Procession and Solemn Mass
The Reign of Christ | November 24, 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 Stewardship Lunch, Crypt 5:00 pm Evening Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.
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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 CHRIST THE KING Matthew 25: 31-46 Our King is calling from the hungry furrows Whilst we are cruising through the aisles of plenty, Our hoardings screen us from the man of sorrows, Our soundtracks drown his murmur: ‘I am thirsty’. He stands in line to sign in as a stranger And seek a welcome from the world he made, We see him only as a threat, a danger, He asks for clothes, we strip-search him instead. And if he should fall sick then we take care That he does not infect our private health, We lock him in the prisons of our fear Lest he unlock the prison of our wealth. But still on Sunday we shall stand and sing The praises of our hidden Lord and King. Malcolm Guite https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2012/11/24/the-feast-of-christ-the-king-a-sonnet/
Accessed Nov. 21, 2019
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Notes
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Entrance Rite PRELUDE Variations on 'Es ist gewißlich an der Zeit' - PJ Janson At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.
Stand
INTROIT Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Psalm Give the King thy judgments, O God: and thy righteousness unto the King’s son. Glory be . . . Dignus est Agnus — Leonard Wilson
PROCESSION
During the solemn procession the hymn on the facing page will be sung. A station will be made during the processional; the versicle, response and prayer for this are printed below.
STATION COLLECT Celebrant All
Tell it out among the nations that the Lord is King. He shall judge the peoples righteously.
Celebrant
Let us pray. God the Father, help us hear the call of Christ the King and to follow in his service, whose kingdom hath no end; for he reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, one glory. Amen Amen.
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HYMN 345 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Christ is the King, O friends rejoice! brothers and sisters, with one voice make all men know he is your choice: Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya. The first Apostles round them drew thousands of faithful men and true, sharing a faith for ever new: Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya. Then magnify the Lord and raise anthems of joy and holy praise for Christ’s brave saints of ancient days: Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya. O Christian women, Christian men, all the world over, seek again the Way disciples followed then: Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya. Christ through all ages is the same; place the same hope in his great name, with the same faith his word proclaim: Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya. Let Love’s unconquerable might God’s people everywhere unite in service to the Lord of light: Alleluya, alleluya, alleluya.
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KYRIE ELEISON Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Communion service in F — Herbert Sumsion
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Be seated when the celebrant is seated
Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, +art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Communion service in F — Herbert Sumsion
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COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, our Lord and King, grant that the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
All
Stand
The Liturgy of the Word FIRST READING Reader
Be seated A reading from the Book of Jeremiah. Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness." Jeremiah 23:1-6
Reader All
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CANTICLE
A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty Saviour, born of the house of his servant David. Antiphon Through his holy prophets he promised of old, that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant. Antiphon This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. Antiphon You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins. Antiphon In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Antiphon Luke 1:68-79
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SECOND READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Colossians. May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers - all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:11-20
Sub-deacon All
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away; and a kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. Alleluia. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him. Alleluia. Potestas eius (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL
All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Luke 23:33-43
SERMON
Be seated Mother Lucy Price (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 All
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After the petition for the departed: + Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. And may light perpetual shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Stand
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.)
The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession. Postula a me (Mode IV)
HYMN
Stand
The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 352 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Crown Him With Many Crowns Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity. SOLEMN MASS | 15
Crown him the Virgin's Son, the God incarnate born, whose arm those crimson trophies won which now his brow adorn; fruit of the mystic rose, as of that rose the stem; the root whence mercy ever flows, the Babe of Bethlehem. Crown him the Lord of love! Behold his hands and side, rich wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified. No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends his burning eye at mysteries so bright. Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a sceptre sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, absorbed in prayer and praise. his reign shall know no end, and round his piercèd feet fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet. Crown him the Lord of years, the Potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, ineffably sublime. Glassed in a sea of light, Where everlasting waves reflect his throne—the Infinite! who lives—and loves—and saves.
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SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee: O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God: creator and preserver of all things. Through Jesus Christ our Lord; whom thou didst exalt as Lord of all creation, that he might present unto thee an eternal and universal kingdom: a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. 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. Communion service in F — Herbert Sumsion SOLEMN MASS | 17
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 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. Communion service in F — Herbert Sumsion
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 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: For the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; And there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, Coming down from God out of heaven, Prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, And he will dwell with them and they shall be his people, And God himself shall be with them and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, Neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away. And I saw a new heaven — Edgar L. Bainton
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HYMN
Sit or kneel 48 Blue Hymn book (Common Praise) — Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly-minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to us approacheth, our full homage to demand. King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture, in the body and the blood, he will give to all the faithful his own self for heavenly food. Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of light descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish as the darkness clears away. At his feet the six-winged seraph, cherubim with sleepless eye veil their faces to the presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Lord most high!"
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, thou hast made us a royal priesthood in the kingdom of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Make known his victory through us, we pray, that all the world may see his light. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
All
Notices and announcements may be given.
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Stand
Be Seated
TE DEUM
Stand
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BLESSING Celebrant
All
DISMISSAL
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Remain standing Christ our King make you faithful and strong to do his will, that you may reign with him in glory: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
Stand
ANGELUS
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HYMN
Stand 383 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun Jesus shall reign where'er the sun doth its successive journeys run; his kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. People and realms of every tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song; and infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his Name. Blessings abound where'er he reigns: the prisoners leap to lose their chains, the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blest. Let every creature rise and bring peculiar honours to our King; angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud Amen.
POSTLUDE March on a theme of Handel (Op. 15) — Alexandre Guilmant The sacrament of anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel. During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Crypt for the Stewardship Lunch. 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. 26 | SOLEMN MASS
The flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God
and with thanksgiving for the life of Michael David Weyeneth from Robert Weyeneth and Leslie Arnovick, and in loving memory of Maureen Smith from Martin Smith.
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ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday, December 1, 2019 4 pm Based on the old English Advent Offices, in this service most of the lessons take up the theme of the Responsory from the ancient Matins for Advent with passages from the prophets that look forward to the Day of the Lord. St. James' High Mass Choir will sing the Responsories by Palestrina, as well as the carols Es ist ein Ros entsprungen by Hugo Distler, O thou, the central orb by Charles Wood, Ave Maria by William Byrd, and Sleepers, wake! by Felix Mendelssohn. And, of course, there will be wonderful Advent carols to sing by all, including Lo, he comes with clouds descending.
The Thurible CLERGY NOTES Why has the Feast of Christ the King, which apparently originated as recently as 1925, risen to such prominence? Was it devised (partly) in order to rehabilitate the idea and the institution of monarchy after the cataclysm of the First World War? Only a few years after the Bolshevik October Revolution, and at a time in Europe after the First World War when fascism and dictatorships posed a serious threat, Pope Pius XI in 1925 did indeed inaugurate a new festival in honour of the Kingship of Christ. This was primarily intended to counter the claims of secularism by holding up the model of Christ, as King of the Creation, whose just and gentle rule is supreme. In 1970, the RC Church moved the festival from its late-October date to the last Sunday in the church year: not only was its importance in the calendar increased, but it came to be adopted by non-Roman churches, not least in the Anglican Communion. In the Church of England, after a tentative appearance in The
Promise of His Glory, it was made a mandatory celebration in Common Worship, on the Sunday next before Advent. Several theological and liturgical considerations account for the prominence of its observance. It concludes the Christian year with a climactic celebration that focuses on Christ as glorified Lord and King - a powerful reminder that praise of his Kingship is always the theme of the calendar. Many times it has been pointed out that every Sunday by its name, dominica, kyriake, is really designated as a day of Christ the King. In addition, this festival also deepens awareness of the final end of all things in the triumph of Christ: it brings the cycle of the liturgical year to an end, but looks forward to its turning again on Advent Sunday. Worship of Christ on his throne leads on to the message of Christ as Judge. The spirituality of this festival must never be forgotten or understated. No one recognised this more than Henri Nouwen in his Sabbatical Journey: "on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, Christ is presented to us as the
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
mocked King on the Cross as well of the King of the universe. The greatest humiliation and the greatest victory are both shown to us in today's liturgy. It is important to look at this humiliated and victorious Christ before we start the new liturgical year with the celebration of Advent. All through the year we have to stay close to the humiliation as well as to the victory of Christ, because we are called to live both in our own daily lives. Canon Terry Palmer, Magor, Monmouthshire https:// www.churchtimes.co.uk/ articles/2014/14-november/ regulars/out-of-the-question/ festival-of-christ-the-king Accessed Nov. 21, 2019 THE THURIBLE | 29
TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ REIGN OF CHRIST THE KING 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 STEWARDSHIP LUNCH After Solemn Mass in the Crypt EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
OUR PARISH RIP ALEX CURRIE Long-time parishioner Alex Currie died on Mon. Nov. 18. His requiem will be held on Sat. Dec. 7 at 2 pm. May Alex rest in peace and rise in glory. WOMENS GUILD PRESERVE SALE If you missed the sale and wish to make a purchase or have not yet collected your pre-order please see or call Pamela Jeacocke: 604-321-2213. ORDO KALENDAR 2020 St. James’ 2020 Kalendar is now available, $15. Please see Reece Wrightman for your copy.
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FORMATION: PRAYING THROUGH ADVENT We will be looking at different types of prayer and how to wait patiently for Christmas when the pressure to move quickly is all around us. There will be Wednesday night and Thursday morning sessions to allow everyone to take part. Wednesday nights will be 6 pm to 8 pm in the Parish Centre with a light supper-- Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 & 18. The Thursday sessions (Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 & 19) will be held in the Parish Centre after Mass and will begin at 10:15 am – noon. Hot drinks will be available. Please register with Mother Lucy via email: lucy@stjames.bc.ca HELP ADVERTISE? We are looking for your help in letting others know about our beautiful Advent Lessons & Carols service, taking place Dec. 1 at 4 pm. Posters are available both in the Narthex and in the Parish Centre. Please do take a couple of these, and put them up at an appropriate place in the area where you live . QUIET DAY Sat. Nov 30, 10 am -- 2 pm “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Saints” Over the history of the church Jesus called people to be saints, people just like us. We will consider several “ordinary folk” of the last two centuries who have become extraordinary “saints”. Join us if you can and bring a bag lunch. Led by Sr. Mary Christian Cross. If you plan to attend contact: office@stjames.bc.ca | 604-685-2532. HOT SOX Please donate part-woollen work socks, or funds to purchase them, for the Mission to Seafarers to give out at Christmas time. There will be a box for them in the narthex. The Women’s Guild will be wrapping them (and others collected from around the Diocese) on Wed. Dec. 11 at 10 am in the Parish Centre. The Mission was started from St. James’ in the 1890s, and is very much appreciated by seafarers who are far from home.
RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS The Worldwide Mothers’ Union supports the 16 Days of Activism -- Mon. Nov. 25 to Tue. Dec. 10. This is also known as the White Ribbon Campaign. Encouraging people to talk about gender-based violence is critical in breaking the silence and stigma that victims can often face and removing myths that can keep people silent. Creating a safe and non-judgmental environment may encourage those experiencing gender-based violence to speak out. It is therefore important to be aware of how to respond and support those who disclose such experiences.
care+share care+share is a diocesan program which invites parishes and individuals to support a particular ministry over a two-year period. In the past, our own Street Outreach Initiative has benefited significantly from care+share. Diocesan Synod nominated the Urban Aboriginal Ministry led by the Revd Vivian Seegers for support in 2020/21. For details of this ministry and how to donate go to the DNW website: www.vancouver.anglican.ca/ news/care-share-advent-campaign-for-2019
Here are some general principles to consider: •Violence and abuse is always wrong and never acceptable. •The responsibility for the abuse lies with the perpetrator. •Ultimately, only the person experiencing abuse can decide what course of action to take. We invite all parishioners to wear the white ribbon if you are a woman and the moose hide square if you are a man and take this pledge: I pledge never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls. ADVENT 2019: A COMPANION The Diocese is offering a daily Advent meditation contributed by Archbishop Melissa and spiritual directors in the diocese. Each day includes a selected image, hymn, or poem that evokes the actions of Advent: waiting, longing, anticipating, expecting, and preparing. It’s free to subscribe. Sign up for the daily email here: tinyurl.com/ advent2019 THE THURIBLE | 31
DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM
MON. NOVEMBER 25 Feria
Dan 1:1-20 Ps 24:1-6 Lk 21:1-4
Ps 106:1-18 Jl 3:1-2, 9-17 1 Pet 1:1-12
Ps 106:19-48 Zech 10:1-12 Mt 19:1-12
TUES. NOVEMBER 26 James Otis Sargent Huntington, Founder of the Order of the Holy Cross, 1935t
Dan 2:31-45 Ps 96 Lk 21:5-9
Ps 121, 122, 123 Nahum 1:1-13 1 Pet 1:13-25
Ps 124, 125, 126 Zech 11:4-17 Mt 19:13-22
WED. NOVEMBER 27 Feria
Dan 5:1-6, 13-28 Ps 98 Lk 21:10-19
Ps 119:145-176 Ob 15-21 1 Pet 2:1-10
Ps 128, 129, 130 Zech 12:1-10 Mt 19:23-30
THU. NOVEMBER 28 Feria
Dan 6:6-27 Ps 99 Lk 21:20-28
Ps 131, 132 Zeph 3:1-13 1 Pet 2:11-25
Ps 134, 135 Zech 13:1-9 Mt 20:1-16
FRI. NOVEMBER 29 Feria
Dan 7:1-14 Ps 93 Lk 21:29-33
Ps 140, 142 Is 24:14-23 1 Pet 3:13 – 4:6
Ps 141, 143:1-11 Zech 14:1-11 Mt 20:17-28
SAT. NOVEMBER 30 St. Andrew the Apostle
Dt 30:11-14 Ps 19:1-6 Mt 4:18-22
Ps 34 Is 49:1-6 1 Cor 4:1-16
Ps 104 Zech 14:12-21 Mt 20:29-34
SUN. DECEMBER 1 First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5 Ps 122 Rom 13:11-14 Mt 24:36-44
Ps 146, 147 Am 1:1-5, 13 – 2:8 1 Th 5:1-11
Ps 111, 112, 113 Is 1:1-9 Lk 21:5-9
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OFFICE & MASS TIMES DATE
MASS TIMES
MON. NOVEMBER 25 Feria
12:10 pm Mass in the Lady Chapel
TUES. NOVEMBER 26 5:30 pm Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel James Otis Sargent Huntington, Founder of the Order of the Holy Cross, 1935t WED. NOVEMBER 27 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. NOVEMBER 28 Feria
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. NOVEMBER 29 Feria
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. NOVEMBER 30 St. Andrew the Apostle SUN. DECEMBER 1 First Sunday of Advent
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.
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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 Father Neil Ferneyhough
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, 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