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.
Festal Procession & High Mass
Easter Day | April 1, 2018 | 10:30 AM
ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN!! HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA! We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, on this glorious Easter Day. Those who have brought a painted egg are invited to place it in the basket at the back of the church before Mass begins. 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, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 5:00 pm Evening Prayer & Benediction, 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. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Godly Play will take place in this area during the first part of the service. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass.
The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi HIGH MASS | 3
A Reflection XV EASTER DAWN He blesses every love which weeps and grieves And now he blesses hers who stood and wept And would not be consoled, or leave her love’s Last touching place, but watched as low light crept Up from the east. A sound behind her stirs A scatter of bright birdsong through the air. She turns, but cannot focus through her tears, Or recognise the Gardener standing there. She hardly hears his gentle question ‘Why, Why are you weeping?’, or sees the play of light That brightens as she chokes out her reply ‘They took my love away, my day is night’ And then she hears her name, she hears Love say The Word that turns her night, and ours, to Day. Malcolm Guite https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/easter-dawn/ (Accessed 29th March 2018).
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PRELUDE Variations on ‘Christ is Risen’ — Baroque composers Sound the Trumpet — Henry Purcell
Entrance Rite INTROIT I am risen and am still with thee, alleluia. Thou hast laid thine hand upon me, alleluia. Thy knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me, alleluia. Psalm Thou hast searched me out and known me; thou knowest my down sitting and mine uprising. Glory be . . . Resurrexit—Healey Willan
GREETING
FESTAL PROCESSION
The hymn on page 7 is sung as the procession makes its way around the church. A station is made in the main aisle before the Rood Cross. The peoples’ response at that station is found on page 8, after which the hymn continues.
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PROCESSIONAL HYMN
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STATION COLLECT AT THE ROOD CROSS
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The Lord is risen from the dead, alleluia. Who for our sake hung upon the tree, alleluia.
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Let us pray. Eternal Father, by whose almighty power thy Son, our Saviour, has risen victorious from the tomb: Grant that we, who have been baptized into his death and are risen to new life in him, may ever live to his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Communion service in F — Harold E. Darke
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
The congregation may be seated when the Celebrant sits.
Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, +art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Communion service in F — Harold E. Darke
COLLECT OF THE DAY
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The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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Let us pray. Lord of life and power, through the mighty resurrection of thy Son, thou hast overcome the old order of sin and death and hast made all things new in him. May we, being dead to sin and alive to thee in Jesus Christ, reign with him in glory, who with thee and the Holy Spirit ever liveth, 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. Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ - he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." Acts 10: 34-43
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures for ever. Let Israel now proclaim, "His mercy endures for ever." Antiphon
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The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. There is a sound of exultation and victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! the right hand of the Lord is exalted! the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!" Antiphon I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. The Lord has punished me sorely, but he did not hand me over to death. Antiphon
Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them; I will offer thanks to the Lord. "This is the gate of the Lord; he who is righteous may enter." Antiphon I will give thanks to you, for you answered me and have become my salvation. The same stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. Antiphon This is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Antiphon Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you—unless you have come to believe in vain. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to someone untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace towards me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them—though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Sub-deacon All
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ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it.
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Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Pascha nostrum (Mode V)
SEQUENCE HYMN 241 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Christians, to the Paschal Victim Christians, to the Paschal victim offer your thankful praises! A lamb the sheep redeeming: Christ, who only is sinless, reconciles a lost world to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: the Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Tell, Mary, we will harken, What you saw in the garden: "The tomb of Christ, who is living, the glory of Jesus' resurrection; "Bright angels attesting, the shroud and napkin resting. "For Christ my hope is arisen; to Galilee he will go before you." Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining; have mercy, victor King, ever reigning! Amen. Alleluia! 12 | HIGH MASS
HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him." When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that he had said these things to her. John 20:1-18
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SERMON
Be Seated Mother Lucy Price (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
THE RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS Dear friends, through the paschal mystery we have been buried with Christ in baptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life. Now that our Lenten observance is ended, let us join in renewing our baptismal covenant. All
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Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, The Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in God the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
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Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.
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Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return unto the Lord? I will, with God’s help.
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Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.
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Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself? I will, with God’s help.
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Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.
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Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the earth? I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant sprinkles the people with holy water blessed at the Great Vigil, while the Cantor and Choir sing Vidi Aquam. (see following page.)
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VIDI AQUAM I saw water proceeding out of the temple, from the right side thereof, alleluia: and all the people, whithersoever the waters shall come, shall be healed, and shall say, alleluia, alleluia. Psalm O give thanks unto the Lord for he is gracious: because his mercy endureth forever. I saw water‌
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COLLECT Let us pray Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ thy Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who liveth and reigneth now and for ever. Amen. 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.
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.
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.)
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
The earth trembled and was still when God rose up in judgment, alleluia. Terra tremuit (Mode IV)
The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. HYMN
Stand That Eastertide with Joy Was Bright
All
That Eastertide with joy was bright, The sun shone out with fairer light, Alleluia ! Alleluia ! When, to their longing eyes restored, The glad apostles saw their Lord. Alleluia ! Alleluia !
Men
He bade them see His hands, His side, Where yet the glorious wounds abide; Alleluia ! Alleluia ! The tokens true which made it plain Their Lord indeed was risen again. Alleluia ! Alleluia !
All Women
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Jesus, the King of gentleness, Do thou thyself our hearts possess Alleluia ! Alleluia ! That we may give thee all our days The tribute of our grateful praise. Alleluia ! Alleluia !
Men
All All
O Lord of all, with us abide In this our joyful Eastertide; Alleluia ! Alleluia ! From every weapon death can wield Thine own redeemed forever shield. Alleluia ! Alleluia ! All praise be Thine, O risen Lord, From death to endless life restored; Alleluia ! Alleluia ! All praise to God the Father be And Holy Ghost eternally. Alleluia ! Alleluia !
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. But chiefly we are bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath restored us to everlasting life. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS
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. Communion service in F — Harold E. Darke
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. HIGH MASS | 21
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Communion service in F — Harold E. Darke
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. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.
MOTET Dum transisset Sabbatum — John Taverner
Dum transisset Sabbatum, Maria Magdalene et Maria Jacobi et Salome emerunt aromata ut venientes ungerent Jesum. Alleluia. Et valde mane una sabbatorum veniunt ad monumentum orto iam sole. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto.
And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Alleluia. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 115 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Now the Green Blade Riseth Now the green blade riseth from the buried grain, wheat that in dark earth many days has lain; love lives again, that with the dead has been: love is come again, like wheat that springeth green. In the grave they laid him, Love whom men had slain, thinking that never he would wake again. Laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen: love is come again, like wheat that springeth green, Forth he came at Easter, like the risen grain, he that for three days in the grave had lain. Quick from the dead my risen Lord is seen: love is come again, like wheat that springeth green. When our hearts are wintry, grieving, or in pain, thy touch can call us back to life again; fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been: love is come again, like wheat that springeth green.
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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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Let us pray. God of life, bring us to the glory of the resurrection promised in this Easter sacrament. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
BLESSING
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Kneel May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of his eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Notices and announcements may be given. The Easter Eggs will be presented. DISMISSAL
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Be Seated
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REGINA COELI
All
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia! For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!
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Let us pray. O God, by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you have brought joy to the whole world: grant that, aided by the prayers of his mother the Virgin Mary, we may come to the joys of everlasting life; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN 203 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Jesus Christ is risen today, alleluia! our triumphant holy day, alleluia! who did once upon the cross, alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly King, alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
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But the pains which he endured, alleluia! our salvation have procured, alleluia! now above the sky he's King, alleluia! where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! POSTLUDE Ode for St Cecilia’s Day (HWV 76.6) — Georg Friedrich Handel § § § We express our thanks to our instrumental musicians this morning: Willy Wang — Trumpet Silas Friesen — Trumpet Matthew MacTavish — Timpani
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EASTER FLOWER DEDICATIONS The flowers on the Altars and in the Church are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and In loving memory of Sybil Gardiner Jessie Parkes Ruth Vivash Amy Wakefield from Pamela Jeacocke
From Anita Sandiford From Mary Brown In loving memory of Jessica and Helen from Elizabeth Davies In loving memory of Joan Mason and Hilde Huber from Jerry & Linda Adams and family In loving memory of Phui Thin Loo who left us 58 years ago, and also Won Tshin Ho, Eugene Loo, Lee Kui Chai, Choy Tee Chai, Chit Yuk Chai, Syn Kiau Ho, and George Leong from their families. in loving memory of Pat McSherry from Elizabeth Ball
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 “It’s a rare opportunity. The last time Easter fell on April Fools’ Day was in 1956. Due to the quirks involved in dating Easter against the Gregorian calendar, the two coincide only intermittently. After 2018, the next one is 2029, and then again in 2040—but after that, not again in this century. April Fools’ Day is not significant in Christianity, but it is the perfect excuse to talk about jokes in the Bible.”1 As a prankster, I love a good joke…and a bad pun or two, just ask Fr. Kevin. However there is nothing foolish or amusing about the message of the cross and Christ Jesus, risen from the dead. It is perhaps ironic that God chose to use and instrument of torture to bring us to salvation in Christ. The idea that God would take human form and suffer a most horrific and painful death, sounds absolutely bonkers unless we dig a little deeper. What God would do such a thing? Our God, that’s who.
Most other religions demand of believers to rise to a certain level in order to attain perfection, but Jesus does it for us, coming down from heaven, meeting us where we are. God does not cast a spell over us, we are not asked to perform sacrifices, duties, or obtain levels of belief. No. Jesus took the weight of the world on his shoulders (literally carrying his own cross to Golgotha), and died for the sins of the whole word to bring humanity back into relationship with God.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
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While Christian people around the world will be celebrating Jesus’ resurrection this Sunday, we can never lose sight of the fact that Jesus died for the whole word, that God gave his only Son for all. We are not an exclusive club. We are a communion that exists in unity and we are a people (here at St. James’) that continues to welcome and include all people, because that is what Christ did. The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Happy Easter to you all.
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Miles Townes, When Easter Sunday falls on April Fools' Day, February 21, 2018. https://www.christiancentury.org/ article/critical-essay/when-eastersunday-falls-april-fools-day
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ EASTER SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS OF THE RESURRECTION 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS OF THE RESURRECTION 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Bishops’ Room EVENING PRAYER & BENEDICTION 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH A HAPPY AND JOYFULL EASTER TO EVERYONE and a sincere thanks to all who have worked so hard, front of house, and behind the scenes, for the Holy Week and Easter services. OPEN CHURCH This coming Wed. April 4, will be the first trial run of “Open Church.” The main church will be open between 10 am and 2 pm. Those of you who have expressed interest in being and open church volunteer, please come if you are able around 9:45am. We will do the first date in a larger group, so we can trouble shoot and discuss welcoming and managing the space while it is open for quiet prayer and contemplation. The Wed. 12:10 pm Mass will be said as usual. If you are not able to 20 | THE THURIBLE
come this week, but would like to volunteer, please contact Mother Lucy. Thank you. REQUIEM Requiem Mass for Mavis Teasdale Fri. April 6 at 3 pm in the Church CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR PAT MCSHERRY Sat. April 7 at 1 pm Carnegie Centre Theatre SILENT PRAYER Sun. April 8 at 4 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel RECTORY RENOVATION UPDATE The City of Vancouver has requested more information before granting us a Building Permit. It involves arrangements for exiting the building to ensure that the request respects the current City code. In the interim Scott Construction is tendering for various trades so that we are prepared to start when the Building Permit is issued. We anticipate additional months will be added to the originally proposed timeline to accommodate the City’s request. CHOIR OF ROYAL HOLLOWAY Wed. April 11 at 7:30 pm Tickets $30 at www.ukchoir.stjames.bc.ca In a rare Vancouver appearance, Director of Music, Rupert Gough, will lead The Choir of Royal Holloway (University of London) in a mixed programme of repertoire from across the centuries. The Choir of Royal Holloway is one of the finest mixed-voice collegiate choirs in Britain, and their recordings have attracted top reviews from all major music publications. The Choir has toured most European countries and has broadcast on radio and television all over the world. Their most recent album, Winter Songs, was named the Album of the Week by UK’s radio station ClassicFM, commenting: “Ethereal yet tangible, this is music with wide appeal; music of purity and beauty; music at once restful and uplifting. “
For their performance at St. James’, the choir will perform works by European composers spanning four centuries, including William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons, as well as René Clausen, Stephen Paulus, and Ola Gjeilo. WOMEN’S GUILD BARGAIN SALE Friday, April 27 11 am - 12:30 pm The St. James’ Women’s Guild Bargain Sale is an hour and a half in bargain sale heaven – a chance to pick up household items, gifts, clothes, and oodles of other items for cheap, cheap, prices. Your donations of items for sale are very welcome and may be left at the back of the Upper Hall marked “Bargain Sale.” All household items are welcome, including dishes, kitchen utensils, small appliances (vacuum cleaners in good working order), bedding and towels, clean used clothing and footwear for all ages, books, CDs, jewelry and other treasures. Please note: the Guild does not accept TVs or other large electronics. For more information please email Janis Waller: janis_waller@hotmail.com DIOCESAN MISSION CONFERENCE May 26, 8 am - 4 pm For more details see Events Calendar on www.vancouver.anglican.ca Please let the office know if you plan to attend, so that we can make a parish booking.
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. APRIL 2 Monday in Easter Week
Acts 2:14, 22-32 Ps 16:1, 5-11 Mt 28:8-15
Ps 93, 98 Ex 12:14-27 1 Cor 15:1-11
Ps 66 Jon 2:1-9 Mk 16:1-8
TUES. APRIL 3 Tuesday in Easter Week
Acts 2:14, 36-41 Ps 33:1-5, 18-22 Jn 20:11-18
Ps 103 Ex 12:28-39 1 Xor 15:12-28
Ps 111, 114 Is 30:18-21 Mk 16:9-20
WED. APRIL 4 Wednesday in Easter Week
Acts 3:1-10 Ps 105:1-9 Lk 24:13-35
Ps 97, 99 Ex 12:40-51 1 Cor 15:30-41
Ps 115 Mic 7:7-15 Mt 28:1-16
THU. APRIL 5 Thursday in Easter Week
Acts 3:11-26 Ps 8 Lk 24:36b-48
Ps 146, 147 Ex 13:3-10 1 Cor 15:41-50
Ps 148, 149 Ezek 37:1-14 Mt 28:16-20
FRI. APRIL 6 Friday in Easter Week
Acts 4:1-12 Ps 116:1-8 Jn 21:1-14
Ps 136 Ex 13:1-2, 11-16 1 Cor 15:51-58
Ps 118 Dan 12:1-4, 13 Lk 24:1-12
SAT. APRIL 7 Saturday in Easter Week
Acts 4:13-21 Ps 118:1-4, 22-29 Mk 16:9-15
Ps 145 Ex 13:17 – 14:4 2 Cor 4:16 – 5:10
Ps 104 Is 25:1-9 Mk 12:18-27
SUN. APRIL 8 Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35 Ps 133 1 Jn 1:1 – 2:2 John 20:19-31
Ps 146, 147 Ex 14:5-22 1 Jn 1:1-7
Ps 111, 112, 113 Is 43:8-13 Jn 14:1-7
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017
MASS TIMES
MON. APRIL 2 Monday in Easter Week
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. APRIL 3 Tuesday in Easter Week
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. APRIL 4 Wednesday in Easter Week
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. APRIL 5 Thursday in Easter Week
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. APRIL 6 Friday in Easter Week
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. APRIL 7 Saturday in Easter Week SUN. APRIL 8 Second Sunday of Easter
8:30 am 10:30 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm
Low Mass High Mass Silent Prayer Evening Prayer & Benediction
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
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & 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. 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 Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca, Warden: Doug Ibbott, 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca