High Mass
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost | July 16, 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 A TRADITIONAL CALL TO WORSHIP: VENITE – A SONG OF TRIUMPH
O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us heartily rejoice in the rock of our salvation. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving and be glad in him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God and a great king above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth and the heights of the mountains are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands have moulded the dry land. Come, let us worship and bow down and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand.
O that today you would listen to his voice: 'Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, on that day at Massah in the wilderness, 'When your forebears tested me, and put me to the proof, though they had seen my works. 'Forty years long I detested that generation and said, "This people are wayward in their hearts; they do not know my ways." 'So I swore in my wrath, "They shall not enter into my rest."' Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen. Psalm 95
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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand. HYMN 466 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Thou Whose Almighty Word
Thou, whose almighty word chaos and darkness heard, and took their flight; hear us, we humbly pray, and where the gospel day sheds not its glorious ray, let there be light. Thou, who didst come to bring on thy redeeming wing healing and sight, health to the sick in mind, sight to the inly blind, O now to all mankind let there be light. Spirit of truth and love, life-giving, holy Dove, speed forth thy flight; move o’er the water's face, bearing the lamp of grace, and in earth's darkest place let there be light. Blessèd and holy Three, glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might; boundless as ocean's tide rolling in fullest pride, through the earth far and wide let there be light. 6 | HIGH MASS
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, 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.
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 Isaiah. For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing for which I sent it. For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle and it shall be to the Lord for a memorial, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. Isaiah 55:10-13
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
You visit the earth and water it abundantly; you make it very plenteous; the river of God is full of water. You prepare the grain, for so you provide for the earth. You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; with heavy rain you soften the ground and bless its increase. Antiphon You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths overflow with plenty. May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, and the hills be clothed with joy. Antiphon Psalm 65:9-13 HIGH MASS | 9
EPISTLE READING Reader
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law indeed it cannot, and 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. Romans 8:1-11
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the Alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Alleluia. You, O God, are praised in Zion; to you shall vows be performed in Jerusalem. Alleluia. O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come. Alleluia. Te decet hymnus (Mode VI)
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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. That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: "Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen! Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty." Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Deacon Allll
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated
Deacon Joyce Locht (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
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you, my God, I put my trust; let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me; let none who look to you be put to shame. Ad te levavi (Mode II)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.
451 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — King of Love, O Christ, We Crown You King of love, O Christ, we crown you Lord of thought and Lord of will, each demand of your high challenge dedicated to fulfil; we with you by grace coworkers, till, where human foot has trod, peoples, kings, dominions, races, own the empire of our God King of life, you have created wheat in golden harvest spread: make your servants strong to serve you by the gift of daily bread. Feed us with your body broken, with your blood outpoured sustain, that our souls divinely strengthened may the life eternal gain. King of mercy, you have saved us from the haunting sense of loss, nailing in your vast compassion sin’s indictment to the cross. Those who love, by your sore anguish, from the past you cleanse and free, breathing words of absolution throned and reigning from the tree. King triumphant, King victorious, take your throne our hearts within, lest the might of fierce temptation snare us into deadly sin. By the Spirit’s rich anointing, grant us strength life’s race to run, till the power of sin be vanquished, till the prize of God be won.
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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
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. 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:
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Stand
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
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+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.
All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.
HYMN
Sit or kneel 275 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Blessed Jesu, Mary’s Son Blessed Jesu, Mary’s son, For mankind to earth thou camest, But the saving battle won, Now at God’s right hand thou reignest: On thy people pour thy blessing, Gathered here, thy name confessing. By this sacramental sign, Token of thy bitter passion, Through these gifts of bread and wine, Thine own image in us fashion: By this food thy grace doth send us From all ills of soul defend us. In this mystery of grace Which we celebrate before thee, Come, O Saviour, show thy face To the faithful who adore thee: All our sins by thee forgiven, Grant us here the joys of heaven.
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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
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 345 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — King of Glory, King of Peace King of glory, King of peace, I will love thee; and that love may never cease, I will move thee. Thou hast granted my request, thou hast heard me; thou didst note my working breast, thou hast spared me. Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing thee, and the cream of all my heart I will bring thee. Though my sins against me cried, thou didst clear me; and alone, when they replied, thou didst hear me. Seven whole days, not one in seven, I will praise thee; in my heart, though not in heaven, I can raise thee. Small it is, in this poor sort to enroll thee; e'en eternity's too short to extol thee.
POSTLUDE Tuba Tune in D — Craig Sellar Lang During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Rectory to enjoy coffee hour conversation.
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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 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.
The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory 0f God
and in thanks for many blessings, from Reece Wrightman.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY A Call to Prayer and Action for our Friends and Neighbours in the Central Interior! I know that many have already been praying for our friends and neighbour throughout the Central Interior during this devastating time of wildfires. Many of us have family and friends who have had to flee their homes and communities in the last few days and are just now learning that many will be out of their homes for even more days. Like you, I have been following the news and using social media to follow the whereabouts of the family of God within the Central Interior. Our clergy and lay leaders have been doing outstanding ministry as they respond to the displacement of people, and they have also been keeping us informed at the Territory Office. All the residents of the Territory and beyond need our help now during this terrifying time!
What can we do? A Call to Prayer! I invite you to set time aside to pray for the residents of our communities and for those who are working to control and put out the fires and protect the effected cities. Gather with your friends to pray or organize
a special time of prayer in your parish churches. Please be in touch with those who have family living and working in the area and assure them of our support and friendship. We are here to help. Of special concern are the many volunteer fire fighters and emergency response people– many of them who worship with us–and who have been doing extraordinary duties since Friday to care for our communities. I ask that you be mindful of those in our communities who have in the past experienced wildfires and the loss of homes. The images that we see on TV and the smell of smoke in the air are trigging memories for some within our parish communities. Please gather them in and ensure we remember those who will have a difficult time.
People around the world are praying for us. I am aware that the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer has a special call for prayer out amongst their network. Our partner diocese of Montreal has assured us of their prayerful support and many more dioceses
I know have been holding us in pray as well. Yesterday, at the prayer vigil at St Paul’s two song that we sang have kept me reassured of God’s never failing presence with us in the midst of these difficult times for us: Like a Rock, God is under our Feet. Like the starry night sky God is over our head. Like the sun on the horizon God is ever before. Like the river runs to ocean, our home is in God evermore. (More Voices 92) And a song that has become prayer for me.... O healing river, send down your waters Send down your waters, upon the land. (CP 578) It may seem that we are alone at the moment but we have many who are reaching out to us in prayer, in concrete offers of help and in care for us. And we know that our home is in God evermore! Blessings, +Barbara Andrews, Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’
PAX It is hoped to publish a Michaelmas edition of Pax at the end of September, including inter alia, a review of this past year. Paul Stanwood will be pleased to receive contributions (500 words max) via the office or at stap@shaw.ca.
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the 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 RECONCILIATION FEAST 2017 We are glad to announce that a generous bidder has given the $750 to acquire the painting “Prayers” by Garnet Tobacco. We are grateful for this significant contribution to the Reconciliation Feast. REQUIEM MASS Sat. July 22 Requiem Mass will be offered for Shimla, the mother of Sam Battachrajee, one of our servers, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at 4.00 pm. Sam will be pleased to welcome any of his St. James’ friends. 20 | THE THURIBLE
CHORAL SCHOLARSHIPS A long-standing tradition of Anglican churches is the rôle of Choral Scholar – a university student who receives a scholarship in exchange for singing in the choir. The programme adds voices to our choir, improving the tone, and balance – and also offers students a marvellous opportunity to gain experience singing some of the finest choral works and learning a wide range of church music. Additionally, the benefits of this programme continue throughout the year, as also over the summer months the music ministry is supported by our Choral Scholars. Based on the success over the past year, the Trustees have agreed to support the Choral Scholarship programme for another season starting in September in a fund-matching model. A number of generous donations have already been received from individual parishioners, and we are in need of some additional help. If you appreciate music, please consider supporting the Choral Scholarship programme. You can use the donation envelope from the pew and write 2435 Music Scholarship on the envelope. Or, go to www.stjames.bc.ca/donate to give online and specify 2435 Music Scholarship as the purpose of your donation. 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
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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 18 Barolome de las Casas, Bishop, Friar, & Missionary, 1566
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 19 St. Macrina, Religious & Teacher of the Faith, 379
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
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
DATE
DAILY MASS
MON. JULY 17 St. Margaret of Antioch in Pisidia, Martyr, 304
THU. JULY 20 Feria
Ex 3:13-20 Ps 105:1-15 Mt 11:28-30
FRI. JULY 21 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 22 St. Mary Magdalene
Judith 9:1, 11-14 Ps 42:1-7 Jn 20:1-3, 11-18
Ps 116 Zeph 3:14-20 Mk 15:37 – 16:7
Ps 42, 43 Jos 6:1-14 Mk 3:10b-35
SUN. JULY 23 St. James’ the Apostle
Jer 45:1-5 Ps 7:1-10 Acts 11:27 – 12:3
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
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017
MASS TIMES
MON. JULY 17 St. Margaret of Antioch in Pisidia, Martyr, 304
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JULY 18 Barolome de las Casas, Bishop, Friar, & Missionary, 1566
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. JULY 19 St. Macrina, Religious & Teacher of the Faith, 379
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. JULY 20 Feria
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. JULY 21 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JULY 22 St. Mary Magdalene
4:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
SUN. JULY 23 St. James’ the Apostle
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