High Mass
Pentecost | May 19, 2013 | 10:30 AM
Welcome 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 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 9:30 AM
No Formation Session: Formation is on hiatus for the summer
10:30 AM
High Mass
Front cover photo by Sharon Taylor. Flying over the High Altar of St. James’ there is a gilded dove. It can be seen on the underside of the ornate carved canopy, or baldacchinno, high above the altar, which was sent in 1940 from England to Canada, arriving safely through the war-time dangers. This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass 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’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in 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 Richard William Church 1815-1890: Sometimes described as ‘the Anglican Newman’, Richard Church was born in Lisbon and brought up in Florence, going up to Wadham College, Oxford, in 1833, the year of John Keble’s (q.v.) Assize Sermon marking the beginning of the Oxford Movement, of which he wrote the classic history. Elected a fellow of Oriel in 1838 he remained there until he became Rector of Whatley in Somerset in 1852. From there he was appointed as Dean of St. Paul’s, where he exercised a notable ministry as a preacher and teacher. THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT We celebrate today the greatest gift ever made to man. I am not speaking of things done for him, and without him. I am not speaking of the gift of the Father’s Eternal Son to be man’s Redeemer, Brother, Atonement, Pattern. But the gift of today was the greatest change that was ever made to what man is in himself, in his powers and spiritual endowments, in what he can himself become. There have been other great revolutions in his history; crises and epochs which made things heneforth new, in the various stages of that order by which God has been bringing back the word unto Himself. There was the Law, the long discipline of Prophecy, the Cross, the Resurrection, the Ascension. There was the opening message of the Gospel to the Gentiles, the breaking down the middle wall which had separated mankind, the transformation of the Synagogue into the Church Universal. Of course all these profuse outpourings of God’s bounty have altered indefinitely our condition, our hopes, our motives. And there were, besides them, other gifts belonging to what we call the sphere of nature, put into the hands of man, which make him what he is: the homely and familiar arts which so touched the imagination of the ancient poets, and raised their wonder more than they do ours; the discoveries, the capacities, the knowledge of later times, at which even we who possess them, stand amazed. But here is a gift of a different order. It brings with it, indeed, light; it brings with it truth. But the essential and characteristic part of it is, that it brings with it changes within us, - changes unthought of, - in the moral and spiritual nature and capacities of man. It is a gift, altering and raising the powers by which he chooses, and wills, and acts, - the affections, the heart, the character, which make him a moral being, with power to do right, to feel right, to wish and desire right. It is the gift which opens to him, in a degree unknown before, the life of holiness, the life which makes him really like God, really able to know God, to love Him, to live with Him. It is the gift which, in the language of Holy Scripture, has renewed, has created afresh, our nature as men, Christmas is the commemoration of the birthday, the new birth in time, of the Only-begotten, the second Adam, the Head of redeemed Humanity. Pentecost is the commemoration of the birthday of the new birth of Humanity itself; of the day when a new divine power came into the very inmost souls and beings of men, changing them from their old selves, filling them with new energies fresh from the very heart of God, begetting them anew from the deadness of sin, giving them, by a new birth through the Spirit, the power to become the sons of God. R.W. Church, Cathedral and University Sermons, London, 1893, pp. 169-71, Ibid., pp284-88. 4 | HIGH MASS
Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Prelude on ‘Down Ampney’ — John Beaver Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (BuxWV 199) — Dietrich Buxtehude At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
VIDI AQUAM (See facing page)
PROCESSION
During the solemn procession the hymn on page 8 will be sung. A station will be made during the procession; the versicle, response and prayer for this are on page 9.
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VIDI AQUAM
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PROCESSIONAL HYMN
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STATION COLLECT
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The Apostles did speak with other tongues, alleluia. The wonderful works of God, alleluia.
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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.
GREETING
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 G — Charles Hutchings
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Be seated when the Celebrant is seated
Glory be to God on high, and on 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. Communion service in G — Charles Hutchings
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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, who fulfilled 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 THE 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 HIGH MASS | 11
and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" But others sneered and 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
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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
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)
THE SERMON
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Stand
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
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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. HIGH MASS | 17
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 THE PEACE
Stand
The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way. You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.
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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 637 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
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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 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.
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 G — Charles Hutchings
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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.
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LORD’S PRAYER
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. Communion service in G — Charles Hutchings
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. When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine.
COMMUNION MOTET Come, Holy Spirit, Send forth from heaven The ray of thy light. Come, Father of the poor, Come, giver of gifts, Come, light of hearts. Thou best of Consolers, Sweet guest of the soul, Sweet refreshment. In labour, thou art rest, In heat, the tempering, In grief, the consolation. O Light most blessed, Fill the inmost heart Of all thy faithful. Without your grace, There is nothing in us, Nothing that is not harmful. Cleanse what is sordid, Moisten what is arid, Heal what is hurt. Flex what is rigid, Fire what is frigid, Correct what goes astray. Grant to thy faithful, Those trusting in thee, Thy sacred seven-fold gifts. Grant the reward of virtue, Grant the deliverance of salvation, Grant everlasting joy. Veni, Sancte Spiritus — Morten Lauridsen
HYMN
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
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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
Kneel May the Spirit of truth lead thee into all truth, give thee the grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and strengthen thee 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!
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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
POSTLUDE Toccata et Grand Choeur sur ‘Veni Creator’ — Denis Bédard 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 thanksgiving for 41 years of marriage with my wife Janis with love from Paul
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Joos van Ghent, Institution of the Eucharist, Urbino, Galeria Nazionale delle Marche, 1473-1475
Corpus et Sanguis Christi The Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
Thursday, May 30th
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THE MOTHERS’ UNION EDWARDIAN STRAWBERRY TEA Sunday June 23rd - noon to 2pm -local strawberries -home-made sponge cake -real whipped cream -fancy sandwiches -live music
Back by popular demand is the Mothers’ Union Edwardian Strawberry Tea to be held Sunday, June 23, after High Mass, in the Parish Hall. It will be replacing the normal coffee hour on that Sunday. Again we will be offering home-made sandwiches, strawberry shortcake with freshly picked BC strawberries and whipping cream, and tea and coffee. There will be musical entertainment and recitations. It is hoped that parishioners will get into the spirit of Edwardian England by wearing a fancy hat or fascinator for the women; bowtie, cravat, waistcoat and/or boater for the men. If you have holiday plans for that weekend and know you will be away, but would like to purchase a ticket for someone who cannot afford the $10 charge, this would be most appreciated. Last year we were able to give away approximately 10 tickets.
Children under 8 are free. The proceeds will be donated to the MU Northern Clergy Families’ Fund, our primary national fundraiser.
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St. James’ & Community Announcements RECTOR’S STUDY LEAVE UPDATE – Week 3
PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE BISHOP
It has been a remarkable and oftentimes moving week. I interviewed, at length, ten parishioners who represented the breadth of St. James’ membership. Each was given, well in advance, the topics and questions I wanted to explore, with supporting background documentation for those who were really keen. (Please contact the Office if you would like to see the resources in use for these interviews.) I was moved that everyone I asked leaped at the opportunity to be interviewed and the extent to which each parishioner had prepared for the conversation and was willing to speak freely and with candor. Six topics were identified for discussion: Essentials for faith; discipleship, engagement, evangelism and transformation at St. James; and to conclude, the consultation process and sabbatical review as it is unfolding in the Parish. Here are a few of the questions to give you a feel for the ground we covered during the week: How did you come to faith in Jesus Christ? When and how did you become a ‘member’ of St. James’? What capacity and desire do you have to deepen/ reduce your commitment and involvement? How would you describe St. James’ to an enquirer who had no experience of the Parish? If there is one thing you could change about St. James’ what would it be? And how can you participate in that change? Now it will take a few weeks to make a presentation of my findings to the Wardens and develop a plan for communicating with the Parish as a whole. Please let me, or the Wardens, know if you would like more information, or if you are interested in helping us during this season of review. With gratitude, Fr. Mark.
If you would like a copy of the Pastoral Letter written by Bishop Michael Ingham, there are copies available in the Narthex printed on purple paper. Bishop Michael encourages everyone to participate in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s National Event in Vancouver this September 18-21. “Our Indigenous brothers and sisters deserve and need more from us than shame and guilt. They need to know that we can face the truth about ourselves. They need to know that we can move beyond old attitudes and assumptions. They need to know that we are prepared to walk with them in friendship and partnership.” JOINT PENTECOST LETTER Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has issued a joint pastoral letter for Pentecost with Bishop Susan C. Johnson, National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Copies of this letter, printed on purple paper, are available in the Narthex. ROSARY DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY IN MAY Traditionally the month of May is dedicated to Our Lady. This year we will be honouring the Motherhood of Our Lady, with Rosary devotions each Sunday in May, at 9.45am in the Lady Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this time-honoured, traditional devotion to Our Lady.
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St. James’ & Community Announcements CELEBRATION OF MOTHER JESSICA’S
FREE VIEWING OF WE WERE CHILDREN
MINISTRY
June 11
JUNE 2
At the coffee hour following High Mass, we will have the opportunity to celebrate Mother Jessica's years of ministry with us, and an opportunity to wish her and her family best wishes for the future. There will be a presentation of a gift and a purse, and a special cake.
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7:00pm
For over 100 years, Aboriginal children in Canada were legally required to attend church-run boarding schools, an assimilationist practice now regarded as a national and cultural tragedy. We Were Children tells the heartbreaking true story of Lyna Hart and Glen Anaquod, removed from their homes at the ages of four and six and forced to adapt to a strange, threatening new world. Blending stunning dramatic storytelling with unflinching documentary narratives, director Tim Wolochatiuk’s film gives voice to two children trapped in a system that would impact their lives forever. Co-produced by Eagle Vision Inc., eOne and the National Film Board of Canada. Where Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema Goldcorp Centre for the Arts SFU Woodward’s 149 West Hastings Hosted by -Patricia McSherry and James Mckenzie, St. James' Social Justice Group -William G. Lindsay (Cree-Stoney), Director, Office for Aboriginal Peoples, Simon Fraser University, who are purchasing the film from the NFB and assisting with advertising to the community -Am Johal, Community Engagement Coordinator, Vancity Office of Community Engagement -SFU Woodwards Cultural Unit who are providing the 350 seat theatre -Maxine Windsor, Indian Residential School Survivors Society, North Vancouver, who will provide healers to attend the showing and conduct the Q&A debriefing afterwards
St. James’ & Community Announcements RIDE TO SUNDAY HIGH MASS NEEDED
PAX
A parishioner who has just moved into the Boundary-Hastings area (North Burnaby) is looking for a ride to High Mass on Sundays. Please contact the office if you are able to help.
Everyone has seen the beautiful Easter issue of our quarterly news magazine, freely available to all St. James’ parishioners and to our many friends. For attractive content, superlative design, and professional editing, PAX has few if any peers among parish church publications. Yet PAX exists on a tiny budget, relying almost entirely on the generosity of a few parishioners: some provide funds to pay for a whole issue, some offer a donation as a kind of subscription. We currently print about 300 copies of each issue, at a cost of nearly $900. Contributions, such as a regular subscription of $15.00 for the year, or a gift of any amount, are needed to continue PAX. Please consider how you can support this work of ministry and outreach. Paul Stanwood, for the PAX Editorial Team
JULIAN GATHERING The Julian gathering will start again in September and go until May, meeting once a month. Each gathering will focus on still prayer, and meditating on the word of Julian. If you are interested in making a commitment of regular attendance to the gathering, please contact Mother Alexis at 778-8823307 to reserve a place. SAINT JAMES MUSIC ACADEMY SPRING RECITAL Friday, June 7th 6:30-8:30pm, including a reception. Admission by Donation. Come celebrate the talents and achievements of our students!
JOSEPH MUSICAL AT ST. MARY'S, KERRISDALE Tickets are now available for this year's diocesan musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at St. Mary's, Kerrisdale! It runs each evening from May 29th - June 1st at 7pm (with an additional matinee at 2pm on the Saturday) Tickets are offered by donation - supporting future arts, youth and family ministries. Tickets can be bought by contacting the St. Mary's office: 604 261 4228 or by e-mailing: josephstmary@gmail.com
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St. James’ & Community Announcements THE PAPACY: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE 5 lecture series, Monday June 10th to Friday June 14th, 9:30 – 10:30am Part of Ageless Pursuits programme, UBC Continuing Studies Summer Institute. UBC Laserre Architecture Building Main Mall, North of Koerner Library Given by John Conway. UBC History Department The election of a new Pope provides an excellent opportunity to look at the recent policies and practices of the Papacy, the world’s oldest continuous religious institution. What are the significant factors arising out of its recent past which are likely to shape the Papacy in the years to come? Join in a discussion of the contributions of recent Popes from Pius XII to Francis I. Registration: 604 822 1444 DONATIONS NEEDED FOR GARDENS Compost Sale
June 17th
$5 bag
We are currently collecting donations for the upkeep of the gardens. On June 17th at 7:30am we will have fifteen yards of screened compost delivered. Part of it will be bagged up and sold and most of it will be spread into the gardens at St. Luke’s, St. James’ Place and in the Lady Garden. The work will be done by the YouthWorks students who are renting the Crypt, along with Master Gardener volunteers. If you are able to loan us a wheelbarrow or some traffic safety cones, please let us know. Harvest Power will be donating the compost, but we need to pay the trucking fees. We would also like to purchase some new plants, shrubs, planters and a bench for the Chapel Walkway. If you would like to volunteer in the garden with the Master Gardeners, please leave a message at 32 | HIGH MASS
the office. Join us for some fresh air, exercise, good company, and the opportunity to learn more about gardening. Check out the new St. Francis statue in the Chapel Walkway Garden, donated by a St. Luke’s resident. Please tell your friends and neighbours about the compost sale! FINDING HOPE: LADIES DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Time: Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:00 Location: Hyde Creek Community Church 1245 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam Medium: Art Therapy Cost: $15 per session Each week’s session will include information on depression and how to incorporate faith into the journey through depression. There will be time for art making and discussion. The focus is on the process of art making not on the finished product; therefore, no art experience is necessary. Please contact Art Therapist Mary Stanwood, at 604-781-5489 for more information
Leaving A Legacy Many of us would like to leave something behind to ensure that the St. James’ we know will continue for many years, but as retirees we don’t see how that is possible. By using Canada Revenue’s generous tax treatment of charitable gifts, it is possible to increase giving, reduce income taxes and increase your own annual income now, while still leaving a legacy through your will. After High Mass at 12:30 on May 26 there will be a presentation by a Certified Financial Planner in the May Gutteridge Room. Ed Fidler will explain how the tax laws can work in your favour when you plan ahead. A light lunch will be provided. It would be appreciated if you would notify the office that you plan to attend, but that isn’t strictly necessary – just come and listen. Reece Wrightman People’s Warden
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Offices and Mass Times 2013
MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. MAY 20
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
The 1st Book of Common Prayer TUES. MAY 21
For the Oxford University Press & the Cambridge University Press in the UK and throughout the world 6:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Feria WED. MAY 22
For the Carnegie Community Action Project & its members 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Ember Day THU. MAY 23
For outstanding new vocations to the priesthood and diaconate 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Feria FRI. MAY 24
For the staff, volunteers, and work of the Downtown Neighbourhood Council 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
Ember Day SAT. MAY 25
For the groundwork invested in preparing for our Diocesan Synod 5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel
SUN. MAY 26
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
The Most Holy Trinity
Morning Prayer Low Mass, with anointing High Mass, with anointing Evensong and Benediction
Meetings and Events at St. James’ May
19 Sun | 7:30 PM 20 Mon | 7:00 PM 20 Mon | 7:00 PM 21 Tues | 2:45 PM 21 Tues | 7:00 PM 22 Tues | 6:30 PM 23 Thu | 8:00 AM 23 Thu | 7:30 PM 24 Fri | 12:00 PM 25 Sat | 8:00 AM 25 Sat | 9:00 AM 25 Sat | 7:00 PM 26 Sun | 12:30 PM
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Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room Private rental, Bishop’s Room Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri from 2:45 to 6:30 pm) Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room Music recording, Church Latino Lunch Group, Crypt. Lunch served at 12 noon Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room Spectrum Society Art Therapy, May Gutteridge Room Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall Latino Community Kitchen, Crypt Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room Leave a Legacy Seminar, May Gutteridge Room
Daily Lectionary for the Week of Pentecost DATE
DAILY MASS SIR 1:1-10 PS 93 MK 9:14-29
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM PS 1, 2, 3 RU 1:1-18 1 TIM 1:1-17
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM PS 4, 7 PR 3:11-20 LK 13:1-9
MON. MAY 20TH
TUES. MAY 21ST
SIR 2:1-11 PS 37:3-6, 27-28 MK 9:30-37
PS 5, 6 RU 1:19 – 2:13 1 TIM 1:18 – 2:8
PS 10, 11 PR 4:1-27 LK 13:10-17
WED. MAY 22ND
IS 44:1-8 PS 87 1 PET 2:4-10 JN 17:6-19 SIR 5:1-8 PS 1 MK 9:42-50 IS 44:1-8 PS 87 1 PET 2:4-10 JN 17:6-19 PROV 8:1-4, 22-31 PS 8 ROM 5:1-5 JN 16:12-15 PROV 8:1-4, 22-31 PS 8 ROM 5:1-5 JN 16:12-15
PS 119:1-24 RU 2:14-23 1 TIM 3:1-16
PS 12, 13, 14 PR 6:1-19 LK 13:18-30
PS 18:1-20 RU 3:1-18 1 TIM 4:1-16 PS 16, 17 RU 4:1-17 1 TIM 5:17-22
PS 18:21-50 PR 7:1-27 LK 13:31-35 PS 22 PR 8:1-21 LK 14:1-11
PS 20, 21:1-7 DT 1:1-8 1 TIM 6:6 - 2
PS 104 SIR 42:15-25 EPH 3:14-21
PS 146, 147 SIR 43:1-12 EPH 4:1-16
PS 111, 112, 113 JOB 38:1-11 JN 1:1-18
THU. MAY 23RD
FRI. MAY 24TH
SAT. MAY 25TH
SUN. MAY 26TH
Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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THE CLERGY Rector
Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap assistant@stjames.bc.ca Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number)
days off: Monday, Saturday Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross
Deacon
Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532 CLERGY AVAILABILITY For immediate contact or within a few hours their cell numbers are: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941
days off: Friday, Saturday Mother Jessica Schaap 604-880-4938
days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 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. We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, May 25th, Father Mark is on-call for emergency situations. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator : Joyce Locht 604-614-9915 (cell) EMAIL:
joyce.locht@gmail.com
PARISH STAFF Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist & Choirmaster Assistant Organist
Gerald Harder Bruce McKenzie
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden
Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 Assoc. Warden Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Building Project Communication project@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Trustee Treasurer
Leslie Arnovick Graham Murchie Paul Stanwood Angela Van Luven
Envelope Secretary Parish Privacy Officer Vestry Clerk
Philip Green Linda Adams Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL Chair Secretary
Jane Turner Erin Kenny
303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4 telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca Web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm