High Mass
First Sunday of Advent | November 29, 2015 | 10:30 am
Welcome We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us. Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy. VISION STATEMENT Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. MISSION OBJECTIVES To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and welcome friends, family, and strangers into our midst; To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ; To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest, and spiritual ways among parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need; To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God within and beyond the Parish; To strive to maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves, and optimize the use of our assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to generation, to the everlasting glory of God. ______________________________________________________________________ TODAY 8:00 am 8:30 am
Morning Prayer, Blessed Sacrament Chapel Low Mass, Lady Chapel Advent Boutique, Parish Hall 10:30 am High Mass, Church 12:00 am Advent Boutique & Coffee Hour, Parish Hall 4:00 pm Advent Lessons & Carols, Church Advent Boutique, Parish Hall ______________________________________________________________________ This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled. 2 | HIGH MASS
Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex). As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship. In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times. Wireless hearing amplifiers are available. Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the Church on the opposite side to the entrance. Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the Church.
The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment. The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass. The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit, and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the Cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus. You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness, and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins. We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi
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A Reflection Sometimes you will taste and see how good the Lord is. Be glad then, and give Him all honour, because His goodness to you has no measure. Sometimes you will be dry and joyless like parched land or an empty well. But your thirst and helplessness will be your best prayer if you accept them with patience and embrace them lovingly. Sometimes your prayer will be an experience of the infinite distance that separates you from God; sometimes your being and His fullness will flow into each other. Sometimes you will be able to pray only with your body and hands and eyes; sometimes your prayer will move beyond words and images; sometimes you will be able to leave everything behind you to concentrate on God and his Word. Sometimes you will be able to do nothing else but take your whole life and everything in you and bring them before God. Every hour has its own possibilities of genuine prayer. Don’t be afraid to set apart a considerable time for your prayer every day. It is your vocation. Your zeal for the Kingdom of God and your availability for all your brothers and sisters will grow all the greater for it. Remember that prayer is more powerful than anything you can achieve by your actions. -from Rule for a New Brother, Benedictine Priory - Regina Pacis, Great Britain: Anchor Press, 1973. 4 | HIGH MASS
Notes
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Entrance Rite HYMN
Stand 102 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Prepare the way, O Zion Prepare the way, O Zion! Your Christ is drawing near! Let every hill and valley a level way appear. Greet one who comes in glory, foretold in sacred story. O, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
He brings God’s rule, O Zion; he comes from heaven above. His rule is peace and freedom, and justice, truth, and love. Life high your praise resounding, for grace and joy abounding. O, Blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name. Fling wide your gates, O Zion; your Saviour’s rule embrace. His tidings of salvation proclaim in every place. All lands will bow before him, their voices will adore him. O, Blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.
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Children may move to the Rectory for Godly Play.
KYRIE ELEISON All sing
COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
All
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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader
Be seated
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah. The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness." Jeremiah 33:14-16
Reader Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALM
A cantor sings the antiphon first; the people repeat it thereafter.
Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. Antiphon Gracious and upright is the Lord; therefore he teaches sinners in his way. He guides the humble in doing right and teaches his way to the lowly. All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Antiphon Psalm 25:5-9
EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and
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abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Sub-deacon Allll
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA
A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter.
Stand
Alleluia. Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. Alleluia. Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Alleluia. Ostende nobis (Mode VI)
HOLY GOSPEL Deacon People Deacon People
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 Luke. Glory be to thee, O Lord. Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." Luke 21:25-36 HIGH MASS | 9
Deacon People
The Gospel of Christ. Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON
Be Seated Br. Leonard Abbah Director of Associates, Order of the Holy Cross (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 Deacon
Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.
All
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things and judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: have mercy upon you; + pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kneel
All
Children return from Godly Play PEACE
Stand
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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Be seated
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you, my God, I put my trust; let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me; let none who look to you be put to shame. Ad te, Domine, levavi (Mode II)
HYMN
Stand The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought forward. 109 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — When the King Shall Come Again When the King shall come again, All His power revealing, Splendor shall announce His reign, Life and joy and healing; Earth no longer in decay, Hope no more frustrated, This is God’s redemption day Longingly awaited. In the desert trees take root, Fresh from God’s creation; Plants and flowers and sweetest fruit Join the celebration; Rivers spring up from the earth, Barren lands adorning, Valleys, this is your new birth; Mountains, greet the morning!
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Strengthen feeble hands and knees; Fainting hearts be cheerful! God who comes for such as these, Seeks and saves the fearful. Deaf ears hear the silent tongues Sing away their weeping; Blind eyes, see the lifeless ones Walking, running, leaping! There God’s highway shall be seen Where no roaring lion, Nothing evil or unclean, Walks the road to Zion: Ransomed people homeward bound All your praises voicing, See your Lord with glory crowned, Share in His rejoicing!
SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE
Stand
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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, who in the fullness of time came among us in our flesh and opened to us the way of salvation. Now we watch for the day when he will come again in power and great triumph to judge this world; that we, without shame or fear, may rejoice to behold his appearing. 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 All sing
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PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Celebrant
Kneel
Blessing and glory and thanksgiving be unto thee, almighty God, our heavenly Father, who 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; who made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memorial of that his precious death, until his coming again. Hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech thee; and grant that we receiving these thy creatures of bread and wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks, he brake 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 ye all, of this; 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.” +
Allll Celebrant
Allll
Wherefore, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, we thy humble servants with all thy holy Church, remembering the precious death of thy beloved Son, his mighty resurrection, and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming again in glory, do make before thee, in this sacrament of the holy bread of eternal life and the cup of everlasting salvation, the memorial which he hath commanded: We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee, Lord our God. And we entirely desire thy fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we and all thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion; And we pray that by the power of thy Holy Spirit, all we who are partakers of this holy communion may be fulfilled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. HIGH MASS | 17
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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Kneel
AGNUS DEI All sing
THE 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.
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All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive, are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive, please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles. When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.
HYMN
Sit or kneel 275 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) — Blessed Jesu, Mary’s Son Blessed Jesu, Mary’s son, For mankind to earth thou camest, But the saving battle won, Now at God’s right hand thou reignest; On thy people pour thy blessing, Gathered here, thy name confessing. By this sacramental sign, Token of thy bitter passion, Through these gifts of bread and wine Thine own image in us fashion: By this food thy grace doth send us From all ills of soul defend us. In this mystery of grace Which we celebrate before thee, Come, O Saviour, show thy face To the faithful who adore thee: All our sins by thee forgiven, Grant us here the joys of heaven.
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Concluding Rite PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant All
The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit.
Celebrant
Let us pray. God for whom we wait, thou hast fed us with the bread of eternal life. Keep us ever watchful, that we may be ready to stand before the Son of man. We ask this in the name of Christ the Lord. Amen.
All BLESSING Celebrant
All
Kneel The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen. Notices and announcements may be given.
DISMISSAL
Stand
Be Seated
Stand
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ANGELUS
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HYMN 88 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) — Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art: dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, born a child, and yet a king, born to reign in us for ever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne. POSTLUDE Chorale prelude on ’Wachet auf’ — Paul Manz During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation. For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy. The sacrament of anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel. Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.
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Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers, and for your information.
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The Thurible NOTES FROM THE CLERGY Advent begins today, when we look back to the coming of Christ in his birth at Bethlehem, which we shall celebrate with great joy at Christmas, and also look forward to the fulness of time when he shall come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and all things will be gathered up in him and presented to God the Father. Christ also comes to us in the present: in word and in sacrament, of course, but also in and through one another and those amongst whom we live, not least in the poor and marginalised. In this "in-between time" the Church calls us to prepare the way for Christ's second coming by praying and working together for the coming of God's kingdom, with its values of justice and mercy, love and peace, "here on earth as it is in heaven." Amidst the current uncertainties and
tensions of the global political climate, the fears inspired by terrorism and extremism, and the dangers of climate-change, Christians draw hope and strength from the Reign of Christ, which we celebrated last Sunday, that in his dying and rising again the victory is already won: we are both to look around us for signs of his kingdom breaking into our world today, and also in our life together as the Church, to be ourselves signs of that kingdom.
Inform. Inspire. Invite.
Fr Kevin Update on Rectory & Crypt Redevelopment: There will be a short meeting at 12.15 pm on Sunday, December 13 to give a progress update on outline plans and finance for the proposed redevelopment of the Rectory and the Crypt. The Trustees hope then to move the project forward.
INSIDE:
Today at St. James’
Our Parish
Relationships & Fellowships
Commemorations
Daily Lectionary
Mass this Week
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TODAY AT ST. JAMES’ FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MORNING PRAYER 8:00 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
LOW MASS 8:30 am in the Lady Chapel ADVENT BOUTIQUE After Low Mass in the Parish Hall HIGH MASS 10:30 am in the Church
ADVENT BOUTIQUE After High Mass in the Parish Hall ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS 4:00 pm in the Church ADVENT BOUTIQUE After Lessons & Carols in the Parish Hall
OUR PARISH TODAY: WELCOME Welcome to our preacher at 8:30 am & 10:30 am today: Brother Leonard Abbah, Director of Associates, Order of the Holy Cross. TODAY: GODLY PLAY Today, children, with their parent/carer’s consent, will be offered their own “Liturgy of the Word,” Godly Play, in the Rectory. They will leave the Church during the Kyrie and return during the Absolution. TODAY: ADVENT BOUTIQUE An opportunity for early Christmas shopping after all services. Knits, home baking, preserves, Ordo & Canadian Churchman calendars, PWRDF greeting cards, Fair Trade coffee, and more. TODAY: ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS A feast of songs and scripture by candlelight including Matins & Vespers Responsories – G. P. da Palestrina / Adam lay ybounden – Philip Ledger / Benedictus in C – C. V. Stanford / Rejoice in the Lord alway – Anonymous (16th C.) / Ave Maria – Robert Parsons / Jesus Christ the apple tree – Elizabeth Poston / Advent Prose – plainsong. TODAY: PWRDF CHRISTMAS CARDS Peter Goodwin will be selling PWRDF Christmas cards today at the Advent Boutique and on December 6 and 13 following High Mass. Please call Peter at 604-9296143 to arrange purchase of cards if these times are not convenient.
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MOTHERS’ UNION /COMING HOME SOCIETY ADVENT FOOD COLLECTION The Mothers’ Union invites each of you to join us in collecting staple foods for Aboriginal youth and their children who are struggling financially, especially at Christmas and during the bleak weeks of January when food for themselves and their children is in short supply. This project supports the Coming Home Society’s brand new initiative – the Wisdom of Elders program. The program connects at-risk youth with Aboriginal Elders who provide spiritual care, guidance, and cultural teachings. The Aboriginal youth who come into the Centre where the Wisdom of Elders program is based, are struggling with many kinds of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. Many are single parents, and most are living at or below the poverty line.
It’s easy to make your donation! Pick up one of the specially prepared bags from the pews or the Narthex. Each bag contains instructions and the latest Coming Home Society newsletter telling about the new Wisdom of Elders program. Return your donations to the box in the Narthex by December 20th. Please show these young folks that the people of St. James’ care about them! Your food donations, and your Christmas messages, will mean so much! The Mothers’ Union ADVENT QUIET DAY Saturday, Dec. 12, 10am to 3 pm Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for quiet and reflection amidst the busyness of preparation for Christmas. Fr. Kevin will lead the day which will include three addresses, and Mass at 12 noon. Those unable to get to St. James’ may wish to find some time for quiet reflection at home.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS Any parishioner planning to dedicate flowers during the Christmas season should phone in their dedication by December 13 if they wish to have their donation printed in the Christmas leaflet. It will not be possible to designate a particular altar to which you wish your flowers to be donated simply write Christmas donation. We are in need of greenery for arrangements, especially holly with berries or any other branches bearing red berries. If you have any suitable greenery in your garden which you can spare, please bring it in a plastic garbage bag to the Church by Tuesday, December 22, and leave either in the Flower Room or in the passage ways by the Rectory and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Many thanks. The St. James’ Flower Guild ADVENT LECTURE 2015 Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7 – 8.30pm in the Park Room Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver Fr. Kevin will be giving an Advent Lecture entitled "An Anglican Perspective on Mary." Discussion and reflection follow the lecture and the evening closes with a short Marian meditation. All are welcome as we celebrate Advent by focusing on the woman at the heart of the coming of the Christ child. ST. LUKE’S The sale of St. Luke’s Court has been completed. The purchaser is Mr. Lee, who is a choir director at a local church. The Board of St. James’ Parish Foundation wish Mr. Lee and the residents of St. Luke’s Court every blessing. The Wardens
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KIDS’ CORNER Vision: To help children and their parents find new ways to more fully participate in mass and aid in their spiritual formation. Jesus tells us many things about God and his Kingdom through stories called Parables. The parables always have a message and sometimes it's very hard to enter or understand a parable. Sometimes, we really have to think about it for a long time before we can understand the message. The parable he tells us in the gospel reading today is about recognizing signs. Jesus reminds us that we all see signs if things about to happen. When we see the leaves growing on the trees, we know it is getting close to summertime. Jesus wants us to understand that when he returns, we will know because there will be signs, and when we see them we will know that Jesus is coming, just as we know when the leaves are green, it's summer, when they fall off the trees it is autumn, we will understand when we see the signs that Jesus is coming. Prayer Thank you for all your blessings God, and for sending your Son Jesus Christ to help us understand all about you! Amen COFFEE HOUR Following on from the discussion at Parish Council, for an experimental period from Sunday, December 6 into the New Year, Coffee Hour after High Mass will take place in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. There will be opportunity for review at Parish Council in January. Fr. Kevin
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RELATIONSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN The Mothers’ Union is again promoting the White Ribbon Campaign which is known throughout the world as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, November 25 to December 10. November 25 is the International Day Against Violence Against Women and December 10 the International Human Rights Day. Throughout the world, women and girls are subject to many different forms of violence and abuse because of their gender throughout their lives. These include physical, emotional, sexual and psychological abuse, forced prostitution, abortion and child marriage, human trafficking, female infanticide and honorbased killing. Violence affects women and girls regardless of age, race, religion, class, sexuality and marital status and often occurs within the home. Mothers’ Union is inviting everyone to wear a white ribbon during the sixteen days to bring awareness to these injustices. The ribbons will be available on Sunday, November 22, in the Narthex. SOCKS FOR MISSION TO SEAFARERS Mission to Seafarers offers gifts to visiting seafarers during the Christmas season. Anglican churches throughout the Diocese collect warm socks as a contribution to these gifts. You are invited to join us in with a donation. Socks should contain some wool, and may be left in Helen`s cupboard, or given to any member of the Women`s Guild who will be seasonally wrapping all socks donated from around the Diocese on Friday December 4 at the Mission to Seafarers house on the waterfront. Rides available at the church after 9 am, with work starting at 9:30 am. Good fellowship and snacks are guaranteed. This is a great opportunity to visit this heritage building, and learn about the work of the Mission, which was started in Vancouver by Father Cooper of our Parish.
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COMMEMORATION Saint Andrew the Apostle November 30 The Gospels say that Andrew was a fisherman and the brother of Peter, and his name always appears near the top in the lists of the twelve apostles. The Fourth Gospel pairs him with Philip in answering the Lord’s questions at the feeding of the five thousand and later in acting as an intermediary for some pagans who wished to meet Jesus. But that is all: Andrew’s story is no sooner begun, than it is swallowed up in the greater story of Jesus. The people of the Church later invented legends about Andrew, to give their memory more than just a name to honour and more than just a single episode to recount. These legends gave Andrew exotic adventures travelling and preaching in many different places until he was martyred, crucified on a cross in the form of an “X.” Some of these legends may indeed be true, but biographical truth is not their purpose or function. So we come back to the gospels and their brief account of Andrew’s calling. Andrew was a Galilean fisherman minding his own business, mending his own nets, when along came Jesus. The Lord called him, and Andrew got up and walked — he walked into the story of Jesus. From that moment on, his life was no longer his own; Andrew had no other story but the story of Jesus, the story that is told about Jesus, the story that Jesus himself tells. And that is how we honour the memory of the apostle named Andrew: by remembering his name as we tell the story of Jesus, the One who called both Andrew and us into the story of salvation. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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COMMEMORATION St. Francis Xavier December 3 Francis Xavier, a Jesuit priest, left Europe in 1542 and brought the gospel of Christ to the outcasts of India, the cities of southeast Asia, and the warrior-society of Japan. Francis was one of the first seven members of the Society of Jesus, which was founded to advance the Catholic CounterReformation. But the Jesuits looked beyond Europe and hoped to win the whole world for the Church. That is why Francis boarded a ship and sailed around the Horn of Africa to the Portuguese colony of Goa on the coast of India. With a small group of followers and even smaller resources, he began his apostolate in southern India, extended it to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and then moved on to Malacca, Vietnam, and Malaysia, until he reached Japan. He died in 1552, alone on an island off the coast of China, while trying to smuggle himself into the Chinese empire. Francis had trouble learning new languages and usually had to rely on an interpreter whenever he preached. But words are not the only way of communicating the truth, and his personal holiness made a great impression on the various peoples he encountered. More importantly, Francis understood that the gospel is meant first of all for the poor of the earth. So, he chose to do most of his apostolic work among the outcasts and untouchables of every culture he visited. Such a quality made him like the first apostles — and, like them, he loved not his own life unto death, but gave himself wholly to the task of proclaiming the riches of the knowledge and worship of Christ. For All the Saints, Prayers and Readings for Saint’s Days, ABC, 1994
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DAILY LECTIONARY DATE
DAILY MASS
MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM
MON. NOVEMBER 30
Dt 30:11-14 Ps 19:1-6 Mt 4:18-22
Ps 34 Is 49:1-6 1 Cor 4:1-16
Ps 96, 100 Is 55:1-5 Jn 1:35-42
TUES. DECEMBER 1
Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-8 Lk 10:21-24
Ps 5, 6 Am 3:1-11 2 Pet 1:12-21
Ps 10, 11 Is 1:21-31 Mt 21:12-22
WED. DECEMBER 2
Is 25:6-9 Ps 23 Mt 15:29-39
Ps 119:1-24 Am 3:12 – 4:5 2 Pet 3:1-10
Ps 12, 13, 14 Is 2:1-11 Mt 21:23-32
THU. DECEMBER 3
Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:19-24 Mt 7:21-27
Ps 18:1-20 Am 4:6-13 2 Pet 3:11-18
Ps 18:21-50 Is 2:12-22 Mt 21:33-46
FRI. DECEMBER 4
Job 1:1-5 Ps 119:161-168 Lk 10:38-41
Ps 16, 17 Am 5:1-17 Jude 1-16
Ps 22 Is 3:8-15 Mt 22:1-14
SAT. DECEMBER 5
Col 1:11-20 Ps 103:1-4, 13-18 Jn 6:57-63
Ps 20, 21:1-7 Am 5:18-27 Jude 17-25
Ps 110:1-5; 116; 117 Is 4:2-6 Mt 22:15-22
SUN. DECEMBER 6
Bar 5:1-9 Lk 1:68-79 Phil 1:3-11 Lk 3:1-6
Ps 148, 149, 150 Am 6:1-14 2 Th 1:5-12
Ps 114, 115 Is 5:1-7 Lk 1:57-68
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. 32 | THE THURIBLE
OFFICE & MASS TIMES MON. NOVEMBER 30 St. Andrew the Apostle
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For the witness of our Church to whole human family
TUES. DECEMBER 1 Bl. Charles de Foucauld, Hermit and Martyr in the Sahara, 1916
5:30 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
WED. DECEMBER 2 Nicholas Ferrar, Deacon, Founder of Little Gidding, 1637
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
THU. DECEMBER 3 St. Fancis Xavier, Missionary to the Far East, 1552
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel
FRI. DECEMBER 4 St. John Damascene, Priest and Teacher of the Faith, c.749
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
SAT. DECEMBER 5 St. Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c.210
For Peace in the Middle East
SUN. DECEMBER 6
8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm
Advent 2
For Syrian Refugees coming to BC
For Intentional Christian Communities
For Vancouver City Council
For Christian Poets & Hymn-writers
Morning Prayer Low Mass High Mass Evening Prayer
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CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Interim Priest-in-Charge: Father Kevin Hunt fr.kevin@stjames.bc.ca 778-984-3208 Days off: Friday & Saturday
Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com 604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Deacon: The Revd Joyce Locht joyce.locht@gmail.com 604-614-9915 Honorary Assistant: Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon
CLERGY AVAILABILITY Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532. Parish Office hours are: Mon. to Sat. 9 am to 4 pm. For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact Father Kevin Hunt on his cell phone at: 778984-3208. You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment. For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915
Children & Families Coordinator: Louisa Farrell louisafarrell237@gmail.com Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: PJ Janson Custodial Staff: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 am-2:00 pm 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, Sun, 7-10 am
PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Annie Grant Secretary: Doug Ibbott
PARISH OFFICERS Bishop’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Jerry Adams Trustee: Pat McSherry Treasurer: vacant Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams Archivist: Paul Stanwood St. James’ Anglican Church Diocese of New Westminster Anglican Church of Canada 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L4 T: 604-685-2532 | Fax: 604-685-7605 E: office@stjames.bc.ca | Web: www.stjames.bc.ca