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High Mass First Sunday of Advent | December 2, 2012 | 10:30 am

Welcome

Welcome to St. James’, especially if you are a newcomer or visitor. Children of all ages

are fully welcome at every liturgy. We hope that you will enjoy your visit here with us.

Please help us to get to know you by introducing yourself to one of the clergy.

VISION STATEMENT

Discovering the beauty of holiness in our lives and neighbourhood, by living a

Christ-centred sacramental life rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.

MISSION OBJECTIVES

•To be a beacon for all as a neighbourhood and destination church where we invite and

welcome friends, family and strangers into our midst;

• To deepen our life of prayer and formation in Christ;

• To develop relationships and fellowship in open, honest and spiritual ways among

parishioners, with our neighbours, and those in need;

• To pursue and practice justice and mercy for the imparting of the Kingdom of God

within and beyond the Parish;

• To maintain financial equilibrium, develop our reserves and optimize the use of our

assets to ensure the preservation of our sacred space and ministry from generation to

generation, to the everlasting glory of God.

TODAY

9:30 am Formation: Advent One “The Texts behind the Tunes”

Leader: The Reverend Doctor Pat Dutcher-Walls

10:30 am High Mass

On the cover is a photo of one of the seven Altar lamps. These hanging oil lamps are

actually silver containers, each cradling a copper vessel which holds enough oil to burn for

six weeks. Each container is engraved in memory of a particular parish member from the

early years of the 20th century.

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

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Before Mass

If you require assistance at any time, please speak to one of the welcomers at the

Church entrance (narthex).

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

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

Wireless hearing amplifiers are available.

Washrooms can be accessed through the doors on the left hand side at the back of the

church on the opposite side to the entrance.

Your family is welcome at St. James’. Children may remain in the Church during the

service: there is a play area with toys and colouring books in the back of the church.

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

an appointment.

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

Mass.

The directions given in this booklet to stand, sit and kneel are offered as guidelines to

those who are able. The symbol + indicates when to make the sign of the cross. It is also

customary to make a discreet bow at the name of Jesus.

You are encouraged to take the opportunity before Mass for silence, stillness and

prayer. Please refrain from talking before Mass begins.

We adore you,

most Holy Lord Jesus Christ

here and in all your churches throughout all the world;

and we bless you because

by your Holy Cross

you have redeemed the world.

St. Francis of Assisi

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A Reflection

A READING FROM THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS

Pour down, O heavens, from above,

and let the skies rain down righteousness.

Turn your fierce anger form us, O Lord,

and remember not our sins for ever.

Your holy cities have become a desert,

Zion a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation;

our holy and beautiful house,

where our fathers+ praised you.



We have sinned and become like one who is unclean;

we have all withered like a leaf,

and our iniquities like the wind have swept us away.

You have hidden your face from us,

and abandoned us to our iniquities.



You are my witnesses, says the Lord,

and my servant whom I have chosen,

that you may know me and believe me.

I myself am the Lord, and none but I can deliver;

what my hand holds, none can snatch away.



Comfort my people, comfort them;

my salvation shall not be delayed.

I have swept your offences away like a cloud;

fear not, for I will save you.

I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel,

your redeemer.



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Notes

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

knowledge 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,

especially...


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.

Entrance Rite

INTROIT Stand

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you, my God, I put my trust; let me not be humili-

ated, nor let my enemies triumph over me; let none who look to you be put to shame.

Ad te levavi (Mode VIII)

KYRIE ELEISON

All sing

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

All And with thy spirit.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God,

give us grace to cast away the works of darkness

and put on the armour of light,

now in the time of this mortal life

in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility,

that on the last day,

when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead,

we may rise to the life immortal;

through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,

one God, world without end.

All Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Be seated

Reader A reading from the Book of Jeremiah.

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the

house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a

righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness

in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this

is the name by which it will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness."

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Reader The word of the Lord. lllAll Thanks be to God.

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

Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths.

Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I

trusted all the day long. Antiphon

Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting.

Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to

your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. Antiphon Psalm 25:3-6

THE EPISTLE READING

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

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our

God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to

face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself

and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and

abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may

he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and

Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Sub-deacon The word of the Lord.

lllAll Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA A cantor begins the alleluia; all repeat it thereafter. Stand

Alleluia. Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. Alleluia. Surely his

salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. Alleluia.

Ostende nobis (Mode VI)

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

Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth

distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will

faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the

heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with

power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise

your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a parable:

"Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for

yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things

taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation

will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but

my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down

with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you

unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole

earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these

things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." Luke 21:25-36

THE SERMON Be Seated

Mother Alexis Saunders

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

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THE NICENE CREED

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

Deacon Let us humbly confess our sins to almighty God.

Kneel

All Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Maker of all things and judge of all people:

We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness,

Which we from time to time most grievously have committed,

By thought, word, and deed, Against thy divine majesty.

We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings.

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;

For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake,

Forgive us all that is past;

And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee

In newness of life,

To the honour and glory of thy name;

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God, our heavenly Father,

who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins

to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him:

have mercy upon you;

+ pardon and deliver you from all your sins;

confirm and strengthen you in all goodness;

and bring you to everlasting life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

THE PEACE Stand

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

way.

You may choose not to shake hands at the Peace. A simple exchange of “Peace be with you”

with eye contact and a nod, or a bow, is a good substitute.

The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist

OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS Be seated

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you, my God, I put my trust; let me not be

humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me; let none who look to you be put to

shame.

Ad te, Domine, levavi (Mode II)

OFFERTORY HYMN Stand

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

forward.

110110110110 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – “Sleepers, wake!” A voice astounds us

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.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who in the fullness of time came among us in our flesh

and opened to us the way of salvation.

Now we watch for the day when he will come again

in power and great triumph to judge this world;

that we, without shame or fear, may rejoice to behold his appearing.

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

All sing

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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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AGNUS DEI

All sing

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

forward for communion. Those who are unable to receive communion, or do not yet receive,

are invited to come forward for a blessing. To indicate you wish a blessing, fold your arms

rather than holding out your hand for the Sacrament. When coming forward to receive,

please approach from the centre aisle only and follow the directions of the attendant

standing at the head of the aisle. Please return to your seat via the side aisles.

When you receive the Holy Bread consume it immediately. It is no longer permissible to

intinct the Holy Bread in the Holy Wine. You may choose not to receive the Holy Wine

from the chalice at this time. If so, once you have received the Holy Bread please remain

kneeling and fold your arms to indicate that you do not wish to receive from the chalice.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON

The Lord will indeed grant properity, and our land shall bring forth its increase. Psalm I

will listen to what the Lord God is saying: for he is speaking peace to his faithful people

and to those who turn their hearts to him.

Dominus dabit benignitatem (Mode I)

COMMUNION HYMN Sit or kneel

464 464 464 464 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – Thou Art the Way: by Thee Alone

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Concluding Rite

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Stand

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

All And with thy spirit.

Celebrant Let us pray.

God for whom we wait,

thou hast fed us with the bread of eternal life.

Keep us ever watchful,

that we may be ready to stand before the Son of man.

We ask this in the name of Christ the Lord.

All Amen.

BLESSING Kneel

Celebrant The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the

knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of

God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain

with you always.

All Amen.

Notices and announcements may be given. Be Seated

THE DISMISSAL Stand

ANGELUS

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HYMN

88 88 88 88 Blue Hymn Book (Common Praise) – Come, thou long-expected Jesus

POSTLUDE

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 645) — J. S. Bach

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

Bishops’ Room to enjoy coffee hour conversation.

For prayer requests, please contact the office or speak to a member of the clergy.

Please notify the Parish Office (604-685-2532) when a parishioner/friend/family member

is hospitalized or housebound. The Office will arrange visitation, Holy Communion or

Anointing with the Parish Clergy Team and Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator. If entering

hospital, please inform the hospital on arrival that you (or the patient you are with) are

Anglican and ask for the hospital’s Anglican chaplain.

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Formation on Sundays - Music of Advent Series

Advent is a season that reflects upon and hopes for the final coming of Christ. This

series focuses on the music of the Advent season. The musical tradition helps build the

anticipation of the faithful and expresses their deepest longings for the second advent of

Jesus. Simultaneously we look toward the celebration of the Incarnation, or the first

advent. This year, Old Testament readings from the Mass come from the prophets. In

our first talk, we examine the prophetic texts that inform Advent hymns. In the second,

Bishop Michael will present a session further exploring the music of Advent. In the

third week, we will explore the “Advent Prose” which is a moving text sung by the choir.

This compilation of texts from the prophet Isaiah consists of lyrical laments which ask

God to remember his people. It concludes with words of God’s comfort. The last session

will treat the “O” antiphons. This series of seven pleas (e.g. “O Come, O Come

Emmanuel”) is prayed from December 16th to the 24th. Thus we explore how the music

of Advent supports the liturgy of the season.

Dec 9 Advent Two: The Music of Advent

Leader: The Right Reverend Michael

Ingham, Bishop of New Westminster

Dec 16 Advent Three: The Advent Responsory

Leader: Ruth Greenaway-Robbins

Dec 23 Advent Four: The “O” Antiphons

Leader: The Reverend Andrew Halladay

Sundays at 9:30am in the Bishops’ Room - all welcome

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Advent at St. James'

Lessons and Carols - Tonight

Enjoy a feast of scripture readings and

song. Invite your friends to this beautiful,

simple, candlelit service. The St. James'

High Mass Choir will sing the lovely and

moving carols of Advent.

Date: Sunday, December 2

Time: 5:00pm

Christmas Boutique - Today

Get the perfect home-made jams, jellies, chutneys, baked goods, knitting, crafts, 2013 Ordo

Kalendars, and more. The ever-popular Christmas Boutique Sale, sponsored by the

Women’s Guild, will be open after each Mass today, as well as right after the Lessons and

Carols service.

Date: Sunday, December 2

Time: 9:30am, 12:00pm, and 6:00pm

Advent Quiet Day: O Come, O Come Emmanuel In the midst of the busy weeks of Advent step into a time of readings, prayers, reflections,

and silence to renew your hope in God. To begin our journey through Advent we will

contemplate the words of a selection of hymns. Advent hymns are among the richest in the

Christian tradition. How do these hymns prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of

Christ? Bring your favourite hymn to share if you wish. There will be time for reading,

sketching, silence, and writing, in a restful, relaxing environment.

Date: Saturday, December 8

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Led by Mother Jessica Schaap

Please bring a snack and a journal.

Please contact the office if you can join us.

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St. James’ News & Announcements

THANK YOU FROM THE

STEWARDSHIP GROUP

To all who have sent in your Intention Cards,

thank you. To those who have yet to do so,

please feel free to drop them in the weekly

collection at Mass or mail them directly to the

church office.

JULIAN GATHERING

Dec 9th, 5:00 – 7:30 pm

On Sunday evening Dec. 9th at 5:00 pm, we

invite you to our monthly Julian gathering. We

will begin at 5:00 pm with Evening Prayer, enjoy

at potluck dinner together in the Bishops'

Room, then enjoy a time of contemplative

prayer, reading, and discussion. We will be led

by Mother Alexis Saunders, Oblate of the Order

of Julian of Norwich. All are welcome. For

further information, please contact Mother

Alexis at 778-882-3307.

SOUP SALE TODAY

Look for Mary Brown right after High Mass in

the Bishops’ Room.

FIRST AID NEED AND TRAINING

Considering recent medical emergencies at St

James’, there is a recognized need to try to have

present at all services as much as possible,

individuals currently trained in First Aid.

Any parish member who holds current First Aid

certification and is willing to be available to

assist with First Aid emergencies (protected

from liability under the Good Samaritan Act)

when present at church services, is invited to

please give her/his name to the office.

Further, any parish member who would like to

receive First Aid training in the future with a

group from St James’ so as to be available when

attending church, to assist with First Aid

emergencies, is also invited to give their name to

the office.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED BY

PARISHIONER

She needs a 5-6 drawer chest of drawers, a

landline telephone to use for doorbell and entry

purposes, lamps, cat tree, pots & pans, and a

toaster oven.

Please call Joyce Locht 604-614-9915.

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TWO INDIANS TALKING

Wednesday December 5th 7:15pm

The Urban Native Youth Association and Reel

Causes are proud to present the humorous and

thought provoking film Two Indians Talking in

partnership with Vancity Credit Union, Vancity

Theatre, and Kiss Dust Pictures. Doors open at

6:30pm with the movie showing at 7:15pm.

Tickets are $15.00.

Come out and enjoy a great movie, while supporting

UNYA’s Native Youth Centre campaign! If you can’t

make it, then please consider sponsoring a Native

youth to attend. Call 604-254-7732 to arrange

advance payment. 100% of all proceeds go to UNYA

and will be used to match funds raised during the

Lattimer Gallery’s Annual Charity Bentwood Box

Auction for UNYA.

Winner of the People’s Choice Award, Most Popular

Canadian Film, Vancouver International Film Festi-

val. Best Actor Award for Justin Rain, Winnipeg

Aboriginal Film Festival. Best Feature Film Award,

Cowichan International Aboriginal Festival of Film and

Art. The film’s Director, Sara McIntyre, will be in

attendance for a Q&A after the film. This film is

unrated, so guests must be 19 or older.

FLOWERS AT CHRISTMASTIDE

The Flower Guild is asking parishioners for donations

towards the purchase of flowers to decorate the Church

for Christmastide. Any amount is gratefully accepted.

There will be no flowers in the church during Lent, but

please consider making a dedication for Christmas

flowers. Phone or email your dedication to the church

office by Dec. 10th so that your dedication will appear

in the Christmas bulletins (which are being printed on

Dec. 11th). Also, we could use holly. Please cut with a

long stem, and deliver to the Church by Dec. 22nd.

Thank you,

Margaret Vickers

2013 ST. JAMES’ ORDO KALENDARS

NOW AVAILABLE - IN FULL COLOUR

Ordo Kalendars may be purchased from Reece

Wrightman today at the Boutique Sale for $16.50 each.

They will also be available after mass next Sunday. The

paper is very high-quality, and the photos are stunning.

This year’s theme is Elements of the Eucharist, and all of

the images used were taken inside the church.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to take

photos and submit them for this year’s publication.

We are truly blessed to have so many talented

photographers at St. James’!

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A ST. JAMES’ HIGH MASS VIDEO TODAY

Chris Loh, a St. James’ parishioner, photographer,

and videographer will be taking video of the St.

James’ High Mass. This filming will result in a short

2-3 minute video to introduce and share the beauty of

High Mass to newcomers and visitors. The video will

be posted on the website and on Youtube.

PDC UPDATE #4

The work of the committee continues to move

forward. Two of the three candidates for the position

of Development Consultant have been interviewed

and a third is scheduled for later this month. It is

anticipated that a selection will be made by year end

with work to begin early in the year.

Donations for funding this process are still needed.

They can be made payable to St. James Parish

Foundation and are tax deductible.

Questions can be directed to the committee at

[email protected] or in writing to the office.

COOPER PLACE PARKING

December 1, 2012-November 30, 2013.

This is for everyone who has a Parking Fob for

Cooper Place.

Many of you have been asking when the money is due

for the annual parking fee for Cooper Place parking.

The answer is – now.

The Trustees have set the Parking Rate as the same as

last year - $125.00/year. As we took all your

information last year, all you need do is to write a

cheque for $125.00, payable to St. James Church –

Parking, add your fob # that you find on the front of

your key fob, and place it in the collection plate or

hand it into to the office. Please do not include this

amount with your regular donation. If you have a fob

that you no longer require, you may turn it in to the

office. If you have any questions about this

parking service a director from St. Luke’s will be

available for the next 2 Sundays to answer your

questions. These directors are, David Agler, Reece

Wrightman, Joyce Locht, Andrew Campbell and John

Van Luven.

WARM SOCKS WANTED

We would welcome donations of warm socks for the

Mission to Seafarers to take to Seafarers in harbour

over the Christmas holidays. Wrapping will take place

on December 14th. St James’ Women’s Guild welcome

help with packing all Diocesan donations. See Mary B

or Janis Waller (about socks).

Thanks,

Mary

COOPER PLACE RESIDENT REQUIRES

ASSISTANCE TO HIGH MASS

This parishioner is visually impaired, and would like

some assistance to mass. Please contact the office for

more information.


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SJMA CHRISTMAS RECITAL

Friday, December 7th

The children from the Saint James’ Music Acad-

emy will perform on December 7th from 6:30pm

to 8:30pm. Come early if you want to be seated

because this is a very popular event.

NO EFM MEETINGS IN DECEMBER

The next meeting will be on Thursday, January

10th.

HURRICANE SANDY – HOW CAN YOU HELP?

PWRDF is working with The Cuban Council of

Churches (CCC) and Lutheran World Relief

(LWF) in Haiti as they recover from the signifi-

cant damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

CCC is providing food, water, bedding, hygiene

kits and counsellors to speak with those affected.

CCC is initially targeting 50,000 affected people in

the provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Granma,

Holguin and Las Tunas. LWF reports extensive

damage in Haiti with hundreds of families

homeless and living in temporary shelters.

The Primate’s World Relief and Development

Fund (PWRDF) is accepting donations for this

emergency response. PWRDF contributed an

initial grant of $20,000 to the ACT Alli-

ance response in Cuba.

Please support PWRDF’s response to this ongoing

emergency!

Donations can be made in the following ways:

Online: http://pwrdf.org/donate

Credit Card: 1-866-308-7973

Mail: Please make cheques payable to PWRDF,

Hurricane Sandy Relief and send to The Primate's

World Relief and Development Fund

The Anglican Church of Canada

80 Hayden Street

Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3G2

Anglicans in Canada are praying, acting and

giving to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Please watch for updates on PWRDF’s response to

the situation at www.pwrdf.org.

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PWRDF card image

PWRDF CHRISTMAS CARDS and

ACW CALENDARS

The ACW has Canadian Church Calendars for

sale, with envelopes available, for $5.00. They have

pictures of churches from across Canada. Some

people like to send them overseas as gifts. We have

two new Christmas card designs for 2012 (see

images above), sold in packages of 12 cards with

envelopes for $15.00. Christian messages! Look for

Mary Brown and Peter Goodwin in the Bishops’

Room after High Mass. Peter can also be reached

at 604 929 6143.

PWRDF card image

GUILDS & GROUPS: ANNUAL REPORTS

Please have your annual reports, complete with the

names of all members as well as the primary contact

person, to the office by January 13th at the very

latest. This will ensure that the Office has time to

compile, print, and assemble them in time for the

February Annual Vestry Meeting.

With thanks in advance,

Linda Adams

Janet Hamilton

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Christmas at St. James’

Monday, December 24 Christmas EveChristmas EveChristmas EveChristmas Eve

5:00pm First Evening Prayer of Christmas

5:30pm Vigil Mass of the Nativity - a family Liturgy in the Lady Chapel

with carols and nativity costumes. Come dressed as a sheep, a

king, a cow, a Mary, a Joseph, a star, an angel, even Herod!

10:00pm Musical Prelude

10:30pm Solemn High Mass of the Nativity with procession and

blessing of the Creche.

Tuesday, December 25 Christmas DayChristmas DayChristmas DayChristmas Day

8:00am Morning Prayer

8:30am Low Mass of the Dawn

10:30am Procession to the Creche & Solemn High Mass of the Day

3:00 pm Second Evening Prayer of Christmas

(There will be no Tuesday 6pm Mass on Christmas Day)

Wednesday, December 26 St. Stephen’s Day St. Stephen’s Day St. Stephen’s Day St. Stephen’s Day

9:00am Morning Prayer in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

12:10pm Low Mass

5:00pm Evening Prayer in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

Sunday, January 6 The EpiphanyThe EpiphanyThe EpiphanyThe Epiphany

10:30 am Procession to the Creche with the Blessing of Gold,

Frankincense and Myrrh.

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Meetings and Events at St. James’

December 2 Sun | 9:30 AM Boutique Sale, Parish Hall 2 Sun | 12:00 PM Boutique Sale, Parish Hall

2 Sun | 5:00 PM Lessons and Carols, Church

2 Sun | 6:00 PM Boutique Sale, Parish Hall

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

3 Mon | 2:00 PM Saint James Music Academy

(use of all church space 2 to 6:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays)

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

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

4 Tue | 6:30 PM Social Justice Group Meeting, Bishops’ Room

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

5 Wed | 10:30 AM Pastoral Care Meeting, Bishops’ Room

6 Thu | 8:00 AM Latino Lunch (lunch served at noon), Crypt

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

7 Fri | 6:30 PM SJMA Christmas Concert, Church

8 Sat | 8:30 AM Sanctuary Guild, Parish Hall

8 Sat | 1:00 PM Advent Quiet Day, Bishops’ Room

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

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Offices and Mass Times

2012 MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. DECEMBER 3RD St. Francis Xavier, Msy to the Far East 1552

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For Christians in China and JapanFor Christians in China and JapanFor Christians in China and JapanFor Christians in China and Japan

TUES. DECEMBER 4TH Nicholas Ferrar, 1637

6:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For Family life as a means of graceFor Family life as a means of graceFor Family life as a means of graceFor Family life as a means of grace

WED. DECEMBER 5TH St. Clement of Alexandria, Pr c.210

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For grace to behold the works of GodFor grace to behold the works of GodFor grace to behold the works of GodFor grace to behold the works of God

THU. DECEMBER 6TH St. Nicholas, Bp of Myra c.342

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For a renewed spirit of generosity toward othersFor a renewed spirit of generosity toward othersFor a renewed spirit of generosity toward othersFor a renewed spirit of generosity toward others and for those in needand for those in needand for those in needand for those in need

FRI. DECEMBER 7TH St. Ambrose, Bp of Milan, Teacher of the Faith 397

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel

For our Bishops and their ministry of Apostolic teachingFor our Bishops and their ministry of Apostolic teachingFor our Bishops and their ministry of Apostolic teachingFor our Bishops and their ministry of Apostolic teaching SAT. DECEMBER 8TH The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel For all Churches, institutions and persons named in honor of For all Churches, institutions and persons named in honor of For all Churches, institutions and persons named in honor of For all Churches, institutions and persons named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Marythe Blessed Virgin Marythe Blessed Virgin Marythe Blessed Virgin Mary

SUN. DECEMBER 9TH Advent 2

8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 am Low Mass 10:30 am High Mass 5:00 pm Evening Prayer

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Daily Lectionary

Please take this booklet away with you

to aid in your own reflection,

prayers and for your information.

DATE DAILY MASS MORNING PRAYER 9:00 AM

EVENING PRAYER 5:00PM

MON. DECEMBER 3RD IS 42:1-4 PS 96 LK 10:1-9, 17-20

PS 1, 2, 3 IS 1:10-20 1 TH 1:1-10

PS 4, 7 AM 2:6-16 LK 20:1-8

TUES. DECEMBER 4TH JOB 1:1-5 PS 119:161-168 LK 10:38-41

PS 5, 6 IS 1:21-31 1TH2:1-12

PS 10, 11 AM 3:1-11 LK 20:9-18

WED. DECEMBER 5TH COL 1:11-20 PS 103:1-4, 13-18 JN 6:57-63

PS 119:1-24 IS 2:1-11 1 TH 2:13-20

PS 12, 13, 14 AM 3:12 – 4:5 LK 20:19-26

THU. DECEMBER 6TH 1 JN 4:7-14 PS 107:33-43 MK 10:13-16

PS 18:1-20 IS 2:12-22 1 TH 3:1-13

PS 18:21-50 AM 4:6-13 LK 20:27-40

FRI. DECEMBER 7TH 2 Cor 6:1-13 Ps 27:5-11 Lk 12:35-37, 42-44

PS 16, 17 IS 3:8-15 1 TH 4:1-12

PS 22 AM 5:1-17 LK 20:41 – 21:4

SAT. DECEMBER 8TH

BAR 5:1-9 LK 1:68-79 PHIL 1:3-11 LK 3:1-6

PS 20, 21:1-7 IS 4:2-6 1 TH 4:13-18

PS 110:1-5, 116, 117 AM 5:18-27 LK 21:5-19

SUN. DECEMBER 9TH BAR 5:1-9 LK 1:68-79 PHIL 1:3-11 LK 3:1-6

PS 148, 149, 150 IS 5:1-7 2 PET 3:11-18

PS 114, 115 AM 6:1-14 LK 7:28-35

PARISH STAFF

Office Managers Linda Adams Mon - Wed 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Janet Hamilton Thu - Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Business Manager John Van Luven

Building Manager & Assistant Art Cuthbertson Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Darren Campbell Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Organist and Choirmaster Gerald Harder Assistant Organist Bruce McKenzie

PARISH OFFICERS

Rector’s Warden Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 People’s Warden Paul Stanwood 604-263-0138 Assoc. Warden Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 EMAIL: [email protected] Building Project Communication EMAIL: [email protected]

Trustee Eleanor Beckett Trustee Jen Amundgaard Trustee Graham Murchie Treasurer Angela Van Luven

Envelope Secretary Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer Linda Adams

PARISH COUNCIL

Chair Jane Turner Secretary Erin Kenny 303 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, v6a 1l4

telephone: 604-685-2532, fax: 604-685-7605 email: [email protected] web: www.stjames.bc.ca parish office hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00pm

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,

December 8th, Father Mark is on-call for

emergency situations.

For pastoral care and support, you may also

contact Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator

Joyce Locht 604-614-9915 (cell)

EMAIL: [email protected]

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