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Sunday High Mass Booklet Nov 11, 2012TRANSCRIPT
High Mass Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost | November 11, 2012 | 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.
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: William Law Leader: Paul Stanwood
10:30 am High Mass
The image on the front cover is a photograph of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
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
The Parable of the Old Man and the Young
So Abram rose, and clave the wood, and went,
And took the fire with him, and a knife.
And as they sojourned both of them together,
Isaac the first-born spake and said, My Father,
Behold the preparations, fire and iron,
But where the lamb for this burnt-offering?
Then Abram bound the youth with belts and straps,
and builded parapets and trenches there,
And stretchèd forth the knife to slay his son.
When lo! an angel called him out of heaven,
Saying, Lay not thy hand upon the lad,
Neither do anything to him. Behold,
A ram, caught in a thicket by its horns;
Offer the Ram of Pride instead of him.
But the old man would not so, but slew his son,
And half the seed of Europe, one by one. Written by Wilfred Owen, probably at Scarborough, in July 1918. Lines 1–14 follow the wording of Genesis 22: 1–19 very closely.
Jon Stallworthy, edit., The Poems of Wilfred Owen, (London: Chatto & Windus, 1990) 151.
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Notes
Entrance Rite
PRELUDE
Adagio in G minor (“Albinoni’s Adagio”) — Remo Giazotto
At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand. Stand
INTROIT
Let my petition come before you; incline your ear and hear my prayer, O Lord. Psalm O
Lord, my God, my Saviour: by day and by night I turn to you. For I am full of trouble:
my life is at the brink of the grave.
Intret oratio mea (Mode III)
KYRIE ELEISON
Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christe eleison. Christ, have mercy upon us.
Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Setting: Short Communion Service (Phrygian) — Charles Wood
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS (See facing page)
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
All And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Eternal God,
who caused all holy scriptures
to be written for our learning,
grant us so to hear them,
read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,
that we may embrace and ever hold fast
the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
All Amen.
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
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The Liturgy of the Word
OLD TESTAMENT READING Be seated
Reader A reading from the Book of Ruth.
Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, I need to seek some security for
you, so that it may be well with you. Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young
women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing
floor. Now wash and anoint yourself, and put on your best clothes and go down to the
threshing floor; but do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating
and drinking. When he lies down, observe the place where he lies; then, go and uncover
his feet and lie down; and he will tell you what to do." She said to her, "All that you tell
me I will do." So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife. When they came together, the
Lord made her conceive, and she bore a son. Then the women said to Naomi, "Blessed
be the Lord, who has not left you this day without next-of-kin; and may his name be
renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age;
for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has borne
him." Then Naomi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse. The
women of the neighbourhood gave him a name, saying, "A son has been born to
Naomi." They named him Obed; he became the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17
Reader The word of the Lord.
lllAll Thanks be to God.
PSALM A cantor sings the antiphon first; all repeat it thereafter.
Unless the Lord watches over the city, in vain the watchman keeps his vigil.
It is in vain that you rise so early and go to bed so late; vain, too, to eat the bread of toil,
for he gives to his beloved sleep. for he gives to his beloved sleep. Antiphon
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Children are a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is a gift.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.
Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them! he shall not be put to shame when he
contends with his enemies in the gate. Antiphon Psalm 127:2-6
THE EPISTLE READING
Sub-deacon A reading from the letter to the Hebrews.
For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one,
but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.
Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year
after year with blood that is not his own; for then he would have had to suffer again and
again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the
end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. And just as it is appointed for
mortals to die once, and after that the judgement, so Christ, having been offered once to
bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those
who are eagerly waiting for him. Hebrews 9:24-28
Sub-deacon The word of the Lord.
lllAll Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter. Stand
Alleluia. He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the flour of wheat.
Alleluia. He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
Qui posuit (Mode V)
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HOLY GOSPEL All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels
As Jesus taught, he said, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes,
and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the
synagogues and places of honour at banquets! They devour widows' houses and for the
sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation." He sat
down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury.
Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper
coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I
tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the
treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her
poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on." Mark 12:38-44
SERMON Be seated
Fr. Mark Greenaway-Robbins
(At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)
NICENE CREED Stand
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Stand
Celebrant In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
After each petition this response is said:
Lord in thy mercy.
All Hear our prayer.
After the petition for the departed:
+ Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.
All And may light perpetual shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
All Amen.
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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.
All Amen.
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
Steady my footsteps, O Lord, according to your promise; let no iniquity have dominion
over me. Perfice gressus meos (Mode VIII)
OFFERTORY HYMN Stand
The People sing the hymn while the People’s gifts of bread, wine and money are brought
forward.
447 447 447 447 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
At the Offertory today and over the following two Sundays, there will be a second collection
for 2013 intention cards. These intention cards were recently sent to all parishioners. If you
did not receive one, you may get one in the Narthex, fill it out, and drop it off over the next
two Sundays.
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.
Who by water and the Holy Spirit
hast made us a holy people in Jesus Christ our Lord;
For thou art the fountain of light and life for all thy creation:
thous hast made us in thine own image
and dost raise us to new life in Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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
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.
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.
Pleni sunt coeli et terra Gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.
+ Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Setting: Short Communion Service (Phrygian) — Charles Wood
THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Kneel
Celebrant 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;
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who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread; and, when he had given thanks
to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my body which
is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” +
Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my blood of the new
covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins:
Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.” +
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with
these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath
commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious
death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again
with power and great glory.
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.
lllAll We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee,
Lord our God.
Celebrant 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.
lllAll Amen.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER Kneel
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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AGNUS DEI
Setting: Short Communion Service (Phrygian) — Charles Wood
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.
COMMUNION MOTET
Jesu! the very thought is sweet;in that dear name all heart-joys meet. No sound is heard
more full of bliss, than Jesus, Son of God most high.
St Bernard of Clairvaux (1091 - 1153)translated by J M Neale
Jesu! The very thought is sweet — Charles Wood
COMMUNION HYMN Sit or kneel
84 84 84 84 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour
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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.
Concluding Rite
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Stand
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
All And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Living God,
in the eucharist you fill us with new hope.
May the power of your love,
which we have known in word and sacrament,
continue your saving work among us,
and bring us to the joy you promise.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
All Amen.
BLESSING Kneel
Celebrant 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.
All Amen.
Notices and announcements may be given. Be Seated
THE DISMISSAL Stand
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ANGELUS
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FINAL HYMN
417 417 417 417 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – O God, Our Help in Ages Past
POSTLUDE
Litanies — Jehan Alain
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.
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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About Today's Music
Jehan Alain, composer of this morning's postlude, was born on February 3, 1911 in Saint-
Germain-en-Laye near Paris, into a musical family. From the age of thirteen, Jehan Alain was his
father's assistant as organist in his native town. At the Conservatoire National Supérieur de
Musique de Paris, he was the pupil of André Bloch, Paul Dukas, and Marcel Dupré. He won first
prizes for harmony, counterpoint and fugue, organ and improvisation. Mobilized in 1939, at the
height of his creativity, he died in action on June 20, 1940 in the defence of the Saumur. He was
twenty-nine years old.
Throughout his short life he never ceased to compose for the organ, chamber music and voices
(soloists and choirs) and the orchestra. But it is for his organ music that he is best known. Three
weeks after completing his most famous work, Litanies, his sister Marie-Odile died in a climbing
accident. Following this tragedy, Alain prefaced the work with the following dedication: Quand
l’âme chrétienne ne trouve plus de mots nouveaux dans la détresse pour implorer la miséricorde de
Dieu, elle répète sans cesse la même invocation avec une foi véhémente. La raison atteint sa limite.
Seule la foi poursuit son ascension. (When, in its distress, the christian soul can find no more words
to implore the mercy of God, it repeats, times without end, the same fierce-faithed prayer. Reason
reaches its limits and only belief can chase its flight.)
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The flowers at the High Altar are given
to the Glory of God
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by the Todd family.
Remembrance Day in our Prayers On this Remembrance Day, we remember and pray for all who have died or suffered in war, and for all
who have suffered for their commitment to the weapons of the spirit in the face of war. We give thanks to
God for such good as has come to us as Canadians as a result of the wars in which Canadians have fought
and died, for there is nothing so ill that God cannot bring some good out of it. We honor all who have
died or suffered in war, or in their resistance to war, in their commitment to a more just world and in
defence of those under attack, regardless of whether they be friend or foe. Let us commit ourselves to
strive to eradicate the scourge of war from the face of the earth, that all may come to live together in that
peace to which God calls us.
At St James' we pray for the repose of the souls of these parishioners who died in the midst of armed
conflict:
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Thomas Beames Allan Parsons Hugh Campbell Ernest Taylor
Roger Beatson Harry Pegram June Davies Matthew Thompson
Howard Bodwell Charles Redmond Ernest Ellis Norman Waitt
Leopold Buxton Mervyn Richardson John Gates Stanley Waitt
Frank Carr Eustace Roofe Robert Grace William Werrett
Wallace Chambers Noel Royds Morris Crehan Guy Waterman
Knight Cook Herbert Schofield Joseph Haley Douglas Wilson
Robert Allan Edwards Guy Scott Acland Jones Marriott Wilson
Herbert Fletcher Arden Smith Stanley Joplin Ernest Witt
Gwynn Gibbins George Stafford George Knox Francis James Ward
Frank Gwillim Kenneth Taylor Roy McGregor Thomas Balantyne
Colin Harvey Douglas Tearse Denys Beames George Balantyne
Noel Hunt Max Townley John Wiseman Eric Tisdall
Percy Jex James Wallace Arthur Madeley
Arthur Moseley Douglas Bonnallie William Park
Lascelles Norris Ronald Cameron Edward Robertson
Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord.
And may light perpetual shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.
Amen.
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Excerpts from Unsettling the Settler Within
The following excerpts are taken from Unsettling the Settler Within by Paulette Regan. The
Social Justice Group is offering the last session of this book study on November 20th from 7 to 9
pm in the Crypt. Reading this book is an excellent preparation for the visit of National Anglican
Indigenous Bishop Mark McDonald later this month, and for the national Truth and
Reconciliation event to be held in Vancouver in the fall of 2013.
“The residential schools were part of a broader assimilationist agenda and the colonial project we
devised for educating Indigenous people. We must face the depth and persistence of our
violence, denial, racism, and inhumanity. We must then ask ourselves who is really sick and in
need of healing, those who were victims of the system or those who created, implemented, and
maintained it for over a century? Cree educator and IRS survivor Stan McKay suggests that both
the colonized and the colonizer must heal but that "the perpetrators are wounded and marked by
history in ways that are different from the victims."
Indigenous people seek not just legal but political and moral accountability. If Canadians fail to
provide moral justice for all those harmed by the residential schools and ignore the need for truth
telling, Native people may rightly ask how we can expect to reconcile other aspects of our
relationship involving treaties, land claims, and resources rights. We should not underestimate
the extent to which the residential school system speaks to the very heart of our troubled
relationship. How we as a nation choose to deal with this legacy sends a strong message about
the integrity of our intentions. The issue is not peripheral to the larger context of Indigenous
settler relations but rather the pivot upon which all else turns.” Page 17
Author, Paulette Regan, offers this description of decolonizing work:
“...create opportunities for people to experience decolonization so that history is understood both
intellectually and emotionally as an embodied place of connectivity that is essential to
reconciliation... to move people outside their comfort zones by putting a human face on the
impacts of colonization as we share our stories...work with shared principles and ethics of mutual
respect, recognition, and responsibility, coupled with trust and good humour." Page 19
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Formation on Sundays
The Mystic Tradition of the English Church
The defining feature of mystical experience is its ineffability. Nevertheless, over the ages, those who
have achieved mystical union with the divine have devoted themselves to communicating their
experience to others. Many mystics have also sought to instruct others in the discipline of
contemplation in the hopes that by God’s grace their readers may themselves know spiritual
ecstasy. In this series we explore the rich English tradition of mystical writings. We began in the
Middle Ages with three influential fourteenth-century mystics: Richard Rolle, the author of The
Cloud of Unknowing, Walter Hilton, and St. Julian of Norwich. We continue with consideration of
William Law, an eighteenth-century moral theologian and mystical author, who wrote such
influential works as A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life as well as The Spirit of Prayer, and also
The Spirit of Love. Finally, special emphasis will be given to St. Julian, and we will look at her writ-
ings in depth.
November 11: William Law
Leader: Paul Stanwood
November 18: No Session
Financial Vestry after High Mass
November 25: Julian of Norwich
Leader: Mother Alexis
Sundays at 9:30am in the Bishops’ Room - all welcome
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Advent at St. James'
Lessons and Carols
Date: Sunday, December 2
Time: 5:00pm
Enjoy a feast of scripture readings and
song. Invite your friends to this beautiful,
simple, candlelit service. The St. James'
High Mass Choir will sing the lovely and
moving carols of Advent.
Christmas Boutique
Date: Sunday, December 2
Time: 9:30am, 12:00pm, and 6:00pm Get the perfect home-made jams, jellies, chutneys, baked goods, knitting, crafts and more.
The ever-popular Christmas Boutique Sale is coming up December 2nd, and will be open
after each Mass that day, as well as right after the Lessons and Carols service. Sponsored by
the Women's Guild, the Boutique might also be a good way for your Guild or Ministry to
raise some funds, and have fun doing so. To book a table (open to parish groups and
parishioners) contact the office, or call Janis Waller at 604 646 0513, or Pamela Jeacocke at
604 321 2213, before November 29th.
Advent Quiet Day: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Date: Saturday, December 8
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm In the midst of the busy weeks of Advent step into a time of readings, prayers, reflections,
and silence to renew your hope in God. To begin our journey through Advent we will
contemplate the words of a selection of hymns. Advent hymns are among the richest in the
Christian tradition. How do these hymns prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of
Christ? Bring your favourite hymn to share if you wish. There will be time for reading,
sketching, silence, and writing, in a restful, relaxing environment.
Led by Mother Jessica Schaap
Please bring a bag lunch and a journal.
Please contact the office if you can join us.
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St. James’ News & Announcements
STEWARDSHIP 2013: GIVING THANKS FOR AN UNSHAKEABLE KINGDOM The Epistle to the Hebrews 12:28 - the theme for this
year:
“Therefore, since we are receiving a
kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give
thanks, by which we offer to God an
acceptable worship with reverence and awe.”
May the message of constant faith and gratitude for
the “kingdom that cannot be shaken” be reflected
in the life and work of this church and the people
who worship here.
The importance of giving to the work of the church
cannot be overstated. Our donations allow us to
carry on the worship life of the church – prayer,
study, sacramental participation – and the real
benefits we see in our lives and the lives of others
through pastoral care. The many “small” things
that are carried out at St. James’ – neighbourhood
funerals, one on one counselling as two examples,
and the “big” things – the liturgies, formation, the
observances of major feasts, the Street Outreach
Initiative and the St. James’ Music Academy – are
tangible examples of giving thanks by giving back.
This coming week, an envelope will be sent to every
household on the parish list. Among the material is
an “Intention Card” which asks for a commitment
to support the life and work of St. James’. On each
of the next three Sundays parishioners will be asked
to place their Intention Cards in a special offertory
collection in order to ensure that everyone has an
opportunity to participate in this annual campaign.
We ask that each person prayerfully and carefully
consider giving.
If we inadvertently miss your name on our list,
there will be extra Stewardship packages
available in the Narthex next Sunday and in the
following weeks.
The Stewardship Group
JULIAN GATHERING TONIGHT Nov. 11, 5:00-7:30 pm. On Sunday evening, Nov. 11th at 5:00 pm, we invite
you to our monthly Julian gathering. We will begin
at 5:00 pm with Evening Prayer, enjoy at pot-luck
dinner together in the Bishops' Room, then enjoy a
time of contemplative prayer, reading, and discus-
sion. 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 778-882-3307.
PASTORAL MASS – JOURNEY OF HEALING
On November 16th at 6pm in the Blessed Sacra-
ment Chapel a "Pastoral Mass" will be offered with
the specific pastoral intention of thanksgiving &
renewal of life in Christ for a survivor of Childhood
trauma. During the Mass Ruth will bear witness to
her journey of healing.
Afterwards Ruth & Fr. Mark warmly invite you to
their home for a potluck.
If you intend to come to the potluck please RSVP
Ruth at [email protected] so we can make
sure we have enough food!
Ruth Greenaway-Robbins
SPECIAL VESTRY MEETING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 12:15 PM Directly following High Mass there will be a
Special Vestry Meeting to pass the budget for 2013.
Fr. Mark and the Wardens
St. James’ News & Announcements
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PAX CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: CHRISTMAS 2012 The PAX editorial team welcomes submissions for
the upcoming Christmas issue of PAX. The theme
of this issue will be a continuation of our focus in
the Michaelmas issue, as we now explore the
second half of our Parish vision statement: Living a
Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the An-
glo-Catholic tradition. We encourage any
connections you wish to make with the traditional
themes of Christmas - the Incarnation and
Nativity. We also welcome other connections and
ideas you wish to explore from this second part of
our vision statement.
Written submissions (maximum 500 words) as well
as photos and artwork are most welcome. The
submission deadline is November 26th. All
submissions may be sent to
[email protected], or left in the PAX mail
slot outside the office.
A ST. JAMES’ HIGH MASS VIDEO
Over the last three Sundays in November, Chris
Loh, a St. James’ parishioner, photographer, and
videographer will be taking video of the St. James’
High Mass. This filming will result in a short 2-3
minute video to introduce and share the beauty of
High Mass to newcomers and visitors. The video
will be posted on the website and on Youtube.
LIVING OUR COMMITMENT: WHAT DOES RECONCILIATION LOOK LIKE? (FALL EVENT) Saturday Nov 24, 9am - 3pm
St. David of Wales
2475 Franklin Street, Vancouver.
Join National Anglican Indigenous Bishop
Mark MacDonald for a diocesan education day.
A fantastic opportunity to learn more about
Aboriginal Anglicans nationally and in the
diocese. What is a National Indigenous Bishop?
How do we get ready for the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission in Vancouver? What
are Indigenous Anglicans doing in our diocese?
How do we build relationships built on trust? This
event is open to all interested Anglicans and each
worshipping community is asked to send a team of
participants. This may include clergy, youth, parish
council, outreach people, and others.
Contact: Rev. Laurel Dykstra
604 488 1523, [email protected]
COOPER PLACE PARKING
December 1, 2012-November 30, 2013.
This is for everyone who has a Parking Fob for
Cooper Place.
Many of you have been asking when the money is
due for the annual parking fee for Cooper Place
parking. The answer is – now.
The Trustees have set the Parking Rate as the same
as last year - $125.00/year. As we took all your in-
formation last year, all you need do is to write a
cheque for $125.00, payable to St. James Church –
Parking, add your fob # that you find on the front
of your key fob, and place it in the collection plate
or hand it into to the office. Please do not include
this amount with your regular donation. If you
have a fob that you no longer require, you may turn
it in to the office. If you have any questions about
this parking service a director from St. Luke’s will
be available for the next 4 Sundays to answer your
questions. These directors are, David Agler, Reece
Wrightman, Joyce Locht, Andrew Campbell and
John Van Luven.
St. James’ & Community Announcements
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TREASURER’$ CORNER #65
Special AVM for Budget Approval
Please note that in preparation for the Special
Annual Vestry Meeting to approve the Budget for
2013 next Sunday (November 18th after High
Mass), a copy of the Budget together with a
narrative is available today in the Narthex.
Angela Van Luven
PS. The latest Profit and Loss Statement is also
available.
COOPER PLACE RESIDENT REQUIRES
ASSISTANCE TO HIGH MASS
This parishioner is visually impaired, and would
like some assistance to mass. Please contact the
office for more information.
FREE PBO CONCERT AT ST. JAMES’
This Friday, November 16th at 7:30pm.
Everyone is welcome.
HURRICANE SANDY – HOW CAN YOU HELP?
PWRDF is working with The Cuban Council of
Churches (CCC) and Lutheran World Relief (LWF)
in Haiti as they recover from the significant damage
caused by Hurricane Sandy.
CCC is providing food, water, bedding, hygiene kits
and counsellors to speak with those affected. CCC is
initially targeting 50,000 affected people in the
provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Granma, Holguin and
Las Tunas. LWF reports extensive damage in Haiti
with hundreds of families homeless and living in
temporary shelters.
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund
(PWRDF) is accepting donations for this emergency
response. PWRDF contributed an initial grant of
$20,000 to the ACT Alliance response in Cuba.
Please support PWRDF’s response to this ongoing
emergency!
Donations can be made in the following ways:
Online: http://pwrdf.org/donate
Credit Card: 1-866-308-7973
Mail: Please make cheques payable to PWRDF,
Hurricane Sandy Relief and send to The Primate's
World Relief and Development Fund
The Anglican Church of Canada
80 Hayden Street
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2
Anglicans in Canada are praying, acting and giving to
those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please watch for
updates on PWRDF’s response to the situation at
www.pwrdf.org.
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Offices and Mass Times
Meetings and Events at St. James’
November 11 Sun | 5:00 PM Julian Gathering, Bishops’ Room
11 Sun | 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
12 Mon | 7:00 PM Private Rental, Bishops’ Room
12 Mon | 7:00 PM Latino AA, May Gutteridge Room
12 Tues | 2:00 PM Saint James Music Academy
(use of all church space 2 to 6:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays)
13 Tue | 7:00 PM Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
13 Tue | 7:00 PM Pacific Chamber Choir Rehearsal, Church
14 Wed | 10:30 AM Pastoral Care Ministry, Bishops’ Room
14 Wed | 12:00 PM Pre-development Committee Meeting, Bishops’ Room
14 Wed | 7:00 PM Mothers’ Union Meeting, Bishops’ Room
15 Thu | 8:00 AM Latino Lunch (lunch served at noon), Crypt
15 Thu | 10:30 AM EfM, Bishops’ Room
15 Thu | 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room
16 Fri | 1:00 PM PBO Rehearsal, Church
16 Fri | 7:30 PM PBO Concert, Church
17 Sat | 8:30 AM Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall
17 Sat | 9:00 AM Latin Mothers’ Community Kitchen, Crypt
17 Sat | 7:00 PM Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room
2012 MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS
MON. NOVEMBER 12TH Charles Simeon, Pr 1836
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For colleges and institutions of higher learningFor colleges and institutions of higher learningFor colleges and institutions of higher learningFor colleges and institutions of higher learning
TUES. NOVEMBER 13TH St. Josaphat, Abp & M 1623
6:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For the visible unity of the worldFor the visible unity of the worldFor the visible unity of the worldFor the visible unity of the world----wide Churchwide Churchwide Churchwide Church
WED. NOVEMBER 14TH Consecration of Samuel Seabury, 1st Anglican Bp in N. America 1784
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel
For the Church in North AmericaFor the Church in North AmericaFor the Church in North AmericaFor the Church in North America THU. NOVEMBER 15TH St. Albert the Great, Bp and Teacher of the Faith 1280
9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For those in needFor those in needFor those in needFor those in need
FRI. NOVEMBER 16TH St. Margaret of Scotland, Queen 1093
12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For the care of the poor and vulnerableFor the care of the poor and vulnerableFor the care of the poor and vulnerableFor the care of the poor and vulnerable
SAT. NOVEMBER 17TH St. Hugh, Bp of Lincoln 1200
5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel For our mentors and roleFor our mentors and roleFor our mentors and roleFor our mentors and role----models in Christmodels in Christmodels in Christmodels in Christ
SUN. NOVEMBER 18TH Pentecost 25
8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer
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Daily Lectionary
Please take this booklet away with you
to aid in your own reflection,
prayers, and for your information.
DATE DAILY MASS MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM
EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM
MON. NOVEMBER 12TH IS 26:1-9 PS 145:8-13 JN 21:15-17
PS 80 JOEL 1:1-13 REV 18:15-24
PS 77 NEH 9:1-15 LK 14:12-24
TUES. NOVEMBER 13TH TIT 2:1-14 PS 37:1-6, 28-29 LK 17:7-10
PS 78:1-39 JOEL 1:15 – 2:2 REV 19:1-10
PS 78:40-72 NEH 9:26-38 LK 14:25-35
WED. NOVEMBER 14TH EZEK 34:11-16 PS 40:5-11 MT 9:35-38
PS 119:97-120 JOEL 2:12-19 REV 19:11-21
PS 81, 82 NEH 7:73B – 8:3, 5-18 LK 15:1-10
THU. NOVEMBER 15TH PHILEM 1:4-20 PS 146 LK 17:20-25
PS 23, 27 JOEL 2:21-27 JAS 1:1-15
PS 85, 86 1 MACC 1:1-28 LK 15:1-2, 11-32
FRI. NOVEMBER 16TH Is 58:6-12 Ps 146:4-9 Mt 25:31-40
PS 88 JOEL 2:28 – 3:8 JAS 1:16-27
PS 91, 92 1 MACC 1:41-63 LK 16:1-9
SAT. NOVEMBER 17TH
1 SAM 1:4-20 1 SAM 2:1-10 HEB 10:11-14, 19-25 MK 13:1-8
PS 87, 90 JOEL 3:9-17 JAS 2:1-13
PS 136 1 MACC 2:1-28 LK 16:10-17
SUN. NOVEMBER 18TH 1 SAM 1:4-20 1 SAM 2:1-10 HEB 10:11-14, 19-25 MK 13:1-8
PS 66, 67 HAB 1:1-4, 12 – 2:1 PHIL 3:13 – 4:1
PS 19, 46 1 MACC 2:29-43, 49-50 MT 23:13-24
PARISH STAFF
Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Business Manager John Van Luven
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
PARISH OFFICERS
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: [email protected] Building Project Communication EMAIL: [email protected]
Trustee Eleanor Beckett Trustee Jen Amundgaard Trustee Graham Murchie Treasurer Angela Van Luven
Envelope Secretary Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer Linda Adams
PARISH COUNCIL
Chair Jane Turner Secretary Erin Kenny 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4
telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: [email protected] web: www.stjames.bc.ca
THE CLERGY
Rector Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins [email protected]
Assistant Priest Mother Jessica Schaap [email protected]
Street Outreach Father Matthew Johnson 604-685-7522 (non-emergency number) days off: Monday, Saturday
Honorary Assistants
Mother Alexis Saunders Brother John Blyth Sister Mary Christian Cross Deacon Any of the clergy may be contacted through the Parish Office: 604-685-2532
CLERGY AVAILABILITY
For immediate contact immediate contact immediate contact 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 days off: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
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.
We aim to be available regularly. On Saturday,
November 17th, Mother Jessica is on-call for
emergency situations.
For pastoral care and support, you may also
contact Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator
Joyce Locht 604-614-9915 (cell)
EMAIL: [email protected]