Second Sunday of Lent -- March 17, 2019

High Mass

Second Sunday in Lent | March 17, 2019 | 10:30 am

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

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

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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 strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission.

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

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

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

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

Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church.

The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment.

The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass.

The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus.

You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins.

We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

St. Francis of Assisi

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A Reflection A PRAYER FOR LENT Loving God, I commit this season of Lent to you And ask that you show me what I need to turn away from, And what I need to turn towards.

Shine your loving light in those dark places of my heart, And bring new life, new hope, and new possibilities.

Help me to walk more closely with Jesus, To know that I am deeply loved, And to share his love with others.

Amen.

Archbishop Justin Welby

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Notes

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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

HYMN 614 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive Forgive our sins as we forgive, you taught us, Lord, to pray; but you alone can grant us grace to live the words we say.

How can your pardon reach and bless the unforgiving heart that broods on wrongs, and will not let old bitterness depart?

In blazing light your cross reveals the truth we dimly knew: what trivial debts are owed to us, how great our debt to you!

Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls and bid resentment cease; then, bound to all in bonds of love, our lives will spread your peace.

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Stand

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Missa II (Kyrie fons bonitatis) — plainsong

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All Celebrant

All

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 FIRST READING Reader

Be seated A reading from the Book of Genesis.

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 HIGH MASS | 7

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

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

A cantor sings the antiphon first; all 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?

When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who stumbled and fell. Antiphon Though an army should encamp against me, yet my heart shall not be afraid; And though war should rise up against me, yet will I put my trust in him. Antiphon One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; To behold the fair beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. Antiphon

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For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock.

Even now he lifts up my head above my enemies round about me. Antiphon Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; have mercy on me and answer me.

You speak in my heart and say, "Seek my face." Your face, Lord, will I seek. Antiphon Hide not your face from me, nor turn away your servant in displeasure.

You have been my helper; cast me not away; do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.

Though my father and my mother forsake me, the Lord will sustain me. Antiphon Show me your way, O Lord; lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.

Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, and also those who speak malice. Antiphon What if I had not believed that I should see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!

O tarry and await the Lord's pleasure; be strong, and he shall comfort your heart; wait patiently for the Lord. Antiphon Psalm 27

SECOND READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians.

Sub-deacon Allll

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 The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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TRACT

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)

HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

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

Deacon People

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

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

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

All

After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy.

Hear our prayer.

All

All

After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

The celebrant concludes the prayers with a collect.

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Stand

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

All

Celebrant

All

PEACE

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.

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.

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 Take up thy cross, the Saviour said, if thou wouldst my disciple be; deny thyself, the world forsake, and humbly follow after me.

Take up thy cross, let not its weight fill thy weak spirit with alarm; his strength shall bear thy spirit up, and brace thy heart and nerve thine arm.

Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, nor let thy foolish pride rebel; thy Lord for thee the cross endured, to save thy soul from death and hell.

Take up thy cross then in his strength, and calmly every danger brave, 'twill guide thee to a better home, and lead to victory o'er the grave.

Take up thy cross and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down; for only he who bears the cross may hope to wear the glorious crown.

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To thee, great Lord, the One in Three, all praise for evermore ascend: O grant us in our home to see the heavenly life that knows no end.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

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:

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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 II (Kyrie fons bonitatis) — 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

PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS 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 II (Kyrie fons bonitatis) — plainsong

INVITATION TO COMMUNION 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 wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

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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. If anyone‌ Qui vult venire (Mode I)

HYMN

Sit or kneel 196 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended, that we to judge thee have in hate pretended?

By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted.

Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee?

Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee.

'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee: I crucified thee.

Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; the slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered; for our atonement, while we nothing heeded, God interceded.

For me, kind Jesus, was thy incarnation, thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation; thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion, for my salvation.

Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee, I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee, think on thy pity and thy love unswerving, not my deserving.

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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

BLESSING Deacon

Bow down before the Lord.

Celebrant

Christ give you grace to grow in holiness, to deny yourselves, take up your cross and follow him;

All

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

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

DISMISSAL

Remain standing

Be Seated

Stand

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ANGELUS

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HYMN 468 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — To Abraham and Sarah To Abraham and Sarah the call of God was clear: 'Go forth and I will show you a country rich and fair.

You need not fear the journey for I have pledged my word: that you shall be my people and I will be your God.' From Abraham and Sarah arose a pilgrim race, dependent for their journey on God's abundant grace.

And in their heart was written

by God this saving word: ‘That you shall be my people and I will be your God.’ We of this generation on whom God's hand is laid can journey to the future secure and unafraid, rejoicing in God's goodness and trusting in this word: ‘That you shall be my people and I will be your God.'

Please join us in the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

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

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

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

The Thurible Notes from the Clergy This week I have been reflecting on reconciliation with God during studies with the Reconciliation: The Arch Bishop of Cantebury’s Lent Book 2019, written by Muthuraj Swamy.

This week, the study that struck me the most was presented alongside Genesis 3. Adam and Eve eat the fruit and are expelled from the Garden of Eden.

Swamy writes about the impediments to reconciliation with God and with each other, highlighting that both Adam and Eve tried to blame someone else for their part in eating the fruit. He even goes so far as to accuse Adam of indirectly blaming God, when he blames Eve saying, “the woman you gave me.”

How quickly do we move to blame others when we screw up? I know for myself growing up, the emphasis on being good was a big motivator in distancing myself from my own wrong doing by blaming someone else, or by making excuses.

Blaming others instead of taking responsibility and naming our mistakes and wrong doings, distances us from one another and

from God. With this in mind I began thinking about the sacrament of reconciliation (also referred to as confession) in a new way.

Lent is a time when many of us choose to make our confession even if it is the only time of year we do it. At St. James’ it is part of our Anglo-Catholic tradition, and some confess more regularly than only in Lent.

As with Adam and Eve’s responses to God when asked “did you eat of the fruit that I commanded you not to eat?” We sometimes find it hard to admit, yes, yes I did do that. Or yes we did that. What if, when preparing for making our confession, instead of trying to think of all the “bad things” we’ve done we reflected on the times we have been unable to admit our wrong doings. Had Adam simply answered “Yes” when God asked him about the fruit, there would have been room for reconciliation and forgiveness.

Inform.

Inspire.

Invite.

Where do we need to make room for the radical forgiveness that God offers?

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Bishops’ Room EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH CONCERT The Choir of Clare College Cambridge, UK Fri. Mar. 22 at 7:30pm, Church St. James’ Music Series presents the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, UK directed by Graham Ross, one of England’s most respected choral ensembles. The thirty-two voices-strong ensemble give a complete performance of Tomas Luis de Victoria’s 1605 Requiem, one of the great masterworks of choral music in the wonderful acoustics of St. James’ Anglican Church.

Founded in 1972, the mixed voice choir of Clare College has gained an international reputation as one of the world’s leading university choirs. In addition to its primary function of leading services 26 | THE THURIBLE

three times a week in the College chapel, the Choir actively records, broadcasts, and performs. Under the direction of Graham Ross since 2010, it has been praised for its consistently thrilling performances.

Tickets $25 students $30 adults https://clarecollege.eventbrite.ca More details can be found here: sjmusic.ca URGENT REQUEST: We are looking for homestay accommodation for choir members, if you are interested in hosting a singer or two please email Michelle: michelle@stjames.bc.ca (complimentary tickets are provided to hosts) CONFIRMATION Anyone interested in being prepared for confirmation/reaffirmation of baptism please see one of the clergy or email office@stjames.bc.ca.

LENTEN BOOK STUDY This Lent we will be doing a book study using Reconciliation: The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2019. The office has ordered 10 copies of the book which can be purchased for $20.00 cash.

Alternatively it is available on Amazon for $19.95 or $9.19 on Kindle. You are encouraged to order the book and sign up early. Sign up with Mother Lucy lucy@stjames.bc.ca The study group will be offered twice on Thursdays at 10:15 am and 6:00 pm. You will need to sign up for either session. There will be hot drinks and biscuits at the morning session and a light supper for the evening session.

On Sundays in Lent we will offer a short time of discussion and reflection during coffee hour on the books theme for that week. You do not have to purchase the book to take part on Sunday.

FRIDAYS IN LENT 12:45 Stations of the Cross in the Church

SUNDAYS MARCH 17 & 24, & APRIL 14 4 pm Holy Hour, Evening Prayer & Benediction in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

SUNDAY APRIL 7 4 pm Stations of the Cross in the Church GENERAL SYNOD General Synod takes place in Vancouver July 9-16.

There is a call for volunteers to assist with practical arrangements: please go to www.anglican.ca, click on the General Synod link on the front page, top right, and then on the next page. Please remember General Synod in your prayers, especially for the election of a new Primate, the debate on revision of the Marriage Canon, and the debate on the creation of an autonomous Indigenous Church within the Anglican Church of Canada.

DIOCESAN SYNOD In preparation for Diocesan Synod’s consideration for proposed revisions to our Diocesan Constitution, Canons and Rules of Order regional gatherings will be convened to present the current materials for information, comment, consideration and questions.

Sat. March 30: 9:30 am – 11:30 am at St. Helen’s, 10787 - 128th Street, Surrey 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Synod Office, 1410 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver These consultations are open to all and Synod delegates and clergy are urged to attend. You can attend any one of the consultations that fits your schedule.

THE ROSARY PROJECT: JOYFUL MYSTERIES Sat. Mar. 23, 3 pm, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gibsons Sun. Mar. 24, 3 pm, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 7455 – 10th Ave, Burnaby In anticipation of the Feast of the Annunciation, MOTET chamber choir presents The Rosary Project.

This afternoon of beautiful and reflective music will guide listeners through the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Come to listen, to meditate, and to pray, as MOTET sings the prayers of the Church as realised by composers through the ages, including Byrd, Monteverdi, Duruflé, and many others. No admission will be charged for this event; however, a retiring collection will be taken to help cover associated costs. For more info: www.facebook.com/MusicaeOpus/ PWRDF 60th ANNIVERSARY Sat. April 6, 6 pm St. Mary’s Church, 2490 West 37th Ave. Join Archbishop Melissa Skelton and Will Postma, Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) Executive Director, in Celebrating the Ministry of PWRDF over the past 10 Years here in the Diocese of New Westminster, along with presenting a Vision for the Future. To purchase tickets ($48) contact Peter Goodwin goodmac22@gmail.com | 604-929-6143.

Sponsored by the Diocesan RWRDF Unit.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. MARCH 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 386

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 19 St. Joseph of Nazareth, Patron of Canada

2 Sam 7:4, 8-16 Ps 89:1-4, 26-29 Lk 2:41-52

Ps 132 Is 63:7-16 Mt 1:18-25

Ps 34 2 Chr 6:12-17 Eph 3:14-21

WED. MARCH 20 St. Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 687

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 21 Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1556

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 22 Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath & Wells, 1711

Gen 37:3-4, 12-28 Ps 17:1-8 Mt 21:33-46

Ps 95, 69:1-23, 3138 Jer 5:1-9 Rom 2:25 – 3:18

Ps 73 Gen 43:1-15 Jn 5:30-47

SAT. MARCH 23 St. Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia, c.332

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 24 3rd Sunday in Lent

Is 55:1-9 Ps 63:1-8 1 Cor 10:1-13 Lk 13:1-9

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

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

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE

MASS TIMES

MON. MARCH 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 386

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

TUES. MARCH 19 St. Joseph of Nazareth, Patron of Canada

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MARCH 20 St. Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 687

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. MARCH 21 Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1556

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. MARCH 22 Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath & Wells, 1711

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. MARCH 23 St. Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia, c.332 SUN. MARCH 24 3rd Sunday in Lent

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

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday

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

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

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

We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

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

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

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

St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca