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High Mass

Seventh Sunday after Epiphany | February 19, 2017 | 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, Rectory 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Rectory 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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

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

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

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

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

Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Godly Play will take place in this area during the first part of the service.

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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Reflection “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.� Amen.

Thomas Merton, written at The Abbey of Gethsemane

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE

Offertoire -- Cesar Franck

At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

INTROIT I put my trust in your mercy, O Lord; my heart is joyful because of your saving help; I will sing to the Lord, for he has dealt with me richly.

Domine, in tua misercordia (Mode V)

KYRIE ELEISON

Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Setting: Mass for four voices — William Byrd

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Almighty God, thy Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of thy saving love.

Renew thy people with thy heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by thy mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

All

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Leviticus.

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien: I am the Lord your God. You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another. And you shall not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God: I am the Lord. You shall not defraud your neighbour; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a labourer until morning. You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the Lord. You shall not render an unjust judgement; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbour. You shall not go around as a

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slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbour: I am the Lord. You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbour, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbour as yourself: I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18

Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end.

Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; I shall keep it with all my heart.

Antiphon Make me go in the path of your commandments, for that is my desire.

Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain. Antiphon Turn my eyes from watching what is worthless; give me life in your ways.

Fulfill your promise to your servant, which you make to those who fear you. Antiphon Turn away the reproach which I dread, because your judgments are good.

Behold, I long for your commandments; in your righteousness preserve my life.

Antiphon Psalm 119:33-40

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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

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

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. Do not deceive yourselves. If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness," and again, "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile." So let no one boast about human leaders. For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future all belong to you, and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

Sub-deacon Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter

Stand

Alleluia. Ponder my words, O Lord: consider my meditation. Alleluia. Listen to the sound of my cry: for to you I pray. Alleluia.

Verba mea (Mode V)

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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 Matthew.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

Jesus said, "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'

But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Matthew 5:38-48

Deacon People

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

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

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NICENE CREED

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Stand

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant

In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

All

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

Hear our prayer.

All All

Stand

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

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.

All

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty.

We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings.

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Kneel

All

PEACE

Stand

The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way.

You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.

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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS Hearken to my cry for help, my King and my God; for I make my prayer to you, O Lord.

Intende voci (Mode V)

HYMN

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

355 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — All Creatures of Our God and King All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing: alleluia, alleluia!

Bright burning sun and golden beams, pale silver moon that gently gleams, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Great rushing winds and breezes soft, you clouds that ride the heavens aloft, O sing now, alleluia!

Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, stars nightly shining, find a voice: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Swift flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your Lord to hear, alleluia, alleluia!

Fire, so intense and fiercely bright, you give to us both warmth and light, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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Earth ever fertile, day by day unfold your blessings on our way, O sing now, alleluia!

All flowers and fruits that in you grow, God's glory let them also show: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

All you with mercy in your heart, forgiving others, take your part, alleluia, alleluia!

All you that pain and sorrow bear, sing praise and cast on God your care: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

And even you, most gentle death, waiting to hush our final breath, O sing now, alleluia!

You lead back home the child of God, for Christ our Lord that way has trod: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Let all things their creator bless, and worship God in humbleness, alleluia, Alleluia!

Praise God the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three-in-One: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

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

Through Jesus Christ our Lord; Who by water and the Holy Spirit hast made us a 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.

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Kneel

All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.

Allll

Celebrant

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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace.

Setting: Mass for four voices — William Byrd

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 Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes, and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me unto go in the path of thy commandments: for therein is my desire. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity, and quicken thou me in thy way. O stablish thy word in thy servant, that I may fear thee. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Teach me, O Lord — William Byrd

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 64 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Author of Life Divine Author of life divine, who hast a table spread, furnished with mystic wine and everlasting bread, preserve the life thyself hast given, preserve the life thyself hast given, and feed and train us up for heaven.

Our needy souls sustain with fresh supplies of love, till all thy life we gain, and all thy fullness prove, and, strengthened by thy perfect grace, and, strengthened by thy perfect grace, behold without a veil thy face.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

Stand

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Celebrant

All

Gracious God, in the eucharist we celebrate your love for us and for all people.

Grant that strengthened by these holy gifts, we may show your love in our lives, and know its fulfilment in your presence.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our 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

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Be Seated

ANGELUS

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HYMN 397 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Let Us with a Gladsome Mind Let us, with a gladsome mind, praise the Lord, for he is kind:

Refrain: for his mercies aye endure, ever faithful, ever sure.

Let us blaze his name abroad, for of gods he is the God: Refrain He with all commanding might filled the new-made world with light: Refrain He the golden-tressèd sun caused all day his course to run: Refrain And the hornèd moon by night, mid her spangled sisters bright: Refrain All things living he doth feed, his full hand supplies their need: Refrain Let us, with a gladsome mind, praise the Lord, for he is kind: Refrain

COMMITTAL OF THE ASHES OF ALICE ROLFE The congregation remains standing and turns toward the Columbarium.

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PRAYER OF COMMITTAL

All

In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to almighty God our sister Alice, and we commit her ashes to their resting place, earth to earth, ashes to ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

The Lord bless her and keep her, the Lord make his face to shine upon her and be gracious to her, the Lord lift up his countenance upon her and give her peace.

Amen.

All

Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.

And let light perpetual shine upon her.

All

May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

POSTLUDE Ciacona in E minor (BuxWV 160) — Dietrich Buxtehude During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Rectory to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

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

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

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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 Valentine’s Day is finally behind us…phew! I hope you all survived it and enjoyed spending some time with your nearest and dearest, or had the pleasure of a good rant about the consumerism of Valentine’s Day, and refused to partake!

Looking ahead to next week, we will have our Annual Vestry meeting on February 26th after the High 10:30 am Mass, where new Wardens and other representatives for St. James’ will be elected. There is an elections board in the Chapel walkway if you would like to see the current nominations.

This is an important date in our church calendar, when we review our reports and look back on what we have done, and look to the future: what is to come?

It seems crazy to think that Ash Wednesday will follow the vestry meeting beginning on March 1, 2017. It is at this time year that people begin asking: what are you giving up for Lent? It might seem early to start considering this, but it is not.

We can easily dismiss Lent by simply picking something like chocolate or beer, and just giving it up, with a plan to gorge ourselves immediately before and after. If we can do it for 40 days, we can show God how strong we are, right?

Right! It does take strength to abstain from the things we love, but if that is all we are doing, we are missing what God wants to give us. What is God inviting you to change this Lent? In quiet times when you are with God, what stirs in your heart? What are the behaviours that you know you are being called to change? When you find yourself in a situation where you know you should turn to God, do you turn to something else instead? Food, drink, a distraction like television? We each have to answer this ourselves and then during Lent when we feel the pull towards the thing we abstain from, turn to God in prayer. God will lead the way. We are not alone.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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INSIDE: Today at St. James’ Our Parish Commemoration Daily Lectionary Mass this Week

Deacon Lucy

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER 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 Rectory HIGH MASS 12:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory

OUR PARISH ALICE ROLFE RIP Alice’s ashes will be interred in the Columbarium at the end of High Mass today. We are pleased that her great-nephew Tim is able to be with us this morning.

ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING Sun. Feb 26 after High Mass in the Parish Hall The AVM Nominations Board is installed by the Chapel walkway door.

ASH WEDNESDAY: March 1 Mass at 7.30 am & 12.10 pm and High Mass at 6.30 pm, all with Imposition of Ashes.

EastVanTaize@StJames at 8.30 pm.

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FIVE MARKS OF LOVE A Lent Course on the Anglican Five Marks of Mission from the Cowley Fathers, the Society of St John the Evangelist. Everyone is invited to this study group which will be held after High Mass in the Bishops’ Room at 12.30 pm, Sundays March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2. Those interested in Confirmation/Reaffirmation are particularly encouraged to attend. If you can't make it on Sunday, and if there is interest, we will happily run this course on a Thursday evening after Evening prayer as well: please speak to one of the clergy.

CONFIRMATION 2017 Anyone interested in learning more about Confirmation, Re-affirmation of Faith, or Reception into the Anglican Church, please see one of the Clergy or email the Parish Office.

Preparation begins with attendance at the Lent Group (see above).

PARKING FEE REMINDER Parking fees for 2017 are now due. The cost is $125 for the year. If you plan to continue using parking space under Cooper Place, please remit your fee to the Church Office or put it into the collection plate on Sunday morning.

KID’S CORNER This Gospel is all about us again!

Jesus teaches us some pretty difficult lessons. Jesus says, that if someone hits our cheek, instead of hitting them back, he wants us to "turn the other cheek," to offer our other cheek as well! That would be hard for some of us to do, and it might take some practice, but it is the right thing to do. If someone calls us a name that hurts our feelings, instead of shouting back at them we should pray for them instead. It must not be a nice feeling to be angry all the time.

The important thing to remember is if we do this, we show we are God’s children and that we want to do the right thing. God will also forgive us if we

need practice to get it right. We please God if we try our best to do the right thing, to love God and our neighbours.

God, thanks for these teachings on how to be with you. Please help and encourage us to pray for people we do not get on with in hopes that they will experience your grace. Amen.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS RECITAL Ryerson United Church presents our own organist Gerald Harder in recital on Sun. Feb. 26 at 3:00pm.

This event will feature the works of John Cook, Johann Pachelbel, César Franck, and Robert Hebble. 2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver. Tickets are General $15 / Students $10 at the door.

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR WALK Hosted by First United Church An estimated 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness every year. On Feb 25, at 5:00 pm the Walk begins at First United, at the Corner of Gore and Hastings. Registration begins at 4:00 pm if you have not registered.

AM I BEING UNFAIR TO YOU? Fri. Mar. 3, 3:00 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel World Day of Prayer 2017 written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of The Philippines Presented by St. James’ Anglican Church and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Society Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray, and celebrate in solidarity with the women of The Philippines through the World Day of Prayer. Too often, women have the most intimate experiences of armed conflict, violence, social injustice, and human rights violations. What might Canadians learn from women of the Philippines, a country on the front lines of climate change, foreign mining and resources interests, a regional insurgency and social upheaval due to migration, who wrote the World Day of Prayer 2017? How will we answer the question, “Am I being unfair to you?”

For more information on the World Day of Prayer services in the Downtown Eastside, please contact: Rev. Dr. Vikki Marie: tepeyacvancouver@gmail.com or Patricia McSherry: patmcsherry@telus.net

Deacon Lucy will be walking the 2km route with anyone who wishes to join, in solidarity with our neighbours. A meal with be served for those taking part at 6:00 pm. Email Lucy if you would like to take part lucy@stjames.bc.ca More information available at: https://canada.cnoy.org/location/ vancouverfirstunited

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. FEBRUARY 20 Feria

Sir 1:1-10 Ps 93 Mk 9:14-29

Ps 106:1-18 Ru 1:1-14 2 Cor 1:1-11

Ps 106:19-48 Pr 3:11-20 Mt 5:1-12

TUES. FEBRUARY 21 St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1072

Sir 2:1-11 Ps 37:3-6, 27-28 Mk 9:30-37

Ps 121, 122, 123 Ru 1:15-22 2 Cor 1:12-22

Ps 124, 125, 126 Pr 4:1-27 Mt 5:13-20

WED. FEBRUARY 22 The Chair of St. Peter

1 Pet 5:1-4 Ps 23 Mt 16:13-19

Ps 119:145-176 Ru 2:1-13 2 Cor 1:23 – 2:17

Ps 128, 129, 130 Pr 6:1-19 Mt 5:21-26

THU. FEBRUARY 23 St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, 156

2 Macc 6:18-28, 31 Ps 116:10-17 Mt 20:20-23 Mk 4:26-32

Ps 131, 132 Ru 2:14-23 2 Cor 3:1-18

Ps 134, 135 Pr 7:1-27 Mt 5:27-37

FRI. FEBRUARY 24 Philip Lindel Tsen & Paul Shinji Sasaki, Bishops in Japan, 1946

Ezek 34:11-16 Ps 16:5-11 Mk 4:26-32

Ps 140, 142 Ru 3:1-18 2 Cor 4:1-12

Ps 141, 143:1-11 Pr 8:1-21 Mt 5:38-48

SAT. FEBRUARY 25 Feria

Sir 17:1-15 Ps 103:1-4, 13-18 Mk 10:13-16

Ps 137:1-6, 144 Ru 4:1-17 2 Cor 4:13 – 5:10

Ps 104 Pr 8:22-36 Mt 6:1-6

SUN. FEBRUARY 26 Last Sunday after the Epiphany

Ex 24:12-18 Ps 2 2 Pet 1:16-21 Mt 17:1-9

Ps 148, 149, 150 Dt 6:1-9 Heb 12:18-29

Ps 114, 115 Sir 48:1-11 Jn 12:24-32

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MASS TIMES

MON. FEBRUARY 20 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. FEBRUARY 21 St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1072

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. FEBRUARY 22 The Chair of St. Peter

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. FEBRUARY 23 St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, 156

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. FEBRUARY 24 Philip Lindel Tsen & Paul Shinji Sasaki, Bishops in Japan, 1946

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. FEBRUARY 25 Feria

SUN. FEBRUARY 26 Last Sunday after the Epiphany

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

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 Deacon: The Revd Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday 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.

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin on his cell phone at: 778-984-3208.

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

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

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

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe 604-222-3053 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams 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 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca