High mass epiph 3 jan 26 2014 web

High Mass

Third Sunday after the Epiphany | January 26, 2014 | 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 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 9:45 AM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

Formation on Sundays: How Do Images of Christ Become Meaningful?, with Professor Carol Knicely Rosary Prayers, Lady Chapel High Mass followed by Coffee Hour Evensong and Benediction, Blessed Sacrament Church

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The image on the front cover is the Tree of Life, carved on the credence table in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel by parishioner, George Buxton in memory of his son, killed in WWI. Erratum: The image on the front cover of the January 19th booklet was 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 union that binds the members of Christ together is not the union of proud confidence in the power of an organization. The Church is united by the humility as well as by the charity of her members. Hers is the union that comes from the consciousness of individual fallibility and poverty, from the humility which recognizes its own limitation and accepts them, the meekness that cannot take upon itself to condemn, but can only forgive because it is conscious that it has itself been forgiven by Christ.

The union of Christians is a union of friendship and mercy, a bearing of one another’s burdens in the sharing of divine forgiveness. Christian forgiveness is not confined merely to those who are members of the Church. To be a Christian one must love all people, including not only one’s own enemies but even those who claim to be the “enemies of God.” “Whosoever is angry with his brother or sister shall be in danger of judgement. Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that persecute and speak calumny of you, that you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven.”

The solidarity of the Christian community is not based on the awareness that the Church has authority to cast out to anathematise, but on the realisation that Christ has given her the power to forgive sin in his name and to welcome the sinner to the banquet of his love in the holy Eucharist.

More than this, the Church is aware of the divine mission to bring forgiveness and peace to all men and women. This means not only that the sacraments are there for all who will approach them, but that Christians themselves must bring love, mercy and justice into the lives of their neighbours, in order to reveal to them the presence of Christ in his Church. And this can only be done if all Christians strive generously to love and serve all people with whom thy come into contact in their daily lives.

Thomas Merton, The Power and Meaning of Love, London, 1976, pp142-3, quoted in Celebrating the Seasons, Canterbury Press, 1999.

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE

Ach Gott und Herr—J. G. Wa At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT The Lord was walking beside the sea of Galilee when he saw two brothers, Peter and Andrew; and he called them, saying, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Dominus secus mare (Mode I)

KYRIE ELEISON Missa secunda — Hans Leo Hassler

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See facing page)

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All Celebrant

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

All

Almighty God, by grace alone thou dost call us and accept us in thy service.

Strengthen us by thy Spirit, and make us worthy of thy call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Amen.

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Isaiah.

But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

Isaiah 9:1-4

Reader Alll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? Antiphon One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; To behold the fair beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Antiphon Psalm 27:1, 5-6

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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

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

Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Sub-deacon Alll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter

Stand

Alleluia. The Lord is King, the earth may be glad thereof: yea, the multitude of the isles may be glad thereof. Alleluia. The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. Alleluia.

Dominus regnavit, exsultet terra (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles - the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to proclaim, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea - for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them.

Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

Matthew 4:12-23

SERMON

Be Seated Jenny Scott, Pastoral Placement student (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Stand

Leader

From the rising of the sun to its setting, let us pray to the Lord.

All

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

Hear our prayer.

All All

After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

The celebrant concludes the prayers with a collect.

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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.

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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

Be seated

The right hand of the Lord has struck with power; the right hand of the Lord has exalted me; I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord.

Dextera Domini (Mode II)

OFFERTORY HYMN

Stand

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

353 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

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.

Who by water and the Holy Spirit hast made us holy people in Jesus Christ our Lord; thou dost renew that mystery in bread and wine and nourish us, to show forth thy glory in all the world.

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 cĂŚli 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.

Missa secunda — Hans Leo Hassler

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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.” +

Alll

Celebrant

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Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

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.

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.

Missa secunda — Hans Leo Hassler

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

When you receive the Holy Bread please consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.

MOTET 1. Christ is the world's true light, its Captain of salvation, the Day-star clear and bright of every man and nation; new life, new hope awakes, where'er men own his sway; freedom her bondage breaks, and night is turned to day.

2. In Christ all races meet, their ancient feuds forgetting, the whole round world complete, from sunrise to its setting: when Christ is throned as Lord, men shall forsake their fear, to ploughshare beat the sword, to pruning-hook the spear.

3. One Lord, in one great Name unite us all who own thee; cast out our pride and shame that hinder to enthrone thee; the world has waited long, has travailed long in pain; to heal its ancient wrong, come, Prince of Peace, and reign. Amen.

Christ is the world’s true light — W. K. Stanton

HYMN

Sit or kneel 87 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Strengthen for Service, Lord

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

Gracious God, our hands have taken holy things; our lives have been nourished by the body of thy Son. May we who have eaten at this holy table be strengthened for service in thy world.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

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

Stand

Be Seated

Stand

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ANGELUS

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HYMN 383 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun

POSTLUDE Toccata on ’Duke Street’ — Gilbert Martin During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

For prayer requests please contact the Office or speak to one 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 of Marie Elizabeth Jones, and in thanksgiving for the 50th wedding anniversary of Paul and Dorothy Stanwood, Stanwood January 25th, and the 25th wedding anniversary of Christopher and Mary Stanwood, Stanwood January 1st, from all the Stanwoods.

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The Thurible RECTOR’S NOTES 1147 A.D. was a good year for the Church. Aelred was elected abbot of the Cistercian monastery at Rievaulx – Yorkshire, U.K. At this time, he began to write about friendship in the Christian life.

Aelred’s work, Spiritual Friendship, although written for Religious, has much that resonates with us today as we practice friendship.

For Aelred, friendship is begun, continued, and perfected in Christ.

He draws upon many scriptures including the pivotal teaching of Jesus, handed down to us by John: “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends.” (John 15:15a) Spiritual Friendship is full of practical advice and theoretical reflection. An embrace with one’s friend can lead to an embrace with Christ. Friendship is a means of Christian perfection.

On two occasions in my life, I have visited the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey.

I had begun studying Aelred, at the time of my first visit, and was entranced by the deep peace which seemed to suffuse the place. Years later, I visited the ruins again – this time with my best friend – and was grateful for all that Aelred had taught me, since I personally was in

the midst of discovering the wonders and struggles of friendship.

Christian unity, the pursuit of it, may seem like a somewhat hazardous stroll through the damp, moss covered, ruins of a once glorious and vibrant Christian edifice. We may be nostalgic for what was – or is imagined to have been. We may find it near impossible to imagine a vision of restoration and renewal.

Since I was ordained a priest, at every Mass celebrated I have prayed silently to myself before receiving the life-giving mysteries: “… and grant to us that peace and unity which is agreeable to your holy will.”

A conviction grows within me that the practice of friendship – with our sisters and brothers in other ecclesial communions – is an alltoo-often overlooked tool available to each and every one of us.

Through the gift and pursuit of friendship we are enfolded by Christ as we embrace one with another.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

INSIDE: •

Today at St. James’

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Formation on Sunday

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Growing in the Knowledge of God

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Quote of this Week

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Justice & Mercy

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Relationships & Fellowship

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Parish Council

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Office Reminder

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Stewardship Campaign

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Saints This Week

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Mass this Week

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Daily Lectionary

St. Aelred, pray for us.

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church.

LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church.

FORMATION SESSION 9:30 am in the Bishop’s Room.

ROSARY PRAYERS – THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES 9:45 am in the Lady Chapel.

HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church.

COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Bishops’ Room.

EVENSONG AND BENEDICTION 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

FORMATION ON SUNDAY HOW DO IMAGES OF CHRIST BECOME MEANINGFUL? Changing Perceptions and Diverse Roles from the Early Church to the Later Middle Ages, with Carol Knicely, Assistant Professor of Medieval Art History, UBC While artistic styles and perceptions of Christ have changed over time, what always gives special meaning to these images is the context in which viewers engage with the works. Carol Knicely will present some specially chosen examples from different eras to highlight an interesting range of functions of artworks that portray Christ.

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FORMATION ON SUNDAYS: MUSIC AND ART IN THE CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION Feb. 2nd – no session.

Feb. 9th – Dr. Alexander Rosenblatt, Israeli musicologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Music, UBC. ALL WELCOME!

GROWING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD SEEKING CONFIRMATION, REAFFIRMATION OR 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. The sacrament is a means of grace and strength for living out the vows made at baptism. Reaffirmation is an opportunity to renew your baptismal vows. Reception is for members who were confirmed in other churches and who now desire to be received into the Anglican Communion.

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, one of the clergy, or let the Office know. The celebration of confirmation/ reaffirmation/reception has yet to be finalized, customarily it takes place during Eastertide at Christ Church Cathedral.

FEBRUARY EVENTS AT REGENT COLLEGE There are two major events at Regent College in February: 2013-14 Laing Lectures: Christian Theology as a Guide for the Emotions. February 19-20—free admission.

The lectures explore the way Christian beliefs and practice nurture people intellectually, morally, and psychologically in the course of everyday life and work. For more information go to: rgnt.net/laing2013

The Justice Conference 2014, simulcast from Los Angeles, CA: February 21-22, Tenth Church, Vancouver, Cost $25-34 This is an annual gathering to inspire and connect men and women with a shared concern for biblical and social justice. Details are at http://tinyurl.com/n8y75lb

JUSTICE & MERCY MOOSEHIDE CAMPAIGN – ANNUAL GATHERING OF MEN, AND NATIONAL FAST On Thursday, February 13th, 2014 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men will meet at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria to stand up for Aboriginal women and children and to speak out against all forms of violence towards them. You are invited to attend this gathering.

As part of this day of action we are also inviting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men across the country to take part in a national One-Day Fast. The purpose of not eating food or drinking water for one day is to honor the women and children in our lives, to strengthen our resolve, and to connect with men across Canada in our commitment to end the violence towards women and children in our communities. We are inviting men across the country to commit to a one-day Fast and to indicate your participation and support by writing your name on the Moose Hide Campaign website at: www.moosehidecampaign.ca

QUOTE OF THIS WEEK I view the World Council of Churches (WCC), founded in 1948, as a “donde Dieu”, a gift of God, an instrument for calling the churches into a more visible unity. In 2013 the WCC published a document entitled “The Church: Towards a Common Vision”. The fruit of 20 years of ecumenical conversations, it is an extraordinary ecumenical achievement setting out an ecclesiology in which the church, serves the divine plan for the transformation of the world.

Fred Hiltz, Archbishop http://www.anglican.ca/primate/files/2010/11/don-deDieu.pdf See also http://tinyurl.com/kln8p29 THE THURIBLE | 25

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIP

We are seeking members to join an organizing group to help coordinate these Sundays during the year, and we also need volunteers to help coordinate the food arrangements. Please let the Office or one of the clergy know if you are interested.

ECUMENICAL EXCHANGE Fr. Mark is a guest preacher this morning at First Lutheran Church (5745 Wales Street / http:// www.firstlutheranvancouver.com). He will celebrate at Low Mass on Sunday then leave St. James’ for the rest of the day. Lori-Anne Boutin-Crawford, pastor at First Lutheran, preached at High Mass on the Feast of Epiphany this month. This local ecumenical exchange with a Church – the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada - with whom the Anglican Church of Canada is in full communion, is another way in which we are celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

The scheduled dates for the 2014 “Fellowship Sundays” are: February 2 / March 2 / May 4 / June 15 / July 27 / September 28 / October 26 and November 23.

We look forward to having you join us as often as possible!

FELLOWSHIP ON SUNDAYS One Sunday a month (approximately), after High Mass, we are committed – and ask the Parish to join us – in providing a fellowship lunch. This time will give us an opportunity to have fun together: for example, to discuss a book, watch a film, have instruction in the faith or devotional practices, participate in a religious drama, even to dance! A rich variety of activities based around a fellowship meal is possible.

The point of the “Fellowship and Fun” Sundays is to create an opportunity for parishioners to socialize, and enjoy one another. We are taking this initiative during 2014 in response to feedback from the Parish Review, and we encourage the Parish to redirect some, if not all, of the energy and resources that we previously put into midweek potluck suppers towards monthly Sunday fellowship.

Our first “Fellowship Sunday” will be held on the Feast of Candlemas, which will be celebrated this year on Sunday, February 2nd. Please note that this is not a potluck – the lunch will be provided, and the Women’s Guild will host the meal.

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This will be a fun and exciting new opportunity in keeping with our third mission objective which is to develop Relationships and Fellowship. The Sunday Formation sessions will not be held on “Fellowship Sundays.” Coffee hour will also be cancelled on those Sundays.

Fr. Mark and Wardens NISGA’A NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: HOBIYEE! February 1st and 2nd, 2014 at the PNE Forum Free!

The Nisga’a Tsamiks Society (the governing body of the Nisga’a people who live in Vancouver) invites everyone to celebrate the Nisga’a New Year. It is celebrated each year around this time, when the crescent moon is in the shape of a “hoobix” – the bowl of a Nisga’a wooden spoon. The Nisga’a say “Hobiyee” meaning “the spoon is full”, and pray for a plentiful year. They celebrate with two days of traditional song and dance, and invite dance groups from other Nations to join them. You are welcome to attend throughout the two days, to watch – and sometimes take part in – the dance! To find out more about Hobiyee, and see the schedule of events, go to www.tsamiks.com

PARISH COUNCIL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, February 1, 2014 All parishioners are invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting to be held after the 10:15 am Mass.

This meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The agenda will include: • Fireside Chat & Rector’s Review • The Ministry and Mission Plan 2014 • Financial Equilibrium Update • Proposed Future Council Meeting Schedule As usual, coffee and delicious refreshments will be provided. We look forward to having you join us on Saturday, February 1.

Jane Turner

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN INTENTION CARDS – UPDATE Parishioners have now completed 60 intention cards totalling $130,278 (as of Jan. 20).

Our target amount in 2014 is $230,000 – which is the projected total of all regular giving and donations to Parish expenses. Don’t forget: if you are part of the pre-authorized debit arrangement (PAD) from your credit card, or bank account, please fill out a new intention card for 2014.

Remember, if your circumstances change you are not bound to give the amount you pledged. It is an expression of commitment which can change during the year depending on your circumstances.

OFFICE REMINDER STREET CLOSURES ON SUNDAY FEB. 2 Due to the Chinese New Year’s Parade Sunday Feb. 2 from 10:30 am to 1:20 pm. streets will be closed from 200 Block East Pender through to 200 Block West Pender (Gore Avenue to Cambie Street); 200 Keefer Street through to 200 Keefer Place (Gore Avenue to Abbott Street); 400 & 500 blocks of Gore Avenue, Main Street, Columbia Street, Abbott Street.

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SAINTS THIS WEEK Dedication of the Cathedral Church of Christ, 1929 January 29 “From ancient times it has been the custom in the Church to set apart one building to be the symbol and center of the bishop’s pastoral, liturgical, and teaching ministry in the diocese. That building contains the cathedra (Latin for “seat”) which is the symbol of the bishop’s ministry, and from which the building takes its name of “cathedral.” In early days, it was from this seat that the bishop proclaimed the Word of God and presided over much of the liturgy. It was from this seat that judgement was given; that persons were ordained as deacons, priests, and bishops; and that persons were confirmed through prayer and the laying on of hands. What, then, of cathedrals in our time?

“The older cathedrals see themselves, first of all, as places of prayer, where the regular round of the worship of God goes on daily . . . . Worship goes on, regardless of how many people are in the congregation. God is worshipped because God is, not because there are enough people present “to make it worthwhile.”

“Secondly, the cathedrals are – by definition – the places where bishop’s seat, or cathedra, is maintained. The cathedral churches are, therefore, the natural focus for the bishop’s ministry and for those great events which bring together bishop, clergy, and people as the whole church together.

“Thirdly, the cathedrals are often centres of theological leaning. Some are more effective at this than others, but all retain to some extent the ideal that the dean and other clergy of the cathedral should be persons capable of making some sort of learned contribution to the life of the Church. The cathedrals should be centres of leaning in the midst of active life of the Church . . . .

“Fourthly, the cathedrals have often been a dominant feature of their cities, and so they have been pivotal in the relationship of the Church to the wider community, both in relationship to institutions and organizations, and in ministry to individuals in need.”

As we celebrate the dedication of our own cathedral church, let us pray that the clergy and people of Christ Church Cathedral may become good examples of the life, teaching, and worship of the Catholic faith.

The Statutes of the Dean and Chapter of Trinity Cathedral in San Jose (California), quoted in For All the Saints: Prayers and Readings for Saints’ Day, ABC, 1994 28 | THE THURIBLE

SAINTS THIS WEEK The Presentation of the Lord, Holy Day February 2 Luke the evangelist tells us that Jesus was presented in the house of God, as the Law of Moses required. He also records how the Christ-child was greeted by Simeon and Anna, two figures who represented Israel’s longing to see the Redeemer promised by God. The evangelist gave Simeon a song to sing, the Nunc dimittis, which acclaims Jesus as the saving Light of God. To symbolize the enlightening truth of Christ the western Church developed the custom of blessing candles on this feast – hence its other title, Candlemas.

The chief title of today’s feast, “The Presentation,” comes from the ancient Jewish law that every first-born son had to be dedicated to god’s service. But the Law of Moses allowed parents to redeem their child by offering something else in his stead. In Jesus’s case, Mary and Joseph offered the redemptive substitute which the law appointed for the first-born of poor parents, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” Thus paradoxically, the Redeemer himself was redeemed.

Many Christian writers have delighted to see the deepening of this paradox in the story of Simeon. In the fourth century, Ephrem of Edessa wrote: “When Simeon the priest received Christ into his arms and presented him to God, he understood that he was not offering Christ, but was himself being offered.”

In celebrating the feast of the Presentation, the people of the Church became like Simeon, who cradled the infant Light of salvation in the crook of his arm and knew him to be as fragile as a candle-flame. In baptism, in meditating upon Scripture, and in the Eucharist cradle the same Light and take responsibility for the life of Christ in our world.

And yet the paradox continues. Even as they hold Christ in their hands, they may discover that they are really in the crook of Christ’s arms, being presented by him in the sanctuary of God’s joy and glory.

For all the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saints’ Days, ABC, 1994

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MASS THIS WEEK 2014

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. JANUARY 27

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. John Chrysostom, Bishop, Teacher of the Faith, 407

For those with the courage to speak the truth to those in power

TUES. JANUARY 28

9:30 am in the Lady Chapel

St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Friar, Teacher of the Faith, 1274

For those who seek to interpret the Christian Faith for our times

WED. JANUARY 29

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

The Dedication of Christ Church Cathedral, 1929

For the clergy and people of Christ Church Cathedral

THU. JANUARY 30 Charles Stuart, King & Martyr, 1649 FRI. JANUARY 31 St. John Bosco, Priest, Founder of the Salesian Order, 1878

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For those in power, that they may seek to rule in integrity

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For children living in poverty, and those who minister to them

SAT. FEBRUARY 1 St. Brigid, Abbess of Kildare, 523 SUN. FEBRUARY 2 The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ (Candlemas)

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For all Christians throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass, followed by a fellowship lunch Evening Prayer

DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. JANUARY 27

Ezek 3:16-21 Ps 41 Lk 21:12-15

Ps 41, 52 Gen 14:8-24 Heb 8:1-13

Ps 44 Is 48:1-11 Jn 4:43-54

TUES. JANUARY 28

1 Cor 13:8-13 Ps 119:97-104 Jn 17:19-23

Ps 45 Gen 15:1-11, 17-21 Heb 9:1-14

Ps 47, 48 Is 48:12-21 Jn 5:1-18

WED. JANUARY 29

1 Kgs 8:22-30 Ps 122 Mt 21:12-16

Ps 119:49-72 Gen 16:1-14 Heb 9:15-28

Ps 9 Is 49:1-12 Jn 5:19-29

THU. JANUARY 30

Wis 6:1-3, 10-11 Ps 80 Mt 10:16-22

Ps 50 Gen 16:15 – 17:14 Heb 10:1-10

FRI. JANUARY 31

Is 59:14-16 Ps 25:4-9 Mk 13:10-16

Ps 40, 54 Gen 17:15-27 Heb 10:11-25

Ps 51 Is 50:1-11 Jn 6:1-15

2 Sam 12:1-25 Ps 51:11-18 Mk 4:35-41

Ps 55 Gen 18:1-16 Heb 10:26-39 Jn 6:16-27

Ps 113, 122 1 Sam 1:20-28a Rom 8:14-21

Mal 3:1-4 Ps 84:1-7 Heb 2:14-18 Lk 2:22-40

P:s 42, 43 1 Sam 2:1-10 Jn 8:31-36

Ps 48, 87 Hag 2:1-9 1 Jn 3:1-8

SAT. FEBRUARY 1

SUN. FEBRUARY 2

Ps 59, 60 Is 49:13-23 Jn 5:30-47

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

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Rector: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca / 778-316-7941 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

Deacon: Mother Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com

Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 AM-1:00 PM, Sun, 7-10 AM

604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: Bruce McKenzie

CLERGY AVAILABILITY

PARISH OFFICERS

Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532 For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins: 778-316-7941 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

Rector’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: Graham Murchie Trustee: Paul Stanwood Treasurer: Angela Van Luven Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jane Turner Secretary: Erin Kenny

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 Parish Office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm