High mass aboriginal prayer sunday, sept 24, 2017

Sung Mass

Aboriginal Prayer Sunday | September 24, 2017 | 10:30 am

Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES  To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst;  To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;  To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;  To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8:30 am Low Mass, Lady Chapel 9:15 am Coffee Hour, Rectory 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 pm Coffee Hour, Rectory 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 A PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLES Creator God, our country has journeyed for six years in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission process, seeking understanding, healing, and reconciliation.

It has not always been an easy path, but we have sought to walk it together.

We have tried to listen to each other’s stories.

We have sought to understand without judgement.

We have noted the differences in values and traditions, but also the places where we share values and traditions.

We are all your children.

You embrace all in your love.

You call us now to reflect that love to each other.

You call us to be brothers and sisters on the path to reconciliation. Amen.

Taken from the 2015 Kairos Worship Resource that marked the close of the TRC https://www.kairoscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TRC-worship-May31.pdf Accessed September 18, 2017.

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Notes

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Entrance Rite At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand.

Stand

HYMN 428 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — God Who Gives to Life Its Goodness God who gives to life its goodness, God creator of all joy, giver of all human freedom, God who blesses tool and toy: teach us now to laugh and praise you, deep within your praises sing, till the whole creation dances for the goodness of its King.

God who fills the earth with beauty, God who binds each friend to friend, giver of all human talent, God who wills that chaos end: grant us now creative spirits, minds responsive to your mind, hearts and wills your rule extending, all our acts by love refined.

KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Short communion service — Adrian Batten

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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WELCOME COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All Celebrant

All

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The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Creator God, from you every family in heaven and earth takes its name.

You have rooted and grounded us in your covenant love, and empowered us by your Spirit to speak the truth in love, and to walk in your way towards justice and wholeness.

Mercifully grant that your people, journeying together in partnership, may be strengthened and guided to help one another to grow into the full stature of Christ, who is our light and our life.

Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING

Be seated

Reader

A reading from the Book of Jonah.

Reader Allll

When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. He prayed to the Lord and said, ‘O Lord! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and ready to relent from punishing. And now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.’ And the Lord said, ‘Is it right for you to be angry?’ Then Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city, and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city. The Lord God appointed a bush, and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort; so Jonah was very happy about the bush. But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered.

When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, ‘It is better for me to die than to live.’ But God said to Jonah, ‘Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?’

And he said, ‘Yes, angry enough to die.’ Then the Lord said, ‘You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labour and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?’

Jonah 3:10 - 4:11 The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALM

A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.

I will exalt you, O God my King, and bless your Name for ever and ever.

Every day will I bless you and praise your Name for ever and ever. Antiphon

Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; there is no end to his greatness.

One generation shall praise your works to another and shall declare your power.

Antiphon I will ponder the glorious splendour of your majesty and all your marvelous works.

They shall speak of the might of your wondrous acts, and I will tell of your greatness.

Antiphon They shall publish the remembrance of your great goodness; they shall sing of your righteous deeds.

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and of great kindness.

Antiphon Psalm 145:1-8

EPISTLE READING Reader

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians.

For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labour for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing. For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well—since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.

Philippians 1:21-27

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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. O give thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his Name: tell the people what things he hath done. Alleluia. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Alleluia.

Confitemini Domino (Mode V)

HOLY GOSPEL Preacher Allll Preacher Allll

All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

Glory be to thee, O Lord.

‘For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the labourers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the market-place; and he said to them, “You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.” So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, “Why are you standing here idle all day?” They said to him, “Because no one has hired us.” He said to them, “You also go into the vineyard.” When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, “Call the labourers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.” When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, “These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.” But he replied to one of them, “Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?” So the last will be first, and the first will be last.’

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Preacher Allll

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise be to thee, O Christ.

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 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

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Celebrant

Let us confess our sins to almighty God.

All

Kneel The circle of love is repeatedly broken because of the sin of exclusion. We create separate circles: the inner circle and the outer circle, the circle of power and the circle of despair, the circle of privilege and the circle of deprivation.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive all who have sinned against us.

Celebrant All Celebrant All Celebrant

All

PEACE

The circle of love is broken whenever there is alienation, whenever there is misunderstanding, whenever there is insensitivity and a hardening of the heart.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive all who have sinned against us.

The circle of love is broken whenever we cannot see eye to eye, whenever we cannot link hand to hand, whenever we cannot live heart to heart and affirm our differences.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive all who have sinned against us.

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.

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

Even though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe, O Lord. You stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.

Si ambulavero (Mode VIII)

HYMN

Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward.

384 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation.

O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation: All ye who hear, brothers and sisters draw near, praise him in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth shelters thee under his wings, yea, so gently sustaineth: hast thou not seen how thy entreaties have been granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee: ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriend thee.

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Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, whirlwinds and waters assuaging.

Praise to the Lord, who when darkness of sin is abounding, who when the godless do triumph, all virtue confounding, sheddeth his light, chaseth the horrors of night, saints with his mercy surrounding.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!

All that hath life and breath come now with praises before him!

Let the Amen sound from his people again: gladly for aye we adore him.

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

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It is right in all times and in all places to thank and praise you Creator of all.

We praise you here where the Fraser River meets the Salish Sea, where city and farm, wilderness and industry are side by side.

We praise you at a time when the body of earth is broken again and again.

We give thanks for our place in the story of salvation.

Our ancestors journeyed with you in creation and migration.

They depended on the land, were displaced from the land and displaced others from their lands.

They knew you in tents and cities, on mountains and by wells, in families and in dreams, and through wilderness prophets who spoke of cedars and listened to ravens.

Together with angels and ancestors, orca and salmon, bear and raven, salal and cedar we join our voices with all creation in this ancient honour song:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS 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.

Short communion service — Adrian Batten

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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant

Kneel

We give thanks to you for Jesus, whose first bed was a feed trough.

He was baptized in the Jordan, tested in the wilderness; he traveled in fishing boats and told parables of farmers and seeds, labor and wages, yeast and bread.

On the night before he died, Jesus took bread, food of the poor, the work of field and hearth, he gave thanks, broke it and gave it to his friends saying: Take and eat, this is my body, given for you, do this to remember me.+ Again after supper he took the cup of wine, fruit of the land, gave thanks and gave it to his friends saying: This is my blood, which is shed for you. When you do this, do it in memory of me.+ Remembering Jesus’ life, death and resurrection and awaiting his coming kingdom, we offer you this bread and this cup.

Creator, send your Spirit on these gifts so that we may know Jesus in them and be gathered together with everyone who shares this sacred meal of justice and community.

Fill us with the courage and love of Jesus, that we may strive for justice and peace, respect the dignity of every human being, and safeguard the integrity of creation.

Bring us with all your saints to your commonwealth of sparrow and lily, child and beggar which is both now and yet to come in Jesus Christ our Brother.

By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, Loving Creator, world without end. Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

AGNUS DEI 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.

Short communion service — Adrian Batten

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Celebrant All

+Behold the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world.

O Lord I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed.

All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

MOTET O praise the Lord, all ye heathen, praise him, all ye nations: For his merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us. And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever and ever.

Amen.

O praise the Lord — Adrian Batten

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HYMN

Sit or kneel 385 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee Jesu, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills the breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest.

No voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find, A sweeter sound than thy blest name, O Saviour of mankind!

O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art!

How good to those who seek!

But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what it is, None but his loved ones know.

Jesu, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, And through eternity.

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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All

Stand

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Celebrant

All

Great Creator, you have fed us with bread from heaven.

Continue to renew us in your truth, to give light to our minds strength to our bodies, and seal us with your Holy Spirit.

We ask this in Christ’s name.

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 Ghost, 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 438 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — O Jesus, I Have Promised O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend.

I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, not wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide.

O let me feel thee near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw thou nearer and shield my soul from sin.

O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be; and, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end!

O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.

O let me see thy footmarks and in them plant mine own: my hope to follow duly is in thy strength alone.

O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; and then in heaven receive me, my Saviour and my Friend.

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POSTLUDE Prelude in E flat (BWV 552a) — J. S. Bach During the postlude you are invited to remain quietly in the nave, or move to the Rectory for Coffee Hour.

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

The sacrament of anointing will be offered in the Lady Chapel immediately after the Mass.

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.

Everyone is warmly encouraged to visit Reconciliation Expo in Strathcona Park this afternoon.

The flowers on the High Altar are dedicated to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for sixty years in my chosen country Canada, from Pamela Jeacocke.

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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Last Saturday I went to the Diocesan Council retreat day at the Synod Office, where the day began with “The Blanket Exercise.” You may have heard of it. Participants begin by standing on one of several blankets which are on the floor, all next to each other without any gaps. The blankets represent “Turtle Island” – Canada before it was called Canada, before settlers arrived.

that the indigenous peoples have been shown from when the first settlers landed to the present day.

When the exercise was finished, there was only silence.

As the exercise proceeded, we (the participants) were taken through the history of the settlement and conquest of the European settlers who gradually, took the land from the indigenous peoples whom they encountered. I learned that whole societies, cultures and languages were wiped out either by violence or by diseases that the settlers brought with them.

The Blanket Exercise and the reflections from the participants that came afterwards made me realize how much work towards reconciliation has still to be done, and how much there is still to be learned.

Looking forward to the Reconciliation Feast being held at St. James’ today, I want to extend thanks to all those people who have been instrumental in bringing the feast to fruition, and say how very grateful I am to the elders from both the indigenous and settler peoples who will attend, for their courage and willingness to come together.

We walked through the residential school period and heard quotes from people effected by the schools at the time and in the aftermath. Words from children who lost their connection with their communities. The cries of mothers whose children were taken and the lack of compassion and respect

Tomorrow, Bishop Mark MacDonald will preach at the Low Mass and then the St. James’ Social Justice Group along with other members of our community and friends will walk to the start of the Reconciliation March which ends in Strathcona Park where we will hear and learn more that will

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help us move towards being a reconciled people. Please come if you can. If you are unable to do the walk, or are attending the High Mass, please join us at Strathcona Park.

“Let us find a way to belong to this time and place together.

Our future, and the well-being of all our children rests with the kind of relationships we build today.” – Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C. Mother Lucy

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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel COFFEE HOUR After Low Mass in the Rectory HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church COFFEE HOUR After High Mass in the Rectory EVENING PRAYER 5:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

OUR PARISH TODAY: WALK FOR RECONCILLIATION Sun. Sept. 24, Cambie & Georgia to Strathcona Park Mother Lucy, Bishop Mark MacDonald, our National Indigenous Bishop, and members of the St. James’ Social Justice Group invite you to join them on the 2017 Walk of Reconciliation. Mother Lucy will celebrate and Bishop Mark will preach at the 8.30 am Low Mass at St James’ Anglican Church before setting out on the Walk. All are welcome! Those unable to take part in the Walk may care to visit the Reconciliation Expo in Strathcona Park after High Mass. For more details on the Walk and the Reconciliation Expo please 28 | THE THURIBLE

visit: reconciliationcanada.ca. St. James’ will celebrate Sept. 24 as Aboriginal Prayer Sunday.

This will be reflected in the Liturgy at both masses.

STREET OUTREACH NEWS The Administrative Assistant to the Street Outreach is one of the unseen, unsung heroes who make outreach happen.

Heather Graber—Fr Matthew and the Street Outreach said goodbye to Operations Coordinator, Ms Heather Graber at the end of August. Heather is currently travelling, awaiting a fiancée visa so she can proceed to England were she will marry Daniel—Deo volente—in November. Heather is a gifted and committed leader, whose organizational skills and personal qualities advanced the work of the Street Outreach, and will be highly prized wherever she serves next. Heather even organized Fr Matthew himself (—an extraordinary feat), freeing him to spend more time in frontline work.

We are grateful to Louisa Farrell for hosting a gathering in Heather’s honour.

Anna Wood—After a careful search, Street Outreach Initiative welcomes Mrs Anna Wood, to the position of Administrative Assistant. Anna is part of the Servants Vancouver team, and is also the administrator of their office operations in Canada. Anna lives here in St James Parish and knows the DTES community well, having served in outreach and community building here for a number of years. Anna brings considerable administrative skills and a demonstrated commitment to community outreach to the work of the Street Outreach, and we are blessed to have found her.

Street Outreach Initiative thanks the individuals and organizations who have jointly sponsored the position of Administrative Assistant.

HIGH MASS FOR THE EVE OF MICHAELMASS Thurs. Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm in the Church

PARISH COUNCIL - ALL ARE INVITED Sat. Sept. 30 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall All St. James’ parishioners are invited to attend our upcoming Parish Council meeting. The meeting agenda will include a lunch to be served following Mass celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

of Music of Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, BC. At his inaugural recital on the West Coast, Donald Hunt will play works by JS Bach, Marcel Dupré, Olivier Messiaen, and others, on St James’ mighty Casavant Organ, first installed in 1938. Tickets are available in advance from https:// sjmsdonaldhunt.eventbrite.ca

Parish Council is a good way to learn about what's going on in the parish and to have your say. A highlight of this important meeting will be the announcement and discussion of the final cityapproved plans and schedule for our rectory renovation.

WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY – ART DECO SKETCH Mon. Oct. 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm St. James’ Church will be open to artists, those who love to sketch and any who wish to visit between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Come in and enjoy a time of observation and sketching in our unique art-deco church. All are welcome. Please bring your own materials. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -- If you are available to be present in the church to welcome visitors for any or all of the four-hour stretch please contact Mother Lucy. lucy@stjames.bc.ca This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome people from our neighbourhood and beyond into our church.

Any guild and committee heads with additional items for the agenda are asked to send those items to the office before 9:00 am on Fri. Sept. 22. We look forward to seeing you all on September 30th.

Reece Wrightman, Parish Council Secretary RECTORY RENOVATION At the Sept 30 Parish Council Meeting, our Project Manager will provide an update on the Rectory Renovation Project. Architectural plans for the ground floor and the second floor will be on display after that update.

THURSDAY GROUP BIBLE STUDY 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on Sept. 21 & Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Gather for a group Bible Study in the Rectory.

Prayer, scripture, discussion and a light meal await!

We will be delving into scripture, specifically parables of future eschatology, considering what it may have meant for the first hearers, what it means for us today and how we can use what we learn to grow as disciples of Christ. Space is limited so please contact Mother Lucy to register: lucy@stjames.bc.ca DONALD HUNT ORGAN RECITAL Fri. Sept. 29 at 7:30pm, in the Church Donald Hunt grew up in Halifax and received his musical education in Montréal, holds a Master’s degree in Music from McGill University, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists.

Recently Donald assumed the position of Director

RIDE FOR REFUGE Sat. Sep. 30 The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is again participating in the Ride for Refuge and Team PWRDF Vancouver will be riding in support of its partner organization CCM de Pemba in Mozambique, a credit cooperative which provides a safe place for women to keep their savings and access low-interest loans for small businesses. Profits are reinvested in their businesses and in their families, allowing for access to potable water, food, shelter, clothing and education.

Peter Goodwin from our parish and captain of the team would be delighted to have members of the congregation join him and others on the ride or to offer their support. For more information or to sign up as a rider and walker on the 5,10,25 and 50 kms routes in Richmond or to offer your support please visit: https://rideforrefuge.org/location/vancouver You may also call Peter at 604-929-6143.

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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE

DAILY MASS

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00 PM

MON. SEPTEMBER 25 St. Sergius, Abbot in Moscow, Teacher of the Faith, 1392

Sir 39:1-9 Ps 34:1-8 Lk 12:33-37

Ps 80 2 Kg 5:1-19 1 Cor 4:8-21

Ps 77 Est 4:4-17 Mt 5:21-26

TUES. SEPTEMBER 26 Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, 1626

Sir 51:13-22 Ps 78:1-6 Mt 13:44-52

Ps 78:1-39 2 Kg 5:19-27 1 Cor 5:1-8

Ps 78:40-72 Est 5:1-14 Mt 5:27-37

WED. SEPTEMBER 27 St. Vincent de Paul, Priest & Prophetic Witness, 1660

1 Cor 1:26-31 Ps 112:1-9 Mt 9:35-38

Ps 119:97-120 2 Kg 6:1-23 1 Cor 5:9 – 6:8

Ps 81, 82 Est 6:1-14 Mt 5:38-48

THU. SEPTEMBER 28 St. Lorenzo Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs in the Philippines, 1637

Rom 8:31b-39 Ps 31:1-5 Jn 15:18-21

Ps 116, 117 2 Kg 9:1-16 1 Cor 6:12-20

Ps 34, 150 Dan 12:1-3 Mk 13:21-27

FRI. SEPTEMBER 29 SS. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, And All Angels: Michaelmas

Gen 28:10-17 Ps 103:19-22 Rev 12:7-12 Jn 1:47-51

Ps 8, 148 Job 38:1-7 Heb 1:1-14

Ps 34, 150 Dan 12:1-3 Mk 13:21-27

SAT. SEPTEMBER 30 St. Jerome, Priest, Monk, Teacher of the Faith, 420

Neh 8:1-3, 5-8 Ps 119:105-112 Lk 24:44-48

Ps 87, 90 2 Kg 11:1-20a 1 Cor 7:10-24

Ps 136 Hos 1:1 – 2:1 Mt 6:19-24

SUN. OCTOBER 1 Dedication of St. James’ Church

Ezek 18:1-4, 25-32 Ps 25:1-9 Phil 2:1-13

Ps 66, 67 2 Kg 17:1-18 Acts 9:36-43

Ps 19, 46 Hos 2:2-14 Lk 5:1-11

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MASS TIMES

MON. SEPTEMBER 25 St. Sergius, Abbot in Moscow, Teacher of the Faith, 1392

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

TUES. SEPTEMBER 26 Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, 1626

5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

WED. SEPTEMBER 27 St. Vincent de Paul, Priest & Prophetic Witness, 1660

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

THU. SEPTEMBER 28 St. Lorenzo Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs in the Philippines, 1637

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. SEPTEMBER 29 SS. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, And All Angels: Michaelmas

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

6:30 pm High Mass of Michaelmas, Church

SAT. SEPTEMBER 30 St. Jerome, Priest, Monk, Teacher of the Faith, 420 SUN. OCTOBER 1 Dedication of St. James’ Church

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 Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Evening Prayer: 5.00 pm. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, please check the weekly bulletin for exceptions.

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CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Rector: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Curate: Mother Lucy Price lucy@stjames.bc.ca 604-362-9959 Days off: Friday & Saturday

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Music Program Administrator: Michelle Herrewynen michelle@stjames.bc.ca Volunteer Coordinator: Audrey Guay audrey@stjames.bc.ca

Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday

Custodial Staff: Building Manager, Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-2:00 pm | 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am

Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915

PARISH COUNCIL

Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

PARISH OFFICERS

CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm.

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

Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Reece Wrightman Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Doug Ibbott 604-527-8100 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Warden: Pat McSherry 604-687-6844 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Kelvin Bee Trustee: Justin Berger Trustee: PJ Janson Treasurer: Christopher Orr Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood Assistant Organist: PJ Janson 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