High Mass
First Sunday of Lent | February 18, 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 12:30 pm Study Group 2:00 pm Viols Concert, Church 4:00 pm Silent Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:00 pm Evening Prayer & Benediction, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ 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 The Fountain thirsts, the Bread is hungry here The Light is dark, the Word without a voice. When darkness speaks it seems so light and clear. Now He must dare, with us, to make a choice. In a distended belly’s cruel curve He feels the famine of the ones who lose He starves for those whom we have forced to starve He chooses now for those who cannot choose. He is the staff and sustenance of life He lives for all from one Sustaining Word His love still breaks and pierces like a knife The stony ground of hearts that never shared, God gives through Him what Satan never could; The broken bread that is our only food. “Temptations 1 Stones into Bread”, by Malcolm Guite, from the book: Sounding the Seasons, p.27
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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 1 Invocations to the Holy Trinity All
O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, Have mercy upon us.
All
O God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon us.
All
O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, Have mercy upon us.
All
O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God, Have mercy upon us.
Stand
2 Invocations to the Saints
All
Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God our Saviour Jesus Christ, Pray for us.
All
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.
3 Prayers for Deliverance
All
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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.
All
From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; and from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us.
All
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.
All
From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil, Good Lord, deliver us.
All
From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word and commandment, Good Lord, deliver us.
All
From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence, and famine, Good Lord, deliver us.
All
From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle, and murder; and from dying suddenly and unprepared, Good Lord, deliver us.
4 Appeals for deliverance recalling events in the life of Our Lord
All
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.
All
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.
All
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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5 Intercessions
All
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.
All
That it may please thee to illumine Melissa, our Bishop, and 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.
All
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 labourers 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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All
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 labour 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 infirmed.... (the names from the prayer list are chanted) 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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All
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.... (the names of the departed are chanted) 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.
6 Concluding Invocations
All
Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us. Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.
All
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, Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Grant us thy peace.
All
O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us.
All All
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. Invocabit me (Mode VIII)
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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. Missa XII (Pater cuncta) — plainsong
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.
All
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Genesis. God said to Noah and to his sons with him, "As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth." God said, "This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth." God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth." Genesis 9:8-17
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Let none who look to you be put to shame; let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. Antiphon Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. Antiphon 12 | HIGH MASS
Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. Antiphon Gracious and upright is the Lord; therefore he teaches sinners in his way. He guides the humble in doing right and teaches his way to the lowly. All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Antiphon Psalm 25:1-9
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Peter. Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you -not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him. 1 Peter 3:18-22
Sub-deacon Allll
TRACT
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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)
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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. Glory be to thee, O Lord. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." Mark 1:9-15
Deacon People
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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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.
All
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All
PEACE
Stand
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
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)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 533 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Jesus, Lover of My Soul Jesus, Lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high: hide me, O my Saviour, hide, till the storm of life be past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on thee; leave, ah! leave me not alone, still support and comfort me! All my trust on thee is stayed; all my help from thee I bring; cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing.
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Thou, O Christ, art all I want; more than all in thee I find; raise the fallen, cheer the faint, heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy Name; I am all unrighteousness; false and full of sin I am; thou art full of truth and grace. Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin; let the healing streams abound, make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, freely let me take of thee: spring thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity.
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
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It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. 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 Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cĂŚli et terra Gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini: Hosanna in excelsis.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Missa XII (Pater cuncta) — plainsong
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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.” +
Allll
Celebrant
Allll
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. HIGH MASS | 21
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
All
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.
AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa XII (Pater cuncta) — plainsong
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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.
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)
HYMN
Sit or kneel 170 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — The Glory of These Forty Days The glory of these forty days we celebrate with songs of praise; for Christ, through whom all things were made, himself has fasted and has prayed. Alone and fasting Moses saw the loving God who gave the law; and to Elijah, fasting, came the steeds and chariots of flame. So Daniel trained his mystic sight, delivered from the lions' might; and John, the Bridegroom's friend, became the herald of Messiah's name.
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Then grant us, Lord, like them to be full oft in fast and prayer with thee; our spirits strengthen with thy grace, and give us joy to see thy face. O Father, Son, and Spirit blest, to thee be every prayer addressed, who art in three-fold Name adored, from age to age, the only Lord.
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 Celebrant
Bow down before the Lord.
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.
All
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.
DISMISSAL
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Kneel
Be Seated
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 72 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — My Faith Looks Up to Thee My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away; O let me from this day be wholly thine. May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; as thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm and changeless be, a living fire. While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day; wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. When ends life's transient dream, when death's cold sullen stream shall o'er me roll; blest Saviour, then in love fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul.
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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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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Lent has begun and we take the time to reflect as we journey through our own forty days in the wilderness, we take some quiet time amidst the business of our lives. When we try to take timeout, why does it feel even busier than usual? The Answer: there is a ton of stuff going on. Whether at work, in our personal lives and here at St. James’, we are on the go. The Pancake breakfast after the High Mass last week was for me, a huge reminder of this. Listening to what is happening for so many of you, I was reminded again, just how tough it can be to find even fifteen minutes in a day to be quiet and intentionally spend time with God. Having this quiet prayer time, being present with the Holy One is vital for our formation as followers of Christ. When we pray, the distance between us and God is reduced, we are brought closer to that love that never dies. Lent is one of the key times in the Christian year when we commit to taking the extra effort to find that time. How do we do it?
Well it turns out that it’s easier than we might think. When you are at home or in a place where you can take the opportunity to have this quiet time, let the people in your life know that you are going to take the amount of time you choose to go and pray. If it’s somewhere in your home, choose a room and ask not to be disturbed for the set amount of time. It might feel like you’re being rude, but you’re not. It may be that you can spend time in prayer together as a family, but if like me, you live with a nonChristian person, or people, it is important (and respectful to them) to let them know what you are doing and why. It gives them the opportunity to support you, and allows for conversation around your practice, and you might be surprized at what you learn!
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Our Parish
Daily Lectionary Mass this Week
See you soon, Mother Lucy
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 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 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Bishops’ Room STUDY GROUP 12:30 pm VIOLS CONCERT 2 pm in the Church SILENT PRAYER 4 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER & BENEDICTION 5 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH OPEN CHURCH We are planning to open the church between 10 am and 2 pm on a trial basis. The aim is to be a more inviting presence in the neighbourhood by having the doors open. People will be able to drop in for some quiet time, to light a candle, say a prayer or meet with one of the clergy. Many of you have expressed interest in volunteering to be present and hold the space open. There will be information sessions coming up to find out more. If you are interested please email: lucy@stjames.bc.ca LENTEN STUDY - MEETING JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN During this six-week offering, participants are invited to draw close to the God revealed in and through Jesus by meditating on the words of a daily verse from John. Sessions are on Sundays after High Mass (the Thursdays 6:00 pm-8:00 pm is full).
A $5 donation for the participant study guide is asked of all who can manage it. Please let the office know if you plan to attend. Study guides are available from the office; as we only have 30, please only take one if you plan to attend. To subscribe to the daily prayer email and video visit this link and sign up: http:// meetingjesusinjohn.org/ NEW INSTAGRAM Our new Instagram is @stjamesanglican and you can follow along there. Question: Do you love to take photos? If you would like to be part of the St. James’ Instagram team, please speak to Mother Lucy. Thanks.
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COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR WALK It's cold out there. Next Sat., Feb. 24 (beginning at 5 pm), The Smokey Jims' Pilgrims are going to do something about it! Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we'll be walking and raising much-needed funds to support and serve the hungry, homeless, and hurting. If you would like to join the team or sponsor the team, please visit the following link: https:// secure.e2rm.com/registrant/ TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=793102 or speak with Mother Lucy. MALCOLM GUITE’S STATIONS OF THE CROSS 4 pm Sun. Mar. 4 We shall walk the Way of the Cross in Church, using Malcolm Guite’s Reflections.
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING Sun. Feb 25 After High Mass in the Parish Hall AVM Nominations Board is installed by the Chapel Walkway door.
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. FEBRUARY 19 Feria
Lev 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:7-14 Mt 25:31-46
Ps 41, 52 Gen 37:1-11 1 Cor 1:1-19
Ps 44 Dt 8:11-20 Mk 1:1-13
TUES. FEBRUARY 20 Feria
Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:1-8 Mt 6:7-15
Ps 45 Gen 37:12-24 1 Cor 1:20-31
Ps 47, 48 Dt 9:4-12 Mk 1:14-28
WED. FEBRUARY 21 St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1072
Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:1-2, 11-13 Lk 11:29-32
Ps 119:49-72 Gen 37:25-36 1 Cor 2:1-13
Ps 49 Dt 9:13-21 Mk 1:29-45
THU. FEBRUARY 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
1 Pet 5:1-4 Ps 23 Mt 16:13-19
Ps 50 Gen 39:1-23 1 Cor 2:14 – 3:15
Ps 19, 46 Dt 9:23 – 10:5 Mk 2:1-12
FRI. FEBRUARY 23 St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, 156
2 Macc 6:18-28, 31 Ps 116:10-17 Mt 20:20-23
Ps 95, 40, 54 Gen 40:1-23 1 Cor 3:16-23
Ps 51 Dt 10:12-22 Mk 2:13-22
SAT. FEBRUARY 24 Philip Lindel Tsen & Paul Shinji Sasaki, Bishops in Japan, 1954 & 1946
Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-8 Mt 5:43-48
Ps 55 Gen 41:1-13 1 Cor 4:1-7
Ps 138, 139:1-17 Dt 11:18-28 Mk 2:23 – 3:6
SUN. FEBRUARY 25 Second Sunday in Lent Annual Vestry Meeting
Gen 17:1-7, 15-16 Ps 22:22-30 Rom 4:13-25 Mk 8:31-38
Ps 24, 29 Gen 41:14-45 Rom 6:3-14
Ps 8, 84 Jer 1:1-10 Jn 5:19-24
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2018
MASS TIMES
MON. FEBRUARY 19 Feria
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. FEBRUARY 20 Feria
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. FEBRUARY 21 St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1072
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. FEBRUARY 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. FEBRUARY 23 St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, 156
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. FEBRUARY 24 Philip Lindel Tsen & Paul Shinji Sasaki, Bishops in Japan, 1954 & 1946 SUN. FEBRUARY 25 Second Sunday in Lent Annual Vestry Meeting
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass, with anointing High Mass, with anointing Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday 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 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. 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 Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca 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: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 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