Sung Mass
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost | September 6, 2015 | 10:30 am
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. 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, Church 8:30 am Low Mass, Church 10:30 am Sung Mass, Church 12:00 am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 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 may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the Church.
The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.
St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection Have great respect for the seniors in the community. Don’t distress them by your talk or behaviour. Be gentle towards their weakness and incapacities— you are building on what they began. Everybody must have a head, every circle a centre. Joyfully, then, accept the person who fulfills this special service. More than anyone else he needs your support and mercy. Let him be for you as a presence of the Lord, not because of his human qualities and leadership, but for the sake of his special calling and grace. Everything in your life can have love as its motive, its end. The vows by which you bind yourself are precisely your own way of embodying your love for God and man. The more you grow in love, the more clearly you will understand what the vows demand: and the more seriously you live your vows, the more you will grow in love. -from Rule for a New Brother, Benedictine Priory - Regina Pacis, Great Britain: Anchor Press, 1973.
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT You are righteous, O Lord, and upright are your judgments; deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Psalm Happy are they whose way is blameless: who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are they who observe his decrees and seek him with all their hearts. Iustus es Domine (Mode I)
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Stir up, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people, that richly bearing the fruit of good works, we may by thee be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Proverbs. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favour is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord is the maker of them all. Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of anger will fail. Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor. Do not rob the poor because they are poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate; for the Lord pleads their cause and despoils of life those who despoil them. Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Reader Allll
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but stands fast for ever. The hills stand about Jerusalem; so does the Lord stand round about his people, from this time forth for evermore. Antiphon The sceptre of the wicked shall not hold sway over the land allotted to the just, so that the just shall not put their hands to evil. Show your goodness, O Lord, to those who are good and to those who are true of heart. As for those who turn aside to crooked ways, the Lord will lead them away with the evildoers; but peace be upon Israel. Antiphon Psalm 125
EPISTLE READING Reader
A reading from the Letter of James. My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favouritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, "Have a seat here, please," while to the one who is poor you say, "Stand there," or, "Sit at my feet," have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court? Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you? You do well if you really fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbour as yourself." But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. For the one who said, "You shall not commit adultery," also said, "You shall not murder." Now if you do not commit adultery but if you murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of HIGH MASS | 9
liberty. For judgement will be without mercy to anyone who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgement. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill," and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. James 2:1-17 Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee. Alleluia. Incline thine ear to me: answer me speedily in the day when I call. Alleluia. Domine, exaudi (Mode V)
HOLY GOSPEL Celebrant People Celebrant 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 Mark. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could not escape notice, but a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him, and she came and bowed down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, of Syrophoenician origin. She begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, "Let the children be fed first, for it is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs." But she answered him, "Sir, even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." Then he said to her, "For saying that, you may go the demon has left your daughter." So she went home, found the child lying on the bed, and the demon gone. Then he returned from the
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Celebrant People
region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue. Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened." And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. They were astounded beyond measure, saying, "He has done everything well; he even makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak." Mark 7:24-37 The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated
Mother Alexis Saunders (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. HIGH MASS | 13
CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Celebrant
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
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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
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. 14 | HIGH MASS
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
I, Daniel, prayed unto the Lord my God, and said: Hear, O our God, the prayer of thy servant. Cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary: and behold, O God, this thy people, who are called by thy name. Oravi Deum meum (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, like leaves on the tree, and 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 splendor 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. For thou art the fountain of light and life for all thy creation; thou hast made us in thine own image, and dost raise us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour. 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 Allll sing
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.” +
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Celebrant
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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. 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 Allll sing
ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS Celebrant All
+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed. All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive,
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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 consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.
ANTIPHON Make a vow to the Lord you God and keep it. Let all around him bring gifts to him, for he is worthy to be feared, who breaks the spirit of princes and strikes terror in the kings of the earth. Psalm In Judah is God known, his Name is great in Israel: at Salem is his tabernacle, and his dwelling is in Zion. Vovete (Mode II)
HYMN
Sit or kneel 60 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — I Come with Joy I come with joy, a child of God, forgiven, loved, and free, the life of Jesus to recall, in love laid down for me. I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed, the new community of love in Christ's communion bread. As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, each proud division ends. The love that made us makes us one, and strangers now are friends. The spirit of the risen Christ, unseen, but ever near, is in such friendship better known: alive and among us here. HIGH MASS | 21
Together met, together bound, by all that God has done, we'll go with joy, to give the world, the love that makes us one.
Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Father, thy word and sacrament give us food and life. May we who have shared in holy things bear fruit to thine honour and glory, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
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BLESSING Celebrant
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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 Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
Be Seated
Stand Celebrant
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ANGELUS
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HYMN 350 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Stand Up and Bless the Lord Stand up and bless the Lord you people of God’s choice; stand up and bless the Lord of hosts with heart and soul and voice. Though high above all praise, above all blessing high, who would not fear his holy name, and laud and magnify? O for the living flame from God’s own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heaven our thought! God is our strength and song, and his salvation ours; then be God’s love in Christ proclaimed with all our ransomed powers. Stand up and bless the Lord; the Lord your God adore; stand up and bless the glorious name; henceforth forevermore.
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POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in D (BuxWV 139) — Dietrich Buxtehude During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation. For prayer requests please contact the Church Office or speak to one of the clergy. Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY We extend a warm welcome to Mother Alexis, as she comes to cover Masses and catch up with people while I am away for the next couple of weeks. We are grateful to her for coming all the way from Prince George to be with us. It is good to announce that Lucy Price will be continuing her placement with us for the next few months as she continues her training for ordination. Please support and encourage Lucy with your feedback and your prayers.
On Wednesday of this week HM The Queen will become our longest-serving Monarch, her reign exceeding that of Queen Victoria. To mark this, the bells will be rung and prayers and thanksgivings offered at the 12.10 Mass.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
May I encourage everyone to read the message from our Primate regarding the Federal Election, included elsewhere in The Thurible. You may care to use the following prayer during the Election Campaign:
As part of the Interim Process, the Parish Council scheduled for Lord, keep this nation under Saturday 26 September will be an your care. Bless the leaders of Open Meeting, which all members our land, that we may be a of the Parish are encouraged to people at peace among attend. This will be an opportunity ourselves and a blessing to to develop further the work of the other nations of the earth. August Leaders' Retreat, renewing Help us elect trustworthy our vision in the light of our leaders, contribute to wise strengths and of the challenges we decisions for the general face, and to look again at options welfare, and thus serve you for the Rectory and Crypt. We shall faithfully in our generation to assemble from 10 am for a 10:15 the honour of your holy name; am start, and the meeting will close through Jesus Christ our Lord. by 2 pm at the latest. I look forward Amen. to seeing a goodly number at the Fr. Kevin Council.
INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Our Parish
Relationships and Fellowship
From the Archbishop
Commemorations
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church SUNG MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH PHOTOS FOR ORDO CALENDAR You can help create the 2016 Ordo Calendar! The theme for 2016 is “Change & Renewal.” Please submit your photographs of anything and everything to do with change & renewal at St. James’ for next year’s Ordo Calendar. We are especially interested in photos from the Picnic in the Crypt, National Aboriginal Day, the Cake Walk, and the Pentecost Baptism. You can email your digital images to the office at office@stjames.bc.ca . Be sure to include your name and contact information, as well as all the details of whom, when and where the photograph(s) was taken. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING The next Mothers’ Union meeting is Wednesday, September 9, at 7 pm in the Bishops’ Room.
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INTERIM PROCESS SPECIAL MEETING Saturday, Sept. 26: ALL ARE INVITED As part of our Interim process, the Parish Council meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 26 will be a Special Open Meeting, to which all members of the Parish are invited and are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this meeting will be the opportunity to develop further the work of the August Leaders Retreat; renewing our vision in the light of our strengths and the challenges we face, and looking again at options for the Rectory and Crypt. The meeting will assemble from 10:00am (coffee available) for a 10:15am start, and the meeting will adjourn by 2:00 pm at the latest. Mass will be celebrated at 11:45 am before a short lunch break. It is hoped that as many parishioners as possible will be able to attend this special meeting. For more information feel free to contact any one of the wardens. A JULIAN GATHERING Sunday, September 13 at 5 pm Bishop’s Room We will gather for Evening Prayer followed by a potluck meal so we can discuss the future of Julian Gatherings at St. James. Everyone who is interested please come to the meeting or speak to Mother Alexis in September. BOOKING SPACES AT ST. JAMES’ If you want to use any space at St. James’ it is essential to make a booking with the Office in advance. If you are using a space without it being booked there is no guarantee you will have the use of it in the event of a scheduling conflict. Please support the work of the Parish by always booking the space you wish to use. Thank you to all who have already booked spaces with the Office. FR. KEVIN ON LEAVE Fr. Kevin will be on leave from 5 – 23 September. We are delighted that Mother Alexis will be covering Masses on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are grateful to her for helping in this way, and for being willing to continue her association with St. James's.
While Fr. Kevin is away please direct all enquiries in the first instance to the Parish Office.
people better than others, you have done wrong, and the Scriptures teach that you have sinned."
FREE PARKING As a gift to St. James’ Church, City Centre Care Society is providing free Sunday parking for parishioners in the parking lot on Cordova Street, between Cooper Place and St. James’ Place. Note: free on Sundays only.
We must be careful not to show favouritism in our church. We are all God's children whether we are rich, poor, red, brown, yellow, black, or white. As James said, "You will do all right, if you obey the most important law in the Scriptures. It is the law that commands us to love others as much as we love ourselves."
KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.
Father, help us to love one another as you love us -regardless of who we are, where we come from, or whether we are rich or poor. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Playing Favourites From our second reading, The Letter of James, chapter 2, verses 1,8-9
My brothers and sisters, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favouritism.... If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbour as yourself," you are doing right. But if you show favouritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. Look around the people in church this morning, quietly. See how they come in all shapes and sizes and colours and how some may have strange-sounding names. Some are old and some are young. Some are pretty sharp and some may be a little dull. Some are dressed in very nice clothes while others may wear clothing that is a little soiled and worn. James, another of the disciples of Jesus but maybe not our St James, wrote in the Bible that the followers of Jesus should not show favouritism. He said, "My friends, if you have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, you won't treat some people better than others. Suppose a rich person wearing fancy clothes and a gold ring comes to one of your meetings. And suppose a poor person dressed in worn-out clothes also comes. You must not give the best seat to the one in fancy clothes and tell the one who is poor to stand at the side or sit on the floor. That is the same as saying that some people are better than others. If you treat some
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RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIP GRATITUDE LIVE: UGM 75TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, 26 Sept. 2015, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Glad Tidings Church, 3456 Fraser Street In honour of Union Gospel Mission’s 75th anniversary, you are warmly invited to Gratitude Live: A joyful evening of stories, music & community. Please join us as we celebrate 75 years of feeding hope and changing lives. Together, we’ll enjoy live musical performances, listen to inspiring stories of recovery and transformation, and rejoice with our community. Free admission with RSVP by Sept. 18, 2015. Doors open at 7:00 pm, program starts at 7:30 pm, stand up reception to follow. To learn more about UGM, go to ugm.ca
THE BLUE SAPPHIRE OF THE MIND A Dark Stillness: What the Night Can Teach Us Thursday, September 17th, 7 pm Chapel of the Epiphany on the UBC campus Free public lecture, all are welcome Vancouver School of Theology presents the 2015 Somerville Lecture. Featuring Dr. Douglas Christie, THE THURIBLE | 29 19
Professor of Theological Studies, Department of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Christie is the author of The Blue Sapphire of the Mind: Notes for a Contemplative Ecology, the award winning book, The Word in the Desert, the editor of the journal Spiritus, and teaches in the area of Christian Spirituality. For more information visit the News and Events section at www.vst.edu, or contact Shannon at shannonl@vst.edu
FROM THE ARCHBISHOP VOTE: AN ANGLICAN APPROACH FOR ELECTION 2015 From the Primate, Archbishop Fred Hiltz Anglicans approach life in the world through a faith that is based on scripture, tradition, and reason. Time and again, God calls us through Holy Scripture and ancient and modern prophets to build a society based on justice and righteousness, a kingdom of compassion and justice. Anglican tradition is one of “walking with others,” learning about and respecting other beliefs and faiths. Anglican long-standing commitment to reason helps us hold opposing views in creative tension, finding the common good through prayerful discernment. Compassion and justice, tempered by reason, form the basis for three broad sub-themes for the coming federal election, designed to respond to the Gospel call: • To respond to human need by loving service; • To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation; and • To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the Earth. Bridging Divides We live in a country of abundance, yet not all benefit. 18 | THE THURIBLE 30
Among the most vulnerable are the many who are homeless or living in precarious or unaffordable housing, children living in poverty with little hope for a brighter future, and young people who are underemployed and increasingly alienated from the political process. Their voice is not heard and their needs are not reflected adequately in election platforms. A compassionate and just society cares for the most vulnerable. Governments need to be encouraged to pursue concerted and collaborative approaches to bridge these divides—to end homelessness, to eliminate child poverty, and to give hope to future generations. Restoring Right Relations We live in a country that believes in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. And yet, we find ourselves facing major challenges—in our relations with the First Peoples of this land, our care and responsibility for the environment, and the balance of rights and freedoms with safety and security in a diverse society. Responding to these challenges requires new conversations between government and people. Promoting Peace and Stability We live in a country that is an active member within a global system of relationships, including the privileged G7 group of countries. Canada’s voice can make a difference in promoting peace and stability and the growth and prosperity of our world. Words, however, have greater effect when they are matched with action. As partners with government, we encourage greater generosity in our international assistance, greater commitment and streamlined processes to welcome refugees, and continued efforts to find a meaningful approach to peace in the Middle East. Archbishop Fred Hiltz For more material from the Anglican Church of Canada relating to the Federal Election, please follow the link on the Diocesan website: www.vancouver.anglican.ca
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COMMEMORATION The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary September 8
A legend dating from the second century tells this story about the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Once upon a time there was a Jewish couple named Jo′-a-chim and Anne. They were elderly, and their neighbours reproached them for not having any children. But God heard Anne’s laments and sent an angel to tell her: “You shall conceive and bear, and your offspring shall be spoken of in all the world.” Anne responded: “As the Lord my God lives, if I bear a child, whether male or female, I will bring it as a gift to the Lord my God, and it shall serve him all the days of its life.”
And so it came to pass that Anne conceived; and when the time was fulfilled, she gave birth to a daughter and named her Mary. Both parents vowed to dedicate their child to the service of God, and when she was three years old they presented her in the temple at Jerusalem. “And the high priest placed Mary on the third step of the altar, and the Lord God put grace upon the child, and she danced for joy with her feet, and the whole house of Israel loved her.” Such is the legend of the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and we continue to tell the story because it bears witness to a deeper truth of faith — that Mary herself was the daughter of Israel’s hope and the child whose own offspring would fulfill the longing of the whole family of creation. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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COMMEMORATION Edmund James Peck Missionary to the Inuit, 1924 September 10
Today we honour the memory of Edmund James Peck, an Anglican priest who died in 1924 after almost forty years in the eastern Arctic serving the Inuit and helping them to know Christ. Peck started life in the workers’ tenements of Manchester and entered the Royal Navy while he was still a child. He planned to make the Navy his life, but a series of near-fatal illnesses and shipboard accidents led him to experience what he called “the movements of grace.” His experience of Christ made him decide to give his life to spreading the word of eternal life, and in 1876 he volunteered for work in the Canadian Arctic.
His first post was at Little Whale River on Hudson’s Bay, where he spent seven years before being sent further north to minister to the Inuit around Fort Chimo. He then opened a mission on Baffin Island, where he laboured — as he put it, “itinerated” — among the Inuit until his retirement in 1921. He died at Toronto, on this very date, three years later. Peck was as handy with wood, bolts, and iron as he was with the New Testament and the Prayer Book, and he built the Anglican Church in the eastern Arctic not only spiritually by his preaching but also physically with his own hands. The Inuit were impressed by Peck’s readiness for hard work and still more by his honest interest in their culture and conditions — but still the reason for his presence often puzzled them. He obviously had no goods to trade, so they wondered what he was doing at the trading posts. Early in his career at Little Whale River he overheard one Inuit give this explanation to another: “Him? Oh, he fell down from heaven to save the Innu.” Peck laughed at the thought that he had come from heaven — but he gave his whole life to make the rest of the saying come true. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM
MON. SEPTEMBER 7
1 Peter 4:12-19 Ps 31:1-5 Mt 10:16-22
Ps 41, 52; 1 Kg 13:1-10 Phil 1:1-11
Ps 44 (Job 32:1-10, 19-33:1, 19-28) Mk 15:40-47
TUES. SEPTEMBER 8
Is 61:9-11 Ps 132:6-8, 14-18 Lk 1:26-33
Ps 45 1 Kg 16:23-34 Phil 1:12-30
Ps 47, 48 (Job 29:1-20) Mk 16:1-8
WED. SEPTEMBER 9
Col 3:1-11 Ps 145:10-13 Lk 6:20-26
Ps 119:49-72 1 Kg 17:1-24 Phil 2:1-11
Ps 49 [53] (Job 29:1; 30:1-2, 16-31) Mt 2:1-12
THU. SEPTEMBER 10
1 Jn 5:6-12 Ps 107:23-32 Mt 28:16-20
Ps 50 1 Kg 18:1-19 Phil 2:12-30
Ps 93, 96 (Job 29:1: 31:1-23) Mt 2:13-23
FRI. SEPTEMBER 11
1 John 5:1-5 Ps 34:1-8 Mt 10:28-33
Ps 40, 54 1 Kg 18:20-40 Phil 3:1-16
Ps 51 (Job 29:1; 31:24-40) Mt 3:1-12
SAT. SEPTEMBER 12
1 Tim 1:15-17 Ps 113 Lk 6:43-49
Ps 55 1 Kg 18:41-19:8 Phil 3:17-4:7
Ps 138, 139:1-17(18-23) (Job 38:1-17) Mt 3:13-17
SUN. SEPTEMBER 13
Prov 1:20-33 Ps 19 Jas 3:1-12 Mk 8:27-38
Ps 24, 29 1 Kg 19:8-21 Acts 5:34-42
Ps 46, 87 1 Kg 8:22-30 Eph 2:11-22
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2015
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. SEPTEMBER 7 SS. Andrew Kim Taegon & Paul Chong Hasang, Martyrs in Korea, 1846
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. SEPTEMBER 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
WED. SEPTEMBER 9 St. Peter Claver, Priest, 1654
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
For labour unions, associations, and workers’ collectives in Canada and throughout the world
For students, teachers and school staff, as the school year begins again
In thanksgiving for the reign & service of Queen Elizabeth II THU. SEPTEMBER 10 Edmund James Peck, Missionary to the Inuit, 1924
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. SEPTEMBER 11 St. Cornelius, Bishop and Marty of Rome, c.251
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. SEPTEMBER 12 The Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary SUN. SEPTEMBER 13 Pentecost 16
For For the Inuit People of Canada, Alaska & Greenland, for Inuit teaching and healing elders, and for ministries among the Inuit People
For all who help prepare candidates for Baptism
In thanksgiving for Mary’s humble “Yes” to God’s call 8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Church. 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 (on leave until September 24, 2015)
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
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
Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: vacant Secretary: vacant
PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: 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