High Mass & May Crowning
Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 3, 2015 | 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, Church 8:30 am Low Mass, Church 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 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 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 Sayings of Abba Poeman, one of the Desert Fathers Abba Poeman was asked for whom this saying was appropriate: “Do not be anxious about tomorrow” (Matthew 6.34). The old man said: “It is said for the person who is tempted and has little strength, so that such a person may not worry, saying within: ‘How long must I suffer this temptation?’ That person should rather say each day: ‘Just today.’” The old man said: “Passions work in four stages – first, in the heart; secondly, on the face; thirdly, in words; and fourthly, it is always essential not to render evil for evil in deeds. If you can purify your heart, passion will not reveal itself in your expression; but if it reaches your face, then take care not to speak; and if you do speak, at least cut the conversation short in case you do render evil for evil.” A brother asked Abba Poeman: “I have committed a grave sin and I want to do penance for three years.” The old man said: “That is too much.” The brother said: “One year?” The old man again said: “That is too much.” Those present asked: “Forty days?” Again he said: “That is too much.” Then he added: “I believe that if someone repents with his whole heart and does not intend to commit the sin any longer, God will accept his repentance after only three days.” Abba Poeman said: “If three men meet, the first of whom maintains inner peace, the second gives thanks to God in illness, and the third serves other people with a pure heart, then these three are doing the same thing.”
A brother asked Abba Poeman: “Some brothers live with me; should I be in charge of them?” The old man said to him: “No, just work first and foremost. And if they want to live like you, then they will see to it themselves.” The brother said to him: “But it is they themselves, Father, who want me to be in charge of the.” The old man replied: “No, be their example, not their legislator.” Prayers of the Cosmos: Meditations on the Aramaic Words of Jesus, translated by Neil DouglasKlotz (1990)
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Notes
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PRELUDE O filii et filiæ — Sander VanderPloeg
Rite of Sprinkling With Holy Water At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
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 holy water which was blessed before the Mass. The ceremony is concluded back at the Altar with versicles and responses, and a prayer on page 8. It is customary to bow to the Celebrant as they come near you and to sign yourself with the cross as you are sprinkled with the Holy Water.
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VIDI AQUAM
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Celebrant All 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. 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.
Entrance Rite GREETING
INTROIT Sing to the Lord a new song, alleluia; for he has done marvelous things, alleluia; his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations, alleluia, alleluia. Cantate Domino (Mode VI)
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 — Denis BÊdard
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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COLLECT OF THE DAY
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The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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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. Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Get up and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." (This is a wilderness road.) So he got up and went. Now there was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of her entire treasury. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning home; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over to this chariot and join it." So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" He replied, "How can I, unless someone guides me?" And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him. Now the passage of the scripture that he was reading was this: "Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter, and like a lamb silent before its shearer, so he does not open his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth." The eunuch asked Philip, "About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?" Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?" He commanded the chariot to stop, and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went
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down into the water, and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea. Acts 8:26-40
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
My praise is of him in the great assembly; I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him. The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall praise him: "May your heart live for ever!" Antiphon My soul shall live for him; my descendants shall serve him; they shall be known as the Lord's for ever. They shall come and make known to a people yet unborn the saving deeds that he has done. Antiphon Psalm 22:24-25, 29-30
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of John. Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God's love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the Saviour of the world. God abides in those who HIGH MASS | 11
confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgement, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us. Those who say, "I love God," and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also. 1 John 4:7-21
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 Deacon All Deacon All
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus said, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and 12 | HIGH MASS
withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. John 15:1-8
Deacon All
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Fr. Matthew Johnson (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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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. HIGH MASS | 15
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
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)
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HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 645 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Come Down, O Love Divine Come down, O love divine, seek thou this soul of mine, and visit it with thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing. O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; and let thy glorious light shine ever on my sight, and clothe me round, the while my path illuming. Let holy charity mine outward vesture be, and lowliness become mine inner clothing; true lowliness of heart, which takes the humbler part, and o'er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. And so the yearning strong, with which the soul will long, shall far outpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace, till they become the place wherein the Holy Spirit finds a dwelling.
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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.
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. HIGH MASS | 19
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
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 — Denis BÊdard
ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS 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 76 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Thee We Adore, O Hidden Saviour, Thee Thee we adore, O hidden Savior, thee, who in thy sacrament dost deign to be; both flesh and spirit at thy presence fail, yet here thy presence we devoutly hail. O blest memorial of our dying Lord, who living bread to men doth here afford! O may our souls for ever feed on thee, and thou, O Christ, for ever precious be. Fountain of goodness, Jesus, Lord and God, cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing blood; increase our faith and love, that we may know the hope and peace which from thy presence flow. O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see, may what we thirst for soon our portion be, to gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face, the vision of thy glory and thy grace.
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.
Stand
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BLESSING
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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.
Be Seated
The Children are invited to come forward for the blessing and to receive a flower to offer in the Lady Chapel.
BLESSING OF THE CROWN AND FLOWERS FOR OUR LADY
All All
Our help is in the name of the Lord. Who hath made heaven and earth. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Then follows a prayer of blessing.
DISMISSAL
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Stand
PROCESSIONAL HYMN All are invited to follow the Altar Party in the procession to the Lady Chapel 185 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Sing We of the Blessed Mother Sing we of the blessèd Mother who received the angel’s word, and obedient to his summons bore in love the infant Lord; sing we of the joys of Mary at whose breast that child was fed who is Son of God eternal and the everlasting Bread. Sing we, too, of Mary’s sorrows, of the sword that pierced her through, when beneath the cross of Jesus she his weight of suffering knew, looked upon her Son and Saviour reigning high on Calvary’s tree, saw the price of man’s redemption paid to set the sinner free. Sing again the joys of Mary when she saw the risen Lord, and in prayer with Christ’s apostles, waited on his promised word: from on high the blazing glory of the Spirit’s presence came, heavenly breath of God’s own being, manifest through wind and flame. Sing the chiefest joy of Mary when on earth her work was done, and the Lord of all creation brought her to his heavenly home: Virgin Mother, Mary blessèd, raised on high and crowned with grace, may your Son, the world’s redeemer, grant us all to see his face.
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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.
POSTLUDE Heut triumphieret Gottes Sohn (BWV 630) — J. S. Bach 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.
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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for many blessings from Christine Rowe and Mary Hamilton.
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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 When studying Hebrew I entered a world where roots held layers of meaning which were carried into the words that were formed by adding prefixes and suffixes. It meant that each word in the Hebrew Scriptures held a depth of meaning that was meant to be explored and contemplated. The difficulties of translation became evident. In the ancient world sacred scriptures were meant to be examined from at least three points of view. The intellectual or literal which means we need to explore the multiple meanings of the root. The metaphorical viewpoint means we need to think poetically by exploring the possible meanings of all those literal meanings. Exploring the mystical means we embrace the wordless experience to which the living words point. This third view point allows the sounds of the words to seep into our hearts, experience and feelings to transform us. The tragedy of Biblical translation is that the words that were meant to express many levels of meaning have been reduced to words with borders around them. Aramaic would have been the native language Jesus spoke whereas Greek was the language between nations. Biblical scholars now believe that the gospels were originally written in Aramaic and
then translated into Greek, then Latin, and then English. Some scholars are looking more closely at the The Peshitta Version of the gospels, a Syriac Aramaic manuscript which is considered by some as the oldest and most authoritative version of the bible. For example consider the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer; “Our Father which art in heaven” translated from the Aramaic “Abwoon d’bwashmaya.” The root “ab” refers to all fruit, to all germination proceeding from the source of Unity. “ab” came to be used in the Aramaic word for personal father – abba. Abwoon is a derivative of abba but does not specify gender. The Aramaic “b” for spiritual and “w” for personal opens rich wordplay. The mystical understanding of letters and their sounds points beyond male or female concepts to something Cosmic. There are many more possibilities of meaning to consider but imagine the universe this opens to us as you read the following possible translations:
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
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O Brother! Father-Mother of the Cosmos, you create all that moves in light. Source of Sound: in the roar and the whisper, in the breeze and the whirlwind, we hear your name. Mother Alexis Saunders THE THURIBLE | 29 19
TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT The members of the Mothers’ Union thank everyone who attended the Fellowship Lunch last Sunday and made it such an enjoyable occasion and successful fundraiser for our national Mothers’ Union programs, the Northern Clergy Families’ Fund and the Parenting Program. Our takings amounted to $475 from which we have to subtract about $50 for expenses. Many thanks to Mary Brown, Elizabeth Coan and Betty
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Carlson for supplying squares for the lunch to supplement the lasagna, salad, fruit and garlic bread. We had eight wonderful home-made cakes and two sets of cupcakes and among the winners were Fr. Fenton and Mother Alexis. We thank everyone who joined in the cake-walk so enthusiastically. We even had a game for all those who needed a cane, walker or wheel chair to walk with. We particularly would like to thank Darren Campbell who worked so hard to set up the Hall early on Sunday morning so that we would be ready on time, since the Hall was not available to be set up on Saturday. THANK YOU The Women’s Guild would like to thank all those who donated goods, and all those who helped to sort and sell at our Spring Bargain Sale. We couldn’t have done it without you! The Women’s Guild TWO EVENINGS TOGETHER Wednesdays, May 13 & 20, 2015 You are invited to attend two evening sessions in which we will explore aspects of Human Sexuality and the Life of the Christian Community. The evenings begin promptly at 6:00 pm and conclude at 8:30 pm. A simple meal will be served at 6:00. Participation is by advanced registration only. Please use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex at the back of the Church, or call the Church Office at 604 685-2532. Registration closes end of day May 8 Participants will commit to arriving at the start time, and to attending both evenings, for the entirety of both sessions. Participants will commit to reading in advance materials in a Resource Package that will be circulated at least a week prior to the first evening. If you have any questions, please speak with one of the clergy. Fr. Matthew Johnson
BEATING THE BOUNDS An ancient custom which we did with the Youth Group in former days—we will do again—and with all who wish to join. It will serve to remind us of our solemn commitment to care for all who live and work within the bounds of our Parish—young, old, rich, poor, Christian, those of other or no religion. We will leave from the Church on Sunday, May 24th after mass. We will walk along Powell to Clark to Terminal to Cambie through Gastown to Alexander Street with our penultimate station at the site of the First St James’. Bring sturdy shoes and water. Some may wish to bring a sandwich or a snack. If you’re not able to walk the parish bounds with the others where we’ll sing, visit and prayer for the many daughter churches around our perimeter, say a pray for our Parish and give thanks for its ongoing witness to the Gospel. Father Fenton
is to make the ability to participate in the liturgy more accessible for those who are new or visiting for the first time. Please take the time to greet anyone you’ve not seen for a while or are seeing for the first time. We all like to be called by our name. (That’s part of what we do every time we baptize someone – we name them before God.) And if you can’t remember the person’s name simply say “Please remind me of your name,” and repeat it back aloud, until it embeds itself in your memory. Father Fenton SOUND SYSTEM Some have been expressing frustration at not being able to hear the preachers and/or lectors/intercessors at Mass. To this end we have had a sound technician adjust the equipment to maximize the output. I will also be meeting with those who read, prayer and preach from the lectern and pulpit to improve upon their “microphone technique.” Father Fenton KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.
WELCOMING One of the things that St James has always done is invited everyone to join in whether it be attending worship, joining a guild, or participating in a study group. And for those of us who have been around for a while we get to know the particularities of the place. For newcomers and visitors, however, it can all be a bit daunting and even overwhelming at times. Some people have a more tenacious personality than others and are committed to figuring it all out. Others might be intimidated to even ask for assistance and simply leave. Our job, as members of the Church, is to make it easy for people to access our community and especially our liturgies. One small way in doing so is the recent inclusion in the Mass booklet of the words to the hymns. This is not to replace the opportunity for anyone who may choose to use the hymn books. It
Gospel Reading: Today’s reading speaks of a branch of a vine and what happens when it remains connected to the vine and when it’s removed. What happens to a branch that breaks off from a tree in a windstorm, or a flower picked in a field? They are cut off from the part of the plant that provides the nutrients and water and thus will wither and die. Jesus calls us to abide in Him so we can stay connected to the life source and continue to have life, grow and even bear fruit.
Parents: Ask your children what it means to “abide.” To abide in Jesus can mean “stay close” or “hang tight with.” Explore together ways that as individuals and a family you can abide in Jesus. Examples may include worship, scripture reading, daily prayer, and loving your neighbours.
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Explanation of Practice: One way of abiding in Jesus is participate in the sacraments. Through baptism and Eucharist we take part in the life of Christ. In baptism, we are immersed into death and raised to new life in Christ. In the Eucharist, we are participating in the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross along with receiving his body and blood in a way that nourishes us, just like the roots of the vine bring the nourishments that provide for the vine.
PARISH COUNCIL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, May 30, 2015 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. Coffee and tea 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 8, 2015. We are also looking for one or two people to assist with providing food for the meeting. Past practice has been to do a Costco run and pick up food for approximately 40 people: buns, cold cuts, veggies, fruit, cookies, muffins, and juice (the cost has averaged between $80–$100). If you are willing to help out with this in any capacity, please contact Tracy Russell or Jenny Scott at your earliest opportunity. We look forward to having you join us on May 30! Tracy Russell - Parish Council Secretary, Jenny Scott Parish Council Chair
JUSTICE & MERCY NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE PWRDF has announced an initial grant of $20,000 in relief funds for Nepal and is responding through the ACT Alliance. DanChurchAid (DCA) along with other members of the Alliance, is working to distribute food, water, shelter materials, medicine and more to those affected by the 7.9 magnitude earthquake. The Canadian government has announced a matching grant program for donations to relief work in the wake of the Nepal earthquake. All donations to PWRDF between April 25 and May 25, 2015 for the Nepal earthquake relief efforts will be matched, dollar for dollar, by the Government of Canada into their Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund, which will be used to provide humanitarian relief in the wake of this catastrophe. Donations can be made in the following ways: On-line: Go to http://pwrdf.org/donate PWRDF Donations By Phone: For credit card donations contact: Jennifer Brown 416-924-9192 ext. 355; 1-866-308-7973 Please do not send your credit card number by email or fax. By Mail: Please make cheques payable to PWRDF, Nepal Earthquake Relief and send to: The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund The Anglican Church of Canada, 80 Hayden Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 PWRDF Humanitarian Response Coordinator Naba Gurung, 416-924-9192 ext. 321 ngurung@pwrdf.org Anglicans in Canada are praying, acting and giving to those affected by the Nepal earthquake. Please watch for updates on PWRDF’s response to the situation at www.pwrdf.org. Please support PWRDF’s response to this ongoing emergency.
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EARTHKEEPING: A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm Chan Centre for Performing Arts Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist who studies climate change. She may be best known for the way she is bridging the gap between scientists and Christians. Tickets: $30 Regular, $20 Students / Seniors / Groups of 10+. Buy tickets online at arocha.ca/climate or call the Chan Centre at 604 822 9197
ST. JAMES’ CALENDAR for MAY 2015
OFFICE REMINDERS
BOOKING SPACES AT ST. JAMES’ If you want to use any space at St. James’ it is essential to make a booking with the Office in advance. If you are using a space without it being booked, and this includes any set-up time, there is no guarantee you will have the use of it in the event of a scheduling conflict. Please support the work of the Parish by always booking the space you wish to use.
PARISH PRINT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION are placed in three locations: Narthex Chapel Walkway Parish Hall walkway (via Gore Street entrance) Here you will find a rich variety of print resources and information available to parishioners and visitors. Please have a look at these locations and take resources and information for yourself and others. Why not use every opportunity to share these print materials with others to help explain the worship and mission of St. James’?
Wednesdays, May 13 & 20: Discussion Group: Human Sexuality and the Life of the Christian Community Thursday, May 14: Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ (6:30 pm High Mass) Friday & Saturday, May 22 & 23: Diocesan Synod Sunday, May 24: Pentecost (Holy Baptism) Sunday, May 24: Beating the Bounds Monday, May 25: Trustees’ Meeting Saturday, May 30: Parish Council Meeting
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COMMEMORATION English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era May 4 In Europe in the late Middle Ages, church and state were not seen as separate realities, as they generally are nowadays. By the time of the sixteenth century Reformation, some distinction was beginning to be made, but they were still seen primarily as two dimensions of one social and political order. To add to the complications, the Pope was seen not only as the spiritual head of the whole church in western Europe, but also as a secular prince, head of the Papal States (roughly the central part of what is now the nation of Italy). The sixteenth century saw an explosion of social and religious forces resulting both from the need for reform in the life of the church and from growing political consolidation of separate nations within Europe. Given the interpenetration of church and state, theological differences had political repercussions, and political struggles bred religious controversy. In England, the consolidation of the Tudor monarchy, following the Wars of the Roses, became entwined with differences between the King of England and the Pope. As the Church of England and the Church of Rome came to a parting of the ways, there was no neutral ground on which an Englishman could stand. Those who maintained loyalty to the Pope were viewed by those who supported the King as traitors to England. Those who supported the King were viewed by those loyal to the Pope as schismatics from the Church. Jurisdictional separation began under King Henry VIII. Under his son Edward VI, English church life took many of its cues from Continental Protestantism. Under Henry’s daughter Mary, the English Church returned to papal jurisdiction. Under Henry’s second daughter Elizabeth I, the Roman Church and the English Church separated, in a breach from which we have not yet recovered. As the political and religious struggles continued, each side treated the other as heretics, schismatics, and traitors. Though not in as large numbers as in the struggles on the Continent, a number of people were put to death, either as political traitors or as heretics. Under Henry VIII, both those who could not accept his position as “supreme head on earth” of the Church of England and those who could not agree with his conservative theological positions were put to death. Under Edward VI and Elizabeth I, a number of those who remained loyal to the Pope were executed. During Mary’s reign, between those of her siblings, a number of those who opposed papal jurisdiction were executed. Traditionally, the Church of England has remembered those executed under Queen Mary as martyrs, and the Church of Rome has remembered those executed under the Henry, Edward, and Elizabeth as martyrs. Gradually over the five hundred years since the Reformation, we have come to recognize the greater complexity of the issues involved and have come to see all such deaths, regardless on which side, as tragic. Today, therefore, we honor all those who lost their lives during the English Reformation, regardless of their side in the political and theological issues of the day. They all remained faithful to our Lord as they understood his will in the circumstances, and we can do no less than honor them all as Christian martyrs. D. E. Williams 34 | THE THURIBLE
COMMEMORATION Dedication of the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Christ at Canterbury, 1130 May 7 From ancient times it has been the custom in the Church to set apart one building to be the symbol and center of the bishop’s pastoral, liturgical, and teaching ministry in the diocese. That building contains the cathedra (Latin for “seat”) which is the symbol of the bishop’s ministry, and from which the building takes its name of “cathedral.” In early days, it was from this seat that the bishop proclaimed the Word of God and presided over much of the liturgy. It was from this seat that judgment was given; that persons were ordained as deacons, priests, and bishops; and that persons were confirmed through prayer and the laying on of hands. Originally, the cathedral staff were simply the bishop’s “household”, a community of clergy who lived and worked closely with him. The bishop led the worship in the cathedral church, and the clergy assisted him in the various aspects of his ministry, in the oversight of his diocese, and in caring for the property that the bishop acquired to facilitate his work. As the centuries passed, the bishops found themselves spending more and more of their time away from their cathedrals, either in overseeing and ministering to their large dioceses or increasingly involved with affairs of state. As a consequence, ... the clergy who lived and worked at the cathedral came to assume more and more responsibility for the life and work of the cathedral church. Even though the bishop’s seat remained in the cathedral, the actual control of the cathedral church came to be held by the body of clergy immediately attached to the cathedral and resident there. The bishop presided at worship on major occasions, but otherwise exercised little control. The older cathedrals see themselves, first of all, as places of prayer, where the regular round of the worship of God goes on daily.... Worship goes on, regardless of how many people are in the congregation. God is worshipped because God is, not because there are enough people present “to make it worthwhile”. Secondly, the cathedrals are – by definition – the places where the bishop’s seat, or cathedra, is maintained. The cathedral churches are, therefore, the natural focus for the bishop’s ministry and for those great events which bring together bishop, clergy, and people as the whole church together. Thirdly, the cathedrals are often centers of theological learning. Some are more effective at this than others, but all retain to some extent the ideal that the dean and other clergy of the cathedral should be persons capable of making some sort of learned contribution to the life of the Church. The cathedrals should be centers of learning in the midst of the active life of the Church.... Fourthly, the cathedrals have often been a dominant feature of their cities, and so they have been pivotal in the relationship of the Church to the wider community, both in relationship to institutions and organizations, and in ministry to individuals in need. The Statutes of the Dean and Chapter of Trinity Cathedral in San Jose (California). THE THURIBLE | 35
DAILY LECTIONARY MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
2 Cor 4:5-12 Ps 87 Jn 12:20-26
Ps 56, 57 Wis 9:1, 7-18 Col 3:18 – 4:1; 4:2-18
Ps 64, 65 Lev 16:1-9 Lk 7:36-50
TUES. MAY 5
Acts 14:19-27 Ps 145:10-13, 22 Jn 14:27-31a
Ps 61, 62 Wis 10:1-4, 13-21 Rom 12:1-21
Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 Lev 16:20-34 Lk 8:1-15
WED. MAY 6
Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122 Jn 15:1-8
Ps 97,98 Pr 8:22-30 Jn 13:20-35
Ps 145 Is 44:1-8 1 Jn 5:1-12
THU. MAY 7
1 Kgs 8:22-30 Ps 122 Matt 21:12-16
Ps 71 Wis 14:27 – 15:3 Rom 14:1-12
Ps 74 Lev 19:26-37 Lk 8:26-39
FRI. MAY 8
Wis 7:21-30 Ps 103:1-4, 13-18 Jn 14:8-11
Ps 38 Josh 21:43 – 22:8 Acts 26
Ps 39, 41 Josh 22:9 to end Acts 27
SAT. MAY 9
Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100 Jn 15:18-21
Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100 Jn 15:18-21
Ps 23, 27 Lev 23:23-44 Lk 9:1-17
SUN. MAY 10
Acts 10:44-48 Ps 98 1 Jn 5:1-6 Jn 15:9-17
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
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DAILY MASS
MON. MAY 4
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MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. MAY 4
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era
For love, mercy and justice between all peoples living in the United Kingdom
TUES. MAY 5
5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For all priests, deacons, postulants and ordinands in the Diocese of New Westminster
WED. MAY 6
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Bl. Francois de Laval, 1st Bishop in New France, 1707
For all Christians persecuted for their faith
THU. MAY 7
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Dedication of Canterbury Cathedral, 1130
That the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, continues as a unifying force within the Anglican Communion
Fri. MAY 8
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Dame Julian of Norwich, Spiritual Teacher, c. 1417
For the monks, nuns, and affiliates of the Order of Julian of Norwich
SAT. MAY 9
For wise and compassionate governance in British Columbia
Feria SUN. MAY 10 Easter 6
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 Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Priest-in-Charge: Father Douglas Fenton dfenton@vancouver.anglican.ca 604-684-6306 ext. 216 Days off: Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Assistant Priest: Mother Alexis Saunders alexis_saunders@hotmail.com 778-882-3307 Days off: Friday and Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Assistant Priest Mother Alexis Saunders on her cell phone at: 778-882-3307. 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
Youth Worker: Jenny Scott 778-322-7967 | youthworker@stjames.bc.ca Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson 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
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell
PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’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: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: vacant Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca