High Mass
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost | September 3, 2017 | 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, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ Cover image: statue of St. Aidan, Lindisfarne priory This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission. If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection “In mindfulness one is not only restful and happy, but alert and awake. Meditation is evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality.”
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― Thich Nhat Hanh, The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation
“If while washing dishes, we think only of the cup of tea that awaits us, thus hurrying to get the dishes out of the way as if they were a nuisance, then we are not "washing the dishes to wash the dishes." What's more, we are not alive during the time we are washing the dishes. In fact we are completely incapable of realizing the miracle of life while standing at the sink. If we can't wash the dishes, the chances are we won't be able to drink our tea either. While drinking the cup of tea, we will only be thinking of other things, barely aware of the cup in our hands. Thus we are sucked away into the future -and we are incapable of actually living one minute of life.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh, The Miracle of Mindfulness
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NOTES
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (BWV 731) — J. S. Bach
At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
HYMN 1 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee: holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, though our sinful human gaze thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in power, in love, and purity. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea; holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
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Stand
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (see overleaf)
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Author and Giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of thy name, increase in us true religion, nourish us in all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah. O Lord, you know; remember me and visit me, and bring down retribution for me on my persecutors. In your forbearance do not take me away; know that on your account I suffer insult. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. I did not sit in the company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; under the weight of your hand I sat alone, for you had filled me with indignation. Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Truly, you are to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail. Therefore, thus says the Lord: If you turn back, I will take you back, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall serve as my mouth. It is they who will turn to you, not you who will turn to them. And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, says the Lord. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless. Jeremiah 15:15-21
Reader Alll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Give judgment for me, O Lord, for I have lived with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered. Test me, O Lord, and try me; examine my heart and my mind. Antiphon For your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. I have not sat with the worthless, nor do I consort with the deceitful. I have hated the company of evildoers; I will not sit down with the wicked. Antiphon HIGH MASS | 9
I will wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, that I may go in procession round your altar, Singing aloud a song of thanksgiving and recounting all your wonderful deeds. Lord, I love the house in which you dwell and the place where your glory abides. Antiphon Psalm 26:1-8
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ No, ‘if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 9-21
Sub-deacon Alll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. O sing unto the Lord a new song, for he hath done marvellous things. Alleluia. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him the victory. Alleluia. Cantate Domino (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory be to thee, O Lord. From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you." But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things." Then Jesus told his disciples, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." Matthew 16:21-28
Deacon Alll
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Father Kevin Hunt (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
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.
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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; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kneel
All
PEACE
Stand
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me. Let them be ashamed and altogether dismayed who seek after my life to destroy it. Be please, O Lord, to deliver me. Domine, in auxilium (Mode I)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 393 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. To all life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, then wither and perish, but nought changeth thee. Great Source of all glory and wisdom and light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: O help us to see 'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee.
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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. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on this first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of 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 singing:
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Stand
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Alll sing
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, 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. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke 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 this, all of you; 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.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
Alll
Celebrant
Alll
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in 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
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI Alll sing
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.
ANTIPHON If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Psalm The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous: and his ears are open to their cry. Qui vult venire (Mode I) 20 | HIGH MASS
HYMN
Sit or kneel 275 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Blessed Jesu, Mary’s Son Blessed Jesu, Mary’s son, for mankind to earth thou camest, but the saving battle won, now at God’s right hand thou reignest: on thy people pour thy blessing, gathered here, thy name confessing. By this sacramental sign, token of thy bitter passion, through these gifts of bread and wine thine own image in us fashion: by this food thy grace doth send us from all ills of soul defend us. In this mystery of grace which we celebrate before thee, come, O Saviour, show thy face to the faithful who adore thee: all our sins by thee forgiven, grant us here the joys of heaven.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, thou dost renew us at thy table with the bread of life. May thy holy food strengthen us in love and help us to serve thee in each other. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All BLESSING Celebrant
All
Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Notices and announcements may be given. DISMISSAL
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Stand
Be Seated Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 441 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower Thee will I love, my strength, my tower; thee will I love, my joy, my crown; thee will I love with all my power, in all thy works, and thee alone: thee will I love, till sacred fire fill my whole soul with pure desire. I thank thee, uncreated Sun, that thy bright beams on me have shined; I thank thee, who hast overthrown my foes, and healed my wounded mind; I thank thee, whose enlivening voice bids my freed heart in thee rejoice. Uphold me in the doubtful race, nor suffer me again to stray; strengthen my feet, with steady pace still to press forward in thy way; that all my powers, with all their might, in thy sole glory may unite. Thee will I love, my joy, my crown; thee will I love, my Lord, my God; thee will I love, beneath thy frown or smile—thy sceptre or thy rod; what though my flesh and heart decay, thee shall I love in endless day.
POSTLUDE Nun danket alle Gott (Op. 65) — Sigfrid Karg-Elert During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Rectory to enjoy coffee hour conversation. 24 | HIGH MASS
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 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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The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Sanctuary Guild members Elizabeth Armanini Patricia Harris Gwen Manuel Alice Rolfe
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY What a gift it is to have a long weekend and an extra day to spend with our families and friends this coming Monday. With such fast paced lives, with technology and production ever more becoming the focus in our work, stat holidays like Labour Day become quite sacred. If something is sacred it is considered to be holy or blessed. In the day to day life of our church we celebrate the Mass, something we consider to be most holy in our tradition where we seek to live “a Christ centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.” To lead a sacramental life “literally means to keep the sacred (sacra) in mind (mental). In other words to seek mindfulness – a mind full – of God’s presence.” An extra day free from the demands of our work gives us the opportunity to find time to centre ourselves, clear our minds and focus on being mindful of God’s presence in our lives. Where have you seen God at work recently? There are few of us who experience a burning bush type experience where God reveals
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Godself in a bold and unmistakeable way, but ask yourself, if God did appear to us in such a way today, are we mindful enough that we would notice? Do we recognize holy ground when we find ourselves upon it? Where do we find it in daily life? Last Sunday, Fr. Kevin challenged us to spend some time considering how we would answer Jesus if He put us on the spot and asked us: “Who do you say that I am?” In wrestling with questions like these I believe we step onto holy ground. I hope you have been able to find the time to sit with this question this week, and if not, I hope that the gift of this Monday will give you the time to mindfully dwell in God’s presence and consider your answer, so that when someone asks you why you go to church, or what you believe you will be able to answer in your own words not only the person asking the question, but Jesus as well. Mother Lucy
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH ON LEAVE Fr. Kevin will be on leave until September 22nd, and out of email contact. Please address all enquiries to the Church Office. OFFICE CLOSURE The Church Office will be closed for the day on Tuesday, September 5th due to vacation scheduling. EASTVAN TAIZE@STJAMES Wed., September 6, 7:30 pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel
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PAX The next Parish newsletter is being planned for the end of September - the weekend of Michaelmas. This issue is celebrating the events of our past year while looking forward to our future achievements. We need your photos, stories, reflections to describe our story. Please send your contribution to stap@shaw.ca, or to the Parish Office soon, but not later than mid-September. Paul Stanwood WOMEN’S GUILD The Women’s Guild members invite you to join them at their meeting on Friday, September 8th, at 11:00 am in the Rectory. Planning for fall events including the Bargain Sale, preserve making, the Advent sale, and the sock wrap at the Mission to Seafarers will be discussed. For information please call Pamela Jeacocke (604-321-2213) or Janis Waller (604-646-0513). SILENT PRAYER WITH THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Beginning on Sun. Sept. 10 there will be a time of silent prayer in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning at 4 pm, to be repeated on the second Sunday of every month. You are invited to a time of quiet in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. This time will conclude with Evening prayer at 5 pm. Please enter through the Cordova Street Chapel Entrance. All are welcome. WALK FOR RECONCILIATION Sunday 24 September Cambie and Georgia to Strathcona Park Mother Lucy, Bishop Mark MacDonald, our National Indigenous Bishop, and members of the St James’ Social Justice Group invite you to join them on the 2017 Walk of Reconciliation. Mother Lucy will celebrate and Bishop Mark will preach at the 8.30 am Low Mass at St James’ Anglican Church before setting out on the Walk. All are welcome! Those unable to take part in the Walk may care to visit the Reconciliation Expo in Strathcona Park after High Mass.
St James’ will celebrate 24 September as Aboriginal Prayer Sunday. This will be reflected in the Liturgy at both Low and High Mass. For more details on the Walk and the Reconciliation Expo please visit reconciliationcanada.ca. DIACONAL PLACEMENT: JUANITA CLARK
Juanita has a life-time love of choral & sacred music and is an enthusiastic member of St. John's "choir to go" (recently touring the Nicola Valley!) Juanita loves being out in nature (gardening, hiking in the west-coast forest, snowshoeing on Cypress Mountain); travelling in the UK and Europe (and anything Italian!). Juanita is currently employed as a Litigation Project Manager with Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada. She has a Diploma in Human Resource Management (BCIT); a Certificate in Communications & Negotiations (Sauder School of Business) and in Conflict Resolution (Justice Institute of BC).
Juanita Clark recently became a Postulant with the Diaconate of New Westminster and is delighted to be embarking on a nine month Internship with the parish of St. James. Juanita is a cradle Anglican. For the past 8 years she has worshiped with St John's (North Vancouver) which she describes as: a pivotal destination on her faith journey: "a place where I grew, immensely, in my personal awareness as a Christian and in my relationship with Christ". Juanita is grateful for the many opportunities St John's has given her to discern her Calling and to grow in faith. Juanita's participation in Christian Meditation, Silent Retreats and Contemplative prayer practice has taught her to hear with the ears of her heart and to clarify God¹s will for her life. This experience led to her involvement in the Education for Ministry program, acting as St. John's Liturgical Assistant, writing Intercessory prayers and delivering monthly sermons. She has also been a committed volunteer with St. John's outreach programs including: pastoral care; working with seniors; and Christian education.
Juanita is currently at Seminary at VST to complete a Certificate of Theological studies and, God willing, will be ordained as a Vocational Deacon in June of 2018. Juanita will begin her internship with us on Sunday, September 17. COFFEE HOUR Our social time together on a Sunday morning after both Masses is a wonderful time of connection, sharing stories, catch ups and laughter. I am grateful to all of you who have engaged in the ministry of hospitality that makes these gatherings possible. We need more of you! Our Hospitality Ministry needs you! Can you arrive around 9:00am to get the Low Mass coffee going? Can you stay after High Mass and host the coffee hour? Perhaps you can host for the folks at the Mass you don’t usually attend!? This is a vital ministry for our community and you can join the rota, by speaking to Pat McSherry or Mother Lucy directly. Can’t find us on Sunday? Contact the office: office@stames.bc.ca 604-685-2532
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RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS DTES JOINT SERVICE TODAY Join neighbourhood churches at MacLean Park, 710 Keefer St., at 3 pm today for a joint church service and barbeque. All are welcome! Rain location: St. James’ Parish Hall. MVA EVENTS MVA training for meeting with your MLA Sept. 7 at 6:30 pm location TBD. FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH Earthkeepers and Salal & Cedar invite you to For the Beauty of the Earth, a prayer service and ecologically focused Communion meal for the blessing of Burnaby Mountain. This event takes place on September 9th before the Climate Convergence Kinder Morgan, WE STILL SAY NO! March and Rally that condemns the ecological damage that will be caused by Kinder Morgan’s Trans-Mountain pipeline expansion. Date: Saturday, September 9 Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (doors open at 11:00 am) Location: Christ Church Cathedral’s Park Room 114th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE AT HOLY CROSS CHURCH Sunday, September 17th, 5:00 pm, 4580 Walden Street, Vancouver (Main Street and 30th Avenue, one block east) Reverend Daebin Im invites the clergy and parishioners of our deanery to celebrate this milestone with the people of Holy Cross Church. There will be a bilingual Japanese and English service, followed by a potluck supper. The preacher will be Bishop Melissa.
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You are invited to take the next step in your journey of faith . . .
Spirit al For ation for the Nex Generation An Anglican Spiritual Formation Weekend Retreat 2017/2018 Pilot Project Theme: For the Life of the World Pro Mundi Vita “Spiritual formation begins where people are, and incrementally guides them into a deeper and more profound encounter with the living Christ. The ‘end’ of the formation is life in the Spirit, which is lived by the individual and the com‐ munity in a reciprocal sharing of grace, and which equips the Christian com‐ munity to share the fullness of life with the world through Christian mission.” (Dr. Brad Pickens, Spiritual Formation Retreat Designer, 2017) Pilot Weekend #1: October 13 to 15, 2017 Camp Elphinstone, Gibsons, BC “the target audience is a younger demographic” (that is below the age of 40) This subsidized two-night retreat includes all meals/snacks/materials. The facilities are modern cabins that include a common lounge, private showers and rooms with bunk beds that will sleep two per room. Each participant is asked to contribute $30 towards the cost. For more information and to register: http://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/events/ spiritual-formation-for-the-next-generation/2017-10-13 Funding provided by the Anglican Foundation of Canada, The Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of New Westminster (Anglican Initiative Fund).
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. SEPTEMBER 4 St. Gregory the Great, Pope, Teacher of the Faith, 604
2 Cor 4:5-18 Ps 57:6-11 Mt 25:1-13
Ps 25 2 Chr 6:32 – 7:7 Jas 2:1-13
Ps 9, 15 Job 12:1-6, 13-25 Mk 14:53-65
TUES. SEPTEMBER 5 SS. Zechariah & Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist
1 Th 5:1-11 Ps 27:1-6, 17-18 Lk 4:31-37
Ps 26, 28 1 Kg 8:65 – 9:9 Jas 2:14-26
Ps 36, 39 Job 12:1; 13:3-17, 21-27 Mk 14:66-72
WED. SEPTEMBER 6 St. Teresa of Calcutta, Founder of the Missionaries of Charity
Col 1:1-8 Ps 34:9-22 Lk 4:38-44
Ps 38 1 Kg 9:24 – 10:13 Jas 3:1-12
Ps 119:25-48 Job 12:1; 14:1-22 Mk 15:1-11
THU. SEPTEMBER 7 SS. Andrew Kim Taegon & Paul Chong Hasang, Martyrs in Korea, 1846
1 Pet 4:12-19 Ps 31:1-5 Mt 10:16-22
Ps 37:1-18 1 Kg 11:1-13 Jas 3:13 – 4:12
Ps 37:19-42 Job 16:16-22; 17:1, 1316 Mk 15:12-21
FRI. SEPTEMBER 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Is 61:9-11 Ps 132:6-8, 14-18 Lk 1:26-33
Ps 31 1 Kg 11:26-43 Jas 4:13 – 5:6
Ps 35 Job 19:1-7, 14-27 Mk 15:22-32
SAT. SEPTEMBER 9 St. Peter Claver, Priest, 1654
Col 1:21-23 Ps 54 Lk 6:1-5
Ps 30, 32 1 Kg 12:1-20 Jas 5:7-12, 19-20
Ps 42, 43 Job 22:1-4, 21-23:7 Mk 15:33-39
SUN. SEPTEMBER 10 Pentecost 14
Ezek 33:7-11 Ps 119:33-40 Rom 13:8-14 Mt 18:15-20
Ps 63:1-8, 98 1 Kg 12:21-33 Acts 4:18-31
Ps 103 Job 25:1-6; 27:1-6 Jn 10:31-42
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MASS TIMES
MON. SEPTEMBER 4 St. Gregory the Great, Pope, Teacher of the Faith, 604
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. SEPTEMBER 5 SS. Zechariah & Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. SEPTEMBER 6 St. Teresa of Calcutta, Founder of the Missionaries of Charity
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. SEPTEMBER 7 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel SS. Andrew Kim Taegon & Paul Chong Hasang, Martyrs in Korea, 1846 FRI. SEPTEMBER 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. SEPTEMBER 9 St. Peter Claver, Priest, 1654
SUN. SEPTEMBER 10 Pentecost 14
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 4:00 pm 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Silent Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament Evening Prayer & Benediction
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
Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 XY-4:00 ZY Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 XY-4:00 ZY
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Music Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 XY-2:00 ZY | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 XY-1:00 ZY, Sun, 7-10 XY
PARISH COUNCIL Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915
Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. 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
PARISH OFFICERS
Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood Assistant Organist: PJ Janson St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca