High mass pentecost 23 nov 16 2014 web

High Mass

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost | November 16, 2014 | 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 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 10:30 AM

High Mass, Church

12:15 PM

Special Vestry Meeting, 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 43. Those pursuing the spiritual way should train themselves to hate all uncontrolled desires until this hatred becomes habitual. With regard to self-control in eating, we must never feel loathing for any kind of food, for to do so is abominable and utterly demonic.

It is emphatically not because any kind of food is bad in itself that we refrain from it. But by not eating too much or too richly we can to some extant keep in check the excitable parts of our body. In addition we can give to the poor what remains over, for this is the mark of sincere love.

44. It is in no way contrary to the principles of true knowledge to eat and drink from all that is set before you, giving thanks to God; for “everything is good” (cf. Gen, 1:31). But gladly to abstain from eating too pleasurably or too much show greater discrimination and understanding. However, we shall not gladly detach ourselves from the pleasures of this life unless we have fully and consciously tasted the sweetness of God.

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

Stand

INTROIT Thus says the Lord: “I know the plans that I have for you, plans for peace and not for affliction. You will call upon me and I will hear you, and I will bring you back from every land where you have been held captive.”

Dicit dominus (Mode VI)

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Setting: Missa ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi

(See facing page)

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Almighty God, thou hast sent thy Son Jesus Christ to be the light of the world.

Free us from all that darkens and ensnares us, and bring us to eternal light and joy; through the power of him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

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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 Judges.

The Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, after Ehud died. So the Lord sold them into the hand of King Jabin of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor; the commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Haroshethhagoiim. Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help; for he had nine hundred chariots of iron, and had oppressed the Israelites cruelly twenty years. At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel. She used to sit under the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the Israelites came up to her for judgement. She sent and summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, "The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you, 'Go, take position at Mount Tabor, bringing ten thousand from the tribe of Naphtali and the tribe of Zebulun. I will draw out Sisera, the general of Jabin's army, to meet you by the Wadi Kishon with his chariots and his troops; and I will give him into your hand.'"

Judges 4:1-7

Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

To you I lift up my eyes, to you enthroned in the heavens.

As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, and the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the Lord our God, until he show us his mercy. Antiphon Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy, for we have had more than enough of contempt, Too much of the scorn of the indolent rich, and of the derision of the proud.

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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians.

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labour pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; for those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Sub-deacon Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Alleluia.

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits; and in his word I hope. Alleluia.

De profundis (Mode I)

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HOLY GOSPEL

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

Jesus said, "For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, 'You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.

As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'"

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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.

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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

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

Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Out of the depths have I called to you, O Lord.

De profundis (Mode II)

HYMN

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

333 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — All My Hope on God Is Founded

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

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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.

Who by water and the Holy Spirit hast made us a holy people in Jesus Christ our Lord; thou dost renew that mystery in bread and wine and nourish us, to show forth thy glory in all the world.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:

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

Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.

Hosanna in excelsis.

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Setting: Missa ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi

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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.

Allll

Celebrant

Allll

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

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

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

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

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

Setting: Missa ‘Te Deum laudamus’ — Laurentius Perosi

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.

MOTET O praise the Lord all ye nations: for his mercy is confirmed upon us, and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever. Amen.

Laudate Dominum — Laurentius Perosi

HYMN

Sit or kneel

300 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — O Food of Men Wayfaring

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Gracious God, in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ.

May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever.

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 239 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Jesus Lives! Thy Terrors Now POSTLUDE Dialogue sur ‘Te Deum’ — Denis Bédard

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 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 on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Maureen Wilson.

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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 RECTOR’S NOTES Screeching wheels sounded throughout the neighbourhood. We listened intently and offered up “arrow prayers” that the seemingly inevitable might not happen. But it did. The impact of the crash was ear-splitting. Sat in a rectory garden, on a glorious summer afternoon, my mentor leapt to her feet and ran towards the sound of the crash. Although well into her fifties she sprinted like a gazelle. I and another student struggled to match her pace.

Within minutes we found the source of the disturbance. Two young men had been “joy-riding” a stolen car. They had lost control, mounted a pavement and crashed in a densely populated area of residential housing. Literally, hundreds of people had gathered at the scene, on the low income and deprived council housing estate where I was on a summer placement as an ordinand. A few members of the crowd had begun to drag the dazed occupants of the car out of the vehicle.

It seemed that an unhappy fate awaited them. The atmosphere was acrid with tension and revenge.

The neighbourhood had its own moral code and self-policed laws.

Such recklessness warranted a good beating – at the very least.

women, formerly a ballet dancer, did the unthinkable. She pushed her way through the crowd to the crash scene. She physically intervened and placed herself between the driver and passenger of the car and those who were about to rough them up. Her self-control was jaw dropping. She told the crowd – and the small mob who had the driver by the neck – in no uncertain terms, that no violence was about to happen. Her selfpossession, her reputation as the faithful parish priest and her conviction carried the day. Slowly, the crowd dissipated. Mob brutality was averted. Her self-control became a means of grace in the midst of chaos.

It was Imogen who related to me her experience of attending an Anglican Mass whilst she was living in an African country. She attended the Eucharist one day.

During the Prayer of Thanksgiving a gunman burst into the liturgy and fired a volley of rounds, into the air – mercifully. The congregation hit the floor for cover. When they got to their feet they discovered that the priest had continued praying the Eucharistic Prayer throughout the entire episode!

That too is self-control – a Fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Today at St. James’ Our Parish

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Formation on Sunday

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Growing in the Knowledge of God

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Resourcing our Faith

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Relationships & Fellowships

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Quote of this Week

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Commemorations

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Daily Lectionary

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Mass this Week

Imogen, my mentor, the local parish priest, a diminutive middle aged Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church SPECIAL VESTRY MEETING 12:15 pm in the Parish Hall EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH 2014 ANNUAL SPECIAL FINANCIAL VESTRY MEETING / NOTICE OF ELECTION This year’s Special Financial Vestry Meeting will be held directly TODAY after High Mass beginning at 12:15 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to present and vote on the proposed parish budget for 2015. Also at this meeting the nominating committee will present a nomination for election of a replacement alternate delegate to Synod. Tea and coffee will be served, and you may bring a bag lunch, although the meeting is usually short.

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PERSONAL NEWS FROM FATHER MARK The following announcement was shared at the end of the Liturgy on November 9: “Many of you know that I am in my ninth year as Rector at St. James’.

Ruth and I have decided that now is the time to take the opportunity to move to the UK so that we can be closer to our family, and for new educational opportunities for Ruth. So with mixed emotions I need to explain that my family and I will be leaving St. James’ in January. Our last Sunday will be on January 11th.

I have been offered a position in a parish in the Church in Wales. The specifics of my new appointment will be shared once I have updated police clearances in Canada and the UK. I realize that this news will be a surprise for many of you. I love St. James’ and it has been a tremendous privilege to serve as your Rector.

It is essential that a transparent and smooth transition is planned from one Rector to another. I am committed to this with the Wardens, Trustees and Clergy.”

(Our Executive Archdeacon, Fr. Douglas Fenton, then spoke about the transition process which included his commitment, and that of Bishop Melissa, to support St. James’ as it looks forward to calling a new rector.)

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS Sunday, Nov. 30, 4 pm in the Church A feast of songs and scripture by candlelight.

FR. MATTHEW IS AWAY THIS SUNDAY . . . . . . preaching at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in the West End, as part of the Street Outreach’s information campaign to the Parishes of the Diocese.

CHURCH SOUND SYSTEM PROBLEMS In recent weeks the church sound system has not been functioning at its best, and we are endeavoring to get it fixed. Meanwhile, could everyone speaking from either pulpit please place the microphone very close and speak directly into it. We ask your patience while we resolve this problem. The Wardens

THE DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR PARISH DEVELOPMENT St James' is looking to form a team of interested parishioners to attend the School of Parish Development (formally the Diocesan School for Leadership). It is a two-year course that will equip the church to: - Look at their current reality: Who are we? Where are we?

- Discern the future: What is God calling us to be in this time and place?

- Work on plans to get to the future: How do we get there?

There are two formats the course takes; either four weekends a year, or one week every summer. The team, once formed will discern which option is preferred. There is some financial assistance available.

If you are interested in attending or helping to sponsor someone to attend please contact Fr. Mark or Jenny Scott. The registration deadline is early December so please let us know now if you're interested. See more at: http://tinyurl.com/k8knt9d ADVENT QUIET DAY Saturday, December 6 The traditional Advent Quiet Day of the Parish will be dedicated as a day of vigil with the purpose of “Unpacking Our Gifts.” The day will comprise prayer beginning at 10 am with a bring-your-own-lunch from 12-12:30 pm. The Quiet Day will conclude with Evening Prayer at 5:00 pm. Participants are welcome to attend as little, or as much, of the day as you wish.

ADVENT BOUTIQUE The Women’s Guild will be holding their Advent Boutique after all services on Sunday, November 30th.

They invite other guilds and groups to join them. To reserve a table please call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321 -2213 or Janis Waller at 604-646-0513. Thank you.

KID’S CORNER It is such a privilege and blessing to be able to worship alongside such a diverse group at St. James’ and this especially includes worshipping with all the children.

We are currently re-imagining how we can best help children and families be a part of worship and so you

will see some changes to the Kid's corner. Starting this week there will be a few quiet activities available that will help families participate in the lectionary readings and sermon themes in ways that are more age appropriate. There were be more exciting elements rolling out in the coming weeks and months! If you are interested in becoming more intentional with worshipping alongside families at Mass, please contact Jenny Scott or Mother Alexis.

CANADIAN CHURCH CALENDARS Calendars are now available for 2015. The cost this year is $6.00. Please see Mary Brown or Elizabeth Coan after High Mass in the Bishops’ Room to make your purchases. Mailing envelopes are available if you are buying a calendar as a gift.

PRAYER AND CONTEMPLATION Please join us in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel from 10 am to 10:20 pm on Sundays through the month of November for a time of silent prayer. The intention of this time is to uphold St. James' in prayer and to be attentive as to how the Spirit is moving among us. For further questions please speak with Leah Postman or Jenny Scott (leahpostman@gmail.com or youthworker@stjames.bc.ca).

FORMATION ON SUNDAY FORMATION Formation is cancelled this Sunday, November 16.

CAN YOU HELP? The Formation Program is in need of help with organizing our weekly Sunday program of talks. Is there anyone who would like to join us in planning the formation program? Please contact the church office.

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GROWING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY The Tuesday Bible Study continues to meet after the 5:30 pm Mass in the Common Room at St. Luke’s Court. We gather over a light meal of soup and bread to discuss the following Sunday’s Gospel Reading. We will take a break during Advent and Epiphany and will begin again during Lent. For further information speak with Mother Joyce, Jenny Scott, or Mother Alexis.

RESOURCING OUR FAITH PAX CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: CHRISTMAS 2014 The PAX editorial team is truly grateful for all of the submissions we received that helped produce such an outstanding issue this fall, featuring our Parish history. We are now accepting submissions for our upcoming issue, to be released at Christmas. For this issue we are seeking submissions on ideas related to the Incarnation, children, and growing in the faith. This could include, but is not limited to, ideas surrounding: •Raising children and families in the faith—modern challenges and possibilities; •The Incarnation—we all begin as children, as did Jesus, and we are called to "be as children" in our faith; •Growing together as a community of faith, into the body of Christ.

The submission deadline for this issue is November 24. Submissions on all topics are welcome, while we give priority those related to the theme. Photographs, artwork, poetry, and other articles (maximum 500 words unless otherwise specified) are all encouraged. Submissions may be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX mail slot outside the office.

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RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS SACREDNESS OF TIME - PART 1 Preparing for Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 pm St. Paul’s Church, 1130 Jervis Street For more info email: office@stpaulsanglican.bc.ca A NEW CHRISTIANITY AND DEUTERONOMY Wednesdays: Nov 19, 2014 St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1130 Jervis Street For more info email: office@stpaulsanglican.bc.ca OLIVER!: AUDITIONS Adults: Nov. 21 & 23, 4-6 pm Youth 15 & under: Nov. 22, 9:30 – 11 am St. Helen’s Anglican Church 4405 West 8th Ave. (8th and Trimble) Oliver! is an intergenerational production. We are looking for children, teenagers and adults for lead and chorus roles. For more information, contact the producers at anglican.arts@gmail.com HOLY BAZAAR / TEDDY BEAR BAZAAR Saturday, Nov. 29, 11 am to 2 pm St. Helen’s Anglican Church Corner of West 8th Ave and Trimble Baking & Preserves, Jewellery & Books, Tea Room, Crafts & Cards, Raffle & Silent Auction.

SILENT AUCTION & BENEFIT Sunday, Nov. 30 at 4:30 to 7:00 pm Room for Cream Coffee Shop, 888 Kingsway Fee: $10 Warm Hearts Initiatives believes in equipping, empowering and encouraging people to build their own communities and fight poverty. Come and learn. For more info see warmheartinitiatives@gmail.com or contact Amelia at 778-6281909

QUOTE OF THIS WEEK Speaking at a major environmental summit in Turkey, the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople said that ascesis is the “missing dimension” in discourse about the environment.

“We are convinced that any real hope of reversing climate change and addressing the environmental pollution requires a radical transformation of the way we perceive and treat our planet,” Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said on June 18. “Many of us have witnessed the positive changes over the last decade. Nevertheless, all of us are deeply frustrated with the stubborn resistance and reluctant advancement of earth-friendly policies and practices.”

“Permit us to propose that perhaps the reason for this hesitation and hindrance may lie in the fact that we are unwilling to accept personal responsibility and demonstrate personal sacrifice,” he continued. “In the Orthodox Christian tradition, we refer to this ‘missing dimension’ as ascesis, which could be translated as abstinence and moderation, or – better still – simplicity and frugality. The truth is that we resist any demand for self-restraint and self-control.”

Ecumenical Patriarch Batholomew, Catholic World News, June 2012. http://www.patriarchate.org/news/ releases/2012cwn

Last Call For photos for the 2015 Ordo Kalender.

This year’s theme is “Life in the Spirit.”

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COMMEMORATION November 18 St. Hilda Abbess of Whitby, 680 Hilda was a seventh-century Englishwoman who became the abbess of Whitby and nurtured adjoining households of nuns and monks. The Venerable Bede wrote of her: “All who knew abbess Hilda, the servant of Christ, called her Mother because of her wonderful devotion and grace ...; she never ceased to give thanks to her Maker or to instruct the flock committed to her care.”

She was born into the royal family of Northumbria and lived a quiet, devout life in the world until the age of thirty-three, when she decided to take the habit of a nun. Almost at once she was given charge of a small community at Wearmouth, and her guidance proved so effective that she was asked to renew the life of another community nearby. In the year 657 she finally moved to Whitby, a monastery which included a household of monks and a household of nuns. Under her leadership it became the most famous religious community in all England.

The Venerable Bede reported: “Not only was Hilda an outstanding example of holy life to all who were in her monastery, but she also provided an opportunity for salvation and repentance to many who lived far away and who heard the happy story of her industry and virtue.” Bede went on to say: “So great was Hilda’s prudence that not only ordinary people but also kings and princes sometimes sought and received her advice when they were in difficulties. She compelled those under her direction to devote so much time to the study of the Holy Scriptures and so much time to the doing of good works, that there was no trouble in finding many who were fitted ... for the service of the altar.”

So, we give thanks for Hilda of Whitby, who died in the year 680 and used her own gifts of holiness and wisdom to nurture holy gifts in others, that they might serve the people of Christ and make seventh-century England a household of God. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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COMMEMORATION November 19 St. Elizabeth Princess of Hungary, 1231 Today we remember Elizabeth of Hungary, a thirteenth-century princess who devoted her short life to serving the poor, the sick, and the homeless.

She was born in 1207 and at the age of fourteen became the wife of Ludwig, the ruler of Thuringia. Their marriage was happy and with her husband’s support Elizabeth not only cared for their own children but also found time to supervise various projects for the aid of the poor. She founded several hospitals and homes for the elderly, and provided shelters for orphans and abused children. But then Ludwig died, and her brother-in-law drove her from the royal court. Elizabeth joined the Franciscans as a layassociate and adopted a life of poverty. She did menial labour in the very hospices which she had founded and went into the homes of poor people to help them with their daily tasks. Love for Christ kept her going in the most brutalizing conditions, but in 1231 she succumbed to overwork and a sudden virus.

She was only twenty-four when she died.

The people of Germany immediately began to venerate her, and she was declared a saint of the Church within four years of her death. Even today, many hospitals throughout the world bear her name, in memory of her devotion to binding up the wounds of suffering humanity.

For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994

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DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. NOVEMBER 17

Eph 4:1-16 Ps 112:4-9 Mt 24:42-47

Ps 89:1-18 Hab 2:1-4, 9-20 Jas 2:14-26

Ps 89:19-52 1 Macc 3:1-24 Lk 16:19-31

TUES. NOVEMBER 18

Eph 4:1-6 Ps 122 Mt 19:27-29

Ps 97, 99 Hab 3:1-10, 16-18 Jas 3:1-12

Ps 94 1 Macc 3:25-41 Lk 17:1-10

WED. NOVEMBER 19

Tobit 12:6b-10 Ps 146:4-9 Lk 12:32-34

Ps 101, 109:1-4, 2030 Mal 1:1, 6-14 Jas 3:13 – 4:12

Ps 119:121-144 1 Macc 3:42-60 Lk 17:11-19

THU. NOVEMBER 20

2 Kgs 23:21-25, 29-30a Ps 80:8-18 Mt 10:34-39

Ps 105:1-22 Mal 2:1-16 Jas 4:13 – 5:6

Ps 105:23-45 1 Macc 4:1-25 Lk 17:20-37

FRI. NOVEMBER 21

Is 7:10-15 Ps 132:6-10, 13-14 Lk 1:46-55

Ps 102 Mal 3:1-12 Jas 5:7-12

Ps 107:1-32 1 Macc 4:36-59 Lk 18:1-8

SAT. NOVEMBER 22

Ecc 51:1-12 Ps 126 Mt 10:28-33

Ps 107:33-43; 108:16 Mal 3:13 – 4:6 Jas 5:13-20

Ps 33 Is 65:17-25 Lk 18:9-14

SUN. NOVEMBER 23

Ezek 34:11-16, 20-24 Ps 100 Eph 1:15-23

Ps 118 Zech 9:9-16 1 Pet 3:13-22

Ps 145 Is 19:19-25 Mt 21:1-13

DATE

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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MASS THIS WEEK 2014

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. NOVEMBER 17

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200

For all seminarians

TUES. NOVEMBER 18

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680

For all those in the hospitality industries

WED. NOVEMBER 19

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Elizabeth, Princess of Hungary, 1231

For the healing professions and for those who work with the poor and homeless

THU. NOVEMBER 20

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

St. Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr, 870

For all national leaders and those who work with them

Fri. NOVEMBER 21

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

For all parents in their care and nurture of children

SAT. NOVEMBER 22

For all musicians; for our Organist and Choirmaster and for all members of the choir

St. Cedilia, Martyr at Rome, c.230 SUN. NOVEMBER 23 The Reign of Christ the King

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

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Rector: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca | 778-316-7941 Days off: Friday & Saturday

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

Deacon: Mother Joyce Locht 604-614-9915 | joyce.locht@gmail.com

Youth Worker: Jenny Scott 778-322-7967 | youthworker@stjames.bc.ca

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com

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

604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder

CLERGY AVAILABILITY

PARISH OFFICERS

Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532 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 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

Rector’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: Graham Murchie Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jenny Scott Secretary: Tracy Russell 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 Parish Office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm