Pentecost 26 -- Sunday, November 18, 2018

High Mass

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost | November 18, 2018 | 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, Bishops’ Room 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Bishops’ Room 12:30 pm Formation, Bishops’ Room 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 But you shall seek the place that the Lord your God will choose out of all your tribes to put his name and make his habitation there. There you shall go, and there you shall bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution that you present, your vow offerings, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock.

Deuteronomy 12:5–6

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Variations on ‘Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort’ — Sander VanderPloeg At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

HYMN 327 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Lo, God Is Here! Let Us Adore Lo, God is here! let us adore and own how awesome is this place; let all within us feel God's power and bow before the hidden face.

Redeeming Lord, your grace we prove, serve you with awe, with reverence love.

Lo, God is here! Both day and night united choirs of angels sing; to God, enthroned above all height, heaven's host their noblest praises bring; disdain not, Lord, our meaner song, who praise you with a stammering tongue.

Being of beings, may our praise your courts with grateful fragrance fill; still may we stand before your face, still hear and do your sovereign will; to you may all our thoughts arise, ceaseless, accepted sacrifice.

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Stand

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Messa a 4 voci da capella (1640) — Claudio Monteverdi

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 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.

All

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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 Daniel.

‘At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

Daniel 12:1-3

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; I have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, my good above all other.”

All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, upon those who are noble among the people. Antiphon But those who run after other gods shall have their troubles multiplied.

Their libations of blood I will not offer, nor take the names of their gods upon my lips.

O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot. Antiphon My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a goodly heritage.

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night after night.

I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.

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

EPISTLE READING

Reader

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. 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 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 10:11-14, 19-25

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 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.

HOMILY AND STEWARDSHIP ADDRESS

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

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.

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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; who on this first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.

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.

Messa a 4 voci da capella (1640) — Claudio Monteverdi

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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.

Messa a 4 voci da capella (1640) — Claudio Monteverdi

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 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.

MOTET

O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, mein Hort, mein Trost, mein Zuversicht, auf Erden bin ich nur ein Gast, und drückt mich sehr der Sünden Last.

Lord Jesus Christ, my Life, my Light, My Strength by day, my Trust by night, On earth I'm but a passing guest And sorely with my sins oppressed.

O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht (BVW 118) — J. S. Bach

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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.

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POSTLUDE Prelude & fugue in A minor — Ludwig Krebs 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 Thurible Notes from the Clergy Time, talents, treasure. It’s stewardship month.

Every year I find myself reflecting on what I give and how much I give to God before I sort out bills, donate to other causes and spend my time on this or that. Every year I oscillate between feeling guilty and frustrated about all of the above.

When I graduated from seminary, the rabbi at Vancouver School of Theology, gave the graduating class this piece of advice. “Find an act of service to others that you do, and tell no one about it.” I thought of the passage from Matthew: Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. (NIV).

I think as I am growing into my priesthood, this piece of advice has been especially helpful because I could lean back on the fact that I work for the church and therefore all my time and talents are in service to God. Then comes the financial bit.

Vancouver is expensive. Both those who have enough and those who do not can struggle to give financially to the church to continue our ministry to the glory of God. I find it hard to assess what an appropriate tithe should be with so many people weighing in

on the subject. Some say give what you can, some say 10%, before tax, after tax…and so the debate goes on. However, I read an interesting piece from the Episcopal Church in the United States entitled: Tip or Tithe? As you may gather from the title it is about offering our first fruits (our tithes) to God first, rather than leaving what is left over as a tip. I found it a helpful analogy.

This year I have opted to give via the Pre-Authorized Donation Program. The forms for this are located in the narthex and by the entrance to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. This program allows me to give my first fruits directly to the church without me having to remember my chequebook, envelopes or cash. If you struggle to stay organized like me, this could be a good option for you, and you can change the amount anytime.

However you decide to give this year, I urge you to pray about it so you can give from a generous place and with a grateful heart.

Time, talents and treasure, to the glory of God.

Inform.

Inspire.

Invite.

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See you soon, Mother Lucy

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ TWENTY-SIXTH 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 Bishops’ Room HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After Mass in the Bishops’ Room FORMATION After Coffee Hour in the Bishops’ Room EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH TODAY: JAN & JON VIOLIN DUO CONCERT Sun. Nov. 18, 2 pm St. James’ Anglican Church Two talented violinists, Jonathan Chan and Jan Bislin, return to their hometown after performing across Europe, Asia, and North America. The duo often branches out beyond classical walls to explore the world of improvisation, pop, jazz, hiphop, EDM, and contemporary art forms. Jan & Jon have formed a unique sound dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the violin while pulling people into their musical journey. Tickets: janandjon.eventbrite.ca 28 | THE THURIBLE

REQUIEM MASS A Requiem Mass will be offered for Fr. William Crockett in Christ Church Cathedral at 2 pm on Sat. Nov. 24. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

ADVENT FORMATION: Walking Backwards to Christmas This book study will work with Stephen Cottrell’s brilliant book Walking Backwards to Christmas.

Using the deceptively simple device of telling the Christmas story backwards Stephen Cottrell helps us encounter it as though for the first time. His approach enables us to get under the skin of a complex narrative, giving us insights into its many horrors as well as its joys.

The books for this study are available for a one time suggested donation of $15.00 each. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. If you need assistance with the cost of the book, please see Mother Lucy or Fr. Kevin.

Participants may attend either the Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon sessions. Please RSVP for the Thursday Sessions to Mother Lucy, as space is limited. lucy@stjames.bc.ca Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Nov. 29 & Dec. 6, 13 & 20 Sundays after High Mass, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 DIOCESAN ADVENT RESOURCE Daily Devotional -- Living in the Edge How do we find our way when one thing is ending and another thing is beginning? In the great joys and sorrows of our lives, and in the economic, political and climatic changes of our world, how do we live in the in-between? How do you look and listen for God’s leading when you’re not sure what is ahead? This in-between place can be a place full of challenge and also surprising new life. This Advent, explore the edges of life through images of edge habitat, birth, and the places where we encounter our neighbour. You can choose to receive the content in two formats: via a daily email or downloadable booklet. http:// www.vancouver.anglican.ca/programs/2018advent-resource

STEWARDSHIP The Stewardship Season is upon us: you will have received the Rector’s letter and the 2019 commitment card. Please consider carefully and prayerfully how you are able best to respond.

There will be a celebration Parish Lunch after High Mass on Sun. Nov. 25.

FORMATION SESSIONS This Fall we will be journeying through the Book of Acts and thinking about the church then, and what it can teach us as we reconsider who we are as the church today. Please take the time to read the Book of Acts thoroughly prior to these sessions as it will greatly enrichen our discussion: Book of Acts Formation: Sundays 12:30 –2 pm Sun. Nov. 18 – Vast Geography Sun. Nov. 25 – Inclusive Community All are welcome to attend. If you do not have a Bible and need one, please see Mother Lucy. If you are registering for the Thursday evening group RSVP to lucy@stjames.bc.ca as space is limited.

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS Sun. Dec. 2, 4 pm Join us for an evening of candle lit Advent lessons and carols, with scripture, music and praise.

WOMEN’S GUILD ADVENT SALE On Sun. Dec. 2 the Guild will be holding a Preserve and Baking Sale. Groups or individuals who would like to join them on Dec. 2 please call Pamela Jeacocke at 604-321-2213 to reserve a table.

PRESERVE PRE-ORDERS The Guild will have Antipasto, Chutney, Relish, Salsa, Jam, Jelly & Marmalade available for Dec. 2.

Pre-orders welcome. Please see or call Pamela.

THE CHRISTMAS EDITION OF PAX CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INVITED! This year-end issue considers the work of the Holy Spirit in our Parish, and explores where the Spirit may be leading St. James’. How is the Holy Spirit sustaining this church? Where do we see the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit – in the life of St. James’,

in our own lives, and in the life of the wider community of the Downtown Eastside? Mindful of our strong tradition of social concern alongside our rich liturgy and sacramental worship, how is St. James’ being called to serve today? Submissions need not be theme related, for all contributions are welcome: poetry, pictures, articles (normally, not to exceed 500 words). Please leave your contributions in the PAX mailbox next to the Church Office, or send them to Paul Stanwood at stap@shaw.ca The deadline is Sun. Dec. 9.

HOT SOX Please donate part-woollen work socks 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 Fri. Dec. 7 at 11 am. The Mission was started from St. James in the 1890’s, and is very much appreciated by seafarers who are far from home.

ST. JAMES’ ADVENT QUIET DAY Thur. Dec. 13, 10 am - 2 pm Advent Quiet Day led by Dr. Jason Brown.

Participants are invited to begin the Day by attending if possible the 9:30 am Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Please let the office know if you are planning to attend, for catering purposes: a light lunch will be provided.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS ST. JOHN’S QUIET DAY Sat. Nov 24, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm St. John’s the Evangelist Anglican Church Corner of 13th & Chesterfield, North Van Prayer, Lectio Divina, Meditation & Chanting.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

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

Rev 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Ps 1 Lk 18:35-43

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

Rev 3:1-6, 14-22 Ps 15 Lk 19:1-10

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 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Rev 4:1-11 Ps 150 Lk 19:11-28

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 22 St. Cecilia, Martyr at Rome, c.230

Rev 5:1-10 Ps 149:1-5 Lk 19:41-44

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

Rev 10:8-11 Ps 119:65-72 Lk 19:45-48

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 24 St. Andre Dung Lac & Companions, Martyrs in Vietnam, 1829

Rev 11:1-12 Ps 144:1-10 Lk 20:27-40

Ps 107:33-43; 108:1-6 Mal 3:13 – 4:6 Jas 5:13-20

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

SUN. NOVEMBER 25 The Reign of Christ the King

Dan 7:9-10, 13-14 Ps 93 Rev 1:4b-8 Jn 18:33-37

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

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

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MASS TIMES

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

12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel

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

5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. NOVEMBER 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. NOVEMBER 22 St. Cecilia, Martyr at Rome, c.230

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. NOVEMBER 24 St. Andre Dung Lac & Companions, Martyrs in Vietnam, 1829 SUN. NOVEMBER 25 The Reign of Christ the King

8:30 am Low Mass, with anointing 10:30 am High 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

PARISH STAFF

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

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 joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray

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

We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 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: Doug Ibbott, 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr 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 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca