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High Mass

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost | September 8, 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

Formation: Finding Common Ground—Some Thoughts

10:30 AM

High Mass

5:00 PM

Evening Prayer

on Anglican Essentials, with Reverend Dr. John Oakes Blessed Sacrament Chapel

The image on the front cover is of the 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.

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A Reflection "We need to be a risk-taking church".

It is natural for churches to grow…Church growth is natural and what we can expect and we should be optimistic about the power of the Spirit to bring people to Christ. But it is also very hard work…It’s about “take up your cross and follow me”. There’s one certain way of renewing the fire of the Holy Spirit within one…prolonged fasting and prayer.

We need to be a risk-taking church. There is no safety in Christ, there's absolute security but there is no safety - and we have to make a big difference between knowing that we are in his arms and knowing that he calls us to do risky things. So the vision is about being a risk-taking Church and finding ways of liberating people to be risk-takers, in the service of Christ.

If Jesus isn’t at the centre of the Church we are simply Rotary with a pointy roof.

It’s not who we are that matters, it’s who Jesus is that matters. It’s all grace.

Jesus prays that we may be united so that the world may know. Reconciliation within the Church is how the world will know that Jesus is truly God. That’s what he says, that’s not what we say.

We cannot live for our cause to win. We have to live for Jesus’ cause to win. Very often the deepest wounds we experience will come from other Christians. I find that the things which most hurt me come from other Christians. How we begin reconciliation is what Jesus did. We take up our cross, we bear the pains of other people’s hurt expressed at us and we give love in return and it’s very tough. We can only do that when we do it together. It’s the seeking of people who are being transformed by the Spirit and in whom the Spirit fights against anger and bitterness.

Excerpts from: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in conversation with Nicky Gumbel. May 17, 2013.

Search YouTube - "We need to be a risk-taking church".

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Notes

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

Stand

INTROIT Righteous art thou, O Lord, and true is thy judgment: deal with thy servant according unto thy merciful kindness. Psalm Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the way of the Lord. Glory be . . .

Iustus es Domine (Mode VI)

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 your faithful people, that richly bearing the fruit of good works, we may by you be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

All

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Jeremiah.

The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: "Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words." So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. Then the word of the Lord came to me: Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord. Just like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. At one moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, but if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will change my mind about the disaster that I intended to bring on it. And at another moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it, but if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will change my mind about the good that I had intended to do to it. Now, therefore, say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Thus says the Lord: Look, I am a potter shaping evil against you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, all of you from your evil way, and amend your ways and your doings.

Jeremiah 18:1-11

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Reader Alll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You trace my journeys and my resting places and are acquainted with all my ways. Antiphon Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, but you, O Lord, know it altogether. You press upon me behind and before and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain to it. Antiphon For you yourself created my inmost parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will thank you because I am marvellously made; your works are wonderful and I know it well. Antiphon My body was not hidden from you, while I was being made in secret and woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my limbs, yet unfinished in the womb; all of them were written in your book, they were fashioned day by day, when as yet there was none of them. Antiphon How deep I find your thoughts, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand; to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours. Antiphon Psalm 139.1-5, 12-17

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter of Paul to Philemon.

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church HIGH MASS | 9

in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ. I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother. For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty, yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love - and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment. Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me. I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you. I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced.

Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ. Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do more than I say.

Philemon 1-21

Sub-deacon Alll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. 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)

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THE HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

Now large crowds were travelling with Jesus; and he turned and said to them, "Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?

Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, saying, 'This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.' Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions."

Luke 14:25-33

THE SERMON

Be Seated Revd Dr. John Oakes (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. Kneel

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.

All

THE 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.

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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)

OFFERTORY HYMN

Stand

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

353 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

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.

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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:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Alll sing

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

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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

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.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

AGNUS DEI Alll sing

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 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.

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COMMUNION ANTIPHON Promise unto the Lord your God, and keep it; all ye that are round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. He shall refrain the spirit of princes: and is wonderful among the kings of the earth.

Vovete (Mode I)

COMMUNION HYMN

Sit or kneel

434 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – The Love of Jesus Calls Us

Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Father, your word and sacrament give us food and life.

May we who have shared in holy things bear fruit to your honour and glory, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Amen.

All

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Stand

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 Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

Be Seated

DISMISSAL

ANGELUS

Stand

(overleaf)

FINAL HYMN 350 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Stand Up and Bless the Lord

POSTLUDE Toccata (from Suite Gothique) — Léon Boëllmann 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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ANGELUS

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St. James’ News & Announcements SOUP SALE THIS SUNDAY ACW Soup Sale is on September 8, after 10:30 am High Mass. Proceeds go to the St. James’ Outreach Initiative.

Canadian history, these stories will draw you in.

Please see the display in the Narthex for more information and handouts.

SEPTEMBER 22ND WALK FOR

FORMATION SESSION

RECONCILIATION: "A New Way Forward"

The Reverend Dr. John Oakes , former Incumbent of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Vancouver, is preaching at both Masses on Sunday, September 8th, and he will be leading the first of our fall Formation Sessions “Finding Common Ground— Some Thoughts on Anglican ‘Essentials’” at 9:30 in the Bishops’ Room. The new Formation series will continue on September 15th, with presentations on some of the principal figures of the Oxford Movement.

Paul Stanwood

We will soon have t-shirts for the St. James' Team!

Cost is $15. We'll be led on the Walk by Fr. Mark and Fr. Matthew and we will walk under the St. James' Social Justice Banner (it's weather-proof). Walkers will assemble at 10 am near the Vancouver Public Library/Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza. Whether you walk the 2 km or 4 km route, we'll all finally assemble near Science World for the Celebrations. If you can't walk, consider joining the Celebrations at the end at about noon. See reconciliationcanada.ca for more information. You can register as a St. James' Anglican Church Team member on line. Note: some people have experienced difficulties registering on this website. Don't be discouraged. You can walk with the St. James' team even if you haven't registered on line.

Details of where the St. James' Team will assemble to be announced.

JULIAN GATHERING Julian Gathering will begin on Sunday, September 8, 2013 when we gather for evening prayer at 5 pm.

We then share a pot luck supper followed by a time of still prayer and reflection on the writings of Mother Julian in her “Reflections of Divine Love.”

We are asking participants this year to commit to the monthly group meetings as regularly as possible until May, 2014. Please speak to Mother Alexis for more information, or call the Church office.

Mtr. Alexis SPEAKING MY TRUTH: Reflections on Reconciliation and Residential Schools Book study on Saturday, September 14th from 2 to 4 pm in the Bishops' Room at St. James' (entrance at 230 Gore St.). Refreshments. Guest speaker: Sid Chow Tan. Read the stories, including Sid's, on line at speakingmytruth.ca . These are personal essays and reflections in "book club" form. Even if you know very little about Residential Schools and

OUTREACH SUNDAY – Witness to the World After High Mass on September 29th, we will gather for a pot luck lunch to acknowledge and celebrate the various forms of “outreach” at St. James’. In our parish, we are a “witness to the world” as we reach beyond ourselves, meeting the needs of others in Christian love. Outreach is manifested in many ways large and small, individually and by groups, locally to internationally and our goal is to recognize and celebrate them in total. A short presentation during lunch will be followed by a “walk-about” to view display tables represented by various individuals and groups who undertake initiatives at or through St. James’. Please bring a dish (potluck system) to share HIGH MASS | 23

St. James’ News & Announcements for the pot luck lunch on the 29th. Questions regarding this event can be addressed to Doug Ibbott (doug1a@telus.net) or Kimberly McMillan.

We look forward to seeing you then!

Outreach Committee ST. JAMES’ CHOIR WANTS YOU! Do you love to sing? Do you have at least a basic ability to read music and some experience of singing in a choir? If so, the Guild of St. Cecilia, otherwise known as the St. James' Choir, wants you!

We sing some of the best choral music ever written, in the context for which it was written – the liturgy.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Gerald Harder, Organist & Choirmaster, at: musicdirector@stjames.bc.ca or at 604-809-5531.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING All parishioners are invited to attend the next Parish Council meeting to be held Saturday, September 28, after High Mass. This meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. As usual, coffee and delicious refreshments will be provided. If you have items you would like to request be added to the agenda, please forward them to us. Jane will contact you to discuss your item and allocate the time needed during the council meeting. The deadline for submitting items is Wednesday September 11, 2013. We look forward to having you join us on September 28th.

Jane Turner HELP CREATE THE 2014 ORDO CALENDAR! Please submit your photographs of Life in the Parish taken during any activities or events at St. James’.

Submit colour photographs to the office in print or digitally by Sunday, October 6th (via email: 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 was taken.

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PARISH REVIEW UPDATE (4) “Draft recommendations for discussion” is now available as a four page document for your prayerful review and deliberation. Please either pick up a copy in the Narthex, or ask the Parish Office for a copy (hard or soft – Word doc.). This is a summary of emerging recommendations from the ongoing 'consultation interviews' between the Rector and parishioners, and from ongoing conversations with the Parish leadership (Trustees / Collegium / Heads of Guilds and Ministries). Please remember: this is a draft document which will be revised numerous times as the Parish Review continues to unfold. The purpose of this document is to track the emergence of ‘commendable’ recommendations for prayer and deliberation by the Parish as interpreted by Fr. Mark. My invitation to the Parish is that by Advent Sunday the fruit of the Parish Review will be a distillation of actionable recommendations (goals) to further God’s work in our midst as described through our Parish Vision and Mission.

Please speak to me, or any one of the Trustees or Clergy, if you would like to comment upon, and contribute to, the Parish Review recommendations. With ongoing appreciation for all the support and goodwill of our Parish leadership and the ready participation by parishioners.

Fr. Mark.

TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION: Pick up your copy today of the Schedule of Official Events for each day of the TRC, available in the Narthex (inside entrance area). The legacy of Church-run Residential Schools impacts us all.

We’re in this together — so join in — and let the healing begin.

Fr. Matthew

St. James’ News & Announcements TREASURER’$ CORNER September 2013 Our sincere thanks to parishioner Harry Biden who generously donated funds to make up the deficiency in our envelope giving, as noted in the previous Treasurer’$ Corner. Many thanks Harry for putting your money where your heart is!

Within the next few weeks, the Finance Committee will be starting work on Budget 2014, culminating in the Annual Financial Vestry to be held this year on Sunday, November 17th. Please make a note of this date, and keep our work in your prayers at this time.

Angela Van Luven RH MAXWELL IN HOSPITAL RH is in St. Paul’s for an extended period, and would love to have his fellow parishioners come for a visit.

STREET OUTREACH INITIATIVE: Survey Questionnaire The Street Outreach Initiative, and Fr Matthew Johnson, have been a part of St James’ ministry in this neighbourhood for over 8 years. Now, our Parish and Outreach are in a conversation about continuing this Apostolate for the years 2014—15.

We need your input. So, fill out a Survey Questionnaire which are available: (1) Today, on a table in the Narthex (inside entrance area), and (2) By direct email, if you are on our parish email list. Return paper Surveys by Sunday, 15 September, to the “Street Outreach” Slot, on the Wall in the Narthex, or by using “reply” email.

Fr. Matthew

PAX CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Michaelmas 2013 We give thanks for all parishioners' submissions and financial contributions to the ongoing ministry of PAX this year. In light of the ongoing Parish review this fall, we invite you to consider three more "R" words as the theme of our Michaelmas issue: Reflect, Reconcile, Respond. Have there been times in your life or faith journey that you have wanted to reflect, reconcile, or respond, and where has this led you? In Mother Alexis' words from a recent sermon, "How has this nourished you beyond what you could imagine?" We encourage submissions related to any of these three "R" words; two possible directions include a focus on the sacrament of reconciliation, or a reflection in anticipation of the national Truth and Reconciliation events coming up in September. The submission deadline is Monday, September 9th. All submissions (maximum 500 words for written pieces) can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX mail slot outside the office.

PAX – THE PILGRIMAGE ISSUE Many of you will have noticed the significance of the attractive cover of the most recent issue of PAX. The figure on horseback is probably Chaucer himself, one of the Canterbury pilgrims. The illustration is reproduced from one of the pages of the Ellesmere Manuscript, hand written and illuminated, one of the best and earliest versions of The Canterbury Tales, produced shortly after Chaucer’s death in 1400. This unique manuscript is in the Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Paul Stanwood, for the Pax Editorial Team

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Other News & Events CHAMBER CHOIR SEEKS SINGERS

2013 VANCOUVER HUMAN RIGHTS

Oculus Chamber Choir is focused on the highquality singing and promotion of sacred choral works from the ancient to the modern. We regularly sing in the Anglican service of Choral Evensong and concert performances in Vancouver. We are now recruiting singers, ages 18-30 for 2013/14. Auditions by appointment, contact director@oculuschoir.ca .

LECTURE: Human Rights and Today's

MUFFINS FOR GRANNY Monday, Sept 9th, 7 pm Grandview Baptist Church 1803 East 1st Ave Stories from survivors of the Canadian Residential School System. Streams of Justice will be hosting Muffins for Granny, a film that honestly and sensitively presents the residential school experiences of 7 indigenous elders. Filmmaker Nadia McLaren explores these narratives of personal and collective suffering as a way to understand her Ojibway grandmother and the repercussions of residential school in her own family.

We'll begin the evening with a meal together.

Contributions to the meal are most welcome, but certainly not required. The most important thing is your presence. After showing the film, we'll engage in a time of discussion and reflection. This is especially relevant in light of the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation events in Vancouver, Sept 16-22.

6:30 pm - shared meal 7:00 pm - film presentation 8:30 pm - discussion / reflection

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Aboriginal Children and Youth Thursday, September 12, 7-9pm; UBC Point Grey. FREE In the 2013 Vancouver Human Rights Lecture, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, BC's first Representative for Children and Youth, discusses living conditions and statistics on Aboriginal children in BC, and how we might go about addressing these unacceptable statistics. She will examine recent work of the Representative's Office and the government's role in Aboriginal services over the past ten years. She will also consider education past and present and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as related to the rights described in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Presented by UBC Continuing Studies, The Laurier Institution and CBC Radio One. Call 604.822.1444 to reserve your seat or register online at http:// cstudies.ubc.ca.

TAIZÉ, Vancouver Regional Prayer The Roman Catholic, Anglican and United Churches in the lower mainland are hosting this event and inviting folks to come together to chant, to pray, to listen to God in silence and in song with candles, icons, and a reflection from Br. Emile.

Saturday, Sept. 28th, 7:30 pm.

St. Andrews-Wesley United Church, 1012 Nelson St., Vancouver

Offices and Mass Times 2013 MON. SEPTEMBER 9

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thanksgiving for Mary’s cooperation in the saving initiative of God, and for the incarnation of God the Son as son of Mary.

TUES. SEPTEMBER 10

9:30 am in the Lady Chapel

Edmund James Peck, Msy to the Inuit, 1924

For the people of the First Nations; for the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation process, especially as it focuses on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

WED. SEPTEMBER 11

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Cornelius, Bp and M of Rome, C 251

For Pope Francis; and for the Church of Rome, in its internal reformation and as it grapples with the issues of the twenty-first century.

THU. SEPTEMBER 12

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

The Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thanksgiving for the care and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of the Church.

FRI. SEPTEMBER 13

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage

For the Bishops of the Church; for the development of good relations between Bishops of different branches of the Church.

SAT. SEPTEMBER 14 Feria

For those in prison, and for those in hospital, that they may be given strength and hope and restored to the fullness of the human community.

SUN. SEPTEMBER 15

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

Holy Cross Day

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

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Meetings and Events at St. James’ September

8 Sun

| 5:00 PM

9 Mon | 7:00 PM 11 Wed | 10:30 AM | 7:00 PM 14 Sat | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM

Julian Gathering, Bishop’s Room (meet at Evening Prayer) Mindfulness Practice, Bishop’s Room Pastoral Care Guild, Bishop’s Room Mothers’ Union Meeting, Bishop’s Room Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall, Upstairs Stage & Kitchen Social Justice Group, Bishop’s Room

Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.

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Daily Lectionary DATE

DAILY MASS

MON. SEPTEMBER 9

IS 61:9-11 PS 132:6-8, 14-18 LK 1:26-33

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM PS 41, 52 1 KGS 13:1-10 PHIL 1:1-11

TUES. SEPTEMBER 10

1 JN 5:6-12 PS 107:23-32 MT 28:16-20

PS 45 1 KGS 16:23-34 PHIL 1:12-30

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM PS 44 JOB 32:1-10, 19 – 33:1, 19-28 MK 15:40-47 PS 47, 48 JOB 29:1-20 MK 16:1-8

WED. SEPTEMBER 11

1 JOHN 5:1-5 PS 34:1-8 MT 10:28-33

PS 119:49-72 1 KGS 17:1-24 PHIL 2:1-11

PS 49 JOB 29:1; 30:1-2, 16-31 MT 2:1-12

THU. SEPTEMBER 12

COL 3:12-17 PS 150 LK 6:27-38

PS 50 1 KGS 18:1-19 PHIL 2:12-30

PS 93, 96 JOB 29:1; 31:1-23 MT 2:13-23

FRI. SEPTEMBER 13

PHIL 3:7-11 PS 116:10-17 JN 10:11-16

PS 40, 54 1 KGS 18:20-40 PHIL 3:1-16 MT 3:1-12

PS 46, 87 1 KGS 8:22-30 EPH 2:11-22

SAT. SEPTEMBER 14

NUM 21:4B-9 PS 98:1-6 1 COR 1:18-24 JN 3:13-17

Ps 66 Num 21:4-9 Jn 3:11-17

PS 118 GEN 3:1-15 1 PET 3:17-22

SUN. SEPTEMBER 15

JER 4:11-21, 22-28 PS 14 1 TIM 1:12-17 LK 15:1-10

PS 24, 29 1 KGS 19:8-21 ACTGS 5:34-42

PS 8, 84 JOB 38:1, 18-41 JN 11:45-57

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Notes

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THE CLERGY Rector

Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca

days off: Friday, Saturday Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number)

days off: Monday, Saturday Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest 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 please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941 You may need to leave a message if we are

PARISH STAFF Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Deanna Ferguson Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist & Choirmaster Assistant Organist

Gerald Harder Bruce McKenzie

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 Assoc. Warden Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Trustee Treasurer

Leslie Arnovick Graham Murchie Paul Stanwood Angela Van Luven

engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and

Envelope Secretary Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk Linda Adams

encourage you to contact us and request an

PARISH COUNCIL

opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

Chair Secretary

Jane Turner Erin Kenny

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator : Joyce Locht EMAIL:

604-614-9915 (cell)

joyce.locht@gmail.com

Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 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