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 Jn 14:1-14
Ps 24, 29 Lev 8:1-13, 30-36 Heb 12:1-14
Ps 8, 84 Wis 7:22 – 8:1 Lk 4:16-30
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MASS THIS WEEK 2014
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. MAY 12
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For all nurses, caregivers, and staff in hospitals 9:30 am in the Lady Chapel
TUES. MAY 13 Feria
For discerning and living out the way of peace and nonviolence that Jesus lived
WED. MAY 14
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Matthias the Apostle
For all discerning their vocation in the church
THU. MAY 15
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Founding of St. James’ Social Services by May Gutteridge, 1961
For all the work, ministry, and people of St. James’ Social Services, now called The Bloom Group
Fri. MAY 16
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For the continuing work of reconciliation between Native Peoples, churches, and the government
SAT. MAY 17 Feria SUN. MAY 18 Easter 5
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 joyce.locht@gmail.com 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 Assistant Organist: Bruce McKenzie
CLERGY AVAILABILITY
PARISH OFFICERS
Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532 For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins: 778-316-7941 You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca
Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Graham Murchie Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell
Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca Parish Office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm