High mass pentecost 25 nov 15 2015 web

High Mass

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost | November 15, 2015 | 10:30 am

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

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

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

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

MISSION OBJECTIVES  To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;  To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;  To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;  To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Church 8:30 am Low Mass, Church 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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

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

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

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

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

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the Church.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Francis of Assisi

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A Reflection Life drawn from the Eucharist makes all kinds of demands on you to proclaim the meaning and greatness of this mystery.

You are called especially to give the sacrament its full effect in unity, brotherhood and service.

The unity of all Christians and all peoples must be closest to your heart.

Always and everywhere you are called to rise above oppositions and divisions in the universal love of Christ.

Always look for what unites and fight everything that estranges and separates men and women from each other.

Your calling gives you the privilege of living the Eucharistic mystery to the full.

So reject nothing which the Church enjoins on your faith, and accept nothing that might obscure the full meaning of this sacrament.

To Christ the Lord who dwells ever present in His gifts you can bring your life’s adoration.

Your whole life must be worship in spirit and truth, your whole existence a celebration and adoration of the presence of God. -from Rule for a New Brother, Benedictine Priory - Regina Pacis, Great Britain: Anchor Press, 1973.

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Variations on ‘The Day is Surely Drawing Near’ — PJ Janson 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: Messe ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

(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

Be seated

Reader

A reading from the First Book of Samuel.

Reader Allll

On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. Her husband Elkanah said to her, "Hannah, why do you weep?

Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?" After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the Lord.

Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord.

She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. She made this vow: "O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head." As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. So Eli said to her, "How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine." But Hannah answered, "No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time." Then Eli answered, "Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him." And she said, "Let your servant find favour in your sight." Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. They rose early in the morning and worshipped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, "I have asked him of the Lord."

1 Samuel 1:4-20 The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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CANTICLE

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

My heart exults in the Lord, my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. There is no Holy One like you, O Lord, nor any Rock like you, our God. For you are a God of knowledge and by you our actions are weighed. Antiphon The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength. Those who were full now search bread, but those who were hungry are well fed. The barren woman has borne sevenfold, but she who has many children is forlorn. Both the poor and the rich are of your making, you bring low and you also exalt. Antiphon You raise up the poor from the dust, and lift the needy from the ash heap. You make them sit with the rulers, and inherit a place of honour. For the pillars of the earth are yours and on them you have set the world. Antiphon 1 Samuel 2:1-10

EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.

Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, "he sat down at the right hand of God," and since then has been waiting "until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet." For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.

And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds," he also adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more." Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.

Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us HIGH MASS | 9

approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:11-25

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 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 Mark.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!" Then Jesus asked him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down."

When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs."

Mark 13:1-8

Deacon People

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

SERMON

Be Seated Canon Douglas Williams (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 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.

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 newborn worlds rise and adore.

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Daily doth the 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.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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Stan

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: Messe ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

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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

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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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AGNUS DEI 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: Messe ’Cum jubilo’ — Maurice Duruflé

THE COMMUNION Celebrant All

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

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

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

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

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 49 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Draw Near and Take Draw nigh 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

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 350 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Stand Up and Bless the Lord Stand up and bless the Lord you people of God’s choice; stand up and bless the Lord of hosts with heart and soul and voice.

Though high above all praise, above all blessing high, who would not fear God’s holy name, and laud and magnify?

O for the living flame from God’s own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heaven our thought!

God is our strength and song, who makes salvation ours; then be God’s love in Christ proclaimed with all our ransomed powers.

Stand up and bless the Lord; the Lord your God adore; stand up and bless the glorious name; henceforth for evermore.

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POSTLUDE Litanies — Jehan Alain 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.

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

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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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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY The Advent Quiet Day will be on Saturday 12 December, from 10 am until 3 pm. I shall lead the day, in which there will be three addresses, Mass at 12 noon, and time for silent prayer and reflection. I strongly encourage as many as possible to come, even if only for some of the day; if it is not possible for you, please try to find some time to be still and pray at home.

Our liturgy is beautiful and uplifting, but I am feeling that we are not so good at offering opportunity for silent, listening prayer. This Quiet Day is to help us prepare for the coming anew of Christ at Christmas, of course, but this year I see it also as a time of waiting upon God and of prayer for St. James' as we move through this interim process to the work of the Canonical Committee and the appointment of a new Rector. Please, if you can, mark it in your Calendar now.

The most important strand of our life at St. James' is the regular offering of the Daily Office and

Mass, the opus Dei, the work of God: we join in worship day by day with the whole Church across the world and down the ages, to give due praise and glory to God and to pray for the Church and the world, our parish of St. James' and the community of the Downtown Eastside where we are called to serve. As the evening hymn puts it, “As o'er each continent and island the dawn leads on another day, the voice of prayer is never silent, nor dies the strain of praise away.”

It has been a strength of St. James', certainly in recent times, that the Daily Office, Morning and Evening Prayer, has been sustained by lay-people, not just seen as the duty of the clergy. A faithful few continue this service, but there are an increasing number of gaps in the rota.

Deacon Joyce would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining the team and able to offer one morning or evening each week.

Inform. Inspire. Invite.

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Today at St. James’

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Our Parish

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Relationships & Fellowships

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Commemorations

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Daily Lectionary

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Mass this Week

Fr. Kevin

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ TWENTY-FIFTH 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 COFFEE HOUR 12:00 pm in the Parish Hall EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH ADVENT SUNDAY Sunday, November 29 We shall welcome as our preacher on Advent Sunday Brother Leonard of the Order of the Holy Cross.

Brother Leonard is the Director of the Association of the Order.

ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE Sunday, November 29, 4:00 pm, Church A feast of songs and scripture by candlelight including Matins & Vespers Responsories – G. P. da Palestrina / Adam lay ybounden – Philip Ledger / Benedictus in C – C. V. Stanford / Rejoice in the Lord alway – Anonymous (16th C.) / Ave Maria – Robert Parsons / Jesus Christ the apple tree – Elizabeth Poston / Advent Prose – plainsong.

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CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE Sunday, November 29, Parish Hall The Women’s Guild will be holding their Christmas Boutique after all services on Sunday, November 29.

They invite other Guilds, groups, or individuals to join them. To reserve a table please contact Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213 or Janis Waller at 604-6460513.

STEWARDSHIP MONTH November is Stewardship Month: Draw Near to God During the Sunday Mass on November 15 a few parishioners have been asked to speak briefly on how they feel they are drawn near to God by worshiping at St. James’.

November 15 the Special Financial Vestry Meeting will be held directly after High Mass. Finally, on November 22 we will enjoy a Celebration Lunch after High Mass in thanksgiving for all of St. James’ Ministries, Guilds, and Outreach. Our Street Outreach Priest, Fr. Matthew Johnson, will be the speaker. Doug Ibbott will present an update on the Syrian family sponsorship, and Peter Goodwin will have a display of the PWRDF’s work in Cuba and water projects in Africa.

PAX CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The next issue of PAX is planned for Christmas. The Editorial Team seeks submissions on the great truths of Christmas – so well expressed in the Bidding Prayer for the traditional Nine Lessons and Carols, which invites us to remember Christ’s birth in the midst of poverty: Go in “heart and mind even unto Bethlehem,” mindful of “the poor and the helpless . . . the lonely and unloved.” We especially welcome submissions that celebrate the glorious mystery of the Incarnation, but also reflect on the needs of our parish, our neighbourhood, and our world.

Submissions on all topics are welcome, though priority will be given to those related to the theme.

Please send us your photographs, artwork, poetry, and articles (maximum, about 500 words).

Submissions may be left in the PAX mail slot outside the Church Office, or emailed to stap@shaw.ca

The deadline for submissions is November 30th, but earlier contributions are warmly welcomed. Paul Stanwood, for the Editorial Team KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

Today's gospel reading tells us Not to Worry! Jesus tells us through his disciples that God has a plan and we should trust that plan. Jesus also wants us to know that when we are troubled, we should remember we are all part of God's plan. Sometimes we experience trouble in our lives and sometimes we are sad. That's the time to pray and remember that God is with us and we can look forward to better times ahead with God by our side.

Prayer Dear Father, In times of trouble and sadness, please help us to remember that we all have hard days, but that you are with us and we can look forward to brighter days ahead with you. We thank you God! We pray this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ. Amen

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN The Mothers’ Union is again promoting the White Ribbon Campaign which is known throughout the world as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, November 25 to December 10. November 25 is the International Day Against Violence Against Women and December 10 the International Human Rights Day. Throughout the world, women and girls are subject to many different forms of violence and abuse because of their gender throughout their lives. These include

physical, emotional, sexual and psychological abuse, forced prostitution, abortion and child marriage, human trafficking, female infanticide and honorbased killing. Violence affects women and girls regardless of age, race, religion, class, sexuality and marital status and often occurs within the home.

Mothers’ Union is inviting everyone to wear a white ribbon during the sixteen days to bring awareness to these injustices. The ribbons will be available on Sunday, November 22, in the Narthex.

SOCKS FOR MISSION TO SEAFARERS Mission to Seafarers offers gifts to visiting seafarers during the Christmas season. Anglican churches throughout the Diocese collect warm socks as a contribution to these gifts. You are invited to join us in with a donation. Socks should contain some wool, and may be left in Helen`s cupboard, or given to any member of the Women`s Guild who will be seasonally wrapping all socks donated from around the Diocese on Friday December 4 at the Mission to Seafarers house on the waterfront. Rides available at the church after 9 am, with work starting at 9:30 am.

Good fellowship and snacks are guaranteed. This is a great opportunity to visit this heritage building, and learn about the work of the Mission, which was started in Vancouver by Father Cooper of our Parish.

SPECIAL FINANCIAL VESTRY MEETING TODAY after High Mass All are encouraged to attend

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COMMEMORATION St. Margaret Queen of Scotland, 1093 November 16

Margaret was an Anglo-Saxon princess who became the consort of King Malcolm III of Scotland in 1069. She bore eight children and through her husband initiated civilizing reforms in the Scottish royal court, the Scottish Church, and the Scottish nation. But Margaret is chiefly remembered for her efforts on behalf of Scotland’s poor. She not only gave out large sums of money but also ensured that institutions already in place did indeed provide relief for the homeless, the hungry, and the orphaned. In addition, Margaret supplied the funds which purchased freedom for those Anglo-Saxons who had been sold into slavery by their Norman conquerors. Hence, to her title of Queen is added the still greater title for a Christian — “Helper of the Poor.”

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

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COMMEMORATION St. Hugh Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 November 17

Today we commemorate Hugh, a twelfth century bishop whose rare holiness and generous love nurtured the people of Lincoln from 1186 until his death fourteen years later.

As a young man Hugh joined the Carthusians, an order of monks who dwelt high in the French Alps. They kept communal life to a minimum and made each monk free to pursue contemplative prayer in solitude and silence.

In 1175 Hugh was sent to head the first Carthusian house in England. His leadership proved so effective that, eleven years later, King Henry II appointed him bishop of Lincoln, then the largest diocese in the kingdom. He reorganized the institutional life of his unwieldy see; he restored Lincoln cathedral, even joining in the work with his own hands; and he took a leading part in defending the Church against the policies of King Henry and his son, Richard the Lion-Heart.

He did not spend all his time with senior clergy and mighty kings; on the contrary, he was constantly on the move among his people as he sought to keep in touch with their needs. He also took the side of those who were ostracized or oppressed.

On two occasions he threw himself into anti-Semitic mobs and singlehandedly rescued their Jewish victims from being murdered. On another occasion he rebuked foolish clerics who said that God disdained to be loved by women. He asked them to think, saying, “To no man was it granted to be called the father of God, but it was given to a woman to be the Mother of God.” As a bishop, Hugh shared the inner freedom he had learned as a Carthusian, and the people responded with gratitude and love. When he died in 1200, his coffin was escorted into Lincoln cathedral not only by kings, archbishops, and abbots, but also by a mighty throng of ordinary women and men — all of whom felt that they were not burying a bishop so much as honouring a friend.

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

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. NOVEMBER 16

Is 58:6-12 Ps 146:4-9 Mt 25:31-40

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 17

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

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 18

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

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 19

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

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 20

2 Kg 23:21-25, 2930a Ps 80:8-18 Mt 10:34-39

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 21

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

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 22

2 Sam 23:1-7 Ps 132:1-13 Rev 1:4b-8 Jn 18:33-37

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 MON. NOVEMBER 16 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 1093

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. NOVEMBER 17 St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

For people who live on the streets without homes or hope

For those who are oppressed for religion, gender, sexual orientation

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

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For harmony and peace in our worship

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

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. NOVEMBER 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

For the spiritual education of children

SUN. NOVEMBER 22

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

Reign of Christ the King

For children with health problems and their families

For refugees and displaced people

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Interim Priest-in-Charge: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 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

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

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

For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin Hunt on his cell phone at: 778984-3208.

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

Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am

PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: vacant Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca