High Mass
Votive of the Holy Spirit | June 25, 2017 | 10:30 am
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’ as Mother Lucy, our new priest, presides at Mass for the first time. We offer a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit, asking God’s guidance and blessing on Mother Lucy’s new ministry as a priest in the Church of God. After Mass Mother Lucy will be available in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for all who wish to receive an individual blessing. Everyone is warmly invited to a Celebration Lunch in the Parish Hall. 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 Celebration Lunch in the Parish Hall 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ 2 | HIGH MASS
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. 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’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. Godly Play will take place in this area during the first part of the service. 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 HIGH MASS | 3
A Reflection My Lord God I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that my desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone. Amen. Thomas Merton, Abbey of Gethsemane
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
HYMN
505 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Be Thou My Vision Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art— thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou my great Father; thine own may I be, thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee. Riches I heed not, nor the world’s empty praise; thou mine inheritance, now and always: thou and thou only, first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure thou art. High King of heaven, when victory is won, may I reach heaven’s joys, bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Mass for three voices — William Byrd
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All Celebrant
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Almighty God, by thy grace alone we are accepted and called to your service. Strengthen us by your Holy Spirit and make us worthy of our calling, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Ezekiel.
I will take you from the nations, and gather you from all the countries, and bring you into your own land. I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my spirit within you, and make you follow my statutes and be careful to observe my ordinances. Then you shall live in the land that I gave to your ancestors; and you shall be my people, and I will be your God. Ezekiel 36:24-28
Reader Allll
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
Every day will I bless you and praise your Name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; there is no end to his greatness. One generation shall praise your works to another and shall declare your power. I will ponder the glorious splendour of your majesty and all your marvelous works. Antiphon The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is loving to everyone and his compassion is over all his works. All your works praise you, O Lord, and your faithful servants bless you. They make known the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power. Antiphon
The Lord upholds all those who fall; he lifts up those who are bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, and you give them their food in due season. The Lord preserves all those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked. Antiphon Psalm 145:2-5, 8-11, 15-16, 21
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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you. So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. Romans 8:8-17
Sub-deacon Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust, let me never be put to confusion: deliver me in thy righteousness; bow down thine ear to me, make haste to deliver me. Alleluia. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to deliver me. Alleluia. In te, Domine, speravi (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL Deacon Allll Deacon Allll
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 John. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you for ever. Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.’ John 14:15-16, 23b-26
Deacon Allll
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Fr. Alex Wilson
Priest in Charge, St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
(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. 14 | HIGH MASS
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law, O God; in your paths my feet may not falter; incline your ear to me and hear my words; show me your marvelous lovingkindness, O Saviour of those who take refuge at your right hand. Perfice gressus meos (Mode IV)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 355 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — All Creatures of Our God and King All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing: alleluia, alleluia! Bright burning sun and golden beams, pale silver moon that gently gleams, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Great rushing winds and breezes soft, you clouds that ride the heavens aloft, O sing now, alleluia! Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, stars nightly shining, find a voice: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Swift flowing water, pure and clear, make music for your Lord to hear, alleluia, alleluia! Fire, so intense and fiercely bright, you give to us both warmth and light, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! HIGH MASS | 15
Earth ever fertile, day by day unfold your blessings on our way, O sing now, alleluia! All flowers and fruits that in you grow, God's glory let them also show: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! All you with mercy in your heart, forgiving others, take your part, alleluia, alleluia! All you that pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and cast on God your care: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! And even you, most gentle death, waiting to hush our final breath, O sing now, alleluia! You lead back home the child of God, for Christ our Lord that way has trod: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Let all things their creator bless, and worship God in humbleness, alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three-in-One: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
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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. 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 cĂŚli et terra Gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. + Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Mass for three voices — William Byrd HIGH MASS | 17
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 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. Mass for three voices — William Byrd
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.
ANTIPHON “What I tell you in the dark utter in the light,” says the Lord; “and what you hear whispered proclaim upon the housetops.” Psalm When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion: then were we like those who dream. “What I tell you in the dark…
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 486 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. Come, Almighty, to deliver, let us all thy grace receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praise.
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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
God of our salvation, your Spirit has given us new life, and you have nourished us with holy things. May we be living members of your Son Jesus Christ, and exercise the ministry to which we are called. This we pray 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 565 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more, feed me till I want no more. Open now the crystal fountain, where the healing stream doth flow. Let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield, be thou still my strength and shield. When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside. Death of death, and hell's destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee.
POSTLUDE Toccata on ‘Lasst uns erfreuen’ — Denis Bédard
During the postlude you are invited to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Parish Hall for a Celebration Lunch. Mother Lucy will be available in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, behind the High Altar, for all who wish to receive an individual blessing. The sacrament of healing will be offered in the Lady Chapel. 24 | HIGH MASS
The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory 0f God and in celebration of our union 50 years ago at St. James’ from Elizabeth & Bob Coan, and in loving memory of her husband,
James Brandson, from Elizabeth. The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Sanctuary Guild members Jessie Parkes, Edna Smallman, Helen Tataren, Dianne Varty, and Maureen Wilson.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY In the last few weeks many people have asked me how I feel about being ordained to the Priesthood on June 24th 2017. It is a difficult question to answer, not because I have any reservations, but because the feeling itself is so difficult to put into words.
I read something recently that spoke to me as I have been reading, praying and trying to ready myself for ordination: “Being Christian means, first, being baptized. As Williams puts it, ‘baptism takes us where Jesus is.’ To be baptized is to be ‘dropped’ both into the depths of the mystery of Christ’s Passion — and therefore into solidarity with all human suffering—and also into the depths of God’s love, ‘in the depths where the Spirit is re-creating and refreshing human life as God meant it to be.’ Being Christian is about being with Jesus in the deep joy of the Trinity and in the suffering of a devastated world.”1 For me, baptism has always been the great leveller in church. I believe we are each God’s own,
much loved, fearfully and wonderfully made, and I somehow, have found myself yielding to the pushing, pulling, sensation of God and those around me, encouraging me into the priesthood. Lucky for me Rowan Williams says “there is no one way of being a priest.”2 I sometimes wish I had known that earlier, because for the longest time, I just couldn’t image that the priesthood would be a fit. People ask me if I’m ready. “As ready as I’ll ever be!” I say. If there is no one way of being a priest, how are we to measure readiness? All I know, is that in my heart, I feel as if I am growing into a skin that fits, and am grateful to all those who have journeyed with me in discernment, and brought me to this place. So what’s next for us St. James’? I am excited to see where our shared ministry as the baptized disciples and servants of Christ will take us. See you Sunday! Deacon Lucy
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1. http://livingchurch.org/ covenant/2014/08/25/book-reviewrowan-williams-being-christian/ Accessed 19th June 2017. 2. Being a Priest Today, Exploring Priestly Identity, Rowan Williams, in Christopher Cocksworth, p.4.
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ VOTIVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 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 pm in the Church CELEBRATION LUNCH After High Mass in the Parish Hall EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH TODAY We welcome Fr. Alex Wilson, the preacher at High Mass this morning, and all family and friends who have come especially to support Mother Lucy on this her first Sunday as a priest in the Church of God. THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK STUDY IN JUNE The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancy. Join Mother Lucy to review and discuss this exploration of who Jesus was and is. Last session is June 29 at 6 pm. If you would like to take part email lucy@stjames.bc.ca 28 | THE THURIBLE
OFFICE HOURS The church office will be closed Sat. July 1, due to holiday scheduling. TREASURER'S UPDATE Our overall financial picture is relatively wellbalanced at this point in the year. The invested funds, ably managed by Odlum Brown, from which we draw a large portion of our income, continue to do well. Though as blessed as we are with substantial legacies, the objective should always be that we continue to draw a low percentage from them; to that end, it remains imperative that we keep up with regular donation and the careful management of expenses. Happily, envelope giving has exceeded the amount budgeted for the first five months of the year. General donations, however, are a bit below the norm. For example, the choir and musicians, who through their gifts and time so greatly enrich our worship, could benefit from sustaining funding. Rental income from the Hall is also below budget, but it's to be remembered that the year is not yet half over. Certain income streams are not bound to the calendar and are therefore hard to predict. The cost of living is ever on the rise, with utilities presenting a growing expense, especially during the long winter that has recently ended. However, apart from a larger than average gas bill, expenses are well-regulated on all other fronts. The Rectory renovation, already separately funded, is in the final consultation and design stage before permit applications are submitted. Much work has been done to ensure the changes made to the Rectory are optimal and of good value. We can be thankful that the financial stewardship of our clergy and church officers, and the beneficence of our parishioners set us on a good course as we move into second part of the year. Respectfully submitted, Christopher Orr
RECONCILIATION FEAST 2017 Our Silent Auction begins next week for “Prayers” by Garnet Tobacco. The painting will be displayed during Coffee Hours on Sundays until the end of July. Bidding will start at $250 and increase in $25 increments. However, if you want to pay $750 now, the painting is yours! Heather Graber, SOI KID’S CORNER This week in the Gospel Jesus promises that if we love him and follow in his footsteps he will ask his Father to send the Spirit to be with us and to guide us. It is not always easy to follow Jesus and we sometimes have to make difficult choices. When this happens, we can ask the Spirit, what might Jesus do? That will certainly help us to make the right decision. Prayer Father, we thank you for being with us and for your protection and love. Father, we are so grateful too that you have called Mother Lucy to follow Jesus by being a priest. We pray that you stay beside Mother Lucy as she begins this new chapter of devotion and love for you and your Son Jesus. We thank you for blessing our parish of St. James with Mother Lucy. Amen.
ST. JAMES’ DAY: OUR FAITH IN ACTION Sunday, July 23 10:30 am Procession & High Mass Guest Preacher: The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely Celebration Lunch in the Parish Hall after Mass All are welcome!
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. JUNE 26 Feria
Gen 12:1-9 Ps 33:12-22 Mt 7:1-5
Ps 89:1-18 1 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 5:12-26
Ps 89:19-52 Num 16:1-19 Lk 21:29-36
TUES. JUNE 27 St. Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria & Teacher of the faith, 444
Gen 13:2, 5-18 Ps 15 Mt 7:6, 12-14
Ps 97, 99 1 Sam 6:1-16 Acts 5:27-42
Ps 94 Num 16:20-35 Lk 21:37 – 22:13
WED. JUNE 28 St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, Teacher of the Faith, c.702
1 Jn 2:18-25 Ps 145:8-13 Lk 11:33-36
Ps 101; 109:1-4, 2030 1 Sam 7:2-17 Acts 6:1-15
Ps 62, 63 Ezek 3:4-11 Acts 9:32-43
THU. JUNE 29 St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles
Ezek 34:11-16 Ps 87 2 Tim 4:1-8 Jn 21:15-19
Ps 66 Ezek 2:1-7 Acts 11:1-18
Ps 97, 138 Is 49:1-6 Gal 2:1-9
FRI. JUNE 30 Feria
Gen 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Ps 128 Mt 8:1-4
Ps 102 1 Sam 9:1-14 Acts 7:17-29
Ps 107:1-32 Num 20:1-13 Lk 22:31-38
SAT. JULY 1 Canada Day
Is 32:1-5, 16-18 Ps 85:7-13 Col 3:12-17 Jn 15:12-17
Ps 107:33-43; 108:1 -6 1 Sam 9:15 – 10:1 Acts 7:30-43
Ps 33 Num 20:14-29 Lk 22:39-51
SUN. JULY 2 Pentecost 4
Jer 28:5-9 Ps 89:1-4, 15-18 Rom 6:12-23 Mt 10:40-42
Ps 118 1 Sam 10:1-16 Rom 4:13-25
Ps 145 Num 21:4-9, 21-35 Mt 21:23-32
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017
MASS TIMES
MON. JUNE 26 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JUNE 27 St. Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria & Teacher of the faith, 444
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. JUNE 28 St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, Teacher of the Faith, c.702
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. JUNE 29 St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. JUNE 30 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JULY 1 Canada Day
SUN. JULY 2 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
Rector: 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 Deacon: The Revd Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday 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 on his cell phone at: 778-984-3208. 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: 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 Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 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