High Mass
Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 10, 2015 | 10:30 AM
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Church 8:30 am Low Mass, Church 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ The cover image depicts St. Peter preaching to Cornelius the Centurion and his household, the gentiles we hear about in the first reading from Acts. 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 From The Text of the Reflections of Abba Zosimas translated by John Chryssavgis “Once upon a time a stone-carver, whom they also call a gem-engraver because he possessed certain precious stones and diamonds, embarked on a ship together with his sons, in order to travel for purposes of trade. It so happened that he providentially grew to admire one of the servants on the boat, who would attend him, and the two shared meals together. One day, this particular servant overheard the sailors whispering and planning among themselves to throw the stone-carver overboard because of the precious stones that he possessed. So the servant, who was deeply saddened, came to the stone-carver in order to attend to him, as it was his custom. The latter asked him why he was sad that day, but the servant kept this to himself and did not respond at all. Therefore, the stone-carver asked him again: ‘Please tell me, what is the matter with you?’ Then the servant broke down in tears and told him: ‘The sailors are conspiring against you in such and such a way.’ The stone-carver said: ‘Is this true?’ The servant replied: ‘Yes. That is what they have planned among themselves.’ Then, the stone-carver called his sons and told them: ‘Whatever I tell you, do it without hesitation.’ Then, he spread out a sheet and began to say to them: ‘Bring me the treasure boxes’; and they did. The stone-carver began to lay out all of the gemstones. After spreading them out on the sheet, he began to say: ‘Is this what life is about? Am I to risk battling for my life in the seas for the sake of these? Am I about to die in a short while, without taking with me anything from this world?’ And he said to his sons: ‘Empty everything into the sea.’ On hearing his words, they cast everything into the sea. The sailors were astonished, but their conspiracy was abolished.”
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Notes
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PRELUDE Chorale sur ’O filii et filiae’ — Denis Bédard
Rite of Sprinkling With Holy Water 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 on page 8. 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.
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VIDI AQUAM
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Celebrant All Celebrant All Celebrant All Celebrant
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O Lord, show thy mercy upon us, alleluia. And grant us thy salvation, alleluia. O Lord, hear my prayer. And let my cry come unto thee. The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Graciously hear us, O Lord Holy, Father Almighty, Everlasting God, and vouchsafe to send thy holy Angel from heaven, to guard and cherish, protect and visit, and evermore defend all that dwell in this dwelling-place. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Entrance Rite GREETING
INTROIT Announce the good news with a joyful shout, and let it be heard, alleluia. Proclaim the tidings to the ends of the earth: the Lord has delivered his people, alleluia, alleluia. Vocem jucunditatis (Mode III)
KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Setting: Messe a trois voix — AndrÊ Caplet
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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. 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.
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The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader
Be seated A reading from the Book of Acts. While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days. Acts 10:44-48
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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.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things. With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory. Antiphon He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song. Antiphon Psalm 98:1-2, 4-6
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of John. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. 1 John 5:1-6
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
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Alleluia. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world and go to the Father. Alleluia. I have chosen you out of the world: that ye should go and bring fruit, and that your fruit should remain. 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 said, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another." John 15:9-17
Deacon All
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Mother Alexis Saunders (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.
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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.
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
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 of God, the Word incarnate, whom the heaven of heaven obeys. Ere he raised the lofty mountains, formed of the seas, or built the sky, love eternal, free and boundless, moved 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 honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever Three and ever One, One in love, and One in splendour, while unending ages run. HIGH MASS | 17
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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. 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.” +
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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.
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Setting: Messe a trois voix — André Caplet
ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS Celebrant All
+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed. All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles. When you receive the Holy Bread please consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.
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 if from evil; guard it still’ perfect it in they 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
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The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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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
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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
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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, 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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HYMN 425 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed, wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, and our Mother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.
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POSTLUDE Fantasia in G minor (BWV 542) — J. S. Bach For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy. Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.
The flowers on the High Altar and the Lady Chapel are given to the to the Glory of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, with thanks and praise for all Clergy, Parish Staff, Trustees and Parish Officers, and Members of Guilds, who bring the living Word of God to the people of many tongues in this Parish of St. James’ Anglican Church from Lynann Burton.
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The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ High Mass Thursday, May 14 6:30 pm Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. Luke 24:50
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY In everything do to others as you would have them do to you: for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7.12 This instruction from Jesus appears near the end of the Sermon on the Mount. This “Golden Rule” is truly the summary of “Love your neighbours as yourself.” It appears also in three of the Baptismal vows where we are asked:
we treat one another, in the way we speak and in the way we treat another’s belongings. Respect includes honouring elders for the wisdom they can teach us about living. Being respectful helps others to feel valued which is what every person deserves.
Respect includes honoring the rules that govern our lives within our country, province, community “Will you seek and serve Christ in all and home. By respecting these persons, loving your neighbour as laws life is more peaceful and yourself?” orderly. Without respect for laws there would be chaos. “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and Respect includes self-respect respect the dignity of every human which means we protect our rights being?” to privacy and modesty and if someone violates them it must be “Will you strive to safeguard the stopped. Without self-respect we integrity of God’s creation, and let others use us or treat us badly. respect, sustain and renew the life Practising self-respect is treating of the earth?” yourself as you feel others deserve to be treated. These vows are values and actions that we aspire to because they are Respect means speaking quietly more difficult to live up to than we and courteously when expressing ever imagined when we declared; “I your strongest feelings. It is will, with God’s help.” They are expressing your own opinion as an formational as we grow into fully opinion, respectful of the fact that understanding how to live them in there is more than one way of this life. seeing things. A fundamental word to describe the Golden Rule might be respect. Respect is about honoring people and caring about their rights. It is reflected in the courtesy with which
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So respect is a summing up of the Golden Rule and a way to keep our Baptismal vows. Mother Alexis Saunders THE THURIBLE | 19
TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH MOTHER ALEXIS For several years my sons have been asking when I would move back north to live near them. Last summer it was decided that I would return in the Spring of 2015. Fr. Hunt will be with us June 1 and I will finish June 15 at which time I will move to Prince George. I will greatly miss St. James’ and all the many people I have met and worked with here. This is a very special place and all of you will remain in my heart. When I visit Vancouver, I will come and worship with you. It will be exciting to see what God’s plans for this place will be. Thank you all for the privilege of serving as one of your priests. Mother Alexis 20 | THE THURIBLE
PAX CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 2015 The PAX editorial team welcomes submissions for our upcoming issue, set to be released in early July, following the Feast of St. John the Baptist. The theme for this issue is that of "renewal and transformation." Parishioners are invited to contribute submissions, especially as they relate to these topics which are particularly relevant as we begin an interim period in the life of our Parish.
All submissions, whether articles, poetry, reviews, photographs, or other artwork are due no later than Monday, June 1st. Written pieces should not exceed 500 words unless otherwise specified, and priority will be given to pieces related to the issue's theme. All submissions may be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX slot outside the Office. THE BLANKET EXERCISE The St. James’ Social Justice Group and the EcoJustice Group of the Diocese of New Westminster thank everyone for all your excellent work in gathering for and organizing The Blanket Exercise on May 2nd. It was beautifully done with the indigenous leadership of our own Elder Kelvin Bee and Brander McDonald, Indigenous Justice Coordinator of the Diocese of New Westminster. This KAIROS resource brings so much of the history, the struggle and the present together. Many gifts of leadership and offering and hospitality were given graciously. St. James' Social Justice Group has made this relationship building and understanding of our history a priority. St. James’ organizers and participants were: Jerry & Linda Adams, Lynann Burton, Mary Brown, Elizabeth Coan, Fr. Douglas Fenton, Peter Goodwin, Jenny & Fr. Matthew Johnson and Jonathan Barnes, Anne Kennedy, James Mckenzie, Kimberly McMillan, Pat McSherry, Sheila Patterson, Lynn Wilson, and Reece Wrightman. Fr. Douglas Fenton and Fr. Matthew Johnson were two of the official Witnesses to the event. Please ask anyone of us to share our reflections with you.
TWO EVENINGS TOGETHER Wednesdays, May 13 & 20, 2015 You are invited to attend two evening sessions in which we will explore aspects of Human Sexuality and the Life of the Christian Community. The evenings begin promptly at 6:00 pm and conclude at 8:30 pm. A simple meal will be served at 6:00. Participation is by advanced registration only. Please use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex at the back of the Church, or call the Church Office at 604 685-2532. Registration closes end of day May 11 Participants will commit to arriving at the start time, and to attending both evenings, for the entirety of both sessions. Participants will commit to reading in advance materials in a Resource Package that will be circulated at least a week prior to the first evening. If you have any questions, please speak with one of the clergy. Fr. Matthew Johnson WELCOMING One of the things that St James has always done is invited everyone to join in whether it be attending worship, joining a guild, or participating in a study group. And for those of us who have been around for a while we get to know the particularities of the place. For newcomers and visitors, however, it can all be a bit daunting and even overwhelming at times. Some people have a more tenacious personality than others and are committed to figuring it all out. Others might be intimidated to even ask for assistance and simply leave. Our job, as members of the Church, is to make it easy for people to access our community and especially our liturgies. One small way in doing so is the recent inclusion in the Mass booklet of the words to the hymns. This is not to replace the opportunity for anyone who may choose to use the hymn books. It is to make the ability to participate in the liturgy more accessible for those who are new or visiting for the first time.
Please take the time to greet anyone you’ve not seen for a while or are seeing for the first time. We all like to be called by our name. (That’s part of what we do every time we baptize someone – we name them before God.) And if you can’t remember the person’s name simply say “Please remind me of your name,” and repeat it back aloud, until it embeds itself in your memory. Father Fenton SOUND SYSTEM Some have been expressing frustration at not being able to hear the preachers and/or lectors/intercessors at Mass. To this end we have had a sound technician adjust the equipment to maximize the output. I will also be meeting with those who read, prayer and preach from the lectern and pulpit to improve upon their “microphone technique.” Father Fenton KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation. Gospel: Today’s gospel reading is part of Jesus’ dialogue during the last super in John’s gospel. Jesus talks about both knowledge and love. Knowledge is important. It is important to know who God is. Yet his command is not to know but to love. Knowledge is given to us but action is our response. We see an example of the action of love just a few chapters earlier in John’s gospel. Jesus takes on the role of a servant as he washes the disciples’ feet. This is an action of love that is sacrificial. He puts the needs of the other before his own. Parents: How do we experience love in our families? When have we seen someone put our needs before their own? Have we ever experienced love from a stranger? What are ways that we can be more loving to those around us? Explanation of practice: One reason why we all come to mass on Sundays is to be together. In both this week and last week’s gospel, we hear Jesus calling us to abide in him. If we all are abiding in Jesus, then we THE THURIBLE | 21
are in him together, for there is only one Jesus. Elsewhere in Scripture our unity is referred to as Christ’s body. While we can pray to God and worship him on our own, we come together so we can live into this idea of being one body. It is an act of love to come together for mass.
Formation, Amelia will speak about her call and vision to work with sub-Saharan Africa, her love for Malawi, and the current progress on the partnership with Malawi. June 7: Cycling 10,000 km - Doug Ibbot June 14: Travels in Cuba - Peter Goodwin June 21: The Spirit Has No Colour; a documentary film that journeys with our native people - Jerry Adams
PARISH COUNCIL JUSTICE & MERCY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, May 30, 2015 All parishioners are invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting to be held after the 10:15 am Mass. This meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided. If you have items you would like added to the agenda, please email them to tracylee.russell@gmail.com. . We look forward to having you join us on May 30! Tracy Russell - Parish Council Secretary, Jenny Scott Parish Council Chair
FORMATION JOURNEYS – A FORMATION SERIES Sundays 9:30 am – 10:15 am We will begin the series hearing about a few of the amazing journeys that parishioners have taken involving social justice issues. May 31: A Heart for Africa - Amelia Birch In 2011, following Nursing education in Malawi, Amelia Birch partnered with a friend from Montreal to form a micro-non profit, "Warm Heart Initiatives." WHI focuses on "Creating partnerships to end poverty, one village at a time." We are currently partnered with a Malawian organisation focusing on early childhood education, health, and leadership development. For the May 31 22 | THE THURIBLE
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE PWRDF continues to respond through the ACT Alliance to the devastation caused by the earthquake in Nepal. PWRDF has helped to provide food, blankets and tarpaulins to 820 families in the hardest hit areas of the Kathmandu valley through ACT member the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). According to LWF, lack of shelter remains the biggest challenge. The need for tarpaulins by far exceeds the number given out. Your help is needed to supply tarpaulins, blankets, food and other relief supplies and to begin the rebuilding process in Nepal. All donations to PWRDF between April 25 and May 25, 2015 for the Nepal earthquake relief efforts will be matched, dollar for dollar, by the Government of Canada into their Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund, which will be used to provide humanitarian relief. Ready to eat meals are being delivered to families who lost everything in the earthquake in Nepal. Donations can be made in the following ways:
On-line Go to http://pwrdf.org/donate PWRDF Donations By Phone For credit card donations contact: Jennifer Brown 416-924-9192 ext. 355; 1-866-308-7973 Please do not send your credit card number by email
or fax. By Mail Please make cheques payable to PWRDF, Nepal Earthquake Relief and send to: The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund The Anglican Church of Canada 80 Hayden Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2 PWRDF Humanitarian Response Coordinator Naba Gurung 416-924-9192 ext. 321 ngurung@pwrdf.org Anglicans in Canada are praying, acting and giving to those affected by the Nepal earthquake. Please watch for updates on PWRDF’s response to the situation at www.pwrdf.org. Please support PWRDF’s response to this ongoing emergency.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS GOD & THE INDIAN May 20 - 30, 2015 Firehall Arts Centre 280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver Box Office 604.689.0926 Celebrated playwright Drew Hayden Taylor explores the complex process of healing with this heartbreaking and beautifully told story that flashes with moments of his trademark irreverent humour: While panhandling outside a coffee shop, Johnny, a Cree woman who lives on the streets, is shocked to recognize a face from her childhood, which was spent in a residential school. Desperate to hear the man acknowledge the terrible abuse he inflicted on her and other children at the school, Johnny follows Anglican Bishop George King to his office to confront him.
ST. JAMES’ CALENDAR for MAY 2015
Wednesdays, May 13 & 20: Discussion Group: Human Sexuality and the Life of the Christian Community Thursday, May 14: Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ (6:30 pm High Mass) Friday & Saturday, May 22 & 23: Diocesan Synod Sunday, May 24: Pentecost (Holy Baptism) Sunday, May 24: Beating the Bounds Monday, May 25: Trustees’ Meeting Saturday, May 30: Parish Council Meeting Sunday, May 31: #22 Days of Bell Ringing & Prayers (to June 21)
For more info see: http://firehallartscentre.ca/onstage/ god-indian/
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COMMEMORATION Florence Nightingale Nurse, Social Reformer, 1910 May 12 We remember Florence Nightingale chiefly for her work during the Crimean War, which took place between 1854 and 1856. Hearing the voice of God and animated by the spirit of service, she organized the first modern nursing service in the British field hospitals at Scutari and Balaclava. In the midst of appalling conditions she was tireless in her efforts to relieve the sufferings of wounded and dying soldiers. Her solitary vigils in the hospital wards led the popular press to call her “the Lady of the Lamp” and “the Angel of Scutari.” Within four years of her return from the Crimea, Nightingale’s health broke down, and she eventually became a house-bound invalid. But she continued to influence public policy, and her labours helped to disperse the age-old prejudice against nurses, giving their profession high respectability. Her example also helped to liberate middle-class women from their subordinate and passive role in society. By the time of her death at the age of ninety, her reputation had assumed mythical proportions, and to this day she is still honoured as the founder of the modern profession of nursing. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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COMMEMORATION Saint Matthias the Apostle May 15
Today we commemorate Matthias, who was chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot in the company of the twelve apostles. We know nothing about his life and ministry beyond the first chapter of the Book of Acts. The eleven apostles wanted a twelfth to complete their number, and the lot fell to Matthias. We never find out what made him the better candidate, nor do we ever hear of him again in all the New Testament. We are left with the impression that he was important only because there needed to be twelve apostles. According to the Book of Acts, the Apostles were appointed for the sake of proclaiming Jesus to the children of Israel. “Israel” was originally the name of a person, and that person was Jacob, the grandson of Abraham. He had twelve sons, and they became the patriarchs of the twelve Hebrew tribes that Moses led out of Egypt into freedom. That was the reason for having twelve apostles. They were meant to be the twelve patriarchs of the new Israel, who would lead all Jews out of this present age into the glorious liberty of the kingdom of heaven. Matthias was chosen to fill up the ancient number of twelve and thus fulfill Israel’s heritage by helping to beget the new Israel “in the Spirit.” By honouring him today, we commit ourselves to a similar task, by enabling others to become children of the new Israel, begotten in the Spirit through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. MAY 11
Acts 16:11-15 Ps 149 Jn 15:26 – 16:4
Ps 80 Dt 8:1-10 Jas 1:1-15
Ps 77 Lev 25:35-55 Lk 9:18-27
TUES. MAY 12
Micah 6:6-8 Ps 73:23-29 Mt 25:31-40
Ps 78:1-39 Dt 8:11-20 Jas 1:16-27
Ps 78:40-72 Lev 26:1-20 Lk 11:1-13
WED. MAY 13
Acts 17:15, 22 – 18:8 Ps 148 Jn 16:12-20
Ps 119:97-120 Bar 3:24-37 Jas 5:13-18 Lk 12:22-31
Ps 68:1-20 2 Kg 2:1-15 Rev 5:1-14
THU. MAY 14
Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47 Eph 1:15-23 Lk 24:44-53
Ps 8, 47 Ezek 1:1-14, 24-28b Heb 2:5-18
Ps 24, 96 Dan 7:9-14 Mt 28:16-20
FRI. MAY 15
Acts 1:15-26 Ps 15 Jn 15:1, 6-16
Ps 80 1 Sam 16:1-13 1 Jn 2:18-25
Ps 33 1 Sam 12:1-5 Acts 20:17-35
SAT. MAY 16
Acts 18:23-28 Ps 47:1-2, 7-10 Jn 16:23b-28
Ps 87, 90 Ezek 3:4-17 Heb 5:7-14
Ps 136 Num 11:16-17, 24-29 Lk 9:37-50
SUN. MAY 17
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Ps 1 1 Jn 5:9-13 Jn 17:6-19
Ps 66, 67 Ezek 3:16-27 Eph 2:1-10
Ps 19, 46 Ex 3:1-12 Mt 10:24-33, 40-42
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2015
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. MAY 11
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Rogation Monday
For loving, wise, and just governance for Canada.
TUES. MAY 12
5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
Florence Nightingale, Nurse, Social Reformer, 1910 (Rogation Tuesday)
For all nurses.
WED. MAY 13
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Rogation Wednesday
For the safety, health, and protection of all who live and work in the Downtown Eastside.
THU. MAY 14
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6:30 pm in the Church
The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ
For an increase in faith for all people.
Fri. MAY 15
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Matthias the Apostle
For the good work of the Bloom Group, formerly called St. James’ Social Services
SAT. MAY 16
For all lawyers, that they may live with integrity upholding the law.
Feria SUN. MAY 17
Easter 7
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions. THE THURIBLE | 27
NOTES
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Priest-in-Charge: Father Douglas Fenton dfenton@vancouver.anglican.ca 604-684-6306 ext. 216 Days off: Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Assistant Priest: Mother Alexis Saunders alexis_saunders@hotmail.com 778-882-3307 Days off: Friday and Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Assistant Priest Mother Alexis Saunders on her cell phone at: 778-882-3307. You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Youth Worker: Jenny Scott 778-322-7967 | youthworker@stjames.bc.ca Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell
PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: vacant Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca