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8:00am Holy CommunionTHE BOOK of COMMON PRAYER

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Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open MindsChrist Church Anglican Cathedral is an inclusive community of disciples of Jesus Christ serving God in downtown Vancouver through worship, ministry and outreach. Th e Cathedral is enriched and enlivened by the diversity of its community. It is a place for worship, and for outreach to near and far. It is a place where faith is nurtured and all age groups are welcomed. Th e performing and visual arts fi nd a home here. Th is is a safe, welcoming and positive space for GLBTQ people, their friends and families. access: Free Parking at Park Place Parkade (on Hornby St.) on Sunday mornings, weekdays after 6:00pm and for other events as noted. Parking cards are available from greeters or download one from the website. Bike racks are also available outside. Th e Cathedral is well-served by public transit. Details of routes and schedules may be found at www.translink.bc.ca.

Wheelchair Ramp at the east door on Georgia St., drop-off is possible in the lane.

assistance: ASL interpreter for the deaf community communicates the 10:30am service from in front of the ambo.

Loop system is in place in the nave and chancel, simply adjust the settings of your personal hearing device. Large-print books and bulletins are available from greeters prior to the 10:30am service.

kneeler cushions: Cushions are available in the Narthex for those who wish to kneel in prayer.

children & youth: Activities for children of all ages are available during the 10:30am service. (See the youth page)

after the :am service: Coff ee and tea are served in the Parish Hall following today’s service.

if you are visiting today… and are interested in becoming either a member or a Friend of the Cathedral, you are invited to fi ll in the Cathedral connection card, add it to the collection plate or hand it to a greeter. Find out how you can participate by speaking to a member of the welcoming team.

Welcome

Collect for Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 67Summary of the Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 69Collect of the Day:O God,from whose abundance all gifts and skills are lavishly bestowed:give us courage to use our talentsas generously as you have given them,so that, being faithful to your purpose,we may share in your glory;through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.Opening Prayers (1997) alt

First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judges 4:1-7Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Th anks be to God!

Psalm 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 498Gospel Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 25:14-30Homily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Th e Rev. Ross BlissNicene Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 71Off ertory Sentence

Intercession

Confession & Absolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76Th anksgiving & Consecration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78Th e Communion

Th e Lord’s Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85Prayer after Communion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85Blessing & Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 86Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Th anks be to God!

Please join us at coff ee hour after the morning services

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10:30am Sung EucharistTHE BOOK of ALTERNATIVE SERVICES

Gathering of the CommunityCathedral Parish Announcements

Introit Kyrie (Messe Basse pour voix de femmes) Gabriel Fauré

Presider In this time and place We gather on the ancestral lands of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh nationsAll From many places and peoples we come to this house of prayer. Presider In this time and place We meet in the presence of the living God and pray for the peace of the world.All May we be instruments of God’s peace. Presider In this time and place Together, one people of God.All In the name of God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Hymn New Songs of Celebration Render (CP 316)

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CollectPresider Let us pray (silence) O God,All from whose abundance all gifts and skills are lavishly bestowed: give us courage to use our talents as generously as you have given them, so that, being faithful to your purpose, we may share in your glory; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

Proclamation of the WordAfter each reading the reader will say:Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.All Th anks be to God.

First Reading Judges 4:1-7

Canticle Ave Maria César Franck

2. Joyfully, heartily resounding, Let every instrument and voice Peal out the praise of grace abounding, Calling the whole world to rejoice. Trumpets and organs, set in motion such sounds as make the heavens ring; all things that live in earth and ocean, sound forth the song, your praises bring.

3. Rivers and seas and torrents roaring, honour the Lord with wild acclaim; mountains and stones, look up adoring, and fi nd a voice to praise God’s name. Righteous, commanding, ever glorious, Praises be sung that never cease: just is our God, whose truth victorious establishes the world in peace.

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Second Reading 1 Th essalonians 5:1-11

Sequence Alleluias Cantor fi rst time; repeat All Taizé

Cantor Lord Jesus, open to us the scriptures; Make our hearts burn within us, while you speak.

Reader Th e Lord be with you.All And also with you.

Reader Th e Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

Before the Gospel Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Gospel Matthew 25:14-30

After the Gospel Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Repeat Alleluias

Sermon Th e Rev. Ross Bliss

Silence for Refl ection

Apostles CreedPresider Let us confess the faith of our baptism, as we say, All I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suff ered under Pontius Pilate, was crucifi ed, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Presider Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infi nite in mercy; welcoming sinners and inviting us to this table. Let us confess our sins, confi dent in God’s forgiveness.

Silence is keptPresider Most merciful God,All We confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Presider Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confi rm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. All Amen.

Th e Peace You are invited to greet those around you in the name of Christ.

Celebration of the EucharistTh e Off ertory During the singing of the hymn you are invited to make a fi nancial off ering to further God’s mission through the work of the church using the envelope enclosed; tax receipts are issued for identifi ed gifts totalling $20 annually. Your fi nancial gifts and food together with the bread and wine are brought forward and presented at the Altar as a sign of thanksgiving to God from whom all blessings fl ow!

Prayers of the PeopleIn the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the

Church of Uyo (Niger Delta, Nigeria); in the Dioc-esan Cycle of Prayer we pray for our Bishop Melissa Skelton, our partner diocese the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Philippines and Bishop Brent Alawas,

St. Clement, North Vancouver, St. Catherine of Alex-andria, Port Coquitlam and St. Catherine, Capilano; in our Parish we pray for Justice, Education and Ad-vocacy Ministry.

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Off ertory Hymn Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour (CP 84)

Prayer over the GiftsPresider Holy God,All in this eucharist we renew our baptismal covenant. Help us, through our off ering this day, to renounce all things that draw us from your love. Th is we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Choir All

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Th e Great Th anksgiving Presider Th e Lord be with you.All And also with you.

Presider Lift up your hearts.All We lift them to the Lord.

Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Presider We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time, you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you call us to live in the fullness of your love. And so this day we join with saints and angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:

Th erefore with angels and archangels, with the fellowship of saints and the company of heaven, we glorify your holy name, evermore praising you and singing,

Sanctus Choir (Messe Basse) Gabriel Fauré

Presider Glory and honour and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favour upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Th en, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifi ce of his life, and to be glorifi ed by you. On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: Th is is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: Th is is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucifi ed and risen, who was and is and is to come, we off er to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifi ce. Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ.

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Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made. In the fullness of time bring us, with all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world. Th rough Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honour, glory and praise, for ever and ever. All Amen.

Lord’s Prayer

Breaking of the BreadPresider We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.All We, being many, are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

Presider Th e gifts of God for the people of God.All Th anks be to God.

During Communion Benedictus and Agnus Dei (Messe Basse) Gabriel Fauré

Share the GiftsIf you know the brokenness of life, its fractures within and its division without, then you have participated in the broken body of Christ and you are invited to share in the breaking of bread. If you desire to know the love of God that overcomes indiff erence and despair, if you desire the recon-

ciliation that overcomes estrangement and alienation then you are invited to share the cup of the new covenant. Th e bread is received in the open palm. It is usual Anglican practice to drink the wine from the common cup. If you wish to dip bread in the wine, extend one hand for a wafer. Both wine and unfermented grape juice are served, grape juice is administered from the copper chalice. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request in the East alcove.

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Prayer and Laying-on of Hands for HealingWe invite those wishing particular prayer for themselves or on behalf of someone else, or to share in a prayer

of thanksgiving for blessings received, to come to the front of the line to receive the bread and wine. Immediately after receiving, go to the prayer station. Give your fi rst name and in a low voice briefl y state your prayer need. Th e prayer team will lay hands gently on your shoulders and after a short silence, they will pray quietly for you. While the communion is being administered, we respectfully ask that you keep the silence — this is a time for quiet prayer and meditation.

Sending Out of the DisciplesPrayer after CommunionPresider Gracious God,All in this sacrament we have shared the body and blood of Christ. May we who have been nourished by holy things bear witness to his light, and share in his eternal priesthood; for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.DoxologyPresider Glory to God,All whose power, working in us, can do infi nitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessing

Closing Hymn You Call Us, Lord (CP 450)

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Dismissal Let us go in peace rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.All Th anks be to God.

Th e service of the Church into the World — begins again this week.

Daily Bible ReadingsBased on the Revised Common Lectionary

Monday Zechariah 1:7-17 A vision of God’s judgment and mercy Tuesday Zechariah 2:1-5; 5:1-4 Visions of mercy and judgment Wednesday Matthew 24:45-51 Parable of the unfaithful slave Th ursday Job 16:1-21 A lament about unjust punishment Friday 1 Th essalonians 4:1-12; 5:12-18 Th e Christian life

Saturday Psalm 9:1-14 God’s reward of the righteous Sunday Ezekiel 34:1-16, 20-24 God will shepherd Israel Psalm 100 We are the people of God’s pasture Ephesians 1:15-23 Th e reign of Christ Matthew 25:31-46 Th e separation of sheep and goats

Between Sundays Gail Ramshaw

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Today

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WelcomeTh ank you for joining the Cathedral community this morning for Th e Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pente-cost. Th e Rev. Ross Bliss will preach at the 8am and 10:30am services. We welcome this morning Eurydice Choir with director Kevin Zakresky joining the Wom-en’s voices of the Cathedral Choir and Rupert Lang, Organist and Director of Music.

If you enjoyed the sermon this week, audio versions and sermon texts are available on the Cathedral’s web-site: www.thecathedral.ca

Please help us be great stewards of our resources by re-turning unused connection cards, bulletins and envelopes to the front desk for re-use or recycling.

St. Brigids Eucharist 5:30pmSt. Brigids is the Sunday Evening congregation meet-ing weekly. We are an emerging community where faith is nurtured, discipleship pursued, and questions are honoured. You are welcome to join with this wor-shipping community of Christ Church Cathedral. For more information contact CCC staff members An-drew Stephens-Rennie andrew@thecathedral.ca or the Rev. Marnie Peterson marnie@thecathedral.ca. Ser-mons can be found online at st.brigids.ca

NoteworthyEurydice Women’s Choir is the signature choral en-semble of the VSO School of Music. Under the di-rection of Kevin Zakresky, they perform a wide range

of music and in many venues around Vancouver. Th is year they are singing Fauré’s Messe Basse (as special guests at Christ Church Cathedral), a collection of Holiday Favourites in December and a concert of Th e Great Canadian Songbook in the Spring. Eurydice re-hearses 11am on Saturday mornings. For more infor-mation, contact Kevin at kevinzakresky@me.comHailed as “un jeune chef très talentueux” by Radio-Canada, Kevin Zakresky is a choral and orchestral conductor living in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is currently a touring conductor for Zelda: Sympho-ny of the Goddesses, a production that has seen him direct orchestras in Philadelphia, Montreal, Quebec City, Charlottesville, Columbus, Miami, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and more.

Healing Touch Available TodayTh e Cathedral’s Healing Touch Ministry will be off er-ing healing touch sessions after the 10:30 service to-day. Healing Touch is an energy-based, heart-centred approach to healing which aims to restore a sense of balance and wholeness to the body, mind and spirit. A brochure with more information is available in the parish offi ce. Sessions will be off ered from 12:00 to 1:30 pm and take 20 to 30 minutes. Please pre-book your appointment through the offi ce, by phone (604 682-3848) or by email (offi ce@thecathedral.ca). After the service, come downstairs to the area in front of Meeting Room B, where you will receive confi rmation of the specifi c time for your session.

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Sundays @ 3PMTh e Cathedral Choir celebrates the Liturgical Year

Advent Lessons & Carols - Dec , Th e beautiful music of Advent led in worship by Christ Church Cathedral Choir under the direction of Rupert Lang is illuminated by readings from Scripture foretelling the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. Th is candlelit service is truly one of the high-lights of the Advent season.

The Festival of Nine Lessons & CarolsDec ,

Th e Cathedral Choir under the direction of Rupert Lang leads the worship in what is truly one of the best Christmas experiences of the season. After many ab-sent years, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols re-turned to the Cathedral’s worship programme in 2006 and it has become a favourite seasonal service at Christ Church Cathedral. Make plans to attend and bring your friends, families and your singing voices!

Staff Vacations/Study LeavePeter Elliott · December 4 – December 15Marnie Peterson · November 19-26

Special Service of Compline at Christ Church Cathedral

Our fi nal service of Compline for this year will be on Sunday November 26 at 8pm.

It will feature a full choir comprised of both the Women’s and Men’s Scholas plus additional singers. Th is service will also be dedicated to the late Rever-end Andrew Wilhelm Boyles, Deacon and musician who contributed richly to the life of our diocese, who also revitalized our Compline ministry in recent years. We will feature his favourite selections and some ad-ditional pieces in his honour. You are invited to join us for this special occasion, to remember Andrew and to experience the beauty and serenity of the service of Compline. Come and experience how this seamless blend of music and prayer invites us all into a holiness of life. Th is will also be an opportunity to consider participating occasionally as we will be training and incorporating new offi ciants and servers in the coming year. If you are interested please contact the Reverend Ross Bliss: ross@thecathedral.ca

Cathedral News & Notes

Flower DedicationsWe are collecting fl ower dedications for Christmas. You may make dedi-cations for 4 Sundays November 19-December 10. We are collect-ing quite early this year due to print deadlines!

Important Staff NoticeJames Cheatley will be on leave until early January 2018. Christie Maxson and Randel Dowson will be taking over the shared Interim Projects & Events Man-ager position during his leave. Please direct all inquiries about events/bookings to bookings@thecathedral.ca and either Christie or Keith (Building Manager) will be in touch with you.

Newcomers’ Coff ee HourAre you new to the Cathedral? Want to learn more and meet new people? Let’s grab a coff ee! Every second Sunday of the month, we welcome you by the Cruci-fi xion window after the 10:30am service to meet with clergy and fellow parishioners. We can hardly wait to get to know you! (next: Sunday December 10).

Advent Quiet MorningTRAVELING IN THE DARK

Saturday December 2 – 9:30am -12pm Go slow if you can.

Slower.More slowly still…. Jan Richardson

You are invited to a quiet morning in Advent led by the Rev. Dixie Black. Writer and artist Jan Richardson says, “diff erent darks have diff erent tasks.” As we ap-proach the longest hours of darkness this will be an opportunity to take time in silence and contempla-tion, to turn inward during a busy season that calls our attention outward. 9:30am for coff ee and gather-ing in the Park Room. 10am-12pm in the Chancel. Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Ministry of CCC

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Conversations for CommunityOn Tuesday November 28, 7-8:30pm in the Park Room, join cathedral Business Chaplain Alisdair Smith for a rousing and provocative conversation about the “New Economy.” For example, an economy when a single company can invite cities of over 1,000,000 people to bid to have the company’s 2nd headquar-ters reside there. Or an economy where a promise of driverless cars and trucks implies deep levels of unem-ployment for people across the planet. Or an economy where many young people with graduate degrees are working 2 and 3 jobs in service businesses to make ends meet in our city. Or an economy where data is the new oil, and data mining the new labour. What are your thoughts? Whether you are a Luddite or a Techno-optimist, or somewhere in between, you are invited to take some time for refl ection and dialogue about the ethical issues inherent in the new economy. We look forward to seeing you there.

Women’s Group MeetingNovember 25 from 11am-1pm

You are cordially invited to join us in reviving the CCC Women’s Group! We are seeking engaging wom-en to design and shape a Women’s Group, which re-fl ects the rich diversity we are so lucky to see in our congregation week after week. Come as you are, come share your story, come to break bread, come to witness the journey. All self-identifi ed women are welcome to engage in this discussion of faith and femininity. We are gathering for brunch on Saturday, November 25th from 11am - 1pm in the Park Room at the Cathedral. Th ere will be a charge of $15 in order to cover the cost of food. Please RSVP to Rachel Taylor (Rachel.of.taylor@gmail.com) or Rejoice Anthony (rejoicean-thony@gmail.com) so that we can ensure all are fed!

Men’s BreakfastGOOD GRIEF FOR MEN

Saturday November 25Grief is a reality of many life situations – death of someone we love, ending a job, breaking of a friend-ship, decline in health and physical ability… Dr. Da-vid Kuhl will join us again, this time to lead us in ex-ploring together strategies we might use to be aware

of our own grief and to walk with each other through grief. We begin at 8:00 in the parish hall for coff ee and juice, breakfast at 8:30 and conversation until 10:50. Cost at the door - $20.00. Best parking is under the Art Gallery. Please let us know you are coming by call-ing the church offi ce 604.682.3848 Know that you are welcome to make this your fi rst breakfast.

St. Brigids Book Club - updateJoin St. Brigids book club at CCC every second Satur-day at 10:30am to discuss Small Gods by Terry Pratch-ett. (upcoming November 18, December 2).

PWRDF Christmas CardsTh e PWRDF Christmas cards are here and will be on sale after the 10:30 service and then at subsequent ser-vices including the 8am and 5:30pm. For people who have everything, maybe you could consider ordering from PWRDF’s World of Gifts. It’s easy to do on-line (PWRDF.org) or if you would like a paper description of what’s available, there are copies in the offi ce. Re-ally goats never go out of fashion and keep on giving and giving. In Tanzania, for instance, the fi rst goat is given to a family and after the kids are born they are given to another family. What a marvellous present for just $30!

Wheels for WellnessWonderful news! We raised over $17,000 for Wheels for Wellness, the great PWRDF matching project with Global Aff airs Canada. So…with the 6:1 grant, it means we will have provided over $100,000 for bicy-cles, medical backpacks and cell phones for communi-ty health workers in Tanzania, Mozambique, Burundi and Rwanda. Th ank you everyone!!

Gifts for the Light of the WorldTh e Cathedral community is invited to present gifts for the light of the world. We are now collecting food items to be used at the Cathedral’s Maundy Café. (Any non-perishables donated that cannot be used by the Cafe will be offered to the Vancouver Food Bank.) Non-perishables: Jam, Honey, Pasta, Diced Tomatoes. Kidney Beans, Black BeansFresh (Please bring these to the kitchen instead of the sanctuary): Eggs, Butter, Potatoes, Onions, Garlic

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Calling All Bakers!It is getting closer to our Christmas Fair. Please start thinking about what you can make for our annual Christmas Bake Sale which will be on December 10, 2017. Non-perishable items and novelty items for sale can be delivered on Sunday Dec. 3, 2017 to the Par-ish Hall. Perishable items can be delivered to the Par-ish Hall on Saturday Dec. 9, 2017 between 10:30 am and 2:00pm during setting up. All proceeds will go to Cathedral’s food ministry/Maundy Café. Reminder: Please keep highest hygiene while preparing home-made items and as much as possible, please label your items. Contact: Tomoko Ito at itot031@gmail.com

Canadian Church CalendarMeeting the Holy is the theme of the 2018 Canadian Church Calendar and you can get yours in the Cathe-dral Offi ce for $10. Th e calendar will be of particular interest to the Cathedral community because in 2018 the featured photo in July is of Christ Church Cathe-dral Vancouver’s north side, including the bell spire’s beautiful stained glass design Welcoming Light created by artist Sarah Hall. Photographed by the Cathedral’s Martin Knowles, you will want to keep this photo long after 2018. For every calendar purchased $5.00 will be dedicated to help complete the capital cam-paign. Th is calendar is ideal for Christmas giving and a must for every home. Get yours while they are still available—we have a limited number only! Available in the Parish offi ce.

Education for MinistryA new session of the Education for Ministry program (EfM) begins in early January. Th e EfM program is in-depth biblical learning for laity. Th e program meets for around three hours each Wednesday evening for 36 weeks in the year with a trained and accredited men-tor. Th e four year program is taken in yearly com-mitments. EfM is not a place for problem-solving, or therapy, rather it is a powerful community of adult learners engaged in serious theological education and refl ection. Anyone interested in more information can meet with Ian Moul and Devorah Peterson in the Church Hall after the 10:30 service, or contact us at imoul@shaw.ca or lapis.devorah@gmail.com

Maundy Café Update Th e Maundy Café is working to make the Cathedral’s proposed Food Philosophy part of our parish life. As part of “sharing nutritious food in ways that fos-ter community,” the Cathedral is co-hosting with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, a weekly Food Hub. As we seek ways to “share food and serve one another across the lines that would otherwise divide us” pa-rishioners, volunteers and Cathedral staff are joining our guests at the table to share a meal and conversa-tion. Food coordinator Alberto Jaramillo is seeing to it that we share “food that is nutrient-dense and not overly processed” and also that is fresh and locally sourced when possible. He is reducing our “ecological footprint” and making our budget stretch further. To “refl ect the diversity of our community” we recently served Malaysian chicken and rice. Our new sched-ule brings us together Monday through Friday. Th ere are still opportunities to volunteer Monday, Tuesday, Th ursday and Friday. To volunteer contact Nicky Sep-pala at volunteer@thecathedral.ca.And for those who want to bring cotton or wool socks, t-shirts, tuques, razors, shaving foam, toothbrushes and toothpaste - thank you! Your contributions can be brought to the offi ce. If socks are your thing, please consider that some of our guests are women and ap-preciate the smaller sizes.

Advance notice of JEAM meetingAdvance Notice of Justice Education Advocacy Min-istry meeting next Sunday Dec 3 at 12:15 pm in the Park Room. Agenda items include members’ updates, planning themes for the year and evaluating previous events. All are welcome. Contact roskellett@gmail.com for more info.

Liturgy of InclusionNovember 26 the Cathedral will celebrate a liturgy of inclusion at the 10:30am service to welcome new pa-rishioners to the parish.

Santa Claus ParadeTh e parade is scheduled for noon on Sunday, Dec. 3, starting at the corner of West Georgia Street and Broughton, travelling along West Georgia, before

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turning south on Howe and fi nishing on Davie Street.Please be aware there will be road closures in eff ect (currently not posted).

Power of Education Africa Festive TeaJoin us for a presentation by Shiella Fodchuk that shows the power than an education has to change the lives of impoverished Kenyan girls. Date: November 30th. Time: 2-4 PM. Place: St Mary’s Kerrisdale 2490 W 37th Ave. RSVP lesleybloc@gmail.com or 604.985. 6630

Vancouver Children’s Choir presentsThe reading of Charles Dickens Seasonal Classic

“A Christmas Carol”December 7 & 8th at 7:30pm

Actors from Brittanica Repertory Th eatre - D. Rose Hominick, director. Children’s voices and audience carols will provide musical interludes, Rupert Lang, director.

A portion of ticket sale profi ts will go towards both Vancouver Children’s Choir bursary program and Christ Church Cathedral’s food ministry program — Maundy Café.

Tickets available on www.eventbrite.ca. Adults $20, Senior/Student $15, Free age 6 and under

Carols for the ClimateMembers of St. Brigid’s are participating with local ecumenical network Earthkeepers: Christians for Cli-mate Justice to organize a fundraising evening of mu-sic, art, food, and carolling, partnering with the Pull-Together campaign to raise money for First Nations resisting the Kinder Morgan pipeline in court.

Saturday, December 16 from 7-10pm at Vancouver First Church of the Nazarene 998 E. 19th Ave.

For more info, go to: www.theearthkeepers.org, or search “Carols for the Climate” on Facebook.

Come for a beautiful evening of great local musicians, tasty Christmas goodies and apple cider, fun creative activities for families, and an altogether fun time carol-ling in the Christmas season!

The First Sunday of AdventSunday December 3, 2017

8:00am � Holy Communion10:30am � Choral Eucharist

3pm � Advent Lessons & Carols 5:30pm � St. Brigids Eucharist

The Second Sunday of AdventSunday December 10, 2017

8:00am � Holy Communion9-10:15am � Christmas Fair10:30am � Choral Eucharist 12-1:30pm � Christmas Fair

5:30pm � St. Brigids Eucharist

The Third Sunday of AdventSunday December 17, 2017

8:00am � Holy Communion10:30am � Choral Eucharist

3pm � Th e Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols5:30pm � St. Brigids Eucharist

The Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas Eve

Sunday December 24, 20179:30am � Choral Eucharist

1pm � Gospel Christmas for the City4pm � Carols for the City

8 & 11pm � Mass for the CityPresider: Bishop Melissa Skelton

Preacher: Dean Peter Elliott

at Christ Church Cathedral...ADVENT

Anne Kessler, Children, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator (youth@thecathedral.ca)

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About Children’s Church…happens Sunday morning for children ages 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12. We have three age groups to better meet the learning needs (focus, energy, etc) of all children from 1-12. We begin downstairs at 10:30, and rejoin parents and the whole community for the Eucharist. All children, including visitors and guests are welcome to join us. Th e Chancel (the space behind the altar) is open with books and toys for parents who want to stay in the service with their children. Th e youngest group (1-4) meets in the Lounge for Pre-School Church with consistent staff who provide a short learning program, creative work and lots of one-on-one time. Th e older two groups (5-8 and 9-12) participate in either an interactive spiritual practices program in the Park Room, or Godly Play in the Godly Play space. Groups alternate between programs each week. Godly Play is a Montessori-based faith formation pro-gram that engages the children in Biblical and litur-gical stories, making-meaning, creativity and prayer while immersed in a supportive community of peers and adults. Spiritual Practices is a learning program that provides an introduction to diff erent faith practices that help children to live out our vision Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds in age-appropriate ways.

Children’s Church Today1-4 year olds are in the Lounge for Pre-School Church. Th e 9-12 group is in Spiritual Practices in the Park Room and 5-8 group will be in the Godly Play room hearing the story of the Exodus and Ten Best Ways.

Youth GroupTh is Friday November 24th will be junior youth (grades 4-7). Senior Youth on December 1st will be at Dunbar Ry-erson United Church for their Social Justice for Youth series on Indigenous Justice from 6-8:30pm.

Children and Youth Servers NEXT SUNDAY

Any children and youth who currently serve or are in-terested in serving are invited to a workshop on Sun-day November 26th with Megan Otton and Jeff rey Preiss following the 10:30 service, to learn more about serving. Let Anne know you’re coming as lunch will be provided.

Imagine: A Children’s RetreatFebruary 16-18, at Stillwood Retreat Centre. Run by the United Church Conference, for children aged 8-11. Learn more at www.imaginechildrensretreat.ca.

Join the weekly E-NewsletterEmail Anne at youth@thecathedral.ca for more chil-dren’s and youth info, straight to your email.

18 Th e Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost | November 19, 2017

Notes fromTh e Rev. Ross BlissNovember 19, 2017

Th is Sunday fi nds us in that momentary lull nearing year’s end when things may seem to pause for breath between the calendar events of late Fall and the begin-ning of Advent. Following the activity of Halloween, the relative solemnity of All Souls and Remembrance Day may helpfully incline us towards a bit of refl ec-tion. Th is is well timed, given the signifi cance of the season ahead, traditionally signaled for believers across the world by the appearance of a star in the heavens announcing the imminent birth of Jesus.Even before Remembrance Day, and certainly the very moment it has passed, we can expect to see other signs here on the ground. Th ese may bear some relationship, at least in name, to the approaching season of holy ob-servance. But make no mistake, what is really gearing up is the single most vital event in the entire fi scal year for virtually every business that sells anything. Statistically Christmas accounts for upward of half the annual income for all retailers and all consumer driven industries. Christmas can literally make or break the entire year, and in many cases also determine whether your business will be around for another Christmas. Beneath all the tinsel, the stakes are high, and behind the welcoming retail smiles, the resolve is grim.

We can take a jaundiced view of this, and indeed it is hard not to at times. But perhaps in the spirit of the one whose human birth we will shortly be celebrating, we may also consider praying for not only those strug-gling merchants, but for all who are driven away from their humanity at either end of this consumer equa-tion. And that probably means all of us. Th e annual Christmas retail juggernaut is really only a symptom of the pressures that dominate so much of our lives at any point in the year.And not surprisingly, the church also relies on the boost in giving that occurs at the end of every year. Whether inspired by Christmas, or by the practical necessity to see how the year has gone before fi nalizing giving, this is the normal pattern. And it is a remark-able blessing each and every year to see the generosity

of the faithful rise up for this sprint to the fi nish.Today’s Gospel has something to say to us as we settle into this short pause before Advent. In a parable drawn from life in the fi rst century, a mas-ter departing on a long journey entrusts his property to his slaves. More than enough attention has already been paid to the outcome for the one who buried his talent where it could not multiply. Th is story actually bursts with grace, when we realize that it really depicts how Jesus has entrusted us with his property - literally the world and everything in it - to multiply love - the only ‘principle or interest’ that really matters, so that we can “enter into the joy of our master.” Imagine being invited into a partnership with Jesus! Understood this way, stewardship becomes a subver-sive act, where we counter the norms of consumer-ism with God’s own investment strategy, which values people over profi ts, and love above all.

We see this principle operative here in the Maundy principle, which not only feeds the hungry, but opens us to receiving the gifts of hospitality and humanity that our guests bring. Th is is an investment in people through the empowerment of relationship. We also see pastoral love and energy abounding in the way this community cares for itself, in our Koinonia, in the way we are present and caring for each other, nourished by the worship, prayer and life we engage in together. Th is is all part of the life, ministry and mission that our stewardship makes possible.Within the peace and safety of a community of faith we have this opportunity in the lull before Advent to consider how we might grow as subversive investors, applying what has been entrusted to us towards the building of God’s Kingdom in our midst.

Members of Christ Church Cathedral

New to the Cathedral? Th inking about making this your home parish? To be a member here means that you have a vote at our Annual Vestry Meeting (usually held in Febru-ary), and you will receive regular Cathedral communications (including Contact Magazine). You would also be invited to be part of a Liturgy of Inclusion and a newcomers luncheon.You may request a membership form 2 ways: • speak to the Receptionist in the Parish Offi ce • or email our Parish Administrator, Vincent Carey, at vincent@thecathedral.caOnce the form is complete, please forward to Vincent’s attention and he will ensure that you are offi cially added as a new member. Unfortunately, we are not able to auto-matically make someone a Parishioner, this is something which you must request, and you may only be a member of one Parish. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Cathedral Clergy, Staff and Leaders

Friends of Christ Church Cathedral

Who are we?Th e Friends of the Cathedral are supporters of Christ Church who are unable to attend services regularly. Many of us are visitors or belong to another parish. We receive a thrice-yearly subscription to Contact Magazine.How do we help?We foster enthusiasm for Christ Church Cathedral and as-sist in beautifying it in every sense through our fi nancial support. Signifi cant gifts from Friends have helped to restore and conserve the Cathedral’s heritage building and to fund the compassionate care of Vancouver’s homeless and hungry population.Join us!You are invited to sponsor the Cathedral’s mission and min-istry with an annual donation.Contact usPlease contact Kathy Irwin if you have any questions or would like to arrange to make a donation: kathy@thecathe-dral.ca or 604.682.3848.

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Calendar | Next Weekmonday, november

12:10pm Eucharist — Edmund, King of East Anglia, Martyr, 870

tuesday, november 12:10pm Eucharist — Feria

wednesday, november 12:10pm Eucharist — Feria

thursday, november 7:30am Eucharist & Community Breakfast 12:10pm Eucharist — Clement, Bishop of Rome, c. 100

friday, november 12:10pm Eucharist — Feria

saturday, november 9:10am Eucharist — Feria

sunday, november Th e Reign of ChristLiturgy of Inclusion

8:00am Holy Communion

10:30am Choral Eucharist Music: Cathedral Choir Preacher: Th e Rev.Helen Dunn Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 100, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46

5:30pm St. Brigids Eucharist

8:00pm Gregorian Chant: Th e Service of Compline

Mailing Address: 690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2L1Phone: 604.682.3848 | Email: offi ce@thecathedral.ca

Cathedral DirectoryTh e Very Rev. Dr. Peter Elliott, Dean & Rector— ext. 29, pgelliott@me.comTh e Rev. Helen Dunn, Cathedral Vicar — ext. 25, helen@thecathedral.caTh e Rev. Marnie Peterson, Christian Formation— ext. 27, marnie@thecathedral.caTh e Rev. Ross Bliss, Curate— ext. 30, ross@thecathedral.caTh e Rev. Alisdair Smith, Deacon & Business Chaplain— ext. 32, alisdair@thecathedral.caTh e Rev. Dixie Black, Deacon— 604-605-0833, dixie@thecathedral.caTh e Rev. Jeff rey Preiss, Deacon— jeff rey@thecathedral.caRupert Lang, Organist & Director of Music— ext. 31, langrgee@gmail.comKathy Irwin, Director of Donor Relations & Human Resources — ext. 28, kathy@thecathedral.caVanessa Ho, Finance Administrator— ext. 21, vanessa@thecathedral.caKeith Wagschal, Building Manager— ext. 22, building@thecathedral.caChristie Maxson / Randel Dowson, Interim Project & Events Manager— bookings@thecathedral.caAndrew Stephens-Rennie, Director of Ministry Innovation— ext. 27, andrew@thecathedral.caAnne Kessler, Children, Youth & Family Ministries Coordinator— ext. 24, youth@thecathedral.caAlberto Jaramillo, Hospitality & Food Coordinator— 236-886-3154, alberto@thecathedral.caTaryl Guenter, Communications Coordinator— ext. 26, taryl@thecathedral.caVincent Carey, Parish Administrator— ext. 34, vincent@thecathedral.caDonna Wong-Juliani, Artistic Associate — dwj@thecathedral.caPat Patterson, Shawn Warmington, Derek Ripper - Custodial TeamNicky Seppala, Volunteer Lay Ministries Coordinator— volunteer@thecathedral.caPrayer Link — ext. 54 Jalini Paramsothi, Mustari Tumpa, Tavia KrukNursery AttendantsJack Forbes, Rector’s Warden; Mary McCullum, People’s Warden; Gary Kenwood, Ian Birtwell, Associate WardensElizabeth McCausland, Ted Chiasson, TrusteesJohn Ross, Secretary to the CorporationDavid Smith, Treasurer

Ministering Th rough Liturgy:am holy communion

Reader Syd GallingerServer Brian HeltmanLay Administrator Syd GallingerCollection Vaughn Pridmore, Fred FrommWelcoming Team Gavin Oliver, Fred FrommPresider & Preacher Th e Rev. Ross Bliss

:am choral eucharist Announcements & Duty Trustee TBAAmbassador Chris EllisonReaders Sarah Nation, Th omas RoachIntercessor Bob WorcesterDeacon Th e Rev. Jeff rey PreissSacristan Hugh AlleyServers Dana Osborne, Richard MacAlpine, Ren AmorMC Pamela DalzielMinisters of Communion Th e Rev. Edward Schmitt, Th e Rev. Kathleen Schmitt, Th e Rev. Helen Hill, Th e Rev. Jeff rey Preiss, Mike den Haan, Christy den Haan-Veltman, Th omas Roach, Frances Picherak, Carol Cook, Gary Kenwood, Lorna Grant, Bill Orr, Jacki Ross, John Ross Healing Team Sue Cruickshank, Colin Miles, Daphne Francis, David Van BlarcomWelcoming Team Ron Jobe, Adam Patterson, Jae Bun Henry, Juan Carlos Riano, Jane Dittrich, Marian Carson, Nikki Patterson, Sheena MacIntyre, Ehtyle Lamb, Jon Paul HenryBreadmaker Jiwon MinAltar Guild Diana Alley, Robin Tavender, Jacki RossInterpreter Lisz KeallenPresider Dean Peter ElliottPreacher Th e Rev. Ross BlissMusic Cathedral Choir, Women’s Voices Eurydice Choir

:pm st. brigids eucharistPresider Th e Rev. Marnie PetersonPreacher Th e Rev. Alisdair Smith

:pm complineOffi ciant Th e Rev. Ross BlissWelcomer Adam PattersonServer Alison WattMusic Women’s Schola