Lent 3

High Mass Third Sunday of Lent | March 3, 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 Formation Session: From what are we saved?

10:30 AM High Mass

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

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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 a sermon of Augustine

Let us sing "Alleluia" here and now in this life, even though we are oppressed by

various worries, so that we may sing it one day in the world to come when we are

set free from all anxiety. Why is it that we worry so much in this life? I suppose it is

hardly surprising that we worry when we read in the Scriptures: "Are not the days

of our life full of trouble?" Are you surprised that I am worried when I hear the

words: "Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation"? Are you surprised

that I am worried when in the face of so many temptations and troubles the Lord's

Prayer orders us to pray: "Forgive us our debts as we also forgive our debtor"?

Every day we pray and every day we sin. Do you think that I can be free from

anxiety when every day I need to seek pardon for my sins and help in the face of

difficulties? When I have said for my past sins: "Forgive us our debts as we also

forgive our debtors," I immediately go on to add, because of the difficulties that lie

ahead: "Lead us not into temptation." How can the congregation be in security

when it cries out with me: "Deliver us from evil"? And yet, my brothers and sisters,

in this evil plight of ours we must nevertheless sing "Alleluia" to the good God who

delivers us from evil.

In the middle of the dangers and trials that beset us we and all people must sing

"Alleluia," for as Paul says, "God is faithful and God will not let you be tempted

beyond your strength." So then, we must sing "Alleluia." We may be sinners, but

God is faithful. And note, Scripture does not say, "God will not let you be

tempted," but rather "God will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but

with the temptation God will also provide a means of escape that you may be able

to endure it." If you enter temptation God will also provide a means of escape so

that you do not perish. Just as a potter forms a vase, so you are to be molded by

preaching; you are to be fired in the kiln of tribulation. Thus when you enter

temptation, think of a means of escape; for God is faithful. As it says in one of the

psalms: "The Lord will preserve your coming in and your going out."

Augustine, Sermon 256, 1; Patrologiae cursus completus: Series Latina,

vol. 38, cols 1190-1, ed. J.P. Migne, Paris, 1844-64

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Notes

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Entrance Rite

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

THE GREAT LITANY

1 Invocations to the Holy Trinity

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,


2 Invocations to the Saints

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.

3 Prayers for Deliverance

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.

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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,


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,


4 Appeals for deliverance recalling events in the life of Our Lord

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,


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5 Intercessions

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,


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,


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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,


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

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


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

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


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

and tribulation,


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


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

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

according to thy holy Word,


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

their hearts,


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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,


6 Concluding Invocations

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 Grant us thy peace.

O Christ, hear us.

All O Christ, hear us.

INTROIT

My eyes are ever looking to the Lord, for he shall pluck my feet out of the net; turn to me

and have pity on me, for I am left alone and in misery.

Oculi mei (Mode VII)

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KYRIE ELEISON

Missa II (Kyrie fons bonitatis) – plainsong

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

All And with thy spirit.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Father of mercy,

alone we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves.

When we are discouraged by our weakness,

strengthen us to follow Christ,

our pattern and our hope;

who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

All Amen.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

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The Liturgy of the Word

OLD TESTAMENT READING Be seated

Reader A reading from the Book of Isaiah.

Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy

and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you

spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which does not

satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.

Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an

everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness to the

peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that you do

not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your

God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. Seek the Lord while he may be

found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake their way, and the

unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on

them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your

thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than

the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Isaiah 55:1-9

Sub-deacon The word of the Lord.

lllAll Thanks be to God.

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

O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for

you, as in a barren and dry land where there is no water.

Therefore I have gazed upon you in your holy place, that I might behold your power and

your glory.

For your loving-kindness is better than life itself; my lips shall give you praise. Antiphon

Psalm 63:1-3

EPISTLE READING

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

I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under

the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud

and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink.

For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ.

Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, and they were struck down in the

wilderness. Now these things occurred as examples for us, so that we might not desire

evil as they did. Do not become idolaters as some of them did; as it is written, "The

people sat down to eat and drink, and they rose up to play." We must not indulge in

sexual immorality as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in a single day.

We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by

serpents. And do not complain as some of them did, and were destroyed by the

destroyer. These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written

down to instruct us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. So if you think you are

standing, watch out that you do not fall. No testing has overtaken you that is not

common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your

strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to

endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Sub-deacon The word of the Lord.

lllAll Thanks be to God.

THE TRACT Stand

To you I lift up my eyes, O Lord, to you, enthroned in the heavens. Be merciful to us, O

Lord, be merciful to us.

Ad te levavi (Mode VIII)

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

At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose

blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, "Do you think that

because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other

Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those

eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam - fell on them - do you think that

they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but

unless you repent, you will all perish as they did." Then he told this parable: "A man had

a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So

he said to the gardener, 'See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this

fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?' He replied,

'Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears

fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'" Luke 13:1-9

THE SERMON Be Seated

Mother Jessica Schaap

(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.

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;

For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past;

And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee

In newness of life,

To the honour and glory of thy name;

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God, our heavenly Father,

who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins

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

have mercy upon you;

+ pardon and deliver you from all your sins;

confirm and strengthen you in all goodness;

and bring you to everlasting life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

THE PEACE Stand

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

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

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

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The Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist

OFFERTORY & PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

The statutes of the Lord are right and rejoice the heart; sweeter far than honey, than

honey in the comb; by them also is your servant enlightened. Justitiae Domini (Mode IV)

OFFERTORY HYMN Stand

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

forward.

374 374 374 374 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

SURSUM CORDA & PROPER PREFACE Stand

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It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty,

that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto thee:

O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God:

creator and preserver of all things.

Who hast bidden us thy faithful people to cleanse our hearts

and to prepare with joy for the paschal feast;

that reborn through the waters of baptism,

and renewed in the Eucharistic mystery,

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

Therefore with Angels and Archangels,

and with all the company of heaven,

we laud and magnify thy glorious name;

evermore praising thee and saying:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS


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Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus

Dominus Deus Sabaoth.

Pleni sunt cæli et terra Gloria tua.

Hosanna in excelsis.

+ Benedictus qui venit in nomine

Domini: Hosanna in excelsis.

Holy, holy, holy,

Lord God of hosts,

Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high.

+ Blessed is he that cometh in the name of

the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Kneel

Celebrant Blessing and glory and thanksgiving be unto thee, almighty God, our heavenly

Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our na-

ture 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, obla-

tion, 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 remem-

brance 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 resurrec-

tion, 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 salva-

tion, 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 commun-

ion may be fulfilled with thy grace + and heavenly benediction; through Jesus Christ our

Lord, by whom and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour

and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

lllAll Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER Kneel

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

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

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

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

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

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

in us. Amen.

AGNUS DEI


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNION ANTIPHON

The sparrow has found herself a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her

young; by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God; blessed are they

who dwell in your house; they will always be praising you. Psalm How dear to me is

your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the

Lord.

Passer invenit (Mode III)

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Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi:

miserere nobis.


miserere nobis


dona nobis pacem.

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of

the world : have mercy upon us.


the world: have mercy upon us.


the world: grant us thy peace.

THE COMMUNION HYMN Sit or kneel

507 507 507 507 Green Hymn Book (New English Hymnal) – A Lent Prose

Concluding Rite

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Stand

Celebrant The Lord be with you.


Celebrant Let us pray.

God of mercy and forgiveness,

may we who share this sacrament

live together in unity and peace,

in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

All Amen.

BLESSING FOR THE INDUCTION OF PARISH OFFICERS

Officers will come forward to the altar rail.

Rector Having been duly appointed or elected to your office in this parish by the Annual Vestry

Meeting, will you faithfully and reverently execute the duties of your office to the best of

your ability to build up the family of God?

Officers I will, the Lord being my helper.

The Rector will take each officer by the right hand and say:

I admit you to the Office of:

Rector’s Warden

People’s Warden

Associate Warden

Treasurer

Trustees

Vestry Clerk

Envelope Secretary/Bookkeeper

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Delgates to Synod

Alternate Delegates to Synod

Heads of Guilds, Committees

Chair of Parish Council

Secretary of Parish Council

in the Parish of St James’ in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

All Amen.

Heads of committees, guilds and ministries

Rector Having been discerned and called to lead as servants to the guilds, committees and minis-

tries of St. James’, will you faithfully and reverently execute the duties of your office to the

best of your ability to build up the family of God?

All Answer: I will, the Lord being my helper.

Rector I invite you to servant leadership in the Parish of St. James’, in the Name of the Father and

of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

All Amen.

Rector The Lord be with you


Let us pray.

O Eternal God, the foundation of all wisdom and the source of all courage: Enlighten with

your grace the Wardens, Trustees, Delegates and Officers of Your Church, and so rule

their minds and guide their counsels, that in all things they may seek Your glory and

promote the mission of Your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

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SOLEMN PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE AND BLESSING

Deacon Bow down before the Lord. Kneel

Celebrant Look mercifully on this thy family, Almighty God,

that by thy great goodness

they may be governed and preserved evermore;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

537 537 537 537 Blue Hymn Book – In the Cross of Christ I glory

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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ANGELUS

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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?

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.

St. James’ News & Announcements

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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 short-

comings 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.

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,

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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

beside 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. Questions can

be directed to the PDC at [email protected].

or in writing care of the office.

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.

MARMALADE AND SOUP SALES TODAY

Today, 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.

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED

The High Mass Choir is accepting donations of

goods and services for their June 14th year end

concert. Suggested items are: gift certificates,

home-baking, knitting, art, and jewellery. Maybe

you have some creative ideas for a donation?

Please contact the office for more information.

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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 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).

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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’

MarchMarchMarchMarch

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

4 Mon | 11:00 Women’s Guild, Bishops’ Room & kitchen

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 Thu | 10:30 AM EfM, Bishops’ Room

7 Thu | 2:00 PM Funeral for Rose Podloski

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

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

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

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

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Offices and Mass Times

2013 MASS TIMES AND INTENTIONS

MON. MARCH 4TH

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For all engaged in research

TUES. MARCH 5TH

6 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For the work of the United Nations

WED. MARCH 6TH

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For all who live and work in the Downtown Eastside

THU. MARCH 7TH

St. Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202

9:30 am in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel For those in any kind of need

FRI. MARCH 8TH

Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, Educator and Pastor, 1910

12:10 pm in the Lady Chapel For all who seek the Truth

SAT. MARCH 9TH

St. Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c.395

5:30 pm in the Lady Chapel For our glorification in Christ

SUN. MARCH 10TH

Fourth Sunday of Lent Laetare Sunday, Mothering Sunday

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. MARCH 4TH 2 KGS 5:1-15A PS 42:1-2, 11-15 LK 4:24-30

PS 80 JER 7:1-15 ROM 4:1-12

PS 77 GEN 44:18-34 JN 7:14-36

TUES. MARCH 5TH SONG OF THE 3 YOUNG MEN 1:2, 11-20 PS 25:3-8 MT 18:21-35

PS 78:1-39 JER 7:21-34 ROM 4:13-25

PS 78:40-72 GEN 45:1-15 JN 7:37-52

WED. MARCH 6TH DT 4:1, 5-10 PS 147:13-21 MT 5:17-20

PS 119:97-120 JER 8:18 – 9:6 ROM 5:1-11

PS 81 GEN 45:16-28 JN 8:12-20

THU. MARCH 7TH JER 7:21-28 PS 95:1-9 LK 11:14-23

PS 83 JER 10:11-24 ROM 5:12-21

PS 85, 86 GEN 46:1-7, 28-34 JN 8:21-32

FRI. MARCH 8TH HOS 14:1-9 PS 81 MK 12:28-34

PS 95, 88 JER 11:1-8, 14-20 ROM 6:1-11

PS 91, 92 GEN 47:1-26 JN 8:33-47

SAT. MARCH 9TH

JOSH 5:9-12 PS 32 2 COR 5:16-21 LK 15:1-3

PS 87, 90 JER 13:1-11 ROM 6:12-23

PS 136 GEN 47:27 – 48:7 JN 8:47-59

SUN. MARCH 10TH JOSH 5:9-12 PS 32 2 COR 5:16-21 LK 15:1-3

PS 66, 67 JER 14:1-9, 17-22

PS 19, 46 GEN 48:8-22 MK 8:11-21

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 9th, Father Mark 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.

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

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