High mass st james day july 26 2015 web

High Mass

The Solemnity of St. James | July 26, 2015 | 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 8:30 am 10:30 am 12:00 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer, Church Low Mass, Church High Mass, Church Parish Picnic, Mission to Seafarers Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel (No Evensong & Benediction this month) ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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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 Be converted to love every day.

Change all your energies, all your potential, into selfless gifts for the other person.

Then you yourself will be changed from within and through you God’s Kingdom will break into the world.

You are called to follow Jesus closely.

With Him you will take the road up to Jerusalem, the city of suffering and glorification.

With Him you will give everything that the Kingdom may come.

On this road you are called to be least of all and not master, to carry other people’s burdens and not lay your own on them, to give freedom instead of taking it, to grow poor in order to make others rich, to take the cross upon yourself thus bringing joy to other people, to die in order that others may live.

This is the mystery of the gospel and there is no purpose in endless talk about it.

Be silent - for it will be true and genuine only if you practise it.

So keep Jesus Christ before your eyes, Don’t hesitate to go anywhere He leads you; don’t stay where you are and don’t look back, but look forward with eagerness to what lies ahead.

-from ‘Rule for a New Brother’, Benedictine Priory ‘Regina Pacis’, Great Britain: Anchor Press, 1973.

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Notes

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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Schmücke dich, o liebe seele (BWV 654) — 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

STATION COLLECT BEFORE THE ICON OF ST. JAMES Celebrant All

Pray for us St. James.

That we may be made worthy of the promises 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.

SOLEMN PROCESSION

All are encouraged to join the procession.

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN 276 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — For All the Saints For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.

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; 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, and 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 C — John Ireland

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, Jesu 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 C — John Ireland

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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.

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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 Fr. Kevin Hunt (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.

May they rest in peace.

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Amen.

Stand

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.

All

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty.

We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings.

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Kneel

All

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 of dazzling brightness, clothed in God's own righteousness?

These, whose robes of purest whiteness, shall their luster still possess, still untouched by time's rude hand Whence came all this glorious band?

These are they who have contended for their Savior's honor 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 C — John Ireland 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.

Allll

Celebrant

Allll

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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THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

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.

Setting: Communion service in C — John Ireland

ECCE, AGNUS DEI & DOMINE, NON SUM DIGNUS 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.

When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine.

You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.

MOTET How beauteous are their feet, who stand on Sion’s hill, who bring salvation on their tongues, and words of peace instill!

How happy are our ears that hear this joyful sound, which kings and prophets waited for, and sought, but never found!

How blessed are our eyes that see this heavenly light! Prophets and kings desired it long, but died without the sight.

The Lord makes bare his arm through all the earth abroad; let every nation now behold their Saviour and their God. (Isaac Watts) How beauteous are their feet — C. V. Stanford

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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 shout of them that triumph, the song 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.

Oh, sweet and blessèd country, shall I ever see thy face?

Oh, 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 5) — Charles-Marie Widor

During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or begin to make your way to The Mission to Seafarers for the Parish Family Picnic.

The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.

The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

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 on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God, and in loving memory of Peter’s parents, Tony & Edie Goodwin, from Peter & Joyce Goodwin and the flowers in the Lady Chapel are donated on the Patronal Festival of St. James by Celia & Eric Dodds, and for fifty-two years of happy marriage.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY As we celebrate today the Feast of St. James the Great, our Patron, we give thanks for his life and witness, and reflect again on what insight and direction we may draw from his example. His scallop shell is a reminder that we are on a journey, a pilgrim people, and that James, the pilgrim's Patron, is our companion in the Way of Christ. He will, if only we allow him, encourage, admonish and guide us in our worship and mission, witness and service. St. James, pray for us!

Our thanks and appreciation are due both to the Choir of Selwyn College for their offering to us, and to Gerald Harder and his team for their sterling work in the preparation and management of the visit. The church was almost full for the concert, and over 100 attended Compline: it was good to see members of the congregation and the local community, together with music-lovers from further afield. Who says no-one will come to St. James' in the evening?!

This past week St. James' has been richly blessed by the visit of the Choir of Selwyn College in the University of Cambridge, UK. Their outstanding concert on Tuesday took us on a musical journey through the liturgies of the academic year. It was exhilarating to listen to this wonderful music set off by the acoustic, and to experience the Choir singing in different parts of the church. On Wednesday, for the first time in many years, the ancient Office of Compline was sung. The Choir led us beautifully and reverently in this service of prayer and reflection at the ending of the day.

Deacon Joyce, Anne Kennedy, Pat McSherry and I will be attending the Diocesan Parish Development Training Course at Rosemary Heights Retreat Centre. We hope this will provide us with some useful tools and insights for our work together in this interim process.

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’

Our friends from the local Latino community, coordinated by Byron Cruz and Ingrid Mendez of the Watari group, will provide food and entertainment.

That means pupusas, piñatas and fun.

ST. JAMES’ DAY, 9TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Church LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Church

Mission to Seafarers

HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church PARISH PICNIC 12:00 pm Mission to Seafarers EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH TODAY: PATRONAL FESTIVAL – ST. JAMES THE GREAT Sunday, July 26 8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass Followed by Parish Picnic TODAY: ST. JAMES’ DAY PARISH PICNIC After High Mass, Sunday, July 26 The Mission to Seafarers has again generously offered to allow us to hold our annual picnic at the Mission, located at 401 East Waterfront Road, not far from the church.

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St. James

EVENING PRAYER & MASS Evening Prayer and Tuesday Mass are cancelled for the week of July 27 - 31, due to a Parish Development training workshop. Normal prayer and mass times will resume August 1.

FAREWELL This morning we say Farewell and Thank you to Tracy Lee Russell as she moves away from Vancouver to continue her studies in St Louis, Missouri. We are grateful for all her work in and for St. James’, not least as Chair of the Parish Council and on the Editorial Board of Pax. We wish her Godspeed and every blessing for the future.

ORDER OF THE DIOCESE OF NEW WESTMINSTER We extend our congratulations to a number of people associated with St. James’ who are to receive the Order of the Diocese in appreciation of their work in the church: Peter Symons, our parish nominee, and Peter Goodwin, Doug Ibbot & Elizabeth Murray, the Bishop’s nominees. The Investiture Service will be at 4 pm on Sunday 1, November 2015. More details in due course.

The best thing about having a whole chicken for dinner is the "wishbone." It is great fun for two people around the table, brother, sister, mum, dad or a friend, to close their eyes and make a wish. Then each pulls on the wishbone until it breaks apart. The one who gets the biggest piece is supposed to have their wish come true.

PIGEONS IN THE CHURCH Following our recent problem with pigeons coming into the church through open windows, we are asking all parishioners to help this problem from recurring by ensuring that any open windows are closed after each service. It might help to think, if you need to open a window, please close it when you no longer need it open. Thank-you for your help in this regard.

Brian Rocksborough-Smith, for the Wardens

Have you ever planned to have a picnic and it rained?

Perhaps you sat and watched the rain and grumbled to yourself, "I wish it would stop raining." What if that wish came true and it really stopped raining FOREVER? There would be no grass, no trees, no flowers. Rivers, lakes, and streams would dry up and all life would begin to disappear. This world would be a miserable place if it stopped raining, wouldn't it?

(Fr Kevin certainly hopes it is not raining today to spoil our Parish Picnic, but it has been so dry lately that water is short and there is danger of more forest fires, so we really, really do need the rain!)

PARKING IN VACANT LOT ON EAST CORDOVA We have been notified by City Centre Care Society that the vacant lot between Cooper Place and St. James’ Place will become a paid parking lot effective August 15. This means that there will no longer be free parking at that location. On Sundays there is free parking along Dunlevy Street and along the north side of Cordova beside Oppenheimer Park. Sunday parking under Cooper Place can be purchased from the parish for $125 per year. Reece Wrightman KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation.

“Jesus said, ‘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 I came not to be served but to serve, and to give my life as a ransom for many.’” (Matthew 20.27,28 NRSV, altered)

Have you ever wished for something? Sure you have.

We all have. Sometimes we make a wish without thinking about what would happen if our wish really came true.

James and John were two brothers who were disciples of Jesus. One day, their mother came to Jesus and said to him, "Teacher, I want you to do a favour for my two sons."

"What do you want me to do for them?" Jesus replied.

"In your glorious Kingdom, I want them to sit in places of honor next to you, one at your right and the other at your left." You see, she thought that Jesus was going to set up an earthly kingdom, and she wanted James and John to sit beside him on the throne, to share in his greatness.

Jesus answered her and said, "You don't know what you are asking." Then he explained that whoever wants to be great must be a servant of all. He said, "For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many." Jesus was right! I don't think that being a servant was exactly what James’ and John’s mother was wishing for her sons!

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Sometimes you and I may say, "I wish I could be more like Jesus." Is that really our wish? If we really want that wish to come true, we must give our lives in service to others.

Dear Jesus, help us, like St. James, to discover what it means to say, "I wish I could be more like Jesus." Amen.

Adapted from Sermons4Kids, Inc.

RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS NEWS FROM ARTABAN Summer rentals have begun, with the first guests having enjoyed their stay in the latter part of June, and looking forward, we are planning a number of improvements to our beautiful Gambier Island site as we continue to rent over the summer and fall. One of the upcoming rentals may be for Artaban families over some warm days in August. If your family would like to take part call Sylvia Enga at 604-988-6417.

Also, there is one Visitors' Day left this summer (July August 23rd). Last year's Visitors' Day was a sell-out, so get your tickets as soon as they are available.

Watch our Facebook page or website in the days to come, or leave a message on our voice mail at 604-980 -0391. If you'd like to get involved in organizing and implementing either of the visitors' days, please email the office (office@campartaban.com) or visit our website www.campartaban.com

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ST. MARGARET’S CEDAR COTTAGE: LAUNCH OF HINENI HOUSE Are you a young adult yourself or do you know a young adult who is interested in developing a sense of direction as they anticipate the future? Then why not consider 11 months at Hineni, a ministry of St. Margaret's Cedar Cottage Anglican Church. Hineni's mission is to provide a communal living space for young adults to serve, both in the church and the broader community, while coming to a deeper personal spiritual and vocational understanding. To find out more please visit www.hinenihouse.org. The program starts in September and there are only 5 spaces available so please get in your application as soon as possible. The Rev’d Heidi Brear SALAL AND CEDAR We are very excited to announce Salal and Cedar, a new environmental justice ministry in the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster on Coast Salish territory where the Fraser River meets the Salish Sea. •If you have a heart for creation.

•If ocean, forest, river and field are where you feel most connected to God. •If you are concerned about global climate change.

•If you want to bring your faith to work for ecological justice.

•If you are an environmental activist but keep your faith quiet.

•If you believe racial justice, economic justice and environmental justice are connected.

This is a place for you! Join us and see what grows, what unfolds, what rises up.

Rooted in the Anglican incarnational theology we are part of a growing commitment to the Fifth Mark of Mission “to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.”

Ecumenically we identify with the Watershed Discipleship Movement: communities that are asking, “what does it mean to be a follower of the Jesus Way here, among the land, water, creatures and people of a particular place?”

Over the summer we will be gathering community, dreaming dreams, sharing food and exploring the lower Fraser watershed.

Mark your calendars for our first events: Saturday August 8 Walk in Pacific Spirit Park, celebrate the Eucharist on a stone altar, and share a potluck meal. Meet St. Anselm parking lot, 5 pm.

Saturday August 15 Family Tour of the Lower Seymour Water Reserve and Dam. For families with children, grandchildren, or godchildren. The tour starts at 12:30 pm. Others join us any time after 11:00 am to enjoy the park and share ideas.

Saturday August 29 Coquitlam watershed tour for adults. The tour starts at 12:30 pm. After the tour, at 3:30 pm, we will meet in the park.

Register here for both Watershed Tours, sign up early as space is limited. If you can’t make the tour, come for the conversation. http://www.metrovancouver.org/events/watershedtours/Pages/default.aspx

We want to be a place for all bodies, all ages, all families, all genders and will post accessibility information for our events.

Laurel Dykstra and the Salal and Cedar Team

New on the St. James’ Website: WHAT EARTHLY USE IS MOTHERS’ UNION? Find out by watching this engaging presentation produced by the Mothers’ Union of the UK/Canada. (approx. 11 min.) www.stjames.bc.ca THE THURIBLE | 33

COMMEMORATION SS. Joachim & Anne Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Commemorated this year on July 27 The Gospels tell us little about the home of our Lord’s mother. She is thought to have been of Davidic descent and to have been brought up in a devout Jewish family that cherished the hope of Israel for the coming kingdom of God, in remembrance of the promise to Abraham and the forefathers.

In the second century, a devout Christian sought to supply a fuller account of Mary’s birth and family, to satisfy the interest and curiosity of believers. An apocryphal gospel, known as the Protevangelium of James or The Nativity of Mary, appeared. It included legendary stories of Mary’s parents Joachim and Anne. These stories were built out of Old Testament narratives of the births of Isaac and of Samuel (whose mother’s name, Hannah, is the original form of Anne), and from traditions of the birth of John the Baptist. In these stories, Joachim and Anne — the childless, elderly couple who grieved that they would have no posterity — were rewarded with the birth of a girl whom they dedicated in infancy to the service of God under the tutelage of the temple priests.

In 550 the Emperor Justinian I erected in Constantinople the first church to Saint Anne. The Eastern Churches observe her festival on July 25. Not until the twelfth century did her feast become known in the West. Pope Urban VI fixed her day, in 1378, to follow the feast of Saint James. Joachim has had several dates assigned to his memory; but the new Roman Calendar of 1969 joins his festival to that of Anne on this day.

Holy Men, Holy Women: Celebrating the Saints, Church Publishing, 2010

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COMMEMORATION SS. Mary and Martha of Bethany July 29 Mary and Martha of Bethany are described in the Gospels according to Luke and John as close and much-loved friends of Jesus. Luke records the well-known story of their hospitality, which made Martha a symbol of the active life and Mary of the contemplative, though some commentators would take the words of Jesus to be a defense of that which Mary does best, and a commendation of Martha for what she does best — neither vocation giving grounds for despising the other.

Jesus raised their brother Lazarus from the dead which, in John’s Gospel, is a powerful anticipation of resurrection and sign of eternal life for those who claim by faith the resurrection of Jesus. The story of the raising of Lazarus also sheds additional light on Martha.

Jesus delays his visit to their home and arrives only after Lazarus is dead. Martha comes out to meet Jesus on the road, and while somewhat terse at first, she is still confident of his power to heal and restore. The exchange between them evokes Martha’s deep faith and acknowledgment of Jesus as the Messiah.

John also records the supper at Bethany at which Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with fragrant ointment and wiped them with her hair. This tender gesture of love evoked criticism from the disciples. Jesus interpreted the gift as a preparation for his death and burial.

The devotion and friendship of Mary and Martha have been an example of fidelity and service to the Lord. Their hospitality and kindness, and Jesus’ enjoyment of their company, show us the beauty of human friendship and love at its best. And the raising of Lazarus by Jesus is a sign of hope and promise for all who are in Christ.

Holy Men, Holy Women: Celebrating the Saints, Church Publishing, 2010

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. JULY 27

1 Sam 2:1-8 Ps 85:7-13 Lk 1:26-33

Ps 56, 57 2 Sam 2:1-11 Acts 15:36-16:5

Ps 64, 65 Jos 24:16-33 Mk 6:14-29

TUES. JULY 28

Deut 15:10-15 Ps 72:1-7, 12-14 Mt 25:31-40

Ps 72 2 Sam 3:22-39 Acts 16:16-24

Ps 119:73-96 Jg 3:12-30 Mk 6:47-56

WED. JULY 29

Ruth 2:5-12 Ps 36:5-10 John 11:1-7, 17-44

Ps 72 2 Sam 3:22-39 Acts 16:16-24

Ps 119:73-96 Jg 3:12-30 Mk 6:47-56

THU. JULY 30

Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 Ps 84 Mt 13:47-53

Ps 71 2 Sam 4:1-12 Acts 16:25-40

Ps 74 Jg 4:4-23 Mk 7:1-23

FRI. JULY 31

1 Cor 10:31 – 11:1 Ps 34:1-8 Lk 9:57-62

Ps 69:1-23, 31-38 2 Sam 5:1-12 Acts 17:1-15

Ps 73 Jg 5:1-18 Mk 7:24-37

SAT. AUGUST 1

Lev 25:1, 8-17 Ps 67 Mt 14:1-12

Ps 75, 76 2 Sam 5:22 – 6:11 Acts 17:16-34

Ps 23, 27 Jg 5:19-31 Mk 8:1-10

SUN. AUGUST 2

2 Sam 11:26 – 12:13a Ps 51:1-12 Eph 4:1-16 Jn 6:24-35

Ps 93, 96 2 Sam 6:12-23 Rom 14:7-12

Ps 34 Jg 6:1-24 Jn 1:43-51

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OFFICE & MASS TIMES MON. JULY 27

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

For the Mothers’ Union and the families with whom we live and for those who are alone

TUES. JULY 28

CANCELLED

William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, 1833

For the work of Servants Anonymous Vancouver and victims of human-trafficking

WED. JULY 29

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Mary & Martha of Bethany

For theology schools, that students may receive training of hearts and minds to fully reflect the love of Christ

THU. JULY 30

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Teacher of the Faith, 450

For those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, that their lives will be living sacrifices to God

FRI. JULY 31

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Ignatius Loyola, Priest, Founder of the Society of Jesus, 1556

For spiritual directors and those seeking spiritual counsel; for grace to discover God in all things

SAT. AUGUST 1

For all who work in the Funeral and Bereavement Care Professions

St. Joseph of Arimathea SUN. AUGUST 2 Pentecost 10

8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer

Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Church. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Interim Priest-in-Charge: 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

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 Hunt on his cell phone at: 778984-3208.

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: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 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: vacant Secretary: vacant

PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: vacant 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 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca