Solemn Mass
The Day of Pentecost | June 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, Church 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 10:30 am Solemn Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 4:00 pm Evensong & Benediction, Church ______________________________________________________________________ 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 SONG TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Lord, Holy Spirit, You blow like the wind in a thousand paddocks, Inside and outside the fences, You blow where you wish to blow. Lord, Holy Spirit, You are the sun who shines on the little plant, You warm him gently, you give him life, You raise him up to become a tree with many leaves. Lord, Holy Spirit, You are as the mother eagle with her young, Holding them in peace under your feathers. On the highest mountain you have built your nest, Above the valley, above the storms of the world, Where no hunter ever comes. Lord, Holy Spirit, You are the bright cloud in whom we hide, In whom we know already that the battle has been won. You bring us to our Brother Jesus To rest our heads upon his shoulder. Lord, Holy Spirit, You are the kind fire who does not cease to burn, Consuming us with flames of love and peace, Driving us out like sparks to set the world on fire. Lord, Holy Spirit, In the love of friends you are building a new house, Heaven is with us when you are with us. You are singing your song in the hearts of the poor. Guide us, wound us, heal us. Bring us to the Father. James K. Baxter from The New Zealand Prayer Book, pp.157-58 . 4 | SOLEMN MASS
Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Veni Creator Spiritus — Piet Rippen At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT The Spirit of the Lord hath filled the whole world, alleluia: and that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the voice, alleluia. Psalm Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. Glory be . . . Spíritus Dómini – Healey Willan GREETING
PROCESSION
During the solemn procession the hymn on the following page will be sung. A station will be made during the procession; the versicle, response and prayer for this are on page 8.
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HYMN
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STATION COLLECT
All
The Apostles did speak with other tongues, alleluia. The wonderful works of God, alleluia.
All
Let us pray. Holy Father, who poured down thy Spirit upon the waiting Church, that the good news of his love might be heard in all the earth: Grant that we, who have been named the disciples of thy Son, may obey his command to proclaim the gospel of salvation; who liveth and reigneth, now and forever. Amen.
KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Communion service in C — John Ireland
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Be seated when the Celebrant is seated
Glory be to God on high, and in earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly king, God the Father almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, †art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. 8 | SOLEMN MASS
COLLECT OF THE DAY
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
All
Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, who didst fulfil the promises of Easter by sending us thy Holy Spirit and opening to every race and nation the way of life eternal, keep us in the unity of thy Spirit, that every tongue may tell of thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Stand
The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader
Be seated A reading from the Book of Acts.
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs - in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and SOLEMN MASS | 9
said, "They are filled with new wine." But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 'In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'" Acts 2:1-21
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
O Lord, how manifold are your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, creatures both small and great. All of them look to you to give them their food in due season. Antiphon You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; and so you renew the face of the earth. May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; may the Lord rejoice in all his works. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will praise my God while I have my being. Antiphon Psalm 104:25-26, 28, 31-32, 34 10 | SOLEMN MASS
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, "Abba! Father!" it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. Romans 8:14-17
Sub-deacon All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Alleluia. O send forth thy Spirit and they shall be made: and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Alleluia. Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of thy faithful people, and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Emitte Spiritum (Mode V)
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SEQUENCE HYMN
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Stand
HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid." John 14:8-17, 25-27
SERMON
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The Liturgy of Baptism PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATES
Be seated
The parents and sponsors, with the candidate for baptism, stand before the celebrant in the chancel. Celebrant
The candidate for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Sponsors
I present Haines Olive Birch to receive the sacrament of Baptism. The Celebrant addresses the parents and sponsors, on behalf of the child.
Will you be responsible for seeing that this child you present is nurtured in the faith and life of the Christian community? Parents/Sponsors I will, with God’s help. Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents/Sponsors I will, with God’s help. Do you renounce Satan and all of the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Parents/Sponsors I renounce them. Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Parents/Sponsors I renounce them. Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Parents/Sponsors I renounce them. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Saviour? Parents/Sponsors I do. Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Parents/Sponsors I do. Do you promise to obey him as your Lord? Parents/Sponsors I do.
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All stand
All
Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support this person in her life in Christ? We will.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE To Christ, the Lamb who was slain, and who now lives in the glory of the Father, with joy and hope let us raise the voice of prayer. Let us pray.
Leader All
All All
After each petition this response is said: Let us pray to the Lord. Hear us, Lord of Glory! 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.
The Celebrant concludes the prayers with the following collect.
All
Giver of life, receive all we offer you this day. Let the Spirit you bestow on your Church continue to work in the world through the hearts of all who believe. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
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RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS Dear friends, through the paschal mystery we have been buried with Christ in baptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life. Let us let us join with this person who is committing herself to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. All
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Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, The Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in God the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return unto the Lord? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.
All
Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the earth? I will, with God’s help.
BAPTISM The candidate is presented by name to the celebrant, who then pours upon her the baptismal water blessed at the Easter Vigil, saying
All
I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The celebrant makes the sign of the cross on her forehead, saying,
All
I sign you with the cross, and mark you as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.
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PRAYER OVER THE NEWLY BAPTIZED The celebrant, at a place in the full sight of the congregation, prays over the newly baptized, saying,
All
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon this your servant the forgiveness of sin, and have raised her to the new life of grace. Sustain her, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give her an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
GIVING OF THE LIGHT The newly baptized is given a lighted candle. Celebrant All
Receive the light of Christ, to show that you have passed from darkness to light. Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Celebrant All
Let us welcome the newly baptized. We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
PEACE
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. 18 | SOLEMN MASS
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
Confirm, O God, what you have wrought in us. For the sake of your temple, which is in Jerusalem, kings shall bring gifts to you, alleluia. Confirma hoc, Deus (Mode IV)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 142 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Sing to Him In Whom Creation Sing to him in whom creation Found its shape and origin; Spirit, moving on the waters, Troubled by the God within; Source of breath to all things breathing, Life in whom all lives begin. Sing to God, the close companion Of our inmost thoughts and ways; Who, in showing us his wonders, Is himself the power to gaze; And his will, to those who listen, By a still small voice conveys. Holy men, both priest and prophet, Caught his accents, spoke his word, His the truth behind the wisdoms Which as yet know not our Lord; He the love of God eternal, Which in Christ was seen and heard.
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Tell of how the ascended Jesus Armed a people for his own; How a hundred men and women Turned the known world upside down, To its dark and furthest corners by the Wind of Whitsun blown. Pray we then, O Lord the Spirit, On our lives, descend in might; Let thy flame break out within us, Fire our hearts and clear our sight, Till, white-hot in thy possession, We too set the world alight. Praise, O praise the Holy Spirit, Praise the Father, praise the Word, Source, and Truth, and Inspiration, Trinity in deep accord: Through thy Voice which speaks within us We thy creatures own thee Lord.
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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, according to whose most true promise thou dost pour forth thy Spirit upon us, filling us with gifts and leading us into all truth: who dost give us power to proclaim the gospel to all nations and to serve thee as a royal priesthood. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and singing:
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS
Stand
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. Communion service in C — John Ireland SOLEMN MASS | 21
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
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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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 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Communion service in C — John Ireland
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.
MOTET O Spirit all-embracing and counselor all-wise, unbounded splendour gracing a shoreless sea of skies: unfailing is your treasure, unfading your reward; surpassing worldly pleasure, the riches you afford. come, stream of endless flowing and rescue us from death; come wind of springtime blowing, and warm us by your breath. O Beauty ever blazing in flower, field, and face, you show yourself amazing in unexpected place. We see you and remember what once our dreams had been; you fan the glowing ember and kindle hope within. Come fire of glory gracious, bless all who trust in you; undying flame tenacious, burn in your church anew. Come, passion’s power holy, your insight here impart, and give your servants lowly an understanding heart to know your care more clearly when faith and love are tried, to seek you more sincerely when false ideals have died: for vision we implore you, for wisdom’s pure delight; in prayer we come before you to wait upon your light. O Spirit all-embracing — Joel Martinson
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 655 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling Holy Spirit, ever dwelling in the holiest realms of light; Holy Spirit, ever brooding o’er a world of gloom and night; Holy Spirit, ever raising those of earth to thrones on high; living, life imparting Spirit, you we praise and magnify. Holy Spirit, ever living as the church’s very life; Holy Spirit, ever striving through us in a ceaseless strife; Holy Spirit, ever forming in the church the mind of Christ; you we praise with endless worship for your gifts and fruits unpriced. Holy Spirit, ever working through the church’s ministry, quickening, strengthening, and absolving setting captive sinners free; Holy Spirit, ever binding age to age and soul to soul in communion never ending you we worship and extol.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
All
Let us pray. Father, may we who have received this eucharist live in the unity of thy Holy Spirit, that we may show forth his gifts to all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
BLESSING
All
Remain standing May the Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, give you the grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and strengthen you to proclaim the word and works of God: 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
REGINA COELI
All
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia! For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!
All
Let us pray. O God, by the resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you have brought joy to the whole world: grant that, with the help of his mother the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN
Stand 645 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Come down O love divine Come down, O Love divine, seek thou this soul of mine, and visit it with thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing.
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O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; and let thy glorious light shine ever on my sight, and clothe me round, the while my path illuming. Let holy charity mine outward vesture be, and lowliness become mine inner clothing; true lowliness of heart, which takes the humbler part, and o’er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. And so the yearning strong, with which the soul will long, shall far outpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace, till Love create a place wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling.
POSTLUDE Toccata et Grand Choeur sur ‘Veni Creator’ — Denis Bédard
During the postlude, you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Parish Centre for refreshments. For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy. Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.
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The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Sanctuary Guild members: Sadie Garret; Barbara Gillett; Patricia Harris; Betty Hartman; Molly Hay; Inez Hills; and Bertha Hoer.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY This week I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about baptism. Some of us were baptised as infants, some choose baptism as adults, but what is it? Baptism is a promise, a commitment to a life obedient to God and a proclamation of belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. In baptism we actively turn away from sin, and make a conscious commitment to living the Jesus way. In the movie The Matrix (1999) Morpheus tells Neo the protagonist, “unfortunately no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself.” Baptism and a life with Jesus is like this. It can never be fully explained. You can’t be told what it is. We do our best to interpret and figure out what it is meant to be, but at the end of the day, we have to jump in and see it for ourselves, through worship, prayer, and life together. In baptism we receive more than we can ask or imagine, but we have to remain open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives and the call of Jesus, each of us bringing our gifts to the church.
My prayer for us here at St. James’ is that we would all become part of a small group where we can study and feast on the word of God together, and grow in faith and community. I pray that each of us will be open to our gifts and put them to use in God’s service. Baptism, salvation and the love of God are freely given gifts that require us to respond actively, joyfully and with thanksgiving. My hope is that each of us will take on one act of service here at St. James’, according to our gifts. All of us have something to offer, and many are carrying loads that could be shared ministries. Ask yourself, what are your gifts? What could you do to serve in God’s church? Not sure? Think you don’t have time? Not true. I guarantee that in finding one way to serve here in this place, you will receive more than you can ask or imagine in return.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Our Parish
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
Think about it and come speak to your clergy team about it. See you soon, Mother Lucy
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ 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 pm in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Parish Centre EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Church
OUR PARISH CORPUS CHRISTI Thurs. June 20, 6.30 pm Solemn Mass, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction FORMATION The third session on the Apocrypha will take place in the Parish Centre at 6.00 pm on Thursday 13 June. Contact Fr. Matthew for more information.
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PARISH COUNCIL Sat. June 22, 10:15 am (coffee from 10 am) The meeting will include reflections from Mother Lucy on her pilgrimage to Compostela, feedback from Diocesan Synod, and a look-ahead to General Synod. Please submit items for discussion at the Council to the Secretary, Reece Wrightman, via the parish office. SABBATICAL LEAVE Deacon Joyce will be taking six months welldeserved sabbatical leave from her liturgical and pastoral duties, from June to November inclusive. This will be a time of rest, reflection and renewal. Whilst she will still be worshiping with us, please refrain from burdening her with parish business. 10:30 AM SUNDAY MASS As it may not be possible to have the ministry of a deacon every Sunday, in accordance with common practice the 10:30 am service will be described as “Solemn Mass”, being the principal parish celebration (whether technically it is “High Mass” or “Sung Mass”). AWAY Fr. Kevin is on vacation until June 11. He will not be responding to email while away.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS ABORIGINAL DAY CELEBRATIONS at the Diocesan Office Wed. June 19, 11 am to 2 pm 1410 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver BC The date of June 21 was chosen to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day because it corresponds to the summer solstice, and a time of year that many Indigenous groups have traditionally celebrated their culture and heritage. Bob Baker (Squamish Ancestral name is S7aplek, Hawaiian name is Lanakila) and other members of the Coast Salish People will welcome us to their territory, and we will celebrate together in the beautiful gardens surrounding the Synod Office. Please come and share a relaxing summer afternoon of music and dance, good food and good conversation! Welcome: Bob Baker (Squamish Ancestral name is S7aplek.) Welcome: Archbishop Melissa Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga'a Dancers CEO Kevin Barlow Metro Vancouver Aboriginal Executive Council V’ni Dansi, Yvonne Chartrand Metis Dancers Inspector Suzanne Muir and Constable Richard Lavallee VPD Love Medicine, the Big Drum Lunch Closing comments In friendship, Jerry Adams, Aboriginal Justice Coordinator jadams@vancouver.anglican.ca 604.684.6306 local 21
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. JUNE 10 Feria
2 Cor 1:1-7 Ps 34:1-8 Mt 5:1-12
Ps 56, 57 Dt 30:1-10 2 Cor 10:1-18
Ps 64, 65 Ec 7:1-14 Lk 18:31-43
TUES. JUNE 11 St. Barnabas the Apostle
Is 42:5-12 Ps 112 Mt 10:7-16
Ps 15, 67 Sir 31:3-11 Acts 4:32-37
Ps 19, 146 Job 29:1-16 Acts 9:26-31
WED. JUNE 12 Feria
2 Cor 3:4-11 Ps 99 Mt 5:17-19
Ps 72 Dt 31:30 – 32:14 2 Cor 11:21b-33
Ps 119:73-96 Ec 9:11-18 Lk 19:11-27
THU. June 13 St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Teacher of the Faith, 1231
2 Cor 3:12 – 4:6 Ps 85:7-13 Mt 5:20-26
Ps 71 Sir 44:19 – 45:5 2 Cor 12:1-10
Ps 74 Ec 11:1-8 Lk 19:28-40
FRI. JUNE 14 Feria
2 Cor 4:7-15 Ps 116:9-17 Mt 5:27-32
Ps 69:1-23, 31-38 Sir 45:6-16 2 Cor 12:11-21
Ps 73 Ec 11:9 – 12:14 Lk 19:41-48
SAT. JUNE 15 Feria
2 Cor 5:14-21 Ps 103:1-12 Mt 5:33-37
Ps 75, 76 Sir 46:1-10 2 Cor 13:1-14
Ps 104 Sir 42:15-25 Eph 3:14-21
SUN. JUNE 16 The Most Holy Trinity
Pr 8:1-4, 22-31 Ps 8 Rom 5:1-5 Jn 16:12-15
Ps 146, 147 Sir 43:1-12 Eph 4:1-16
Ps 111, 112, 113 Job 38:1-11; 42:1-5 Jn 1:1-18
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE
MASS TIMES
MON. JUNE 10 Feria
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JUNE 11 St. Barnabas the Apostle
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. JUNE 12 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. June 13 St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Teacher of the Faith, 1231
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. JUNE 14 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JUNE 15 Feria SUN. JUNE 16 The Most Holy Trinity
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
PARISH STAFF
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
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.
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