Easter Sunday -- April 21, 2019

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 21, 2019 | 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 & Procession, 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.

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A Reflection RESURRECTION PRAYER Dear God, Thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for the victory and power in your Name.

Thank you that you hold the keys over death, that by your might, Jesus was raised from the grave, paving the way for us to have new life with you. Thank you that you had a plan, that you made a way.

We confess our need for you…fresh…new…again. We ask that you renew our hearts, minds, and lives, for the days ahead. We pray for your refreshing over us.

Keep your words of truth planted firm within us, help us to keep focused on what is pure and right, give us the power to be obedient to your word. And when the enemy reminds us where we have been, hissing his lies and attacks our way, we trust that your voice speaks louder and stronger, reminding us we are safe with you and that your purposes and plans will not fail. We ask that you will be our defense and rear guard, keeping our way clear, removing the obstacles, and covering the pitfalls. Lord, lead us on your level ground.

Shine your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world, for your glory and purposes. Set you way before us. May all your plans succeed. May we reflect your peace and hope to a world that so desperately needs your presence and healing.

Thanks be to you God, for your indescribable gift! To you be glory and honor, on this Resurrection Day, and forever.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Debbie McDaniel https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/easter-prayers-celebrate-resurrection-day-victory.html

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Notes

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PRELUDE Prayer of St Gregory — Alan Hovhaness Parafrasi su 'Victimae paschali laudes' – Valentino Donella

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

All

The Lord is risen from the dead, alleluia.

Who for our sake hung upon the tree, alleluia.

All

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

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

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.

Stand

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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

SECOND READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians.

If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.

1 Corinthians 15:19-26

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.

Stand

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!

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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 Fr. Matthew Johnson

(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

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.

All

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.

All

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God’s help.

All

Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return unto the Lord?

I will, with God’s help.

All

Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ?

I will, with God’s help.

All

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself?

I will, with God’s help.

All

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

I will, with God’s help.

All

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

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.

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 215 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain Come, ye faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness; God hath brought his Israel into joy from sadness: loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; led them with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters.

'Tis the spring of souls today: Christ hath burst his prison, and from three days' sleep in death as a sun hath risen.

All the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying from his light, to whom we give laud and praise undying.

Now the queen of seasons, bright with the day of splendour, with the royal feast of feasts, comes its joy to render; comes to glad Jerusalem, who with true affection welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection.

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Neither might the gates of death, nor the tomb's dark portal, nor the watchers, nor the seal hold thee as a mortal; but today amidst the twelve thou didst stand, bestowing that thy peace which evermore passeth human knowing.

Alleluia now we cry to our King immortal, who triumphant burst the bars of the tomb's dark portal; alleluia, with the Son God the Father praising; alleluia, yet again to the Spirit raising.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

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It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things.

But chiefly we are bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath restored us to everlasting life.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS

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.

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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. Those who wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

MOTET

Ye choirs of new Jerusalem, your sweetest notes employ, the paschal victory to hymn in strains of holy joy.

For Judah's Lion bursts his chains, crushing the serpent's head; and cries aloud through death's domains to wake the imprisoned dead.

Devouring depths of hell their prey at his command restore; his ransomed hosts pursue their way where Jesus goes before.

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Triumphant in his glory now to him all power is given; to him in one communion bow all saints in earth and heaven.

While we his soldiers praise our King, his mercy we implore, within his palace bright to bring and keep us evermore.

All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost to thee, while endless ages run.

Ye choirs of new Jerusalem — Charles Villiers Stanford

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

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

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

All

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

Stand

Be Seated

Stand

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REGINA COELI

All

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!

For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!

All

Let us pray.

O God, by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you have brought joy to the whole world: grant that, 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 Allegro giocoso — Denis Bédard § § §

We express our thanks to our instrumental musicians this morning: Jeremy Vint — Trumpet and Preston Lee — Trumpet

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.

In loving memory of my dad, Stanley Clyde Lou-Hing, from Sharon Lou-Hing.

In memory of Herbert & Maureen Klassen from Paul and Dorothy Stanwood.

“In loving memory of Phui-Thin Loo who left us 59 years ago to be with the Lord, and also in fond memory of Won-Tshin Ho. Forever remembered by their children and families.”

In thanksgiving for many blessings from Peter & Linda Lai.

With thanksgiving, from June.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY We made it! We made it through another Lent!

As Christians we talk a lot about journey and Holy Week is a time when we journey (literally) with Jesus, acting out his last few days before His resurrection. Why? Because we need to. The walk through Holy Week, gives us a glimpse of the cost God was willing to pay to be in right relationship with humanity once more. The good news? It is not the end! The journey continues!

Over 2000 years later we journey on with God as the Body of Christ here in Vancouver and in communion with Christians around the world. One bread, one body.

There is a good deal of mystery surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. I often think of the movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark when I think about the leap of faith into the mystery of life with God. I once had a teacher who told me that you can get 90% of the way there with God through scripture, prayer and praise, but the last 10%, that’s where real faith 28 | THE THURIBLE

comes in and you have to leap, like Indiana Jones as he runs the gauntlet of tasks (including the invisible bridge over the chasm) to get to the Holy Grail and bring it back to save his dad’s life.

This year as some of you know, I’ll be off on a journey during Easter on the Camino De Santiago in France and Spain.

I’ve tried to pack light, but also for every possible scenario.

Sitting on my kitchen floor last night I realized that some of the stuff I wanted to take needed to be stripped away. What will come will come, and I’m going to have to trust that God will do the heavy lifting (spiritually, I’m going to have to heave myself along the trail, which will be a miracle to behold I’m sure)!

I’ll miss you while I’m away and I’ll be praying that this coming Easter season will bring you renewed faith and new hope in Christ Risen.

See you in five weeks.

Mother Lucy

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

INSIDE: 

Today at St. James’

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Our Parish

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Daily Lectionary Mass this Week

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ EASTER SUNDAY 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 Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS & PROCESSION 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.

MARMALADE & PRESERVE SALE Sun. April 28, at High Mass Coffee Hour To pre-order marmalade call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213.

FORMATION There will be Thursday night formation with Fr. Kevin on May 2 & 9 at 6 pm – 8 pm. The first evening will be The Heartbeat exercise with Fr. Kevin, an initiative from the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.

The second evening will be a tour of the church and vestry with a “Why we do what we do, and What is that?” Q&A with Fr. Kevin.

You must register via email with Fr. Kevin for these sessions, and it would be good if a couple of people could volunteer to bring simple finger food or come and heat up soup as we have done during Lent.

Please respond to fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca to confirm your attendance.

PARKING Parishioners who still park in Victory House please turn in your fobs and keys as parking for clergy, staff and parishioners will cease to be available as of April 30. Alternate Sunday and Holy Day parking is available at Cooper Place so you need to contact the office for Cooper Place fobs and to pay the annual fee.

APPEAL FOR MISSING BOOKMARK With a view to completing a set of five leather St. James’ Centennial (1981) bookmarks for inclusion in parish archives, Elizabeth Murray is seeking one missing dark-blue bookmark. It would be much appreciated if this missing colour could be found and donated, bringing this archival mission to a satisfactory conclusion. The bookmark project was initiated by Elizabeth, designed by Frits Jacobsen, and produced by R.C. Brady & Company, Oxford Street, London. Five hundred bookmarks were ordered (and sold) in red, green, blue, ivory, and black – all imprinted in gold.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. APRIL 22 Monday in Easter Week

Acts 2:14, 22-32 Ps 16:1, 5-11 Mt 28:8-15

Ps 93, 98 Jon 2:1-9 1 Cor 15:1-11

Ps 66 Ex 12:14-27 Jn 14:1-14

TUES. APRIL 23 Tuesday in Easter Week

Acts 2:14, 36-41 Ps 33:1-5, 18-22 Jn 20:11-18

Ps 103 Is 30:18-21 1 Cor 15:12-28

Ps 111, 114 Ex 12:28-39 Jn 14:15-31

WED. APRIL 24 Wednesday in Easter Week

Acts 3:1-10 Ps 105:1-9 Lk 24:13-35

Ps 97, 99 Mic 7:7-15 1 Cor 15:30-41

Ps 115 Ex 12:40-51 Jn 15:1-11

THU. APRIL 25 Thursday in Easter Week

Acts 3:11-26 Ps 8 Lk 24:36b-48

Ps 146, 147 Ezek 37:1-14 1 Cor 15:41-50

Ps 148, 149 Ex 13:3-10 Jn 15:12-27

FRI. APRIL 26 Friday in Easter Week

Acts 4:1-12 Ps 116:1-8 Jn 21:1-14

Ps 136 Dan 12:1-4, 13 1 Cor 15:51-58

Ps 118 Ex 13:1-2, 11-16 Jn 16:1-15

SAT. APRIL 27 Saturday in Easter Week

Acts 4:13-21 Ps 118:1-4, 22-29 Mk 16:9-15

Ps 145 Is 25:1-9 2 Cor 4:16 – 5:10

Ps 104 Ex 13:17 – 14:4 Jn 16:16-33

SUN. APRIL 28 2nd Sunday of Easter

Acts 5:17-32 Ps 118:14-29 Rev 1:408 Jn 20:19-31

Ps 146, 147 Is 43:8-13 1 Pet 2:2-10

Ps 111, 112, 113 Ex 14:5-22 Jn 14:1-7

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017

MASS TIMES

MON. APRIL 22 Monday in Easter Week

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

TUES. APRIL 23 Tuesday in Easter Week

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. APRIL 24 Wednesday in Easter Week

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. APRIL 25 Thursday in Easter Week

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. APRIL 26 Friday in Easter Week

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. APRIL 27 Saturday in Easter Week SUN. APRIL 28 2nd Sunday of Easter

8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

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

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

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

We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915

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

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Peggy Smyth wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Jenny Johnson Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr

Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood

St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca