High Mass
The Solemnity of St. James | July 23, 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 St. James’ Day Lunch & Celebration, Parish Hall 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 I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me. Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. Psalm 120.1-2 The Psalms of Ascents begins with a pilgrim crying out to the Lord from his or her distress. The journey begins with choices: Who will I listen to? Who will I follow? Just as these pilgrims (in the psalms) did not make the journey to Jerusalem only once, we too must come back to these questions: Who will I listen to? Who will I follow? Who will I cry out to in my distress? http://thewell.intervarsity.org/spiritual-formation/reflections-journey-model-psalms-ascents Accessed 19, July 2017
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Fugue in G minor (BWV 542) — J. S. Bach At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT Thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honourable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened. Ps. O Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me: thou knowest my downsitting, and mine uprising. Glory be . . . Mihi autem nimis — Gerald Harder
SOLEMN PROCESSION Priest People
The Lord be with you. And with thy Spirit.
All are encouraged to join the procession as the hymn on page 7 is sung. A station will be made at the Icon of St. James’. STATION COLLECT BEFORE THE ICON OF ST. JAMES Celebrant All
Pray for us St. James. That we may walk faithfully in the way of Christ.
All
Let us pray. Almighty God our heavenly Father, whose servant James the Apostle was obedient to the calling of thy Son and also drank of his cup of suffering: We beseech thee to keep us faithful to thee until life shall end; and grant us grace as those who have been baptized into Christ’s death, to tread with him the path of service and sacrifice: for his holy name’s sake, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
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PROCESSIONAL HYMN 276 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — For All the Saints For all the saints, who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! O blest communion, fellowship divine! we feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; sweet is the calm of Paradise the blessed. Alleluia! Alleluia (Continued overleaf)
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But lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day— the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl, streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia!
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KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Setting: Communion service in G — Francis Jackson
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
The congregation may be seated when the Celebrant sits
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. Setting: Communion service in G — Francis Jackson
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COLLECT OF THE DAY
Stand
Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray.
Celebrant
Almighty God, we remember today thy servant James, the first apostle to give his life for faith in Jesus Christ. Pour out on all thy people that spirit of self-denying service which is the mark of true leadership. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All
The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING
Be seated
Reader
A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah.
Reader All
The word that the prophet Jeremiah spoke to Baruch son of Neriah, when he wrote these words in a scroll at the dictation of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of King Jehoiakim son of Josiah of Judah: Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, O Baruch: You said, "Woe is me! The Lord has added sorrow to my pain; I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest." Thus you shall say to him, "Thus says the Lord: I am going to break down what I have built, and pluck up what I have planted - that is, the whole land. And you, do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for I am going to bring disaster upon all flesh, says the Lord; but I will give you your life as a prize of war in every place to which you may go." Jeremiah 45:1-5 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
O Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me; Lest like a lion they tear me in pieces and snatch me away with none to deliver me. Antiphon Give judgement for me according to my righteousness, O Lord, and according to my innocence, O Most High. Let the malice of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; for you test the mind and heart, O righteous God. Antiphon Psalm 7:1-2, 9-10
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles. At that time prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine over all the world; and this took place during the reign of Claudius. The disciples determined that according to their ability, each would send relief to the believers living in Judea; this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul. About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword. After he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. (This was during the festival of Unleavened Bread.) Acts 11:27—12:3
Sub-deacon All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Alleluia. The glorious company of the apostles praise thee, O God. Alleluia. Te gloriosus Apostolorum chorus (Mode V) HIGH MASS | 11
HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
The mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, and kneeling before him, she asked a favour of him. And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom." But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They said to him, "We are able." He said to them, "You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many." Matthew 20:20-28
SERMON
Be seated The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, Bishop of Ely, UK (At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
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NICENE CREED
Stand
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy. Hear our prayer.
All
At the conclusion this response is said: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. And may light perpetual shine upon them.
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Amen.
Stand
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.
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God; O how great is the sum of them! If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand: when I wake up, I am present with thee. Mihi autem (Mode I)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 281 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Who Are These Like Stars Appearing
Who are these like stars appearing, these before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; who are all this glorious band? “Alleluia!” hark, they sing, praising loud their heavenly King. Who are these in dazzling brightness, clothed in God's own righteousness? These whose robes of purest whiteness, shall their lustre still possess, still untouched by time's rude hand— whence came all this glorious band? These are they who have contended for their Saviour's honour long, wrestling on till life was ended, following not the sinful throng; these, who well the fight sustained, triumph through the Lamb have gained.
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These are they whose hearts were riven, sore with woe and anguish tried, who in prayer full oft have striven with the God they glorified; now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. These, the Almighty contemplating, did as priests before him stand, soul and body always waiting day and night at his command: now, in God's most holy place, blest they stand before his face.
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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, Who in the multitude of thy saints hast compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses, that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us, and together with them may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name; evermore praising thee and saying:
SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS
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. Setting: Communion service in G — Francis Jackson 18 | HIGH MASS
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
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Celebrant
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And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the body and blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this holy communion may worthily receive the most precious body and blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. HIGH MASS | 19
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Setting: Communion service in G — Francis Jackson
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 In the heavenly kingdom the souls of the Saints are rejoicing, who followed the footsteps of Christ their Master: and since for love of him they freely poured forth their lifeblood, therefore with Christ they reign forever. Alleluia.. In the heavenly kingdom — William H. Harris
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HYMN
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Sit or kneel
Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Stand
Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
All
Let us pray. Father, we have eaten the bread of thy table and drunk from the cup of thy kingdom. Teach us, we pray, the way of service that in compassion and humility we may reflect the glory of Jesus Christ, the Son of man and Son of God, our 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 Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
Be Seated
Stand
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ANGELUS
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HYMN 381 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Jerusalem the Golden Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, beneath thy contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed: I know not, oh, I know not, what social joys are there; what radiancy of glory, what light beyond compare. They stand, those halls of Sion, conjubilant with song, and bright with many an angel, and all the martyr throng; the Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene, the pastures of the blessèd are decked in glorious sheen. There is the throne of David, and there, from care released, the song of them that triumph, the shout of them that feast; and they who, with their Leader, have conquered in the fight, for ever and for ever are clad in robes of white. O sweet and blessèd country, shall I ever see thy face? O sweet and blessèd country, shall I ever win thy grace? Exult, O dust and ashes! the Lord shall be thy part: His only, his forever, thou shalt be, and thou art!
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POSTLUDE Toccata (Symphonie No. 5) — Charles-Marie Widor
During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or begin to make your way to the Parish Hall for a tapas reception which is taking the place of this morning’s Coffee Hour. 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.
The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory 0f God and in thanks for many blessings, from Betty Carlson.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Today we welcome Bishop Stephen Conway from Ely, England, to worship with us and preach as we celebrate our saints day. Welcome Bishop Stephen! Our church is named for St. James’ the Greater (apparently he was taller than the other James who followed Jesus). James was a fisherman with his brother John before becoming a disciple of Jesus. Is that where the scallop shell comes from you ask? No. James was not fishing for scallops as they were considered ritually unclean for Jews. So what’s with all the scallop shells? Well, many of you will know that following his martyrdom in Jerusalem, James’ remains were taken west to Spain to a region called Galicia. Santiago de Compostela (more commonly referred to as Santiago) is the capital and where the shrine of St. James can be found.
Are they famous for scallops there then? Well kind of. The scallop shell became the symbol of the Camino de Santiago (the way of St. James) because the many lines on the shell symbolize the many routes that pilgrims took to journey to the shrine.
There is one story that explains the scallop shell that goes like this: As “…the boat containing his (James) body approached the coast, a wedding was taking place with a bridegroom on horseback. Upon seeing the boat, the horse spooked and bolted into the sea.” Another variation of the tale has a knight falling from a cliff as the boat with the saint's body passed by. In either case, the saint intervened, saving the knight — or the bridegroom, still on horseback — who emerged from the sea covered in scallop shells.* Truth or myth, the shell is now commonly associated with St. James and you can find it in several places in our church building. I hope that you will join us to celebrate St. James the Greater, St. Anglican James Church, where we gather and worship together the one who James followed and proclaimed: Jesus the Christ who lived, died and rose again, the One that still brings us together here in Vancouver, over 2000 years later.
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St. James was an evangelist. His actions brought people to Christ. On Sunday after High Mass, we will continue our celebration with a meal and you will be able to see how our faith has been put into action. I’ll see you then. Mother Lucy *https:// www.followthecamino.com/ blog/scallop-shell-camino-desantiago/ Accessed 19, July 2017 THE THURIBLE | 27
TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ ST. JAMES’ DAY 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 ST. JAMES’ DAY CELEBRATION After High Mass in the Parish Hall EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH TODAY We welcome Bishop Stephen Conway from Ely, England, who will preach today. COOPER PLACE UNDERGROUND PARKING – BRIEF CLOSURE FOR REPAIRS Sat. & Sun., Aug. 12 & 13 The underground parking will not be available on these two days as repairs are being made to the ramp leading down to the parking stalls. The gravel lot next to Cooper Place is available for use, and it is free to parishioners on Sundays. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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OFFICE HOURS The office will be closed Sat. July 29 due to staff holidays. 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. 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. 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.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS PWRDF WILDFIRE EMERGENCY FUND PWRDF is accepting donations to its emergency fund which will support individuals and communities in British Columbia impacted by current wildfires. While immediate needs are being met, the PWRDF knows that recovery from such a disaster can take a long time. Donations can be made via credit card over the phone (toll free at 1-866-308-7973), or online at: pwrdf.org/donate. Choose “Emergency Response” from the drop down menu. You can also mail a cheque to: The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, The Anglican Church of Canada, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2. Please note “Emergency Response” on your cheque.
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 Mission to Seafarers is entirely dependent on donations. You can help by: volunteering to help with our fundraisers such as our Christmas gifts for seafarers either in person or through gift donations; by volunteering as a ship visitor with training provided; by making a monetary donation; by participating in our fundraisers such as the annual Cycle for Seafarers. Senior Port Chaplain: Rev Peter Smyth (Anglican) Chaplain: Ernst DeVries (CRC) Chaplain: Deacon Dileep Athaide (RC). If you would like a chaplain to speak to a group about the Mission contact: 604 253 4421 | missionvanc@flyingangel.ca | www.flyingangel.ca THE THURIBLE | 29 21
DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. JULY 24 St. Bridget of Sweden, Abbess, Patron of Europe, 1373
1 Cor 7:25-35 Ps 16:5-11 Lk 10:38-42
Ps 41, 52 1 Sam 24:1-22 Acts 13:44-52
Ps 44 Jos 7:1-13 Mk 4:1-20
TUES. JULY 25 Feria
Ex 14.21-15.1 Ps 114 Mt 12.46-50
Ps 45 1 Sam 25.1-22 Acts 14.1-18
Ps 47, 48 Jos 8.1-22 Mk 4.21-34
WED. JULY 26 SS. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Sam 2:1-8 Ps 85:7-13 Lk 1:26-33
Ps 119:49-72 1 Sam 25:23-44 Acts 14:19-28
Ps 49 Jos 8:30-35 Mk 4:35-41
THU. JULY 27 Feria
Ex 19:1-20 Ps 24:1-6 Mt 13:10-17
Ps 50 1 Sam 28:3-20 Acts 15:1-11
Ps 66, 67 Jos 9:3-21 Mk 5:1-20
FRI. JULY 28 William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, 1833
Dt 15:10-15 Ps 72:1-7, 12-14 Mt 25:31-40
Ps 40, 54 1 Sam 31:1-13 Acts 15:12-21
Ps 51 Jos 9:22 – 10:15 Mk 5:21-43
SAT. JULY 29 Ruth 2:5-12 SS. Mary & Martha of Bethany Ps 36:5-10 Jn 11:1-7, 17-44
Ps 55 2 Sam 1:1-16 Acts 15:22-35
Ps 138; 139:1-17 Jos 23:1-16 Mk 6:1-13
SUN. JULY 30 Pentecost 8
Ps 24, 29 2 Sam 1:17-27 Rom 12:8-21
Ps 8, 84 Jos 24:1-15 Mt 25:31-46
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1 Kg 3:5-12 Ps 119:120-136 Rom 8:26-39 Mt 13:31-33, 44-52
OFFICE & MASS TIMES 2017
MASS TIMES
MON. JULY 24 St. Bridget of Sweden, Abbess, Patron of Europe, 1373
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
TUES. JULY 25 Feria
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. JULY 26 SS. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. JULY 27 Feria
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. JULY 28 William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, 1833
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. JULY 29 SS. Mary & Martha of Bethany
SUN. JULY 30 Pentecost 8
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Morning Prayer Low Mass, with anointing High Mass, with anointing 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