High Mass
Holy Cross Day | September 16, 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 5:00 pm Evening 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 On Easter Day As though some heavy stone were rolled away, You find an open door where all was closed, Wide as an empty tomb on Easter Day. Lost in your own dark wood, alone, astray, You pause, as though some secret were disclosed, As though some heavy stone were rolled away. You glimpse the sky above you, wan and grey, Wide through these shadowed branches interposed, Wide as an empty tomb on Easter Day. Perhaps there’s light enough to find your way, For now the tangled wood feels less enclosed, As though some heavy stone were rolled away. You lift your feet out of the miry clay And seek the light in which you once reposed, Wide as an empty tomb on Easter Day.
And then Love calls your name, you hear Him say: The way is open, death has been deposed, As though some heavy stone were rolled away, And you are free at last on Easter Day. Malcolm Guite
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
HYMN 200 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died We sing the praise of him who died, of him who died upon the cross; the sinner's hope let flesh deride; for this we count the world but loss. Inscribed upon the cross we see in shining letters, "God is love." He bears our sins upon the tree; he brings us mercy from above. The cross— it takes our guilt away; it holds the fainting spirit up; it cheers with hope the gloomy day, and sweetens every bitter cup; it makes the coward spirit brave, and nerves the feeble arm for fight; it takes its terror from the grave, and gilds the bed of death with light. The balm of life, the cure of woe, the measure and the pledge of love, the sinner's refuge here below, the angels' theme in heaven above.
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KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. ‘Short’ communion service — Thomas Tallis
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 lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING
Be seated
Reader
A reading from the Book of Numbers
Reader Allll
From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; but 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 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 marvellous things. With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory. Antiphon The Lord has made known his victory; his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. 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. Antiphon 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 98:1-6 HIGH MASS | 9
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Corinthians.
Sub-deacon Allll
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 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 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. Faithful cross, above all other; one and only noble tree. 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
Deacon People Deacon People
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Deacon People
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 The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Father Kevin Hunt (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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The Liturgy of Baptism & Reaffirmation PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATES
Be seated
The sponsors, with the candidates , stand before the celebrant in the chancel. Celebrant
The candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Sponsor
I present N to receive the sacrament of Baptism.
Celebrant
The candidate for reaffirmation will now be presented
Sponsor
I present N who desires to reaffirm baptismal vows.
Celebrant
Do you desire to be baptized?
Candidate
I do.
Do you renounce Satan and all of the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? I renounce them. Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? I renounce them. Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Saviour? I do. Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? I do. Do you promise to obey him as your Lord? I do. The Celebrant addresses the congregation:
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All stand Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these people in their life in Christ? We will.
PRAYERS FOR THE CANDIDATES Celebrant
Let us now pray for these candidates, for the church and for the world. A person appointed leads the following litany.
Leader All
All
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Lord, hear our prayer. Open their heart to thy grace and truth. Lord, hear our prayer. Fill them with thy holy and life-giving Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Send them into the world in witness to thy love. Lord, hear our prayer. Bring them to the fullness of thy peace and glory. Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader All
There follow prayers for the church and the world. After each petition this response is said: Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
All All All All
All All
After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. And may light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. The Celebrant concludes the prayers with the following collect.
All
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ thy Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who liveth and reigneth now and for ever. Amen.
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THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER
All All
The Lord be with you. And with thy Spirit. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. It is meet and right so to do. We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over water the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through water you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In water your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Now sanctify this water by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who are here cleansed from sin and born again, may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
All
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To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS Dear friends, through the paschal mystery we have been buried with Christ in baptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life. Let us join with these persons who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. All
All
All
All
Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, The Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in God the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.
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All
Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return unto the Lord? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the earth? I will, with God’s help.
BAPTISM The celebrant pours upon the candidate the baptismal water saying
All
I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
REAFFIRMATION
All
N, may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom. Amen. The celebrant makes the sign of the cross on each candidate’s forehead, with the oil of chrism.
All
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I sign you with the cross, and mark you as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.
PRAYER OVER THE NEWLY BAPTIZED The celebrant, at a place in the full sight of the congregation, prays over the newly baptized, saying,
All
Heavenly Father, we thank thee that by water and the Holy Spirit thou hast bestowed upon them thy servants the forgiveness of sin, and hath raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in thy Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love thee, and the gift of joy and wonder in all thy works. Amen.
GIVING OF THE LIGHT The newly baptized are given a lighted candle. Celebrant All
Receive the light of Christ, to show that thou hast passed from darkness to light. Let thy light so shine before others that they may see thy good works and glorify thy Father in heaven.
Celebrant All
Let us welcome the newly baptized. We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
PEACE
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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. Prótege, Dómine (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
Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred Name. Come, Christian people, sing your praises, shout! If we are silent, even stones cry out. Refrain Jesus, you wept to see our human strife, teach us compassion for each human life. Refrain Peace was your plea and peace your loving theme: let peace be our passport, peace a living dream. Refrain
Great is the cost of walking on this road, to follow and suffer with the Son of God. Refrain Worlds to be born and children yet to be, come, take up this song into eternity. Refrain
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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. 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 the 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 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. ‘Short’ communion service — Thomas Tallis
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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 Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. ‘Short’ communion service — Thomas Tallis
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 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Praise the Lord, O my soul — Thomas Tomkins
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 66 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love And now, O Father, mindful of the love that bought us, once for all, on Calvary's Tree, and having with us him that pleads above, we here present, we spread forth to thee that only Offering perfect in thine eyes, the one, true, pure, immortal Sacrifice. Look, Father, look on his anointed face, and only look on us as found in him; look not on our misusings of thy grace, our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim: for lo, between our sins and their reward we set the Passion of thy Son our Lord. And then for those, our dearest and our best, by this prevailing Presence we appeal: O fold them closer to thy mercy's breast, O do thine utmost for their souls' true weal; from tainting mischief keep them white and clear, and crown thy gifts with strength to persevere. And so we come: O draw us to thy feet, most patient Saviour, who canst love us still; and by this food, so aweful and so sweet, deliver us from every touch of ill: in thine own service make us glad and free, and grant us never more to part with thee.
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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 you have made us partakers of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who took our nature upon him and suffered death upon the cross for our redemption; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All
BLESSING Celebrant
All
DISMISSAL
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Stand
Remain standing 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.
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMM 386 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — When I Survey the Wondrous Cross When I survey the wondrous cross where the young Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the cross of Christ, my God: all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.
POSTLUDE Festival Voluntary — Flor Peeters 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. 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.
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The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God — and in memory of her dearly loved mom, Rita Lou-Hing, from Sharon Lou-Hing.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection,
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY As many of you know I am someone who likes to be creative: whether painting, carving or crafting, I’m generally trying to do something. Not surprisingly that is true of my prayer life as well, so I tend to journal, paint, carve and weave during my devotional time. This past Wednesday morning I woke up and after a bit of a groggy start let the New Testament fall open and found myself in the last chapter of Mark with Mary, Mary and Salome heading to the tomb of Jesus and wondering who will roll the stone away for them so they can anoint his body.
Like many of you, I sometimes get discouraged, or wake up and look at the latest political or natural disaster, and want to go back to bed, asking myself what is the point? I asked myself, of all the details to note about what the women were thinking, why did the writer of Mark write that they were wondering about the stone and who would roll it away. Perhaps it is because they were being practical, or maybe it was because we humans generally have a way of looking for problems and
hurdles before we reach them, which might stop us trying. As it was the stone had been rolled away for them, Jesus had risen and an angel told them the good news. What are the stones that I image need rolling away, that I worry about, that stop me from accepting and knowing the good news? I thought about the Open Church Ministry and the difference that the open doors on a Wednesday is making. I also reflected on the times I have been discouraged in ministry here at St. James’. Sure it happens, but God, without fail, rolls away those stones and people in the neighbourhood like a coffee shop owner I ran into recently, tell me things like: “it lifted my spirits to see the doors open on my way in.” I pray for our various ministries here and each Wednesday for the people who will visit this holy place before I arrive. I pray that people will meet Jesus here in the ministry team and in this place. This week we made hot tea and had colouring pages out for children and adults alike. A woman with two young toddlers arrived and had tea with us, coloured, and
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then went on. A woman came by for tea and gave testimony about her experience with anger and forgiveness and I was blown away. God is at work everywhere and always, even here at St. James’. I invite you once again, to consider becoming part of this ministry and see what it looks like when stones are rolled away. Come and see. Mother Lucy
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ HOLY CROSS SUNDAY 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 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After Mass in the Bishops’ Room EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH PARISH COUNCIL The next meeting will be on Sat. Sept. 29, 10.00 am coffee for 10.15 am start. There will be a Mass before the lunch-break, and the meeting will finish by 2.00 pm. Please forward any agenda items to the PC Secretary, Reece Wrightman, via the Parish Office.
OFFICE CLOSURE The Church Office will be closed next Saturday, September 22, due to vacation scheduling.
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SALAL & CEDAR MINISTRY Our preacher next Sunday, in this Creation Season, will be the Revd Laurel Dykstra. The Formation Session 12:30 pm after High Mass, will be an opportunity to learn more about the ministry of Salal & Cedar. DNW E-NEWSLETTER The Diocese now circulates a regular Newsletter, with news items and a calendar of events. To subscribe visit: vancouver.anglican.ca and scroll to bottom of the Home Page.
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. SEPTEMBER 17 Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, 1882
1 Cor 11:17–28, 33; Ps 40:8–12; Lk 7:1–10
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 18 Founders, Benefactors, & Missionaries of the Church in Canada
1 Cor 12:12–14, 27–31; Ps 100; Lk 7:11–17
Ps 61, 62; Job 40:1; 41:1–11; Acts 16:6–15
Ps 68:1–20(21–23)24– 36; (1 Kgs 21:17–29); Jn 12:9–19
WED. SEPTEMBER 19 St. Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690 Ember Day
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 20 John Coleridge Patteson, Bishop,& Companions, Martyrs, 1871
1 Cor 15:1–11; Ps 118:14–29; Lk 7:36–50
Ps 71; Job 28:1–28; Acts 16:25–40
Ps 74; (1 Kgs 22:29–45); Jn 12:27–36a
FRI. SEPTEMBER 21 St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist Ember Day
Pr 3:1–6 or 2 Tim 3:14–17; Ps 119:33– 40; Mt 9:9–13
Ps 119:41–64; Is 8:11–20; Rom 10:1–15
Ps 19, 112; Job 28:12–28; Mt 13:44–52
SAT. SEPTEMBER 22 Bl. Emilie Tavernier-Gamelin, Founder, Sisters of Providence, 1851 Ember Day
1 Cor 15:35–49; Ps 30:1–5; Lk 8:4–15
Ps 75, 76; Est 2:5–8, 15–23 or Jdt 5:1–21; Acts 17:16–34
Ps 23, 27; (2 Kgs 2:1–18); Jn 12:44–50
SUN. SEPTEMBER 23 Pentecost 18
Jm 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mk 9:30-37
Ps 93, 96; Est 3:1—4:3 or Jdt 5:22—6:4, 10–21; Jas 1:19–27
Ps 34; (2 Kgs 4:8–37); Mt 6:1–6, 16–18
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MASS TIMES
MON. SEPTEMBER 17 Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, 1882
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. SEPTEMBER 18 Founders, Benefactors, & Missionaries of the Church in Canada
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. SEPTEMBER 19 St. Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690 Ember Day
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. SEPTEMBER 20 John Coleridge Patteson, Bishop,& Companions, Martyrs, 1871
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. SEPTEMBER 21 St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist Ember Day
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. SEPTEMBER 22 Bl. Emilie Tavernier-Gamelin, Founder, Sisters of Providence, 1851 Ember Day SUN. SEPTEMBER 23 Pentecost 18
8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm 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
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
Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray
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 Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca, Warden: Doug Ibbott, 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 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