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The Liturgy of the Palms & High Mass

Palm Sunday | March 20, 2016 | 10:30 AM

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

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

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES  To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;  To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;  To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;  To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish;

To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass with Blessing of the Palms, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Rectory 9:45 am Confessions 10:30 am High Mass with Blessing of the Palms & Procession, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 12:30 pm Lent Reading Group, Rectory 4:00 pm Silent Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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

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

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

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

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

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children are encouraged at the beginning of the High Mass to move to the Rectory for Godly Play (a presentation of the Christian story on their level), returning to family for the Peace. 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.

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A Reflection A READING FROM GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS (4TH CENTURY) Why was the blood that was shed for us, God’s most precious and glorious blood, this blood of the One who carried out the sacrifice and of the One who was himself the sacrifice? Why was it poured out, and to whom was it offered? These are questions that echo within my mind.

If the death of Christ was a ransom paid to the Father, the question that arises is for what reason? We were not held captive by the Father. And anyway, why should the blood of his only Son be pleasing to the Father who once refused to accept Isaac when Abraham his father offered him as a burnt offering, and instead was pleased to accept the sacrifice of a ram?

Surely it is evident that the Father accepts the sacrifice of Christ, not because he demands it, still less because he feels some need of it, but in order to carry forward his own purposes for the world. Humanity had to be brought back to life by the humanity of God. We had to be summoned to life by his Son. Let the rest be adored in silence.

Nothing can equal the miracle of my salvation. A few drops of blood have set free the entire universe.

Oration 45 ‘For Easter’, 22, 28, 29; PG 36, cols. 653, 661, 664.

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Liturgy of the Palms INTRODUCTION The Liturgy begins in the Parish Hall. The people receive the Palm Crosses as they arrive.

Dear friends in Christ, during Lent we have been preparing for the celebration of our Lord’s paschal mystery. On this day our Lord Jesus Christ entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph. The people welcomed him with palms and shouts of praise, but the path before him led to self-giving, suffering, and death. Today we greet him as our King, although we know his crown is thorns and his throne a cross. We follow him this week from the glory of the palms to the glory of the resurrection by way of the dark road of suffering and death. United with him in his suffering on the cross, may we share his resurrection and new life.

All

Let us pray.

Assist us mercifully with thy help, Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy into the celebration of those mighty acts whereby thou dost give us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, "Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' just say this, 'The Lord needs it.'" So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?" They said, "The Lord needs it." Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!" Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, order your disciples to stop." He answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out."

Luke 19:28-40

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The people hold up the Palm Crosses.

BLESSING OF THE PALMS

All

It is right to praise thee, almighty God, for the acts of love by which thou hast redeemed us through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. The Hebrews acclaimed Jesus as Messiah and King, with palm branches in their hands, crying, Hosanna in the highest. We pray thee O Lord, bless these branches and make them holy. May we also, carrying these emblems, go forth to meet Christ and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen.

The priest sprinkles the palms and the people with holy water.

Choir

Hosanna to the Son of David

PROCESSION Weather permitting we will make a procession up Powell Street and down Cordova Street to the front of the Church where we will gather for a Station Collect which follows the first processional hymn.

If it is raining we will process directly into the Church from the Parish Hall, everyone following the Altar Party, up the north aisle around the back of the High Altar, down the south aisle and back up the centre aisle to the Altar.

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PROCESSIONAL HYMNS

When you arrive back at the Church please continue to move around the corner towards Gore Street so that those behind you can also gather in front of the Church steps.

When all have arrived at the front of the Church (or the centre aisle, in case of rain) the following is sung: Celebrant All

The Lord is God, and he hath given us light.

Set in order the procession with branches yea, even up to the horns of the altar.

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Celebrant

All

Let us pray.

Almighty God, whose Son was crucified yet entered into glory, may we, walking in the way of the cross, find it is for us the way of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Amen.

The second processional hymn is sung as we enter the church, which represents for us today the city of Jerusalem.

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Solemn High Mass of the Passion INTROIT

Stand 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)

KYRIE ELEISON

Stand Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Missa XV (Dominator Deus) – plainsong

COLLECT OF THE DAY

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

Almighty and everliving God, in tender love for all our human race thou hast sent thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take our flesh and suffer death upon a cruel cross.

May we follow the example of his great humility, and share in the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.

Amen.

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Isaiah.

The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens - wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?

Isaiah 50:4-9a

All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbours, a dismay to those of my acquaintance; when they see me in the street they avoid me. Antiphon For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life.

But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. I have said, "You are my God. “ Antiphon Psalm 31:11, 13-14

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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians.

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:5-11

Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

THE TRACT My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? And are so far from my cry and from the words of my distress?

Deus, Deus meus (Mode II)

During the reading of the Passion the congregation is encouraged to take the crowd part, marked “All� and in bold type in the text.

THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE

Remain seated

NARRATOR:

When the hour for the Passover meal came, Jesus took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them,

JESUS:

"I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God."

NARRATOR:

Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said,

JESUS:

"Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."

NARRATOR:

Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying,

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JESUS:

"This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."

NARRATOR: JESUS:

And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. But see, the one who betrays me is with me, and his hand is on the table. For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined, but woe to that one by whom he is betrayed!"

NARRATOR:

Then they began to ask one another, which one of them it could be who would do this.

A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them,

JESUS:

"The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. "You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

"Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."

NARRATOR:

And he said to him,

PETER:

"Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!"

NARRATOR:

Jesus said,

JESUS:

"I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me."

NARRATOR:

He said to them,

JESUS:

"When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?"

NARRATOR:

They said,

DISCIPLES:

"No, not a thing."

NARRATOR:

He said to them,

JESUS:

"But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, `And he was counted among the lawless'; and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled."

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NARRATOR:

They said,

DISCIPLES:

"Lord, look, here are two swords."

NARRATOR:

He replied,

JESUS:

"It is enough."

NARRATOR:

He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him. When he reached the place, he said to them,

JESUS:

"Pray that you may not come into the time of trial."

NARRATOR:

Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed,

JESUS:

"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me; yet, not my will but yours be done."

NARRATOR:

Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength. In his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground. When he got up from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief, and he said to them,

JESUS:

"Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial."

NARRATOR:

While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him; but Jesus said to him,

JESUS:

"Judas, is it with a kiss that you are betraying the Son of Man?"

NARRATOR:

When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked,

DISCIPLES:

"Lord, should we strike with the sword?"

NARRATOR:

Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. But Jesus said,

JESUS:

"No more of this!"

NARRATOR:

And he touched his ear and healed him. Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him,

JESUS:

"Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!"

NARRATOR:

Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house. But Peter was following at a distance. When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the

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courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them. Then a servant-girl, seeing him in the firelight, stared at him and said, SERVANT 1:

"This man also was with him."

NARRATOR:

But he denied it, saying,

PETER:

"Woman, I do not know him."

NARRATOR:

A little later someone else, on seeing him, said,

ACCUSER 1:

"You also are one of them."

NARRATOR:

But Peter said,

PETER:

"Man, I do not know what you are talking about!"

NARRATOR:

At that moment, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly.

Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him; they also blindfolded him and kept asking him,

SOLDIERS:

"Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?"

NARRATOR:

They kept heaping many other insults on him.

When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council. They said,

ALL:

"If you are the Messiah, tell us."

NARRATOR:

He replied,

JESUS:

"If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I question you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."

NARRATOR:

All of them asked,

ALL:

"Are you, then, the Son of God?"

NARRATOR:

He said to them,

JESUS:

"You say that I am."

NARRATOR:

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ALL:

"What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!"

NARRATOR:

Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying,

ALL:

"We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king."

NARRATOR:

Then Pilate asked him,

PILATE:

"Are you the king of the Jews?"

NARRATOR:

He answered,

JESUS:

"You say so."

NARRATOR:

Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,

PILATE:

"I find no basis for an accusation against this man."

NARRATOR:

But they were insistent and said,

ALL:

"He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place."

NARRATOR:

When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies.

Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them,

PILATE:

"You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him."

NARRATOR:

Then they all shouted out together,

ALL:

"Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!"

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NARRATOR:

(This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting,

ALL:

"Crucify, crucify him!"

NARRATOR:

A third time he said to them,

PILATE:

"Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him."

NARRATOR:

But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished.

(Stand) As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said,

JESUS:

"Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, 'Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.' Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us'; and to the hills, 'Cover us.' For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"

NARRATOR:

Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said,

JESUS:

"Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."

NARRATOR:

And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying,

ALL:

"He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!"

NARRATOR:

The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying,

SOLDIERS:

"If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!"

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NARRATOR:

There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying,

CRIMINAL 1:

"Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!"

NARRATOR:

But the other rebuked him, saying,

CRIMINAL 2:

"Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong."

NARRATOR:

Then he said,

CRIMINAL 2:

"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

NARRATOR:

He replied,

JESUS:

"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

NARRATOR:

It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun's light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said,

JESUS:

"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit."

NARRATOR:

Having said this, he breathed his last.

(Kneel briefly, then stand) When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said,

CENTURION:

"Certainly this man was innocent."

NARRATOR:

And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments.

On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

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The Passion of the Lord.

Luke 22:14 - 23:56

All sit for an extended period of silence.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant

All

All All All

All

PEACE

Stand

Let us bring to the Father our prayers and intercessions through Christ who gave himself for the life of the world.

After each petition this response is said: Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

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.

Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal, have mercy upon us.

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

Shame and reproach have broken my heart, and it cannot be healed. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found none. They gave me gall to eat, and when I was thirsty, they gave me vinegar to drink.

Impropérium (Mode VIII)

HYMN

Stand 184 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — My Song is Love Unknown The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.

My song is love unknown, my Saviour's love to me, love to the loveless shown that they might lovely be.

O who am I that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh and die?

He came from his blest throne salvation to bestow, but men made strange, and none the longed-for Christ would know.

But O my friend, my friend indeed, who at my need, his life did spend.

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Sometimes they strew his way, and his sweet praises sing, resounding all the day hosannas to their King.

Then "Crucify!" is all their breath, and for his death they thirst and cry.

Why, what hath my Lord done?

What makes this rage and spite?

He made the lame to run, he gave the blind their sight.

Sweet injuries!

Yet they at these themselves displease, and 'gainst him rise.

They rise, and needs will have my dear Lord made away; a murderer they save, the Prince of Life they slay.

Yet steadfast he to suffering goes, that he his foes from thence might free.

Here might I stay and sing, no story so divine: never was love, dear King, never was grief like thine.

This is my friend, in whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend.

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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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:

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Stand

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt cæli et terra Gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini: Hosanna i 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 XV (Dominator Deus) – plainsong

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

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.” +

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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.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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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 sin of the world : have mercy upon us.

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

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

Missa XV (Dominator Deus) – 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 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.

MOTET Christ became obedient for us unto death, even to the death, death on the cross.

Therefore God exalted Him and gave Him a name which is above all names.

Christus factus est — Anton Bruckner

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 88 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Now, My Soul, Thy Voice Upraising Now my soul, thy voice upraising, tell in sweet and mournful strain how the Crucified, enduring grief and wounds, and dying pain, freely of his love was offered, sinless was for sinners slain.

See, his hands and feet are fastened!

So he makes his people free; not a wound whence blood is flowing but a fount of grace shall be; yea, the very nails which nail him nail us also to the Tree.

Jesus, may those precious fountains drink to thirsting souls afford; let them be our cup and healing, and at length our full reward: so a ransomed world shall ever praise thee, its redeeming Lord.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Stand

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

All

Let us pray.

God our help and strength, thou hast satisfied our hunger with this eucharistic food.

Strengthen our faith, that through the death and resurrection of thy Son, we may be led to salvation, for he is Lord now and for ever.

Amen.

SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE Deacon

Bow down before the Lord.

Celebrant

Christ crucified draw you to himself that you may find in him a sure ground for faith, a firm support for hope, and the assurance of sins forgiven,

All

Kneel

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 here.

DISMISSAL

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Stand

HYMN 200 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died We sing the praise of him who died, of him who died upon the cross; the sinner's hope let men deride; for this we count the world but loss.

Inscribed upon the cross we see in shining letters, God is love: he bears our sins upon the tree: he brings us mercy from above.

The cross: it takes our guilt away, it holds the fainting spirit up; it cheers with hope the gloomy day, and sweetens every bitter cup.

It makes the coward spirit brave, and nerves the feeble arm for fight; it takes its terror from the grave, and gilds the bed of death with light.

The balm of life, the cure of woe, the measure and the pledge of love, the sinner's refuge here below, the angels’ theme in heaven above.

Please join us in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to enjoy coffee hour.

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 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,

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Today we begin the great journey of Holy Week, as we become the crowd greeting Jesus as the one who comes in the name of the Lord, with them waving our palms and welcoming him joyfully into our city of Vancouver as they did into his city of Jerusalem. Over these next few days we shall experience in our liturgies and meditations a whole range of emotions as we walk alongside Jesus and the disciples in the way which leads to the cross, to his death, burial and resurrection, this mystery which redeems and renews in Christ not just us but the whole creation.

I encourage each one of us to find time each day to pause in prayer and to reflect. With which character might I identify? How would I react if I was there, if Jesus or one of his friends spoke to me? Would I have been like Peter, so frightened that I denied Jesus; or Judas, so confused and disillusioned I betrayed him; or Mary of Bethany, wanting to show how much I love him; with Peter, James and John, falling asleep in Gethsemane; like Mary his mother and John, watching at the foot of the cross; or meeting early on the Sunday morning,

with Mary Magdalen in the garden? I hope and pray that our worship and reflection together may help us all to enter more deeply into the riches of this mystery of the love of God for us and for all creation.

Bishop Melissa this week has published on the diocesan website* her reflection on the recent statement of our House of Bishops that the House may not reach the two-thirds majority required to revise the Marriage Canon to permit same -sex couples to marry in church.

Bishop Melissa encourages us all to reflect and to pray, not least on how we respect, relate to, and learn from those who hold faith-grounded views which differ from our own. I commend the Bishop's reflection to you, and trust that we shall bear these principles in mind when we come to consider the offering of blessings of samesex unions here at St James'.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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With every blessing for Holy Week and Easter, Fr Kevin *http://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/ news/the-house-of-bishops-statementone-bishops-reflections

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ PALM SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

LOW MASS WITH BLESSING OF THE PALMS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Rectory CONFESSIONS 9:45 am HIGH MASS WITH BLESSING OF THE PALMS & PROCESSION 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE After High Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LENT READING GROUP 12:30 pm in the Rectory SILENT PRAYER 4:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The office will be closed Mon. Mar. 21; Tues. Mar. 22; Fri. Mar. 25.

NO GODLY PLAY ON PALM SUNDAY Louisa Farrell is away today, so there will be no Godly Play or supervision of children at the back of the church.

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CONTEMPLATIVE BIBLE STUDY: WEDNESDAYS The Street Outreach Initiative is offering a different kind of Bible Study, Wednesdays after the Noonday Mass. Using listening, silence, and reflection, this study explores short stories from the Gospels, documenting various people’s encounters with the Lord Jesus. There is some sharing among participants, but this is a recollective, and not an overly talkative time. Father Matthew and James Cheatley are facilitating these sessions. Access is through the Front Door of the Church, which is closed promptly at 1:00 pm.

GODLY PLAY EASTER SUNDAY BAKING Easter Sunday Lesson on March 27, told through the art of baking. Please bring a smock or apron to protect clothes.

On Sunday, April 17: Pancake Breakfast for Families before 10:30 High Mass, with Godly Play for the whole congregation of St. James’, so everyone can experience a lesson and “wonder.”

ODNW NOMINATIONS DEADLINE Nominations for Order of the Diocese of New Westminster are being accepted by the Interim Priest-in-Charge (fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca) and Wardens (wardens@stjames.bc.ca) or by mail to the Parish Office. Nomination forms are available from the Diocese website; www.vancouver.anglican.ca (look under Ministries, ODNW) and printed copies are in the Narthex with an information package attached about the Order, and the nomination and selection process.

Deadline: Nominations must be approved by the Interim Priest-in-Charge and received by the Bishop no later than April 30, 2016. To allow Fr. Kevin and the Wardens time to review the nominations, please submit any nominations by Friday, April 15, 2016.

Nominees must agree to have their names put forward.

TODAY: LENT READING GROUP Sun., March 20 12.30 pm (approx.) - 1.30 pm We end the study of Nouwen's The Return of the Prodigal, in the Rectory. We will finish by 1.30 pm and light refreshments will be available.

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

This week we join Jesus at the dinner table with his disciples. It is here that he offers the wine as his blood, and the bread as his body, saying "Take, eat, do this in remembrance of me" and " this is my blood shed for you, do this in remembrance of me" Jesus knew that he was in danger and would be crucified. He wanted his close friends to remember him in this way.

When you go up to the altar for communion the priest says "The body of Christ, broken for you." Then the person carrying the cup of wine or chalice says "The blood of Christ, broken for you.” Jesus wants us to remember him in this way. If you do not have the bread and wine, you may have a blessing by the Father and this is another way of remembering Jesus.

Prayer Heavenly Father, when we approach the altar for communion or a blessing, please help us to remember Jesus, and that he suffered and died for us on the cross. Amen.

EAST VAN TAIZÉ at St. James’ Church Holy Tuesday March 22 • 7:30 pm • Blessed Sacrament Chapel COME . . . Silence, Prayer, Contemplation, Chant, Scripture

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS FIRST NATIONS VOICES SPEAKERS SERIES 7 pm, Trendell Lounge, St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church, 1410 Nanton Avenue Suggested donation is $10

The Coming Home Society is offering a speakers’ series featuring First Nations presenters. In the spirit of reconciliation, they will help us understand the trauma of the past, the challenging realities of the present, and their hopes for the future.

“The Spirit has no Colour” Thurs., April 14 Former Vancouver Police Board member, Jerry Adams (Nisga’a), and Native Police Liaison Constable Rick Lavallee (Cree), will present a film produced for use in sensitivity training with new police recruits, and help us toward a compassionate understanding of intergenerational trauma.

“First Nations 101 – tons of stuff you need to know about First Nations People” Thurs., April 21 Tsimshian author Lynda Gray introduces her book.

You will come away with a better understanding of our shared history and of the many issues that affect the daily lives of First Nations peoples.

“We are the future” Thurs., April 28 Features two of several young First Nations women (Nisga’a) who recently obtained Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Amy Parent and Melissa Adams (with Melanie Delva) will bring Aboriginal perspectives to the areas of Education and Archives.

This series is a fundraiser for the Coming Home Society’s new “Wisdom of Elders” program.

All are welcome

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PALM SUNDAY 8:30 am 9:45 am 10:30 am

Holy Week

12:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm

MARCH 20 Low Mass with the Blessing of Palms Confessions High Mass with the Blessing of Palms and neighbourhood Procession Study Group “Return of the Prodigal” Silent Prayer Evening Prayer

HOLY MONDAY 12:10 pm

MARCH 21 Mass with meditation

HOLY TUESDAY 12:10 pm 5:30 pm

MARCH 22 Chrism Mass with address, at Christ Church Cathedral Mass with meditation

HOLY WEDNESDAY 12:10 pm 7:30 pm

MARCH 23 Mass with meditation Sung Office of Tenebrae

at St. James’

MAUNDY THURSDAY MARCH 24 7:00 pm Solemn Mass of the Institution of the Lord’s Supper, followed by the Watch before the Altar of Repose until midnight GOOD FRIDAY 10:00 am 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

MARCH 25 Stations of the Cross for Children Stations of the Cross Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday

HOLY SATURDAY 9:00 pm

MARCH 26 The Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter

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

MARCH 27 Low Mass of the Resurrection High Mass of the Resurrection with Procession Evening Prayer and Benediction in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

DAILY LECTIONARY MON. MARCH 21 Monday in Holy Week

Is 42:1-9 Ps 36:5-11 Heb 9:11-15 Jn 12:1-11

Ps 51:1-18 Lam 1:1-2, 6-12 2 Cor 1:1-7

Ps 69:1-23 Jer 12:1-16 Mk 11:12-25

TUES. MARCH 22 Tuesday in Holy Week

Is 49:1-7 Ps 71:1-14 1 Cor 1:18-31 Jn 12:20-36

Ps 6, 12 Lam 1:17-22 2 Cor 1:8-22

Ps 94 Jer 15:10-21 Mk 11:27-33

WED. MARCH 23 Wednesday in Holy Week

Is 50:4-9a Ps 70 Heb 12:1-3 Jn 13:21-32

Ps 55 Lam 2:1-9 2 Cor 1:23 – 2:11

THU. MARCH 24 Maundy Thursday

Ex 12le:1-4, 11-14 Ps 116:1, 10-17 1 Cor 11:23-26 Jn 13:1-17, 31b-35

Ps 102 Lam 2:10-18 1 Cor 10:14-17; 11:27-32

Ps 142, 143 Jer 20:7-11 Mk 14:12-25

FRI. MARCH 25 Good Friday

Is 52:13 – 53:12 Ps 22 Heb 10:16-25

Ps 95, 22 Lam 3:1-9, 19-33 1 Peter 1:10-20 Jn 13:36-38

Ps 40:1-14, 54 Wis 1:16 – 2:1, 12-22 Jn 19:38-42

SAT. MARCH 26 Holy Saturday

Gen 1:1-2. 4a Gen 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 Gen 22:1-18 Ex 14:10-31, 15:20-21 Is 54.5-14 Ezek 36.24-28 Zeph 3:14-20

Ps 95, 88 Lam 3:37-58 Heb 4:1-16

Ps 27 Job 19:21-27a Rom 8:1-11

Acts 10:34-43 Ps 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Cor 15:19-26 Jn 20:1-18

Ps 148, 149, 150 Ex 12:1-14 Jn 1:1-18

Ps 113, 114 Is 51:9-11 Lk 24:13-35

SUN. MARCH 27 The Resurrection of our Lord: Easter Day

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Ps 74 Jer 17:5-10, 14-17 Mk 12:1-11

OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2016

MASS TIMES

MON. MARCH 21 Monday in Holy Week

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. MARCH 22 Tuesday in Holy Week

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. MARCH 23 Wednesday in Holy Week

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel Mass with Meditation

12:10 pm Chrism Mass at Christ Church Cathedral

7:30 pm Sung Office of Tenebrae THU. MARCH 24 Maundy Thursday

7:00 pm Solemn Mass of the Institution of the Lord’s Supper

FRI. MARCH 25 Good Friday

10:00 am Stations of the Cross for children 2:00 pm Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday

SAT. MARCH 26 Holy Saturday

9:00 pm The Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter

SUN. MARCH 27 Resurrection of our Lord: Easter Day

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

Morning Prayer Low Mass of the Resurrection High Mass of the Resurrection with procession Evening Prayer and Benediction in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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

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

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

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

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

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

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin Hunt on his cell phone at: 778984-3208.

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

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

Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe 604-222-3053 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: vacant 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