High Mass
Second Sunday after Epiphany | January 20, 2013 | 10:30 am
Welcome 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 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 9:30 am 10:30 am
Formation | Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins High Mass
This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. The image on the front cover is taken from a 2011 photograph by Christine Hatfull.
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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 The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity gives Christians an annual opportunity to continue their quest for the unity they already share in Christ. It is also a time to gather in praise of the Triune God and to deepen the understanding of the ecumenical movement. By joining in this annual celebration Christians raise their voices, hands and hearts to God seeking the fulfillment of the prayer of Jesus, the Son of God, “that they all may be one.” The Week of Prayer also invites those who participate to use it as an opportunity to examine the effectiveness of the ecumenical movement in seeking to end the divisions among Christians. From the smallest to the largest communities, from all cultures, races and language groups, from all the baptized to all those in ordained ministry, the Week of Prayer is also an opportunity to ask examine the level of support they have given to this important movement in the life of the Church. An accounting of each Christian’s discipleship and faithfulness to the proclamation of the Gospel—the good news of reconciliation—can be taken every year during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. http://www.geii.org/week_of_prayer_for_christian_unity/ preparation/observing_the_week_of_prayer.html This Friday, January 25, 2013, at 7 pm, join Father Mark at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (near St. James’) in a special liturgy to mark the week of prayer for Christian unity. This service of celebration and prayer entitled – ‘What does God Require of Us?’ - is conducted in the tradition of India, from which this year’s theme comes. The full text of the service is available at www.geii.org under ‘Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God’. We hope that our St. James’ parishioners will make a special effort to be part of this important evening. See page 21 for more information about this special mass on Friday.
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Prelude on ‘Dundee’ — Healey Willan At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand. HYMN 366 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — God of Mercy, God of Grace
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
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Stand
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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THE 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 livest and reignest with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All
The Liturgy of the Word THE 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 Alll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
All read the Psalm together. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
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Sub-deacon Alll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
HYMN
Stand 156 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — The People That in Darkness Sat
THE HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
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 SERMON
Be Seated Mother Alexis Saunders (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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THE 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. Kneel
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.
All
THE 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. 14 | HIGH MASS
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 384 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on this first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
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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 Alll sing
THE 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.� +
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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.
Alll
Celebrant
Alll
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
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI Alll sing
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.
THE COMMUNION HYMN
Sit or kneel
302 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – O Thou, Who at Thy Eucharist
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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.
THE DISMISSAL
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Be Seated
Stand
ANGELUS
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FINAL HYMN 564 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us
POSTLUDE Tuba Tune — Mark Himmelman During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room 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 Glory of God and in loving memory and in thanksgiving for the life of Carl James Carlson and in loving memory of John and Dorothy Bergman by Elizabeth Brandson and in loving memory of Jean C. Moore by the family The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Shirley Hazel-Loader from Dennis Loader
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Formation on Sundays CHRISTIAN ECUMENICISM During the third week of January, churches across the northern hemisphere observe an event called the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. “At least once a year,” as the World Council of Churches tells us, Hearts are touched, and people realize that their neighbours' ways are not so strange.” This January, in celebration of our commonality as Christians, we will explore ecumenicism. “Ecumenicism” is a word that means nothing less than the promotion or movement toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation. After exploring the history of western ecumenical movements, we will learn about efforts made as particular Christian denominations reach out to others in loving dialogue:
January 20: The Ecumenical Life Leader: Fr. Mark Greenaway-Robbins
THE MYTH OF TODAY’S SECULAR WORLD-VIEW Many people assume that our world today is profoundly secular and that a secular world view is a necessary and logical result of modernity. Many of us accept the notion that an ideal moral and ethical political system can only operate in the absence of religious belief. In fact, however, religion has failed to disappear, and in the twenty-first century it thrives, diversifying and growing all over the world. In this series we confront the “myth” of the secular, shedding light upon the religious beliefs at the foundation of both our cultural epistemology and our social institutions. In the first part of this series we will play excerpts from a CBC radio broadcast entitled, “The Myth of the Secular” and discuss the contradictions behind the myth. We conclude with a look at the work of philosopher Charles Taylor (A Secular Age), who redefines secularization in light of its failure to uproot the religious and spiritual values of our age. January 27, February 3, February 10: “The Myth of the Secular”. Leaders: Leslie Arnovick and Tim Firth February 17: Charles Taylor on the Secular Age. Leader: Gordon Carkner (no Formation Session February 24)
Sundays at 9:30am in the Bishops’ Room - all welcome
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St. James’ News & Announcements PASTORAL UPDATE
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Last Sunday a medical emergency resulted in Ruth Greenaway-Robbins’ admission to hospital. Currently, she remains hospitalized, and she is not able to receive visitors. But your care for her is greatly appreciated; and we ask you to keep Ruth, Fr. Mark, Simeon and Ana in your prayers. We will keep you informed of her progress, and if you have a particular concern, please speak to one of the Wardens. The Rector and Wardens
Saturday, January 26, 2013
SEEKING CONFIRMATION? REAFFIRMATION? RECEPTION? If you desire the sacrament of confirmation, you are invited to participate in a course of preparation beginning the first week of February. Confirmation is an expression of deepening and conscious commitment to the way of Christ. Reaffirmation is an opportunity to renew your baptismal vows and Reception is for members who were confirmed in other churches and who now desire to be received into the Anglican Communion. The sacrament is a means of grace and strength for living out the vows made at baptism. We hope this may be a rich time of learning, prayer, and relationship building. If you are interested in preparation, please contact in person or via email Fr. Mark, rector@stjames.bc.ca, or Mtr. Jessica, assistant@stjames.bc.ca. The celebration of confirmation/reaffirmation/ reception will take place on April 28 at Christ Church Cathedral. The Rev. Mtr. Jessica Schaap
All parishioners are invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting to be held after the 10:15am mass. This meeting will run from 11:00am to 2:00pm. As usual, coffee and delicious refreshments will be provided. We look forward to having you join us. Jane Turner HOUSE BLESSINGS IN EPIPHANY The Church offers a special service of house blessing for its members. It is especially appropriate to do this during the season of Epiphany. If you would like to arrange to have your home blessed, please email Fr. Mark at rector@stjames.bc.ca or Mtr. Jessica at assistant@stjames.bc.ca. THE PASCHAL CANDLE Most of you are familiar with the Paschal Candle. It is the first flame lit from the new fire at the Easter Vigil, which represents the light of Christ rising to dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds. The candle is marked by special symbols: the cross; the Greek letters for alpha and omega reminding us that God is the beginning and the end; the current year, representing God present with us now; and five grains of incense representing the five wounds of Christ. The Paschal Candle is processed into the church at the Easter Vigil and remains in its holder near the altar throughout the Easter season, during which it is lit at all Masses held in the main sanctuary. The Paschal Candle is specially made and must be ordered in advance of Easter. It costs in the neighbourhood of $200. If you would like to support this meaningful tradition by making a donation toward the cost of the candle, please add the amount to your offering envelope, and on the outside of the HIGH MASS | 25
St. James’ News & Announcements envelope write the amount and beside it write “Paschal Candle”. If you do not use envelopes but would like to donate, please call the Church Office.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY SPECIAL SERVICE AT SACRED HEART CHURCH
MOTHERS’ UNION PARENTING COURSE Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm Please join us for Session Three next Wednesday, January 23, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Communicating with Family Members. Even if you have missed the first two sessions we would welcome grandparents, parents, and carers to join us for this stimulating discussion. Coffee and tea will be available and a light lunch of soup will be provided following the session. Thanks. Celia PASTORAL CARE ANNOUNCEMENT Joyce Locht will be absent from St James' during a three month internship as a postulant at St. David of Wales. From Jan 6 through Mar 31, please direct pastoral care inquiries and requests for support to the church office. office@stjames.bc.ca 604 685 2532.
This Friday, January 25, 2013, at 7 pm Sacred Heart Church (near St. James’)
MORE ORDO KALENDARS!
525 Campbell Ave.
Due to popular demand a small number of 2013 Ordo Kalendars have been reordered. If you would like to purchase one please see Reece Wrightman before they run out again.
(Travel east from St. James’ on Hastings St. and turn right on Campbell Ave, one block past Hawks Ave. The nearest cross street to the church is Pender.) We invite you to join our neighbourhood Roman Catholic Parish in a special liturgy to mark the week of prayer for Christian unity. This service of celebration and prayer entitled – ‘What does God Require of Us?’ - is conducted in the tradition of India, from which this year’s theme comes. The full
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING The annual vestry will take place on Sunday February 24 following High Mass. 26 | HIGH MASS
St. James’ News & Announcements text of the service is available at www.geii.org under ‘Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God’. (this website is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement) Your participation will be a very practical way of living out Christian ecumenicism, the theme of the current Sunday Formation sessions offered at St. James’. Father Mark will be preaching on that night, and we hope that our St. James’ parishioners will also make a special effort to be part of this important evening. CANADA’S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION Please join us at St. James’ Anglican Church, 303 East Cordova after High Mass at noon, Sunday, January 20th in the Bishops’ Room for a bowl of soup and conversation about St. James’ commitment to undo racism in our churches and communities and support the September 17 to 22 TRC events in Vancouver. We will update you on these events and ask for your ideas on what we can be doing at St. James’ to decolonize ourselves. Archbishop Fred J. Hiltz of the Anglican Church of Canada, said on January 1, 2013, “Love and right relations, one with another -- that is the real work of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Rooted in the tradition of the prophets and the gospel of Jesus, the churches have something to say about reconciliation, the sincerity of apology and the patience to wait for acceptance. We look to a new day when racism is a thing of the past and when relations between the First Nations Peoples of this land and all others who call it home are marked by respect.”
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION UPDATE FROM DIOCESE Dear Friends, This is the first of a series of regular updates you will receive over the next few months as we mobilize our Diocese to participate in the September 2013 Truth and Reconciliation National Event here in Vancouver. These communications are being sent to the designated contact person in each deanery, with copies to all Regional Deans, Archdeacons, the Diocesan Archivist, Bishop Mark MacDonald, and the Anglican representatives on the BC Ecumenical Advocates for Healing and Reconciliation. Please share these communications as widely as possible. 1. TRC National Event, Vancouver. The dates for the TRC event proper are Sept. 18-21 (Wednesday-Saturday). In addition, the Indian Residential Schools Survivors' Society and Reconciliation Canada, in partnership with many other community groups including churches, are planning "book-end" events around the hearings. These are: the All Nations Canoe Gathering on Sept. 17; the event "A New Way Forward" at BC Place on the evening of Sept. 21; and a Walk for Reconciliation on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 22. Church participation is welcome, and indeed essential, at all three of these events as well as at the TRC hearings themselves. The TRC hearings will be held in the facilities of the PNE at Hastings Park, which is within the parish boundaries of St David of Wales. We are hoping that it will be possible to designate St David's as the "parish church" for the TRC event, and that the parish will be able to co-ordinate spiritual support, and, to a limited extent, logistical support for our Diocese's participation in the TRC hearings. HIGH MASS | 27
St. James’ News & Announcements 2. Idle No More
SAVE YOUR STAMPS
This movement continues to gather momentum across the country and our church has declared its support for it. Non-indigenous people are welcome to participate in Idle No More events as they occur. Bishop Mark MacDonald has asked that we keep Chief Theresa Spence in our prayers, and also the meeting this coming Friday between leaders of the AFN and the Government of Canada. There are a number of Idle No More events planned for the Metro Vancouver area this Friday; please attend an event in your community if you can, and encourage others to do so.
Please save your used postage stamps for a new ongoing fundraiser for our Street Outreach Initiative. We are collecting stamps of all ages from all countries. Please tell your friends so we can make this endeavour as successful as possible.
3. Resources Useful information and updates can be found on the website of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (www.trc.ca) and KAIROS Canada (www.kairoscanada.org). Also, Laurel Dykstra, Clarence Li, or myself would be happy to speak to a parish, deanery gathering, or other group or event. If you know of anyone else who would like to be part of this network and assist in getting the word out, please let me know and I will add his or her name to the list. Thank you for supporting and participating in this important work! Simyuwinhl Gibuum Liksjok The Rev. Michael Batten Rector, St David's Church 2475 Franklin Street Vancouver BC V5K 1X3 Tel: 604.253.8524
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ORGANIST DAVID PALMER IN RECITAL Wed, February 6, 8pm St James’ Anglican Church Thanks to the Royal Canadian College of Organists' travelling clinician programme and St. James’ Anglican Church, eminent organist David Palmer will present a program of interesting, varied, and entertaining works by Johann Krebs, William Albright, Henri Mulet, and others. A native of Victoria, BC, David Palmer has performed from coast to coast in Canada, and has given recitals in such American centres as San Francisco, Washington and New York. In Europe, he has played in England and France, including recitals in the cathedrals of Chartres and Notre Dame in Paris. CBC Radio has broadcast nationally many of his performances, both solos and appearances with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. He is Past-President of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, a Professor Emeritus in the School of Music at the University of Windsor, and Organist and Choir Director of All Saints’ Church, Windsor. Admission is by donation. Thanks, Gerald Harder
St. James’ News & Announcements NEW HOME WANTED FOR TWO LOVELY YOUNG CATS I have recently moved into a community house and will need to find a new home for my lovely cats, a mother and her daughter. They are well behaved, spayed, professional litter box users, cuddle well and the one even plays fetch! These cats were given to me as a gift and I am very sad to leave them and want to make sure they find a good home. If you, or someone you know, is interested in taking on these furry friends, please contact me: scott.jennym@gmail.com. Thank you. Jenny Scott LADY GARDEN We are looking for several committed volunteers to help with the watering of the Lady Garden. This involves setting up the sprinkler, and letting it run for an hour or two every few days during the summer months. No heavy lifting, no digging and no green thumb required! Last summer the garden suffered greatly due to lack of water, and we want to prevent that from happening this year. Please contact the office if you can offer assistance, and we will set up a schedule for the upcoming season.
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Offices and Mass Times 2012 MON. JANUARY 21ST
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Agnes, Child Martyr at Rome, 304 TUES. JANUARY 22ND
For our growth and maturity in Christ 6:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
St. Vincent, Deacon of Saragossa and 1st Martyr of Spain, 304 WED. JANUARY 23RD
For the Leaders and the People of Spain 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi, 1st woman ordained priest, 1944 THU. JANUARY 24TH
For all ordained Priests 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, Teacher of the Faith, 1622 FRI. JANUARY 25TH
For those in any kind of need 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
The Conversion of St. Paul SAT. JANUARY 26TH
For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
SS. Timothy and Titus, companions of St. Paul SUN. JANUARY 27TH
For the building up of the Church in Christ 8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Epiphany II
Meetings and Events at St. James’ January
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20 Sun | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
21 Mon | 7:00 PM
Private Rental, Bishops’ Room
21 Mon | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
22 Tues | 2:00 PM 22 Tue | 7:00 PM
SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri until 6:30pm) Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
23 Wed | 10:00 AM
MU Parenting Course, Bishops’ Room
24 Thu | 8:00 AM
Latino Lunch, lunch served at 12 noon, Crypt
24 Thu | 10:30 AM
EfM, Bishops’ Room
24 Thu | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
25 Fri | 8:00 AM
Sanctuary Guild
26 Sat | 11:00 AM
Parish Council Meeting, Parish Hall (after the 10:15 mass)
26 Sat | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
Daily Lectionary DATE
DAILY MASS
HEB 5:1-10 PS 110 MK 2:18-22 COL 1:24-29 PS 31:1-5 LK 12:4-12
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM PS 25 IS 44:6-8, 21-23 EPH 4:1-16 PS 26, 28 IS 44:9-20 EPH 4:17-32
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM PS 9, 15 GEN 8:6-22 MK 3:7-19A PS 36, 39 GEN 9:1-17 MK 3:19B-35
MON. JANUARY 21ST
HEB 7:1-3, 15-17 PS 110 MK 3:1-6 PR 3:13-18 PS 119:97-104 MT 5:13-16
PS 38 IS 44:24 – 45:7 EPH 5:1-14 PS 37:1-18 IS 45:5-17 EPH 5:15-33
PS 119:25-48 GEN 9:18-29 MK 4:1-20 PS 37:19-42 GEN 11:1-9 MK 4:21-34
FRI. JANUARY 25TH
ACTS 26:9-23 PS 67 MT 10:16-22
PS 19 IS 45:18-25 PHIL 3:4B-11
PS 119:89-112 SIR 39:1-10 ACTS 9:1-22
SAT. JANUARY 26TH
NEH 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 PS 19 1 COR 12:12-31A LK 4:14-21 NEH 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 PS 19 1 COR 12:12-31A LK 4:14-21
PS 30, 32 IS 46:1-13 EPH 6:10-24
PS 42, 43 GEN 12:9 – 13:1 MK 5:1-20
PS 63:1-8, 98 IS 47:1-15 HEB 10:19-31
PS 103 GEN 13:2-18 JN 5:2-18
TUES. JANUARY 22ND
WED. JANUARY 23RD
THU. JANUARY 24TH
SUN. JANUARY 27TH
HIGH MASS | 31
PARISH STAFF
THE CLERGY Rector
Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca
Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap assistant@stjames.bc.ca Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number)
days off: Monday, Saturday Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross
Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Business Manager
John Van Luven
Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist and Choirmaster Gerald Harder Assistant Organist Bruce McKenzie PARISH OFFICERS
Deacon
Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532 CLERGY AVAILABILITY For immediate contact or within a few hours their cell numbers are: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941
days off: Friday, Saturday Mother Jessica Schaap 604-880-4938
days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Rector’s Warden Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Paul Stanwood 604-263-0138 Assoc. Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Building Project Communication EMAIL: project@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Treasurer
Envelope Secretary Parish Privacy Officer
You may need to leave a message if we are
available to all in any circumstances and
Philip Green Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL
engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be
Eleanor Beckett Graham Murchie Angela Van Luven
Chair Secretary
Jane Turner Erin Kenny
encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, January 26th, Father Mark is on-call for emergency situations.
303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4
Our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator , Joyce
telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca web: www.stjames.bc.ca
Locht is on leave until April 1, 2013. Please contact the office for pastoral care and support until her return.
parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm