High mass epiph 2 jan 17 2016 web

High Mass

Second Sunday after Epiphany | January 17, 2016 | 10:30 am

Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES  To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;  To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;  To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;  To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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

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

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

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

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

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children 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 You have been called to be in the world without being of the world.

If the salt loses its savour it is good for nothing.

Therefore don’t reject the world and don’t cut yourself off from people, but love them as Jesus, the Redeemer, did.

But where the world is nothing but the pride of life, lust of the eyes, and desire of the flesh, then flight alone is proper.

If you were to value this world you could not be God’s friend.

Your only ambition must be to proclaim in word and deed Christ’s gospel of freedom, justice and love.

For this use the most effective means without supposing that they can replace God’s grace.

You are free to do the work you want to do.

You can live as a religious and be a witness to the Lord in every kind of work.

Discover for yourself what seems the most fruitful field for you.

Be enterprising and creative.

God blesses the risks undertaken for His sake.

Rule for a New Brother, Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd, London: 1973

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE

At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT All the earth bows down before you, O God, and sings to you, sings out your Name, O Most High. Psalm Be joyful in God, all you lands: sing the glory of his Name: sing the glory of his praise.

Omnis terra (Mode IV)

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Setting: Mass for three voices — William Byrd

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Almighty God, thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world.

May thy people, illumined by thy word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

All

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Isaiah.

For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. You shall no more be termed Forsaken, and your land shall no more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called My Delight Is in Her, and your land Married; for the Lord delights in you, and your land shall be married. For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your builder marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.

Isaiah 62:1-5

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Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness to the clouds.

Your righteousness is like the strong mountains, your justice like the great deep; you save both man and beast, O Lord. Antiphon How priceless is your love, O God! your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings.

They feast upon the abundance of your house; you give them drink from the river of your delights. Antiphon

For with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light.

Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you, and your favour to those who are true of heart. Antiphon Psalm 36:5-10 EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

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

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.

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Sub-deacon Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter

Stand

Alleluia. Praise the Lord, all ye angels of his: praise him all his host. Alleluia. Praise him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye shining stars! Alleluia.

Laudate Deum, omnes angeli (Mode V)

HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People

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.

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.

Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it.

When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now."

Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

John 2:1-11

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The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be Seated Deacon Joyce Locht (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

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Stand

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant

In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

All

After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy.

Hear our prayer.

All All

Stand

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.

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.

All

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

All

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

Iubilate Deo, universa terra (Mode I)

HYMN

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

162 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Sing of God Made Manifest Sing of God made manifest in a child robust and blest, to whose home in Bethlehem where a star had guided them, magi came and gifts unbound, signs mysterious and profound: myrrh and frankincense and gold grave and God and King foretold.

Sing of God made manifest when at Jordan John confessed, "I should be baptized by you, but your bidding I will do."

Then from heaven a double sign-dove-like Spirit, voice divine-hailed the true Anointed One: "This is my beloved Son."

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Sing of God made manifest when Christ came as wedding guest and at Cana gave a sign, turning water into wine; further still was love revealed as he taught, forgave, and healed, bringing light and life to all who would listen to God's call.

Sing of God made manifest on the cloud-capped mountain's crest, where both voice and vision waned until Christ alone remained: glimpse of glory, pledge of grace, given as Jesus set his face towards the waiting cross and grave, sign of hope that God would save.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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Stand

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

Through Jesus Christ our Lord; For thou art the fountain of light and life for all thy creation: thou hast made us in thine own image, and dost raise us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour.

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 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.

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: Mass for three voices — William Byrd

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

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.

Allll

Celebrant

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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: Mass for three voices — William Byrd

THE COMMUNION Celebrant All

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

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

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

When you receive the Holy Bread 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 O pie pelicane, Jesu dulcissime, salus et vita, qui roseo cruore nos reficis et carne tua pascis, veni et moesta corda ab omnia macula semper emunda.

O worshipful pelican, most sweet Jesus, salvation and life, who refreshes us with thy blood and feeds us with thy flesh, come and by your sorrowful heart cleanse us from all stain for evermore.

O pie pelicane — Hans Leo Hassler

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 341 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — God of Mercy, God of Grace God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face.

Shine upon us, Saviour, shine, fill your Church with light divine, and your saving health extend unto earth's remotest end.

Let the people praise you, Lord; be by all that live adored.

Let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour King; at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey.

Let the people praise you, Lord; earth shall then its fruits afford; God to us all blessings give, we to God devoted live; all below, and all above, one in joy, and light, and love.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

Stand

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Celebrant

All

God of glory, thou dost nourish us with bread from heaven.

Fill us with thy Holy Spirit, that through us thy light may shine in all the world.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen.

BLESSING Celebrant

All

Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: 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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Be Seated

Stand

ANGELUS

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HYMN 564 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us o'er the world's tempestuous sea; guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, for we have no help but thee; yet possessing every blessing, if our God our Father be.

Savior, breathe forgiveness o'er us; all our weakness thou dost know; thou didst tread this earth before us; thou didst feel its keenest woe; lone and dreary, faint and weary, through the desert thou didst go.

Spirit of our God, descending, fill our hearts with heavenly joy; love with every passion blending pleasure that can never cloy; thus provided, pardoned, guided, nothing can our peace destroy.

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POSTLUDE Finale Jubilante — Healey Willan During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

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

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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Greater Glory of God and in loving memory of Carl James Carlson from the family.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY I suspect I am not alone in finding it ironic that the Communique from the meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion (in which the Episcopal Church of the United States is suspended from the decision-making and representative processes of the Communion for three years as a result of changing its marriage canon to permit same-sex marriage) was published on Friday, and that tomorrow sees the beginning of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

for every human being is the same, regardless of their sexuality, and that the church should never by its actions give any other impression". But at the same time they seek to discipline a member church (and by implication others, including possibly our own Anglican Church of Canada, which follow suit) which has chosen, after much prayerful reflection and debate, to demonstrate this inclusive love of God for all in this particular practical way.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

It is a hopeful sign that the Primates explicitly condemn homophobic prejudice and violence, resolve to work together to offer pastoral care and loving service irrespective of sexual orientation, reject criminal sanctions against same-sex attracted people, and, recognising "that the Christian church and within it the Anglican Communion have often caused deep hurt to people on the basis of sexual orientation", express their "profound sorrow" for this and "affirm again that God's love

One might well echo the words of a familiar 19th century hymn, The Church's one foundation, written in another time of controversy, "their (the saints') cry goes up, 'How long?'" How long before the Church of God, fractured by its many divisions and its attempts over the centuries to determine who is in and who is out, learns to become what it is called to be, the embodiment of Christ's selfgiving and inclusive love for all peoples in the richness of their diversity?

So pray this week for the Unity of all Christians, for our Anglican Communion and especially for the Episcopal Church, our sister and neighbour, mindful of the words of Jesus in John 13 & 17: "Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples." "Father, may they all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe."

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Today at St. James’

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Our Parish Commemoration

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Relationships &

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Fellowships Daily Lectionary Mass this Week

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Fr. Kevin

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH THANK YOU Thank you for your wonderful and very generous response to our Advent food collection drive for Aboriginal youth in need. Hampers were given out at Christmas, and more are being distributed this month.

So far your donations of food have been given to street-involved young men, to new moms, and to a young man who has just gotten his first apartment and had nothing in his cupboards. These young people, and also our colleagues at Urban Native Youth Association, were very touched by the messages written in your Christmas cards. With grateful thanks for making such a difference in the lives of our community’s Aboriginal youth and their children. The Mother’s Union & The Coming Home Society

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AVM FEBRUARY 21, 2016: MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Annual Vestry Meeting will be held in the Parish Hall after High Mass on Sunday Feb. 21. This Vestry will include the Priest-In-Charge's Direction to the Parish, a review the reports for 2015, including the Auditor's Report, and the election of officers.

The meeting will begin at 12:15 and is usually approximately one hour in duration. Coffee and tea will be served, you are invited to bring a bag lunch.

The Nominating Committee, Fr. Kevin, Reece Wrightman and Betty Carlson, have placed the nominations board in the Narthex. Several people have agreed to let their names stand for some of the elected positions. We invite anyone who is willing to serve in any capacity, or knows of someone who they feel has the qualifications, to add those names to the board. Alongside the board, copies of the position descriptions will be available for review. The person nominating must have the approval of the nominee to let their name stand. Also, both nominee and nominator's name must be entered. You are also free to contact any of the nominating committee members with questions/suggestions.

PARISHIONER PARKING RENEWAL FOR 2016 If you wish to renew or obtain parking, please see Reece Wrightman or the Church Office. If you know your fob number, please note it with your payment.

FREE PARKING ON SUNDAYS As a gift to St. James' Church, City Centre Care Society is providing free Sunday parking for parishioners in the parking lot on Cordova Street, between Cooper Place and St. James' Place. Access it by the alley from either Dunlevy or Gore Streets.

Note: free on Sundays only.

REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY AVM DEADLINE The January 15th deadline has passed!

Please submit any outstanding Annual reports as soon as possible. The Office needs time to compile the reports for the Annual Vestry Meeting on February 21, so the earlier we receive your submissions the easier it will be for us. Please list the members of your group or guild in your report. Thank you, Linda & Deanna, Office Managers KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

This week the Gospel Reading today tells us about when Jesus, his mother, and his disciples were invited to a wedding in Canaan. Often, when people celebrate a wedding they have wine to drink. Wine is made from grapes that are squished and left for a long time in a barrel. Jesus' mother, Mary, came to Jesus during the wedding and said that the wine was all gone. Mary told the servants to help her son in whatever way he asked of them. Jesus asked to be taken to the big pots of water. He then told the servants to pour that water into smaller bottles and take it to the groom. They did so, and the groom was very happy he had more wine to serve his guests! Jesus had turned ordinary water into wine! Only the servants knew where the wine had come from...the big pots of water! This was one of the ways in which God showed that his Son Jesus, was very special and could perform miracles which no one else would be able to. Only the Son of God. Dear God, Thank you for sharing your Son as the light of the world. Amen.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING All parish members are invited to attend the Parish Council (PC) meeting scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2016 (10:15 am to 2:00 pm with Mass in the middle).

PC meets three times per year (January, May & September), includes leaders of all church guilds & ministries, and is the principal consultative body for discerning and maintaining the vision and ministry of the Parish between vestry meetings.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS LIFE IN THE MARGINS: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Fri., Feb. 5, 6:30 - 9:30 pm & Sat., Feb. 6, 10 am – 4 pm Jacob's Well, 239 Main Street Jacob's Well, a para-church community in the Downtown Eastside, is offering a workshop where we explore God’s heart for people living on the margins of society.

We will wrestle with hard questions and draw out truths from both Old and New Testaments on justice, the gospel, and friendship across socio-economic barriers, as well as sharing our experiences from life in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. We hope that this workshop will spark your imagination as you live out God’s call to love people pushed to the margins of your own neighbourhood, school, church, or workplace.

E-mail workshop@jacobswell.ca to register or call 604.681.4898. The workshop costs $20 in advance, or $25 at the door. Saturday lunch is included. For more information on us, please check out our website: www.jacobswell.ca.

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COMMEMORATION The Confession of Saint Peter the Apostle January 18

Today we commemorate the confession of Simon Peter as told in the Gospel according to Matthew.

When Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Simon spoke up and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!” Jesus then responded: “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! It was not flesh and blood that revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.”

In telling this story, the evangelist showed that every confession of Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God,” is always a gift from God. It is not something that human beings can discover by their own powers, nor is it a truth obvious to anyone who looks at the historical Jesus without the help of the Holy Spirit. The natural power of sight needs to be fulfilled by God’s merciful gift of insight.

Today’s feast was instituted by the Episcopal Church of the United States to complement the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul on January twenty-fifth. Together these two feasts provide a suitable beginning and end for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which all Churches now observe at this time of year. As Paul’s conversion reminds Christians that they are united in a call to proclaim Jesus among the nations, so Peter’s confession reminds Christians that they are united in the basis of this mission, which is the inspired knowledge of Jesus Christ, “the Son of the living God.” For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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COMMEMORATION

St. Wulfstan Bishop of Worcester, 1095 January 19 Wulfstan was one of the few Anglo-Saxon bishops to retain his see after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Beloved by all classes of society for his humility, charity, and courage, he was born in Warwickshire about 1008, and educated in the Benedictine abbeys of Evesham and Peterborough. He spent most of his life in the cathedral monastery of Worcester as monk, prior, and then as bishop of the see from 1062 until his death on January 18, 1095. He accepted the episcopate with extreme reluctance, but having resigned himself to it, he administered the diocese with great effectiveness. Since the see of Worcester was claimed by the province of York before its affiliation as a suffragan see of Canterbury in 1070, Wulfstan was consecrated at York. As bishop, he rapidly became famous for his continued monastic asceticism and personal sanctity.

Even though Wulfstan had been sympathetic to King Harold of Wessex, he was among those who submitted to William the Conqueror at Berkhamstead in 1066. He therefore was allowed to retain his see. At first, the Normans tended to disparage him for his lack of learning and his inability to speak French, but he became one of William’s most trusted advisers and administrators, and remained loyal in support of William I and William II in their work of reform and orderly government. He assisted in the compilation of the Domesday Book, and supported William I against the rebellious barons in 1075. William came to respect a loyalty based on principle and not on self-seeking. Archbishop Lanfranc also recognized the strength of Wulfstan’s character, and the two men worked together to end the practice at Bristol of kidnapping Englishmen and selling them as slaves in Ireland.

Because he was the most respected prelate of the Anglo-Saxon Church, Wulfstan’s profession of canonical obedience to William the Conqueror’s Archbishop of Canterbury, Lanfranc, proved to be a key factor in the transition from Anglo-Saxon to Anglo-Norman Christianity. William’s policy, however, was to appoint his own fellow-Normans to the English episcopate, and by the time of William’s death, in 1087, Wulfstan was the only English-born bishop still living.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. JANUARY 18 The Confession of St. Peter

Acts 4:8-13 Ps 23 Mt 16:13-19

Ps 66, 67 Ezek 3:4-11 Acts 10:34-44

Ps 118 Ezek 34:11-16 Jn 21:15-22

TUES. JANUARY 19 St. Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095

1 Sam 16:1-13 Ps 89:19-27 Mk 2:23-28

Ps 26, 28 Gen 9:1-17 Heb 5:7-14

Ps 36, 39 Is 44:9-20 Jn 3:16-21

WED. JANUARY 20 St. Fabian, Bishop & Martyr of Rome, 250

1 Sam 17:32-51 Ps 144:1-10 Mk 3:1-6

Ps 38 Gen 9:18-29 Heb 6:1-12

Ps 119:25-48 Is 44:24 – 45:7 Jn 3:22-36

THU. JANUARY 21 St. Agnes, Child Martyr at Rome, 304

Est 13:8-14, 17 Ps 116:1-8 Mt 10:17-22

Ps 37:1-18 Gen 11:1-9 Heb 6:13-20

Ps 37:19-42 Is 45:5-17 Jn 4:1-15

FRI. JANUARY 22 St. Vincent, Deacon of Saragossa & 1st Martyr of Spain, 304

Col 1:24-29 Ps 31:1-5 Lk 12:4-12

Ps 31 Gen 11:27 – 12:8 Heb 7:1-17

Ps 35 Is 45:18-25 Jn 4:16-26

SAT. JANUARY 23 Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi, 1st woman ordained priest, 1944

2 Sam 1:1-4, 11-12, 19-27 Ps 80:1-7 Jn 8:51-59

Ps 30, 32 Gen 12:9 – 13:1 Heb 7:18-28

Ps 42, 43 Is 46:1-13 Jn 4:27-42

SUN. JANUARY 24 Epiphany III

Neh 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Ps 19 1 Cor 12:12-31a Lk 4:14-21

Ps 63:1-8, 98 Gen 13:2-18 Gal 2:1-10

Ps 103 Is 47:1-15 Mk 7:31-37

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MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. JANUARY 18 The Confession of St. Peter

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For the World Council of Churches and for unity among Christians

TUES. JANUARY 19 St. Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. JANUARY 20 St. Fabian, Bishop and Martyr of Rome, 250

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. JANUARY 21 St. Agnes, Child Martyr at Rome, 304

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. JANUARY 22 St. Vincent, Deacon of Saragossa & 1st Martyr of Spain, 304

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. JANUARY 23 Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi, 1st woman ordained priest, 1944

For all affected by addiction

SUN. JANUARY 24

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

Epiphany III

For civic leaders in our country

For those seeking employment

For the development of faith in the children amongst us

For steadfast faith in all who serve in diaconal ministries

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

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

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

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

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

Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am

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

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin Hunt on his cell phone at: 778984-3208.

You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

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

Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca 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