High Mass
Third Sunday after the Epiphany | January 27, 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. As you enter please remember the Coast Salish People, the original inhabitants of this area, and join us in praying for healing and reconciliation. 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
Formation Session: “The Myth of the Secular”
10:30 AM
High Mass
5:00 PM
Solemn Evensong
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. This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
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 There is no principle of the heart that is more acceptable to God than a universal fervent love to all mankind, wishing and praying for their happiness, because there is no principle of the heart that makes us more like God, who is love and goodness itself and created all beings for their enjoyment of happiness. The greatest idea that we can frame of God is when we conceive him to be a Being of infinite love and goodness, using an infinite wisdom and power for the common good and happiness of all his creatures. The highest notion, therefore, that we can form of man is when we conceive him as like to God in this respect as he can be, using all his finite faculties, whether of wisdom, power, or prayers, for the common good of all his fellow creatures, heartily desiring they may have all the happiness they are capable of and as many benefits and assistances from him as his state and condition in the world will permit him to give them. And on the other hand, what a baseness and iniquity is there in all instances of hatred, envy, spite, and ill will, if we consider that every instance of them is so far acting in opposition to God and intending mischief and harm to those creatures which God favours, and protects, and preserves, in order to their happiness. An ill-natured man amongst God’s creatures is the most perverse creature in the world, acting contrary to that love by which himself subsists and which alone gives subsistence to all that variety of beings that enjoy life in any part of the creation. ‘Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them.’ Now though this is a doctrine of strict justice, yet it is only a universal love that can comply with it. For as love is the measure of our acting toward ourselves, so we can never act in the same manner toward other people till we look upon them with that love with which we look upon ourselves. William Law, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, 20
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Notes
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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT Bow down before God, all you angels of his. Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice. Psalm The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice: let the multitudes of the isles be glad. Adorate Deum (Mode VII)
KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Communion service in F — William Harris
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See facing page)
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
All
Let us pray. 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 Nehemiah. All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, "Amen, Amen," lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Reader Alll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
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Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world. Antiphon It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat. The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. Antiphon Psalm 19:3-4, 6-7
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - Jews or Greeks, slaves or free - and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, "Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, "Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you," nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honourable we clothe with greater honour, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honour to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31A
Sub-deacon Alll
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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)
THE HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour." And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." Luke 4:14-21
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THE SERMON
Be Seated Mother Jessica Schaap (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 Leader
In peace we pray to you Lord God.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. Hear our prayer.
All All
Stand
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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
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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. 56 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
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. 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 HIGH MASS | 15
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 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.
Communion service in F — William Harris
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.
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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 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. Communion service in F — William Harris
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 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.
COMMUNION MOTET O sing joyfully unto God our strength: make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob. Take the song, bring hither the tabret: the merry harp with the lute. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon: even in the time appointed, and upon our solemn feast day. For this was made a statute for Israel: and a law of the God of Jacob. (Psalm 81:1-4) O sing joyfully — Adrian Batten
COMMUNION HYMN
Sit or kneel
81 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Father, We Thank Thee Who Hast Planted
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. 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.
THE DISMISSAL
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Stand
Be Seated
Stand
ANGELUS
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FINAL 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.
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The flowers on the High Altar are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Marie Elizabeth Jones
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Formation on Sundays 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)
THE THEOLOGY OF SALVATION March 3: From what are we saved? March 10: How does Jesus save? March 7: Why are we saved?
THE CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION: THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN POETRY April 7: Annunciation April 14: Incarnation April 21: The Passion April 28: The Resurrection May 5: The Ascension and Pentecost
THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT May 12: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
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Lent at St. James’ Ash Wednesday - February 13 12:10 pm Said Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes. 6:30 pm High Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes.
Praying of the Rosary and Stations of the Cross To be announced
Lenten Quiet Day - February 16 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Passion of Christ Through Poetry This workshop will be lead by Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins.
Formation during Lent Formation on Sundays begins at 9:30 am in the Bishops’ Room. Lent 1 February 17 Charles Taylor on the Secular Age. Leader: Gordon Carkner Lent II February 24 No Formation session due to Vestry Meeting Lent III March 3 From what are we saved? Lent IV March 10 How does Jesus save? Lent V March 17 Why are we saved?
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St. James’ News & Announcements RECTOR ON LEAVE
SEEKING CONFIRMATION?
Father Mark will be on leave from today until Saturday, February 2nd.
REAFFIRMATION? RECEPTION?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELEN!
Our congratulations go out to long time parishioner Helen Tataren who celebrates her 90th birthday this week. Helen has been attending St. James’ for over 60 years and was at one time the cook and housekeeper in what was then the St. James’ Clergy House. Helen faithfully attends High Mass on Sundays, and can also be found in the vestry every Saturday morning, using her sewing skills to keep the vestments in good repair. Let us give thanks for Helen and all she has given, and continues to give, to our life in Christ, and ask that God will bless her with many more happy years. MORE ORDO KALENDARS! 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. 26 | HIGH MASS
If you desire the sacrament of confirmation, you are invited to participate in a course of preparation beginning Sunday, February 10th following High Mass. We will meet weekly for approximately ten sessions until April 28th. There will be no session on Vestry Sunday, Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday. 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 PREDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE #5 Terra Development Ltd. has been selected as the development consultant for the Clinton Hall project. The company, headed by Jim O'Dea has been contracted by the board of trustees beginning January 1, 2013 to a maximum of 18 month contract by which time the feasibility of the project will have been determined. There will be a presentation at the AVM on February 24 to update the parish on the progress to date. Questions can be directed to the PDC at project@stjames.bc.ca. or in writing care of the office.
St. James’ News & Announcements `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 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. MOTHERS’ UNION PARENTING COURSE Please join us for the fourth session of the Mothers' Union Parenting Course on Wednesday morning 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Bishops' Room. This week we will be dealing with an issue which interests many parents - behaviour. The theme is: Developing or Re-establishing Trust in Relationships and Dealing with Difficult Behaviour. Coffee and tea will be available and a light lunch of soup & bread will be served following the session. Come to share your strategies and pick up new ideas for consideration. Celia Dodds, Facilitator
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 Father Mark or Mother Jessica. 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 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING The annual vestry will take place on Sunday February 24 following High Mass.
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St. James’ News & Announcements 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.
spiritual support, and, to a limited extent, logistical support for our Diocese's participation in the TRC hearings. 2. Idle No More 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.
1. TRC National Event, Vancouver.
3. Resources
The dates for the TRC event proper are Sept. 1821 (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
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.
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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
St. James’ News & Announcements HOBIYEE!
LADY GARDEN
(‘Happy New Year!’ in Nisga’a)
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 commit about 20 minutes of your time twice per month.
February 1
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
February 2
11:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free! PNE Forum, 2901 East Hastings Street You are all invited to come and help the Nisga’a Nation celebrate its New Year. There will be a full program of singing, drumming and dancing by many different dance groups over the two days. There will also be Native crafts and food for sale. It’s very informal - drop in anytime, stay as long as you wish, and enjoy the festivities. The word ‘Hobiyee’ comes from ‘hobich’ or ‘spoon.’ At this time of year the moon is shaped like the bowl of a spoon, and if the spoon is right-side up, it is a sign that food will be plentiful in the year to come. At the culmination of the celebrations a paper moon, suspended from the ceiling, is dropped down amongst the people and all shout “Hobiyee”! Come and celebrate with us! More info at www.tsamiks.com
SAVE YOUR STAMPS 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. Stamps can be dropped off in the office, or given to Reece Wrightman or another Narthex Guild member during mass on Sundays. Please place them in an envelope marked “Stamps for SOI .”
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Offices and Mass Times 2013 MON. JANUARY 28TH
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Thomas Aquinas, Pr & Friar, Teacher 1274 TUES. JANUARY 29TH
For philosophers and theologians 6 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
The Dedication of Christ Church Cathedral WED. JANUARY 30TH
For the community life and ministry of Christ Church Cathedral 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Charles Stuart, K & M 1649 THU. JANUARY 31ST
For the leaders of the Nations – for conscientiousness and faithfulness in their choices and actions 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
St. John Bosco, Pr 1878 FRI. FEBRUARY 1ST
For all works of Christian outreach directed at teens and young adults 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Brigid, Abb 523 SAT. FEBRUARY 2ND
For all community life and mission of all churches in Ireland 5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
Feria SUN. FEBRUARY 3RD The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ (Candlemas)
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
Meetings and Events at St. James’ January
February
30 | HIGH MASS
27 Sun | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
28 Mon | 2:00 PM 28 Mon | 7:00 PM
SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri until 6:30pm) Private Rental, Bishops’ Room
28 Mon | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
29 Tue | 7:00 PM
SJMA Board Meeting, Bishops’ Room
29 Tue | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
30 Wed | 10:00 AM
MU Parenting Course, Bishops’ Room
31 Thu | 8:00 AM
Latino Lunch, lunch served at noon, Crypt
31 Thu | 10:30 AM
EfM, Bishops’ Room
31Thu | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
1 Fri | 11:00 AM
Women’s Guild, Bishops’ Room
2 Sat | 8:00 AM
Sanctuary Guild
2 Sat | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
Daily Lectionary DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM
MON. JANUARY 28TH
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COR 13:8-13 PS 119:97-104 JN 17:19-23 1 KINGS 8:22-30 PS 122 MT 21:12-16
PS 41, 52 IS 48:1-11 GAL 1:1-17 PS 45 IS 48:12-21 GAL 1:18 -2:10
PS 44 GEN 14:8-24 MK 5:21-43 PS 47, 48 GEN 15:1-11, 17-21 MK 6:1-13
WIS 6:1-3, 10-11 PS 80 MT 10:16-22 IS 59:14-16 PS 25:4-9 MK 13:10-16
PS 119:49-72 IS 49:1-12 GAL 2:11-21 PS 50 IS 49:13-23 GAL 3:1-14
PS 49 GEN 16:1-14 MK 6:13-29 PS 59, 60 GEN 16:15 – 17:14 MK 6:30-46
HEB 10:32-39 PS 37:1-7, 34-25, 4142 MK 4:26-34 JER 1:4-10 PS 71:1-6 1 COR 13:1-13 LK 4:21-30 JER 1:4-10 PS 71:1-6 1 COR 13:1-13 LK 4:21-30
PS 40, 54 IS 50:1-11 GAL 3:15-22 MK 6:47-56 PS 42, 43 1 SAM 2:1-10 JN 8:31-36
PS 113, 122 1 SAM 1:20-28A ROM 8:14-21 PS 48, 87 HAG 2:1-9 1 JN 3:1-8
PS 24, 29 IS 51:9-16 HEB 11:8-16
PS 8, 84 GEN 18:16-33 JN 7:14-31
TUES. JANUARY 29TH
WED. JANUARY 30TH
THU. JANUARY 31ST
FRI. FEBRUARY 1ST
SAT. FEBRUARY 2ND
SUN. FEBRUARY 3RD
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers and for your information.
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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
PARISH STAFF 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
Rector’s Warden
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
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 engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be
Eleanor Beckett Graham Murchie Angela Van Luven Philip Green Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL Chair Secretary
Jane Turner Erin Kenny
available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, February 2nd, Mother Jessica is on-call for emergency situations. Our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator , Joyce Locht is on leave until April 1, 2013. Please contact the office for pastoral care and support until her return.
303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4 telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm