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High Mass

The Last Sunday after Epiphany | February 26, 2017 | 10:30 AM

High Mass

The Last Sunday after Epiphany | February 26, 2017 | 10:30 AM

Welcome

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Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

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 Annual Vestry Meeting, 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. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Louisa, or Children & Family Co-ordinator, is on leave this week.

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.

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

St. Francis of Assisi

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A Reflection

A PRAYER FOR ASH WEDNESDAY

“Gracious God, today begins a period of inner reflection and examination. The days stretch before me and invite me inward to that silent, holy space that holds your Spirit. This special time beckons me to see my life through Christ's eyes and the truth and reality of your love incarnate. Give me the grace to enter the space of these days with anticipation of our meeting. And, when I open my soul to your presence, let your loving kindness flow over me and seep into the pockets of my heart. I ask this for the sake of your love.” Amen.

http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=3107 Accessed 9th February 2017.

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Notes

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Entrance Rite

PRELUDE

PRELUDE Sonata da Chiesa (Tema con Variazioni) — Hendrik Andriessen At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

HYMN

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Sonata da Chiesa (Tema con Variazioni) — Hendrik Andriessen Stand

At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand. HYMN

5 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise! Triumph o'er the shades of night: Dayspring from on high, be near; Daystar, in my heart appear.

Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day’s return till thy mercy’s beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes and warm my heart.

Visit then this soul of mine, pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, Radiancy divine, scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day.

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Stand

KYRIE ELEISON

Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.

Setting: The Office of Holy Communion (Collegium Regale) — Herbert Howells

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

Setting: The Office of Holy Communion (Collegium Regale) — Herbert Howells

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son Jesu Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Setting: The Office of Holy Communion (Collegium Regale) — Herbert Howells

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COLLECT OF THE DAY

Stand

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant All

The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.

Celebrant All

The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray. Almighty God, on the holy mount thou didst reveal to chosen witnesses thy well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured: mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world, and change us into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Celebrant

All

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

The Liturgy of the Word Be seated

A reading from the Book of Exodus.

OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

The Lord said to Moses, ‘Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.’ So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, ‘Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.’ Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.

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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Exodus. The Lord said to Moses, ‘Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.’ So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, ‘Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.’ Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.

Exodus 24:12-18

Reader All

Stand

Exodus 24:12-18

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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

The Lord is king; let the people tremble; he is enthroned upon the Cherubim; let the earth shake. The Lord is great in Zion; he is high above all peoples. Let them confess his name, which is great and awesome; he is the Holy One. Antiphon

Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his name, they called upon the Lord, and he answered them. He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them. Antiphon

Psalm 99:1-3, 6-7

EPISTLE READING

Reader

Reader All

A reading from the Second Letter of Peter.

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

2 Peter 1:16-21

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Reader All

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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter

Alleluia. He is the brightness of the everlasting light, the unspotted mirror of the power of God, and the image of his goodness. Alleluia.

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter

Alleluia. He is the brightness of the everlasting light, the unspotted mirror of the power of God, and the image of his goodness. Alleluia.

Candor est (Mode V)

HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People

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.

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.

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Get up and do not be afraid.’ And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, ‘Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.’

Matthew 17:1-9

The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

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Candor est (Mode V)

Deacon People

Be Seated

The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be Seated

Fr. Kevin Hunt

(At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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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

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.

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

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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 a collect.

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Stand

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Celebrant

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.

Celebrant

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.

Kneel

All

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All

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.

Celebrant

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

PEACE

All

PEACE

All

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

OFFERTORY You adorn him with glory and honour; you have given him mastery over the works of your hand, O Lord.

You adorn him with glory and honour; you have given him mastery over the works of your hand, O Lord.

Gloria et honore (Mode I)

HYMN

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Stand

Gloria et honore (Mode I)

HYMN

Stand

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

384 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation: all ye who hear, brothers and sisters draw near, praise him in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, shelters thee under his wings, yea, so gently sustaineth: hast thou not seen how thy entreaties have been granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee: ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriend thee.

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Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, whirlwinds and water assuaging.

Praise to the Lord, who when darkness of sin is abounding, who when the godless do triumph, all virtue confounding, sheddeth his light, chaseth the horrors of night, saints with his mercy surrounding.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath come now with praises before him! Let the Amen sound from his people again: gladly for aye we adore him.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

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Celebrant

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord, holy Father almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give knowledge of thy glory, in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS

Celebrant

Stand

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.

Stand

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Setting: The Office of Holy Communion (Collegium Regale) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Herbert Howells

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Setting: The Office of Holy Communion (Collegium Regale) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Herbert Howells

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Allll

Celebrant

Allll

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;

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Kneel

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.

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

Allll

Celebrant

Allll

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

AGNUS DEI

AGNUS DEI O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace.

Setting: The Office of Holy Communion (Collegium Regale) — Herbert Howells

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

Jesu, the very thought of thee with sweetness fills my breast; but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest.

Jesu, the very thought of thee — Edward Bairstow

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HYMN

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Sit or kneel

HYMN

Sit or kneel

76 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise ) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thee We Adore, O Hidden Saviour, Thee

Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee, who in thy sacrament dost deign to be; both flesh and spirit at thy presence fail, yet here thy presence we devoutly hail.

O blest memorial of our dying Lord, who living bread to us doth here afford! O may our souls for ever feed on thee, and thou, O Christ, for ever precious be.

Fountain of goodness, Jesus, Lord and God, cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing blood; increase our faith and love, that we may know the hope and peace which from thy presence flow.

O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see, may what we thirst for soon our portion be, to gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face, the vision of thy glory and thy grace.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Concluding Rite Stand

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Celebrant All

The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.

Celebrant All

The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray. Holy God, we see thy glory in the face of Jesus Christ. May we who are partakers of his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. We ask this in his name. Amen.

Celebrant

All

BLESSING Celebrant

All

Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.

BLESSING Celebrant

All

Notices and announcements may be given.

Stand

Notices and announcements may be given.

DISMISSAL

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ANGELUS

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HYMN

HYMN 466 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Thou Whose Almighty Word

466 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Thou Whose Almighty Word

Thou, whose almighty word chaos and darkness heard, and took their flight; hear us, we humbly pray, and, where the Gospel day sheds not its glorious ray, let there be light!

Thou who didst come to bring on thy redeeming wing healing and sight, health to the sick in mind, sight to the inly blind, O now to all mankind let there be light!

Spirit of truth and love, life-giving holy Dove, speed forth thy flight! Move o’er the waters' face bearing the lamp of grace, and, in earth's darkest place, let there be light!

Blessed and holy Three, glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might; boundless as ocean's tide, rolling in fullest pride, through the world far and wide, let there be light!

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POSTLUDE

POSTLUDE Sonata da Chiesa (Finale) — Hendrik Andriessen

Sonata da Chiesa (Finale) — Hendrik Andriessen

During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Parish Hall for coffee and the Annual Vestry Meeting.

For prayer requests please contact the Church Office or speak to one of the clergy.

The sacrament of anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

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.

Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.

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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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ABOUT TODAY’S MUSIC

Hendrik Andriessen (1892-1981) was of great significance for the renewal of Catholic church music in the Netherlands, and was renowned for his improvisations on the organ. His organ compositions show the unmistakable influence of the French romantic composers — a symphonic approach to that best comes to life on a large instrument placed in a reverberant church.

Though its title harkens back to the Baroque era, the Andriessen’s Sonata da Chiesa (Italian for church sonata) opens with a chorale-like hymn theme that uses the deep sonorities of the romantic organ. It is followed by four variations, and concludes with a toccata that reaches its apotheosis with a majestic restatement of the opening chorale.

The chorale and variations, which are the organ prelude for today, bear some resemblance to what a mountain climber experiences, namely an ascent that is marked by periods of acclimatisation: the chorale at the foot of the mountain; variation 1 leads to base camp; variation 2 gives a view at a higher elevation; inclement weather is the theme of variation 3; and variation 4 characterises the other-worldly experience at the summit, exuding a sense of peace that eclipses human understanding.

The finale, which is the organ postlude to-day, has the hallmarks of a mountain descent. Typically more dangerous than the ascent, going down a mountain includes hazards such as ice slopes, avalanches, and severe weather conditions. The attentive listener will notice these themes in the music, including recurring sweeping downward motions. Having been conditioned to the lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes, mountain climbers typically feel enormously energised when they return to the foot of the mountain. This is reflected in the finale as it reaches its conclusion in a majestic restatement of the opening chorale

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The flowers on the High Altar are given

to the Glory of God

and in loving memory of

Betty Ann Brown,

beloved wife, mom, granna, gma, and friend.

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The Thurible

NOTES FROM THE CLERGY

This coming week Lent begins. On Ash Wednesday we will be offering three services, all with the imposition of ashes: 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, and High Mass at 6:30 pm.

Ash Wednesday is the day when Christians stare death in the face and remember where they came from in terms of God’s creation, and that God doesn’t hate what God made. Ash Wednesday can be freeing. We move through the liturgy and acknowledge that humans are sinful. Fact. Turn on the news, humans are sinful, individually, in secret and corporately on mass. God sees it all. On Ash Wednesday when we are physically marked with ashes and remember that we will physically die one day. We are also reminded that God sees everything, and with that in mind we are free to let go of the things that prevent us from growing closer to God. This first day of Lent, offers the opportunity to figure out what we need to let die in our lives in order to grow closer to God. Here are three things you ought to know about Ash Wednesday: “What's the purpose of Ash Wednesday? It marks first day of the 40 days of Lent, a roughly six-week period (not including Sundays) dedicated

to reflection, prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter. It ends on Holy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter) that marks the Last Supper. In addition to certain rules about foods and fasting, many Christians (and even nonChristians) abstain from additional foods, luxury or material goods or certain activities and habits.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

Where do the ashes some people put on their face come from? They're obtained from the burning of the palms of the previous Palm Sunday, which occurs on the Sunday before Easter, and applied during services. Palm Sunday marks Jesus' return to Jerusalem, when people waved palm branches to celebrate his arrival. The ashes are typically mixed with Holy Water or oil. What do the ashes mean? The ashes, applied in the shape of a cross, are a symbol of penance, mourning and mortality…There aren't any particular rules about how long the ashes should be worn, but most people wear them throughout the day as a public expression of their faith and penance.”

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Mass this Week

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ LAST 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 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING After High Mass in the Parish Hall

OUR PARISH TODAY: ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING After High Mass in the Parish Hall

ASH WEDNESDAY: MARCH 1 Mass at 7.30 am & 12.10 pm and High Mass at 6.30 pm, all with Imposition of Ashes. Confessions at 8:15 am, 12:45 pm and 5:45 pm. EASTVANTAIZE@STJAMES 8.30 pm Ash Wednesday, March 1 Blessed Sacrament Chapel (enter by Cordova Street gate)

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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. A Course Handbook is available from Deacon Lucy. 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). KID’S CORNER Wow such excitement this week! Jesus takes his friends up a very high mountain to pray. All of a sudden his friends look over and see that Jesus is speaking with prophets that had long ago died! Jesus' face went as bright as the sun and his robes were sparkling white. A cloud came down and hid them, and then they heard a voice. It was the voice of God saying that Jesus was his Son and that he was very pleased and proud of him. This is called the Transfiguration. Jesus was filled with the light of God and his disciples saw it. Do you think maybe God wanted to show the disciples who they were really travelling with? God, you have done some pretty amazing things. We are grateful that we can read about all of your miracles and hope that we will one day be a part of something so incredible. Amen. (NB. Louisa, our Children & Families Co-ordinator, is on leave this week)

OUR PARISH TODAY: ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING After High Mass in the Parish Hall

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RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

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

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

TODAY: 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.

TOMORROW: INDUCTION Fr. Justin Cheng, a former faithful member of the St. James’ congregation and server will be inducted as Vicar at All Saint's Burnaby, 7405 Royal Oak Ave. on Mon. Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Following his attendance at St. James’ Justin pursued divinity training at Trinity College in Toronto and after his ordination served as assistant curate at St. Paul's Church, Nanaimo. The Venerable Brian Evans, Rector at St. Paul's, will be the preacher.

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

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DAILY LECTIONARY

DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. FEBRUARY 27 George Herbert, Priest & poet, 1633

Sirach 32:1-13 Ps 42:1-7 Jn 21:15-17

Ps 25 Dt 6:10-15 Heb 1:1-14

Ps 9, 15 Pr 27:1-6, 10-12 Jn 1:1-18

MON. FEBRUARY 27 George Herbert, Priest & poet, 1633

Sirach 32:1-13 Ps 42:1-7 Jn 21:15-17

Ps 25 Dt 6:10-15 Heb 1:1-14

Ps 9, 15 Pr 27:1-6, 10-12 Jn 1:1-18

TUES. FEBRUARY 28 Feria

Sir 35:1-12 Ps 50:7-15 Mk 10:28-31

Ps 26, 28 Dt 6:16-25 Heb 2:1-10

Ps 36, 39 Pr 30:1-4, 24-33 Jn 1:19-28

TUES. FEBRUARY 28 Feria

Sir 35:1-12 Ps 50:7-15 Mk 10:28-31

Ps 26, 28 Dt 6:16-25 Heb 2:1-10

Ps 36, 39 Pr 30:1-4, 24-33 Jn 1:19-28

WED. MARCH 1 Ash Wednesday

Jl 2:1-2, 12-17 Ps 103:8-18 2 Cor 5:20b – 6:10 Mt 6:1-6, 16-21

Ps 95, 32, 143 Jon 3:1 – 4:11 Heb 12:1-14

Ps 102, 130 Am 5:6-15 Lk 18:9-14

WED. MARCH 1 Ash Wednesday

Jl 2:1-2, 12-17 Ps 103:8-18 2 Cor 5:20b – 6:10 Mt 6:1-6, 16-21

Ps 95, 32, 143 Jon 3:1 – 4:11 Heb 12:1-14

Ps 102, 130 Am 5:6-15 Lk 18:9-14

THU. MARCH 2 St. David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544

1 Thess 2:9-12 Ps 112:4-7 Mt 5:13-16

Ps 37:1-18 Dt 7:6-11 Tit 1:1-16

Ps 37:19-42 Hab 3:1-10, 16-18 Jn 1:29-34

THU. MARCH 2 St. David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544

1 Thess 2:9-12 Ps 112:4-7 Mt 5:13-16

Ps 37:1-18 Dt 7:6-11 Tit 1:1-16

FRI. MARCH 3 John & Charles Wesley, Priests and Evangelists, 1791, 1788

Hosea 6:1-6 Ps 103:1-5 Lk 10:17-20, 23-24

Ps 95, 31 Dt 7:12-16 Tit 2:1-15

Ps 35 Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32 Jn 1:35-42

FRI. MARCH 3 John & Charles Wesley, Priests and Evangelists, 1791, 1788

Hosea 6:1-6 Ps 103:1-5 Lk 10:17-20, 23-24

Ps 37:19-42 Hab 3:1-10, 16-18 Jn 1:29-34

Ps 95, 31 Dt 7:12-16 Tit 2:1-15

Ps 35 Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32 Jn 1:35-42

SAT. MARCH 4 Feria

Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk 5:27-32

Ps 30, 32 Dt 7:17-26 Tit 3:1-15

Ps 42, 43 Ezek 39:21-29 Jn 1:43-51

SAT. MARCH 4 Feria

Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk 5:27-32

Ps 30, 32 Dt 7:17-26 Tit 3:1-15

Ps 42, 43 Ezek 39:21-29 Jn 1:43-51

SUN. MARCH 5 Lent 1

Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Ps 32 Rom 5:12-19 Mt 4:1-11

Ps 63:1-8, 98 Dt 8:1-10 1 Cor 1:17-31

Ps 103 Dan 9:3-10 Mk 2:18-22

SUN. MARCH 5 Lent 1

Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Ps 32 Rom 5:12-19 Mt 4:1-11

Ps 63:1-8, 98 Dt 8:1-10 1 Cor 1:17-31

Ps 103 Dan 9:3-10 Mk 2:18-22

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES

2017

MASS TIMES

2017

MASS TIMES

MON. FEBRUARY 27 George Herbert, Priest & poet, 1633

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

MON. FEBRUARY 27 George Herbert, Priest & poet, 1633

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. FEBRUARY 28 Feria

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

TUES. FEBRUARY 28 Feria

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MARCH 1 Ash Wednesday

7:30 am & 12:10 pm

Low Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes – Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MARCH 1 Ash Wednesday

7:30 am & 12:10 pm

Low Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes – Blessed Sacrament Chapel

6:30 pm

High Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes – High Altar

6:30 pm

High Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes – High Altar

THU. MARCH 2 St. David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

THU. MARCH 2 St. David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. MARCH 3 John & Charles Wesley, Priests and Evangelists, 1791, 1788

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

FRI. MARCH 3 John & Charles Wesley, Priests and Evangelists, 1791, 1788

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. MARCH 4 Feria

SUN. MARCH 5 Lent 1

SAT. MARCH 4 Feria

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

SUN. MARCH 5 Lent 1

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. THE THURIBLE | 31

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

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

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

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott