Fifth Sunday of Easter -- May 19, 2019

Solemn Mass

Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 19, 2019 | 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.

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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, Parish Centre 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 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 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.

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.

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 Here's the third dimension of Good News. In the sort of perspective we've been outlining, death is real and yet conquerable. You don't have to deny the reality of death, in fact there couldn't be anything worse than denying the reality of death, because that is encouraging people to live out a lie. What you can say is that God is never at the end of his resources when we are at the end of ours. When we face death, God says 'I'm on the far side of it', and a relationship with God is therefore not exhausted by the set of horizons we're use to here and now. Eternal life, not just life after death and not just some sort of survival of death. (Christians really ought to be much more unpleasantly critical than they often are of the idea that we survive death. We don't.) We die, and God brings us to life. That, I believe, is the biblical proclamation; it's not that some little bit of it somehow hangs on rather half-heartedly for some indefinite period, but that God re-makes us.

And that of course, is ones of the things that enables us to face, honestly, our fear of death and annihilation. I've sometimes said our belief in eternal life and resurrection life with God in heaven doesn't depend so much on what we believe about our humanity, as if there were a little immortal bit of it that hung on, it depends on what we believe about God: that God is the God who raised Jesus from the dead, the God who raises the dead, the God who brings what is from what is not, who brings life out of death. So, that's the third aspect: not a bland proclamation that we can hope for immortality in the general sense of surviving things, but the ability to confront death and the utter reality of the loss and the tragedy involved, knowing that God is greater, and that our horizons, bounded by death, are not God's horizons. And when we've learned to look death in the face, then all kind of other fears and anxieties perhaps fall into perspective. I think that's quite an important aspect of preaching the resurrection.

From “Bishop of Winchester’s Lent Lectures 2008,� given by Rowan Williams, then Archbishop of Canterbury

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Méditation — Maurice Duruflé At the entrance of the servers and clergy all stand.

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

Now is the triumph of our King!

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

The Lord of life is risen today!

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

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

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

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GREETING

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Messe ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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COLLECT OF THE DAY

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

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

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

Amen.

Stand

The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader

Be seated A reading from the Book of Acts.

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

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

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

Acts 11:1-18

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

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

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

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Antiphon Praise him, heaven of heavens, and you waters above the heavens.

Let them praise the Name of the Lord; for he commanded, and they were created.

He made them stand fast for ever and ever; he gave them a law which shall not pass away. Antiphon Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea-monsters and all deeps; fire and hail, snow and fog, tempestuous wind, doing his will; mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars; Wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and winged birds; Antiphon Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the world; young men and maidens, old and young together.

Let them praise the Name of the Lord, for his Name only is exalted, his splendour is over earth and heaven.

He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Antiphon Psalm 148 10 | HIGH MASS

SECOND READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Revelation to John.

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

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

Revelation 21:1-6

Sub-deacon All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter

Stand

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

DĂŠxtera Dei (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL 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.

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

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

John 13:31-35

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

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 ye lands; sing praises unto the honour of his Name. O come hither and hearken, all ye who fear God, and I will tell you what things he hath done for my soul, 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.

204 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Truly, he comes to us Truly he comes to us: darkness is ended; now night is over, his light is ascended: ultimate sunrise, that floods all creation, bringing his secret from death's desolation.

Night has made way for the great proclamation; morning has broken, with songs of elation.

Christ comes in light from the depths of his prison, death is abandoned, and Jesus is risen.

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Stripped of the grave-clothes, the body now glorious rises immortal, forever victorious; comes to fulfill all the prophets have spoken; promise of life that will never be broken.

Weeping is over, and death is defeated; life is recovered and joy is completed.

Guards, at the sepulcher, scatter before him; Jesus is risen, and angels adore him.

Highest, most holy, once lost and forsaken: now, from the sleep of the dead you awaken; angels appear at the tomb with the story: "He is not here, but is risen in glory."

Give God the glory and glad adoration, from whom and through whom and in whom, creation looks for the joy which, in Christ, we inherit: praising the Father, the Son, and the Spirit!

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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 ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

Kneel

All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again;

who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the 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 ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All

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

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

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, 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.

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. I am the true vine…

Ego sum vitis vera (Mode VIII)

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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

Remain standing May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of his eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

DISMISSAL

Be Seated

Stand

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REGINA COELI

All

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!

For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!

All

Let us pray.

O God, by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you have brought joy to the whole world: grant that, with the help of his mother the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

HYMN 437 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Praise the Lord! ye heavens, adore him; Praise him, angels, in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before him, Praise him, all ye stars and light: Praise the Lord! for he has spoken, Worlds his mighty voice obeyed; Laws, which never shall be broken, For their guidance has he made.

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Praise the Lord! for he is glorious; Never shall his promise fail; God has made his saints victorious.

Sin and death shall not prevail.

Praise the God of our salvation; Hosts on high, his power proclaim; Heaven and earth, and all creation, Laud and magnify his name!

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

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

POSTLUDE Concerto in G major (BWV 592) — Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar / J. S. Bach During the postlude, you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Parish Centre 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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ABOUT TODAY’S MUSIC Marcel Duruflé (1902 - 1986) was born in a small town in Normandy, France, and became a chorister at Rouen Cathedral at the early age 10. During these formative years, he was immersed in Gregorian chant, which became a strong and enduring influence in his life and music. At age 20, Duruflé graduated from the Conservatoire de Paris with first prizes in organ, piano, and composition. His musical style is rooted in the French impressionism of Debussy and Ravel, capturing some of the new harmonies of Olivier Messiaen, yet always anchored in the Gregorian chant of the Catholic Church.

Duruflé was an active performing musician but not a prodigious composer, publishing only a handful of works. Of his two Masses works, the Requiem (1947) was heard at St James last year, on November 11, 2018. To-day’s Messe Cum Jubilo (1966) is Duruflé’s other Mass, which he wrote when he was sixty-four years old. It is based on a Gregorian chant commonly known as Cum Jubilo (also known as the Missa Marialis), and therefore appropriate on feast days for the Blessed Virgin Mary. (In Catholic tradition, the month of May is filled with special devotions to the BVM.) The Messe Cum Jubilo is unique not only in Duruflé’s œuvre, but in all twentieth-century choral works in that the mass setting uses unison men’s voices throughout. The high range for the voices, suggests that the composer was striving for a sound similar to that of the monastic choir of Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Solesmes.

The use of Gregorian chant is immediately apparent in the Kyrie, in which the men sing the plainchant supported by the rich harmonies on the organ. The Kyrie structured is in tripartite form (Kyrie, Christe, Kyrie eleison), each of which are closely based on the melodic material of the original Cum Jubilo plainchant.

The Sanctus commences with an ostinato in the pedal line of the organ, which together with transcendent harmonies creates a sense of mystery. It has a dynamic arch that starts softly, reaching its apotheosis in the Hosanna, and concluding softly and serenely. The Sanctus is followed immediately by The Benedictus, sung by solo baritone, with celestial harmonies that are reminiscent of Olivier Messiaen.

The Agnus Dei is structured in three parts : the first part has somewhat of an anxious mood, effectively serving as an ancilla to the text ‘Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world.’ Part two is similar but more agitated, giving greater intensity to the sense anxiety. This is contrasted with luminous harmonies in part three of the Agnus Dei (Donna nobis pacem), where the Gregorian chant is heard initially on the organ, and then repeated by the men. Like a diamond that is laid out on black velvet, the contrast of the initial anxiety with the tranquility of the final part of the Agnus Dei is both beautiful and captivating, giving a feeling of profound peace.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY It was a privilege and a joy on Thursday evening to attend the consecration of Lynne McNaughton, a priest of our diocese, as Bishop of Kootenay.

The service took place in a large Roman Catholic Church, as the Anglican Cathedral in Kelowna was too small. Archbishop Melissa presided and the Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, preached; the Bishops of our Ecclesiastical Province, along with several other Bishops from across the country, took part in the laying on of hands. Bishop Lynne was well supported by family and friends, a good representation from our Diocese of New Westminster, and of course the people of her new diocese. It was a vibrant and joyful celebration of Christian worship, life and ministry.

Today’s Collect points us again to Jesus as “the Way, the Truth and the Life,” encouraging us “to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments.”

One of the gifts the Church has to offer our increasingly individualistic and self-centred society is this sense of mutual dependence, of learning to live and love together, as we seek to walk as companions (those who share bread together) in the way of self-giving love which is Jesus Christ.

May God bless Bishop Lynne and her diocese of Kootenay in their new ministry together, and may God bless us here at St James’ as we continue as disciples in the Way.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Fr. Kevin The Primate reminded us in his sermon of the importance for all Christians, and not least for all Bishops, of discipleship: learning together, from the Lord and from one another, as we journey together on the Way.

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’

PILGRIMAGE UPDATE Mother Lucy has been facing some challenges, but is now within 100 miles of Compostela. St. James, pray for us!

MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

AWAY Mother Lucy will be away until May 28 and will not be responding to email. Please direct questions that require an immediate response to the office or Fr. Kevin.

LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel

ASCENSION DAY HIGH MASS Thurs. May 30 at 6:30 pm

COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Parish Centre

FIRE SAFETY After a Fire Inspection last week, the Parish has been advised of the need to bring Fire Safety measures up to code. This will involve some internal works which may take some time to complete. In the meantime, occupancy of the main church sanctuary is restricted to 60, and at services, with a Fire Watch on duty, to 150. Be sure that the safety of all who enter St. James’ is of paramount concern to the Trustees.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN EASTER

HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Parish Centre EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH DIOCESAN SYNOD Fri. May 24 & 25 Please remember the work of the Synod in your prayers.

NO MASS There will be no 12.10 pm Mass on Fri. May 24 , as the clergy are attending Diocesan Synod.

CHORAL EVENSONG & BENEDICTION Sun. June 2, 4 pm, Sung by the St. James’ Choir

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SHARING STORIES WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES May 22, 7 pm - 9 pm Diocese of New Westminster Office For more details see the Events Calendar at: www.vancouver.anglican.ca

The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of her brother, Dennis Stanley Lou-Hing, from Sharon Lou-Hing.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. MAY 20 Feria

Acts 14:5-18 Ps 115:1-12 Jn 14:21-26

Ps 56, 57 Wis 9:1, 7-18 Col 4:2-18

Ps 64 Lev 16:1-19 Lk 7:36-50

TUES. MAY 21 Feria

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 22 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 23 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 24 Feria

Acts 15:22-31 Ps 57:6-11 Jn 15:12-17

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 25 Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk of Jarrow, Historian & Educator, 735

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 26 6th Sunday of Easter

Acts 16:9-15 Ps 67 Rev 21:10, 22-22.5 Jn 14:23-29

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 DATE

MASS TIMES

MON. MAY 20 Feria

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

TUES. MAY 21 Feria

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MAY 22 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. May 23 Feria

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. MAY 24 Feria

NO MASS TODAY

SAT. MAY 25 Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk of Jarrow, Historian & Educator, 735 SUN. MAY 26 6th Sunday of Easter

8:30 am Low Mass, with anointing 10:30 am High Mass, with anointing 5:00 pm 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

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

Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray

CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.

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

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Peggy Smyth wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Jenny Johnson 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 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca