High Mass
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost | July 9, 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’, 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, Rectory 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 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. 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 BENEDICITE - A SONG OF CREATION Bless the Lord all you works of the Lord: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord you heavens: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord you angels of the Lord: bless the Lord all you his hosts; bless the Lord you waters above the heavens: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord sun and moon: bless the Lord you stars of heaven; bless the Lord all rain and dew: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord all winds that blow: bless the Lord you fire and heat; bless the Lord scorching wind and bitter cold: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord dews and falling snows: bless the Lord you nights and days; bless the Lord light and darkness: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord frost and cold: bless the Lord you ice and snow; bless the Lord lightnings and clouds: sing his praise and exalt him for ever.
O let the earth bless the Lord: bless the Lord you mountains and hills; bless the Lord all that grows in the ground: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord you springs: bless the Lord you seas and rivers; bless the Lord you whales and all that swim in the waters: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord all birds of the air: bless the Lord you beasts and cattle; bless the Lord all people on earth: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. O people of God bless the Lord: bless the Lord you priests of the Lord; bless the Lord you servants of the Lord: sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord all you of upright spirit: bless the Lord you that are holy and humble in heart. The Song of the Three 35-65 Bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: sing his praise and exalt him for ever.
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele (BWV 654) — J. S. Bach At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
HYMN 5 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise! Triumph o'er the shades of night: Dayspring from on high, be near; Daystar, in my heart appear. Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day’s return till thy mercy’s beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes and warm my heart. Visit then this soul of mine, pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, Radiancy divine, scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day.
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Stand
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
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, thy Son Jesus Christ hath taught us that what we do for the least of thy children we do also for him. Give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, who gave up his life and died for us, but 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 Zechariah. Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the warhorse from Jerusalem; and the battle-bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double. Zechariah 9:9-12
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
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. Antiphon 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; That the peoples may know of your power and the glorious splendour of your kingdom. Antiphon Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your dominion endures throughout all ages. The Lord is faithful in all his words and merciful in all his deeds. Antiphon Psalm 145:8-14
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EPISTLE READING Reader
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! Romans 7:15-25a
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden: and I will give you rest. Alleluia. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; and you will find rest for your souls. Alleluia. Venite ad me (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 Matthew. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus said, "To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.' For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon'; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds." At that time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Deacon Allll
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be seated The Reverend Peter Smyth, Mission to Seafarers (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
Thou shalt save the people that are in adversity, O Lord, and shall bring down the high looks of the proud: for who is God but the Lord? Populum humilem (Mode V)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 533 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Jesus, Lover of My Soul Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high: Hide me, O my Saviour, hide Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, ah, leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing.
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Thou, O Christ, art all I want, More than all in thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. Plenteous grace with thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of thee, Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity.
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 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 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.
Allll
Celebrant
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI Allll sing
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.
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MOTET Panis angelicus, fit panis hominum Dat panis cœlicus figuris terminum O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum Pauper, servus et humilis. Te trina Deitas unaque poscimus: Sic nos tu visita, sicut te colimus; Per tuas semitas duc nos quo tendimus, Ad lucem quam inhabitas.
The angelic bread becomes the bread of men The heavenly bread ends all prefigurations What wonder! The Lord is eaten By a poor and humble servant. Triune God, We beg of you Visit us, just as we worship you By your ways, lead us where we are heading To the light in which you dwell. Panis angelicus — César Franck
HYMN
Sit or kneel 508 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
1 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.
2 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.
3 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
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. O God, may we who have shared in holy things never fail to serve thee in thy world, and so come to the fullness of joy, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All
BLESSING Celebrant
All
Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
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Stand
Be Seated
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 354 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Eternal Father, strong to save Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm doth bind the restless wave, who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep; O, hear us when we cry to Thee, for those in peril on the sea! O Saviour, whose almighty word the winds and waves submissive heard, who walked'st on the foaming deep, and calm amidst its rage didst sleep: O, hear us when we cry to Thee, for those in peril on the sea! O sacred Spirit, who didst brood upon the chaos dark and rude, and bad’st its angry tumult cease, and gavest light and life and peace: O, hear us when we cry to Thee, for those in peril on the sea! O Trinity of love and power, our brethren shield in danger's hour; from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go; And ever let there rise to Thee glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
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POSTLUDE Prelude & fugue in D (BuxWV 139) — Dietrich Buxtehude During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Rectory to enjoy coffee hour conversation. For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy. Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY “Be still and know that I am God,” the writer of Psalm 46 has God say. And how hard it is for us to make time to be still, to shut out the noise of our ever-busy world and of our inner selves, to listen, to focus on the God who creates, sustains and renews us, even despite ourselves. Yes, the yearning, the longing may be there, as again the Psalmist writes in Psalm 62, “On God alone my soul in stillness waits; from him comes my salvation. God alone is my rock and salvation, my stronghold, so that I shall never be shaken.” So often, however, things get in the way, we are distracted or interrupted. We see in the Gospels that we are not alone: Jesus on occasion faces a similar problem. He feels the need to spend time in prayer with his Father; we are told that sometimes he rises early to do this, that he sets off to an isolated place to be alone and still in prayer. More than once he is prevented, or the crowds follow him, give him no peace. Yet it is in the stillness, for example in the wilderness after his baptism and in
Gethsemane before his betrayal and arrest, that Jesus discovers, is re-attuned, to his vocation as the Son of God, in both his answer to the Tempter and his prayer “Your will, not mine, be done.” Our life at St. James’ has been very busy these past months, and plans are already being made for the autumn. I hope and pray, for the parish and for myself, that these next weeks of summer may be a quieter time, in which we can recollect ourselves, find time to relax and to be still, to listen for God. “Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,” writes Isaiah (40.31 NRSV), “they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
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Daily Lectionary
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May we all find rest and renewal, peace and refreshment, for body, mind and spirit.
Fr Kevin
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ FIFTH 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 Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH TODAY We welcome and thank the Rev’d Peter Smyth, Chaplain to the Mission to Seafarers, our preacher today. RECONCILIATION FEAST 2017 Our Silent Auction continues! “Prayers” by Garnet Tobacco will be displayed in the Rectory during coffee time after High Mass until the end of July. Bidding starts at $250 and increases in $25 increments. However, if you want to pay $750 now, the painting is yours! See Pat McSherry for details and bid sheet.
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ST. JAMES’ DAY: OUR FAITH IN ACTION Sun. July 23 10:30 am Procession & High Mass Guest Preacher: The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely, UK After High Mass we will gather for a lunch to acknowledge and celebrate the various forms of “outreach” at St. James’. In our parish, “our faith in action” takes on many forms—as individuals or in groups, through simple actions or large events, locally or internationally. Our faith calls us to reach beyond ourselves to meet others in Christian love. On this day we wish to honour the diverse expressions of faith in our congregation. There will be a short presentation during lunch followed by a “walk-about” to view display tables prepared by various individuals and groups who undertake initiatives at or through St. James’. Questions regarding this event can be addressed to Audrey Guay (audrey@stjames.bc.ca). We look forward to seeing you then! THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: EVEN THE CHURCH? Sun. July 30 at 1:30 pm, Bishops’ Room The St. James’ Social Justice Group in partnership with Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Community is hosting lunch and a screening of the movie, This Changes Everything. “While the movie is not explicitly ‘faith-based,’ it is sparking dialogue in faith communities across the country. Could Naomi Klein’s movie on climate change...When Naomi Klein was invited to speak at a Vatican press conference after the release of Pope Francis’s encyclical on climate change, she found a faith perspective that resonated with both her own analysis of the problem’s root causes and her own hopes for the future ... it would be impossible to watch it without finding numerous resonances between the views discussed by Klein and the views—good and bad—that Christians have articulated about the relationship of humans to God’s creation.” Surrey Interfaith Council RSVP to Pat McSherry: patmcsherry@telus.net or call 604 687 6844 or sign-up in the Narthex.
MISSION TO SEAFARERS Mission to Seafarers began with the Rev. John Ashley in 1835 looking out at ships in the Bristol Channel England and feeling moved to reach out to the seafarers. It is the Anglican Churches ministry to all seafarers regardless of race and faith. In Vancouver we work with our ecumenical partners the RC Church and Stella Maris and the Christian Reformed Church. There are chaplains and volunteers from each as well as staff who work in our two centres one in Vancouver and one in Delta Port -Roberts Bank. Through a network of chaplains, volunteers and staff who continue to proclaim God’s love to seafarers in over 200 ports around the world. Chaplains visit seafarers on their ships, ready to offer help of whatever kind is required be it practical or spiritual. It includes asking after the welfare of the crew, being available to listen, visiting them in hospital, comforting the bereaved, offering worship. A “ship packet” is taken onboard which can include maps and information about the port city i.e. Vancouver, devotional material, prayers, The Sea magazine. The Chaplains also build relationships with the wider maritime community such as the Chamber of Shipping, the International Transport Federation and others in providing for the welfare of seafarers. Chaplains are a presence in the port for all, including those who work on shore.
The very nature of seafarer’s work means that they need special consideration. Their isolation and long absences from their homes and families tend to accentuate or create problems. They need people who are aware of their special circumstances, who are prepared to come to them and be a welcoming and supportive presence. The Mission to Seafarers is entirely dependent on donations. You can help by: volunteering to help with our fundraisers such as our Christmas gifts for seafarers either in person or through gift donations; by volunteering as a ship visitor with training provided; by making a monetary donation; by participating in our fundraisers such as the annual Cycle for Seafarers. Senior Port Chaplain: Rev Peter Smyth (Anglican) Chaplain: Ernst DeVries (CRC) Chaplain: Deacon Dileep Athaide (RC). If you would like a chaplain to speak to a group about the Mission contact: 604 253 4421 | missionvanc@flyingangel.ca | www.flyingangel.ca
The Seafarer Centre is a home away from home where seafarers can relax away from their ship. Facilities vary from port to port and can include a chapel, computers, internet access which is the #1 request so seafarers can talk to their families, a shop in order to buy such things as souvenirs, toiletries and snacks. There are leisure facilities such as a pool and table tennis table and reading material including bibles.
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. JULY 10 Feria
Gen 28:10-22 Ps 91:1-6, 14-16 Mt 9:18-26
Ps 1,2,3 1 Sam 15:1-3, 7-23 Acts 9:10b-31
Ps 4, 7 Num 32:1-6, 16-27 Lk 23:44-56a
TUES. JULY 11 St. Benedict of Nursia, Abbot, Patron of Europe, c.540
Acts 2:42-47a Ps 34:1-8 Jn 15:12-17
Ps 5, 6 1Sam 15:24-35 Acts 9:32-43
Ps 10, 11 Num 35:1-3, 9-15, 30-34 Lk 23:56b - 24:11
WED. JULY 12 Nathan Soderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931
Gen 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Ps 33:1-4, 18-22 Mt 10:1-7
Ps 119:1-24 1 Sam 16:1-13 Acts 10:1-16
Ps 12, 13, 14 Dt 1:1-18 Lk 24:13-35
THU. JULY 13 St. Henry, Missionary Bishop in Finland, 1150
1Cor 4:9-13 Ps 96 Mk 4:30-32
Ps 18:1-20 1 Sam 16:14 – 17:11 Acts 10:17-33
Ps 18:21-50 Dt 3:18-28 Lk 24:36-53
FRI. JULY 14 St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1274
Eph 3:8-12 Ps 19:7-10 Mt 5:13-16
Ps 16, 17 1 Sam 17:17-30 Acts 10:34-48
Ps 22 Dt 31:7-13, 24-32:4 Mk 1:1-13
SAT. JULY 15 St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, c.862
Gen 49:29-33 Ps 105:1-7 Mt 10:24-33
Ps 20, 21:1-7 1 Sam 17:31-49 Acts 11:1-18
Ps 110:1-5; 116, 117 Dt 34:1-12 Mk 1:14-28
SUN. JULY 16 Pentecost 6
Is 55:10-13 Ps 65:9-13 Rom 8:1-11 Mt 13:1-9, 18-23
Ps 148, 149, 150 1 Sam 17:50 – 18:4 Rom 10:4-17
Ps 114, 115 Jos 1:1-18 Mt 23:29-39
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017
MASS TIMES
MON. JULY 10 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JULY 11 St. Benedict of Nursia, Abbot, Patron of Europe, c.540
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. JULY 12 Nathan Soderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, 1931
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. JULY 13 St. Henry, Missionary Bishop in Finland, 1150
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. JULY 14 St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 1274
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JULY 15 St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, c.862 SUN. JULY 16 Pentecost 6
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
Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin 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
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