High Mass
First Sunday of Lent | February 17, 2013 | 10:30 am
Welcome 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. As you enter please remember the Coast Salish People, the original inhabitants of this area, and join us in praying for healing and reconciliation. 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 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Formation Session: Charles Taylor on the Secular Age High Mass
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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 desert in our lives is the place where in our poverty, our sin and our need we come to know the Lord. For us, like the Israelites, before us, it is the place of the essential confrontations, where the irrelevancies are stripped away and the elemental things become all-important, where the truth in our hearts is revealed. Our desert place is any place where we confront God. It is the place of truth, but also of tenderness; the place of loneliness but also of God’s closeness and care. The journey is precarious, but God is faithful, even though our own fidelity is shaky. In the place of hunger and poverty of spirit we are fed by the word of God, as Jesus himself was in the desert. Part of our poverty may be that we are not even aware of our longing for God, only aware of the suffocating burden of our own sinfulness, of the slum within. But the desert is the place of confrontation not just with our sins, but with the power of God’s redemption. You come to see it as the place where there can be springing water, manna to keep you going, the strength you never knew you had, the surprise of the quail that plops down at your feet, a tenderness that cares for you and a knowing Lord. These things are not the promised land, but they are tokens of love and may be sacraments of glory. Your life, your prayer, can be the wilderness to which you must look steadfastly if you would see the glory of God. - a reading from Maria Boulding, The Coming of God, London, 2nd edition, 1994, pp. 36-8.
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Notes
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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
THE GREAT LITANY Stand All
O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, Have mercy upon us.
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O God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon us.
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O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, Have mercy upon us.
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O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God, Have mercy upon us.
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Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God our Saviour Jesus Christ, Pray for us.
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All holy angels and Archangels and all holy orders of blessed spirits, Pray for us.
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All holy Patriarchs, and Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors & Virgins, and all the blessed company of heaven, Pray for us.
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Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers; neither reward us according to our sins. Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and by thy mercy preserve us for ever. Spare us, good Lord.
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From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; and from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice; and from all want of charity, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word and commandment, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence, and famine, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle, and murder; and from dying suddenly and unprepared, Good Lord, deliver us.
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By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and submission to the Law; by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation, Good Lord, deliver us.
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By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death and Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the Coming of the Holy Ghost, Good Lord, deliver us.
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In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment, Good Lord, deliver us.
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We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church Universal in the right way, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to illumine all bishops, priests, and deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living, they may set it forth, and show it accordingly, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to send forth laborers into thy harvest, and to draw all mankind into thy kingdom, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give to all people increase of grace to hear and receive thy Word, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are deceived, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee so to rule the hearts of thy servants, Elizabeth our Queen, the leaders of this nation and all others in authority, that they may do justice, and love mercy, and walk in the ways of truth, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives, the homeless and the hungry, and all who are desolate and oppressed, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the bountiful fruits of the earth, so that in due time all may enjoy them, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to inspire us, in our several callings, to do the work which thou givest us to do with singleness of heart as thy servants, and for the common good, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to preserve all who are in danger by reason of their labor or their travel, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to preserve, and provide for, all women in childbirth, young children and orphans, the widowed, and all whose homes are broken or torn by strife, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to visit the lonely; to strengthen all who suffer in mind, body, and spirit; and to comfort with thy presence those who are failing and infirm, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to support, help, and comfort all who are in danger, necessity, and tribulation, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to have mercy upon all mankind, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give us true repentance; to forgive us all our sins, negligences, and ignorances; and to endue us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit to amend our lives according to thy holy Word, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; to comfort and help the weakhearted; to raise up those who fall; and finally to beat down Satan under our feet, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to grant to all the faithful departed+ eternal life and peace, remembering particularly ‌ and those whose anniversaries are at this time. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to grant that, in the fellowship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. James, and all the saints, we may attain to thy heavenly kingdom, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us. Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.
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O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Grant us thy peace.
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O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us.
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INTROIT He shall call upon me, and I will hear him; I will rescue him and bring him to honour; with long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation. Psalm He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High: abides under the shadow of the Almighty. Invocabit me (Mode VIII)
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, whose Son fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are but did not sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to thy Spirit, that as thou knowest our weakness, so we may know thy power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy. When you have come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, "Today I declare to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us." When the priest takes the basket from your hand and sets it down before the altar of the Lord your God, you shall make this response before the Lord your God: "A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labour on us, we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The Lord HIGH MASS | 11
brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me." You shall set it down before the Lord your God and bow down before the Lord your God. Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house. Deuteronomy 26:1-11
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, abides under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall say to the Lord, "You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God in whom I put my trust." Antiphon He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honour. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation. Antiphon Psalm 91:1-2, 15-16
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. "The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart" that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:8B-13
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
TRACT
Stand He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High abides under the shadow of the almighty. He shall say to the Lord, “You are my refuge and my stronghold; my God in whom I put my trust.” Qui hábitat (Mode II)
THE HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.'" Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time. Luke 4:1-13
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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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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION
Kneel
Deacon
Ye that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead the new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways: draw near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble confession to almighty God.
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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.
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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
All
THE PEACE
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.
Stand
The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way. You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS The Lord shall cover you with his pinions, and you shall find refuge under his wings; his faithfulness and truth shall be a shield and buckler. Scápulis suis (Mode VIII)
OFFERTORY HYMN
Stand
The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 628 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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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. Who hast bidden us thy faithful people to cleanse our hearts and to prepare with joy for the paschal feast; that reborn through the waters of baptism, and renewed in the Eucharistic mystery, we may be more fervent in prayer and more generous in works of love. 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 All sing
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THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
Blessing and glory and thanksgiving be unto thee, almighty God, our heavenly Father, who 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; who made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memorial of that his precious death, until his coming again. Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee; and grant that we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks, he brake 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 ye all, of this; 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.” +
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Celebrant
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Wherefore, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, we thy humble servants with all thy holy Church, remembering the precious death of thy beloved Son, his mighty resurrection, and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming again in glory, do make before thee, in this sacrament of the holy bread of eternal life and the cup of everlasting salvation, the memorial which he hath commanded. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we entirely desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we and all thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion; And we pray that by the power of thy Holy Spirit, all we who are partakers of this holy communion may be fulfilled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom and with 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
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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All
AGNUS DEI All sing
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We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, Trusting in our own righteousness, But in thy manifold and great mercies. we are not worthy So much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, Whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, So to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, And to drink his blood, That we may evermore dwell in him, And he in us. Amen.
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. When you receive the Holy Bread please 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. COMMUNION ANTIPHON He shall cover you with his pinions, and you shall find refuge under his wings; his faithfulness and truth shall be your shield and buckler. Psalm He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High: abides under the shadow of the almighty. ScĂĄpulis suis (Mode III)
THE COMMUNION HYMN
Sit or kneel
280 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness
Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Faithful God, in this holy bread thou dost increase our faith and hope and love. Lead us in the path of Christ who is thy Word of life. We ask this in his name. Amen.
All
Stand
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SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE AND BLESSING Deacon
Bow down before the Lord.
Celebrant
All
Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this thy people that, rightly observing this holy season, they may learn to know thee more fully, and to serve thee with a more perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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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.
THE DISMISSAL
ANGELUS
Kneel
Be Seated
Stand
(see facing page)
FINAL HYMN 522 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
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.
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ANGELUS
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Lent at St. James’ Wednesdays in Lent - Feb 20 to Mar 20 6:30 pm Praying of the Rosary in the Lady Chapel
Fridays in Lent - Feb 15 to Mar 22 1:00 pm Stations of the Cross
Formation during Lent Formation on Sundays begins at 9:30 am in the Bishops’ Room. Lent 1 February 17 Charles Taylor on the Secular Age. Leader: Gordon Carkner Lent II February 24 No Formation - Vestry Meeting Lent III March 3 From what are we saved? Lent IV March 10 How does Jesus save? Lent V March 17 Why are we saved?
Evensong and Benediction - Feb 24 5:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Mothering Sunday - March 10 After High Mass we will honour our Mother Church and also our earthly mothers with the presentation of flowers and traditional simnel cake.
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Formation on Sundays THE MYTH OF TODAY’S SECULAR WORLD-VIEW Many people assume that our world today is profoundly secular and that a secular world view is a necessary and logical result of modernity. Many of us accept the notion that an ideal moral and ethical political system can only operate in the absence of religious belief. In fact, however, religion has failed to disappear, and in the twenty-first century it thrives, diversifying and growing all over the world. In this series we confront the “myth” of the secular, shedding light upon the religious beliefs at the foundation of both our cultural epistemology and our social institutions. In the first part of this series we will play excerpts from a CBC radio broadcast entitled, “The Myth of the Secular” and discuss the contradictions behind the myth. We conclude with a look at the work of philosopher Charles Taylor (A Secular Age), who redefines secularization in light of its failure to uproot the religious and spiritual values of our age. February 17: Charles Taylor on the Secular Age. Leader: Gordon Carkner (no Formation Session February 24)
THE THEOLOGY OF SALVATION March 3: From what are we saved? March 10: How does Jesus save? March 7: Why are we saved?
THE CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION: THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN POETRY April 7: Annunciation April 14: Incarnation April 21: The Passion April 28: The Resurrection May 5: The Ascension and Pentecost
THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT May 12: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
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St. James’ News & Announcements BENEDICTINE MTG - ALL ARE WELCOME! WHERE: Chapel, Kitchen and Bishops’ Room WHEN: Tuesday, February 19th 6-8:30pm WHAT: 6:00pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel (enter walkway gate beside 303 East Cordova), 6:30pm potluck fellowship supper, 7:30pm - 8:30pm meeting in the Bishops’ Room. All parish members, friends and St Luke's residents are invited to bring food and join us for any or all of this evening of prayer, fellowship, nourishment and celebration of the Feast day of Conrad Confalonieri (1284-1351) Franciscan tertiary and hermit. Our meeting agenda will include formulation of our group's questions for Fr. Martin and reading and discussion about "Listening". Participants are also invited to bring a favourite poem or prayer about listening. We will conclude with Compline. For more information contact Brian Rocksborough-Smith at brianrs@telus.net REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP St James' Outreach Committee is currently assisting with the sponsorship of a refugee family from Iraq, together with St Mary's Anglican Church, in Halifax. This elderly couple fled from their homeland to Syria, where they were registered with the UNHCR, and subsequently selected to come to Canada through the private sponsorship scheme organized by the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund. Unfortunately the outbreak of civil war in Syria led to the withdrawal of Canada's diplomatic representatives in Damascus, including the Visa Office, which deals with refugee affairs. This has now been relocated to Amman, Jordan. Contact 28 | HIGH MASS
with the refugee camps in Syria is consequently all the more difficult. Because of this disruption, the time for this couple's medical examinations and chest X-rays had expired, and they have had to be done again. This happened in late November, but the results had to be sent to Paris for verification. We have had no further news as to when this couple may be allowed to travel to Canada. Their daughter, who has already arrived in Halifax, is naturally extremely anxious. Your prayers are asked for this family. John Conway, Chair THANK OFFERING - MELANESIAN BROTHERHOOD In support of Brother John Blythe's recovery following his recent hospitalization, some parishioners have initiated renewed contributions to the ongoing work of the Melanesian Brotherhood in the Solomon Islands. Parish members interested in adding to these contributions are invited to forward them to the church office or deposit them in the Sunday service offering basket. SEEKING CONFIRMATION? REAFFIRMATION? RECEPTION? If you desire the sacrament of confirmation, you are invited to participate in a course of preparation, which began last Sunday, following High Mass. We will meet weekly for approximately ten sessions until April 28th. There will be no session on Vestry Sunday, Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday. Confirmation is an expression of deepening and
James’ News & Announcements conscious commitment to the way of Christ. Reaffirmation is an opportunity to renew your baptismal vows and Reception is for members who were confirmed in other churches and who now desire to be received into the Anglican Communion. The sacrament is a means of grace and strength for living out the vows made at baptism. We hope this may be a rich time of learning, prayer, and relationship building. If you are interested in preparation, please contact in person or via email Fr. Mark, rector@stjames.bc.ca, or Mtr. Jessica, assistant@stjames.bc.ca. The celebration of confirmation/reaffirmation/reception will take place on April 28 at Christ Church Cathedral. The Rev. Mtr. Jessica Schaap JULIAN OF NORWICH CONFERENCE THIS MAY Contexts and Continuities City and Book VI International Symposium Shire Hall and Norfolk Record Office, May 10th. Carrow Abbey, Norwich, May 11th. http://www.umilta.net/CBVIJulian.html for registration and http://www.umilta.net/ CBVIPapers.html RECONCILIATION CANADA DIALOGUE CIRCLE TODAY AFTER HIGH MASS Please join us for the second Dialogue Circle after High Mass in the Parish Hall on February 17th for refreshments and conversation. Our purpose is to gain a better understanding of one another's shared histories through conversations, educational programs and generally preparation
for attending the September events. Everyone is welcome. Please refer to the St. James' website under TRC 2013 for more information. NEW IN PARISH LIBRARY Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle; David Martin, The Breaking of the Image; Rowan Williams, Faith in the Public Square. Thanks to the Outreach Committee whose donation made these purchases possible. Tim Firth THE PASCHAL CANDLE Most of you are familiar with the Paschal Candle. It is the first flame lit from the new fire at the Easter Vigil, which represents the light of Christ rising to dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds. The candle is marked by special symbols: the cross; the Greek letters for alpha and omega reminding us that God is the beginning and the end; the current year, representing God present with us now; and five grains of incense representing the five wounds of Christ. The Paschal Candle is processed into the church at the Easter Vigil and remains in its holder near the altar throughout the Easter season, during which it is lit at all Masses held in the main sanctuary. The Paschal Candle is specially made and must be ordered in advance of Easter. It costs in the neighbourhood of $200. If you would like to support this meaningful tradition by making a donation toward the cost of the candle, please add the amount to your offering envelope, and on the outside of the envelope write the amount and beside it write “Paschal Candle”. If you do not use HIGH MASS | 29
St. James’ News & Announcements envelopes but would like to donate, please call the Church Office. PREDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE #5 Terra Development Ltd. has been selected as the development consultant for the Clinton Hall project. The company, headed by Jim O'Dea has been contracted by the board of trustees beginning January 1, 2013 to a maximum of 18 month contract by which time the feasibility of the project will have been determined. There will be a presentation at the AVM on February 24 to update the parish on the progress to date. Questions can be directed to the PDC at project@stjames.bc.ca. or in writing care of the office. PAX EASTER 2013: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Deadline is tomorrow! The PAX editorial team gives thanks for your ongoing contributions to our Parish magazine. We now welcome submissions for our upcoming Easter issue, the theme of which is renewing our baptismal vows. This theme could be addressed in any of the following ways: baptism as the beginning of our journey of conversion to Christ; the significance of baptism in the liturgy, such as the invitation to our statement of the Creed ("Let us confess the faith of our baptism"); exploring the Church's practice of baptism at some moment in Christian history; or the importance of baptism within the Easter liturgies. As usual, we also welcome submissions on other topics that you may wish to explore. The maximum length for written submissions is 500 words. All 30 | HIGH MASS
submissions, whether articles, photos or artwork, are due no later than Monday, February 25th. They can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX mail slot just outside the Church office. NEWS FROM GENERAL SYNOD Join our push for affordable housing Ali Symons, General Synod Senior Editor. Housing continues to be a joint priority for Anglicans and Lutherans as they support Bill C400, a private member's bill calling on the government to develop a national housing strategy. Anglican and Lutheran staff leaders engaged in this issue invite local church members to connect with MPs about the bill before it goes before Parliament, Feb. 13. An estimated 400,000 Canadians do not have healthy homes. The UN Special Report on Adequate Housing has observed that "Canada is one of the few countries in the world without a national housing strategy." Bill C-400 recognizes housing as a human right. It would commit the government to work with nonprofits, the private sector, Aboriginal communities, and all levels of government in developing a national housing strategy. With set timelines and goals, the strategy would then address the root causes of homelessness and set a plan to provide housing for all. Church members are encouraged to write to or meet with their MPs about Bill C-400 as soon as possible. Resources are available through Dignity for All, a campaign co-founded by longtime ecumenical partner Citizens for Public Justice. http://dignityforall.ca This advocacy push is one example of housing
St. James’ News & Announcements work Christians do on a daily basis across Canada. In Victoria, Evangelical Lutheran churches network with other non-profits to ensure adequate housing for all levels of poverty: those who live on government subsidies, the working poor, and the lower middle class. In Winnipeg, St. Matthew's Anglican Church is converting its property to 25 units of affordable housing for limited income families, a neighbourhood resource centre, and a dedicated worship space. Many more examples exist across the country, including at a regional level. On a national level, the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada are developing a shared resolution on housing and homelessness to be presented at Joint Assembly, to be held July 2013 in Ottawa. The resolution will commit both churches to continued local action and government advocacy. To support Bill C-400, please visit the Dignity for All website to see these resources: • read the backgrounder on Bill C-400 use the template provided to write to your MP • use these talking points when meeting with your MP • access other references on the website For more information email Henriette Thompson, hthompson@national.anglican.ca, public witness coordinator for social justice (ACC) or the Rev. Paul Gehrs, pgehrs@elcic.ca, assistant to the bishop, justice and leadership (ELCIC). •
MORE ORDO KALENDARS! Due to popular demand a small number of 2013 Ordo Kalendars have been reordered. If you would like to purchase one please see Reece Wrightman before they run out again. ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING The annual vestry will take place on Sunday February 24 following High Mass. TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION UPDATE FROM DIOCESE 1. TRC National Event, Vancouver. The dates for the TRC event proper are Sept. 1821 (Wednesday-Saturday). In addition, the Indian Residential Schools Survivors' Society and Reconciliation Canada, in partnership with many other community groups including churches, are planning "book-end" events around the hearings. These are: the All Nations Canoe Gathering on Sept. 17; the event "A New Way Forward" at BC Place on the evening of Sept. 21; and a Walk for Reconciliation on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 22. Church participation is welcome, and indeed essential, at all three of these events as well as at the TRC hearings themselves. The TRC hearings will be held in the facilities of the PNE at Hastings Park, which is within the parish boundaries of St David of Wales. We are hoping that it will be possible to designate St David's as the "parish church" for the TRC event, and that the parish will be able to co-ordinate spiritual support, and, to a limited extent, logistical support for our Diocese's participation in the TRC hearings. HIGH MASS | 31
St. James’ News & Announcements Theresa Spence in our prayers, and also the meeting this coming Friday between leaders of the AFN and the Government of Canada. There are a number of Idle No More events planned for the Metro Vancouver area this Friday; please attend an event in your community if you can, and encourage others to do so. 3. Resources Useful information and updates can be found on the website of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (www.trc.ca) and KAIROS Canada (www.kairoscanada.org). Also, Laurel Dykstra, Clarence Li, or myself would be happy to speak to a parish, deanery gathering, or other group or event. If you know of anyone else who would like to be part of this network and assist in getting the word out, please let me know and I will add his or her name to the list. Thank you for supporting and participating in this important work! Simyuwinhl Gibuum Liksjok The Rev. Michael Batten Rector, St David's Church 2475 Franklin Street Vancouver BC V5K 1X3 Tel: 604.253.8524
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SAVE YOUR STAMPS Please save your used postage stamps for a new ongoing fundraiser for our Street Outreach Initiative. We are collecting stamps of all ages from all countries. Please tell your friends so we can make this endeavour as successful as possible. Stamps can be dropped off in the office, or given to Reece Wrightman or another Narthex Guild member during mass on Sundays. Please place them in an envelope marked “Stamps for SOI .”
Meetings and Events at St. James’ February 17 Sun | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
18 Mon | 2:00 PM 18 Mon | 7:00 PM
SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri until 6:30pm) Private Rental, Bishops’ Room
18 Mon | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
19 Tue | 7:00 PM
Benedictine Meeting, Bishops’ Room
19 Tue | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
21 Thu | 8:00 AM
Latino Lunch, lunch served at noon, Crypt
21 Thu | 10:30 AM
EfM, Bishops’ Room
21 Thu | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
23 Sat | 8:00 AM
Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall
23 Sat | 9:00 AM
Latin Community Kitchen, Crypt
23 Sat | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
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Offices and Mass Times 2013 MON. FEBRUARY 18TH
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Martin Luther, Reformer, 1546
TUES. FEBRUARY 19TH
For 6 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. FEBRUARY 20TH
For the 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Ember Day
THU. FEBRUARY 21ST St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Teacher of the Faith, 1072
FRI. FEBRUARY 22ND The Chair of St. Peter Ember Day
SAT. FEBRUARY 23RD St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyma, Martyr, 156 Ember Day
SUN. FEBRUARY 24TH Second Sunday of Lent
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For all bishops in their discernment of clergy appointments 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For all who work in the medical and healing professions 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For the bishop of Rome 5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel For courage in our discipleship to Christ 8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Daily Lectionary DATE
DAILY MASS
LEV 19:1-2, 11-18 PS 19:7-14 MT 25:31-46 IS 55:10-11 PS 34:1-8 MT 6:7-15
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM PS 41, 52 DT 8:11-20 HEB 2:11-18 PS 45 DT 9:4-12 HEB 3:1-11
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM PS 44 GEN 37:1-11 JN 2:1-12 PS 47, 48 GEN 37:12-24 JN 2:13-22
MON. FEBRUARY 18TH
WED. FEBRUARY 20TH
JON 3:1-10 PS 51:1-2, 11-13 LK 11:29-32
PS 119:49-72 DT 9:13-21 HEB 3:12-19
PS 49 GEN 37:25-36 JN 2:23 – 3:15
THU. FEBRUARY 21ST
ESTHER 14:1, 3-5, 1214 PS 138 MT 7:7-12 EZEK 18:21-28 PS 130 MT 5: 20-26 GEN 15:1-12, 17-18 PS 27 PHIL 3:17 – 4:1 LK 13:31-35 GEN 15:1-12, 17-18 PS 27 PHIL 3:17 – 4:1 LK 13:31-35
PS 50 DT 9:23 – 10:5 HEB 4:1-10
PS 59, 60 GEN 39:1-23 JN 3:16-21
PS 95, 40, 54 DT 10:12-22 HEB 4:11-16 PS 55 DT 11:18-28 HEB 5:1-10
PS 51 GEN 40:1-23 JN 3:22-36 PS 138, 139:1-17 GEN 41:1-13 JN 4:1-26
PS 24, 29 JER 1:1-10 1 COR 3:11-23
PS 8, 84 GEN 41:14-45 MK 3:31 – 4:9
TUES. FEBRUARY 19TH
FRI. FEBRUARY 22ND
SAT. FEBRUARY 23RD
SUN. FEBRUARY 24TH
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THE CLERGY Rector
Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca
Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap assistant@stjames.bc.ca Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number)
days off: Monday, Saturday
Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist and Choirmaster Gerald Harder Assistant Organist Bruce McKenzie
Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross
PARISH STAFF
PARISH OFFICERS Deacon
Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532 CLERGY AVAILABILITY For immediate contact or within a few hours their cell numbers are: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941
days off: Friday, Saturday Mother Jessica Schaap 604-880-4938
Rector’s Warden Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Paul Stanwood 604-263-0138 Assoc. Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Building Project Communication EMAIL: project@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Treasurer
Envelope Secretary Parish Privacy Officer
days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will
Eleanor Beckett Graham Murchie Angela Van Luven (on leave) Philip Green Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL Chair Secretary
Jane Turner Erin Kenny
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. We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, February 23rd, Mother Jessica is on-call for emergency situations. Our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator , Joyce Locht is on leave until April 1, 2013. Please contact the office for pastoral care and support until her return.
303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4 telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm