High Mass
Second Sunday in Lent | February 24, 2013 | 10:30 am
Welcome Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES •To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family and strangers into our midst; • To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; • To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; • To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; • To maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God.
TODAY 9:30 AM
No Formation Session today: Annual Vestry Meeting
10:30 AM
High Mass
5:00 PM
Evensong and Benediction
The image on the front cover is taken from one of the Stations of the Cross in the parish This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection: Litany, the BCP The form of ‘general supplication’ appointed to be sung or said after Morning Prayer on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It is also included, with the addition of special suffrages, in the rites of Ordination. It falls into two parts: (1) the invocation of the Persons of the Trinity, the deprecations, the obsecrations, the intercessions, and a final section consisting of invocations, Kyrie eleison and the Lord’s Prayer; and (2) versicles and responses, followed by collects, which are an adaptation of a special intercession in the time of war. The Litany was first issued by T. Cranmer is 1544 for use in the processions orders by Henry VIII at a time when England was at war with Scotland and France. Cranmer drew mostly on the Latin litanies then in use in England, esp. the Sarum Rogationtide Litany, but also on M. Luther’s ‘Latin Litany’ of 1529 and the Deacon’s Litany in the ‘Liturgy of St John Chrysostom’. Though he added little of nothing of his own, he made a notable change in the rhythm by grouping several suffrages under one response. In 1544 the invocations of the Trinity were followed by three invocations of saints; these were omitted when the Litany was included in the First BCP (1549). Minor changes were made in later versions of the BCP and the collects at the end have been altered several times. The appointment of Wednesday and Friday as Litany days coincides with Lutheran usage. Cross F.L, & Livingstone E.A., The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church., Oxford University Press., 1997., pp.985
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Notes
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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
THE GREAT LITANY Stand All
O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, Have mercy upon us.
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O God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy upon us.
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O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, Have mercy upon us.
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O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God, Have mercy upon us.
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Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God our Saviour Jesus Christ, Pray for us.
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All holy angels and Archangels and all holy orders of blessed spirits, Pray for us.
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All holy Patriarchs, and Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors & Virgins, and all the blessed company of heaven, Pray for us.
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Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers; neither reward us according to our sins. Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and by thy mercy preserve us for ever. Spare us, good Lord.
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From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; and from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice; and from all want of charity, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word and commandment, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence, and famine, Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle, and murder; and from dying suddenly and unprepared, Good Lord, deliver us.
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By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and submission to the Law; by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation, Good Lord, deliver us.
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By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death and Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the Coming of the Holy Ghost, Good Lord, deliver us.
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In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment, Good Lord, deliver us.
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We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church Universal in the right way, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to illumine all bishops, priests, and deacons, with true knowl edge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living, they may set it forth, and show it accordingly, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to send forth laborers into thy harvest, and to draw all mankind into thy kingdom, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give to all people increase of grace to hear and receive thy Word, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are deceived, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee so to rule the hearts of thy servants, Elizabeth our Queen, the leaders of this nation and all others in authority, that they may do justice, and love mercy, and walk in the ways of truth, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives, the homeless and the hungry, and all who are desolate and oppressed, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the bountiful fruits of the earth, so that in due time all may enjoy them, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to inspire us, in our several callings, to do the work which thou givest us to do with singleness of heart as thy servants, and for the common good, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to preserve all who are in danger by reason of their labor or their travel, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to preserve, and provide for, all women in childbirth, young children and orphans, the widowed, and all whose homes are broken or torn by strife, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to visit the lonely; to strengthen all who suffer in mind, body, and spirit; and to comfort with thy presence those who are failing and infirm, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to support, help, and comfort all who are in danger, necessity, and tribulation, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to have mercy upon all mankind, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to give us true repentance; to forgive us all our sins, negligences, and ignorances; and to endue us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit to amend our lives according to thy holy Word, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; to comfort and help the weakhearted; to raise up those who fall; and finally to beat down Satan under our feet, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to grant to all the faithful departed+ eternal life and peace, remembering particularly ‌ and those whose anniversaries are at this time. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to grant that, in the fellowship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. James, and all the saints, we may attain to thy heavenly kingdom, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us. Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.
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O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us.
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O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Grant us thy peace.
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O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us.
INTROIT Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting; do not let our enemies triumph over us; deliver Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. Reminiscere (Mode IV)
KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Missa XII (Pater cuncta) – plainsong
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All Celebrant
All
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The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Almighty God, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross, give us faith to perceive his glory, that being strengthened by his grace we may be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING
Be seated
Reader
A reading from the Book of Genesis.
Reader All
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." But Abram said, "O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" And Abram said, "You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir." But the word of the Lord came to him, "This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir." He brought him outside and said, "Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your descendants be." And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. Then he said to him, "I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess." But he said, "O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?" He said to him, "Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon." He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him. When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, "To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates." Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? Antiphon HIGH MASS | 11
Even now he lifts up my head above my enemies round about me. Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; I will sing and make music to the Lord. Antiphon Psalm 27:1a-1b, 8-9
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians. Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. Philippians 3:17-4:1
Sub-deacon Alll
TRACT
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Stand As the deer longs for the water brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; when shall I come to appear before God? Sicut cervus (Mode VIII)
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'" Luke 13:31-35
SERMON
Be Seated Mother Alexis Saunders (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
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. HIGH MASS | 15
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant
All
THE PEACE
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Stand
The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way. You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist THE OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS I delight in your commandments, which I have always loved. I will lift up my hands to your commandments, which I have loved. Meditabor (Mode II)
THE OFFERTORY HYMN
Stand
The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 76 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Take Up Thy Cross, the Saviour Said
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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THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
Blessing and glory and thanksgiving be unto thee, almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memorial of that his precious death, until his coming again. Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee; and grant that we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks, he brake it; and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink ye all, of this; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” +
Alll
Celebrant
Alll
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 | 19
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE 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
All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles. When you receive the Holy Bread please consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Psalm The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous: and his ears are open to their cry. Qui vult venire (Mode I)
THE COMMUNION HYMN
Sit or kneel
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All Celebrant
All
Stand
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Creator of heaven and earth, we thank thee for these holy mysteries, which bring us now a share in the life to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE AND BLESSING Deacon
Bow down before the Lord.
Celebrant
Keep this thy family, Lord, with thy never-failing mercy, that relying solely on the help of thy heavenly grace, they may be upheld by thy divine protection; through 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.
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Notices and announcements may be given. THE DISMISSAL
ANGELUS
Be Seated Stand
(See facing page)
FINAL HYMN 551 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – My Faith Looks Up to Thee 22 | HIGH MASS
Kneel
ANGELUS
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During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation. The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel. 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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Lent at St. James’ Wednesdays in Lent - Feb 20 to Mar 20 6:30 pm Praying of the Rosary in the Lady Chapel
Fridays in Lent - Feb 15 to Mar 22 1:00 pm Stations of the Cross
Formation during Lent Formation on Sundays begins at 9:30 am in the Bishops’ Room.
The Theology of Salvation Lent III March 3 From what are we saved? Lent IV March 10 How does Jesus save? Lent V March 17 Why are we saved?
Evensong and Benediction - Feb 24 5:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Mothering Sunday - March 10 After High Mass we will honour our Mother Church and also our earthly mothers with the presentation of flowers and traditional simnel cake.
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Formation on Sundays THE THEOLOGY OF SALVATION The branch of theology concerned with salvation is called soteriology. It comes from the Greek word for salvation. Soteriology: The section of Christian theology which treats of the saving work of Christ for the world. It includes not only the doctrines of the Atonement and of Grace, but also (1) the doctrine of human nature as affected by the Fall and by sin, which is the presupposition of Christ’s work, and (2) the doctrine of man’s final destiny as the result of that work. Dictionary of the Christian Church
March 3: From what are we saved? Leader: Rev. Dr. Richard Topping, St. Andrew’s Hall Professor of Studies in the Reformed Tradition, Vancouver Richard Topping received his Doctor of Philosophy in Theology from Wycliffe College, Toronto. He was Minister at Zion and Knox Presbyterian Churches in Muskoka, Ontario from 1993-1996 and at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul in Montreal, Quebec, where he was Assistant Minister from 1997-1999 and Senior Minister from 2000-2009. Richard holds the St. Andrew’s Hall Chair in Studies in the Reformed Tradition. He teaches in the areas of Introduction to Theology, Reformation History, Christian Spirituality and Reformed Theology of the 19th and Twentieth Century. He has published in the areas of theological hermeneutics, homiletics, philosophy of religion, systematic theology and the theologies of John Calvin and Karl Barth.
March 10: How does Jesus save? Leader: Fr. Bill Crockett March 17: Why are we saved? Leader: Fr. Douglas Williams THE CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION: THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN POETRY April 7: Annunciation April 14: Incarnation April 21: The Passion April 28: The Resurrection May 5: The Ascension and Pentecost Join us Sundays at 9:30am in the Bishops’ Room. 26 | HIGH MASS
St. James’ News & Announcements ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING TODAY The annual vestry will take place right after High Mass today in the Parish Hall. All members of St. James’ are welcome. CONFESSION FRIDAYS IN MARCH Each Friday in March a priest will be available to hear private confessions from 10:00 am until noon. You can let the priest know you are coming, or just come as the spirit moves you. Of course if Friday mornings do not work for you, please make an appointment with one of the parish priests for another time. When we take time during Lent to examine our relationships with God, our neighbour and ourselves we realize we fall short, and it is a healing practice to confess our shortcomings with one of the parish priests. You can pick up a copy of Examining our Conscience in the narthex to prepare yourself for confession if you are needing direction, or speak with a priest. March 1 Mother Alexis March 8 Father Matthew
THANK OFFERING - MELANESIAN BROTHERHOOD
March 15 Mother Jessica March 22 Mother Alexis March 29 Father Mark
registered with the UNHCR, and subsequently selected to come to Canada through the private sponsorship scheme organized by the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund. Unfortunately the outbreak of civil war in Syria led to the withdrawal of Canada's diplomatic representatives in Damascus, including the Visa Office, which deals with refugee affairs. This has now been relocated to Amman, Jordan. Contact with the refugee camps in Syria is consequently all the more difficult. Because of this disruption, the time for this couple's medical examinations and chest X-rays had expired, and they have had to be done again. This happened in late November, but the results had to be sent to Paris for verification. We have had no further news as to when this couple may be allowed to travel to Canada. Their daughter, who has already arrived in Halifax, is naturally extremely anxious. Your prayers are asked for this family. John Conway, Chair
2:00pm to 2:45pm
REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP St James' Outreach Committee is currently assisting with the sponsorship of a refugee family from Iraq, together with St Mary's Anglican Church, in Halifax. This elderly couple fled from their homeland to Syria, where they were
In support of Brother John Blythe's recovery following his recent hospitalization, some parishioners have initiated renewed contributions to the ongoing work of the Melanesian Brotherhood in the Solomon Islands. Parish members interested in adding to these contributions are invited to forward them to the church office or deposit them in the Sunday service offering basket.
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St. James’ News & Announcements THE PASCHAL CANDLE Most of you are familiar with the Paschal Candle. It is the first flame lit from the new fire at the Easter Vigil, which represents the light of Christ rising to dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds. The candle is marked by special symbols: the cross; the Greek letters for alpha and omega reminding us that God is the beginning and the end; the current year, representing God present with us now; and five grains of incense representing the five wounds of Christ. The Paschal Candle is processed into the church at the Easter Vigil and remains in its holder near the altar throughout the Easter season, during which it is lit at all Masses held in the main sanctuary. The Paschal Candle is specially made and must be ordered in advance of Easter. It costs in the neighbourhood of $200. If you would like to support this meaningful tradition by making a donation toward the cost of the candle, please add the amount to your offering envelope, and on the outside of the envelope write the amount and beside it write “Paschal Candle”. If you do not use envelopes but would like to donate, please call the Church Office.
presentation at the AVM on February 24 to update the parish on the progress to date. Questions can be directed to the PDC at project@stjames.bc.ca. or in writing care of the office. MARMALADE AND SOUP SALES
Next Sunday, March 3rd, the Women’s Guild will be selling their newly made marmalades and other preserves after both Masses. Mary Brown will be selling soup after High Mass.
PREDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE #5 Terra Development Ltd. has been selected as the development consultant for the Clinton Hall project. The company, headed by Jim O'Dea has been contracted by the board of trustees beginning January 1, 2013 to a maximum of 18 month contract by which time the feasibility of the project will have been determined. There will be a 28 | HIGH MASS
PACIFIC BAROQUE ORCHESTRA Free concert this Friday, March 1st, at 7:30pm. Invite your friends! Everyone is welcome.
St. James’ News & Announcements PAX EASTER 2013: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The PAX editorial team gives thanks for your ongoing contributions to our Parish magazine. We now welcome submissions for our upcoming Easter issue, the theme of which is renewing our baptismal vows. This theme could be addressed in any of the following ways: baptism as the beginning of our journey of conversion to Christ; the significance of baptism in the liturgy, such as the invitation to our statement of the Creed ("Let us confess the faith of our baptism"); exploring the Church's practice of baptism at some moment in Christian history; or the importance of baptism within the Easter liturgies. As usual, we also welcome submissions on other topics that you may wish to explore. The maximum length for written submissions is 500 words. All submissions, whether articles, photos or artwork, are due no later than Monday, February 25th. They can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX mail slot just outside the Church office. NEWS FROM GENERAL SYNOD Join our push for affordable housing Ali Symons, General Synod Senior Editor. Housing continues to be a joint priority for Anglicans and Lutherans as they support Bill C-400, a private member's bill calling on the government to develop a national housing strategy. Anglican and Lutheran staff leaders engaged in this issue invite local church members to connect with MPs about the bill before it goes before Parliament, Feb. 13.
An estimated 400,000 Canadians do not have healthy homes. The UN Special Report on Adequate Housing has observed that "Canada is one of the few countries in the world without a national housing strategy." Bill C-400 recognizes housing as a human right. It would commit the government to work with non-profits, the private sector, Aboriginal communities, and all levels of government in developing a national housing strategy. With set timelines and goals, the strategy would then address the root causes of homelessness and set a plan to provide housing for all. Church members are encouraged to write to or meet with their MPs about Bill C-400 as soon as possible. Resources are available through Dignity for All, a campaign co-founded by long-time ecumenical partner Citizens for Public Justice. http://dignityforall.ca. This advocacy push is one example of housing work Christians do on a daily basis across Canada. In Victoria, Evangelical Lutheran churches network with other non-profits to ensure adequate housing for all levels of poverty: those who live on government subsidies, the working poor, and the lower middle class. In Winnipeg, St. Matthew's Anglican Church is converting its property to 25 units of affordable housing for limited income families, a neighbourhood resource centre, and a dedicated worship space. Many more examples exist across the country, including at a regional level. On a national level, the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada are developing a shared resolution on housing and homelessness to be presented at Joint HIGH MASS | 29
St. James’ News & Announcements Assembly, to be held July 2013 in Ottawa. The resolution will commit both churches to continued local action and government advocacy. To support Bill C-400, please visit the Dignity for All website to see these resources: • read the backgrounder on Bill C-400 use the template provided to write to your MP • use these talking points when meeting with your MP • access other references on the website For more information email Henriette Thompson, hthompson@national.anglican.ca, public witness coordinator for social justice (ACC) or the Rev. Paul Gehrs, pgehrs@elcic.ca, assistant to the bishop, justice and leadership (ELCIC). •
MORE ORDO KALENDARS! Due to popular demand a small number of 2013 Ordo Kalendars have been reordered. If you would like to purchase one please see Reece Wrightman before they run out again. TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION UPDATE FROM DIOCESE 1. TRC National Event, Vancouver. The dates for the TRC event proper are Sept. 1821 (Wednesday-Saturday). In addition, the Indian Residential Schools Survivors' Society and Reconciliation Canada, in partnership with many other community groups including churches, are planning "book-end" events around the hearings. These are: the All Nations Canoe Gathering on Sept. 17; the event "A New Way Forward" at BC 30 | HIGH MASS
Place on the evening of Sept. 21; and a Walk for Reconciliation on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 22. Church participation is welcome, and indeed essential, at all three of these events as well as at the TRC hearings themselves. The TRC hearings will be held in the facilities of the PNE at Hastings Park, which is within the parish boundaries of St David of Wales. We are hoping that it will be possible to designate St David's as the "parish church" for the TRC event, and that the parish will be able to co-ordinate spiritual support, and, to a limited extent, logistical support for our Diocese's participation in the TRC hearings. 2. Idle No More This movement continues to gather momentum across the country and our church has declared its support for it. Non-indigenous people are welcome to participate in Idle No More events as they occur. Bishop Mark MacDonald has asked that we keep Chief Theresa Spence in our prayers, and also the meeting this coming Friday between leaders of the AFN and the Government of Canada. There are a number of Idle No More events planned for the Metro Vancouver area this Friday; please attend an event in your community if you can, and encourage others to do so. 3. Resources Useful information and updates can be found on the website of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (www.trc.ca) and KAIROS Canada (www.kairoscanada.org). Also, Laurel Dykstra, Clarence Li, or myself would be happy to speak to a parish, deanery gathering, or other group or event. If you know of anyone else who would like to be part of this network and assist in getting the
St. James’ News & Announcements word out, please let me know and I will add his or her name to the list. Thank you for supporting and participating in this important work! Simyuwinhl Gibuum Liksjok The Rev. Michael Batten Rector, St David's Church 2475 Franklin Street Vancouver BC V5K 1X3 Tel: 604.253.8524
SAVE YOUR STAMPS Please save your used postage stamps for a new ongoing fundraiser for our Street Outreach Initiative. We are collecting stamps of all ages from all countries. Please tell your friends so we can make this endeavour as successful as possible. Stamps can be dropped off in the office, or given to Reece Wrightman or another Narthex Guild member during mass on Sundays. Please place them in an envelope marked “Stamps for SOI .”
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Meetings and Events at St. James’ February 24 Sun | 12:15 PM
Annual Vestry Meeting, Parish Hall
24 Sun | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
25 Mon | 2:00 PM 25 Mon | 7:00 PM
SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri until 6:30pm) Private Rental, Bishops’ Room
25 Mon | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
26 Tue | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
26 Tue | 7:00 PM
SJMA Meeting, Bishops’ Room
28 Thu | 8:00 AM
Latino Lunch, lunch served at noon, Crypt
28 Thu | 10:30 AM
EfM, Bishops’ Room
28 Thu | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
1 Fri | 11:00 AM
Women’s Guild, Bishops’ Room
March 1 Fri | 12:00 PM
Spectrum Society Art Therapy, May Gutteridge Room
1 Fri | 7:30 PM
Pacific Baroque Orchestra Concert, church
1 Fri | 11:00 AM
Free! Everyone welcome. Women’s Guild, Bishops’ Room
2 Sat | 8:00 AM
Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall
2 Sat | 10:00 AM
SOI Meeting, Parish Hall
2 Sat | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
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Offices and Mass Times 2013 MON. FEBRUARY 25TH
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. FEBRUARY 26TH
For all who work to steward the resources of the earth 6 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. FEBRUARY 27TH
For perseverance in following a rule of life 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
George Herbert, Priest and Poet, 1633
THU. FEBRUARY 28TH
For those who minister to the most poor 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For Pope Benedict XVI, as he retires
FRI. MARCH 1ST The St. David, Bishops of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544 World Day of Prayer
SAT. MARCH 2ND St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 872
SUN. MARCH 3RD Third Sunday of Lent
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12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
For the members of religious orders 5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel For patience to resist habitual sins 8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Daily Lectionary
DAN 9:3-10 PS 79 LK 6:36-38 IS 1:10-20 PS 50:7-15 MT 23:1-12
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM PS 56, 57 JER 1:11-19 ROM 1:1-15 PS 61, 62 JER 2:1-13 ROM 1:16-25
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM PS 64, 65 GEN 41:46-57 JN 4:27-42 PS 68:1-20, 24-36 GEN 42:1-17 JN 4:43-54
JER 18:18-20 PS 31:1-5, 13-16 MT 20:17-28 JER 17:5-10 PS 1 LK 16:19-31
PS 72 JER 3:6-18 ROM 1:28 – 2:11 PS 70, 71 JER 4:9-10, 19-28 ROM 2:12-24
PS 119:73-96 GEN 42:18-28 JN 5:1-18 PS 74 GEN 42:29-38 JN 5:19-29
FRI. MARCH 1ST
GEN 37:3-4, 12-28 PS 17:1-8 MT 21:33-46
PS 73 GEN 43:1-15 JN 5:30-47
SAT. MARCH 2ND
IS 55:1-9 PS 63:1-8 1 COR 10:1-13 LK 13:1-9 IS 55:1-9 PS 63:1-8 1 COR 10:1-13 LK 13:1-9
GEN 37:3-4, 1228 PS 17:1-8 MT 21:33-46 PS 95, 69:1-23, 31-38 JER 5:1-9 ROM 2:25 – 3:18 PS 93, 96 JER 6:9-15 1 COR 6:12-20
DATE
DAILY MASS
MON. FEBRUARY 25TH
TUES. FEBRUARY 26TH
WED. FEBRUARY 27TH
THU. FEBRUARY 28TH
SUN. MARCH 3RD
PS 23, 27 GEN 43:16-34 JN 7:1-13 PS 34 GEN 44:1-17 MK 5:1-20
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers and for your information. This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies are recycled.
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THE CLERGY Rector
Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca
Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap assistant@stjames.bc.ca Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number)
days off: Monday, Saturday
Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist and Choirmaster Gerald Harder Assistant Organist Bruce McKenzie
Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross
PARISH STAFF
PARISH OFFICERS Deacon
Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532 CLERGY AVAILABILITY For immediate contact or within a few hours their cell numbers are: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941
days off: Friday, Saturday Mother Jessica Schaap 604-880-4938
Rector’s Warden
Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Paul Stanwood 604-263-0138 Assoc. Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Building Project Communication EMAIL: project@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Treasurer
Envelope Secretary Parish Privacy Officer
days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will
Eleanor Beckett Graham Murchie Angela Van Luven (on leave) Philip Green Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL Chair Secretary
Jane Turner Erin Kenny
promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, March 2nd, Mother Jessica is on-call for emergency situations. Our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator , Joyce Locht is on leave until April 1, 2013. Please contact the office for pastoral care and support until her return.
303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4 telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm