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Great Litany and High Mass

Second Sunday in Lent | March 1, 2015 | 10:30 am

Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

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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 8:00 am

Morning Prayer

8:30 am

Low Mass

10:30 am

High Mass

12:00 pm

Coffee Hour, Parish Hall

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’. 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 Saint Benedict’s Rule1 -- Chapter Seven: The Value of Humility If the peak of our endeavour, then, is to achieve profound humility, if we are eager to be raised quickly to that heavenly height to which we can climb only through humility during our present life, then let us make for ourselves a ladder like the one which Jacob saw in his dream. 2 On that ladder angels of God were shown to him going up and down in a constant exchange between heaven and earth. It is just such an exchange that we need to establish in our own lives, but with this difference for us: Our proud attempts at upward climbing will really bring us down, whereas to step downward in humility is the way to lift our spirit toward God. This ladder, then, will symbolize for each of us our life in this world during which we aspire to be lifted up to heaven by the Lord if only we can learn humility in our hearts. We can imagine that he has placed the steps of the ladder, held in place by the sides which signify our living body and soul, to invite us down to earth but stepping down will lift us toward heaven. The steps themselves, then, mark the decisions we are invited by God to make in the exercise of humility and self-discipline.

The first step of humility is to cherish at all times the sense of awe with which we should ever turn to God. It should drive all forgetfulness away: it should keep our minds alive to all God’s guidance and commandments; it should make us reflect in our hearts again and again that those who despise God and reject his love prepare for themselves that irreversible spiritual death which is meant by hell, just as eternal life is prepared for those who fear God. One who follows that way finds protection at all times from sin and vice of thought, of tongue, of hand, of foot, of self-will, and of disordered sensual desire, so as to lead a life that is completely open before the scrutiny of God and of his angels who watch over us from hour to hour. This is made clear by the psalmist who shows that God is always present to our very thoughts when he says: God searches the hearts and thoughts of men and women.3 And again: The Lord knows the thoughts of all.4 And: From afar you know my thoughts. 5 And again: the thoughts of men and women shall give you praise.6 Thus it may help one concerned about thoughts that are perverse to repeat the psalmist’s heartfelt saying: I shall be blameless in his sight only if I guard myself from my own wickedness.7 1. Saint Benedict’s Rule, Translation and introduction by Patrick Barry, OSB, HiddenSpring, c. 2004.

2. Genesis 28.12 3. Psalm 7.9 4. Psalm 93.11 5. Psalm 138 6. Psalm 75.10 7. Psalm 17.24

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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.

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.

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O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God, Have mercy upon us.

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.

All

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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

All

That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

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All

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.

All

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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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.

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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,....

(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.

All

Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.

Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.

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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.

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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.

All

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

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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 Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Genesis.

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, "I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous." Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, "As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you. I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her."

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Praise the Lord, you that fear him; stand in awe of him, O offspring of Israel; all you of Jacob's line, give glory.

For he does not despise nor abhor the poor in their poverty; neither does he hide his face from them; but when they cry to him he hears them. Antiphon My praise is of him in the great assembly; I will perform my vows in the presence of those who worship him.

The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall praise him: "May your heart live for ever!"

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All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations shall bow before him. Antiphon Psalm 22:22-26

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans.

The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, "I have made you the father of many nations") in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become "the father of many nations," according to what was said, "So numerous shall your descendants be." He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.

Therefore his faith "was reckoned to him as righteousness." Now the words, "it was reckoned to him," were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.

Romans 4:13-25

Sub-deacon Allll

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

Jesus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, "Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things." He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

Mark 8: 31-38

SERMON

Be Seated Sister Mary Christian Cross (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept) HIGH MASS | 13

NICENE CREED

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Stand

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

All

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. Kneel Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty.

We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings.

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Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant

All

PEACE

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Stand

The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way.

You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.

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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Be seated

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)

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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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Kneel

Blessing and glory and thanksgiving be unto thee, almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memorial of that his precious death, until his coming again.

Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee; and grant that we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks, he brake it; and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you: Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink ye all, of this; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” +

Allll

Celebrant

Allll

Wherefore, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, we thy humble servants with all thy holy Church, remembering the precious death of thy beloved Son, his mighty resurrection, and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming again in glory, do make before thee, in this sacrament of the holy bread of eternal life and the cup of everlasting salvation, the memorial which he hath commanded.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we entirely desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we and all thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion; And we pray that by the power of thy Holy Spirit, all we who are partakers of this holy communion may be fulfilled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

All

We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, Trusting in our own righteousness, But in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy So much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, Whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, So to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, And to drink his blood, That we may evermore dwell in him, And he in us. Amen.

AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace.

Missa XII (Pater cuncta) – plainsong

ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS Celebrant All

+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world.

O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

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.

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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)

HYMN

Sit or kneel 196 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

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.

All

Stand

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.

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Kneel

All

And the blessing of God almighty, the + Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be amongst you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

Be Seated

DISMISSAL

ANGELUS

Stand

(See overleaf)

FINAL HYMN 551 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — My Faith Looks Up to Thee

For prayer requests please contact the Church Office or speak to one of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

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ANGELUS

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Almsgiving is the last of the trilogy of disciplines Jesus gives us for Lent. Almsgiving is for the good of our neighbour. I think the place from which almsgiving is rooted is expressed in the prayer said at the receiving of the offertory at Low Mass on Sundays:

things we begin to be afraid that we will not have enough.

Almsgiving then becomes something we do out of guilt or duty. It becomes a grim affair.

Almsgiving is not always something tangible. We can look at our attitudes and see where “Blessed be thou, Lord God of they can be more life giving to Israel, for ever and ever. those around us. We can look for All that is in heaven and in the earth ways to be kind, patient, or gentle. is thine.

We can curb our own mannerism All things come of thee, and of or eccentricities which make us thine own have we given thee.” difficult to live with. This almsgiving helps us to grow into Almsgiving comes out of the those fruits of the spirit; joy, understanding that we are created peace, patience, kindness,

by God, named by God, and goodness, faithfulness, infinitely loved by Go who longs to gentleness, and self-control. give us his peace and well-being, and salvation. So in thankfulness I have been reminded of a simple and joy for all that we are given we song written by Glen Campbell give back from our bounty. Often that is my theme song for this we are unaware of the abundances Lent: we do have in our lives. These could “Let me be a little kinder, let me be in practical skills that we can be a little blinder to the faults of share, the ability to make friends, or the knowledge or simply the love those around me.

Let me praise a little more. we have in our hearts. It could be Let me be when I am weary just a time or money also but when we little bit more cheery. understand that we have Think a little more of others and a something in abundance to share little less of me.” we can give out of love and joy.

We live in an economic system that However you decide to do your almsgiving this Lent, may it help is based on scarcity so that goods you grow in faith, hope and love. can be sold at a good price. But when we think there is a scarcity of

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ Second Sunday of Lent MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH ELECTED AT 2015 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING People’s Warden—Reece Wrightman Associate Warden—Betty Carlson Delegate to Synod and Trustee—Jerry Adams, Leslie Arnovick, Pat McSherry Alternate Delegates to Synod—Sean Birch, Elizabeth Davies, Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe Youth Delegate to Synod—Elisha May Walker Alternate Youth Delegate to Synod—Kael Vincent Parish Council President—Jenny Scott Parish Council Secretary—Tracy Russell The Installation of Officers—those elected, those appointed by the Priest-in-Charge, and the heads of groups and guilds—will take place at High Mass on March 8th.

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HELP US UPDATE INFORMATION In preparation for the arrival of our interim priest, Fr. Kevin Hunt, (see page 20) we wish to update our parish list. We will be handing out to you a form to fill in and give to one of the clergy or put in the offering basket. We are asking everyone to fill in the form, including long-time parishioners and those who attend occasionally. We ask you to fill in the form if you attend Sunday Mass, a weekday mass, or one of the daily offices. Please fill in the form no matter where you live. This parish list ensures that your clergy pray for you regularly. It determines how many people are elected to go to synod which is the diocesan wide gathering that votes and determines the direction in which our diocese goes. It means you can receive the national and diocesan newspaper to your home. If you are on the parish list it ensures that you receive up-todate information about your parish of St. James’. It is also a gift to the interim priest, to help him get to know us more quickly. This list is for internal use only and is not given to members or the public. And of course you can fill in only as much of the form as you wish. Thank you for your help in this renewal of our membership list.

ROSARY AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN LENT During Lent the Rosary will be prayed after noon Mass on Wednesdays. Stations of the Cross will be led on Fridays after the noon Mass. Please consider taking advantage of these special Lenten opportunities for prayer.

EASTER VIGIL BAPTISMS The Great Easter Vigil is the next opportunity for baptisms. Please let one of the clergy or the office know if you or your child or someone you know would like to be baptised.

PARISH LIBRARIAN NEEDED The parish library requires someone to devote one or two hours per month to organizing and keeping track of the books. No experience required. There is no budget for new material so apart from donations, filing cards, and getting books back on the shelves little other work is required. Please contact Tim Firth if interested: timfirth@shaw.ca

CUSTOMARY ADDRESS The role of deacon is distinct from that of priest or bishop, and so it is not the practice in the Anglican Communion to address a deacon as “Mother” or “Father” as one would a priest or bishop. Therefore, to conform to custom, and having first consulted with her, The Reverend Deacon Joyce Locht would prefer to be addressed as “Joyce.” For those who wish to use a more formal title “Deacon Joyce” would be appropriate.

all the children. Whether children are in the back or sitting in the pews, we encourage parents to help children find creative ways to engage in what is happening in the service.

This change of address does not diminish the role Joyce has as a full and valued member of the clergy team or change her ministry within the Parish or beyond. The many gifts she brings to her work as a deacon will continue to be valued and appreciated by all of us. Fr. Fenton

IN THE PEWS: There are pew packs with activities and colouring sheets that coincide with the lectionary and liturgical season. There are also children’s bibles for school-age children available. Please return packs and bibles at the end of the service.

FORMATION DURING LENT February 22, March 1, March 8 9:30-10:15 am During the first three weeks of Lent there will be a formation series on contemplative relationships. The premise is that through a posture of listening (first to God and then to others) that we develop stronger relationships with others and be better servants to others. Join us for interactive sessions that will look at how we can become better listeners to both God and our neighbour. This event is designed to engage youth and adults alike!

CHILDREN’S FORMATION February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15 9:30-10:15 am, Kid’s Corner at the back of the nave During the first four weeks of Lent there will be formation designed for children ages 2-10. These sessions will help children journey through Lent and prepare for Holy Week.

KID’S CORNER VISION: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

DURING MASS: It is such a privilege and blessing to be able to worship alongside such a diverse group at St. James' and this especially includes worshipping with

IN THE BACK: There are activities, books, and quiet toys for younger children. Activities and colouring sheets will coincide with the lectionary and liturgical season. Older children are invited to participate in the activities and return to pews as parents see best.

PARENTS: Today’s gospel reading reminds us that Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and take up our own crosses. When we think of a cross, do we think of the weight of the cross we wear around our necks or do we think of the heavy wooden cross that Jesus had to carry through the streets of Jerusalem?

Following Jesus is not always easy. It may mean denying something that we really want to help someone else when we rather not. Jesus calls us to love our neighbour. This may not always be easy or comfortable but He also reminds us that what we do to the lowest around us we do to Him (Matt 25:40).

Ask you children what are ways that they can love their neighbours, even if it is hard. Commit as a family to show love to someone in a sacrificial way this week.

Jenny Scott, Youth Worker

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE MARMALADE AND JAM MAKING On Monday, March 9th, the Women’s Guild will be spending the day making marmalade and jams. If you would like to learn how to make preserves, or could lend a helping hand, please call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213.

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ANNUAL VESTRY REMARKS Historically it was, in some dioceses it still is, common for the Bishop to give a Charge at the commencement of a diocesan synod. It seems a custom has evolved at St James’ that the Rector/Priest-in-Charge would give a Charge to Vestry.

For those of you who are either unfamiliar with the use of the term or have forgotten why it’s used I thought I should begin by saying what it isn’t:     

it has nothing to do with batteries and electricity it is not about making a formal accusation and enlisting the local constabularies assistance it is not making an demand on anyone it is not about rush forward to attack it is not setting in place a heraldic device

Rather, in the long list of possibilities, in this case it refers to entrusting care, concern, enacting ones duty and responsibility.

An annual vestry is always an appropriate time to remind ourselves of our collective purpose. The Church of our Lord Jesus Christ is a manifestation of his own passion and love for the world, for this Parish and for each of us. It is a place for all to be reconciled, revived and comforted and strengthened for a witness to the good news of God—for all.

St James’ is a place I love deeply. When I was a member of the clergy team with Fathers Retter and Herbert, and in what seemed like a moment in time for me – it all went quickly by– it did much to make me a better priest, and some of you were a part of that.

Even for those who have chosen, for a variety of reasons, to walk away, I know that they will forever carry within themselves the indelible mark of this holy place.

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I received an email this week from a former colleague, Fr Doug Greig, from what was my home diocese of Keewatin—now Mishamikoweesh—in Northwestern Ontario. He wrote to tell me that the former Secretary/Treasurer of the Diocese, Lay Canon Margaret Etter died. Fr Greig was from Brantford and had no prior history to the Diocese. I had grown up there and Margaret and I would reminisce, as he called it, every time we got together—recalling little pioneering settlements and the churches that went with them along with clergy long since gone. It honored their memory, their ministries. Fr Greig found it mildly annoying. I can now understand why. It had a way of shutting him out, excluding him.

While reflecting on what was and is St James’ we must not get caught up in sentimentality—I know I can. It can become exclusive and inhospitable. Nostalgia and fond remembrances, while comforting, can impede our ability to see where God is leading. If our gaze is only fixed behind we will undoubtedly stumble into what God has in store for us next.

Being an avid watcher of Downtown Abbey, apart from the high-end, expensive, soap-opera production it is, it does provide a very light social-historical overview. It’s impossible to have watched it from the beginning to realize how the demise of the social system which was prevalent in England at the time with landed gentry caring and keeping the economy running to a time when the expense of houses and lands such as Downtown were becoming less and less common. Each episode includes at least one scene where the managers are considering how to make ends meet. The time turns quickly from luxury to struggle. Even the glory of Downtown Abbey is changing as the world order changes.

Things have changed and are changing and will change here at St James’, too. Following consultation with the Canonical Committee, Father Hunt has been appointed by Bishop Skelton to guide St. James’ through a twelve to eighteen-month period of intentional interim ministry, beginning June 1, 2015.

Father Hunt is currently the Canon Precentor of the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle,

England. Since his training at St. Stephen’s House, Oxford, and his ordination in 1984, he has served in several urban parishes in the Northeast of England. He has been in varied positions of leadership and has experience in Ministry Review. He also has become involved in supporting refugees and those seeking asylum. Father Hunt has visited St. James’, and he and Allan, his civil partner, are very much looking forward to becoming part of our Parish. Due to the ongoing discussions regarding the reorganization of the Rectory, Fr Hunt and Allan will be moving into St. James’ Place when they arrive. Pray for Father Hunt as he prepares to leave his community at the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle, England.

Interim ministry is a time to take stock, to evaluate and, to renew and to refurbish. It’s a time to examine systems, and policy and practice. It’s a time where permission is given to ask “why?” and “why not?”. It’s a time that can make some absolutely excited and make others incredibly anxious. What it’s not is a time for changing for change sake but rather to re-align priorities and practice with reality.

The seminal priority of St James’ is to provide a worship experience through the liturgy that lifts and draws the soul deeper and deeper into the mind of God. From this experience of the Divine in the Blessed Sacrament we are sent out to respond to the needs of the world—to proclaim the good news in the words of today’s Gospel.

The aesthetic, musical, and spiritual traditions of St James’ are regrettably not found elsewhere this side of the Laurentian Divide. They are precious and must be held on to for the sake of their immense value while at the same time being creative in re-imagining them so to be preserved for our own day. A delicate balance exists between becoming twee and being authentic.

Interims are about creating a liminal space for productive conversation, assessment and valuation.

From there a firm foundation will be set for the ministry which St James’ will continue to offer as a witness to our Diocese and to this region.

I ask that each of you to be open and willing to support the process of interim ministry. Please speak to me about any concerns or ask me questions of the process. I will attempt to provide you with an answer or, if I don’t know, I will try to find it out.

I will remain as Priest-in-Charge until the end of May but as both the Diocesan person responsible for interim ministry and as the Regional Archdeacon I will continue to be alongside you until the time comes when you begin to prepare a profile and welcome a new rector.

This is an appropriate moment to give thanks for the financial gift by Professor John Conway which allows us to re-start the Outreach Committee. Others, as the Spirit moves, are welcome to designate gifts to the Outreach Fund, also. Grants, upon application and review by the Committee, may be made locally, nationally and internationally. To that end I am pleased to thank those who have accepted my appointment as members for an initial one-year term: Doug Ibbott, the Revd Deacon Joyce Locht, Lynn Wilson and Peter Goodwin.

I also want to acknowledge the clergy who give so much to our life in this place and its witness in our Parish: Mother Alexis for returning to be ½ time Assistant Priest with special emphasis on coordination of the liturgy and formation; Deacon Joyce Locht for her continued work in pastoral care; Father Matthew in his ministry to the neighbourhood as well for his assistance in the liturgies; to the honorary clergy: Sr Mary and to Fathers Bill and Douglas for their unstinting assistance, particularly in the liturgies.

And there are a host of many who minister in this place whose prayer and labour are absolutely invaluable, but indulge me, please, as I single out three who are frequently on-site daily to oversee the management and smooth running of our Church; they are the Church Wardens: Brian, Reece and Betty.

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COMMEMORATION John and Charles Wesley Priest and Evangelists, 1791, 1788 March 3

Today we honour John and Charles Wesley, who launched the Methodist revival in the eighteenth century Church of England.

Brought up in a strict Anglican parsonage, the two brothers both became priests with a demanding sense of purpose. In the year 1738, they each experienced “conversion of the heart” and went forth to help others know the same assurance of God’s love. In one of their later writings they described themselves “as messengers of God to those who are Christians in name but heathens in heart, to call them back . . . to real, genuine Christianity.”

Wherever they went their mission drew immense crowds, who often responded with uncontrollable fervour. But the Wesleys did more than preach to the crowds; they also developed a network of support groups in order to sustain the revival.

Hymn-singing became a prominent feature of these Methodist meetings, because the Wesleys understood the power of good hymns to teach sound doctrine and heartfelt religion. Charles alone wrote nearly 6,000, and a good many are still cherished by all English-speaking Christians — for instance, “Hark, the herald angels sing,” “Christ, whose glory fills the skies,” and “Love divine, all loves excelling.”

In time, much to the grief of the Wesley brothers, a large section of the Methodist movement separated from the Church of England and organized its own family of churches. But the brothers’ work also endured in Anglicanism itself and gave it a new vitality, so that our whole tradition is in debt to their evangelical witness.

For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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COMMEMORATION St. Perpetua and her Companions Martyrs at Carthage, 202 March 7

We honour the memory of Perpetua, a young woman of Carthage who was martyred for the faith on this date in the year 202. We also remember four other Christians who suffered with her — a slavewoman named Felicitas, a priest, Saturus, a man named Saturninus, and a slave, Revocatus.

These people were denounced to the pagan Roman authorities and condemned to death. When the appointed day came, they were led into the public arena and a number of wild animals were loosed upon them. All managed to survive this ordeal — as it was intended they should. After a short interval they were again led into the arena, so that the crowd could see them dispatched with the sword. Perpetua and her companions exchanged the kiss of peace, then mounted the platform one by one to die.

Perpetua herself was the last to be executed.

Soon afterwards a Christian eyewitness wrote an account of their sufferings, and this document captured the imagination of the whole Church, so that Perpetua and her companions came to be venerated throughout the Christian world.

For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. MARCH 2

Dan 9:3-10 Ps 79 Lk 6:36-38

Ps 56, 57 Jer 1:11-19 Rom 1:1-15

Ps 64, 65 Gen 41:46-57 Jn 4:27-42

TUES. MARCH 3

Is 1:10-20 Ps 50:7-15 Mt 23:1-12

Ps 61, 62 Jer 2:1-13 Rom 1:16-25

Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 Gen 42:1-17 Jn 4:43-54

WED. MARCH 4

Jer 18:18-20 Ps 31:1-5, 13-16 Mt 20:17-28

Ps 72 Jer 3:6-18 Rom 1:28 – 2:11

Ps 119:73-96 Gen 42:18-28 Jn 5:1-18

THU. MARCH 5

Jer 17:5-10 Ps 1 Lk 16:19-31

Ps 71 Jer 4:9-10, 19-28 Rom 2:12-24

Ps 74 Gen 42:29-38 Jn 5:19-29

FRI. MARCH 6

Gen 37:3-4, 12-28 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 73 Gen 43:1-15 Jn 5:30-47

SAT. MARCH 7

Mic 7:14-20 Ps 103:1-12 Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Ps 75, 76 Jer 5:20-31 Rom 3:19-31

Ps 23, 27 Gen 43:16-34 Jn 7:1-13

SUN. MARCH 8

Ex 20:1-17 Ps 19 1 Cor 1:18-25 Jn 2:13-22

Ps 93, 96 Jer 6:9-15 1 Cor 6:12-20

Ps 34 Gen 44:1-17 Mk 5:1-20

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 Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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MASS THIS WEEK 2014

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. MARCH 2

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544

For the Church in Wales

TUES. MARCH 3

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel

John & Charles Wesley, Priests & Evangelists, 1791, 1788

For those who preach the word of God

WED. MARCH 4

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

Feria

For the deepening of our prayer life.

THU. MARCH 5

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Feria

For those called to the work of spiritual direction

Fri. MARCH 6

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

World Day of Prayer

For all those taking part in the World Day of Prayer throughout the world

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

SUN. MARCH 8 Lent 3

For all who are suffering persecution for their faith, and for those who are dying in witness to their faith in Christ, especially in the Mediterranean and Near East 8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Priest-in-Charge: Father Douglas Fenton dfenton@vancouver.anglican.ca 604-684-6306 ext. 216 Days off: Saturday

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Assistant Priest: Mother Alexis Saunders alexis_saunders@hotmail.com 778-882-3307 Days off: Friday and Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

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

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Assistant Priest Mother Alexis Saunders on her cell phone at: 778-882-3307.

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

Youth Worker: Jenny Scott 778-322-7967 | youthworker@stjames.bc.ca Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 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: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe 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