High Mass
The Last Sunday after Epiphany | February 11, 2018 | 10:30 AM
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 4:00 pm Silent Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission. If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. 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 JOHN This is the gospel of the primal light, The first beginning, and the fruitful end,
The soaring glory of an eagle’s flight, The quiet touch of a beloved friend. This is the gospel of our transformation, Water to wine and grain to living bread, Blindness to sight and sorrow to elation,
And Lazarus himself back from the dead! This is the gospel of all inner meaning, The heart of heaven opened to the earth, A gentle friend on Jesus’ bosom leaning, And Nicodemus offered a new birth. No need to search the heavens high above, Come close with John, and feel the pulse of Love. Malcolm Guite https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/tag/johns-gospel/ (Accessed, February 6, 2018)
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Grave & Adagio (Sonata II) — Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
HYMN 494 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Christ is the World’s True Light Christ is the world’s true Light, Its Captain of salvation, The Daystar shining bright To 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. 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. 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. 6 | HIGH MASS
KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Missa brevis no. 8 — Eleanor Daley
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (see overleaf)
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, on the holy mount thou didst reveal to chosen witnesses thy well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
All
Stand
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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 Exodus. Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel.’ But Elisha said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.’ So they went down to Bethel. The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, ‘Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?’ And he said, ‘Yes, I know; keep silent.’ Elijah said to him, ‘Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho.’ But he said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.’ So they came to Jericho. The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, ‘Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?’ And he answered, ‘Yes, I know; be silent.’ Then Elijah said to him, ‘Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan.’ But he said, ‘As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.’ So the two of them went on. Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground. When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.’ Elisha said, ‘Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.’ He responded, ‘You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.’ As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept watching and crying out, ‘Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!’ But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. 2 Kings 2:1-12
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
The Lord is king; let the people tremble; he is enthroned upon the Cherubim; let the earth shake. The Lord is great in Zion; he is high above all peoples. Let them confess his name, which is great and awesome; he is the Holy One. Antiphon Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his name, they called upon the Lord, and he answered them. He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. Antiphon Psalm 99:1-3, 6-7
EPISTLE READING Reader
A reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness’, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Reader All
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter
Alleluia. He is the brightness of the everlasting light, the unspotted mirror of the power of God, and the image of his goodness. Alleluia. Candor est (Mode V)
HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!’ Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. Mark 9:2-9
Deacon People
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Mother Lucy Price (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. Hear our prayer.
All All
Stand
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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Celebrant
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
All
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kneel
All
PEACE
Stand The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way.
You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY You adorn him with glory and honour; you have given him mastery over the works of your hand, O Lord. Gloria et honore (Mode I)
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 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation: all ye who hear, brothers and sisters draw near, praise him in glad adoration. Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, shelters thee under his wings, yea, so gently sustaineth: hast thou not seen how thy entreaties have been granted in what he ordaineth? Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee: ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriend thee.
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Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, whirlwinds and water assuaging. Praise to the Lord, who when darkness of sin is abounding, who when the godless do triumph, all virtue confounding, sheddeth his light, chaseth the horrors of night, saints with his mercy surrounding. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath come now with praises before him! Let the Amen sound from his people again: gladly for aye we adore him. SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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Stand
Celebrant
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. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give knowledge of thy glory, in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS
Stand
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Missa brevis no. 8 — Eleanor Daley
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
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Celebrant
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa brevis no. 8 — Eleanor Daley
INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All
+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed. All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who 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.
MOTET O nata lux de lumine, Jesu redemptor saeculi, Dignare clemens supplicum Laudes precesque sumere.
O Light born of Light, Jesus, redeemer of the world, with loving-kindness deign to receive suppliant praise and prayer.
Qui carne quondam contegi Dignatus es pro perditis, Nos membra confer effici Tui beati corporis.
Thou who once deigned to be clothed in flesh for the sake of the lost, grant us to be members of thy blessed body. O nata lux — Thomas Tallis
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 76 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise ) — Thee We Adore, O Hidden Saviour, Thee Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee, who in thy sacrament dost deign to be; both flesh and spirit at thy presence fail, yet here thy presence we devoutly hail. O blest memorial of our dying Lord, who living bread to us doth here afford! O may our souls for ever feed on thee, and thou, O Christ, for ever precious be. Fountain of goodness, Jesus, Lord and God, cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing blood; increase our faith and love, that we may know the hope and peace which from thy presence flow. O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see, may what we thirst for soon our portion be, to gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face, the vision of thy glory and thy grace.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Holy God, we see thy glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name. Amen.
All BLESSING Celebrant
All
Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
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Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 341 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — God of Mercy, God of Grace God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face; shine upon us, Saviour, shine; fill your church with light divine; and your saving health extend unto earth's remotest end. Let the people praise you, Lord; be by all that live adored; let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour King; at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey. Let the people praise you, Lord; earth shall then its fruits afford, God to us all blessings give, we to God devoted live; all below and all above one in joy and light and love.
POSTLUDE Fugue in G minor (BWV 542) — J. S. Bach During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishop’s Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation.
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For prayer requests please contact the Church 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. 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.
The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Betty Ann Brown, from John & Ruth Brown.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY This week we will begin our introduction to the “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John” course that will see us through Lent. The course is from The Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE), and it has been rolled out diocese-wide, so you may well have friends in other parishes who will be working through it too! So what’s up with the gospel of John? John’s gospel stands apart from Matthew, Mark and Luke which are collectively referred to as the synoptic gospels. While the synoptic gospels focus on Jesus’ proclamation that the Kingdom of God is at hand, the writer of John is all about the identity of Jesus as the Messiah. The gospel of John is so different, that approximately 90% of what we find in there is not found in the other three, even though all four tell the story of Jesus, his ministry, death and resurrection. Why? One explanation might be that, while Matthew, Mark, and Luke were written approximately 20-30 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection, John was written a full generation later, with scholars
arguing that it was written sometime between 70-90AD. John was writing in a time when the details of Jesus’ life and ministry were already part of the culture. All the gospel writers wrote with a different purpose. For example, Matthew wrote for a primarily Jewish audience, Matthew was writing to affirm that Jesus was the Messiah and that the Jewish authorities of Jesus' day had rejected Him. Mark was writing to an audience that were not eyewitnesses to Jesus’ life, and so the writer gets down all the major points succinctly. Luke wrote for a largely gentile audience, and the author is the only gentile writer among our four gospellers. John however is the only one who wrote after the fall of Jerusalem in 70AD, so John’s audience were being persecuted heavily by both the Jewish leadership and the Romans, perhaps that’s why John is more cosmic and apocalyptic in its tone. Anyway, come and get stuck into the course with us this Lent, because as you can see, there is a
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Daily Lectionary Mass this Week
lot to wrestle with, and it’s a fantastic way to get to know Jesus as we journey together towards the horror of the cross and the great triumph of Easter. Mother Lucy THE THURIBLE | 27
TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Bishops’ Room SILENT PRAYER 4 pm Sun. Feb. 11, Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH TODAY: PANCAKE LUNCH Sun. Feb 11 The Narthex Guild will host a pre-Lent Pancake Lunch in the Crypt after High Mass. ASH WEDNESDAY Feb. 14 Low Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 7:30 am and 12:10 pm. High Mass at 6:30 pm. Confessions after both Low Masses and at 5:45 pm.
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OPEN CHURCH We will start opening the church between 10 am and 2 pm. This will be on a trial basis. The aim is to be a more inviting presence in the neighbourhood by having the doors open. People will be able to drop in for some quiet time, to light a candle, say a prayer or meet with one of the clergy. Many of you have expressed interest in volunteering to be present and hold the space open. There will be information sessions coming up to find out more. If you are interested please email: lucy@stjames.bc.ca LENTEN STUDY - MEETING JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN During this six-week offering, participants are invited to draw close to the God revealed in and through Jesus by meditating on the words of a daily verse from John.
Sessions will be on Sundays after High Mass beginning Feb. 11, and on Thursdays 6:00 pm-8:00 pm beginning Feb. 8. A $5 donation for the participant study guide is asked of all who can manage it. Please let the office know if you plan to attend. Study guides will be available on Sun. Feb. 4 or from the office, as we only have 30, please only take one if you plan to attend. To subscribe to the daily prayer email and video visit this link and sign up: http:// meetingjesusinjohn.org/ ANNUAL VESTRY REPORTS Reports are due now. Please submit to office asap. Thank you to those who have. Deanna & Linda NEW INSTAGRAM Our new Instagram is @stjamesanglican and you can follow along there. Question: Do you love to take photos? If you would like to be part of the St. James’ Instagram team, please speak to Mother Lucy. Thanks.
BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION Please speak to Father Kevin or Mother Lucy if you are interested in being baptised this Easter or confirmed in April. APPOINTMENT Bishop Melissa has appointed St. James’ parishioner Jerry Adams as Interim Co-ordinator for Indigenous Justice for the Diocese of New Westminster while Brander McDonald is on leave. Jerry begins on Feb. 13. Congratulations Jerry! ST. JAMES’ CONCERT SERIES Sun. Feb. 18 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Ticket cost and other info: https://sjmsvanviols.eventbrite.ca St. James’ Anglican Church is pleased to present Alio Modo featuring Vancouver Viols. Vancouver Viols is a consortium of musicians in and around Vancouver who are dedicated to exploring music for viola da gamba: a Renaissance instrument with a rich, clear, and expressive sound. COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR WALK It's cold out there. And on Sun. Feb. 24 (beginning at 5 pm), The Smokey Jims' Pilgrims are going to do something about it! Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we'll be walking and raising much-needed funds to support and serve the hungry, homeless, and hurting. If you would like to join the team or sponsor the team, please visit the following link: https:// secure.e2rm.com/registrant/ TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=793102 or speak with Mother Lucy.
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING Sun. Feb 25 After High Mass in the Parish Hall AVM Nominations Board is installed by the Chapel Walkway door.
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. FEBRUARY 12 Feria BC Family Day
Jas 1:1-11 Ps 119:65-72 Mk 8:11-13
Ps 25 Pr 27:1-6, 10-12 Phil 2:1-13
Ps 9, 15 Dt 6:10-15 Jn 18:15-18, 25-27
TUES. FEBRUARY 13 Feria
Jas 1:12-18 Ps 94:12-19 Mk 8:14-21
Ps 26, 28 Pr 30:1-4, 24-33 Phil 3:1-11
Ps 36, 39 Dt 6:16-25 Jn 18:28-38
WED. FEBRUARY 14 Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:1-2, 12-17 Ps 51:1-17 2 Cor 5:20b - 6:10 Mt 6:1-6, 16-21
Ps 95, 32, 143 Am 5:6-15 Heb 12:1-14
Ps 102, 130 Jon 3:1 – 4:11 Lk 18:9-14
THU. FEBRUARY 15 SS. Cyril & Methodius, Missionaries, Patrons of Europe, 869, 885
2 Cor 4:1-6 Ps 96:1-7 Mt 28:16-20
Ps 37:1-18 Hab 3:1-10, 16-18 Phil 3:12-21
Ps 37:19-42 Dt 7:6-11 Jn 17:1-8
FRI. FEBRUARY 16 Feria
Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:1-4, 17-18 Mt 9:14-17
Ps 95, 31 Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32 Phil 4:1-9
Ps 35 Dt 7:12-16 Jn 17:9-19
SAT. FEBRUARY 17 Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda & Martyr, 1977
Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk 5:27-32
Ps 30, 32 Ezek 39:21-29 Phil 4:10-20
Ps 42, 43 Dt 7:17-26 Jn 17:20-26
SUN. FEBRUARY 18 First Sunday in Lent
Gen 9:8-17 Ps 25:1-9 1 Pet 3:18-22 Mk 1:9-15
Ps 63:1-8, 98 Dan 9:3-10 Heb 2:10-18
Ps 103 Dt 8:1-10 Jn 12:44-50
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2018
MASS TIMES
MON. FEBRUARY 12 Feria BC Family Day
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. FEBRUARY 13 Feria
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. FEBRUARY 14 Ash Wednesday
7:30 am & 12:10 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Confessions after both Low Masses and at 5:45 pm
THU. FEBRUARY 15 SS. Cyril & Methodius, Missionaries, Patrons of Europe, 869, 885
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. FEBRUARY 16 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. FEBRUARY 17 Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda & Martyr, 1977 SUN. FEBRUARY 18 First Sunday in Lent
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca