High mass lent 5 mar 22 2015 web

Great Litany and High Mass

Fifth Sunday in Lent | March 22, 2015 | 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 8:30 am Low Mass 9:30 am Passion Play, The Way of the Cross 10:30 am High Mass 12:00 am Passion Play, The Way of the Cross 4:00 pm Solemn Evensong, with Oculus Choir ______________________________________________________________________ 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 Rule 1 Saint Benedict of Nursia (c.480-543) founded and was the first abbot of the monastic community of Monte Cassino, where he wrote the Rule, which he described as “a little rule for beginners”. Benedict prescribed for his monks a monastic life in community that is essentially the Christian life of the gospel based upon mutual support, obedience, hospitality, tolerance and moderation.

Chapter 7: The Value of Humility (continued) The fifth step of humility is that we should not cover up but humbly confess to our superior or spiritual guide whatever evil thoughts come into our minds and the evil deeds we have done in secret. That is what scripture urges on us when it says: Make known to the Lord the way you have taken and trust in him. 2 Then again it says: Confess to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever. 3 And again: I have made known to you my sin and have not covered over my wrongdoing. I have said: Against myself I shall proclaim my faults to the Lord, and you have forgiven the wickedness of my heart. 4 The sixth step of humility for monks or nuns is to accept without complaint really wretched and inadequate conditions, and then whatever the task they may be ordered to perform, they should think of themselves as poor workers not worthy of consideration, saying quietly to themselves with the psalmist: I am of no account and lack understanding, no better than a beast in your sight. Yet I am always in your presence. 5 The seventh step of humility is that we should be ready to speak of ourselves as of less important and less worthy that others, not as a mere phrase on our lips, but as something we believe in the secret conviction of our hearts. Thus in a spirit of humility we make the psalmist’s words our own: I am no more than a worm with no claim to human dignity, for I am despised by all and cast out by my own people. 6 I was raised up high in honor, but then I was humbled and overwhelmed with confusion. 7 In the end we may learn to say: It was good for me, Lord, that you humbled me so that I might learn your precepts. 8 1 Saint Benedict’s Rule, Translation and introduction by Patrick Barry, OSB, HiddenSpring, c. 2004.

2 Psalm 37.5 3 Psalm 106.1 4 Psalm 32.5 5 Psalm 73.22-23 6 Psalm 22.6 7 Psalm 88.16

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Notes

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

Stand

THE GREAT LITANY 1 Invocations to the Holy Trinity 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.

All

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

2 Invocations to the Saints

All

Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God our Saviour Jesus Christ, Pray for us.

All

All holy angels and Archangels and all holy orders of blessed spirits, Pray for us.

All

All holy Patriarchs, and Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors & Virgins, and all the blessed company of heaven, Pray for us.

3 Prayers for Deliverance

All

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Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers; neither reward us according to our sins. Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and by thy mercy preserve us for ever.

Spare us, good Lord.

All

From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; and from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us.

All

From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice; and from all want of charity, Good Lord, deliver us.

All

From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil, Good Lord, deliver us.

All

From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word and commandment, Good Lord, deliver us.

All

From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence, and famine, Good Lord, deliver us.

All

From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle, and murder; and from dying suddenly and unprepared, Good Lord, deliver us.

4 Appeals for deliverance recalling events in the life of Our Lord

All

By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and submission to the Law; by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation, Good Lord, deliver us.

All

By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death and Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the Coming of the Holy Ghost, Good Lord, deliver us.

All

In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment, Good Lord, deliver us.

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5 Intercessions

All

We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church Universal in the right way, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

All

That it may please thee to illumine all bishops, priests, and deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living, they may set it forth, and show it accordingly, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

All

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

All

That it may please thee to send forth 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.

All

That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

All

That it may please thee so to rule the hearts of thy servants, Elizabeth our Queen, the leaders of this nation and all others in authority, that they may do justice, and love mercy, and walk in the ways of truth, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

All

That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

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All

That it may please thee to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives, the homeless and the hungry, and all who are desolate and oppressed, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

All

That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the bountiful fruits of the earth, so that in due time all may enjoy them, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

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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.

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.

All

That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

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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.

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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.

6 Concluding Invocations

All

Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.

Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.

All

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Grant us thy peace.

All

O Christ, hear us.

O Christ, hear us.

All All

INTROIT Give judgment for me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people. Deliver me from the deceitful and the wicked; for you are the God of my strength. Why have you put me from you?

Judica me, Deus (Mode IV)

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KYRIE ELEISON All sing

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Most merciful God, by the death and resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ, you created humanity anew.

May the power of his victorious cross transform those who turn in faith to him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

All

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Jeremiah.

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the Lord," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Sub-deacon Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; in your great compassion blot out my offences.

Wash me through and through from my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin.

Antiphon Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from your presence and take not your holy Spirit from me.

Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.

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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Hebrews.

Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:5-10

Sub-deacon Allll

TRACT

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Stand The plowmen plowed upon my back. They have made their furrows long; but the Lord the Righteous One, has cut the cords of the wicked.

Saepe expugnaverunt (Mode VIII)

HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

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Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."

Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour. Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say - 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name."

Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again." The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgement of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.

John 12:20-33

SERMON

Be Seated Fr. Bill Crockett (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

Stand

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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 will give thanks to you, O Lord, with an unfeigned heart. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Give me life according to your word, O Lord.

Confitebor tibi (Mode I)

HYMN

Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.

444 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Your Hand, O God, Has Guided

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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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.

For the redemption of the world by the death and passion of our Saviour Christ, both God and Man; who did humble himself, even to the death upon the Cross for us sinners, who lay in darkness and the shadow of death; that he might make us the children of God, and exalt us to everlasting life.

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 Allll sing

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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

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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.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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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 All sing

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.

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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.

ANTIPHON If any one serves me, he must follow me, where I am, there my servant shall also be.

Psalm Hear my plea of innocence, O Lord, give heed to my cry: listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.

Qui mihi ministrat(Mode V)

HYMN

Sit or kneel 305 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Soul of My Saviour

Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Merciful God, thou hast called us to thy table and fed us with the bread of life.

Draw us and all people to thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.

All

Stand

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SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE AND BLESSING Deacon

Bow down before the Lord.

Celebrant

All

Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this thy people that, rightly observing this holy season, they may learn to know thee more fully, and to serve thee with a more perfect will; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Amen

All

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

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

Kneel

Be Seated

DISMISSAL

ANGELUS

Stand

(See facing page)

HYMN 386 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member 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 of Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. 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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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Last Sunday Bishop Melissa spoke at Formation about the Rule of St. Benedict. The amazing thing about this Rule is how it speaks to us today on how to live as Christians.

(Some of St. Benedict’s Rule has been appearing in the Reflections on page 4 of this booklet over the last two months.) The Bishop focused on how the basic vows of this rule of life are speaking to lay people all around the world today.

The vows are stability, obedience and conversion of life. Bishop Melissa left us with a question arising from each vow. These vows are all connected. Exploring one opens up the meaning and depth and practice of the others.

Benedict’s Rule through the last fourteen hundred years draws men and women of all ages to the beauty of one person; Christ Himself. Jesus is at the heart of the Rule.

Obedience is to be understood to be obedience to our baptismal vows. Our task is to discover how we live those vows in our life.

Obedience is a way to discover freedom grounded in love.

Obedience is ultimately about trust; trust in God. Obedience comes from the Latin word that means to hear; to listen. Through trust in and listening to God, he leads us beyond our own attitudes and perceptions that limit us, to hold open for us a way to grow into spiritual maturity. The spirit of obedience is open, attentive, discreet, prudent and discerning.

Question: Who or what do you listen to?

Listening brings us to the third vow; Conversion of Life. When we truly listen to the word of God or to another we are changed and our actions will change because we have a new understanding.

The solemn vow of stability calls us Obedience to listening is the to the challenge, support and beginning of conversion as God is accountability in a place where constantly inviting us to deeper people are often quite different personal detachment and selffrom us. We stretch ourselves in our surrender so that we may grow baptismal vows as God leads us into greater freedom to give through the trials and purifications ourselves more completely to God that are part of all conversion. We in whatever he asks. Question: are called to love whoever is there. Where is God on a horizon, Question: Where is God present in beckoning you forward to a new your life now? place?

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ Fifth Sunday of Lent MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church PASSION PLAY - THE WAY OF THE CROSS 9:30 am in the Parish Hall HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church

PASSION PLAY - THE WAY OF THE CROSS 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall SOLEMN EVENSONG WITH OCULUS CHOIR 4:00 pm in the Church

OUR PARISH TODAY: PASSION PLAY As part of our Lenten program, we are presenting a reading performance of Henri Ghéon’s The Way of the Cross, on Passion Sunday, March 22nd, following both Masses, at 9:30 and 12:00. We follow the translation of 1938 by Dom Thomas Becquet, who writes of the play: “The fourteen Stations of the Cross unfold. Each one is introduced by four lines of verse, spoken by the reciter. And the others, in their turn, play the part of watchers or characters in the Passion. . . . And by their words and gestures they write the story of the Passion.” Leslie Arnovick and Paul Stanwood

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INTERIM RECTOR Following consultation with the Canonical Committee, Father Kevin 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 Fr. Hunt as he prepares to leave his community at the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas in Newcastle, England.

HELP US UPDATE INFORMATION In preparation for the arrival of our interim priest, Fr. Kevin Hunt, 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-to-date 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.

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH POSTPONED The Fellowship Lunch scheduled for April 19 has been postponed to April 26. It will be hosted by the Mother’s” Union with a full program planned.

CHILDREN’S FORMATION Over the past four weeks St. James' has had a successful Children's Formation between the Low and High masses. We are very grateful to the hard work of the four volunteer leaders: AJ Bustin, Anne Kennedy, Peter Symons, and Lynn Wilson. We are currently discerning whether we should continue with Children's Formation during Eastertide. If you are either a parent who is interested in having your child(ren) participate or an adult who would like to help lead, please speak with Jenny Scott.

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

Gospel Reflection: Jesus says in today’s gospel reading, “…unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” Here Jesus is predicting his death but assures those gathered around him that because of it greater things will come. Jesus later says that through this action three things will happen: the ruler of this world will be driven out, Jesus will gather all to himself, and God will be glorified.

Parents: direct your children to either the crucifix or some of the images of the Stations of the Cross and share with them the passion. Remind them that next week is Holy Week and we will spend time reflecting on the Passion. Ask them what they understand about Christ’s sacrifice and how that impacts their own lives.

Explanation of practice: The Stations of the Cross is an old tradition that originated as an actual pilgrimage through Jerusalem, which would allow individuals to prayerfully retrace the path Jesus took to his crucifixion. Over the years it has evolved and is a spiritual practice for people, even if they cannot travel to Jerusalem. The images on the walls of the

sanctuary and the prayers that accompany them offer guidance as we journey alongside Jesus.

At 10 am on Good Friday, April 3, there will be a Stations of the Cross specifically designed for children. All families are encouraged to participate.

NEW PARISH LIBRARIAN Lynann Burton has stepped up to replace Tim Firth as the new caretaker of the Holy Faith Library. We thank her for taking on this responsibility, and wish her well with her new duties.

FLOWER DEDICATIONS AT EASTER Deadline Sunday, March 22 Easter is fast approaching, the time when we fill the church with beautiful flowers to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. After six weeks of Lent our resources are running on empty, so we will need several dedications to cover our expenses. You will not be able to indicate a particular altar on Easter Sunday, but should you wish to make a donation for flowers please sign up on the chart in the narthex and phone the office with the dedication information and the amount. The deadline for making donations is Sunday, March 22, as the Easter bulletins will be printed the following day.

We are planning to put planters on the window ledges and would be most grateful for any small plants gardeners may have in abundance, such as anemones, polyanthus, miniature tulips, heather, forget-me-nots, etc. Spring is early this year so the usual daffodils and primroses may be over by Easter. We would also welcome any greenery you may have such as salal, ivy, and other evergreens. Many thanks for your generosity. The Flower Guild

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE PALM CROSS MAKING Fri., March 27 9:30 am in the Bishops’ Room You are cordially invited to this event and to the fellowship of the Women’s Guild. Help is welcome and instructions will be given, so no experience is necessary. Tea will be served. (We suggest you bring your own scissors.)

Thank you, Pamela Jeacocke WOMEN’S GUILD BARGAIN SALE Friday, April 24, 11 am-12:30 pm The St. James’ Women’s Guild Bargain Sale is an hour and a half in bargain sale heaven – a chance to pick up household items, gifts, clothes, and oodles of other items for cheap, cheap, prices. Your donations of items for sale are very welcome and may be left at the back of the Upper Hall marked BARGAIN SALE. All household items are welcome, including dishes, kitchen utensils, small appliances (vacuum cleaners in good working order), bedding and towels, clean used clothing and footwear for all ages, books, CDs, jewelry and other treasures. Please note: the Guild does not accept TVs or other large electronics.

For more information please call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213. Pamela Jeacocke & Mary Ann Currie

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OUR DIOCESE ANTI-RACISM TRAINING April 18, St. Thomas’ Church, Vancouver, 9am – 4pm At the Diocesan Synod of 2012, The Diocese of New Westminster passed a resolution making anti-racism training mandatory for all persons in positions of leadership in the diocese. This includes clergy, wardens, trustees, synod delegates, Guild leaders, leaders of youth and children and any other persons in positions of leadership. These trainings are one day events delivered by a team of lay and clergy trained by Diocesan and General Synod staff. All leaders please reserve this date on your calendars. Please confirm with the office your ability to attend. If you cannot attend this day please let the office know and they can advise you of alternate dates for training in other areas of the diocese. Everyone will be contacted with more information before the training.

THE ORDER OF THE DIOCESE OF NEW WESTMINSTER Nominations for this year’s Order of the Diocese of New Westminster are being accepted by the Priest-inCharge and Wardens: dfenton@vancouver.anglican.ca; wardens@stjames.bc.ca; or by mail to the Parish Office. Nomination forms are available on-line from the Diocese website; www.vancouver.anglica.ca, and printed copies are in the Narthex.

Who is Eligible?

Any lay member of any parish in the Diocese. Typically nominees will have served in an outstanding manner, without remuneration for a period of not less than ten years.

Deadline Nominations must be approved by the Priest-inCharge and received by the Bishop no later than April 30 2015. To allow Fr. Fenton and the Wardens time to review the nominations, please submit any nominations by April 15 2015 Nominees Nominees must give approval to have their names put forward. Submissions must include a brief biography, a summary of the nominee’s service, justification for “outstanding service” and can be submitted by any member of the parish.

Presentation The presentation of the award is made by the Bishop at a Diocesan Celebration service to be held at Christ Church Cathedral at a date and time that will be announced.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS NEW COMMUNITY OF ST. ANSELM The Archbishop of Canterbury has created The Community of St. Anselm for 20 year old to 35 year old Christians from across the globe to spend a year in prayer, study, service and a shared life at Lambeth Palace. For more information please see his website.

SORRENTO CENTRE RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTRE This Centre is one of those thin places that has a transformative effect on many people. It is owned and operated by the Anglican Church as an outreach place of learning, relaxation and spiritual growth, welcoming all who wish to come. Founded over 50 years ago on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake between Kamloops and Salmon Arm, it offers facilities and amenities for the whole family. Louise Peters, our new Executive Director arrives in April so this is a good year to discover its beauty and spiritual depth. For more information, go to: www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca

Solemn Evensong with Oculus Choir

Sunday, March 22, 4 pm in the Church music from:

Anton Bruckner Tomas Luis de Victoria William Smith Richard Farrant

Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ

Wednesday, March 25 Mass at 6:30 pm in the Church

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COMMEMORATION St. Gregory the Illuminator Bishop of Armenia, c.332 March 23 Today we honour Gregory the Illuminator, the Apostle of the Armenians, who illumined his nation with the light of the gospel. In fact, it was through his ministry that Armenia became the first kingdom in the ancient world to make Christianity its official religion.

He was born in Armenia in the middle of the third century, but spent his childhood and youth in a neighbouring, Greek-speaking country, where he was raised a Christian. Around the year 280 he returned to Armenia and after many adversities succeeded in converting King Ti-ri-da′-tes, who then gave him every assistance in rooting out paganism and establishing Christianity among the Armenian people. Twenty years or so after the beginning of his mission Gregory was ordained bishop; he spent the next three decades consolidating his work until his death around the year 332.

Despite horrible persecutions in this century, when millions of Armenians were done to death by the Turks, the Church that Gregory founded remains strong and vital. Let us therefore give thanks for his life, and for the grace which God gave to him for bringing a whole nation to new birth in Christ.

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

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COMMEMORATION

The Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary: Lady Day March 25 The story of the Annunciation is told by Saint Luke, who used it to introduce some major themes in his version of the Gospel.

The angel Gabriel visited Mary, greeting her as the one who was favoured by God to be the mother of Jesus, “the Son of the Most High.” It was not Mary’s virtues or merit that won her this favour; it was simply that God “remembered to be gracious” and bestowed such a gift of power on Mary so that the whole human race might know the still greater gift of salvation. Thus empowered, Mary was able to respond, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” By the grace of God which filled her, she was able to practise a graciousness of her own towards God; for it gave her a unique freedom to make God’s will the very thing that she herself willed.

In this gracious response to God’s gift, Mary may be seen as a forerunner of Christ himself. For her consent to God’s saving purpose foreshadowed her son’s consent to the fulfillment of that purpose, even at the cost of his own life. To the Annunciation Mary responded, “Be it unto me according to your word.”

In a similar way, on the eve of his passion, Jesus prayed to God, “Not my will but yours be done.” The feast of the Annunciation, which celebrates the conception of Jesus, comes to full term on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter, when we celebrate the birth of the new creation in his paschal victory.

All of God’s grace is imparted to our lives so that we might share in this one mystery, not all at once, but through the changes and chances of our daily living. The life of grace often leaves us puzzling, as the message of the angel puzzled Mary; and Scripture suggests that Mary herself did not understand the mystery she had borne until her son was raised from the dead. Her whole life was a discipline in grace for the revelation of glory; and so it may be for all who

by Baptism and the Eucharist bear Christ in their own lives.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. MARCH 23

Sus 1:41c-62 Ps 23 Jn 8:1-11

Ps 31 Jer 24:1-10 Rom 9:19-33

Ps 35 Ex 4:10-20, 27-31 Jn 9:1-17

TUES. MARCH 24

Num 21:4-9 Ps 102:1-2, 15-22 Jn 8:21-30

Ps 121, 122, 123 Jer 25:8-17 Rom 10:1-13

Ps 8, 138 Gen 3:1-15 Rom 5:12-21

WED. MARCH 25

Is 7:10-14 Ps 40:5-10 Heb 10:4-10, Lk 1:26-38

Ps 85, 87 Is 52:7-12 Heb 2:5-10

Ps 110:1-5, 132 Wis 9:1-12 Jn 1:9-14

THU. MARCH 26

Gen 17:3-9 Ps 105:1-9 Jn 8:51-59

Ps 131, 132 Jer 26:1-16 Rom 11:1-12

Ps 140, 142 Ex 7:25 – 8:19 Jn 10:19-42

FRI. MARCH 27

Jer 20:7-13 Ps 18:1-7 Jn 10:31-42

Ps 95, 22 Jer 29:1, 4-13 Rom 11:13-24

Ps 141, 143:1-11 Ex 9:13-35 Jn 11:1-27

Ezek 37:21b-28 Ps 121 Jn 11:45-57

Ps 137:1-6, 144 Jer 31:27-34 Rom 11:25-36

Ps 42, 43 Ex 10:21 – 11:8 Jn 11:28-44

Is 50:4-9a Ps 31:9-16 Phil 2:5-11 Mk 14:1 – 15:47

Ps 24, 29 Zech 9:9-12 1 Tim 6:12-16

Ps 103 Zech 12:9-11; 13:1, 7-9 Mt 21:12-17

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SUN. MARCH 29

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 23

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia, c.332

For all those suffering trials and persecution in the Middle East

TUES. MARCH 24

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Archbishop of Lima, 1606

For the Church in San Salvador

WED. MARCH 25

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel 6:30 pm High Mass in the church

The Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Lady Day

For ourselves, that we may be obedient to the call of God in our daily lives and witness.

THU. MARCH 26

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Oscar Romero, Archbishop & Martyr of San Salvador, 1980

For all who work for justice in the developing world

Fri. MARCH 27

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

Charles Henry Brent, Bishop of The Philippines & Western NY, 1929

For the church in the Philippines

SAT. MARCH 28 Feria

SUN. MARCH 29 Palm Sunday

For the members of the Sanctuary Guild as they prepare for the services of Holy Week and Easter 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: The 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