High mass pentecost 3 jun 05 2016 web

Sung Mass

Third Sunday after Pentecost | June 5, 2016 | 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, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 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 are encouraged at the beginning of the High Mass to move to the Rectory for Godly Play (a presentation of the Christian story on their level), returning to family for the Peace. 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.

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A Reflection THE DIVINE LOVE O Lord God, thou art Love, Love above all love: Love that thyself cannot heighten, for how mayest thou surpass thyself?

Love that cannot diminish nor decrease, for how can Love leave off loving?

Thou art creating wherever love is born; thou art dwelling wherever love abides; thou art reigning wherever love rules; thy warfare, thy long-suffering, all are love; love is thy Being and thy Blessedness, and thy consuming fire.

The disciple whom Jesus loved bore witness: Herein is love made perfect, be that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God. His witness we know is true, confirmed by all God’s saints, that the love of God makes every labour light, --verily thy saints have been heroes of doing: and that the love of God makes melody in the heart, --verily they are earth’s apostles of joy: and that there is no ladder to God but love, --have they not shewn us?-though it be a ladder of flame.

Lord, bring my sparks and flickers of love up to a blaze, and into thy fire; by love help me identify myself with the love that is boundless, endless, divine. from My God My Glory, Eric Milner-White

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Notes

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

HYMN

341 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — God of Mercy, God of Grace God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face; shine upon us, Saviour, shine; fill your church with light divine; and your saving health extend unto earth's remotest end.

Let the people praise you, Lord; be by all that live adored; let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour King; at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey.

Let the people praise you, Lord; earth shall then its fruits afford, God to us all blessings give, we to God devoted live; all below and all above one in joy and light and love.

Children may leave for Godly Play.

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Stand

KYRIE ELEISON All sing

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See overleaf) COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All Celebrant

All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

O God, thou hast assured the human family of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Deliver us from the death of sin and raise us to new life in him, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the First Book of Kings.

After this the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, became ill; his illness was so severe that there was no breath left in him. She then said to Elijah, ‘What have you against me, O man of God? You have come to me to bring my sin to remembrance, and to cause the death of my son!’ But he said to her, ‘Give me your son.’ He took him from her bosom, carried him up into the upper chamber where he was lodging, and laid him on his own bed. He cried out to the LORD, ‘O LORD my God, have you brought calamity even upon the widow with whom I am staying, by killing her son?’ Then he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried out to the LORD, ‘O LORD my God, let this child’s life come into him again.’ The LORD listened to the voice of Elijah; the life of the child came into him again, and he revived. Elijah took the child, brought him down from the upper chamber into the house, and gave him to his mother; then Elijah said, ‘See, your son is alive.’ So the woman said to Elijah, ‘Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is truth.’

1 Kings 17:17-24

Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.

For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye, his favor for a lifetime. Antiphon You have turned my wailing into dancing; you have put off my sack-cloth and clothed me with joy.

Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever. Antiphon Psalm 30:4-5, 12-13 HIGH MASS | 9

EPISTLE READING Reader

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Galatians.

For I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel that was proclaimed by me is not of human origin; for I did not receive it from a human source, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. You have heard, no doubt, of my earlier life in Judaism. I was violently persecuting the church of God and was trying to destroy it. I advanced in Judaism beyond many among my people of the same age, for I was far more zealous for the traditions of my ancestors. But when God, who had set me apart before I was born and called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, so that I might proclaim him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with any human being, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were already apostles before me, but I went away at once into Arabia, and afterwards I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I did go up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days; but I did not see any other apostle except James the Lord's brother. In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie! Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia, and I was still unknown by sight to the churches of Judea that are in Christ; they only heard it said, "The one who formerly was persecuting us is now proclaiming the faith he once tried to destroy." And they glorified God because of me.

Galatians 1:11-24

Reader Allll

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.

Stand

Alleluia. Thou, O God, art set in the throne that judgest right: be thou the refuge of the oppressed in due time of trouble. Alleluia. Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion.

Declare his deeds among the peoples. Alleluia.

Deus, qui sedes (Mode V)

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HOLY GOSPEL Celebrant Allll Celebrant

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.

Soon afterwards Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother's only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, "Do not weep." Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, "Young man, I say to you, rise!" The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has risen among us!" and "God has looked favourably on his people!" This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.

Luke 7:11-17

Celebrant Allll

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 Celebrant

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

Children return from Godly Play.

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

Give light to my eyes, that I sleep not in death: lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him.”

Illumina (Mode IV)

HYMN

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

381 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Praise, My Soul Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet your tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing: Alleluia, alleluia, praise the everlasting King.

Praise him for his grace and favour to our forebears in distress; praise him still the same forever, slow to chide and swift to bless; alleluia, alleluia, glorious in his faithfulness.

Father-like he tends and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows; in his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes: alleluia, alleluia, widely as his mercy flows.

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Frail as summer's flower we flourish; blows the wind and it is gone; but, while mortals rise and perish, God endures unchanging on: alleluia, alleluia, praise the high eternal one.

Angels, help us to adore him; you behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him, dwellers all in time and space.

Alleluia, alleluia, praise with us the God of grace.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

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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:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Allll sing

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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

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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 Allll sing

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All

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+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.

HYMN

Sit or kneel 508 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast.”

I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water, thirsty one, stoop down and drink and live.”

I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him.

I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s light; look unto me; thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright.”

I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my star, my sun; and in that light of life I’ll walk till traveling days are done.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

Stand

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Celebrant

All

O God, we have shared in the mysteries of the body and blood of Christ.

Nourish us by this feast, that we may live the risen life and serve thee faithfully in the world.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Amen.

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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Be Seated

Stand

ANGELUS

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HYMN 344 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — From All That Dwell Below the Skies From all that dwell below the skies let the Creator’s praise arise: alleluia, alleluia!

Let the Redeemer’s name be sung through every land, in every tongue: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Eternal are thy mercies, Lord; eternal truth attends thy Word: alleluia, alleluia!

Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore till suns shall rise and set no more: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

POSTLUDE

Fugue in D minor (BWV 538) — J. S. Bach During the postlude you are invited to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for refreshments.

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

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The flowers on the High Altar are given for the love of God and the dignity of mankind

by Lynann Burton.

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

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY At the Special Vestry held last Saturday week, May 28, it was agreed by a clear majority that same-sex blessings may be performed in St. James', in accordance with diocesan guidelines. There were, of course, strongly-held opinions for and against this. I wish to pay tribute to the tenor of the debate, and the respect and generosity shown one to another. I would also like to thank Fr. Matthew for his wide -ranging and clear outline of current theological and exegetical reflection on this issue.

Whilst I recognise and respect those who disagree, my personal observation is that St. James' is being more honest about its identity. From now on requests for this ministry will be welcomed and responded to in a similar manner to requests for weddings at St. James'.

Last Sunday I was delighted to announce that Lucy Price will be returning to St. James' for a two -year curacy beginning on July 1.

Lucy will be ordained deacon in Christ Church Cathedral at 10.30 am on Saturday, June 18. I hope St. James' will be well represented at the Ordination.

Please continue to pray for Lucy and for those being ordained alongside her: as deacon, Mark Munn, Ross Bliss and Patricia Ratcliffe; as priest, Alex Wilson, Clare Morgan and Liz Hamel.

Inform.

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Invite.

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Fellowships & Relationships

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ THIRD SUNDAY OF 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 Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE After High Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH TODAY: COMBINED SERVICE This afternoon St. James’ is host to a quarterly Combined Service of the Christian Congregations of the Downtown Eastside. And you are invited - 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall. This service celebrates Indigenous Cultures, in acknowledgment of Canada’s National Aboriginal Day (June 21). Contributions of food are welcome, but not required; there will be a shared meal following the service.

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PARISH LUNCH TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL MONTH Plans are being finalized for the Parish Lunch following High Mass on June 12. We are excited that members of the Kwhlii Gibaygum Traditional Dancers will be with us at the lunch to share their songs. We will also have a traditional Aboriginal welcome, and following lunch we will hear about some of the work St. James’ is doing in partnership with Aboriginal organizations in our neighbourhood.

The lunch will be potluck, and contributions will be most appreciated. If your last name begins with the letters A to F, please bring a salad or vegetable dish; for last names starting with G to L, please bring dessert (cookies, pie, squares, cake – homemade or purchased); for last names from M to Z, please bring a casserole or main dish (meat, fish, vegetarian).

If you are able to take responsibility for your own leftovers/serving dish afterwards it would be a great blessing for the clean-up crew! We look forward to sharing this meal as a way to celebrate and honour our relationship with First Nations Peoples.

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE SUMMER EDITION OF PAX St. James’ celebrates its 135th anniversary this year, while at the same time the search for a Rector is opening a new chapter of parish life. The broad theme for this issue aims to consider the work of the Holy Spirit over the life of our parish, and an exploration of where the Spirit may be leading St. James’ in the future. How has the Holy Spirit sustained this church?

Where do we see the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit – in our own lives, in the life of St. James’, in the wider community of the Downtown Eastside? Mindful of our strong tradition of social concern alongside our rich liturgy and 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. Deadline: June 12.

CONTEMPLATIVE BIBLE STUDY: WEDNESDAYS The Street Outreach Initiative is offering a different kind of Bible Study, Wednesdays right after the noonday Mass in the space under the choir loft. Using listening, silence, and reflection, this study explores short stories from the Gospels, documenting various people's encounters with the Lord Jesus. There is some sharing among participants, but this is a recollective, and not an overly talkative time. Father Matthew and James Cheatley are facilitating these sessions.

KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS SYRIAN REFUGEES St. James’ is providing financial support to St. Helens’ in their full sponsorship of eight Syrian refugees. I recently received an update from our contact at St. Helens’: the good news is that their application has been fully approved by the federal government. The concerning news is that the federal government has delayed all private (and government) sponsored applications for the time being so the estimated arrival date is extended to an unspecified date. D. Ibbott

Today, the Gospel tells us another amazing story about Jesus. When Jesus was in this town called Nain, he saw a woman who was a widow (that meant her husband had died). She was walking with people who were carrying her only son who had just died. The woman was very sad. When Jesus saw the woman he felt so badly for her. First, she lost her husband and now her son. Jesus went over to her son’s body and commanded him to get up. He did and he started talking! Then, Jesus gave the son back to his mother.

Prayer Dear God, Thank you for the love of mothers and fathers, and the love of your Son Jesus. Thank you for sharing with us the miracles of Jesus. Amen

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COMMEMORATIONS St. Ephrem of Edessa Deacon and Teacher of the Faith, 373 June 8

Ephrem of Edessa was a teacher, poet, orator, and defender of the faith — a voice of Aramaic Christianity, speaking the language Jesus spoke, using the imagery Jesus used. Edessa, a Syrian city, was a center for the spread of Christianity in the East long before the conversion of the western Roman empire.

The Syrians called Ephrem “The Harp of the Holy Spirit,” and his hymns still enrich the liturgies of the Syrian Church. Ephrem was one whose writings were influential in the development of Church doctrine. Jerome writes: “I have read in Greek a volume of his on the Holy Spirit; though it was only a translation, I recognized therein the sublime genius of the man.” Ephrem was born at Nisibis in Mesopotamia. At eighteen, he was baptized by James, Bishop of Nisibis. It is believed that Ephrem accompanied James to the famous Council of Nicaea in 325. He lived at Nisibis until 363, when the Persians captured the city and drove out the Christians.

Ephrem retired to a cave in the hills above the city of Edessa.

There he wrote most of his spiritual works. He lived on barley bread and dried herbs, sometimes varied by greens. He drank only water. His clothing was a mass of patches. But he was not a recluse, and frequently went to Edessa to preach. Discovering that hymns could be of great value in support of the true faith, he opposed Gnostic hymns with his own, sung by a choir of women.

During a famine in 372–373, he distributed food and money to the poor and organized a sort of ambulance service for the sick. He died of exhaustion, brought on by his long hours of relief work.

Of his writings, there remain 72 hymns, commentaries on the Old and New Testaments, and numerous homilies. In his commentary on the Passion, he wrote: “No one has seen or shall see the things which you have seen. The Lord himself has become the altar, priest, and bread, and the chalice of salvation.

He alone suffices for all, yet none suffices for him. He is Altar and Lamb, victim and sacrifice, priest as well as food.”

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COMMEMORATIONS Saint Barnabas Apostle June 11

There were twelve apostles, and then some — some others who never belonged to the original companions of Jesus, but who were also called apostles because they were “sent forth” to proclaim the gospel. Saint Paul was one of these others; so was the man we honour today, the apostle named Barnabas.

The Book of Acts says that he was a Jew born in Cyprus, but that he was living in Jerusalem when he joined “the company of those who believed in Jesus.” His real name was Joseph; the apostles called him Barnabas, or “Son of encouragement,” because “he sold a field which belonged to him and laid the proceeds at the apostles’ feet.” By this act Barnabas encouraged the rest of the disciples to provide for the good of the whole community.

According to the Book of Acts, Barnabas was the one who introduced Paul to the twelve apostles. Later on he moved to Antioch and sent for Paul to help him lead the Church in that city. From there Paul and Barnabas set out on a great missionary journey through the cities of Asia Minor and Greece. The two men had a falling-out over Mark, who wanted to abandon the mission. Barnabas returned to Cyprus with Mark, and Paul went his separate way.

Paul himself mentioned Barnabas several times in his letters, which suggest that he, not Barnabas, was the senior colleague. Paul also gave a more serious reason for their parting company. It happened at Antioch, when Peter went back on his promise to treat pagan converts as equal with Jewish converts. In the acrimonious debate which followed Barnabas separated from Paul and sided with Peter.

We do not know whether Paul and Barnabas were ever reconciled; an ancient tradition testifies only that Barnabas spent the rest of his days preaching in Cyprus.

For All the Saints: Prayers and Readings for Saints Days, ABC, 1994

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. JUNE 6 William Grant Broughton, Bishop in Australia, 1853

Eph 3:14-21 Ps 112:1-6 Mt 7:24-29

Ps 56, 57 Ec 7:1-14 Gal 4:12-20

Ps 64, 65 Dt 30:1-10 Mt 15:21-28

TUES. JUNE 7 Feria

1 Kgs 17:7-16 Ps 4 Mt 5:13-16

Ps 61, 62 Ec 8:14 – 9:10 Gal 4:21-31

Ps 68:1-20, 24-36 Dt 30:11-20 Mt 15:29-39

WED. JUNE 8 St. Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon & Teacher of the Faith, 373

1 Kgs 18:20-39 Ps 16:1, 6-11 Mt 5:17-19

Ps 72 Ec 9:11-1 8 Gal 5:1-15

Ps 119:73-96 Dt 31:30 – 32:14 Mt 16:1-12

THU. JUNE 9 St. Columba, Abbot of Iona, Missionary, 597

1 Cor 3:11-23 Ps 89:20-26 Lk 10:17-20

Ps 71 Ec 11:1-8 Gal 5:16-24

Ps 74 Sir 44:19 – 45:5 Mt 16:13-20

FRI. JUNE 10 Ordination of Henry Budd, 1st Canadian Native Priest, 1853

1 Kgs 19:9-16 Ps 27:10-18 Mt 5:27-32

Ps 69:1-23, 31-38 Ec 11:9 – 12:14 Gal 5:25 – 6:10

Ps 73 Sir 45:6-16 Mt 16:21-28

SAT. JUNE 11 St. Barnabas the Apostle

Is 42:5-12 Ps 112 Mt 10:7-16

Ps 15, 67 Sir 31:3-11 Acts 4:32-37

Ps 23, 27 Sir 46:1-10 Mt 17:1-13

2 Sam 11:26 – 12:10 Ps 32 Gal 2:15-21 Lk 7:36 – 8:3

Ps 93, 96 Num 6:22-27 Acts 13:1-12

Ps 34 Sir 46:11-20 Lk 12:41-48

SUN. JUNE 12 Pentecost 4

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2016

MASS TIMES

MON. JUNE 6 William Grant Broughton, Bishop in Australia, 1853

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. JUNE 7 Feria

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. JUNE 8 St. Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon & Teacher of the Faith, 373

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. JUNE 9 St. Columba, Abbot of Iona, Missionary, 597

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. JUNE 10 Ordination of Henry Budd, 1st Canadian Native Priest, 1853

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. JUNE 11 St. Barnabas the Apostle

SUN. JUNE 12 Pentecost 4

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

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 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

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

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

PARISH COUNCIL 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

Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe 604-222-3053 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: PJ Janson 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