Solemn Mass
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost | July 14, 2019 | 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, Parish Centre 10:30 am Solemn Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | SOLEMN 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. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection Some went down to the sea in ships and plied their trade in deep waters; They beheld the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep. Then he spoke, and a stormy wind arose, which tossed high the waves of the sea. They mounted up to the heavens and fell back to the depths; their hearts melted because of their peril. They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wits’ end. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper and quieted the waves of the sea. Then were they glad because of the calm, and he brought them to the harbour they were bound for. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his mercy and the wonders he does for his children. Let them exalt him in the congregation of the people and praise him in the council of the elders. Psalm 107.23-32 BAS Psalter
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE
At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand. HYMN 205 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — The Day of Resurrection The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; the passover of gladness, the passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, our Christ hath brought us over, with hymns of victory. Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light; and listening to his accents, may hear, so calm and plain, his own "All hail!" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth the song begin! the round world keep high triumph, and all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end. 6 | SOLEMN MASS
Stand
KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Missa brevis — PJ Janson
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, thou hast made us for thyself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee. May we find peace in thy service, and in the world to come, see thee face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader
Be seated A reading from the Book of Isaiah. But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honoured, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, ‘Give them up’, and to the south, ‘Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth— everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.’ Isaiah 43:1-7
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You trace my journeys and my resting-places and are acquainted with all my ways. Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, but you, O Lord, know it altogether. Antiphon You press upon me behind and before and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain to it. Antiphon Where can I go then from your Spirit? where can I flee from your presence? If I climb up to heaven, you are there; if I make the grave my bed, you are there also. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there your hand will lead me and your right hand hold me fast. Antiphon Psalm 139:1-10
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SECOND READING Reader
A reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the Alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Alleluia. Christ is risen, and hath showed light unto us: whom he hath redeemed with his most precious blood. Alleluia. I have chosen you out of the world: that ye should go and bring fruit, and that your fruit should remain. Alleluia. Surrexit Christus (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. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.’ Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went towards the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’ She said to them, ‘They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.’ When she had said this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? For whom are you looking?’ Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to him in Hebrew, ‘Rabbouni!’ (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, ‘Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” ’ Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord’; and she told them that he had said these things John 20:1-18
Deacon Allll
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
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SERMON
Be Seated Mother Lucy Price (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
Stand
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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
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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.
Stand
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
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PEACE
Stand We acknowledge that we gather on the unceded ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations. We acknowledge elders past and present as we seek reconciliation amongst all who call Canada home.
All
May the living Christ lead us all on pathways of reconciliation and peace. Amen.
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
O God, my God; eagerly I seek you. I will lift up my hands in your Name, alleluia. Deus, Deus meus (Mode II)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 525 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — The Church’s One Foundation The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord; we are his new creation by water and the word: from heav'n he came and sought us to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought us, and for our life he died. Elect from ev'ry nation, yet one o'er all the earth, our charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth; one glorious name we hallow, partake one holy food, and to one hope we follow, with ev'ry grace endued.
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Though with dismay and wonder we see the church oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed: yet saints their watch are keeping, their cry goes up, "How long?" And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. 'Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of our war, we wait the consummation of peace forevermore; till with the vision glorious our longing eyes are blessed, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. Yet we on earth have union with the God the Three-in-One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee.
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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; For thou art the fountain of light and life for all thy creation: thou hast made us in thine own image, and dost raise us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour. 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. Missa brevis — PJ Janson SOLEMN MASS | 19
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.
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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.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world : have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Missa brevis — PJ Janson
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 wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.
MOTET Rise up, my love, my fair one, And come away. For lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone. The flowers appear upon the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come. Arise my love, my fair one, And come away. Rise up, my love — Healey Willan
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 66 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love And now, O Father, mindful of the love that bought us, once for all, on Calvary's tree, and having with us him that pleads above, we here present, we here spread forth to thee that only offering perfect in thine eyes, the one true, pure, immortal sacrifice. Look, Father, look on his anointed face, and only look on us as found in him; look not on our misusings of thy grace, our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim. For lo! Between our sins and their reward we set the passion of thy Son our Lord. And then for those, our dearest and our best, by this prevailing presence we appeal: O fold them closer to thy mercy's breast; O do thine utmost for their souls' true weal; from tainting mischief keep them pure and clear, and crown thy gifts with strength to persevere. And so we come: O draw us to thy feet, most patient Saviour, who canst love us still; and by this food, so awesome and so sweet, deliver us from every touch of ill. In thine own service make us glad and free, and grant us never more to part with thee.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
Celebrant
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Living God, in this sacrament we have shared in thy eternal kingdom. May we who taste this mystery forever serve thee in faith, hope, and love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
BLESSING Celebrant
All
Remain standing The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy 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 486 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav'n 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 ev'ry 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, 'til in heav'n we take our place, 'til we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.
POSTLUDE Prelude in E flat (BWV 552a) — J. S. Bach During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Parish Centre to enjoy coffee hour conversation.
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Missa Brevis No 1 — PJ Janson Written in August, 2018 by PJ Janson, St James’ Assistant Organist, today's Mass setting bears the dedication 'In memory of Janis Waller' — a faithful member of long standing of St James' SOLEMN MASS Choir. Janis was an intrepid St James’ parishioner for decades; she was often the first to see a need and respond accordingly. Missa brevis No 1 is a simple and mostly syllabic setting which ensures the intelligibility of the Mass text, while the effect is to aid contemplation and devotion. The Kyrie has a sense of gravitas and harkens to the past, as its melody embraces the melodic constraints as codified by the Benedictine monk Guido de Arezzo ( ca 991 – 1033 ) and its harmonies have characteristics of the mediæval Dorian mode. The Sanctus commences with high voices singing extended harmonies, commonly-used in choral music of today, its æthereal sound musically representing the word ‘holy.’ The Benedictus is intoned by the lower voices and as altos & sopranos join, the attentive listener will recognise a fleeting reference to the theme of Elgar's Enigma Variation ‘Nimrod.' An alto solo begins the Agnus Dei, and its melody recalls the modal character of the Kyrie. A greater urgency is evident in the second statement of the Agnus Dei as the harmonies become more intense. The sopranos commence the third line of the Agnus Dei in an echo-like manner and are joined by the altos on the phrase qui tollis peccata mundi ('who takes away the sin of the world'). And just then, on the word mundi, almost seamlessly, but surprisingly, the harmonies change — as if for a moment we get a glimpse of another world. The final words of the Agnus Dei, donna nobis pacem, are sung thrice, and as the music comes to a conclusion it exudes a sense of peace, bringing to remembrance the promise of John 14:27. The Choir continue to miss Janis since her passing in July of 2018, and wish to dedicate today’s rendition of Missa brevis No 1 to the glory of God and the memory of Janis Waller, our dear colleague and friend.
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For prayer requests please call 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. 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 to the Glory of God and in gratitude for the life & witness of Janis Waller, from her friends & family, and in memory of John Heng from his loving family.
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY As many of you know, I’m privileged to have returned recently from an Alaskan cruise. We were able to marvel at the wonders of the deep, and the majesty of the creation: land and seascape, marine, animal and bird wildlife. It was a truly awesome experience. The second Sunday in July is often observed as Sea Sunday, so on Thursday evening this week I was glad to join the Mission to Seafarers on the Magic Hornblower to sail around Burrard Inlet, Vancouver Harbour. Passing close by the various terminals on the south and north shores, we were reminded of the busy-ness of the port, the largest in Canada, and the third largest in North America. The port has annually over 3,100 foreign vessel calls, a cargo tonnage of 147 million tonnes, container volume of 3.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit, twenty feet being a container-length), cargo value of over $240 billion; over 240 cruise sailings and 900,000 cruise passengers. Living day by day with the port on our doorstep, it is easy to forget the enormous scale of its operation, and its significance for the sustenance of
not only our city and province, but the whole country and beyond. We were reminded too of the demanding realities of life at sea – and in port – for seafarers: often at the mercy of the elements, months away from home and family (a crew member on our cruise-ship was telling me how much he was longing to see his 3 year-old son, and how he was growing), living at very close quarters with a small number of colleagues. The Mission to Seafarers, along with other like-minded charities, offers here in Vancouver and ports across the world a place of warmth, welcome and service to seafarers, so often alone in strange places far from home. Visit flyingangel.ca to find out more about the Mission’s work here on our doorstep. “Some went down to the sea in ships and plied their trade in deep waters; … They beheld the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep… Then were they glad because the Lord brought them to the harbour they were bound for.” (From Psalm 107 – see Reflection.)
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Give thanks today and pray for all Seafarers, for the Mission and all who support them. 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 Parish Centre SOLEMN MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After Solemn Mass in the Parish Centre HOLY HOUR, EVENING PRAYER & BENEDICTION 4:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH WELCOME We are delighted to welcome at Solemn Mass today five Delegates to General Synod, the Right Reverend Bruce Myers, Bishop of Quebec, and our celebrant this morning, Joyce Badley, Robert Camara, Lucy Netser and Edward Simonton. There will be an opportunity to greet them at Coffee Hour. At 12.15 pm you may wish to join Synod Delegates in viewing a video on the work of the Street Outreach Initiative, in the Bishops’ Room. Please continue to pray for the General Synod as its meeting continues this week, for the new Primate and for our Anglican Church of Canada, that, as Mother Lucy wrote last Sunday, “we may move forward together as the Church of Christ.
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TODAY: HONOURING JANIS In July 2018 the St James Choir lost Janis Waller, a faithful member of long standing. PJ Janson, our Assistant Organist, has written a splendid Missa brevis in Janis’ memory. The choir are delighted to honour the memory of Janis by premiering this Mass setting at the Solemn Mass today, the Sunday nearest Janis’ passing. THE ARCHBISHOP Please remember particularly in your prayers Archbishop Melissa, who as we go to press is still in hospital awaiting test results re intermittent and recurring fevers. OUTREACH COMMITTEE Earlier this year a grant of $1,500 was made to St. Hilda’s Church, Sechelt’s “Spread the Light” Capital Campaign, to fund urgent restoration work. Of the $1,300,000 required, $854,000 have been raised. The following letter of thanks has been received: Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. James’, Thank you so much for your generous grant to our Restoration Fund. We are delighted to welcome the community back into our Church building, and very grateful for your support for our ministry in Sechelt. God’s blessing be on you all. The Lord is Risen, Alleluia! for St. Hilda’s Restoration Committee Please remember in your prayers Fr. Clarence Li, former assistant priest at St. James’, as he leaves St. Hilda’s to take up the position of Executive Director of the Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living in July. FOOD BANK DONATIONS Thank you for all the donations to date, the boxes are beginning to fill. Please keep them coming. You can leave donations in the Narthex, drop them into Open Church on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10 am and 2 pm, or take a box home and fill it! All donations will benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
ST. JAMES’ DAY Sunday, July 28 10:30 am Procession & Solemn Mass Guest Preacher: The Reverend Dr. Malcolm Guite, Girton College, Cambridge, UK Reception after Mass
All are welcome!
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DAILY LECTIONARY MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
Ex 1:8-14, 22 Ps 124 Mt 10:34 – 11:1
Ps 25 1 Sam 18:5-16, 27b -30 Acts 11:19-30
Ps 9, 15 Jos 2:1-14 Mk 1:29-45
TUES. JULY 16 Feria
Ex 2:1-15 Ps 69:1-2, 31-38 Mt 11:20-24
Ps 26, 28 1 Sam 19:1-18 Acts 12:1-17
Ps 36, 39 Jos 2:15-24 Mk 2:1-12
WED. JULY 17 Feria
Ex 3:1-12 Ps 103:1-7 Mt 11:25-27
Ps 38 1 Sam 20:1-23 Acts 12:18-25
Ps 119:25-48 Jos 3:1-13 Mk 2:13-22
THU. July 18 Feria
Ex 3:13-20 Ps 105:1-15 Mt 11:28-30
Ps 37:1-18 1 Sam 20:24-42 Acts 13:1-12
Ps 37:19-42 Jos 3:14 – 4:7 Mk 2:23 – 3:6
FRI. JULY 19 Feria
Ex 11:10 – 12:14 Ps 116:10-17 Mt 12:1-8
Ps 31 1 Sam 21:1-15 Acts 13:13-25
Ps 35 Jos 4:19 – 5:1, 10-15 Mk 3:7-19a
SAT. JULY 20 Feria
Ex 11:10 – 12:14 Ps 116:10-17 Mt 12:1-8
Ps 30, 32 1 Sam 22:1-13 Acts 13:26-43
Ps 42, 43 Jos 6:1-14 Mk 3:19b-35
SUN. JULY 21 6th Sunday after Pentecost
Gen 18:1-10a Ps 15 Col 1:15-28 Lk 10:38-42
Ps 63:1-8, 98 1 Sam 23:7-18 Rom 11:33 – 12:2
Ps 103 Jos 6:15-27 Mt 25:14-30
DATE
DAILY MASS
MON. JULY 15 Feria
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE
MASS TIMES
MON. JULY 15 Feria
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JULY 16 Feria
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. JULY 17 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. July 18 Feria
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. JULY 19 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JULY 20 Feria SUN. JULY 21 6th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am Solemn Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions. THE THURIBLE | 35
CLERGY Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht (on sabbatical leave)
Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. For pastoral care and support please contact the Parish Office in the first instance.
PARISH STAFF Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Peggy Smyth wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Jenny Johnson 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