Lent 1 -- Sunday, March 1, 2020

High Mass

First Sunday of Lent | March 1, 2020 | 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, Parish Centre 10:30 am Solemn Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 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 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 TO KEEP A TRUE LENT Is this a Fast, to keep The larder lean?

And clean From fat of veals, and sheep?

Is it to quit the dish Of flesh, yet still To fill The platter high with fish?

Is it too fast an hour, Or rag’d to go, Or show A downcast look and sour?

No: ‘tis a Fast to dole Thy sheaf of wheat, And meat, Unto the hungry soul.

It is to fast from strife, From old debate, And hate; To circumcise thy life.

To show a heart grief-rent; To starve thy sin, Not bin; And that’s to keep thy Lent.

Robert Herrick, Works of Robert Herrick, 1891.

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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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

That it may please thee to have mercy upon all mankind, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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.

All

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 FIRST READING Reader

Be seated A reading from the Book of Genesis.

The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die." Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God say, 'You shall not eat from any tree in the garden'?" The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God said, 'You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die.' "But the serpent said to the woman, "You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!

Happy are they to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, and in whose spirit there is no guile!

Antiphon While I held my tongue, my bones withered away, because of my groaning all day long.

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Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and did not conceal my guilt.

I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord." Then you forgave me the guilt of my sin. Antiphon Therefore all the faithful will make their prayers to you in time of trouble; when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach them.

You are my hiding-place; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Antiphon

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way that you should go; I will guide you with my eye.

Do not be like horse or mule, which have no understanding; who must be fitted with bit and bridle, or else they will not stay near you." Antiphon Great are the tribulations of the wicked; but mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord.

Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart.

Antiphon Psalm 32

SECOND READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans.

Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not reckoned when there is no law. Yet death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who is a type of the one who was to come. But the free gift is not like the trespass.

For if the many died through the one man's trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for the many. And the free gift is not like the effect of the one man's sin. For the judgement following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brings justification. If, because of the one man's trespass, death exercised dominion through that one, much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness exercise dominion in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. Therefore just as one man's trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man's act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. For just as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous.

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Sub-deacon All

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)

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.

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." But he answered, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour; and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! for it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.

Matthew 4:1-11

Deacon People

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be Seated Fr. Neil Ferneyhough (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

Commissioning of Parish Officers, see page 29 PEACE

Stand

The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way. You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.

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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.

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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

INVITATION TO COMMUNION All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, 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 (the precious Body of Our Lord Jesus Christ) please consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct (“dunk”) the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine.

You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine (the precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ) from the chalice (common cup) at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please fold your arms to indicated that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.

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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.

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.

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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

Remain standing

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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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.

THE COMMISSIONING OF PARISH OFFICERS Antiphon The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity.

V. R.

I am your servant; grant me understanding.

That I may know your decrees.

Priest-in-charge

Let us pray. (Silence)

All

O Eternal God, the foundation of all wisdom and the source of all courage: Enlighten with your grace the Wardens, Trustees and Delegates to Synod, the Alternates, and all those who serve as heads of Guilds, Groups and Organizations of this Parish, and so rule their minds, and guide their counsels, that in all things they may seek your glory and promote the mission of your Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Priest-in-charge All

I commission you to your various ministries in the Parish of St James in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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

The Thurible CLERGY NOTES In the first part of our Lent series, we are asking a simple question “Is the Bible true?” The question may be true but the answer is anything but. Many things that are recorded there – from the parting of the Red Sea to the miracles of Jesus – seem to be impossible from any purely naturalistic standpoint. They need to be approached from the position of faith and trust.

As I was preparing my thoughts for this first session, I came across a book called Jesus by Michael Grant. He approaches the Bible with the eye of an historian. He is interested to see what happens if you treat scripture in the same way as you would any work of ancient literature capable of yielding historical information. This paragraph struck me as particularly helpful: “To the ancient Jew, the natural and supernatural spheres, the visible and invisible, were one and inseparable and equally real, both manifesting in their different ways to the divine will.

But the supernatural and invisible

realm was hard to describe.

Abstract argument was no use; this extra-logical, extra-historical dimension could be expressed only figuratively, by means of metaphor and imagery. For what had to be conveyed was not mere statistics but a higher, more elusive sort of truth: dry literalism was of no avail when people’s imaginations had to be kindled. And these considerations were particularly relevant to Palestine, ‘where words have never been regarded as necessarily a reflection of fact’, but possess a life and vigour of their own. It was a world in which stories were used as freely as we use metaphors – a world in which possibility or impossibility, prosaic truth or untruth, often seem to be beside the point.”

Inform.

Inspire.

Invite.

Please join us after Mass on either Tuesday or Thursday of this week as we look at this interesting and exciting subject.

Fr. Neil Gray

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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 Parish Centre SOLEMN MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Parish Centre EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING Thank you to all who took part in our Annual Vestry Meeting. Congratulations to all those who were elected or appointed to leadership positions.

R.I.P. CYNTHIA BEST Long-time parishioner Cynthia Best died on Feb. 19, 2020. There will be a Requiem Mass on Fri. Mar. 6, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. May Cynthia, and all the faithful departed, rest in peace and rise in glory.

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TODAY: MUSIC SERIES CONCERT Sun. March 1, 7:30 pm The Laudate Singers will present a choral concert with music from the renaissance to the present day. The programme has something for everyone: experience the ethereal music of Gregorio Allegri's sublime Miserere Mei, the dreamily nostalgic Only in Sleep by Latvian musician Ēriks Ešenvalds, the profoundly beautiful Gallant Weaver by Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan, and brand new choral work by Vancouver composer Emile Deedes -Vincke.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS This Lent, as is our tradition, we will be walking with Jesus on the way of his passion and death.

Each Friday, ending Friday April 3, the Stations of the Cross will be said following the 12:10 pm Mass.

Please join us.

THE HUMAN CORONAVIRUS Our Archbishop has written a pastoral letter about the ways in which we can address our fears around this issue and also remain faithful in our Eucharistic life as a community. She suggest a number of practices with regard to the liturgy that will help to minimize the chances of spreading infection. These include the use of hand sanitizers, care with administering the chalice, not allowing the practice of intincting, and respecting the variety of ways of sharing the Peace. All of these, we are happy to say, have been standard procedures of St. James’ for some time. To err on the side of caution, we have decided, in addition, to discontinue the use of holy water stoups located at various entrances to the church.

Archbishop Melissa urges us to keep the situation in our prayers and to avoid over-reaction, not giving way to prejudice and fear.

LENT STUDY COURSE There will be four sessions; each following a weekday Mass, which you are encouraged to attend as part of your spiritual preparation. They will be held in the Parish Centre.

Session 1: Is the Bible true?

Tuesday, March 3 at 6 pm Thursday, March 5 at 10 am Myth, legend and metaphor Scripture as propaganda Profound truth and liberal nonsense Session 2: Is Jesus really God’s Son? Tuesday, March 10 at 6 pm Thursday, March 12 at 10 am “Who is this that even the winds and sea obey him?”

Other ways of looking at Jesus The roles of Our Lady and the Holy Spirit Session 3: Did Jesus actually rise from the dead?

Tuesday, March 17 at 6 pm Thursday, March 19 at 10 am The immortality of the soul Was the tomb empty?

The Resurrection of the Body Session 4: When exactly will Jesus come again?

Tuesday, March 24 at 6 pm Thursday, March 26 at 10 am “No one knows, not even the Son.” How long is eternity?

Heaven and hell

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. MARCH 2 St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 872

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. MARCH 3 St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c.395

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. MARCH 4 Feria

Is 44:1-8 Ps 87 1 Pet 2:4-10 Jn 17:6-19

Ps 119:49-72 Gen 37:25-36 1 Cor 2:1-13

Ps 49 Dt 9:13-21 Mk 1:29-45

THU. MARCH 5 Feria

Est 14:1, 3-5, 12-14 Ps 138 Mt 7:7-12

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. MARCH 6 Feria

Ezek 18:21-28 Ps 130 Mt 5:20-26

Ps 95, 40, 54 Gen 40:1-23 1 Cor 3:16-23

Ps 51 Dt 10:12-22 Mk 2:13-22

SAT. MARCH 7 St. Perpetua & her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202

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. MARCH 8 2nd Sunday in Lent

Gen 12:1-4a Ps 121 Rom 4:1-5, 13-17 Jn 3:1-17

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 DATE

MASS TIMES

MON. MARCH 2 St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 872

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

TUES. MARCH 3 St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c.395

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MARCH 4 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. MARCH 5 Feria

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. MARCH 6 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. MARCH 7 St. Perpetua & her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202 SUN. MARCH 8 2nd Sunday in Lent

8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am Solemn Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm.

Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun.

On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY Father Kevin Hunt On leave Acting Priest-in-Charge Father Neil Gray revneil@telus.net 604-633-8455 Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Fernyhough

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 pastoral care and support please contact the Parish Office in the first instance.

PARISH STAFF Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca

Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson, 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Peggy Smyth wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Jenny Johnson Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood Librarian: Lynann Burton

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