Solemn Mass
St. Michael & All Angels | September 29, 2019 | 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, Parish Centre 10:30 am Solemn Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Parish Centre 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | SOLEMN MASS
Before Mass Photographs: please respect people’s privacy by refraining from taking photographs or videos of the service without explicit permission. If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).
As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. There is a play area with toys and colouring books at the back of the Church. The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Prière à Notre-Dame (Suite Gothique) – Léon Boëllmann At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT O praise the Lord, all ye his angels: ye mighty in power, that execute his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his words. Psalm Praise the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me praise his holy name. Glory be . . . Benedícite—Leonard Wilson
PROCESSION
During the solemn procession the following hymn will be sung. A station will be made during the processional; the versicle, response and prayer for this are printed below.
STATION COLLECT Celebrant Allll
Bless the Lord, O ye his angels: Ye mighty ones who do his bidding.
All
Let us pray. We thank thee, O God, for the guardian care of thy holy Angels. Grant that being refreshed through their protection and ministry, we may serve thee on earth as they serve thee in heaven, and may rejoice in their eternal companionship hereafter; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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HYMN 193 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Stars of the Morning (Tune: TRISAGION) Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, filled with celestial resplendence and light, these that, where night never followeth day, raise the Trisagion ever and aye. These are thy counsellors, these dost thou own, Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest thy throne; these are thy ministers, these dost thou send, Help of the helpless ones! man to defend. These keep the guard amidst Salem's dear bowers, Thrones, Principalities, Virtues and Powers, where, with the Living Ones, mystical Four, Cherubim, Seraphim, bow and adore. "Who like the Lord?" thunders Michael the chief; Raphael, "the cure of God," comforteth grief; and, as at Nazareth, prophet of peace, Gabriel, "the light of God," bringeth release. Then, when the earth was first poised in mid space, then, when the planets first sped on their race, then, when were ended the six days' employ, then all the sons of God shouted for joy. Still let them succour us; still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right; Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore.
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KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Be Seated when the Celebrant sits
Glória in excélsis Deo et in terra pax homínibus bonae voluntátis. Laudámus te, benedícimus te, adorámus te, glorificámus te, grátias ágimus tibi propter magnam glóriam tuam, Dómine Deus, Rex cæléstis, Deus Pater omnípotens. Dómine Fili Unigénite, Iesu Christe,
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; Dómine Deus, Agnus Dei, Fílius Patris, O Lord God, Lamb of God, son of the qui tollis peccáta mundi, miserére nobis; Father, that takest away the sin of the qui tollis peccáta mundi, súscipe depreworld, have mercy upon us. catiónem nostram. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Qui sedes ad déxteram Patris, miserére Thou that sittest at the right hand of God nobis. the Father, have mercy upon us. Quóniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dómi- For thou only art holy; thou only art the nus, Lord; tu solus Altíssimus, + Thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost Iesu Christe, cum Sancto Spíritu: +in glória +art most high in the glory of God the Dei Patris. Amen. Father. Amen.
Mass for four voices — William Byrd
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COLLECT OF THE DAY
Stand
Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Eternal God, thou hast ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals. Grant that as thy holy angels stand before thee in heaven, so at thy command they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
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The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader
Be seated A reading from the book of Genesis. Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the Lord stood beside him and said, "I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, "Surely the Lord is in this place and I did not know it!" And he was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven." Genesis 28:10-17
Reader All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALM
The cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
The Lord has set his throne in heaven, and his kingship has dominion over all. Bless the Lord, you angels of his, you mighty ones who do his bidding, and hearken to the voice of his word. Antiphon Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, you ministers of his who do his will. Bless the Lord, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion; bless the Lord, O my soul. Antiphon Psalm 103:19-22
SECOND READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Revelation to John. War broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world - he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, "Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah, for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you with great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!" Revelation 12:7-12
Sub-deacon All
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The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle: that we perish not in the dreadful judgment. Alleluia. Sancte MĂchael (Mode V)
HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you." Nathanael replied, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." John 1:47-51
SERMON
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NICENE CREED
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Stand
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Leader
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
All
After each petition this response is said: Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
All All
Stand
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. Amen.
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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
An angel stood by the altar of the temple, holding a golden censer in his hand; and he was given much incense; and the smoke of the incense rose before God, alleluia. Stetit angelus (Mode I)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 272 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Christ, the Fair Glory of the Holy Angels Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels, maker of all things, ruler of all nations, grant of thy mercy unto us thy servants steps up to heaven. Send thine archangel Michael to our succour; peacemaker blessèd, may he banish from us striving and hatred, so that for the peaceful all things may prosper. Send thine archangel Gabriel, the mighty; herald of heaven, may he, from us mortals, drive every evil, watching o'er the temples where thou art worshiped. Send from the heavens Raphael thine archangel, healthbringer blessed, aiding every sufferer, that, in thy service, he may wisely guide us, healing and blessing.
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May the blest mother of our God and Saviour, may the celestial company of angels, may the assembly of the saints in heaven, help us to praise thee. Father almighty, Son, and Holy Spirit, God ever blessèd, hear our thankful praises; thine is the glory which from all creation ever ascendeth.
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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. For with thy co-eternal Son and Holy Spirit, thou art one God, one Lord, in trinity of persons and in unity of substance; and we celebrate the one and equal glory of thee, O Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. 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 coeli 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.
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, who didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again;
who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” + Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” + Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory.
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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.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Kneel
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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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 sin of the world : have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world: grant us thy peace. Mass for four voices — William Byrd
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 wish to receive a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to the altar, 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 Factum est silentium in caelo, Dum committeret bellum draco cum Michaele Archangelo.
There was silence in heaven When the dragon fought with the Archangel Michael.
Audita est vox millia millium dicentium: Salus, honor et virtus omnipotenti Deo. Millia millium minestrabant ei et decies centena millia assistebant ei.
The voice of a thousand thousand was heard saying: Salvation, honour and power be to almighty God. Factum est silentium — Felice Anerio
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 326 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Bright the Vision That Delighted Bright the vision that delighted once the sight of Judah's seer; sweet the countless tongues united to entrance the prophet's ear. Round the Lord in glory seated cherubim and seraphim filled the temple, and repeated each to each the alternate hymn: "Lord, thy glory fills the heaven; earth is with its fullness stored; unto thee be glory given, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord." Heaven is still with glory ringing, earth takes up the angels' cry, "Holy, Holy, Holy," singing, "Lord of Hosts, the Lord most high." With his seraph train before him, with his holy Church below, thus unite we to adore him, bid we thus our anthem flow: "Lord, thy glory fills the heaven; earth is with its fullness stored; unto thee be glory given, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord."
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
All
Let us pray. Eternal God, thou hast fed us with the bread of angels. May we who come under their protection, like them give thee continual service and praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
BLESSING
All
Remain standing May holy Michael the Archangel and all the angels of God watch over you and guard you, may Our Lady, St. James, and all the saints pray with you and for you : 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
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Stand
Be Seated
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN 320 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones Ye watchers and ye holy ones, bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones, raise the glad strain, Alleluia! Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers, virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
Refrain: Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia! Alleluia! alleluia! O higher than the cherubim, more glorious than the seraphim, lead their praises, Alleluia! Thou bearer of the eternal Word, most gracious, magnify the Lord,
Refrain Respond, ye souls in endless rest, ye patriarchs and prophets blest, Alleluia, alleluia! Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong, all saints triumphant, raise the song,
Refrain O friends, in gladness let us sing, supernal anthems echoing, Alleluia, alleluia! To God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit, Three in One,
Refrain
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POSTLUDE
Toccata (Suite Gothique) — Léon Boëllmann During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave or proceed to the Parish Centre for coffee hour. 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. 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 of God, and in loving memory of Ben Harder, from Gerald Harder and Darren Tereposky.
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A Pastoral Statement from our Primate and National Indigenous Archbishop concerning “a first release of names of children who died at Residential Schools�
September 24, 2019 The wrenching legacy of residential schools is felt not only by those who survived. It lingers in the pain of families whose child died while at school. It lingers in the agony of not knowing why they died or where they are buried. It lingers in the inadequate record-keeping that does not tell the cause of death. It lingers in the neglect to even record the names of almost one-third of those who died. For a parent the death of a child in an unimaginable pain. On September 30th a first list of known names will be publicly released by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at a ceremony in Ottawa at the Canadian Museum of History. Releasing these names may bring relief at the public acknowledgement of this family pain but it may also open wounds of grief afresh. While publishing the names may honour the children, the act of doing so is another public reminder for every family of the legacy of residential schools, paid by indigenous people across Canada. The Anglican Church of Canada stands with the families and communities in sorrow. Sorrow for the preventable deaths of children in our care. Sorrow for every family that unwillingly released their child to a residential school expecting them to be cared for only to be told the child died and for most, no body ever returned.
Archbishop Mark Macdonald and I invite all Anglicans to join in prayer and remembrance in this week. Our hearts weep with all who mourn on this day. With sorrow, The Most Rev. Linda Nicholls Primate The Most Rev. Mark Macdonald National Anglican Indigenous Archbishop
Prayer for the Children Who Didn't Return Home Almighty God, we remember before you all the children - our dear relatives - who did not return home from the Residential Schools. May you remember their suffering and pain. May you grant them rest in the Land of Peace. May you surround them with beautiful and sacred love and joy. We pray to you also for ourselves and our children. At a time like this we remember we need your Spirit so very much. We pray to you, your Spirit prays through us, in the Name of Jesus, who suffered with us but raised us and will raise us with our departed loved ones. Amen. Link to information and resources from Church Leaders tour 2008: rememberingthechildren.ca
The Thurible CLERGY NOTES Have you ever seen a leaf blower used on wet leaves? I did this week as the landscapers at my building were forced to accept defeat and move to the manual method of clearing leaves with a rake. Sometimes the simplest tools are the best. Thinking about formation planning for these next few months and into Advent, I am being bombarded by emails for kits and studies of all kinds and have even found myself searching for a new daily reading guide of some kind with reflections to inspire and give hope. Perhaps it is the changing seasons, the political landscape or the violent conditions we are seeing in our neighbourhood that are driving me to look for a quick hope filled solution. We are always being sold on something that will be more efficient, get us what we want faster and tell us how to think. I thank God and the landscapers for that moment with the rake this week. I realized that if I’m trying to find some hope, perhaps the Bible is the best place to start, even though I might not find the
immediate comfort that I desire. What did I find? I found myself on a long but familiar journey with the Israelites, and something my uncle said while I was walking the Camino and having a rough few days, popped into my head. “Hold on to God’s promises.” When things are changing around us, hold on to God’s promises and remember that “for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). When world politics seems to be more about self-interest than pursuing what is good for all people, hold on with James 1:12 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” It is hard to say “Don’t be afraid” when there is an increase in gun violence here in Vancouver. I know that is something we might normally
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associate with our neighbours to the south, but here we are. How do we find hope here? We pray, that’s what Jesus did in the garden the night before he died. I encourage you to take out your Bible and slowly rake through it if you’re feeling hopeless. “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8)
See you soon, Mother Lucy
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Parish Centre SOLEMN MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After Solemn Mass in the Parish Centre EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH BOOK STUDY Tired of Apologizing for a Church I Don’t Belong To, by Lillian Daniel In this book, Daniel argues that it's time for Christians to stop apologizing and realize that how we talk about Christian community matters. With disarming candor laced with just the right amount of humor, Daniel urges open-minded Christians to explore ways to talk about their faith journeys that are reasonable, rigorous, and real!
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Join Leah Postman and Mother Lucy on Oct. 2 at 6 pm, or on Oct. 3 at 10:15 am. You need to have read the book to take part. The book is available on line via Amazon (new and used) and also on Kindle. Please email Mother Lucy to confirm your attendance at either the Wednesday or Thursday session lucy@stjames.bc.ca
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS TALK Turnisa Matsedik-Qira: “Teaching people about Uyghur Genocide is the only option for us.” Thur. Oct. 3, at 7 pm Bishops’ Room, free event The mass internment of one and half, possibly three, million Uyghurs includes repetitive propaganda on the so called “evils” of religion. Join us to learn more about the situation and show support for our Muslim sisters and brothers. Organized by Our Lady of Guadalupe Tonantzin Community Society; Salal & Cedar Watershed Ministry; St. James’ Anglican Church on unceded Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, & Tsleil Waututh territories. CAMP ARTABAN FAMILY RETREAT Fri. Oct. 4 to Sun. Oct. 6, 2019 Join us for a revival of Thanksgiving Weekends including a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Enjoy all Artaban has to offer, rain or shine: Special theme with discussion (spiritual leader sponsored by Anglican Church Women); Swimming & Boating; Crafts; Hiking; Archer. Come for the whole weekend or just for Saturday. $150 / person – Weekend : $60 / person - Saturday only : Special fees for families (2 or more) www.campartaban.com | 604-980-0391 | inquire@campartaban.com
SILENT RETREAT The Decluttered Soul: Preparing Mind, Body & Spirit for the Season of Advent Nov. 24 -26 On behalf of the North Vancouver Anglican parish of St John's, Deacon Juanita and Contemplative Lay Leader Alison Brookfield are delighted to be organizing and hosting a Silent Retreat at Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island - to which the greater community are invited. This Silent Retreat will run November 24 through 26th. St John's are delighted that Leah Postman has agreed to be our Retreat's Spiritual Facilitator! Please see both the Retreat Brochure and Retreat registration form, attached. Potential participants: please note there is a pre-requisite of previous experience doing contemplative prayer or attendance at previous silent retreats. All enquiries should be directed to the Retreat Committee: either Rev. Juanita Clark or Alison Brookfield by either calling St. John's church office at 604.986.1151 or emailing Church Administrator Leeann at 604.986.1151. Deacon Juanita can also be reached at deaconjuanita@telus.net.
RIDE FOR REFUGE Sat. Oct. 5 Join Team PWRDF Vancouver again this year in Ride for Refuge. We welcome new riders and walkers to this fun event in Richmond for a most worthy cause. Peter Goodwin from our parish will be riding and is team captain. PWRDF (The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund ) , working with the Panzi Foundation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will assist female victims of horrific gender based violence to reintegrate back into their communities, and help make women living in the area surrounding Panzi Hospital less vulnerable to gender and sexual based violence. $18 provides one month of medications and medical supplies for one woman. $69 provides one hygiene kit. $100 provides one woman with the supplies and equipment she needs to begin her own microbusiness. $230 provides innovative individual and group therapy and psychosocial counseling for one woman. $514 provides full literacy and life-skills training program for two women. To sign up as a rider or walker and to offer your support to Team PWRDF Vancouver or for more information on the Ride visit the Ride for Refuge website www.rideforrefuge.com.
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DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. SEPTEMBER 30 St. Jerome, Priest & Monk of Bethlehem, 420
Zech 8:1-8 Ps 102:11-22 Lk 9:46-50
Ps 89:1-18 2 Kgs 17:24-41 1 Cor 7:25-31
Ps 89:19-52 Hos 2:14-23 Mt 6:25-34
TUES. OCTOBER 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Teacher of the Faith, 1897
Zech 8:20-23 Ps 87 Lk 9:51-56
Ps 97, 99 2 Chr 29:1-3, 30:1, 10-27 1 Cor 7:32-40
Ps 94 Hos 4:1-10 Mt 7:1-12
WED. OCTOBER 2 Holy Guardian Angels
Neh 2:1-8 Ps 137:1-6 Lk 9:57-62
Ps 101; 109:1-4, 20 -30 2 Kgs 18:9-25 1 Cor 8:1-13
Ps 119:121-144 Hos 4:11-19 Mt 7:13-21
THU. OCTOBER 3 Feria
Neh 8:1-12 Ps 19:7-10 Lk 10:1-12
Ps 105:1-22 2 Kgs 18:28-37 1 Cor 9:1-15
Ps 105:23-45 Hos 5:8 – 6:6 Mt 7:22-29
FRI. OCTOBER 4 St. Francis of Assisi, Founder of The Friars Minor, 1226
Bar 1:15-21 Ps 79:1-9 Lk 10:13-16
Ps 102 2 Kgs 19:1-20 1 Cor 9:16-27
Ps 107:1-32 Hos 10:1-15 Mt 8:1-17
SAT. OCTOBER 5 Feria
Bar 4:5-12, 27-29 Ps 69:34-38 Lk 10:17-24
Ps 107:33-43; 108:1 -6 2 Kgs 19:21-36 1 Cor 10:1-13
Ps 33 Hos 11:1-9 Mt 8:18-27
SUN. OCTOBER 6 Dedication of St. James’ Church
1 Chronicles 29:6-19 Psalm 121 Eph 2:19-22 John 2:13-22
Ps 132 1 Kgs 8:1-13 Jn 10:22-30
Ps 29, 46 1 Kgs 8:54-62 Heb 10:19-25
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE
MASS TIMES
MON. SEPTEMBER 30 St. Jerome, Priest & Monk of Bethlehem, 420
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. OCTOBER 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Teacher of the Faith, 1897
5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. OCTOBER 2 Holy Guardian Angels
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. OCTOBER 3 Feria
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. OCTOBER 4 St. Francis of Assisi, Founder of The Friars Minor, 1226
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. OCTOBER 5 Feria SUN. OCTOBER 6 Dedication of St. James’ Church
8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am Solemn Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Public prayer is offered Monday - Saturday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel accessed on East Cordova Street through the Chapel Walkway: Morning Prayer 9.00 am. Evening Prayer 5.00 pm. Please be on time since the gate may be closed once prayers have begun. On Sundays: Morning Prayer 8.00 am. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions. THE THURIBLE | 31
CLERGY Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson matthew@streetoutreach.net 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Revd Joyce Locht (on sabbatical leave)
Honorary Assistants: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon Father Neil Gray
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. For pastoral care and support please contact the Parish Office in the first instance.
PARISH STAFF Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Music Series Organizer: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca
Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell, Building Assistant
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman
PARISH OFFICERS Rector’s Warden: Andrew Campbell, 604-669-1539 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Peggy Smyth wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Reece Wrightman, 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Jenny Johnson Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood Librarian: Lynann Burton
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