Procession with High Mass
Holy Cross Day | September 14, 2014 | 10:30 am
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 10:30 AM High Mass, Church 12:00 PM Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 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’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the Church.
The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection “The most famous means of Roman death, of course, was crucifixion, the source of the word excruciating. Anyone who has ever looked up at the front of a church must have given at least a moment’s thought to the unspeakable agony of being nailed to a cross. Those with a strong stomach can supplement their imagination by reading a forensic investigation of the death of Jesus Christ, based on archaeological and historical sources, which was published in 1986 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A Roman execution began with a scourging of the naked prisoner. Using a short whip made of braided leather embedded with sharpened stones, Roman soldiers would flog the man’s back, buttocks, and legs. According to the JAMA authors, ‘The lacerations would tear into the underlying skeletal muscles and produce quivering ribbons of bleeding flesh.’ The prisoner’s arms would then be tied around a hundred-pound crossbar, and he would be forced to carry it to a site where a post was embedded in the ground. The man would be thrown onto his shredded back and nailed through the wrists to the crossbar. (Contrary to the familiar depictions, the flesh of the palms cannot support the weight of a man.) The victim was hoisted onto the post and his feet were nailed to it, usually without a supporting block. The man’s rib cage was distended by the weight of his body pulling on his arms, making it difficult to exhale unless he pulled his arms or pushed his legs against the nails. Death from asphyxiation and loss of blood would come after an ordeal ranging from three or four hours to three or four days. The executioners could prolong the torture by resting the man’s weight on a seat, or hasten death by breaking his legs with a club.” The Better Angels of Our Nature: A History of Violence and Humanity, Steven Pinker, Penguin Books, 2012, pp:15-16. Canadian-born Steven Pinker is Harvard College Professor and Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University.
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Notes
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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT But as for us, it behoveth us to glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: in whom is our salvation, our life, and resurrection; by whom we were saved and obtained our freedom. Psalm God be merciful unto us and bless us: and show us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us. Glory be to the Father‌ Nos autem (Mode VI)
SOLEMN PROCESSION
During the solemn procession the following hymn will be sung. A station will be made during the procession; the versicle, response and prayer for this are printed below.
HYMN 187 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — As Royal Banners Are Unfurled
STATION COLLECT Celebrant All
God forbid that I should glory: Save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Celebrant
Let us pray. O blessed Saviour, who by thy cross and passion hast given life unto the world: Grant that we thy servants may be given grace to take up the cross and follow thee through life and death; whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit we worship and glorify, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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KYRIE ELEISON All sing
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, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world to himself, may we who rejoice in the mystery of our redemption, have grace to take up our cross and follow him, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All
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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 Numbers. The people became impatient on the way. The people spoke against God and against Moses, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest this miserable food." Then the Lord sent poisonous serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many Israelites died. The people came to Moses and said, "We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you; pray to the Lord to take away the serpents from us." So Moses prayed for the people. And the Lord said to Moses, "Make a poisonous serpent, and set it on a pole; and everyone who is bitten shall look at it and live." So Moses made a serpent of bronze, and put it upon a pole; and whenever a serpent bit someone, that person would look at the serpent of bronze and live. Numbers 21:4b-9
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory. Antiphon He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. Shout with joy to the Lord all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song. Antiphon Psalm 98:1-2, 4-6
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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart." Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
Sub-deacon Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. Sweetest wood, sweetest iron, that bare so sweet a burden; which only was counted worthy to sustain the King of heaven and its Lord. Alleluia. Dulce lignum (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Jesus said, "No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." John 3:13-17
SERMON
Be seated Fr. Mark Greenaway-Robbins (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. HIGH MASS | 13
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. 14 | HIGH MASS
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
By the sign of the Cross, defend, O Lord, thy people from all the snares of our enemies; that the service which we render may be pleasing unto thee, and our sacrifice acceptable in thy sight, alleluia. Protége, Domine (Mode I)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 602 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Lift High the Cross
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
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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, for the redemption of the world by the death and passion of our Saviour Christ, both God and Man; who did humble himself, even to death upon the Cross for us sinners, who lay in darkness and the shadow of death; that he might make us the children of God, and exalt us to everlasting life. 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 Allll sing
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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
Allll
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. HIGH MASS | 17
LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI Allll sing
ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS 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. HIGH MASS | 19
When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.
HYMN
Sit or kneel
66 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love
Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, we give thanks that thou hast made us partakers of the body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who took our nature upon him and suffered death upon the cross for our redemption; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
All
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Stand
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 Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Notices and announcements may be given.
Be Seated
DISMISSAL
ANGELUS
Stand
(over page)
HYMN 386 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
POSTLUDE Fantasia 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 Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation. 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. HIGH MASS | 21
ANGELUS
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The Thurible RECTOR’S NOTES As I write, I am sat in the Parish Church (St. Mary's, Credenhill, Herefordshire, UK) where Thomas Traherne served as Rector from 1657-1674. It was during his time ministering as a parish priest in this place that he wrote to a friend his thoughts and reflections on Christianity. These are known to us as the Centuries of Meditation. You may remember, during Lent and Holy Week this year, we were invited to reflect upon the Cross of Christ through just one remarkable sentence written by Traherne: “The Cross is the abyss of wonders, the centre of desires, the school of virtues, the house of wisdom, the throne of love, the theatre of joys, and the place of sorrows; It is the root of happiness, and the gate of Heaven.” (Centuries 1.58) Holy Cross Day, like Holy Week, can be a powerful reminder of the love of God which is revealed to us through the Cross. However, since every Sunday is a celebration of the Lord’s Passover, the paschal mystery – as indeed is every Eucharist – we can daily, at least weekly, give thanks for the mystery of the cross. To be Christian is to be a pilgrim people, journeying in the way of the cross which is life-giving, and life-transforming. It is an abyss of wonders.
Once, on the street, an angry interlocutor put down a challenge to me – and all Christians for that matter. (He couldn’t even see the cross I was wearing!) “Would you wear a representation of an electric chair, or gallows, around your neck? No, so why do you wear a cross? Think about it! What are you doing?” (Let’s just say that the original language was livelier.) The cross was – and continues to be – an instrument of punishment, humiliation and torture. Yet, it also signifies the paschal mystery – it is the sign (and means) of our redemption. So for Christians, with the eyes of faith, the cross is always seen with double vision. It is an instrument of cruelty. And, it is an instrument of grace.
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Today at St. James’ Our Parish
Relationships & Fellowships
"The Cross", said Traherne, "is a tree set on fire with an invisible flame, that illuminates the world. The flame is love." (Centuries 1.60) In everything that we are, and in everything that we do, may it be the light of the Cross which illuminates our way.
Our Diocese
Quote of this Week
Commemorations Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall
Photo: Christine Hatfull
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
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OUR PARISH NOTICE OF CHANGE TO MASS TIME Beginning September 16, 2014, the Tuesday Mass time will move to 5:30 pm. Mass will be followed by Bible study over a light meal of soup and bread. Speak with Mother Joyce or Mother Alexis if you want more information. Everyone welcome. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM YOUR YOUTH WORKER: Youth (grades 6 and up): All are invited to join us on September 20 for a day trip to North Van. We will meet at St. James’ for morning prayer at 9 am and then travel by public transport to NV where we will spend time getting to know each other and brainstorm on what a ministry for youth may look like at St. James’. We will do this through a variety of activities and will conclude the day with a hike through the North Van forests. Bring bus fare, a packed lunch, water and weather appropriate clothing for a hike. Contact Jenny with questions and confirmation that you will be attending at youthworker@stjames.bc.ca or 778-322-7967 Youth Mentors: Adults are encouraged to join us the September 20 youth outing. Please contact Jenny for details. We had our first mentor’s meeting on September 3. Thank you for all who participated. We will continue meeting monthly. If you are interested in being a part of this group let Jenny know.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS CLOTHING & LUNCH The staff of Providence Health Care will be distributing gently used clothing for men and women and providing a bag lunch consisting of a meat or vegetarian sandwich, fruit and hot beverages on: Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 am Crab Park, 101 Waterfront Road @ Main Street CENTERPOINT SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM Wednesdays from 6 – 8 pm October 1, 2014 – May 27, 2015 St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. George’s Avenue, North Van Centerpoint is a spiritual development group open to both men and women. Centerpoint offers the opportunity to explore and practice the ancient wisdom and contemplative traditions of the Christian faith. Cost: $520 for the program payable in quarterly instalments of $130 every 8 weeks; limited bursaries available. For more information or to register, please contact Susan DuMoulin at 604-734-9134 / susandumoulin@gmail.com or Judith Hardcastle at 604-9850408 / minister@st-andrews-united.ca LIVING THE GOSPEL: A CALL TO ECOJUSTICE Saturday, Oct 18, 10am-4pm Holy Name Parish Hall, 4925 Cambie St. at 33rd A workshop to discuss and reflect on the urgent call to ecological discipleship presented by Sister Mary Rowell, and Bob McKeon. Cost: $55.00, bring lunch. Scholarships available. Register: earthliteracies@gmail.com 250 220 4601 or 604 272 4779. www.earthliteracies.org
OUR DIOCESE DIOCESE COMMUNICATIONS Would you like to receive regular e-mail from the Diocese of New Westminster? Would you like to follow the Diocese on twitter and FaceBook? Contact Randy Murray, Diocese Communications Officer, at rmurray@vancouver.anglican.ca and ask him to put your e-mail address on the General Interest List. You’ll be giving him permission to send you the Parish Mail and the 401, Archdeacon Douglas Fenton's letter to clergy which is contained in the Parish Mail, and any unscheduled items of promotion about important Diocesan events open to all. You’ll never miss an event and you’ll keep up with all the comings and goings in the Diocese Links to various Diocese websites and blog: www.vancouver.anglican.ca http://vancouveranglican.com (Screening in Faith HR Site) www.holidayservices.ca (DNW Festival Worship and Event listings: Nov. 15 to Jan. 6, Lent & Easter) http://nwanglicanblog.wordpress.com./ Social media: http://on.fb.me/gH6JaU (Facebook) twitter@DofNWComm Any questions? Please contact Randy directly: rmurray@vancouver.anglican.ca, or 604.684.6306 ext. 22
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ORDER OF THE DIOCESE OF NEW WESTMINSTER Bishop Melissa Skelton has nominated our own Helen Tataren as one of the 2014 recipients of the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster. Helen has been a member of St. James’ for over fifty years, and her long life of worship, and service in the Women’s Guild and the Sanctuary Guild, is well worthy of recognition. At over ninety years of age, Helen can still be found in the Vestry every Saturday morning, using her fine needlework skills to keep our wonderful vestments in good repair. Helen was also the housekeeper for the priests residing in the St. James’ Clergy House for over twenty years, beginning in the mid 1960s. The service of investiture in the Order of the Diocese will be held on Sunday, November 2, at Christ Church Cathedral at 4:00 pm. Please support Helen with your prayers and join her in celebrating this wonderful occasion. STEWARDSHIP IN COMMUNITY: THE BENEDICTINE WAY This stewardship conference is about creating pathways to discipleship through our baptismal promises and the Marks of Mission. Participants will not only learn about the Benedictine way of stewardship, they will have the opportunity to create their personal “Pathway to Discipleship” – what some call a rule of life. St. Dunstan 3025—264th Street, Aldergrove $50 lunch & resources | $135 Parish Team of 3 Saturday, October 18, 2014 8:30 am registration Register: http://conta.cc/1ntuANE Contact: gmitchell@vancouver.anglican.ca
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QUOTE OF THIS WEEK
"The global Church is a profoundly suffering Church. It is cross-shaped. It carries a cross of suffering, but also it carries a cross for the salvation of the world. That has always been a scandal since the first few centuries. Early doubters, attackers of the Christian Church, said: 'How can you worship someone who died on a cross?' But it is a scandal of which we should be proud. We boast in the cross of Christ. It tells us that each of us here – each of us, all of us – need God's rescue because we cannot rescue ourselves.
Archbishop Justin Welby, from a speech given on June 17, 2014. http://www.christiantoday.com/article/ the.global.church.is.a.suffering.church.justin.welbys .parliamentary.breakfast.speech/38185.htm
Sunday, September 28 after High Mass “Exploring Global Food Security� with Primate Fred Hiltz
Come explore through videos, games, prizes, music, skits and lunch. (Lunch recipes will be shared) The goal is to raise $50 to feed one schoolchild in Haiti a hot lunch for one year, so bring your spare change, especially all those pennies.
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COMMEMORATION St. Ninian Bishop in Galloway, c.430 September 16
Today we celebrate the memorial of Ninian, a fifth-century bishop who was the first to preach the gospel in western Scotland. He originally came from England, then a province of the Roman empire, and spent many years in centres of Christian culture like Rome and southern Gaul. At that time the leaders of the Church tended to think that people who lived outside the boundaries of the Roman empire were not worth converting to Christ. In Britain this attitude was visibly reinforced by Hadrian’s Wall — a string of stone forts built across the northern boundary of England, in order to keep out the Scottish tribes. But one day Ninian either climbed over or sailed around this wall and headed into barbarian territory in order to bring the gospel to the enemies of his culture. Ninian eventually established his base in Galloway, at a place called White House, where modern Whithorn now stands. The place was called White House because Ninian built a church there and had its stone masonry painted white. It is not clear how far into Scotland he extended his mission. He or his disciples may have worked as far south as the Lake District in England and as far north as Moray Firth in Scotland. This would make Ninian’s mission one of the great links between the Church in Roman Britain and the vibrant Church of the Irish and Scots. And all because Ninian himself surmounted a wall of stone — and the wall of prejudice — which divided two opposing cultures!
For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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COMMEMORATION St. Theodore of Tarsus Archbishop of Canterbury, 690 September 19
Today we remember Theodore, who became archbishop of Canterbury in the year 667 and brought peace and new order to the troubled English Church. Theodore was sixty-five years old and a refugee from Tarsus in war-torn Asia Minor, when the Pope chose him to rule the Anglo-Saxon church. Once he arrived in England, he found an institution in disarray. A number of bishops were flouting a recent synod, where those who followed the customs of the older Celtic tradition agreed, for unity’s sake, to conform to Roman usages. Theodore also found that many dioceses had to be reorganized, or new dioceses set up, just to meet the pastoral needs of the people. He attacked these needs with the energy of a man half his age. He was unyielding in his use of authority wherever he found irregularities, but generous beyond measure towards those who combined true holiness of life with a genuine concern for unity. The Venerable Bede says that Theodore “was the first of the archbishops whom the whole English church consented to obey.” His skills as an organizer, and his wisdom in setting policies, made the Church a truly national and unifying force in a country still divided into many kingdoms. When he died on this date in the year 690, he left the Anglo-Saxon Church so strong and at peace that it was able to spare many of its best people to lead the advance in the conversion of the Germanic peoples in continental Europe. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. SEPTEMBER 15
Heb 5:7-9 Ps 30 Jn 19:25-27
Ps 56, 57 Job 40:1-24 Acts 15:36 – 16:5
Ps 64, 65 1 Kgs 21:1-16 Jn 11:55 – 12:8
TUES. SEPTEMBER 16
Rom 10:14-17 Canticle 6 Mt 28:16-20
Ps 61, 62 Job 40:1, 41:1-11 Acts 16:6-15
Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 1 Kgs 21:17-29 Jn 12:9-19
WED. SEPTEMBER 17
1 Cor 12:31 – 13:13 Ps 33:1-12, 22 Lk 7:31-35
Ps 72 Job 42:1-17 Acts 16:16-24
Ps 119:73-96 1 Kgs 22:1-28 Jn 12:20-26
THU. SEPTEMBER 18
Heb 11:32-35, 39-12:2 Ps 89:1-4 Jn 4:32-38
Ps 71 Job 28:1-28 Acts 16:25-40
Ps 74 1 Kgs 22:29-45 Jn 12:27-36a
FRI. SEPTEMBER 19
2 Tim 2:1-5, 10 Ps 112:4-9 Mt 24:42-47
Ps 69:1-23, 31-38 Est 1:1-4, 10-19 Acts 17:1-15
Ps 73 2 Kgs 1:2-17 Jn 12:36b-43
SAT. SEPTEMBER 20
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 69:31-38 Jn 12:24-26
Ps 75, 76 Est 2:5-8, 15-23 Acts 17:16-34
Ps 23, 27 2 Kgs 2:1-18 Jn 12:44-50
SUN. SEPTEMBER 21
Ex 16:2-15 Ps 105:1-6, 37-45 Phil 1:21-30 Mt 20:1-16
Ps 93, 96 Est 3:1 – 4:3 Jas 1:19-27
Ps 34 2 Kgs 4:8-37 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
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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 Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions. 30 | THE THURIBLE
MASS THIS WEEK 2014
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. SEPTEMBER 15
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Our Lady of Sorrows
For all girls and women who face injustice, oppression, abuse, discrimination, and barriers to education
TUES. SEPTEMBER 16
5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Ninian, Bishop of Galloway, c. 430
For the Scottish People, as they make major choices for the future of their country
WED. SEPTEMBER 17
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, 1882 (Ember Day)
For all who teach or study Hebrew; and for the various ministries of Pusey House at the University of Oxford
THU. SEPTEMBER 18
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Founders, Benefactors, & Missionaries of the Church in Canada
For Church Historians in the Anglican Church of Canada
Fri. SEPTEMBER 19
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
St. Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690
For the work of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Church of England
SAT. SEPTEMBER 20
For the Anglican Church in Melanesia and the work of the Melanesian Brothers
John Coleridge Patteson, Bishop, & Companions, Martyrs, 1871 SUN. SEPTEMBER 21
Pentecost 15
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca | 778-316-7941 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Deacon: Mother Joyce Locht 604-614-9915 | joyce.locht@gmail.com
Youth Worker: Jenny Scott 778-322-7967 | youthworker@stjames.bc.ca
Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com
Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder
CLERGY AVAILABILITY
PARISH OFFICERS
Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532 For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins: 778-316-7941 You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return
urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca
Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Graham Murchie Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell Diocese of New Westminster | Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca Parish Office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm