High Mass
Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 14, 2017 | 10:30 AM
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish;
To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Rectory 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission. 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’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Godly Play will take place in this area during the first part of the service. 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 HIGH MASS | 3
A Reflection MEMORIAL OF CONFIRMATION THE FINGER OF GOD is come upon us by his Holy Spirit. We who are learning the love of a Father, know it; we who have seen Jesus, know it; we upon whom the Holy Spirit has fallen know it; the finger of God has come upon us. Be thou the breath of our breath, O Holy Spirit, the thought of our thought, the light of our light, the love of our love. Bring thy health to our infirmity, thy vigour to our health, thy generosity to our vigour. Let us walk in the Spirit and repose in the Spirit; work with the Spirit, judge after the Spirit; by the Spirit let us make melody in our hearts unto the Spirit, always. If thou dwell in us, O Holy Spirit, we dwell in heaven; we are passed from death unto life; All is light, new light; and love, new love; and power, new power; and fountains of joy, by thy gift, by thy Presence. Verily, the finger of God is come upon us. O Holy Spirit, heal us, hold us, lead us, fill and fulfil us, always, ever. My God my Glory, Eric Milner-White: SPCK, London, 1967
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE
At the entrance of the servers and clergy all stand. HYMN 205 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — The Day of Resurrection The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad, the passover of gladness, the passover of God! From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, our Christ hath brought us over, with hymns of victory. Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light, and, listening to his accents, may hear so calm and plain his own "All hail!" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. Now let the heavens be joyful; let earth her song begin; the round world keep high triumph, and all that is therein. Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, for Christ the Lord is risen, our joy that hath no end. 6 | HIGH MASS
GREETING
KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Messe basse — Gabriel Fauré
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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. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. "Look," he said, "I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!" But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he died. Acts 7:55-60
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me. Antiphon Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, for you are my tower of strength. Into your hands I commend my spirit, for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Antiphon "My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. Make your face to shine upon your servant, and in your loving kindness save me." Antiphon Psalm 31:1, 3-5, 15-16
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Peter.
Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God's sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in scripture: "See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe, "The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner," and "A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:2-10 10 | HIGH MASS
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, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going." Thomas said to him, "Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him." Philip said to him, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it." John 14:1-14 HIGH MASS | 11
Deacon All
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Fr. Kevin Hunt
(At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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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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 has 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. Messe basse — Gabriel Fauré
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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. HIGH MASS | 19
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 sin of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Messe basse — Gabriel Fauré
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.
MOTET Christo resurgenti, Christo triumphanti applaudant sydera. Alleluia. Fide vindicate, morte superata laetentur omnia. Alleluia.
To Christ now arisen, to Christ high in triumph his praise the skies proclaim. Alleluia. Through faith he redeems us and death has been vanquished, let all people rejoice. Alleluia. Christo resurgenti — François Couperin
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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 210 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Yours Be the Glory, Risen, Conquering Son Yours be the glory, risen, conquering Son: endless is the victory over death you won. Angels robed in splendour rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave-clothes where the body lay. 24 | HIGH MASS
Refrain: Yours be the glory, risen, conquering Son, endless is the victory over death you won. See! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, for her Lord is living; death has lost its sting! [Refrain] No more we doubt you, glorious Prince of life; what is life without you? Aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors through your deathless love; bring us safe through Jordan to your home above. [Refrain]
POSTLUDE Fantasy on ‘Easter Hymn’ — William Harris During the postlude, you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Rectory for refreshments. 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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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 Congratulations and the assurance of our prayers go to the seven members of St. James’ who were confirmed, and to the one member who was received into the Anglican Communion, at the uplifting service in Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday. This is cause for rejoicing and celebration, and an encouragement to us all, as we see members renewing their commitment and being ready to make a public affirmation of their living faith in Christ. Following on from our Lenten engagement with the Anglican Five Marks of Mission, or Five Marks of Love as were encouraged to see them, the confirmation is a reminder to us all to examine and renew our commitment to live out our faith in worship, in loving service, and, as Deacon Lucy challenged us so clearly last week, in sharing our faith with those around us. If we do not let us others know what God’s love means to us, and how it gives meaning to our lives, how will they discover?
In confirmation the seed of the Holy Spirit, given in baptism, is renewed, revitalized within us. Paul writes to Timothy, “Stir up the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.” While Paul here may have been reminding Timothy of the gift of the Spirit in ordination, this encourages all of us to reflect on how we are bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives, and our life as a church: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Are we allowing the Spirit into our lives, to mould us into the people, the church, God longs us to be? Let us give thanks for Robert, Wesley, Christopher, Barbara, Hannah, Jordan, Lorraine and Matena, in the new commitment they have made, and let us pray for one another, for the renewing of the Holy Spirit in our common life together.
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INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Our Parish
Relationships & Fellowships
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
Fr Kevin
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TODAY 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 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH SALAL & CEDAR St. James’ is now a Member Parish of this DNW Ministry which encourages care for creation and the environment, one of the Five Marks of Love we considered in Lent, “Treasure.” S&C will be providing the preacher on May 21, Easter 6 or Rogation Sunday, when there will also be an opportunity for conversation with S&C members at Coffee Hour. Rogation Days are traditionally a time of prayer for blessing of the land and a good harvest; this will be reflected in the liturgy of the day.
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ASCENSION DAY HIGH MASS Thurs. May 25 at 6:30 pm Followed by refreshments in the Rectory. DIOCESAN SYNOD MAY 26 & 27 After High Mass on Sun. May 21` there will be an opportunity for members of the congregation to meet our lay Synod Delegates to discuss the agenda.
SJMA SPRING RECITAL: YOU’RE INVITED Fri. June 2, 6:30 pm in the Church Come, once again, and celebrate the achievements of our children with a rich evening of music. Solos, ensembles, orchestra and choir. Mark your calendars and arrive early for seating. Entry is by donation. Performances begin at 6:30 pm but doors open at 6 pm. If you cannot make that date then consider our Junior Program Recital on Tues. May 30 from 5-7 pm. Come and see what our youngest musicians have accomplished, and enjoy a special guest appearance by VSO conductor and music director Bramwell Tovey presenting Meet the Maestro. KID’S CORNER This is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In the Gospel Jesus is talking to the disciples. He can see that they are worried that he is going to leave them. He tells them to feel happy instead as he is returning home to his Father in heaven. They ask him to just show them his Father and they will feel better. Jesus cannot believe they would ask that! He was surprised that they did not understand that God was within him and he was within God because he felt he had shown them the power of God through the things he did. Jesus reminds them that he is the way, the truth and the life. That was his way of reminding his friends to keep following him, that they were protected and loved, and that they would meet him again.
Prayer Heavenly Father, please help us to follow Jesus every day in everything we do. Lead us to help others and to show Jesus' example to all the people we meet by the kindness and caring of our actions. Amen.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY VIGIL Thurs. May 18, 1-7 pm Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St. In this time of overdose crisis many of us have been affected by the loss of a friend, community or family member due to overdose. In this context, a group of organizations has come together to host an Inter-faith Community Vigil to remember and honour those who have died in our communities. 1:30 pm Opening Ceremony 2:00 pm Open Space for Prayer, reflection and mourning those that have died in our communities 5:30 pm Interfaith Memorial Service This will be a space to mourn, reflect and pray for those that we have lost. The event will be on a drop-in basis. Feel free to come for part or all of the event. The event is open to all people from all faiths and paths. CONCERT: CANADIAN LANDSCAPES Sat. May 27, 8:00 pm St. James Anglican Church $20 adults; $15 seniors/students; free 18 & under Tickets available at the door or online: vancouverpeacechoir.org/events/ Celebrating Canada's 150th+ Anniversary, the Vancouver Peace Choir will present a 100% Canadian concert program that celebrates our homegrown composers. The concert will focus on Canada's diverse cultural and physical landscapes. We are thrilled to present works by Stephen
Chatman, Leonard Enns, David Archer, Russell Wallace, and a commissioned work by Vancouver Peace Choir alumnus Chris Sivak. SACRED EARTH CAMP If you are, or if you know a young person ages 13 to 25 with a love for creation and the desire to grow new skills, apply to Sacred Earth Camp, a residential leadership program hosted on Southlands Heritage Farm from August 6-18. For applications and more information go to: http:// salalandcedar.com/events/sacred-earth-camp/ FROM THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION NEWS SERVICE A Mothers’ Union program to reach the most disadvantaged communities in Burundi has produced startling results bucking the trend in one of the world’s poorest countries. Since the Literacy and Financial Education program (LFEP), funded by Comic Relief, was started three years ago it has helped 14,178 men and women to receive accreditation for literacy and numeracy skills, enabling them to set up their own businesses and take on leadership roles in the community, as well as to advocate on issues such as Gender Based Violence and access to education for women and young girls.
Nicola Lawrence, Head of Programs at Mothers’ Union said: “Since the LFEP began three years ago it has exceeded its original target by over 30%, meaning more lives have been changed and families transformed than we thought possible. Traditionally, women in Burundi have been marginalized and undervalued. The inclusive approach we have taken has enabled many, including widows and the disabled, who have been excluded from community based programs in the past, to take part and even hold leadership positions within the program and wider community.”
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. MAY 15 St. Matthias the Apostle
Acts 1:15-26 Ps 15 Jn 15:1, 6-16
Ps 80 1 Sam 16:1-13 1 Jn 2:18-25
Ps 33 1 Sam 12:1-5 Acts 20:17-35
TUES. MAY 16 Founding of St. James’ Social Service by May Gutteridge, 1961
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 17 Feria
Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122 Jn 15:1-8
Ps 72 Wis 13:1-9 Rom 13:1-14
Ps 119:73-96 Lev 19:1-18 Lk 8:16-25
THU. MAY 18 Feria
Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:13, 10-13 Jn 15:9-11
Ps 71 Wis 14:27 – 15:3 Rom 14:1-12
Ps 74 Lev 19:26-37 Lk 8:26-39
FRI. MAY 19 St. Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988
Sir 44:1-7 Ps 27:5-12 Mt 7:24-29
Ps 106:1-18 Wis 16:15 – 17:1 Rom 14:13-23
Ps 106:19-48 Lev 23:1-22 Lk 8:40-56
SAT. MAY 20 Feria
Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100 Jn 15:18-21
Ps 75, 76 Wis 19:1-8, 18-22 Rom 15:1-13
Ps 23, 27 Lev 23:23-44 Lk 9:1-17
SUN. MAY 21 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 17:22-31 Ps 66:7-18 1 Peter 3:13-22 Jn 14:15-21
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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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017
MASS TIMES
MON. MAY 15 St. Matthias the Apostle
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. MAY 16 Founding of St. James’ Social Service by May Gutteridge, 1961
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. MAY 17 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. MAY 18 Feria
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. MAY 19 St. Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. MAY 20 Feria
SUN. MAY 21 6th Sunday of Easter
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
Rector: 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 Deacon: The Revd Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday 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 Father Kevin on his cell phone at: 778-984-3208. 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
Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca