High Mass
Fifth Sunday of Easter | April 28, 2013 | 10:30 AM
Welcome 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: The Resurrection
10:30 AM 5:00 PM
High Mass Evensong & Benediction
The image on the front cover of the bulletin is taken from a photograph by Christine Hatfull. We thank her for her gift of helping us see anew what is always present. This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.
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Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection The union that binds the members of Christ together is not the union of profound confidence in the power of an organization. The Church is united by the humility as well as by the charity of her members. Hers is the union that comes from the consciousness of individual fallibility and poverty, from the humility which recognizes its own limitations and accepts them, the meekness that cannot take upon itself to condemn, but can only forgive because it is conscious that it has itself been forgiven by Christ. The union of Christians is a union of friendship and mercy, a bearing of one another’s burdens in the sharing of divine forgiveness. Christian forgiveness is not confined merely to those who are members of the Church. To be a Christian one must love all people, including not only one’s own enemies but even those who claim to be the ‘enemies of God.’ ‘Whosoever is angry with his brother or sister shall be in danger of judgment. Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that persecute and speak calumny of you, that you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven.’ The solidarity of the Christian community is not based on the awareness that the Church has authority to cast out and to anathematize, but on the realization that Christ has given her the power to forgive sin in his name and to welcome the sinner to the banquet of his love in the holy Eucharist. More than this, the Church is aware of her divine mission to bring forgiveness and peace to all men and women. This means not only that the sacraments are there for all who will approach them, but that Christians themselves must bring love, mercy and justice into the lives of their neighbours, in order to reveal to them the presence of Christ in his Church. And this can only be done if all Christians strive generously to love and serve all people with whom they come into contact in their daily lives.
Thomas Merton, The Power and Meaning of Love, London, 1976, pp.142-3.
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Notes
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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
PRELUDE Rhosymedre — Ralph Waughan Williams Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeiet — Heinrich Scheidemann
VIDI AQUAM (Lat. I beheld water). In the Western Church, the anthem traditionally sung in Eastertide during the sprinkling of the congregation at Mass on Sundays, in place of the ‘Asperges’ sung during the rest of the year. The words of the ‘Vidi Aquam’ are based on a combination of verses from Ezek. 47 The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, p. 1695
(See facing page) GREETING
KYRIE ELEISON Messe basse — Gabriel Fauré
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
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Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
VIDI AQUAM
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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." Acts 11:1-18
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights. Praise him, all you angels of his; praise him, all his host. Antiphon Let them praise the Name of the Lord, for his Name only is exalted, his splendour is over earth and heaven. He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Antiphon Psalm 148:1-2, 13-14
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 them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and
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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)
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
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
SERMON
Be Seated Father Matthew Johnson (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept) During Paschaltide the sermons will address the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) as the promises of God for our participation in the resurrected life. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6
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NICENE CREED
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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.
The Celebrant concludes the prayers with a Collect.
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)
OFFERTORY HYMN
Stand
The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 84 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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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Stand
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. Messe basse — Gabriel Fauré
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.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
THE 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. Messe basse — Gabriel Fauré
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.
COMMUNION MOTET With Christ risen, with Christ triumphant, the stars clap their hands. Alleluia. With faith vindicated, with death conquered, all things rejoice. Alleluia. Christo resurgenti — François Couperin
COMMUNION HYMN
Sit or kneel
102 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – A brighter dawn is breaking
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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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.
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 437 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Praise the Lord! ye heavens adore him
POSTLUDE Toccata — David Hegarty The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel. For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy. Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain. 22 | HIGH MASS
The flowers on the High Altar are given by Celia & Eric Dodds to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Bishop Mack McFerran from Karen McFerran
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Ascension of Christ by Luca della Robbia, glazed terra-cotta, 1446
The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ May 9th
6:30 pm
Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. Luke 24:50
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Formation on Sundays THE CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION: THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN POETRY
As we all know, the gospels relate the history and facts of our Salvation by God through the Incarnation, Passion, and Resurrection of our Lord. All four versions of Jesus’s life come down to us as prose narratives, and it is through that medium that we learn His “good news.” Throughout the centuries, writers have employed other kinds of language and literary form as they contemplate the meaning of Christ’s teaching and Sacrifice. Poetry, in particular, may provide a different access to spiritual truth, one that seems intuitive and emotional rather than rational. As a literary and linguistic form, poetry offers an alternative language through which we can experience and reflect on God’s message. Over the next five Sundays of Eastertide, we will read and discuss modern and contemporary poems as we construct an imaginative and impressionistic Salvation narrative. Through selected poetry, our series of church and guest speakers will explore the Annunciation of Christ, His ministry, the Passion of our Lord, the Resurrection, Christ’s Ascension into Heaven, and Pentecost. Please come. Learn about poets perhaps unfamiliar to you and enrich your experience of Easter this spring. April 28: The Resurrection Leader: Professor Nicholas Hudson May 5: The Ascension and Pentecost Leader: Paul Stanwood On May 19, we will celebrate the great feast of Pentecost, which, in the Church, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. The account of Pentecost is found in Acts 2:1-21. In Christian faith, the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity. What are the roots of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit: in scripture, in tradition, and in reason or experience? How does the Holy Spirit relate to the other persons of the Trinity, the Father and the Son? What is the work of the Holy Spirit in us? May 12: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Leader: Mother Jessica Schaap Read all the talks about salvation from the last Formation series on the website under “Christian Education - Educational Resources.” Formation is on Sundays in the Bishops’ Room at 9:30am. HIGH MASS | 25
St. James’ News & Announcements MAKE A MOTHER’S DAY
deposit box or directly to Celia Dodds. Your gift card and taxable receipt will be delivered to you as soon as possible. PLEASE HELP. RECTOR’S SABBATICAL REVIEW WITH ST. JAMES’ CHURCH, 2013
There are just three weeks remaining in the St. James’ Mothers’ Union Make a Mother’s Day ethical giving campaign which ends on Mother’s Day, May 12. This is our annual campaign to support our global programs, Literacy $ Financial Education (MULFEP), Family Life (MUFLP) and Parenting (WWPP) and the Relief Fund. Many of you do not have a mother still alive, but you may wish to buy a gift in memory of her, or purchase a gift for a needy African mother who does not have the means to feed her family. All the gifts are designed to help the recipients improve their standard of living, become independent and provide for themselves. Nearly all of the 8 gifts are under $50. Offer guidance & support $20 $20 can increase HIV awareness and reduce stigma. An estimated 2.7 million people become infected with HIV every year. Education is the only way to stop this growing number but for those already affected we can help make their lives better. Taking the stigma out of HIV and bringing people together to stop the isolation is just the start. In order to take part in this campaign please pick up a catalogue and order form from the Narthex and return with your cheque, made out to the Canadian Mothers’ Union, to the MAMD 26 | HIGH MASS
Dear Friends, At Parish Council (April 20) I shared a plan for a ‘sabbatical review’ with the Parish. Hard copies are now available in the Narthex and upon request (electronic format is available too) from the Parish Office. I would really welcome your participation at this early stage and in the coming months as the conversation unfolds. Please complete and return the feedback response form (green) to the Parish Office by Sunday, May 19th. Your support is much appreciated. Yours in Christ, Fr. Mark STUDY LEAVE FOR FR. MARK I will be on Study Leave April 29 - May 18. This time will be spent preparing for the Rector's sabbatical review with St. James' Church, 2013. During this period I will be in Vancouver and working on the Sundays, however I will be free of my usual weekday responsibilities. I am thankful to the Wardens and my colleagues for their support. I would welcome your prayers at this time. With appreciation, Fr. Mark. CONFIRMATION TODAY AT CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
4:00 pm
The service of Confirmation at which the candidates from St. James’ will be making their promises, takes place today. Please pray for these parishioners as they prepare to receive the sacrament: Gary Allan Hall,
St. James’ News & Announcements Kimberly McMillan, Jenny Scott, Kevin Hampson, Tim Moffat. Kelly Barber, Jamey, John Wright, Satya Walker, Sage Vincent, Marlaina Vincent, Shaina Wildeman, and Dakota Wildeman. All welcome. PAX Everyone has seen the beautiful Easter issue of our quarterly news magazine, freely available to all St. James’ parishioners and to our many friends. For attractive content, superlative design, and professional editing, PAX has few if any peers among parish church publications. Yet PAX exists on a tiny budget, relying almost entirely on the generosity of a few parishioners: some provide funds to pay for a whole issue, some offer a donation as a kind of subscription. We currently print about 300 copies of each issue, at a cost of nearly $900. Contributions, such as a regular subscription of $15.00 for the year, or a gift of any amount, are needed to continue PAX. Please consider how you can support this work of ministry and outreach. Paul Stanwood, for the PAX Editorial Team ROSARY DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY IN MAY Traditionally the month of May is dedicated to Our Lady. This year we will be honouring the Motherhood of Our Lady, with Rosary devotions each Sunday in May, at 9.45am in the Lady Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this time-honoured, traditional devotion to Our Lady.
PWRDF UPDATE Christ Church Cathedral has undertaken an initiative entitled '50 Days 500 Nets' for the 50 days of Easter in which the goal is to raise funds for the purchase of 500 mosquito nets to combat the spread of malaria in the African countries of Burundi, Tanzania, and Mozambique. This is part of a foreign aid project entitled 'Spreads the Nets' the cathedral undertook in support of new programming that PWRDF (The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund) is doing in these countries in conjunction with a CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) grant it received for combating HIV/AIDS and preventive health care initiatives during the period 2012-2016. Malaria is one of the biggest health challenges and killers in Africa especially of children and those with immune systems damaged by HIV/AIDS. Working with local partners PWRDF is looking to provide 60,000 treated mosquito nets along with the community health education needed to make their use as effective as possible. With matching CIDA funding of 3:1 a gift of $10 buys one mosquito net and all the necessary support services (costing about $38 all told). These nets are simple to use and can make the difference between life and death. St. James’ and other parishes in the diocese can support the cathedral and PWRDF in this economical and effective life supporting program. Donations in excess of $10 are eligible for a tax receipt. For more information and if you would like to support the cathedral and PWRDF with this program please see/contact Peter Goodwin, PWRDF parish liaison. You may reach Peter at 604-929-6143 or by email at goodmac22@gmail.com. Many thanks, Peter Goodwin, PWRDF parish liaison HIGH MASS | 27
St. James’ News & Announcements FINDING HOPE: LADIES DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Time: Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:00 Location: Hyde Creek Community Church 1245 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam Medium: Art Therapy Cost: $15 per session Each week’s session will include information on depression and how to incorporate faith into the journey through depression. There will be time for art making and discussion. The focus is on the process of art making not on the finished product; therefore, no art experience is necessary. Please contact Art Therapist Mary Stanwood, at 604-781-5489 for more information JOSEPH MUSICAL AT ST. MARY'S, KERRISDALE Tickets are now available for this year's diocesan musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at St. Mary's, Kerrisdale! It runs each evening from May 29th - June 1st at 7pm (with an additional matinee at 2pm on the Saturday) Tickets are offered by donation - supporting future arts, youth and family ministries. Tickets can be bought by contacting the St Mary's office: 604 261 4228 or by e-mailing: josephstmary@gmail.com
please leave a message at the office. JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE ABDUCTION OF BISHOP PAUL AND BISHOP JOHN An official joint statement has been released by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, and the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East. On Monday, April 22, 2013, we were surprised by the news that our brothers Bishop Paul (Yazigi) of Aleppo and Alexandretta and Bishop John (Ibrahim) Syriac Orthodox Bishop of Aleppo, have been kidnapped on their way back to Aleppo after accomplishing a humanitarian mission. We deeply regret what happened as we regret all similar acts targeting civilians, regardless of their belonging and therefore we address to the local and international communities. For more information please visit: http://www.antiochian.org/joint-communiqueabduction-bishop-paul-and-bishop-john We pray the Lord in these blessed times so that this crisis quickly ends and that the souls of all our brothers and sisters regain their security and peace, so that our country enjoys the prosperity and peace it deserves. Patriarch John X Yazigi Patriarch Mar Ignatius Zakka I Iwas RIDE TO SUNDAY HIGH MASS NEEDED
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR GARDENS We are currently collecting donations for the upkeep of the gardens. When YouthWorks arrives in June, we would like to order a dump truck full of compost and have the teenagers spread it in the gardens at St. Luke’s and in the Lady Garden. We would also like to purchase some sarcococca humilis and a statue of St. Francis for the Chapel Walkway. If you would like to volunteer in the garden with the Master Gardeners, 28 | HIGH MASS
A parishioner who has just moved into the Boundary-Hastings area (North Burnaby) is looking for a ride to High Mass on Sundays. Please contact the Office if you are able to help. BARGAIN SALE THANK YOU Thank you to all members and friends of the parish who helped and contributed to the success of the Women’s Guild spring bargain sale. Pam Jeacocke
St. James’ News & Announcements Meetings and Events at St. James’ April
May
28 Sun | 7:30 PM 29 Mon | 2:45 PM 29 Mon | 7:00 PM 29 Mon | 7:00 PM 29 Mon | 7:00 PM 30 Tues | 9:00 AM 30 Tues | 6:30 PM 30 Tues | 7:00 PM 30 Tues | 7:00 PM 2 Thu | 8:00 AM 2 Thu | 9:30 AM 2 Thu | 7:30 PM 3 Fri | 11:00 AM 3 Fri | 12:00 PM 4 Sat | 8:00 AM 4 Sat | 9:00 AM 4 Sat | 7:00 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri from 2:45 to 6:30 pm) Private rental, Bishop’s Room Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room VOXCO Choir Rehearsal, Church Lookout Volunteer Lunch, Bishops’ Room SJMA Community Meal, Parish Hall Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room SJMA Board Meeting, Bishops’ Room Latino Lunch Group, Crypt. Lunch served at 12 noon Sanctuary Guild Meeting, Bishops’ Room Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room Women’s Guild Meeting, Bishops’ Room Spectrum Society Art Therapy, May Gutteridge Room Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall Latino Community Kitchen, Crypt Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
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Offices and Mass Times 2013 MON. APRIL 29TH
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Catherine of Siena, Dr, Reformer, Teacher, Patron of Europe TUES. APRIL 30TH
In thanksgiving for St. Catherine and her writings, and in prayer for all members of the Dominican Third Order. 6:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
BI. Marie de l’Incarnation, Educator in New France, 1672
In thanksgiving for the life and work of BI. Marie, and for the Ursuline Community. In prayer for all those engaged in teaching. 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
WED. MAY 1ST
THU. MAY 2ND
In thanksgiving for the apostolic ministry of Sts. Philip and James, and in prayer for all who share the gospel in humility. 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
St. Athanasius, Bp of Alexandria, Teacher of the Faith, 373 FRI. MAY 3RD
For all in need of any kind. 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Saints Philip and James
Feria SAT. MAY 4TH SUN. MAY 5TH Easter VI
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For our growth in the knowledge of the nature of God’s salvation. 5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel 8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
Daily Lectionary DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM
MON. APRIL 29TH
1 JN 1:5 – 2:2 PS 36:5-10 LK 12:22-24, 29-32 JER 1:2-12 PS 66:7-12 JN 15:14-17 IS 30:18-21 PS 119:33-40 JN 14:6-14 SIRACH 51:13-22 PS 71:1-8 JN 1:1-18 ACTS 15:22-31 PS 57:6-11 JN 15:12-17 ACTS 16:9-15 PS 67 REV 21:10; 22-22:5 JN 14:23-29 ACTS 16:9-15 PS 67 REV 21:10; 22-22:5 JN 14:23-29
PS 56, 57 WIS 9:1, 7-18 COL 4:2-18 PS 61, 62 WIS 10:1-4, 13-21 ROM 12:1-21 PS 119:137-160 JOB 23:1-12 JN 1:43-51 PS 71 WIS 14:27 – 15:3 ROM 14:1-12 PS 106:1-18 WIS 16:15 – 17:1 ROM 14:13-23 PS 75, 76 WIS 19:1-8, 18-22 ROM 15:1-13
PS 64, 65 LEV 16:1-19 LK 7:36-50 PS 68:1-20, 24-36 LEV 16:20-34 LK 8:1-15 PS 139 PROV 4:7-18 JN 12:20-26 PS 74 LEV 19:26-37 LK 8:26-39 PS 106:19-48 LEV 23:1-22 LK 8:40-56 PS 23, 27 LEV 23:23-44 LK 9:1-17
PS 93, 96 SIR 43:1-12, 27-32 1 TIM 3:14 – 4:5
PS 34 LEV 25:1-17 MT 13:24-34A
TUES. APRIL 30TH
WED. MAY 1ST
THU. MAY 2ND
FRI. MAY 3RD
SAT. MAY 4TH
SUN. MAY 5TH
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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THE CLERGY Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap assistant@stjames.bc.ca Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number) Rector
days off: Monday, Saturday Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross
PARISH STAFF Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist & Choirmaster Assistant Organist
Deacon
Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532 CLERGY AVAILABILITY For immediate contact or within a few hours their cell numbers are: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941
days off: Friday, Saturday Mother Jessica Schaap 604-880-4938
days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 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.
Gerald Harder Bruce McKenzie
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden
Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 Assoc. Warden Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Building Project Communication project@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Trustee Treasurer
Leslie Arnovick Graham Murchie Paul Stanwood Angela Van Luven
Envelope Secretary Parish Privacy Officer Vestry Clerk
Philip Green Linda Adams Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL Chair Secretary
Jane Turner Erin Kenny
We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, May 4th, Mother Jessica is on-call for emergency situations. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator : Joyce Locht EMAIL:
604-614-9915 (cell)
joyce.locht@gmail.com
303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4 telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca Web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm