Pentecost 23 -- November 17, 019

Solemn Mass

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost | November 17, 2019 | 10:30 am

Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES  To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;  To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;  To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;  To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 10:30 am Solemn Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 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 Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission.

If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).

As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship.

In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church.

The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment.

The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass.

The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus.

You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins.

We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

St. Francis of Assisi

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A Reflection SEVEN WHOLE DAYS: THE SIXTH DAY; HUMANITY You made us new and beautiful today, Your Spirit softened us like morning dew, Your Image shining from us through the clay, You made us new.

You woke us and we knew ourselves in you, We walked together at the close of day, You trusted us and called us to be true.

When we forsook your love and turned away You came and sought us where we hid from you, And on the cross, in darkness, on this day You made us new.

Malcolm Guite

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Notes

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

Stand

HYMN 357 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King!

The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, his praises there may grow.

Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King!

Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King!

The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out; but above all, the heart must bear the longest part.

Let all the world in every corner sing: my God and King!

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KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Mass for three voices — Antonio Lotti

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See overleaf) 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 doth darken and ensnare 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.

All

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader

Be seated A reading from the Book of Malachi.

See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.

Malachi 4:1-2a

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.

With his right hand and his holy arm has he won for himself the victory.

The Lord has made known his victory; his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. Antiphon

He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song.

With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy before the King, the Lord.

Antiphon Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, the lands and those who dwell therein.

Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, when he comes to judge the earth.

In righteousness shall he judge the world and the peoples with equity. Antiphon

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My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope.

For you will not abandon me to the grave, nor let your holy one see the Pit. You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Antiphon Psalm 16

SECOND READING Reader

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

Now we command you, beloved in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat anyone's bread without paying for it; but with toil and labour we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you. This was not because we do not have that right but in order to give you an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Reader All

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 V)

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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, "As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down." They asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?" And he said, "Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and, 'The time is near!' Do not go after them. When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.

But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death.

You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls."

Luke 21:5-19

Deacon People

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be seated Fr. Kevin Hunt (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED

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Stand

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant

In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

All

After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy.

Hear our prayer.

All All

Stand

After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.

And may light perpetual shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.

All

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty.

We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings.

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Kneel

All

STEWARDSHIP PRESENTATION PEACE

Be seated 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 All my hope on God is founded; He doth still my trust renew.

Me through change and chance he guideth, Only good and only true.

God unknown, He alone Calls my heart to be his own.

Pride of man and earthly glory, Sword and crown betray his trust; What with care and toil he buildeth, Tower and temple, fall to dust But God's power, Hour by hour, Is my temple and my tower.

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God's great goodness aye endureth, Deep his wisdom, passing thought: Splendour, light and life attend him, Beauty springeth out of naught.

Evermore From his store New-born worlds rise and adore.

Daily doth th'Almighty giver Bounteous gifts on us bestow; His desire our soul delighteth, Pleasure leads us where we go.

Love doth stand At his hand; Joy doth wait on his command.

Still from man to God eternal Sacrifice of praise be done, High above all praises praising For the gift of Christ his Son. Christ doth call One and all: Ye who follow shall not fall.

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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things Through Jesus Christ our Lord; 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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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.

Mass for three voices — Antonio Lotti

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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.

All

Celebrant

All

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 sin of the world : have mercy upon us.

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

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

Mass for three voices — Antonio Lotti

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All

+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world.

O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, 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.

MOTET Peace be to you and grace from him who freed us from our sins, who loved us all and shed his blood that we might saved be.

Sing holy, holy to our Lord, the Almighty God, who was and is and is to come; sing holy, holy, Lord!

Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, rejoice on earth, ye saints below.

For Christ is coming, is coming soon, for Christ is coming soon!

E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, and night shall be no more; they need no light nor lamp nor sun, for Christ will be their all!

E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come — Paul Manz

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 49 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Draw Near and Take Draw near and take the body of your Lord, and drink with faith the blood for you outpoured.

Saved by his body, hallowed by his blood, with souls refreshed, we give our thanks to God. Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son, by his dear cross and blood the victory won.

Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere, and take the pledges of salvation here.

The Lord in this world rules his saints, and shields; to all believers life eternal yields; with heavenly bread makes those who hunger whole; gives living waters to the thirsting soul.

Before your presence, Lord, all people bow.

In this your feast of love be with us now.

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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

Remain Standing 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

Stand

Be Seated

Stand

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ANGELUS

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HYMN 601 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending God, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and endless store: nature's wonder, Jesus' wisdom, costly cross, grave's shattered door; gifted by you, we turn to you, offering up ourselves in praise; thankful songs shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days.

Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ, your Son: all at peace in health and freedom, races joined, the church made one.

Now direct our daily labour, lest we strive for self alone; born with talents, make us servants fit to answer at your throne.

Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain through powers your grace conferred: ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the gospel word.

Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ's ageless call, healing, teaching, and reclaiming, serving you by loving all.

The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

are given to the Glory of God, and in memory of my mother, from Anne Kennedy.

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POSTLUDE Prelude & fugue in D (BuxWV 139) – Dietrich Buxtehude During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Parish Centre 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.

ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday, December 1, 2019 4 pm Based on the old English Advent Offices, in this service most of the lessons take up the theme of the Responsory from the ancient Matins for Advent with passages from the prophets that look forward to the Day of the Lord.

St. James' High Mass Choir will sing the Responsories by Palestrina, as well as the carols Es ist ein Ros entsprungen by Hugo Distler, O thou, the central orb by Charles Wood, Ave Maria by William Byrd, and Sleepers, wake! by Felix Mendelssohn. And, of course, there will be wonderful Advent carols to sing by all, including Lo, he comes with clouds descending.

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The Thurible CLERGY NOTES The Culture Crawl is this weekend, so the Eastside will be crawling with creativity!

As human beings we are creative by nature, as Christians we believe this is because we are made in God’s image, and God is our creator! You don’t have to prowl through the studios in East Vancouver to find God’s creativity. You see it when you step outside, or when you look in the mirror!

Our opinions on art are subjective. Have you ever looked at a painting or sculpture with a friend and thought “this is rubbish,” while they are enamoured with its beauty? Or listened to a piece of music that moved you to tears, while your spouse asked you to “turn off that racket!” We may not find the beauty in things that others do, but God sees the beauty in all creation.

“God is creativity.

There’s something intrinsic to how God is conceived in the Bible that pulses with creativity.

In the beginning God created…

In the Hebrew imagination, the creative act of this God takes

place first through speech. God, in Genesis 1 is a poet generating worlds. God says, ‘Let there be light,’ and there is light.

In Genesis 2, we see God crossing artistic genres. In the creation story of Genesis 2, God is not a poet, but a sculptor and gardener, too.

God makes the heavens and the earth, forms the first human from the dust, breathes into the human’s nostrils the breath of life, plants a garden in Eden, and makes fruitful trees grow…

John’s gospel picks this up the divine-creative theme centuries later: ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, through him all things were made.’

Christ the Word, or in the Hebrew Bible, the Wisdom-Sophia, is present at creation, birthing and making and creating life….

In Jesus’ incarnation, life, death, and resurrection, God is revealed through all of human experience, which means that God is not only present in the typically beautiful or pretty things.

Inform.

Inspire.

Invite.

Or, rather, maybe God’s beauty contains the tragedy and the pain. Karl Barth says, ‘God’s beauty embraces death as well as life, fear as well as joy, what we might call ugly as well as what we might call the beautiful.’

All of the arts, and ultimately all of reality, is an invitation to encounter God’s presence in the death, life, fear, joy, ugliness, and beauty of our own lives and world.”

Excerpt from On Christianity, God as Creativity, and the Arts by Mark Longhurst. (https://www.patheos.com/ blogs/ ordinarymystic/2019/10/onchristianity-god-as-creativity -and-the-arts/ Accessed 14th November 2019).

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Parish Centre SOLEMN MASS 10:30 am in the Church

COFFEE HOUR After Solemn Mass in the Parish Centre EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH TODAY: WOMEN’S GUILD PRESERVE SALE In the Parish Centre after each mass.

HELP ADVERTISE? We are looking for your help in letting others know about our beautiful Advent Lessons & Carols service, taking place Dec. 1 at 4 pm. Posters are available both in the Narthex and in the Parish Centre. Please do take a couple of these, and put them up at an appropriate place in the area where you live (eg, Starbucks, Community Centres, Library, etc).

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STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL “Christian Stewardship is a lifestyle choice that recognizes that everything is a gift from God. Jesus taught that our responsibility as disciples is to recognize that God is the provider of all that we possess and that our call is to be generous givers.

A Christian steward contributes his or her time, talent, prayers, and financial resources with a willing and joyful spirit. Being a generous giver is a spiritual response to God’s goodness.” David Bell, United Methodist Church.

November is our annual Stewardship month, when we are all invited to reflect prayerfully on our Christian discipleship and the commitment of our time, our talents and our treasure. Every member on the Parish Roll should have received a letter, with a prayer card, and two forms, one for a financial pledge, one for a commitment of time.

Please return the forms in the offertory (or by post, if you prefer) by Sunday 24 November, the Feast of the Reign of Christ, when there will be a celebratory Parish Lunch. Please sign up on the list at the back of church.

This season is also an opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those engaged in our different Guilds and Ministries, through which St James’ lives out its calling as the Body of Christ, in worship, witness, mission and service.

This week we give particular thanks to and for the Women’s Guild, the Mothers’ Union, the Coming Home Society, Open Church, the Narthex and Hospitality Guilds.

ORDO KALENDAR 2020 St. James’ 2020 Kalendar is now available, $15.

Please see Reece Wrightman for your copy.

QUIET DAY Sat. Nov 30 (St. Andrews’ Day) 10 am -- 2 pm “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Saints” Over the history of the church Jesus called people to be saints, people just like us. We will consider several “ordinary folk” of the last two centuries who have become extraordinary “saints”. Join us if you can. Led by Sr. Mary Christian Cross. Please let the office know if you plan to attend: office@stjames.bc.ca | 604-685-2532.

HOT SOX Please donate part-woollen work socks, or funds to purchase them, for the Mission to Seafarers to give out at Christmas time. There will be a box for them in the narthex. The Women’s Guild will be wrapping them (and others collected from around the Diocese) on Wed. Dec. 11 at 10 am in the Parish Centre. The Mission was started from St. James’ in the 1890s, and is very much appreciated by seafarers who are far from home.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS The Worldwide Mothers’ Union supports the 16 Days of Activism -- Mon. Nov. 25 to Tue. Dec. 10.

This is also known as the White Ribbon Campaign.

Encouraging people to talk about gender-based violence is critical in breaking the silence and stigma that victims can often face and removing myths that can keep people silent. Creating a safe and non-judgmental environment may encourage those experiencing gender-based violence to speak out. It is therefore important to be aware of how to respond and support those who disclose such experiences.

Here are some general principles to consider: •Violence and abuse is always wrong and never acceptable.

•The responsibility for the abuse lies with the perpetrator.

•Ultimately, only the person experiencing abuse can decide what course of action to take.

We invite all parishioners to wear the white ribbon if you are a woman and the moose hide square if you are a man and take this pledge: I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls.

ADVENT 2019: A COMPANION The Diocese is offering a daily Advent meditation contributed by Archbishop Melissa and spiritual directors in the diocese. Each day includes a selected image, hymn, or poem that evokes the actions of Advent: waiting, longing, anticipating, expecting, and preparing. It’s free to subscribe.

Sign up for the daily email here: tinyurl.com/ advent2019 PWRDF CARDS Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) Christmas cards will be available for sale during coffee hour following High Mass beginning Sunday November 17. For further information or to make alternate arrangements to purchase please contact Peter Goodwin at 604-929-6143 or goodmac22@gmail.com. care+share care+share is a diocesan program which invites parishes and individuals to support a particular ministry over a two-year period. In the past, our own Street Outreach Initiative has benefited significantly from care+share. Diocesan Synod nominated the Urban Aboriginal Ministry led by the Revd Vivian Seegers for support in 2020/21.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. NOVEMBER 18 St. Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680

1 Macc 1:1-15, 54-57, 62-64 Ps 79 Lk 18:35-43

Ps 89:1-18 1 Macc 3:1-24 Rev 20:7-15

Ps 89:19-52 Hab 2:1-4, 9-20 Mt 17:1-13

TUES. NOVEMBER 19 St. Elizabeth, Princess of Hungary, 1231

2 Macc 6:18-31 Ps 3 Lk 19:1-10

Ps 97, 99 1 Macc 3:25-41 Rev 21:1-8

Ps 94 Hab 3:1-10, 16-18 Mt 17:14-21

WED. NOVEMBER 20 St. Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr, 870

2 Macc 7:1, 20-31, 3942 Ps 17:1-8 Lk 19:22-28

Ps 101; 109:1-4, 20 -30 1 Macc 3:42-60 Rev 21:9-21

Ps 119:121-144 Mal 1:1, 6-14 Mt 17:22-27

THU. NOVEMBER 21 Feria

1 Macc 2:15-29 Ps 129 Lk 19:41-44

Ps 105:1-22 1 Macc 4:1-25 Rev 21:22 – 22:5

Ps 105:23-45 Mal 2:1-16 Mt 18:1-9

FRI. NOVEMBER 22 St. Cecelia, Martyr at Rome, c.230

1 Macc 4:36-37, 52-59 Ps 113 Lk 19:45-48

Ps 102 1 Macc 4:36-59 Rev 22:6-13

Ps 107:1-32 Mal 3:1-12 Mt 18:10-20

SAT. NOVEMBER 23 St. Clement, Bishop of Rome, c.100

1 Macc 6:1-13 Ps 124 Lk 20:27-40

Ps 107:33-43, 108:1-6 Is 65:17-25 Rev 22:14-21

Ps 33 Mal 3:13 – 4:6 Mt 18:21-35

SUN. NOVEMBER 24 Reign of Christ the King

Jer 23:1-6 Ps 46 Col 1:11-20 Lk 23:33-43

Ps 118 Is 19:19-25 Rom 15:5-13

Ps 145 Zech 9:9-16 Lk 19:11-27

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE

MASS TIMES

MON. NOVEMBER 18 St. Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

TUES. NOVEMBER 19 St. Elizabeth, Princess of Hungary, 1231

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. NOVEMBER 20 St. Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr, 870

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. NOVEMBER 21 Feria

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. NOVEMBER 22 St. Cecelia, Martyr at Rome, c.230

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. NOVEMBER 23 St. Clement, Bishop of Rome, c.100 SUN. NOVEMBER 24 Reign of Christ the King

8:30 am Low Mass, with anointing 10:30 am Solemn Mass, with anointing 5:00 pm 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 Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht (on sabbatical leave)

Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray Father Neil Ferneyhough

CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.

For pastoral care and support please contact the Parish Office in the first instance.

PARISH STAFF Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca

Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson, 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman

PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Peggy Smyth wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Jenny Johnson Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood Librarian: Lynann Burton

St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca