High mass lent 1 mar 05 2017 web

High Mass

First Sunday of Lent | March 5, 2017 | 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, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Rectory 12:30 pm Study Group: Five Marks of Love, Bishops’ Room 4:00 pm Silent Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).

As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship.

In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times.

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Godly Play will take place in this area during the first part of the service.

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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Reflection FIVE MARKS OF LOVE: A LENT PROGRAM OF THE SOCIETY OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST The Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion are:  To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom

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To teach, baptise and nurture new believers

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To respond to human need by loving service

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To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth

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When it comes to mission, the first thing I would tell someone is, “Say your prayers.” For a lot of people the word "mission" can be rather overwhelming, and as we talk about the five Marks of Mission – abbreviated as tell, teach, tend, transform, and treasure – it can all become like some giant to-do list, as in one might respond, “I can’t do this. I’m not qualified or I don’t have enough time.” To which we would reply, “You’re right. See every other servant God has called for these and similar objections.” The point is it’s God’s mission, not ours, and God will show us how we are to serve, and who we are to serve. So say your prayers. Each day pray for opportunities to serve. Ask, “God, show me how I can be helpful this day and keep alert.” I usually add, “And please make it crystal clear, otherwise I’m liable to miss it. I’m sometimes not that quick.”

There is a saying in the Eastern tradition that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. But the reverse is true as well. When the teacher is ready, the student will appear. So pray for ways to serve, pray for opportunities to serve, and stay alert. Our mission will not often be grand. It’s the little things, the small ways that we serve, a smile, a handshake, a hug, being kind to someone in customer service, especially when things aren’t going our way.

Each and every day we’re acting as ambassadors of Christ, and we should imagine that we’re wearing that kind of nametag on our chest, so that people come away from interacting with us feeling better, hopeful, like there is kindness, and goodness, and love in the world. That’s our real vocation. That’s what we are called to be and to do. But in order to know what to do, and to have the power to carry that out, we’ll need God’s help, so say your prayers.

How, in small ways, could you carry out God’s mission today?

5 Marks of Love, Week 1: Day 3 -- Br. John Braught, SSJE 4 | HIGH MASS

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 OLD TESTAMENT 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 Allll

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

EPISTLE 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.

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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.

Romans 5:12-19

Sub-deacon Allll

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

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The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be Seated Deacon Lucy Price (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

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Stand

PEACE

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

Stan

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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

AGNUS DEI Missa XII (Pater cuncta) — plainsong

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.

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)

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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

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.

Rector

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.

Rector 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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THE BLESSING Celebrant

All

Kneel 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.

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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During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Rectory 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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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 Remember the Refugees and Migrants On Ash Wednesday many shared in a liturgy including the Imposition of Ashes. Some presiders blot these ashes upon our foreheads and we are reminded that we are but dust and to dust shall we return. Others trace them upon our forehead in the sign of the cross, a reminder of the place to where the Lenten journey takes us. Even at the outset of this holy season we are reminded that while for some the cross is a stumbling block and for others mere foolishness, it is for those who are being called, the power of God and the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:23). Remembering Christ crucified we are mindful not only of our personal need for repentance and renewal in doing the work of God, but indeed of the need of all humanity to repent of our indifference to the brokenness of our relationships, to the suffering of millions of people worldwide who are starving, oppressed, enslaved, or seeking sanctuary even if it be in a place far from their homeland.

This Lent we call our Churches to be continually mindful of the global refugee and migration crises, and the injustices and conflicts that have swelled the statistics to a

number greater than ever in the history of the world. We acknowledge the good work done by so many of our synods and dioceses and parishes in sponsoring refugees, welcoming them, accompanying them and advocating for them as they settle in our countries. Similarly, we commend the compassionate work of our partner churches in other lands and intergovernmental bodies caring for migrants and refugees.

We call on our Churches not to weary of this good work in the name of God. Given the current political climate in the United States, it is important to say that while both our countries recognize the need for measures ensuring homeland security, we also stand up for the long established policies that welcome migrants and refugees. That is not to say any of them are not beyond reform. But it is to say that fair and generous policies strengthen the economy of our nations and enriches the economic, social and cultural fabric of our countries – a fabric woven by both the First Peoples of these lands and all those who have settled here through numerous waves of migration throughout our histories.

Fair and generous action and deliberations are from our perspective, deeply grounded in the Law of Moses, in the teaching of the Prophets and in the Gospel of Jesus. For some two millennia millions of people have found consolation in the suffering of Jesus upon the cross and in his holy name they have prayed for the compassion and justice of God in the midst of the terrible circumstances of their lives – circumstances that compel them to flee their homelands, making their way over dangerous treks of land. Sometimes they find refuge in new nations and frequently they make their way to ports where they can board vessels and make what are often treacherous voyages in the hope of reaching a land free of the oppression they have known. Some make it.

Many don’t.

May this Season of Lent be especially marked by our prayers and advocacy for refugees and migrants – on the run, in United Nations camps, in waiting, in our communities… And let it be marked by a continuing resolve in welcoming the stranger in our midst, for such hospitality is in keeping with the faith we proclaim. (Matthew 25:31-40) In Christ, The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate Anglican Church of Canada The Rev. Susan C. Johnson, National Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop Episcopal Church (US) THE THURIBLE | 19 31

TODAY AT ST. JAMES’

ELECTED AT 2017 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING Wardens – Doug Ibbott (joining Pat McSherry and Brian Rocksborough-Smith currently holding office)

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Trustees/Delegates to Synod – Kelvin Bee and Justin Berger (joining PJ Janson currently holding office)

MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory STUDY GROUP 12:30 pm in the Bishops’ Room SILENT PRAYER 4:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH TODAY: FIVE MARKS OF LOVE A Lent Course on the Anglican Five Marks of Mission from the Cowley Fathers, the Society of St John the Evangelist. Everyone is invited to this study group which will be held after High Mass in the Bishops’ Room at 12.30 pm, Sundays March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 & 9, and on Thursday evenings March 9, 16, 23, 30, & April 6. Those interested in Confirmation/Reaffirmation are particularly encouraged to attend. A Course Handbook is available from Deacon Lucy.

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Alternate Delegates to Synod – Jerry Adams (joining Mary Hamilton & Paul Stanwood currently serving) Youth Delegate to Synod – Jordon Skinner Alternate Youth Delegate to Synod – Jacky Xu Parish Council President – Annie Grant (currently holding office) Parish Council Secretary – Reece Wrightman The Commissioning of Parish Officers—those elected, those appointed by the Rector, and the heads of groups and guilds—will take place at High Mass this morning.

THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who sponsored me for the Coldest Night of the Year walk this past Saturday with our neighbours at First United Church. 149 Walkers took part and have raised over $43,000 to date! Deacon Lucy THANK YOU Thank you from the Vicar’s Warden at All Saints’ Burnaby, to those from St. James’ who came to support Fr. Justin Chang at his licensing.

KID’S CORNER It is the first Sunday in Lent today. From now until Easter we honour this Lenten season by giving up something we like to eat — maybe chocolate?

Some people make promises to pray more often or attend church more and some, if they have it give money. We do this for 40 days until Easter Sunday, because of what happens in the Gospel today.

Jesus is led by the Holy Spirit to the wilderness, to be tempted by Satan. When Jesus was hungry Satan would dare him to turn stones into bread. He

also challenged him to jump from a high cliff to see if Jesus believed God would save him.

Jesus told Satan that sometimes bread was not important. He also told Satan that he did not believe in testing his faith in God. Finally, Satan showed Jesus all the lands and all the riches in them and he told Jesus that he would give him all of this if he would worship him. Jesus told Satan to get away from him and leave him alone! He told him it was written in the Bible that there can only be one God and to worship only him. Jesus stayed alone praying and thinking for 40 days and nights.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS UNITED IN COMPASSION Multifaith Devotional Service, Roundtable Conversations, and Dessert Tues. Mar. 7, 7 - 9:30 pm Or Shalom Synagogue, 710 East 10th Avenue at Fraser St. Register at: emu.vancouver@gmail.com or: 604.682.3848 ext. 30 Join faith leaders from various traditions and denominations offer prayers/devotions during the Multifaith Devotional Service Conversation over dessert will follow the service.

During this time of deepening, all gathered are invited to participate in roundtable conversations focused on set questions that will be identified at each respective table. How we can actively collaborate-together, in the near future, to intentionally give life to “Holy Sparks” such as love, unity, and compassion?

PWRDF EMERGENCY RESPONSE There are growing signs of hunger in South Sudan, the world’s newest country to gain independence.

On Feb. 20, the UN declared a state of famine in the north central part of the country. More than 40% of the population – 4.9 million people – are unsure where their next meal will come from.

These already-shocking numbers may increase to 5.5 million if nothing is done to improve access to food.

In 2016, to respond to the needs of South Sudanese fleeing violence, PWRDF began working with the Sudanese Development and Relief Agency of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan. Through a grant to the ACT Alliance, PWRDF was able improve conditions at overstrained refugee camps in Uganda. In the months to come, PWRDF will increase its support for the people of South Sudan, inside the country and to those fleeing to Uganda.

PWRDF is accepting donations for South Sudan and South Sudanese refugees and will continue to update Anglicans across Canada on the tragedy of this situation, as well as our response and impact.

We thank you for your prayers and support.

To donate online go to: http://pwrdf.org/donate specify South Sudan By phone 416-924-9192 ext. 355; 1-866-308-7973 By mail make cheques payable to PWRDF, Emergency Response: South Sudan and send to: PWRDF, Anglican Church of Canada 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. MARCH 6 Feria

Lev 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:7-14 Mt 25:31-46

Ps 41, 52 Dt 8:11-20 Heb 2:11-18

Ps 44 Gen 37:1-11 Jn 2:1-12

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

2 Esdras 16:68-75 Ps 124 Mt 24:9-14

Ps 45 Dt 9:4-12 Heb 3:1-11

Ps 47, 48 Gen 37:12-24 Jn 2:13-22

WED. MARCH 8 Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, Educator & Pastor, 1910

Ezek 34:11-16 Ps 111:1-4, 9-10 Mt 5:13-16

Ps 119:49-72 Dt 9:13-21 Heb 3:12-19

Ps 49 Gen 37:25-36 Jn 2:23 – 3:15

THU. MARCH 9 St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c.395

Wis 7:24-28 Ps 40:9-14 Jn 14:1-11

Ps 50 Dt 9:23 – 10:5 Heb 4:1-10

Ps 19, 46 Gen 39:1-23 Jn 3:16-21

FRI. MARCH 10 Robert Machray, 1st Primate of Canada, 1904

1 Cor 3:5-11 Ps 26:1-8 Mt 7:24-27

Ps 40, 54 Dt 10:12-22 Heb 4:11-16

Ps 51 Gen 40:1-23 Jn 3:22-36

SAT. MARCH 11 Ember Day

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

Ps 55 Dt 11:18-28 Heb 5:1-10

Ps 138; 139:1-17 Gen 41:1-13 Jn 4:1-26

SUN. MARCH 12 Lent 2

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

Ps 24, 29 Jer 1:1-10 1 Cor 3:11-23

Ps 8, 84 Gen 41:14-45 Mk 3:31 – 4:9

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017

MASS TIMES

MON. MARCH 6 Feria

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

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

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MARCH 8 Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, Educator & Pastor, 1910

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. MARCH 9 St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c.395

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. MARCH 10 Robert Machray, 1st Primate of Canada, 1904

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. MARCH 11 Feria

SUN. MARCH 12 Lent 2

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

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass 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

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Deacon: The Revd Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin on his cell phone at: 778-984-3208.

You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915

Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: 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 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca