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The Second Sunday of Lent
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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,
All Have mercy upon us.
O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful,
All Have mercy upon us.
O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God,
All Have mercy upon us.
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,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
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From all inordinate and sinful affections; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh,
and the devil,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
From all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy
Word and commandment,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence,
and famine,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
From all oppression, conspiracy, and rebellion; from violence, battle, and murder; and
from dying suddenly and unprepared,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and submission to the Law;
by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
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,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our prosperity; in the hour of death, and in
the day of judgment,
All Good Lord, deliver us.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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That it may please thee to send forth laborers into thy harvest, and to draw all mankind
into thy kingdom,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are
deceived,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to give us a heart to love and fear thee, and diligently to live after
thy commandments,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to preserve all who are in danger by reason of their labor or their
travel,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to support, help, and comfort all who are in danger, necessity,
and tribulation,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to have mercy upon all mankind,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn
their hearts,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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.
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
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,
All Have mercy upon us.
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O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
All Have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
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
Missa XII (Pater cuncta) – plainsong
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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
Missa XII (Pater cuncta) – plainsong
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.
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.
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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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.