High Mass Feb 24

High Mass Second Sunday in Lent | February 24, 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.

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 No Formation Session today: Annual Vestry Meeting

10:30 AM High Mass

5:00 PM Evensong and Benediction

The image on the front cover is taken from one of the Stations of the Cross in the parish

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: Litany, the BCP

The form of ‘general supplication’ appointed to be sung or said after Morning

Prayer on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It is also included, with the

addition of special suffrages, in the rites of Ordination. It falls into two parts: (1)

the invocation of the Persons of the Trinity, the deprecations, the obsecrations,

the intercessions, and a final section consisting of invocations, Kyrie eleison and

the Lord’s Prayer; and (2) versicles and responses, followed by collects, which

are an adaptation of a special intercession in the time of war. The Litany was

first issued by T. Cranmer is 1544 for use in the processions orders by Henry

VIII at a time when England was at war with Scotland and France. Cranmer

drew mostly on the Latin litanies then in use in England, esp. the Sarum

Rogationtide Litany, but also on M. Luther’s ‘Latin Litany’ of 1529 and the

Deacon’s Litany in the ‘Liturgy of St John Chrysostom’. Though he added little

of nothing of his own, he made a notable change in the rhythm by grouping

several suffrages under one response. In 1544 the invocations of the Trinity were

followed by three invocations of saints; these were omitted when the Litany was

included in the First BCP (1549). Minor changes were made in later versions of

the BCP and the collects at the end have been altered several times. The

appointment of Wednesday and Friday as Litany days coincides with Lutheran

usage.

Cross F.L, & Livingstone E.A., The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church., Oxford University Press., 1997., pp.985

Notes

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Entrance Rite

At the entrance of the clergy and servers all stand. Stand

THE GREAT LITANY

Stand O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,

All Have mercy upon us.

O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,


O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful,


O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God,


Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God our Saviour Jesus Christ,

All Pray for us.

All holy angels and Archangels and all holy orders of blessed spirits,

All Pray for us.

All holy Patriarchs, and Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors & Virgins, and all the

blessed company of heaven,

All Pray for us.

Remember not, Lord Christ, our offenses, nor the offenses of our forefathers; neither

reward us according to our sins. Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast

redeemed with thy most precious blood, and by thy mercy preserve us for ever.

All Spare us, good Lord.

From all evil and wickedness; from sin; from the crafts and assaults of the devil; and

from everlasting damnation,

All Good Lord, deliver us.

From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred,

and malice; and from all want of charity,


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From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh,

and the devil,


From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy

Word and commandment,


From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence,

and famine,


From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle, and murder; and

from dying suddenly and unprepared,


By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and submission to the Law;

by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation,


By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death and

Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the Coming of the Holy

Ghost,


In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in

the day of judgment,


We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to rule

and govern thy holy Church Universal in the right way,

All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please thee to illumine all bishops, priests, and deacons, with true knowl

edge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living, they

may set it forth, and show it accordingly,


That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people,


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That it may please thee to send forth laborers into thy harvest, and to draw all mankind

into thy kingdom,


That it may please thee to give to all people increase of grace to hear and receive thy

Word, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit,


That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are

deceived,


That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live after

thy commandments,


That it may please thee so to rule the hearts of thy servants, Elizabeth our Queen, the

leaders of this nation and all others in authority, that they may do justice, and love

mercy, and walk in the ways of truth,


That it may please thee to make wars to cease in all the world; to give to all nations

unity, peace, and concord; and to bestow freedom upon all peoples,


That it may please thee to show thy pity upon all prisoners and captives, the homeless

and the hungry, and all who are desolate and oppressed,


That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the bountiful fruits of the earth,

so that in due time all may enjoy them,


That it may please thee to inspire us, in our several callings, to do the work which thou

givest us to do with singleness of heart as thy servants, and for the common good,


That it may please thee to preserve all who are in danger by reason of their labor or their

travel,


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That it may please thee to preserve, and provide for, all women in childbirth, young

children and orphans, the widowed, and all whose homes are broken or torn by strife,


That it may please thee to visit the lonely; to strengthen all who suffer in mind, body,

and spirit; and to comfort with thy presence those who are failing and infirm,


That it may please thee to support, help, and comfort all who are in danger, necessity,

and tribulation,


That it may please thee to have mercy upon all mankind,


That it may please thee to give us true repentance; to forgive us all our sins, negligences,

and ignorances; and to endue us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit to amend our lives

according to thy holy Word,


That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn

their hearts,


That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; to comfort and help the weak-

hearted; to raise up those who fall; and finally to beat down Satan under our feet,


That it may please thee to grant to all the faithful departed+ eternal life and peace,

remembering particularly … and those whose anniversaries are at this time.


That it may please thee to grant that, in the fellowship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St.

James, and all the saints, we may attain to thy heavenly kingdom,


Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.

All Son of God, we beseech thee to hear us.

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,


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All Grant us thy peace.

O Christ, hear us.

All O Christ, hear us.

INTROIT

Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting; do not let

our enemies triumph over us; deliver Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Reminiscere (Mode IV)

KYRIE ELEISON

Missa XII (Pater cuncta) – plainsong

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

All And with thy spirit.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God,

whose Son was revealed in majesty

before he suffered death upon the cross,

give us faith to perceive his glory,

that being strengthened by his grace

we may be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory;

who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,

one God, world without end.

All Amen.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

The Liturgy of the Word

OLD TESTAMENT READING Be seated

Reader A reading from the Book of Genesis.

After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, "Do not be afraid,

Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." But Abram said, "O Lord

God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer

of Damascus?" And Abram said, "You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in

my house is to be my heir." But the word of the Lord came to him, "This man shall not

be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir." He brought him outside

and said, "Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them." Then

he said to him, "So shall your descendants be." And he believed the Lord; and the Lord

reckoned it to him as righteousness. Then he said to him, "I am the Lord who brought

you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess." But he said, "O Lord

God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?" He said to him, "Bring me a heifer three

years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young

pigeon." He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the

other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the

carcasses, Abram drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon

Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him. When the sun had

gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these

pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, "To your

descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river

Euphrates."

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18

Reader The word of the Lord.

All Thanks be to God.

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

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? the Lord is the strength

of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? Antiphon

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Even now he lifts up my head above my enemies round about me.

Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; I will

sing and make music to the Lord. Antiphon Psalm 27:1a-1b, 8-9

EPISTLE READING

Sub-deacon A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians.

Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the

example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often

told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god

is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But

our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Saviour, the

Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be

conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all

things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for,

my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Sub-deacon The word of the Lord.

lllAll Thanks be to God.

TRACT Stand

As the deer longs for the water brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God. My soul is

athirst for God, athirst for the living God; when shall I come to appear before God?

Sicut cervus (Mode VIII)

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HOLY GOSPEL All stand and turn to face the book of the Gospels

At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, for

Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am

casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I

finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it

is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.' Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the

city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired

to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you

were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until

the time comes when you say, 'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'"

Luke 13:31-35

SERMON Be Seated

Mother Alexis Saunders

(At the conclusion of the sermon, silence is kept)

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NICENE CREED Stand

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Kneel

Deacon Ye that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with

your neighbours, and intend to lead the new life, following the commandments of God,

and walking from henceforth in his holy ways: draw near with faith, and take this holy

sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble confession 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.

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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

THE OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

I delight in your commandments, which I have always loved. I will lift up my hands to

your commandments, which I have loved. Meditabor (Mode II)

THE OFFERTORY HYMN Stand

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

forward.

76 76 76 76 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Take Up Thy Cross, the Saviour Said

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 hast bidden us thy faithful people to cleanse our hearts

and to prepare with joy for the paschal feast;

that reborn through the waters of baptism,

and renewed in the Eucharistic mystery,

we may be more fervent in prayer and more generous in works of love.

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


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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.

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.

THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Kneel

Celebrant 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.” +

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.

lllAll We praise thee, we bless thee, we thank thee and we pray to thee,

Lord our God.

Celebrant 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.

lllAll Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER Kneel

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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All We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, Trusting in our own

righteousness, But in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy So much as to

gather up the crumbs under thy table. But thou art the same Lord, Whose property is

always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, So to eat the flesh of thy dear

Son Jesus Christ, And to drink his blood, That we may evermore dwell in him, And he

in us. Amen.

AGNUS DEI


All who are baptized and believe Christ present in this sacrament are invited to come for-

ward 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 stand-

ing 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 ANTIPHON

If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow

me. Psalm The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous: and his ears are open to their

cry.

Qui vult venire (Mode I)

THE COMMUNION HYMN Sit or kneel

196 196 196 196 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

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Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi:

miserere nobis.


miserere nobis


dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of

the world : have mercy upon us.


the world: have mercy upon us.


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.

Creator of heaven and earth,

we thank thee for these holy mysteries,

which bring us now a share in the life to come,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE AND BLESSING

Deacon Bow down before the Lord. Kneel

Celebrant Keep this thy family, Lord,

with thy never-failing mercy,

that relying solely on the help of thy heavenly grace,

they may be upheld by thy divine protection;

through Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

And the blessing of God almighty, the + Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

be amongst you and remain with you always.

All Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given. Be Seated

THE DISMISSAL Stand

ANGELUS (See facing page)

FINAL HYMN 551 551 551 551 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – My Faith Looks Up to Thee

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ANGELUS

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During the postlude you are encouraged to remain quietly in the nave, or to move to the

Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

The Sacrament of Anointing is available immediately after Mass in the Lady Chapel.

For prayer requests please contact the Church 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. 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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Lent at St. James’

Wednesdays in Lent - Feb 20 to Mar 20

6:30 pm Praying of the Rosary in the Lady Chapel

Fridays in Lent - Feb 15 to Mar 22

1:00 pm Stations of the Cross

Formation during Lent

Formation on Sundays begins at 9:30 am

in the Bishops’ Room.

The Theology of Salvation

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?

Evensong and Benediction - Feb 24

5:00 pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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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Formation on Sundays

THE THEOLOGY OF SALVATION

The branch of theology concerned with salvation is called soteriology.

It comes from the Greek word for salvation.

Soteriology: The section of Christian theology which treats of the saving

work of Christ for the world. It includes not only the doctrines of the

Atonement and of Grace, but also (1) the doctrine of human nature as

affected by the Fall and by sin, which is the presupposition of Christ’s

work, and (2) the doctrine of man’s final destiny as the result of that work.

Dictionary of the Christian Church

March 3: From what are we saved? Leader: Rev. Dr. Richard Topping,

St. Andrew’s Hall Professor of Studies in the Reformed Tradition, Vancouver

Richard Topping received his Doctor of Philosophy in Theology from Wycliffe College, Toronto.

He was Minister at Zion and Knox Presbyterian Churches in Muskoka, Ontario from 1993-1996

and at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul in Montreal, Quebec, where he was Assistant Minister

from 1997-1999 and Senior Minister from 2000-2009. Richard holds the St. Andrew’s Hall Chair in

Studies in the Reformed Tradition. He teaches in the areas of Introduction to Theology, Reformation

History, Christian Spirituality and Reformed Theology of the 19th and Twentieth Century. He has

published in the areas of theological hermeneutics, homiletics, philosophy of religion, systematic

theology and the theologies of John Calvin and Karl Barth.

March 10: How does Jesus save? Leader: Fr. Bill Crockett

March 17: Why are we saved? Leader: Fr. Douglas Williams

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

Join us Sundays at 9:30am in the Bishops’ Room.

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St. James’ News & Announcements

ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING TODAY

The annual vestry will take place right after

High Mass today in the Parish Hall. All

members of St. James’ are welcome.

CONFESSION FRIDAYS IN MARCH

Each Friday in March a priest will be available

to hear private confessions from 10:00 am until

noon. You can let the priest know you are

coming, or just come as the spirit moves you.

Of course if Friday mornings do not work for

you, please make an appointment with one of

the parish priests for another time.

When we take time during Lent to examine

our relationships with God, our neighbour and

ourselves we realize we fall short, and it is a

healing practice to confess our shortcomings

with one of the parish priests.

You can pick up a copy of Examining our

Conscience in the narthex to prepare yourself

for confession if you are needing direction, or

speak with a priest.

March 1 Mother Alexis

March 8 Father Matthew

March 15 Mother Jessica

March 22 Mother Alexis

March 29 Father Mark 2:00pm to 2:45pm

REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP

St James' Outreach Committee is currently

assisting with the sponsorship of a refugee

family from Iraq, together with St Mary's

Anglican Church, in Halifax. This elderly

couple fled from their homeland to Syria,

where they were

registered with the UNHCR, and subsequently

selected to come to Canada through the private

sponsorship scheme organized by the Primate's

World Relief and Development Fund.

Unfortunately the outbreak of civil war in Syria

led to the withdrawal of Canada's diplomatic

representatives in Damascus, including the Visa

Office, which deals with refugee affairs. This has

now been relocated to Amman, Jordan. Contact

with the refugee camps in Syria is consequently

all the more difficult.

Because of this disruption, the time for this

couple's medical examinations and chest X-rays

had expired, and they have had to be done again.

This happened in late November, but the results

had to be sent to Paris for verification.

We have had no further news as to when this

couple may be allowed to travel to Canada. Their

daughter, who has already arrived in Halifax, is

naturally extremely anxious.

Your prayers are asked for this family.

John Conway, Chair

THANK OFFERING - MELANESIAN

BROTHERHOOD

In support of Brother John Blythe's recovery

following his recent hospitalization, some

parishioners have initiated renewed

contributions to the ongoing work of the

Melanesian Brotherhood in the Solomon

Islands. Parish members interested in adding to

these contributions are invited to forward them

to the church office or deposit them in the

Sunday service offering basket.

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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 be-

side it write “Paschal Candle”. If you do not use

envelopes but would like to donate, please call the

Church Office.

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

[email protected]. or in writing care of the

office.

MARMALADE AND SOUP SALES

Next Sunday, March 3rd, the Women’s Guild will

be selling their newly made marmalades and other

preserves after both Masses. Mary Brown will be

selling soup after High Mass.

PACIFIC BAROQUE ORCHESTRA

Free concert this Friday, March 1st, at 7:30pm.

Invite your friends! Everyone is welcome.

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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 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

[email protected] or left in the PAX

mail slot just outside the Church office.

NEWS FROM GENERAL SYNOD

Join our push for affordable housing

Ali Symons, General Synod Senior Editor.

Housing continues to be a joint priority for

Anglicans and Lutherans as they support Bill

C-400, a private member's bill calling on the

government to develop a national housing

strategy. Anglican and Lutheran staff leaders

engaged in this issue invite local church

members to connect with MPs about the bill

before it goes before Parliament, Feb. 13.

An estimated 400,000 Canadians do not have

healthy homes. The UN Special Report on

Adequate Housing has observed that "Canada is

one of the few countries in the world without a

national housing strategy."

Bill C-400 recognizes housing as a human right. It

would commit the government to work with

non-profits, the private sector, Aboriginal

communities, and all levels of government in

developing a national housing strategy. With set

timelines and goals, the strategy would then

address the root causes of homelessness and set a

plan to provide housing for all.

Church members are encouraged to write to or

meet with their MPs about Bill C-400 as soon as

possible. Resources are available through

Dignity for All, a campaign co-founded by

long-time ecumenical partner Citizens for

Public Justice. http://dignityforall.ca.

This advocacy push is one example of housing

work Christians do on a daily basis across

Canada.

In Victoria, Evangelical Lutheran churches

network with other non-profits to ensure

adequate housing for all levels of poverty: those

who live on government subsidies, the working

poor, and the lower middle class.

In Winnipeg, St. Matthew's Anglican Church is

converting its property to 25 units of affordable

housing for limited income families, a

neighbourhood resource centre, and a dedicated

worship space. Many more examples exist across

the country, including at a regional level.

On a national level, the Anglican Church of

Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in

Canada are developing a shared resolution on

housing and homelessness to be presented at Joint

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Assembly, to be held July 2013 in Ottawa. The

resolution will commit both churches to

continued local action and government advocacy.

To support Bill C-400, please visit the Dignity for

All website to see these resources:

• read the backgrounder on Bill C-400

• use the template provided to write to your

MP

• use these talking points when meeting with

your MP

• access other references on the website

For more information email Henriette

Thompson, [email protected],

public witness coordinator for social justice

(ACC) or the Rev. Paul Gehrs, [email protected],

assistant to the bishop, justice and leadership

(ELCIC).

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.

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

UPDATE FROM DIOCESE

1. TRC National Event, Vancouver.

The dates for the TRC event proper are Sept. 18-

21 (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

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.

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

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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

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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Notes

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Meetings and Events at St. James’

FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary

24 Sun | 12:15 PM Annual Vestry Meeting, Parish Hall

24 Sun | 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room

25 Mon | 2:00 PM SJMA (use of all church space Mon-Fri until 6:30pm)

25 Mon | 7:00 PM Private Rental, Bishops’ Room

25 Mon | 7:00 PM Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room

26 Tue | 7:00 PM Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room

26 Tue | 7:00 PM SJMA Meeting, Bishops’ Room

28 Thu | 8:00 AM Latino Lunch, lunch served at noon, Crypt

28 Thu | 10:30 AM EfM, Bishops’ Room

28 Thu | 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous, May Gutteridge Room

MarchMarchMarchMarch

1 Fri | 11:00 AM Women’s Guild, Bishops’ Room

1 Fri | 12:00 PM Spectrum Society Art Therapy, May Gutteridge Room

1 Fri | 7:30 PM Pacific Baroque Orchestra Concert, church

Free! Everyone welcome.

1 Fri | 11:00 AM Women’s Guild, Bishops’ Room

2 Sat | 8:00 AM Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall

2 Sat | 10:00 AM SOI Meeting, Parish Hall

2 Sat | 7:00 PM Latino AA Group, May Gutteridge Room

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Offices and Mass Times

2013 MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. FEBRUARY 25TH

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For all who work to steward the resources of the earth

TUES. FEBRUARY 26TH

6 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For perseverance in following a rule of life

WED. FEBRUARY 27TH George Herbert, Priest and Poet, 1633

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For those who minister to the most poor

THU. FEBRUARY 28TH

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For Pope Benedict XVI, as he retires

FRI. MARCH 1ST

The St. David, Bishops of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.544 World Day of Prayer

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For the members of religious orders

SAT. MARCH 2ND

St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 872

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel For patience to resist habitual sins

SUN. MARCH 3RD Third Sunday of Lent

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.

This booklet is printed on recycled paper.

Discarded copies are recycled.

DATE DAILY MASS MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. FEBRUARY 25TH DAN 9:3-10 PS 79 LK 6:36-38

PS 56, 57 JER 1:11-19 ROM 1:1-15

PS 64, 65 GEN 41:46-57 JN 4:27-42

TUES. FEBRUARY 26TH IS 1:10-20 PS 50:7-15 MT 23:1-12

PS 61, 62 JER 2:1-13 ROM 1:16-25

PS 68:1-20, 24-36 GEN 42:1-17 JN 4:43-54

WED. FEBRUARY 27TH JER 18:18-20 PS 31:1-5, 13-16 MT 20:17-28

PS 72 JER 3:6-18 ROM 1:28 – 2:11

PS 119:73-96 GEN 42:18-28 JN 5:1-18

THU. FEBRUARY 28TH JER 17:5-10 PS 1 LK 16:19-31

PS 70, 71 JER 4:9-10, 19-28 ROM 2:12-24

PS 74 GEN 42:29-38 JN 5:19-29

FRI. MARCH 1ST GEN 37:3-4, 12-28 PS 17:1-8 MT 21:33-46

GEN 37:3-4, 12-28 PS 17:1-8 MT 21:33-46

PS 73 GEN 43:1-15 JN 5:30-47

SAT. MARCH 2ND

IS 55:1-9 PS 63:1-8 1 COR 10:1-13 LK 13:1-9

PS 95, 69:1-23, 31-38 JER 5:1-9 ROM 2:25 – 3:18

PS 23, 27 GEN 43:16-34 JN 7:1-13

SUN. MARCH 3RD IS 55:1-9 PS 63:1-8 1 COR 10:1-13 LK 13:1-9

PS 93, 96 JER 6:9-15 1 COR 6:12-20

PS 34 GEN 44:1-17 MK 5:1-20

PARISH STAFF

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

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 Graham Murchie Treasurer Angela Van Luven (on leave)

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

parish office hours:

Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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,

March 2nd, 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.

High Mass Feb 24

Documents

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