The Liturgy of the Palms & High Mass
Palm Sunday | March 24, 2013 | 10:30 AM
Welcome Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES •To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family and strangers into our midst; • To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; • To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; • To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. TODAY 9:30 AM
No formation session
10:30 AM
High Mass with Procession
The image on the front cover is of the Servers Guild at the High Mass Procession in the neighbourhood on Palm Sunday. Photo by Tracy Russell, 2011. This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS & HIGH MASS
Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books just in front of the piano, and 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 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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Notes
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Liturgy of the Palms INTRODUCTION The Liturgy begins in the Parish Hall.
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 givest us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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THE 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 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 you 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. Please hold high the palms and branches to be blessed by the celebrant. You are encouraged to take extra palms to give to people on the street during our procession around the block.
THE PROCESSION Weather permitting we will make a procession around the block 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 all have arrived at the front of the Church (or the centre aisle, in case of rain) the following is sung:
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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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 Crucifer knocks on the door of the Church with the staff of the Processional Cross and the doors are opened so that we may enter into the Church just as Jesus entered into Jerusalem upon this day. The second processional hymn is sung as we enter.
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KYRIE ELEISON
Stand Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Missa XV (Dominator Deus) – plainsong
COLLECT OF THE DAY
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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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.
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 THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS & HIGH MASS | 11
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
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
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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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)
THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE
Remain seated
Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying, ‘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.’ Then Pilate asked him, ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ He answered, ‘You say so.’ 4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, ‘I find no basis for an accusation against this man.’ But they were insistent and said, ‘He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place.’ 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, ‘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.’ Then they all shouted out together, ‘Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!’ (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, ‘Crucify, crucify him!’ A third time he said to them, ‘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.’ 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 THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS & HIGH MASS | 13
asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished. 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, ‘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?’ Stand 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, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, ‘He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!’ The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, ‘If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!’ 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, ‘Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!’ But the other rebuked him, saying, ‘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.’ Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ He replied, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.’ 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, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.’ Having said this, he breathed his last. All kneel briefly, then stand.
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When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said, ‘Certainly this man was innocent.’ 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. Luke 23:1-49
(All sit for an extended period of silence.)
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NICENE CREED All
Stand I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; through whom all things were made: who for us, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, Genuflect and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; Stand and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; And he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead: whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spake by the prophets. And I believe one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the +life of the world to come. Amen.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. Hear our prayer.
All All
Stand
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.
CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
All
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
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;
Kneel
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All
THE PEACE
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.
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist THE 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 86 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – My Song is Love Unknown The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.
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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. 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 Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cæli et terra Gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini: Hosanna in excelsis.
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THE 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
THE 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 sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa XV (Dominator Deus) – plainsong
All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles. When you receive the Holy Bread please consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.
MOTET Christ was made obedient for us even unto death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has exalted him, and given him a name which is above every other name. Christus factus est — Anton Bruckner
THE COMMUNION HYMN
Sit or kneel
88 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Now, My Soul, Thy Voice Upraising
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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 AND BLESSING Deacon
Bow down before the Lord.
Kneel
Celebrant
All
Almighty God, we pray thee graciously to behold this thy family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. 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 here.
THE DISMISSAL
Stand
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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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Holy Week at St. James’ Holy Week Preacher: Bishop John Hannen (Monday through Good Friday) Palm Sunday - March 24 8:30 am Low Mass with the Blessing of Palms 9:30 am No Formation session 10:30 am High Mass with the Blessing of Palms and neighbourhood Procession. Monday & Tuesday in Holy Week - March 25 & 26
photo by Christine Hatfull
12:10 pm Low Mass with address Wednesday in Holy Week - March 27 12:10 pm Low Mass with address 8:00 pm Sung Office of Tenebrae Maundy Thursday - March 28 6:30 pm Solemn Mass of the Institution of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by an all-night Watch before the Altar of Repose. Good Friday - March 29 10:00 am Stations of the Cross for Children 2:00 pm Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday The Solemn Liturgy on Good Friday falls into four parts: 1. Scripture Readings 2. Solemn Prayers of Intercession 3. The Veneration of the Cross 4. Holy Communion Holy Saturday - March 30 9:00 pm The Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Easter Day - March 31 8:30 am Low Mass of the Resurrection 9:30 am No Formation session 10:30 am High Mass of the Resurrection with Procession and Blessing of the Easter Garden. 12:15 pm Easter egg hunt in the Parish Hall THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS & HIGH MASS | 25
Formation on Sundays THE CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION: THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN POETRY
There is no Formation session today or on Easter Sunday. A new series of sessions will begin on April 7th, led by Leslie Arnovick and Paul Stanwood, with several guest speakers.
April 7: The Incarnation Leader: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins April 14: The Ministry of Jesus Leader: TBD April 21: The Passion Leader: Professor John Cooper April 28: The Resurrection Leader: Professor Nicholas Hudson May 5: The Ascension and Pentecost Leader: Paul Stanwood Formation sessions are held from 9:30 am to 10:15 am 26 | THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS & HIGH MASS
St. James’ News & Announcements WELCOME BISHOP HANNEN We extend a very warm welcome to Bishop John Hannen, former Bishop of the Diocese of Caledonia, who is our guest homilist at High Mass this morning. We are very happy to have him with us as our Holy Week preacher for 2013. Bishop Hannen will be giving the address at each of the 12:20 pm Masses from Monday to Wednesday, and will be the homilist at the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday liturgies. We hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to have your journey through Holy Week enriched by the learning and the insights of Bishop Hannen, and we thank him for sharing his time and his wealth of experience with us.
bring a bell - anything from a Cow Bell to a School Bell will do. Let us make a joyful noise unto the Lord on these two occasions. FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION (transferred) Monday April 8th 12:10 pm Said Mass 6:30 pm High Mass with Procession & community potluck supper.
MAUNDY THURSDAY ALL-NIGHT WATCH Following the Mass on Maundy Thursday, an all-night watch before the Altar of Repose in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel will commence, and continue until 9:00am Friday. The watch recalls the watch of the disciples with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night before his crucifixion. We would like a confirmed presence (including one male parishioner) for each one hour time slot. If you can commit to a time, please write your name on the sign up sheet in the Narthex. BELLS, BELLS AND MORE BELLS It is the tradition on Maundy Thursday and the Great Vigil of Easter to begin the Gloria with a fanfare on the organ and also to ring bells. So if you are coming to either of these liturgies please
A REMINDER ABOUT POTLUCK SUPPERS The host group is responsible for beverages and bread to accompany the meal. Participants are asked to contribute at least three portions per person in one of the following categories: Casserole, cold meats, hard boiled eggs, etc. Salad or vegetable dish Dessert eg. cookies, pie, squares, cake, fruit, etc. Any of the above can be purchased at a delicatessen or bakery. THE LITURGY OF THE PALMS & HIGH MASS | 27
St. James’ News & Announcements For April 8th it is suggested that if possible this guideline be used: Last name A-L Casserole M-R Salad S-Z Dessert OUTREACH COMMITTEE GIFTS Since the beginning of January the Outreach Committee has made three donations on behalf of the Parish. An amount of $250 was given to St. Jude’s Anglican Home, which provides compassionate service to those in need of permanent care. A donation of $500 was given to the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in support of the free concerts they offer at St. James’ as an outreach to the local community. And a third donation was given to our Parish Library to enable the purchase of $250 worth of new books. We thank the Outreach Committee for its work on behalf of St. James’. SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED The High Mass Choir is accepting donations of goods and services for their June 14th year end concert. Suggested items are: gift certificates, home-baking, knitting, art, and jewellery. Maybe you have some creative ideas for a donation? Please help us spread the word that we are looking for donations. For more information contact Mike Dezell at midezell@telus.net., or contact the office.
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Meetings and Events at St. James’ March 24 Sun | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
25 Mon | 7:00 PM
Private Rental, Bishops’ Room
25 Mon | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
26 Tue | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
28 Thu | 8:00 AM
Latino Lunch, lunch served at noon, Crypt
28 Thu | 10:30 AM
EfM, Bishops’ Room
28 Thu | 7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
30 Sat | 8:00 AM
Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall
30 Sat | 7:00 PM
Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
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Mass Times 2013 MON. MARCH 25TH
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel - Low Mass with address
Monday in Holy Week TUES. MARCH 26TH
That we, like Christ, may walk the way of the cross 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel - Low Mass with address
Tuesday in Holy Week WED. MARCH 27TH
That we may glory in the cross of Christ 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel - Low Mass with address 8:00 pm in the Church - Sung Office of Tenebrae
Wednesday in Holy Week THU. MARCH 28TH
6:30 pm in the Church - Solemn Mass of the Institution of the Blessed Sacrament (no 9:30 am Mass today)
Maundy Thursday FRI. MARCH 29TH
In thanksgiving for the Eucharist and Ministerial Priesthood 3:00 pm in the Church - Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Good Friday SAT. MARCH 30TH
(No 12:10 pm Mass today. Stations of the Cross for Children at 10:00 am and Stations of the Cross at 2:00 pm) 9:00 pm in the Church (no 5:30 pm Mass today)
Great Vigil of Easter SUN. MARCH 31ST Easter Sunday
8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Low Mass of the Resurrection 10:30 am High Mass of the Resurrection 5:00 pm Evensong & Benediction
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Daily Lectionary for Holy Week DATE
DAILY MASS
MON. MARCH 25TH
IS 42:1-9 PS 36:5-11 HEB 9:11-15 JN 12:1-11 IS 49:1-7 PS 71:1-14 1 COR 1:18-31 JN 12:20-36 IS 50:4-9A PS 70 HEB 12:1-3 JN 13:21-32 EX 12:1-4, 11-14 PS 116:1, 10-17 1COR 11:23-26 JN 13:1-17, 31B-35 IS 52:13 – 53:12 PS 22 HEB 10:16-25 JN 18:1 – 19:42 GEN 1:1 – 2:4A GEN 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:618, 9:8-13 GEN 22:1-18 EX 14:10-31; 15:20-21 IS 55:1-11 EZEK 37:1-14 ZEPH 3:14-20 ACTS 10:34-43 PS 118:1-2, 14-24 1 COR 15:19-26 JN 20:1-18
TUES. MARCH 26TH
WED. MARCH 27TH
THU. MARCH 28TH
FRI. MARCH 29TH
SAT. MARCH 30TH (Great Vigil)
SUN. MARCH 31ST
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM PS 51:1-18 JER 12:1-16 PHIL 3:1-14
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM PS 69:1-23 LAM 1:1-2, 6-12 JN 12:9-19
PS 6, 12 JER 15:10-21 PHIL 3:15-21
PS 94 LAM 1:17-22 JN 12:20-26
PS 55 JER 17:5-10, 14-17 PHIL 4:1-13
PS 74 LAM 2:1-9 JN 12:27-36
PS 102 JER 20:7-11 1 COR 10:14-17, 11:27-32 WIS 1:16 – 2:1, 12-22 1 PET 1:10-20 JN 13:36-38
PS 142, 143 LAM 2:10-18 JN 17:1-11 PS 40:1-14, 54 LAM 3:1-9, 19-33 JN 19:38-42
PS 95, 88 JOB 19:21-27A HEB 4:1-16
PS 27 LAM 3:37-58 ROM 8:1-11
PS 148, 149, 150 EX 12:1-14 JN 1:1-18
PS 114 IS 51:9-11 LK 24:13-35
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PARISH STAFF
THE CLERGY Rector
Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap assistant@stjames.bc.ca Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number) Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross
Deacon
Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532 CLERGY AVAILABILITY For immediate contact or within a few hours their cell numbers are: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941
days off: Friday, Saturday Mother Jessica Schaap 604-880-4938
days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will
Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist & Choirmaster Assistant Organist
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden
Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-422-0594 People’s Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 Assoc. Warden Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Trustee Treasurer
Philip Green Linda Adams Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL
available to all in any circumstances and opportunity for a pastoral appointment.
Leslie Arnovick Graham Murchie Paul Stanwood Angela Van Luven
Envelope Secretary Parish Privacy Officer Vestry Clerk
promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be encourage you to contact us and request an
Gerald Harder Bruce McKenzie
Chair Secretary
Jane Turner Erin Kenny
We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, April 6th, Fr. Mark is on-call for emergency situations. Our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator Joyce Locht, is on leave until April 1, 2013. Please contact the Office for pastoral care and support until her return.
303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4 telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm