High mass easter 5 apr 24 2016 web

High Mass

Fifth Sunday of Easter | April 24, 2016 | 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, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 3:00 pm Confirmation, Christ Church Cathedral 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).

As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship.

In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times.

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children are encouraged at the beginning of the High Mass to move to the Rectory for Godly Play (a presentation of the Christian story on their level), returning to family for the Peace. 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.

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A Reflection I pray, O God, to know you, to love you, that I may rejoice in you.

And if I cannot attain to full joy in this life may I at least advance from day to day, until that joy shall come to the full.

Let the knowledge of you advance in me here, and there be made full.

Let the love of you increase, and there let it be full, that here my joy may be great in hope, and there full in truth.

Lord, through your Son you do command, nay, you do counsel us to ask; and you do promise that we shall receive, that our joy may be full.

I ask, O Lord, as you do counsel through our wonderful Counsellor.

I will receive what you do promise by virtue of your truth, that my joy may be full.

Faithful God, I ask. I will receive, that my joy may be full.

Meanwhile, let my mind meditate upon it; let my tongue speak of it.

Let my heart love it; let my mouth talk of it.

Let my soul hunger for it; let my flesh thirst for it; let my whole being desire it, until I enter into your joy, O Lord, who are the Three and the One God, blessed for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer from the Proslogium of St Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, Theologian, d. 1093

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Offertoire — César Franck At the entrance of the servers and clergy all stand.

HYMN 211 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!

Now is the triumph of our King!

To all the world glad news we bring: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

The Lord of life is risen today!

Sing songs of praise along his way; let all the earth rejoice and say: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Praise we in songs of victory that love, that life which cannot die, and sing with hearts uplifted high: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Your name we bless, O risen Lord, and sing today with one accord the life laid down, the life restored: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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GREETING

Children may leave for Godly Play.

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Messe ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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COLLECT OF THE DAY

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

Almighty God, thy Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life.

Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

Stand

The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader

Be seated A reading from the Book of Acts.

Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?"

Then Peter began to explain it to them, step by step, saying, "I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. There was something like a large sheet coming down from heaven, being lowered by its four corners; and it came close to me. As I looked at it closely I saw four-footed animals, beasts of prey, reptiles, and birds of the air. I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter; kill and eat.' But I replied, 'By no means, Lord; for nothing profane or unclean has ever entered my mouth.' But a second time the voice answered from heaven, 'What God has made clean, you must not call profane.' This happened three times; then everything was pulled up again to heaven. At that very moment three men, sent to me from Caesarea, arrived at the house where we were. The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house and saying, 'Send to Joppa and bring Simon, who is called Peter; he will give you a message by which you and your HIGH MASS | 9

entire household will be saved.' And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' If then God gave them the same gift that he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could hinder God?" When they heard this, they were silenced.

And they praised God, saying, "Then God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life."

Acts11:1-8

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

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

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

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. 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 Psalm 148:1-3, 11-13

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Revelation to John.

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with

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them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away." And the one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true." Then he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life."

Revelation 21:1-6

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 right hand of the Lord hath the preeminence; the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Alleluia.

DĂŠxtera Dei (Mode V)

HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

Deacon All Deacon All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

Deacon All

When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer.

You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, 'Where I am going, you cannot come.' I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

John 13:31-35 The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

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SERMON

Be Seated Deacon Joyce Locht (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

All All

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.

The Celebrant concludes the prayers with a Collect.

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Children return from Godly Play.

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

Be joyful in God, all you lands; sing the glory of his Name. Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what the Lord has done for me, alleluia.

Jubilate Deo (Mode I)

HYMN

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

427 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — O Praise Ye the Lord

O praise ye the Lord!

Praise him in the height; rejoice in his word, ye angels of light; ye heavens, adore him by whom ye were made, and worship before him, in brightness arrayed.

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O praise ye the Lord!

Praise him upon earth, in tuneful accord, ye sons of new birth; praise him who hath brought you his grace from above, praise him who hath taught you to sing of his love.

O praise ye the Lord!

All things that give sound; each jubilant chord re-echo around; loud organs, his glory forth tell in deep tone, and sweet harp, the story of what he hath done.

O praise ye the Lord!

Thanksgiving and song to him be outpoured all ages along!

For love in creation, for heaven restored, for grace of salvation, O praise ye the Lord!

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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:

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SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt cæli et terra Gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.

Hosanna in excelsis.

Stand Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Missa brevis — Denis Bédard

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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. 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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THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

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.

Messe ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All

+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world.

O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

When you receive the Holy Bread please consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine.

You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.

ANTIPHON I am the true vine, and you are the branches. If anyone abides in me, and I abide in him, he will bring forth much fruit, alleluia, alleluia. Psalm In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manassah, stir up your strength and come to help us.

Ego sum vitis vera (Mode IV)

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 102 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — A Brighter Dawn Is Breaking A brighter dawn is breaking, and earth with praise is waking; for thou, O King most highest, the power of death defiest; And thou hast come victorious, with risen Body glorious, who now for ever livest, and life abundant givest.

O free the world from blindness, and fill the world with kindness, give sinners resurrection, bring striving to perfection; In sickness give us healing, in doubt thy clear revealing, that praise to thee be given in earth as in thy heaven.

Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

God of love, in this eucharist we have heard thy truth and shared in thy life.

May we always walk in thy way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Amen.

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Stand

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

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 437 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord! ye heavens adore him; praise him angels in the height; sun and moon, rejoice before him; praise him, all ye stars of light.

Praise the Lord! for he hath spoken; worlds his mighty voice obeyed; laws which never shall be broken for their guidance he hath made.

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Praise the Lord! for he is glorious; never shall his promise fail; God hath made his saints victorious; sin and death shall not prevail.

Praise the God of our salvation!

Hosts on high, his power proclaim; heaven and earth, and all creation, laud and magnify his Name.

Worship, honour, glory, blessing, Lord, we offer to thy name; young and old, thy praise expressing, join their Saviour to proclaim.

As the saints in heaven adore thee, we would bow before thy throne; as thine angels serve before thee, so on earth thy will be done.

POSTLUDE Prélude et toccata sur ‘Victimae paschali laudes’ – Denis Bédard

During the postlude, you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for refreshments.

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

The sacrament of anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

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

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

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Our welcome and thanks to Fr. Douglas Fenton, Executive Archdeacon, who is the celebrant at High Mass this morning.

As announced previously, we look forward to Bishop Melissa's visit on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 5, when she will celebrate and preach at the 6.30 pm High Mass.

The Bishop at the end of Mass will speak to the Interim and Canonical Process. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the Rectory, where Bishop Melissa will be pleased to join in conversation with parishioners.

The Canonical Committee has elected Pat McSherry as its Chair, and it is beginning its round of consultation prior to writing the Parish Profile. A substantial part of the forthcoming Parish Council, Saturday, May 28, 10 am - 2.30 pm, will be given over to the Committee to enable conversations of a broad crosssection of the parish. We encourage as many as possible to attend.

At 11 am on that day the Parish Council will be constituted as a Special Vestry Meeting, to enable discussion, debate and voting on a motion to approve the provision of same-sex blessings at St James', in accordance with diocesan regulations. As I have reported earlier, this has come to the fore as a result of an enquiry from a couple about the possibility of a blessing of their civil marriage: at present St. James' is not able to respond positively to such a request. Fr Matthew, building on the conversations held last year, will introduce the discussion, and there will be some preparatory material available beforehand. As we prepare for this meeting, it is important that we each recognise and respect the diversity within our community, both in orientation, and in sincerely held but differing opinions on this issue.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Today at St. James’

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Our Parish

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Commemorations

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Daily Lectionary

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Mass this Week

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Sat. May 28, 10 am to 12 pm Please mark the May Parish Council Meeting on your calendars. Two main items: consultation by the Canonical Committee; provision of blessing of same sex relationships at St. James’.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 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 COFFEE After High Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH TODAY: HOSPITALITY COFFEE HOUR Please join me in thanking Sharon Lou-Hing for her 15 years of volunteer service at the St. James’ Coffee Hour after High Mass. We will miss her and her delicious homemade cookies. Thank you, Sharon. Pat McSherry, Warden ASCENSION DAY Thurs., May 5: High Mass at 6.30 pm Bishop Melissa will celebrate and preach. Light refreshments to follow in the Rectory.

PWRDF CUBA GREENHOUSE APPEAL For details, please see display in Chapel Walkway or ask Peter Goodwin.

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SPRING BARGAIN SALE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Women’s Guild invites you to join them in sorting sale goods on Tuesday, April 26, from 9:00 am onwards, and then to help sell on Friday, April 29.

The Friday schedule is: 10:00 am: Refreshments 11:00 am -12:30 pm: Sale 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Clean-up Your donations of items for sale are still welcome and may be left at the back of the Upper Hall marked “Bargain Sale.” All household items are welcome, including dishes, kitchen utensils, small appliances (vacuum cleaners in good working order), bedding and towels, clean used clothing and footwear for all ages, books, CDs, jewelry and other treasures. Please note: the Guild does not accept TVs or other large electronics. For more information please call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213. Pamela Jeacocke & Mary Ann Currie KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

This week in the Gospel, we read about Jesus telling his disciples that soon he is heading to heaven to be with his Father. Jesus tells them that he loves them, but they cannot go where he is going. Jesus then tells them that he has one last commandment for them ( a commandment is a way of asking someone to do something really important!)

He asks them, "To love one another, as I have loved you" Isn't that a wonderful thing to ask? To love one another. I hope and pray that we can all try very hard to love one another, even when it is hard or someone

seems unlovable. Maybe they just need a little love and kindness, and maybe we can share the love we feel from Jesus with them. A kind word, a smile, even a nod of your head can make someone feel better.

Prayer Hello God, Thank you for such a wonderful message from your Son, Jesus Christ. I pray we can all help to show others the love Jesus has shown us. God, I know many people have not experienced your love. Please help us to obey this commandment even when it feels hard or uncomfortable. Amen.

GET YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO THE ANGLICAN JOURNAL & TOPIC If you are not receiving your personal copy of the Anglican Journal/Topic by mail at your home address, you may want to sign up! It’s free to members of the Anglican Church of Canada, but they do need your name and address. Please call the St. James’ church office to get your name added to the subscriber’s list.

RELATONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS FIRST NATIONS’ VOICES Session #3 “We are the future” Thurs., April 28 St. John’s Anglican Church 1410 Nanton Avenue, Van. Suggested Donation: $10 In the past year, several young First Nations women in our community have completed studies which led to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Amy Parent (Nisga’a Nation, PhD in Education); and Melissa Adams (Nisga’a Nation, Doctoral Candidate in Archives & Information Systems) - with Melanie Delva - discuss their research and current work in the community that is shining a light on First Nations issues and paving the way for change.

DIOCESE MISSION CONFERENCE Sat., May 14 Musqueam Community Centre and Cultural Education Resource Centre, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver, This event has three purposes:  For the diocesan community to gather and connect in a less formal way than Synod, with more of the community present.  To be an opportunity for the diocesan community to think about mission – what is it that God is doing in our Diocese and how are we participating?  To energize and strengthen Anglicans as they are sent into the world to participate in God’s mission in this time and place.

All members of the diocesan community are invited to participate – registration is now open and will remain open throughout the month of April.

Unlike Synod where delegates are elected by parishes and each parish is assigned a number of delegates based on the size of the parish, the Mission Conference can be attended by anyone.

The program is designed to welcome clergy and lay people, adults, youth, and children.

The Conference will conclude with a salmon dinner (optional). and includes a special guest speaker and opportunities for fellowship within and across parishes.

Amy Parent

There is a Registration Form and Fee of $25. The Salmon BBQ is $30 and requires a separate registration. Contact Phil Colvin: PColvin@vancouver.anglican.ca, for more details.

Please let the office know if you are interested in going, so that we coordinate St. James’ representation.

Melissa Adams

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COMMEMORATIONS Saint Mark the Evangelist April 25

References to a person named Mark — or John Mark — appear quite frequently in the New Testament. Saint Paul mentioned him among his companions in the Letter to Philemon. In the Book of Acts Mark is described as the cousin of Barnabas the Apostle and the son of a wealthy woman of Jerusalem, whose house was a meeting-place for the disciples of Jesus. The Book of Acts also says that Mark accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey, but then decided to turn back. Paul and Barnabas fell out over Mark’s decision; they parted, and Barnabas took Mark with him when he went to preach the gospel in Cyprus. In the First Letter of Peter, the author called Mark “my son”; and even if this letter was not written by Peter himself, it bears witness to a close association between the Apostle and Mark. Tradition identifies the Mark mentioned in these New Testament passages with the author of the Gospel.

It is generally agreed that Mark’s is the earliest of the four gospels; scholars say that it was written around the year 68, probably at Rome. It was contemporary with the Church’s first experience of persecution by the pagan authorities of the Roman Empire.

This may explain why, of the four Gospels, Mark’s version has the sharpest edge and offers the least comfort. He was addressing a Church confused by the gap between the promise of “the good news” and the reality of persecution. In his account, the disciples are just as blind and uncomprehending about Jesus as the Pharisees and rulers; they confess that he is “the Son of God” but refuse to understand the still greater truth -- that the Son of God must suffer and die. Mark therefore takes great pains to let his readers in on the secret, so that Christians experiencing persecution would not make the same mistake.

His “good news” is demanding news. It is designed to show that Christians can only share in the glory of the resurrection by imitating the same heroic obedience to God which led Jesus to accept death on the cross.

For All the Saints: Prayers and Readings for Saints Days, ABC, 1994

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COMMEMORATIONS St. Catherine of Siena Reformer and Teacher of the Faith, Patron of Europe, 1380 April 29 Today we honour Catherine Benincasa, who was a reformer and spiritual teacher in fourteenth-century Italy. Born at Siena in the year 1347, she devoted herself to prayer and meditation from a very early age.

Her family opposed and harassed her, until her steadfast purpose wore them down and they let her became a postulant in the order of Dominican nuns. For several years she underwent a series of terrible visions and at times felt utterly abandoned by the Lord. This lonely struggle ended at nineteen, when she experienced a vision of the Saviour, with Mary and all the heavenly host, in which Christ espoused her to himself. Catherine became a nurse, caring for patients whom other nurses hated to treat, people with leprosy and cancer. In time she gathered a mixed group of disciples, and together with them she went on extensive tours to preach the gospel.

Soon afterwards she began another mission — this time, to heal a schism which had split the Church between two rival Popes, one at Rome and the other at the French city of Avignon. She went to Rome and publicly fasted, attending the Eucharist every day in order to pray for the unity of the Church. The strain of this last campaign proved too much for her and, felled by a stroke, she died on this date in 1380, at the age of thirty-three.

For All the Saints: Prayers and Readings for Saints Days, ABC, 1994

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DAILY LECTIONARY MON. APRIL 25 St. Mark the Evangelist

Is 52:7-10 Ps 2:7-13 Mk 1:1-15

Ps 145 Sir 2:1-11 Acts 12:25 – 13:3

Ps 67, 96 Is 62:6-12 2 Tim 4:1-11

TUES. APRIL 26 Martyrs of 20th Century & Seven Martyrs of Melanesian Brotherhood, 2003

1 Pet 4:12-19 Ps 69:31-36 Mk 10:34-39

Ps 61, 62 Lev 16:20-34 1 Th 5:1-11

Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 Wis 10:1-4, 13-21 Mt 6:7-15

WED. APRIL 27 Feria

Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122 Jn 15:1-8

Ps 72 Lev 19:1-18 1 Th 5:12-28

Ps 119:73-96 Wis 13:1-9 Mt 6:19-24

THU. APRIL 28 Feria

Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:1-3, 10-13 Jn 15:9-11

Ps 71 Lev 19:26-37 2 Th 1:1-12

Ps 74 Wis 14:27 – 15:3 Mt 6:25-34

FRI. APRIL 29 St. Catherine of Siena, Reformer, Teacher, Patron of Europe, 1380

1 Jn 1:5 – 2:2 Ps 36:5-10 Lk 12:22-24, 29-32

Ps 106:1-18 Lev 23:1-22 2 Th 2:1-17

Ps 106:19-48 Wis 16:15 – 17:1 Mt 7:1-12

SAT. APRIL 30 Bl. Marie de l’incarnation, Educator in New France, 1672

Jer 1:2-12 Ps 66:7-12 Jn 15:14-17

Ps 75, 76 Lev 23:23-44 2 Th 3:1-18

Ps 23, 27 Wis 19:1-8, 18-22 Mt 7:13-21

Acts 16:9-15 Ps 67 Rev 21:10, 22 – 22:5 Jn 14:23-29

Ps 93, 96 Lev 25:1-17 Jas 1:2-8, 16-18

Ps 34 Sir 43:1-12, 27-32 Lk 12:13-21

SUN. MAY 1 Easter VI

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2016

MASS TIMES

MON. APRIL 25 St. Mark the Evangelist

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. APRIL 26 Martyrs of 20th Century and Seven Martyrs of Melanesian Brotherhood, 2003

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. APRIL 27 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. APRIL 28 Feria

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. APRIL 29 St. Catherine of Siena, Reformer, Teacher, Patron of Europe, 1380

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. APRIL 30 Bl. Marie de l’incarnation, Educator in New France, 1672 SUN. MAY 1 Easter VI

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 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

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

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For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin Hunt on his cell phone at: 778984-3208.

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

Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

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