High Mass
Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 18, 2014 | 10:30 AM
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;
To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 9:45 AM Rosary Prayers, Lady Chapel 10:30 AM High Mass 12:00 PM Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 12:30 PM Conformation/Re-affirmation/Reception, May Gutteridge Room 5:00 PM Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:00 PM Julian Gathering, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the Church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins.
We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection Dialogue is a necessary precondition of mutual understanding; and mutual understanding is a precondition of mutual trust as well as of the ability to cooperate and to coexist. (Ankara, 1998) We know that there are different religious views among us. We do not consider it necessary to have these differences extinguished in order to achieve social peace. We respect our fellow human beings and their convictions, and it is exactly on this basis that we engage in dialogue and peaceful cooperation with them. (Brussels, 2001) We all believe that religion is God's gift to humankind. The fact that we have many religions and many dogmatic groups within any one religion automatically raises the question whether all of them are equal revelations of God, or whether we need to exclude the rest. The answer of Christianity to this question, like that of Islam, is that, to begin with, the full revelation of God exists within its faith, but that many truths are included in the other religions and especially the monotheistic ones, just as they exist in every human conscience as a divine seed. Early Christianity calls these truths the "seminal word" (logos spermatikos), namely the word of truth sown by God into the souls of human beings. (Iran, 2002) The perfect will of God is that we love each other to the extent that we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of the other. When, however, we cannot do this, then, we ought at least to collaborate with each other. If it happens that we are unable to do even this, then, at least we should not let ourselves fight one other. And if we fail to achieve even this, at least we should observe basic international rules. (Qatar, 2002) The conflicts between Christians and Muslims that are mentioned throughout history have their roots in politics and not in religion. Every time religion has been used for inciting enmity and misfortunes, it has been a case of taking advantage of the ignorance of the masses and misleading them into actions of intolerance and fanaticism. If we examine these cases with a clear and healthy mind we see that they are unjustifiable and unacceptable. (Vienna, 2005) His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Tolerance. Read more at http://www.apostolicpilgrimage.org/quotations
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Notes
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Rite of Sprinkling With Holy Water PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on ‘Old 124th’ — Healey Willan
At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
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The Rite of Sprinkling with Holy Water is a ceremony that traditionally takes place before the beginning of High Mass on Sundays. This ceremony goes back to at least the 9th century, but was for the most part done away with during the reforms of the liturgy in the 1960s. We have revived it here at St. James’ for the Easter season as a remembrance of our baptism. As the Altar Party and the Sacred Ministers enter, the antiphon proper to the Easter season for this ceremony, the “Vidi Aquam” (from the Latin, “I beheld water”) taken from Ezekiel 47.1-2, 12, is sung. The Altar is first sprinkled, then the clergy and servers, and then the Celebrant goes throughout the Church sprinkling all the people with the holy water which was blessed previously. The ceremony is concluded back at the Altar with versicles and responses, and a prayer, as follows below. It is customary to bow to the Celebrant as they come near you and to sign yourself with the the cross as you are sprinkled with the Holy Water. VIDI AQUAM
(See facing page)
Celebrant All Celebrant All Celebrant All Celebrant
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.
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VIDI AQUAM
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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 ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi
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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.
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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
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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. Incline your ear to me; make haste to deliver me. 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 31:1-2, 15-16
EPISTLE READING
Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter to 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
Sub-deacon All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter
Stand
Alleluia. The right hand of the Lord hath the preeminence; the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. Alleluia. Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Alleluia. DĂŠxtera Dei (Mode V)
HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
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 12 | HIGH MASS
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
SERMON
Be Seated Canon Douglas Williams (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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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
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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. HIGH MASS | 15
Celebrant
O Lord, who art the life of the faithful, the glory of the saints, and the delight of those who trust in thee: Hear our supplications, and quench, we pray thee, the thirst of those who long for thy promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
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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
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PEACE
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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. 84 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
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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 cæli et terra Gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
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Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Missa ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi
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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.” +
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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. 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
LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi
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 Have I been with you so long, and yet you do not know me? Philip, he who has seen me has seen the Father, alleluia. Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me? Alleluia, alleluia. Psalm Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous: it is good for the just to sing praises. Tanto tempore (Mode IV)
HYMN
Sit or kneel 76 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Thee We Adore, O Hidden Saviour, Thee
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
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The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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Gracious God, thou dost show us thy way and give us thy divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of thy truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
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.
DISMISSAL
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Stand
Be Seated Stand
REGINA COELI
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Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia! For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!
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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 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 RECTOR’S NOTES Sitting in the courtyard of a mosque in Aleppo, Syria, I basked in the Levantine sun. Around me were a number of men living with varied physical impairments of mobility and sight. They sat motionless and quiet. Our restfulness was intruded upon by a woman, of seeming nobility. She was followed by a train of five attendants. All of them were fully veiled. The matriarch gave alms to each of the men with deliberation and compassion. Her actions towards them seemed to me like a prayer, but without any air of piety. Singing broke forth from the men who had each received a monetary gift. It is one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen – it is seared into my memory and my regard for Islam. I do not know what those blind and crippled men sang, who rested with me from the heat of the day, but it seemed to me they sang a prayer of gratitude to Allah for the charity and compassion which had been shown towards them. I had overseen a quiet act of mercy.
respect. There was no question too direct, or ill informed, which the Imam treated other than with courtesy, warmth and humour. I was an ordinand at the time— training for ministry as a Christian priest. My task was learning how to integrate my experience of Islam in Israel-Palestine with Islamic faith and practice in Britain. All the more remarkable to me was what happened to our discussions as trust and affection grew among us. The Imam professed, with increasing conviction, his love for the Prophet and Allah and that this was the fullest revelation of God to humanity. My colleague and I grew in our confidence to express our conviction in the fullness and uniqueness of the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. In matters of core doctrine we differed profoundly. But we didn't need to agree in order to dialogue. Rather honesty and humility seemed to characterize our encounters thanks to the example of our neighbourhood Imam.
Some years later I was sat in the front room of an Imam in inner-city Handsworth, Birmingham, UK. A colleague and I met for a year, almost weekly, with the leader of a local mosque. I remember our conversations with affection and
Part two next week. Fr. Mark Greenaway-Robbins
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Relationships & Fellowships Growing in the
Knowledge of God Resourcing Our Faith Parish Council
Our Parish Liturgy
Quote of this Week
Dido’s “Did You Know?” Our Diocese
Commemoration
Mission Objectives
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church
LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church ROSARY PRAYERS – THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES 9:45 in the Lady Chapel HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall
CONFIRMATION/RE-AFFIRMATION/RECEPTION 12:30 pm in the May Gutteridge Room EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel JULIAN GATHERING 5:00 pm start in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS JULIAN GATHERINGS BEGIN TODAY Sunday, May 18 at 5 pm. We begin with Evening Prayer in The Blessed Sacrament Chapel then proceed to St. Luke's Court for a prepared light collation (with a gluten free option). We then reflect on a reading from "The Revelations of Divine Love" with a time for centering prayer. We finish at 7:30 pm. If you wish to attend please talk with Mother Alexis. 26 | THE THURIBLE
GROWING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD SESSIONS FOR CONFIRMATION / RE-AFFIRMATION / RECEPTION 12:00– 12:40 pm in the May Gutteridge Room All welcome. Come and explore what's on offer. Ask Fr. Matthew for more information. The liturgy will be held on June 22nd at 4 pm, at Christ Church Cathedral.
RESOURCING OUR FAITH VST BIG, BIG BOOK SALE Vancouver School of Theology’s biggest book sale of the year is on now until June 4th. Books are $5 per bag/box and titles include antiquarian to feminist. Cash or cheque only. VST, 6000 Iona Drive, UBC Campus. PAX: FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 2014 The PAX editorial team would like to thank all parishioners who have contributed to the most recent issue, whether through image, word, or financial support. We are now accepting submissions for the upcoming issue, set to be released on June 29th (following the Feast of St. John the Baptist on June 24th). The theme for the upcoming issue is "The person and presence of the Holy Spirit in our life and in the life of the Church." This theme relates both to the Feast of Pentecost (June 8) and to the Holy Trinity (Trinity Sunday, June 15). The connection between the life of the Holy Spirit in our own Parish and in the wider Church, or the gifts of the Holy Spirit, might also be explored. While we give priority to submissions
related to the theme, submissions on any topic are most welcome. The deadline for submissions is Monday, June 2nd. All items, whether articles (500 words max.), poetry, photographs, or other images can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX slot outside the Church Office. PARISH LIBRARY Work has begun on shifting seldom used books to make way for recent donations and newly purchased titles. Some books not checked out for 10 years or more have been moved to wicker baskets on top of the shelves. This work will continue over the summer. More details and acknowledgements will be forthcoming. Thank you for your patience. Tim Firth SERMON NOTES: Copies of recent sermons are available in the Narthex and online, at www.stjames.bc.ca. SERMONS ON VIDEO Don’t forget to check out videos of our sermons online, at www.stjames.bc.ca.
PARISH COUNCIL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, May 31, 2014 All parishioners are invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting to be held after the 10:15 am Mass. This meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. As usual, coffee and delicious refreshments will be provided. If you have items you would like added to the agenda, please email them to tracylee.russell@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting items is Friday, May 16, 2014. We look forward to having you join us on May 31. Tracy Russell - Parish Council Secretary and Jenny Scott - Parish Council Chair
OUR PARISH REST ETERNAL, GRANT TO THEM, O LORD RH Maxwell: a Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul will be offered on Tuesday May 20, 9:30 a.m. in the Lady Chapel. Jane Spence: a Requiem Mass for the repose of her soul will be offered on Wednesday May 21, 10:30 a.m. in the Church followed by refreshments. We give thanks to God for the life of faith of RH and Jane, and for their presence and contribution to the life of St. James’. We will miss each of them. Through our Lord Jesus Christ may they now live in the nearer presence of God the Holy Trinity. POETRIA NOVA Lee Johnson’s presentation and poetry reading on Sunday the 11th was a memorable conclusion to this year’s Formation sessions. Many parishioners wished to have a copy of his book of religious and metaphysical verse. Please get your copy of Poetria Nova (at a nominal cost of $15) after Mass, or order with Paul Stanwood: stap@shaw.ca or tel. 604 263-0138 SACRED & SASSY II Friday, May 23, 7:00 pm in the Church The St. James’ Choir presents Sacred & Sassy II, an event to benefit the Choir and the Saint James Music Academy. The Choir will perform exquisite works by Byrd, Tallis, Bruckner, Duruflé and others in the church, followed by a dessert party, silent auction, and entertainment in the Parish Hall. Tickets are $20, available from Choir members or at the door. MUSIC IS IN THE AIR 6:30 pm, Friday, June 6 in the Church St. James’ Music Academy presents its Spring Finale recital featuring Gerald Harder on organ with the SJMA orchestra. For more information contact: info@sjma.ca | 778.709.7731 THE THURIBLE | 27
MOTHERS’ UNION EDWARDIAN STRAWBERRY TEA Back by popular demand the Mothers’ Union Edwardian Strawberry Tea will be held Sunday, July 15, 2014, after High Mass in the Parish Hall. The tea will replace the normal coffee hour and also the designated Fellowship Sunday scheduled for that day. We will offer a variety of home-made sandwiches, strawberry shortcake with freshly picked BC strawberries and whipping cream, tea and coffee. There will be musical entertainment. We will be particularly remembering the 100th Anniversary of the start of World War 1. It is hoped that parishioners will get into the spirit of Edwardian England by wearing a fancy hat or fascinator for the women; bowtie, cravat, waistcoat and/or boater for the men. If you have holiday plans for that weekend and know you will be away, but would like to purchase a ticket for someone who cannot afford the $10 charge, this would be most appreciated. Last year we were able to give away several tickets. Children under 8 are free. The proceeds will be donated to the MU Northern Clergy Families’ Fund, our primary national fundraiser, and also the Parenting Program in Canada. YOUTHWORKS Young people from YouthWorks will be joining us again this year. The youth leaders will be here from May 24 and participants will be here June 22 to August 1, leaving at 9:00 am. Judging from last year’s experience they should bring a great deal of energy to the parish. With that in mind, we once again invite ministries, guilds and individuals with tasks that can be done by the participants to inform me, either directly or through the office, so they can be added to the schedule. Last year they did gardening at St. Luke’s, power washing at St. James’ Place, painting and general cleanup around the church, as well as helping a parishioner paint her fence. We also ask that you uphold these young people in your prayers on their Christ-centred mission visit to Vancouver. Reece Wrightman
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LITURGY VIGIL OF THE GOSPELS ON THE EVE OF PENTECOST On the Eve of Pentecost, Saturday June 7, at 3:30 p.m. (after Evening Prayer at 3:00 p.m.) we will be keeping a Vigil of the Gospels. The four Gospels will be read aloud continuously before the Blessed Sacrament. This is a special and rare opportunity to experience the power of the Gospel narrative when read without interruption. On the Eve of Pentecost and before the Blessed Sacrament we can ask for the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit for ourselves, our Parish, the Church and the World. You are welcome to come and go during the vigil, or attend it in full. You may wish to bring a cushion and / or a blanket. Readers will be asked to read for a period up to half an hour each. Please contact Ruth Greenaway-Robbins email ruthgrsoprano@me.com if you would like to read at the vigil. A continuous reading aloud of the Gospels is approximately eight and a half hours in duration. For more information please contact Fr. Mark, or Ruth Greenaway-Robbins. "With friends at University we kept a vigil of the Gospels. It was a remarkable and blessed experience. It was amazing to hear the entire Gospel narrative without interruption. It was a full immersion experience in the witness of the Gospels! Something we cannot experience when snippets of the Gospels are read at a liturgy. To this day I remember moments of the vigil vividly. It was as if I had met Jesus and his disciples in a new way. Being at the Vigil was to experience the Gospels in a wholly new and powerful way." Fr. Mark
QUOTE OF THIS WEEK In my experience First Nations ceremonies dedicated to ancestors are not the kind of thing that is hostile to Anglican doctrine, though they represent a point of view that is not necessarily accepted by many Anglicans. In general, rites about ancestors have to do with respect and a sense of communion which, while not a part of our canonical observances, are not far from them. This is not to assure you that you can be absolutely assured that this observance will not have elements hostile to your Anglican faith, but it is most likely that there will not be anything that will violate your personal conscience and that, under the general rubric of respect for the other, you will be doing those things that are honourable in the face of difference. This is the general hallmark of Anglican sensibilities around the faith of others outside our Christian tradition or those who are different from us within the Christian tradition. Bishop Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Bishop (From a recent correspondence, shared with permission)
DIDO’S “DID YOU KNOW?” Pope Francis has had deep experience in interreligious relations in Argentina. He coauthored a book with Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Sobre el Cielo y la Tierra (On Heaven and Earth, Buenos Aires: Sudamericana, 2011; e-book: Random House Mondadori, 2011). Regarding interreligious discussions, thenCardinal Bergoglio wrote:
“Dialogue is born from an attitude of respect for the other person, from a conviction that the other person has something good to say. It assumes that there is room in the heart for the person’s point of view, opinion, and proposal. To dialogue entails a cordial reception, not a prior condemnation. In order to dialogue it is necessary to know how to lower the defenses, open the doors of the house, and offer human warmth.” “I am totally in agreement on the question of humility. It pleases me also to use the word ‘meekness,’ which does not mean weakness. A religious leader can be very strong, very firm without exercising aggression. Jesus says that the one who leads must be one who serves. For me, this idea is valid for the religious person of whatever religious confession. Service confers the real power of religious leadership.” http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/news/ index.php/2013/03/pope-francis-and-interreligiousrelations/
OUR DIOCESE DIOCESAN SYNOD Please pray for our annual diocesan synod which will gather this week on May 23-24. Our lay delegates to Synod are: Elisha Walker, Elizabeth Davies, Graham Murchie and Leslie Arnovick. Parish clergy in attendance will be: Mtr. Joyce Locht, Fr. Mark GreenawayRobbins, Fr. Matthew Johnson and Sr. Mary Christian Cross. BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY “Unlocking the Growth” with Michael Harvey 9:30 am - 3 pm, June 6, Holy Trinity, New Westminster 9:30 am - 3 pm, June 7, St. Matthew's, Abbotsford Registration $15 at the door, lunch will be provided. Get the Training Days Information Sheet at: http://tinyurl.com/mopvxcg and the Bishop's Letter at: http://tinyurl.com/mf8nrx3
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COMMEMORATION St. Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury, 988 May 19 Today we honour the memory of Dunstan, who was the greatest archbishop of Canterbury in the century before the Norman Conquest. Born into a powerful family, he entered the royal service as a youth and seemed to be on his way to a career of secular power, when he quite suddenly took the vows of a monk and was ordained priest. He became a hermit in Glastonbury and devoted himself to prayer as well to crafts which beautified the liturgical life of the Church. He eventually became abbot of Glastonbury and over the next twenty years reformed its whole life, reviving a spirit of discipline among its monks and expanding its buildings. Dunstan served as bishop of Worcester, then as bishop of London, before he was appointed archbishop of Canterbury in the year 960. In this office he extended his reform of monastic life over all of England, enriching the monastic liturgy and giving special prominence to the role of crafts in the life of each monastery. He also set about reforming the administration of the English church at large, to ensure a better standard of discipline among the parish-clergy. Towards the end of his life, he acquired a reputation for visions and miraculous powers. He died on May nineteenth, two days after Ascension Day, in the year 988. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Day, ABC, 1994
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ST JAMES’ MISSION OBJECTIVES & LIASIONS RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Invite and Welcome: To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family and strangers into our midst. Liaison: Pat McSherry, Trustee, Reece Wrightman, Warden Coffee Hour Hospitality | Joyful Noise Ministry | Narthex Guild 2. Prayer and Formation: To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ Liaison: Leslie Arnovick, Trustee, Brian Rocksborough-Smith, Warden Flower Guild | Holy Faith Library | Music Ministry | Prayer Link | Readers & Intercessors Guild | Sacristy Team | Sanctuary Team | Servers' Guild | Christian Formation 3. Relationships and Fellowship: To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need Liaison: Pat McSherry, Trustee, Betty Carlson, Warden Anglican Church Women | Pastoral Care Ministry | Women's Guild | Mothers Union | Julian Gathering 4. Justice and Mercy: To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish Liaison: Graham Murchie, Trustee, Brian Rocksborough-Smith, Warden PWRDF | St James Music Academy | Social Justice Group | Street Outreach Initiative 5. Financial Equilibrium: To maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. Liaison: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe, Treasurer, Betty Carlson and Reece Wrightman, Wardens Envelope Secretary | Counters | Finance Committee | Stewardship Committee Support Ministries-Reporting System Custodial Staff, Buildings, Reece Wrightman Office Staff, Betty Carlson Music Ministry, Clergy, Brian Rocksborough-Smith
Mutual Responsibilities Between The Board of Trustees and the Heads of Guilds and Ministries Maintain regular contact in order to celebrate successes, resolve incipient problems, and encourage creativity and new ideas. Ensure that all communications are respectful in nature. Focus on engagement, so that those in and beyond the Parish feel welcome to join in our worship and take an active part in our ministries.
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DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. MAY 19
Sir 44:1-7 Ps 27:5-12 Mt 7:24-29
Ps 56, 57 Lev 16:1-19 1 Th 4:13-18
Ps 64, 65 Wis 9:1, 7-18 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
TUES. MAY 20
Acts 14:19-27 Ps 145:10-13, 22 Jn 14:27-31a
Ps 61, 62 Lev 16:20-34 1 Th 5:1-11
Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 Wis 10:1-4, 13-21 Mt 6:7-15
WED. MAY 21
Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122 Jn 15:1-8
Ps 72 Lev 19:1-18 1 Th 5:12-28
Ps 119:73-96 Wis 13:1-9 Mt 6:19-24
THU. MAY 22
Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:1-3, 10-13 Jn 15:9-11
Ps 71 Lev 19:26-37 2 Th 1:1-12
Ps 74 Wis 14:27 – 15:3 Mt 6:25-34
FRI. MAY 23
Acts 15:22-31 Ps 57:6-11 Jn 15:12-17
Ps 106:1-18 Lev 23:1-22 2 Th 2:1-17
Ps 106:19-48 Wis 16:15-17:1 Mt 7:1-12
SAT. MAY 24
Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100 Jn 15:18-21
Ps 75, 76 Lev 23:23-44 2 Th 3:1-18
Ps 23, 27 Wis 19:1-8, 18-22 Mt 7:13-21
SUN. MAY 25
Acts 17:22-31 Ps 66:7-18 1 Peter 3:13-22 Jn 14:15-21
Ps 93, 96 Lev 25:1-17 Jas 1:2-8, 16-18
Ps 34 Sir 43:1-12, 27-32 Lk 12:13-21
DATE
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. 32 | THE THURIBLE
MASS THIS WEEK 2014
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. MAY 19
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Dunstan, Abp of Canterbury, 988 Victoria Day
For safe journeys to all travelling on this holiday 9:30 am in the Lady Chapel
TUES. MAY 20 Feria
For all the unemployed and underemployed, that they may find meaningful work and a lifesustainable wage
WED. MAY 21
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For the safety, health, and protection of all who work
THU. MAY 22
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Feria
For clear discernment in making wise and healthy choices for economic activity in our province
Fri. MAY 23
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria
For the ongoing ministry of the Saint James Music Academy, all its teachers, students, and volunteers
SAT. MAY 24 Feria SUN. MAY 25 Easter 6
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 4:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass, with anointing High Mass, with anointing Evensong & Benediction with Oculus Choir
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca / 778-316-7941 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Deacon: Mother Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com
Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: Bruce McKenzie
CLERGY AVAILABILITY
PARISH OFFICERS
Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532
For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins: 778-316-7941 You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Graham Murchie Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell
Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca Parish Office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm