Feb 3, 2013 High Mass

High Mass

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ | February 3, 2013 | 10:30 AM

Welcome 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.

As you enter please remember the Coast Salish People, the original inhabitants of this area, and join us in praying for healing and reconciliation.

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 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 9:30 AM

Formation Session: “The Myth of the Secular”

10:30 AM

High Mass

This booklet is printed on recycled paper. Discarded copies will be recycled.

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Before Mass If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the Church entrance (narthex).

As a friendly reminder, please turn off all electronic devices that might disrupt worship.

In the interest of security, please keep purses and other valuables with you at all times.

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the church.

The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is available. Speak with a priest to make an appointment.

The Mass booklet contains all the prayers and information required to participate in the Mass.

The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit and kneel are offered as guidelines to those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the cross. It is also customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus.

You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness and prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins.

We adore you, most Holy Lord Jesus Christ here and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

St. Francis of Assisi

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A Reflection A Song for Simeon Lord, the Roman hyacinths are blooming in bowls and The winter sun creeps by the snow hills; The stubborn season has made stand.

My life is light, waiting for the death wind, Like a feather on the back of my hand.

Dust in sunlight and memory in corners Wait for the wind that chills towards the dead land.

Grant us thy peace.

I have walked many years in this city, Kept faith and fast, provided for the poor, Have given and taken honour and ease.

There never went any rejected from my door.

Who shall remember my house, where shall live my children's children When the time of sorrow is come?

They will take to the goat's path, and the fox's home, Fleeing from the foreign faces and the foreign sword.

Before the time of cords and scourges and lamentation Grant us thy peace.

Before the stations of the mountain of desolation, Before the certain hour of maternal sorrow, Now at this birth season of decease, Let the Infant, the still unspeaking and unspoken Word, Grant Israel's consolation to one who has eighty years and no tomorrow.

According to thy word.

They shall praise Thee and suffer in every generation With glory and derision, Light upon light, mounting the saints' stair.

Not for me the martyrdom, the ecstasy of thought and prayer, Not for me the ultimate vision.

Grant me thy peace.

(And a sword shall pierce thy heart, Thine also).

I am tired with my own life and the lives of those after me, I am dying in my own death and the deaths of those after me.

Let thy servant depart, Having seen thy salvation.

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– T.S. Eliot

Notes

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

Stand

INTROIT We have waited, O God, for thy loving-kindness in the midst of thy temple; according to thy Name, O God, so is thy praise unto the world’s end; thy right hand is full of righteousness. Psalm Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised: in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill. Glory be . . .

Suscépimus (Mode VI)

BLESSING OF THE CANDLES Celebrant All Celebrant

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

All

O Lord Jesus Christ, the true light, that lightenest every man that cometh into this world: pour forth thy blessing upon these candles, and sanctify them with the light of thy grace, and mercifully grant; that even as these lights, kindled with visible fire, do scatter the darkness of night; so our hearts, illumined by invisible fire, that is, by the brightness of the Holy Spirit, may be delivered from all blindness of iniquity: that, the eyes of our understanding being enlightened, we may discern such things as are pleasing unto thee and profitable for our salvation; so that finally after the darkness and dangers of this world, we may be found meet to attain unto the light everlasting. Through thee, Christ Jesus Saviour of the world, who in perfect Trinity livest and reignest, God, throughout all ages, world without end.

Amen.

The Celebrant goes throughout the congregation with holy water to bless the hand candles which were given at the door. Please hold them up high as the Celebrant passes by aspersing them. After this the torchbearers will move throughout the Church to light the hand held candles; please pass the light along. During this time the choir sings: Nunc dimittis (Third service) – Philip Moore

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PROCESSION

During the procession the hymn on the next page will be sung. All are invited to follow the procession around the Church immediately following after the Celebrant.

A station will be made during the procession.

STATION COLLECT Celebrant All Celebrant

This is a light to reveal God to the nations.

And the glory of his people Israel.

Let us pray.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who as a child wast presented in the temple and received with joy by Simeon and Anna as the Redeemer of Israel: Mercifully grant that we, like them, may be guided by the Holy Spirit to acknowledge and love thee unto our lives’ end; who with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, livest and reignest God, world without end. Amen.

The processional hymn continues. After the procession please extinguish your hand candles.

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN

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KYRIE ELEISON Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ have mercy upon us.

Lord have mercy upon us.

Mass for four voices — William Byrd

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (see facing page)

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant All

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Celebrant

Let us pray.

Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, for thou hast sent us thy salvation.

Inspire us by thy Holy Spirit to recognize him who is the glory of Israel and the light for all nations, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

All

Stand

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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The Liturgy of the Word OLD TESTAMENT READING Reader

Be seated

A reading from the Book of Malachi.

See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.

Malachi 3:1-4

Reader All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALM

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

Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

"Who is this King of glory?" "The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle."

Antiphon Lift up your heads, O gates lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Who is he, this King of glory?" "The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory." Antiphon Psalm 24:7-10

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EPISTLE READING Sub-deacon

A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.

Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death.

For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham.

Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.

Hebrews 2:14-18

Sub-deacon All

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA Please stand as the torchbearers move throughout the church to light your hand candles again for the Gospel reading.

Alleluia. The old man bore the child in his arms, but the child was the old man’s King.

Alleluia.

Senex puerum portabat (Mode I)

THE HOLY GOSPEL

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All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord"), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, "Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed - and a sword will pierce your own soul too." There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eightyfour. She never left the temple but worshipped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.

Luke 2:22-40

After the Deacon with the Book of the Gospels arrives back at the Altar please extinguish your hand candles .

THE SERMON

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THE NICENE CREED

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Stand

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Leader

In peace let us pray to the Lord.

All

After each petition this response is said: Lord in thy mercy.

Hear our prayer.

All All

Stand

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.

The celebrant concludes the prayers with a collect.

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Deacon

Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God. Kneel

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.

All

THE PEACE

Stand

The ministers and people may greet one another in the name of the Lord in the customary way.

You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you” with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.

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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Be seated

Grace is poured out upon your lips because God has blessed you for ever and for evermore.

Diffúsa est grátia (Mode VIII)

OFFERTORY HYMN

Stand

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

157 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Hail to the Lord who comes

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE

Stand

During the proper preface the torchbearers will move throughout the Church to light your hand candles again, which may remain lit until the Communion.

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Celebrant

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.

Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give knowledge of thy glory, in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

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 Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt cæli et terra Gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis.

Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini: Hosanna in excelsis.

Stand Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. + Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Mass for four voices — William Byrd

THE 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

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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.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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Kneel

AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world : have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace.

Mass for four voices — William Byrd

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 please 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.

COMMUNION MOTET An ancient held up an Infant, but the Infant upheld the ancient. A Child he was that a Virgin bore, and kept her as Virgin evermore. The one whom she brought forth, she did adore.

Senex puerum portabat — William Byrd

COMMUNION HYMN

Sit or kneel

5 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies

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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 fulfilled the hope of Simeon, who did not die till he had welcomed the Messiah.

Complete in us thy perfect will, that we in Christ may share in thy eternal kingdom; for he is Lord for ever and ever.

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 Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given.

THE DISMISSAL

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Stand

Be Seated

Stand

ANGELUS

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HYMN 375 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – At the Name of Jesus

POSTLUDE Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin (Nunc dimittis) — J. S. Bach (BWV 616) 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 one 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.

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The flowers on the High Altar are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Father Lloyd Wright from the Women’s Guild

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Formation on Sundays THE MYTH OF TODAY’S SECULAR WORLD-VIEW Many people assume that our world today is profoundly secular and that a secular world view is a necessary and logical result of modernity. Many of us accept the notion that an ideal moral and ethical political system can only operate in the absence of religious belief. In fact, however, religion has failed to disappear, and in the twenty-first century it thrives, diversifying and growing all over the world. In this series we confront the “myth” of the secular, shedding light upon the religious beliefs at the foundation of both our cultural epistemology and our social institutions. In the first part of this series we will play excerpts from a CBC radio broadcast entitled, “The Myth of the Secular” and discuss the contradictions behind the myth. We conclude with a look at the work of philosopher Charles Taylor (A Secular Age), who redefines secularization in light of its failure to uproot the religious and spiritual values of our age.

February 3, February 10: “The Myth of the Secular” Leaders: Leslie Arnovick and Tim Firth February 17: Charles Taylor on the Secular Age. Leader: Gordon Carkner (no Formation Session February 24)

THE THEOLOGY OF SALVATION March 3: From what are we saved?

March 10: How does Jesus save?

March 7: Why are we saved?

THE CHRISTIAN IMAGINATION: THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN POETRY April 7: Annunciation April 14: Incarnation April 21: The Passion April 28: The Resurrection May 5: The Ascension and Pentecost

THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT May 12: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

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Lent at St. James’ Ash Wednesday - February 13 12:10 pm Said Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes.

6:30 pm High Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes.

Praying of the Rosary and Stations of the Cross To be announced

Lenten Quiet Day - February 16 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Passion of Christ Through Poetry This workshop will be lead by Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins.

Formation during Lent Formation on Sundays begins at 9:30 am in the Bishops’ Room.

Lent 1 February 17 Charles Taylor on the Secular Age. Leader: Gordon Carkner Lent II February 24 No Formation session due to Vestry Meeting Lent III March 3 From what are we saved?

Lent IV March 10 How does Jesus save?

Lent V March 17 Why are we saved?

Mothering Sunday - March 10 After High Mass we will honour our Mother Church and also our earthly mothers with the presentation of flowers and traditional simnel cake.

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St. James’ News & Announcements REQUIEM MASS FOR JOHN VAN LUVEN With regret, we announce that John Van Luven died last Wednesday evening. Please pray for his wife Angela and their children – Richard and Chris.

Rest eternal grant unto your servant John, O Lord.

May he, with all the saints, rest in peace. Amen.

Vespers: 7:00pm, Feb 7th Requiem Mass: 10:30am, Feb 8th REQUIEM MASS FOR NANCY WALTON Tomorrow, February 4th, there will be a Requiem Mass for Nancy Walton during the regular 12:10 pm mid-day Mass. All are welcome to attend.

PASTORAL UPDATE Three weeks ago a medical emergency resulted in Ruth Greenaway-Robbins’ admission to hospital.

Her condition is gradually improving, but she remains in hospital and is not yet able to receive visitors. Your care for her is greatly appreciated; and we ask you to keep Ruth, Fr. Mark, Simeon and Ana in your prayers. We will keep you informed of her progress, and if you have a particular concern, please speak to one of the Wardens.

The Rector and Wardens SEEKING CONFIRMATION? REAFFIRMATION? RECEPTION? If you desire the sacrament of confirmation, you are invited to participate in a course of preparation beginning Sunday, February 10th following High Mass. We will meet weekly for approximately ten sessions until April 28th. There will be no session on Vestry Sunday, Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday. Confirmation is an expression 28 | HIGH MASS

of deepening and conscious commitment to the way of Christ.

Reaffirmation is an opportunity to renew your baptismal vows and Reception is for members who were confirmed in other churches and who now desire to be received into the Anglican Communion. The sacrament is a means of grace and strength for living out the vows made at baptism.

We hope this may be a rich time of learning, prayer, and relationship building. If you are interested in preparation, please contact in person or via email Fr. Mark, rector@stjames.bc.ca, or Mtr. Jessica, assistant@stjames.bc.ca.

The celebration of confirmation/reaffirmation/ reception will take place on April 28 at Christ Church Cathedral.

The Rev. Mtr. Jessica Schaap PASTORAL UPDATE Three weeks ago a medical emergency resulted in Ruth Greenaway-Robbins’ admission to hospital.

Her condition is gradually improving, but she remains in the hospital and is not yet able to receive visitors. Your care for her is greatly appreciated; and we ask you to keep Ruth, Fr. Mark, Simeon and Ana in your prayers. We will keep you informed of her progress, and if you have a particular concern, please speak to one of the Wardens.

The Rector and Wardens JULIAN GATHERING Feb 10th, 5:00 – 7:30 pm On Sunday evening, Feb 10th at 5:00 pm, we invite you to our monthly Julian gathering. We will begin at 5:00 pm with Evening Prayer, enjoy a

St. James’ News & Announcements potluck dinner together in the Bishops' Room, then enjoy a time of contemplative prayer, reading, and discussion. We will be led by Mother Alexis Saunders, Oblate of the Order of Julian of Norwich. All are welcome. For further information, please contact Mother Alexis at 778882-3307.

THE PASCHAL CANDLE Most of you are familiar with the Paschal Candle.

It is the first flame lit from the new fire at the Easter Vigil, which represents the light of Christ rising to dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds. The candle is marked by special symbols: the cross; the Greek letters for alpha and omega reminding us that God is the beginning and the end; the current year, representing God present with us now; and five grains of incense representing the five wounds of Christ. The Paschal Candle is processed into the church at the Easter Vigil and remains in its holder near the altar throughout the Easter season, during which it is lit at all Masses held in the main sanctuary.

The Paschal Candle is specially made and must be ordered in advance of Easter. It costs in the neighbourhood of $200. If you would like to support this meaningful tradition by making a donation toward the cost of the candle, please add the amount to your offering envelope, and on the outside of the envelope write the amount and beside it write “Paschal Candle”. If you do not use envelopes but would like to donate, please call the Church Office.

MOTHERS’ UNION PARENTING COURSE The fifth and final session of the Mothers' Union Parenting Course will be held on Wednesday,

February 6, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Bishops' Room. The theme this week will be Child Protection and will include issues of abuse, family trauma, the rights and responsibilities of the child and keeping children safe. Anyone who is interested in this topic is welcome to join us.

Coffee and tea will be available and a light lunch of soup & bread will be served following the session.

Celia Dodds, Facilitator SOUP SALE TODAY Please look for Mary Brown in the Bishops’ Room after High Mass.

HOUSE BLESSINGS IN EPIPHANY The Church offers a special service of house blessing for its members. It is especially appropriate to do this during the season of Epiphany. If you would like to arrange to have your home blessed, please email Fr. Mark at rector@stjames.bc.ca or Mtr. Jessica at assistant@stjames.bc.ca.

PREDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE #5 Terra Development Ltd. has been selected as the development consultant for the Clinton Hall project. The company, headed by Jim O'Dea has been contracted by the board of trustees beginning January 1, 2013 to a maximum of 18 month contract by which time the feasibility of the project will have been determined. There will be a presentation at the AVM on February 24 to update the parish on the progress to date.

Questions can be directed to the PDC at project@stjames.bc.ca. or in writing care of the office.

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St. James’ News & Announcements ORGANIST DAVID PALMER IN RECITAL Wed, February 6, 8pm St. James’ Anglican Church Thanks to the Royal Canadian College of Organists' travelling clinician programme and St. James’ Anglican Church, eminent organist David Palmer will present a program of interesting, varied, and entertaining works by Johann Krebs, William Albright, Henri Mulet, and others.

A native of Victoria, BC, David Palmer has performed from coast to coast in Canada, and has given recitals in such American centres as San Francisco, Washington and New York. In Europe, he has played in England and France, including recitals in the cathedrals of Chartres and Notre Dame in Paris. CBC Radio has broadcast nationally many of his performances, both solos and appearances with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. He is Past-President of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, a Professor Emeritus in the School of Music at the University of Windsor, and Organist and Choir Director of All Saints’ Church, Windsor. Admission is by donation.

Thanks, Gerald Harder PAX EASTER 2013: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The PAX editorial team gives thanks for your ongoing contributions to our Parish magazine.

We now welcome submissions for our upcoming Easter issue, the theme of which is renewing our baptismal vows. This theme could be addressed in any of the following ways: baptism as the beginning of our journey of conversion to Christ; the significance of baptism in the liturgy, such as the invitation to our statement of the Creed ("Let 30 | HIGH MASS

us confess the faith of our baptism"); exploring the Church's practice of baptism at some moment in Christian history; or the importance of baptism within the Easter liturgies. As usual, we also welcome submissions on other topics that you may wish to explore. The maximum length for written submissions is 500 words. All submissions, whether articles, photos or artwork, are due no later than Monday, February 25th. They can be emailed to tracylee.russell@gmail.com or left in the PAX mail slot just outside the Church office.

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION UPDATE FROM DIOCESE Dear Friends, This is the first of a series of regular updates you will receive over the next few months as we mobilize our Diocese to participate in the September 2013 Truth and Reconciliation National Event here in Vancouver. These communications are being sent to the designated contact person in each deanery, with copies to all Regional Deans, Archdeacons, the Diocesan Archivist, Bishop Mark MacDonald, and the Anglican representatives on the BC Ecumenical Advocates for Healing and Reconciliation. Please share these communications as widely as possible.

1. TRC National Event, Vancouver.

The dates for the TRC event proper are Sept. 1821 (Wednesday-Saturday). In addition, the Indian Residential Schools Survivors' Society and Reconciliation Canada, in partnership with many other community groups including churches, are planning "book-end" events around the hearings.

These are: the All Nations Canoe Gathering on Sept. 17; the event "A New Way Forward" at BC

St. James’ News & Announcements Place on the evening of Sept. 21; and a Walk for Reconciliation on the morning of Sunday, Sept.

22. Church participation is welcome, and indeed essential, at all three of these events as well as at the TRC hearings themselves.

The TRC hearings will be held in the facilities of the PNE at Hastings Park, which is within the parish boundaries of St David of Wales. We are hoping that it will be possible to designate St. David's as the "parish church" for the TRC event, and that the parish will be able to co-ordinate spiritual support, and, to a limited extent, logistical support for our Diocese's participation in the TRC hearings.

word out, please let me know and I will add his or her name to the list.

Thank you for supporting and participating in this important work!

Simyuwinhl Gibuum Liksjok The Rev. Michael Batten Rector, St David's Church 2475 Franklin Street Vancouver BC V5K 1X3 Tel: 604.253.8524 ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING The annual vestry will take place on Sunday February 24 following High Mass.

2. Idle No More This movement continues to gather momentum across the country and our church has declared its support for it. Non-indigenous people are welcome to participate in Idle No More events as they occur. Bishop Mark MacDonald has asked that we keep Chief Theresa Spence in our prayers, and also the meeting this coming Friday between leaders of the AFN and the Government of Canada. There are a number of Idle No More events planned for the Metro Vancouver area this Friday; please attend an event in your community if you can, and encourage others to do so.

3. Resources Useful information and updates can be found on the website of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (www.trc.ca) and KAIROS Canada (www.kairoscanada.org). Also, Laurel Dykstra, Clarence Li, or myself would be happy to speak to a parish, deanery gathering, or other group or event. If you know of anyone else who would like to be part of this network and assist in getting the

MORE ORDO KALENDARS! Due to popular demand a small number of 2013 Ordo Kalendars have been reordered. If you would like to purchase one please see Reece Wrightman before they run out again.

OPEN HOUSE AT SACRED SPIRIT CENTRE 884 East Pender St. Tuesday, February 12 from 4-7 pm.

The Imagine Project of the DTES Roman Catholic Parish plans to rehabilitate the 10,000 sq. ft. parish school for multipurpose use and ensure that the new Sacred Spirit Space be used to enrich life for their neighbours. To reach that goal they want to hear from us - their neighbours. Please attend the Open House if you can to see the space. Also, read the January 2013 Parish Council Minutes and take a few minutes to fill out the survey left for us by Imagine Project. In the survey you can express how you imagine the space can enrich the neighbourhood.

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St. James’ News & Announcements SAVE YOUR STAMPS Please save your used postage stamps for a new ongoing fundraiser for our Street Outreach Initiative. We are collecting stamps of all ages from all countries. Please tell your friends so we can make this endeavour as successful as possible.

Stamps can be dropped off in the office, or given to Reece Wrightman or another Narthex Guild member during mass on Sundays. Please place them in an envelope marked “Stamps for SOI .”

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Meetings and Events at St. James’ not done February

3 Sun | 7:30 PM

Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room

4 Mon | 11:00 AM

Women’s Guild, Bishops’ Room

4 Mon | 1:00 AM

organ practice, church

4 Mon | 2:00 PM 4 Mon | 7:00 PM

SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri until 6:30pm) Private Rental, Bishops’ Room

4 Mon | 7:00 PM

Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room

5 Tue | 10:00 AM

organ practice, church

5 Tue | 6:30 PM

Social Justice Group, Bishops’ Room

5 Tue | 7:00 PM

Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room

6 Wed | 10:00 AM

MU Parenting Course, Bishops’ Room

6 Wed | 10:30 AM

Pastoral Care Guild, Bishops’ Room

6 Wed | 12:30 PM

Pre-Development Committee Meeting, Bishops’ Room

6 Wed | 1:30 PM

organ practice, church

6 Wed | 6:30 PM

organ recital, church

7 Thu | 8:00 AM

Latino Lunch, lunch served at noon, Crypt

7 Thu | 10:30 AM

EfM, Bishops’ Room

7 Thu | 7:00 PM

Van Luven Vespers, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

7 Thu | 7:30 PM

Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room

8 Fri | 10:30 AM

Van Luven Requiem Mass, Church

9 Sat | 8:00 AM

Sanctuary Guild

9 Sat | 9:00 AM

Latin Community Kitchen, Crypt

9 Sat | 7:00 PM

Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room

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Offices and Mass Times 2013 MON. FEBRUARY 4TH

MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

Requiem Mass

For the repose of the soul of Nancy Walton 6 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

TUES. FEBRUARY 5TH St. Agatha, Martyr, 251

WED. FEBRUARY 6TH Martyrs of Japan, 1596

THU. FEBRUARY 7TH

For all those affected by breast cancer 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For the people and leaders of Japan 9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

FRI. FEBRUARY 8TH

For all those who serve in the Armed Forces 12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

SAT. FEBRUARY 9TH

For the work of the United Nations 5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel

St. Cornelius the Centurion

Hannah Grier Coome, Religious, Founder of the SSJD, 1921

SUN. FEBRUARY 10TH The Last Sunday after Epiphany

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For lives that integrate contemplation and action 8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer

Daily Lectionary DATE

DAILY MASS

MON. FEBRUARY 4TH

1 COR 4:9-13 PS 80:8-18 MK 4:26-32 WIS 3:1-9 PS 31:1-5 JN 12:24-26 COL 1:24-29 PS 69:5-18 MK 8:34-38 HEB 12:18-24 PS 48:1-3, 7-9 MK 6:7-13 HEB 13:1-8 PS 27:1-13 MK 6:14-29 DAN 7:9-10, 13-14 PS 99 2 PETER 1:16-19 LUKE 9:28-36 DAN 7:9-10, 13-14 PS 99 2 PETER 1:16-19 LUKE 9:28-36

TUES. FEBRUARY 5TH

WED. FEBRUARY 6TH

THU. FEBRUARY 7TH

FRI. FEBRUARY 8TH

SAT. FEBRUARY 9TH

SUN. FEBRUARY 10TH

MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM PS 56, 57 IS 51:17-23 GAL 4:1-11 PS 61, 62 IS 52:1-12 GAL 4:12-20 PS 72 IS 54:1-10 GAL 4:21-31 PS 71 IS 55:1-13 GAL 5:1-15 PS 69:1-23, 31-38 IS 56:1-8 GAL 5:16-24 PS 75, 76 IS 57:3-13 GAL 5:25 – 6:10

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM PS 64, 65 GEN 19:1-17 MK 7:24-37 PS 68:1-20 GEN 21:1-21 MK 8:1-10 PS 119:73-96 GEN 22:1-18 MK 8:11-26 PS 74 GEN 23:1-20 MK 8:27 – 9:1 PS 73 GEN 24:1-27 MK 9:2-13 PS 23, 27 GEN 24:28-38, 49-51 MK 9:14-29

PS 148, 149, 150 DT 6:1-9 HEB 12:18-29

PS 114, 115 SIR 48:1-11 JN 12:24-32

Please take this booklet away with you to aid in your own reflection, prayers and for your information.

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THE CLERGY Rector

Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca

Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap assistant@stjames.bc.ca Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number)

days off: Monday, Saturday

Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Organist and Choirmaster Gerald Harder Assistant Organist Bruce McKenzie

Honorary Assistants Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross

PARISH STAFF

PARISH OFFICERS Deacon

Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532 CLERGY AVAILABILITY For immediate contact or within a few hours their cell numbers are: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins 778-316-7941

days off: Friday, Saturday Mother Jessica Schaap 604-880-4938

Rector’s Warden Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Paul Stanwood 604-263-0138 Assoc. Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 EMAIL: wardens@stjames.bc.ca Building Project Communication EMAIL: project@stjames.bc.ca Trustee Trustee Treasurer

Envelope Secretary Parish Privacy Officer

days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will

Eleanor Beckett Graham Murchie Angela Van Luven (on leave) Philip Green Linda Adams

PARISH COUNCIL Chair Secretary

Jane Turner Erin Kenny

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.

We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday, February 9th, Mother Jessica is on-call for emergency situations.

Our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator , Joyce Locht is on leave until April 1, 2013. Please contact the office for pastoral care and support until her return.

303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4 telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: office@stjames.bc.ca web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm