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High Mass

Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 1, 2016 | 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, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).

As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship.

In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times.

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children are encouraged at the beginning of the High Mass to move to the Rectory for Godly Play (a presentation of the Christian story on their level), returning to family for the Peace. 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.

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A Reflection MAY MAGNIFICAT May is Mary’s month, and I Muse at that and wonder why: Her feasts follow reason, Dated due to season—

All things rising, all things sizing Mary sees, sympathising With that world of good, Nature’s motherhood.

Candlemas, Lady Day; But the Lady Month, May, Why fasten that upon her, With a feasting in her honour?

Their magnifying of each its kind With delight calls to mind How she did in her stored Magnify the Lord.

Is it only its being brighter Than the most are must delight her?

Is it opportunest And flowers finds soonest?

Well but there was more than this: Spring’s universal bliss Much, had much to say To offering Mary May.

Ask of her, the mighty mother: Her reply puts this other Question: What is Spring?— Growth in every thing—

When drop-of-blood-and-foam-dapple Bloom lights the orchard-apple And thicket and thorp are merry With silver-surfèd cherry

Flesh and fleece, fur and feather, Grass and greenworld all together; Star-eyed strawberry-breasted Throstle above her nested

And azuring-over greybell makes Wood banks and brakes wash wet like lakes And magic cuckoocall Caps, clears, and clinches all—

Cluster of bugle blue eggs thin Forms and warms the life within; And bird and blossom swell In sod or sheath or shell.

This ecstasy all through mothering earth Tells Mary her mirth till Christ’s birth To remember and exultation In God who was her salvation.

Gerard Manley Hopkins

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Chorale sur ’O filii et filiae’ — Denis Bédard

HYMN 239 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Jesus Lives! Thy terrors now Jesus lives! Thy terrors now can no more, O death, appal us.

Jesus lives! By this we know thou, O grave, canst not enthral us.

Alleluia!

Jesus lives! Henceforth is death but the gate of life immortal; this shall calm our trembling breath when we pass its gloomy portal.

Alleluia!

Jesus lives! For us he died; then, alone to Jesus living, pure in heart may we abide, glory to our Saviour giving.

Alleluia!

Jesus lives! Our hearts know well nought from us his love shall sever; life, nor death, nor powers of hell tear us from his keeping ever.

Alleluia!

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GREETING

Children may leave for Godly Play.

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Setting: Messe a trois voix — André Caplet

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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.

Merciful God, thou hast prepared for those who love thee riches beyond imagination.

Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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.

During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. We set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days. On the sabbath day we went outside the gate by the river, where we supposed there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and spoke to the women who had gathered there. A certain woman named Lydia, a worshipper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. When she and her household were HIGH MASS | 9

baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come and stay at my home." And she prevailed upon us.

Acts 16:9-15

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

May God be merciful to us and bless us, show us the light of his countenance and come to us.

Let your ways be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations. Antiphon The earth has brought forth her increase; may God, our own God, give us his blessing.

May God give us his blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe of him.

Antiphon Psalm 67: 1-2, 6-7

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Revelation to John.

In the spirit, an angel carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb.

The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.

Its gates will never be shut by day - and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honour of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practises abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of

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fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him; they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5

Sub-deacon All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter

Stand

Alleluia. Christ is risen, and hath showed light unto us whom he hath redeemed with his most precious blood. Alleluia. The Holy Ghost shall teach you whatsoever I said unto you. Alleluia.

Surrexit Christus (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 answered, "Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. You heard me say to you, 'I am going away, and I am coming to you.' If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it occurs, so that when it does occur, you may believe."

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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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Celebrant

God of infinite mercy, who dost renew the faith of thy people, by the yearly celebration of these fifty days: Stir up in us, we beseech thee, the gifts of thy grace, that we may more deeply know that Baptism hath cleansed us, the Spirit hath quickened us, and the Blood of Christ hath redeemed us; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Children return from Godly Play.

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

Bless the Lord our God, all you peoples, and make the voice of his praise to be heard, who holds our souls in life and will not allow our feet to slip. Blessed be the Lord, for he has not rejected my prayer, nor withheld his love from me, alleluia.

Benedicite gentes (Mode II)

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HYMN

Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.

351 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Anthem Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem, cleave the skies with shouts of praise; sing to him who found the ransom, Ancient of eternal days, God eternal, Word incarnate, whom the heaven of heaven obeys.

Ere he raised the lofty mountains, formed the sea, or built the sky, love eternal, free and boundless, forced the Lord of life to die, lifted up the Prince of princes on the throne of Calvary.

Now on those eternal mountains stands the sapphire throne, all bright, with the ceaseless alleluyas which they raise, the sons of light; Sion's people tell his praises, Victor after hard-won fight.

Bring your harps, and bring your incense, sweep the string and pour the lay; let the earth proclaim his wonders, King of that celestial day; he the lamb once slain is worthy, who was dead, and lives for ay.

Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever Three and ever One, One in love, and One in splendour, while unending ages run.

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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 his 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.

Setting: Messe a trois voix — André Caplet

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.

Allll

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 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.

Setting: Messe a trois voix — André Caplet

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.

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.

MOTET With Christ risen, with Christ triumphant, the stars clap their hands. Alleluia.

With faith vindicated, with death conquered, all things rejoice. Alleluia.

Christo resurgenti — François Couperin

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 81 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Father, We Thank Thee Who Hast Planted Father, we thank thee who hast planted thy holy name within our hearts.

Knowledge and faith and life immortal Jesus thy Son to us imparts.

Thou, Lord, didst make all for thy pleasure, didst give us food for all our days, giving in Christ the bread eternal; thine is the power, be thine the praise.

Watch o’er thy church, O Lord, in mercy; save it from evil; guard it still; perfect it in thy love; unite it, cleansed and conformed unto thy will.

As grain, once scattered on the hillsides, was in this broken bread made one, so from all lands thy church be gathered into thy kingdom by thy Son.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Father, thou hast restored us to life by raising thy Son from death.

May we who receive this sacrament always be strengthened to do thy will, in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.

Amen.

BLESSING

All

Stand

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

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

Be Seated

The Children are invited to come forward for the blessing and to receive a flower to offer in the Lady Chapel.

BLESSING OF THE FLOWERS FOR OUR LADY

All All

Our help is in the name of the Lord.

Who hath made heaven and earth.

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Then follows a prayer of blessing.

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN All are invited to follow the Altar Party in the procession to the Lady Chapel 185 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Sing We of the Blessed Mother Sing we of the blessèd Mother who received the angel’s word, and obedient to his summons bore in love the infant Lord; sing we of the joys of Mary at whose breast that child was fed who is Son of God eternal and the everlasting Bread.

Sing we, too, of Mary’s sorrows, of the sword that pierced her through, when beneath the cross of Jesus she his weight of suffering knew, looked upon her Son and Saviour reigning high on Calvary’s tree, saw the price of man’s redemption paid to set the sinner free.

Sing again the joys of Mary when she saw the risen Lord, and in prayer with Christ’s apostles, waited on his promised word: from on high the blazing glory of the Spirit’s presence came, heavenly breath of God’s own being, manifest through wind and flame.

Sing the chiefest joy of Mary when on earth her work was done, and the Lord of all creation brought her to his heavenly home: Virgin Mother, Mary blessèd, raised on high and crowned with grace, may your Son, the world’s redeemer, grant us all to see his face.

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DISMISSAL

Stand

REGINA COELI

All

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!

For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!

All

Let us pray.

O God, who through the resurrection of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, didst vouchsafe to give joy to the world: grant we beseech thee, that aided by the prayers of his Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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POSTLUDE Fantasia in G minor (BWV 542) — J. S. Bach

During the postlude, you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 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.

Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.

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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in Thanksgiving for so many blessings received as a Sanctuary Guild member.

The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Kathleen Archer, Elizabeth Armanini, Jean Bailey, Gwen Cavill, Monica Dantu, and Doris England.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY In earlier times before the mass urbanization after the Industrial Revolution, this Sixth Sunday of Easter was often known as Rogation Sunday, with the three days following leading up to the Feast of the Ascension being called Rogation Days. Rogation comes from the Latin rogare to ask, and in the northern hemisphere these spring days were devoted particularly to prayer of intercession for all who work the land, and for God’s blessing of the crops. Various traditions became associated with this time, among them the practice of “beating the bounds,” walking the parish boundary while praying for the community and for a good harvest. Last year a group from St. James’ went out “beating the bounds” of our parish, praying for all who live and work within it; there was some surprise at how large our parish is.

Of course, even though we live in the urbanized Lower Mainland, we should offer our prayers for all engaged in the work of agriculture and in the provision of our food. However, these Rogation Days may be extended

to prayer for the environment, and for all those who strive for a more careful stewardship of our amazing and vulnerable planet.

You may care to include in your prayers the diocesan ministry Salal and Cedar: A church plant/watershed discipleship community for Christians in and around Vancouver who: • have a heart for creation • feel most connected to God in ocean, forest, river and field • are deeply concerned about global climate change • want to bring their faith to work for ecological justice • are environmental activists but keep their faith quiet • believe racial justice, economic justice and environmental justice are connected Rooted in the Anglican incarnational theology, we are part of a growing commitment to the Fifth Mark of Mission “to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.”

Ecumenically we identify with the Watershed Discipleship

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Movement: communities that are asking, “what does it mean to be a follower of the Jesus Way here, among the land, water, creatures and people of a particular place?”

Salal and Cedar will be guiding our worship on Sunday, September 11, and there will be an exploring the parish event on Saturday, September 17. Details to follow.

For more information on Salal and Cedar, visit the Diocesan Ministries page on the DoNW website.

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ SIXTH 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 am in the Church COFFEE After High Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH ASCENSION DAY Thurs., May 5: High Mass at 6.30 pm Bishop Melissa will celebrate and preach. Light refreshments to follow in the Rectory.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Sat. May 28, 10 am to 2:30 pm Please mark the May Parish Council Meeting on your calendars. Two main items: consultation by the Canonical Committee; provision of blessing of same sex relationships at St. James’.

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KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

This week, Jesus reminds us all again that he is soon going to leave and return to his home with his father.

Jesus tells us that we must obey him, if we love him.

We must be happy for him that he is going home. He says another absolutely wonderful thing that we hear in Church every Sunday. Jesus says, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you."

We always "Pass the Peace" at church. We say, "Peace be with you," or just "Peace." That is one of the ways in which we can obey Jesus. Sometimes it feels weird to do that especially when you are a kid. I would like to tell you there are many ways of passing the peace.

Sometimes people bump elbows and say "Peace."

Sometimes, a handshake, sometimes, just saying "Peace" and sharing a smile or a nod. Sometimes this can feel uncomfortable but Jesus does want us to do this as a sign of the love and friendship he shares with us, so everyone needs to find a way that is comfortable for them. Find a way that works for you: an elbow bump, a hug, a nod, a handshake, or a smile and just the word "Peace" or "Peace be with you" and look at the person when you say it.

Prayer Father in heaven, thank you for another great message from your Son! Please help us find a way that is comfortable so that we can obey Jesus, and Pass the Peace with both friends and strangers in our church family. Amen.

On Sunday, May 8, we will be making gifts for moms!

Wear old clothes or bring a shirt or smock to cover good clothes. Even if you have not come before come along and make a gift for a special "mom" in your life.

Hope to see you there. Louisa

RELATONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS DIOCESE MISSION CONFERENCE Sat., May 14 Musqueam Community Centre and Cultural Education Resource Centre, 6735 Salish Drive, Vancouver,

This event has three purposes:  For the diocesan community to gather and connect in a less formal way than Synod, with more of the community present.  To be an opportunity for the diocesan community to think about mission – what is it that God is doing in our Diocese and how are we participating?  To energize and strengthen Anglicans as they are sent into the world to participate in God’s mission in this time and place.

All members of the diocesan community are invited to participate – registration is now open and will remain open throughout the month of April. Unlike Synod where delegates are elected by parishes and each parish is assigned a number of delegates based on the size of the parish, the Mission Conference can be attended by anyone. The program is designed to welcome clergy and lay people, adults, youth, and children.

The Conference will conclude with a salmon dinner (optional). and includes a special guest speaker and opportunities for fellowship within and across parishes.

There is a Registration Form and Fee of $25. The Salmon BBQ is $30 and requires a separate registration. Contact Phil Colvin: PColvin@vancouver.anglican.ca, for more details.

Please let the office know if you are interested in going, so that we coordinate St. James’ representation.

SUMMER SAMPLER AT REGENT COLLEGE Can't take a course at Regent this summer? Then come for a day! On select Mondays in May, June, and July, spend a full day at Regent College sampling what Summer Programs are all about. Sit in on morning and afternoon courses, take part in chapel and attend an evening lecture. Cost is $50, and a delicious lunch is also available for $5. For information and registration go to: http:// www.regent-college.edu/summer/summersamplers NEWS FROM ST. JAMES’ MUSIC ACADEMY Instruments Beyond Borders: Benefit Concert for St. James’ Music Academy & Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. May 29 at 7 pm | Tickets $40, students $25 This eclectic concert features internationally renowned artists, including the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay, subject of the award-winning documentary Landfill Harmonic. Other performers are: St. James’ Music Academy Orchestra; Borealis String Quartet; Infinitus; Luciterra Dance Company. Sharing the Stage: Jim Byrnes, Stephen Fearing, Steph Cameron & Michael Fraser. More info at: www.instrumentsbeyondborders.org SJMA Senior Spring Recital St. James' Church: Fri., June 3 Doors open at 6 pm, concert at 6:30 pm PWRDF CUBA GREENHOUSE APPEAL For details, see display in Chapel or Chapel Walkway or ask Peter Goodwin. Ways to make a donation in support of the PWRDF Itabo Cuba Greenhouse include: •Until May 15 donate online at www.vancouver.anglican.ca. Click “Give” choose “PWRDF Itabo Cuba Greenhouse” •Parish envelope marked “PWRDF Itabo Cuba Greenhouse” •Call PWRDF at 1-866-308-7973 OR by mail at PWRDF 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ont. M4Y 3G2

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COMMEMORATIONS Saint Philip and Saint James Apostles May 2 (tr.)

Philip is named in the first three Gospels whenever they list the twelve apostles, but he plays no active role and has no voice in their accounts. This changes in the Fourth Gospel, which presents Philip as a leading figure in the circle of disciples. He was the third person to be specially called by Jesus, and he in turn brought his friend Nathanael into the company of the Lord. In John’s account of the feeding of the five thousand, Philip voices doubts felt by the other disciples, and his questions set the stage for Jesus to demonstrate his power. Likewise at the Last Supper, Philip’s remarks help to make the Farewell Discourses a teaching dialogue between Master and disciples. A later tradition of the Church says that Philip eventually settled in Asia Minor, where he lived to a ripe old age.

James, the other apostle we commemorate today, is an even more shadowy figure.

The Gospels list him as the son of Alphaeus, but he is usually known as James “the Less,” to distinguish him from two other disciples of the same name. Mark’s Gospel also mentions James “the Younger,” who watched the crucifixion with his mother Mary and the other women; he is traditionally identified with the apostle we honour today.

Philip and James are remembered together because of an accident of ecclesiastical history. In the sixth century the Church of Rome acquired some relics of James and placed them in a reliquary which already held some remains of Philip. This reliquary was placed in a new church, which was dedicated jointly to the two Apostles on May first in the year 560.

For All the Saints: Prayers and Readings for Saints Days, ABC, 1994

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COMMEMORATIONS English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era May 4 In Europe in the late Middle Ages, church and state were not seen as separate realities. By the time of the 16th-century Reformation, some distinction was beginning to be made, but they were still seen primarily as two dimensions of one social and political order. To add to the complications, the Pope was seen not only as the spiritual head of the whole church in Western Europe, but also as a secular prince, head of the Papal States (what is now central part of Italy).

The 16th century saw an explosion of social and religious forces resulting both from the need for reform in the life of the church and from growing political consolidation of separate nations within Europe. In England, the consolidation of the Tudor monarchy became entwined with differences between the King of England and the Pope. As the Church of England and the Church of Rome came to a parting of the ways, there was no neutral ground on which an Englishman could stand. Those who maintained loyalty to the Pope were viewed by those who supported the King as traitors to England. Those who supported the King were viewed by those loyal to the Pope as schismatics from the Church. Jurisdictional separation began under King Henry VIII. Under his son Edward VI, English church life took many of its cues from Continental Protestantism. Under Henry’s daughter Mary, the English Church returned to papal jurisdiction. Under Henry’s second daughter Elizabeth I, the Roman Church and the English Church separated, in a breach from which we have not yet recovered.

As the political and religious struggles continued, each side treated the other as heretics, schismatics, and traitors. Though not in as large numbers as in the struggles on the Continent, a number of people were put to death, either as political traitors or as heretics. Under Henry VIII, both those who could not accept his position as “supreme head on earth” of the Church of England and those who could not agree with his conservative theological positions were put to death. Under Edward VI and Elizabeth I, a number of those who remained loyal to the Pope were executed. During Mary’s reign, between those of her siblings, a number of those who opposed papal jurisdiction were executed.

Traditionally, the Church of England has remembered those executed under Queen Mary as martyrs, and the Church of Rome has remembered those executed under the Henry, Edward, and Elizabeth as martyrs. Gradually over the five hundred years since the Reformation, we have come to recognize the greater complexity of the issues involved and have come to see all such deaths, regardless on which side, as tragic.

Today, therefore, we honor all those who lost their lives during the English Reformation, regardless of their side in the political and theological issues of the day. They all remained faithful to our Lord as they understood his will in the circumstances, and we can do no less than honor them all as Christian martyrs.

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DAILY LECTIONARY MON. MAY 2 Ss. Phillip & James

Is 30:18-21 Ps 119:33-40 Jn 14:6-1

Ps 119:137-160 Job 23:1-12 Jn 1:43-51

Ps 139 Prov 4:7-18 Jn 12:20-26

TUES. MAY 3 Rogation Tuesday

Acts 16:19b-34 Ps 138 Jn 16:4b-11

Ps 78:1-39 Lev 26:1-20 1 Tim 2:1-6

Ps 78:40-72 Dt 8:11-20 Mt 13:18-23

WED. MAY 4 English Saints & Martyrs of the Reformation Era

2 Cor 4:5-12 Ps 87 Jn 12:20-26

Ps 119:97-120 Lev 26:27-42 Eph 1:1-10 Mt 22:41-46

Ps 68:1-20 2 Kgs 2:1-15 Rev 5:1-14

THU. MAY 5 The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ

Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47 Eph 1:15-23 Lk 24:44-53

Ps 8, 47 Dan 7:9-14 Heb 2:5-18

Ps 24, 96 Ezek 1:1-14, 24-28b Mt 28:16-20

FRI. MAY 6 Bl. Francois de Laval, 1st Bishop in New France, 1708

Gen 1 Jn 1:1-9 Ps 92:1-2, 11-14 Jn 20:1-8

Ps 97, 98 Pr 8:22-30 Jn 13:20-35

Ps 145 Is 44:1-8 1 Jn 5:1-12

SAT. MAY 7 Dedication of Canterbury Cathedral, 1130

1 Kgs 8:22-30 Ps 122 Mt 21:12-16

Ps 87, 90 Num 11:16-17, 2429 Eph 2:11-22

Ps 136 Ezek 3:4-17 Mt 7:28 – 8:4

SUN. MAY 8 Easter VII

Acts 16:16-34 Ps 97 Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Jn 17:20-26

Ps 66, 67 Ex 3:1-12 Heb 12:18-29

Ps 19, 46 Ezek 3:16-27 Lk 10:17-24

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2016

MASS TIMES

MON. MAY 2 Ss. Philip & James

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. MAY 3 Rogation Tuesday

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MAY 4 English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. MAY 5 The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. MAY 6 Bl. Francois de Laval, 1st Bishop in New France, 1708

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. MAY 7 Dedication of Canterbury Cathedral, 11 30 SUN. MAY 8 Easter VII

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

Interim Priest-in-Charge: 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 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

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 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 Hunt on his cell phone at: 778984-3208.

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

Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe 604-222-3053 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: vacant Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca