The Last Sunday after Epiphany - Christ Church Cathedral · Almighty God, on the holy mount you revealed to chosen wit- ... All And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts

The Last Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary 10, 2013

8:00am Holy CommunionTHE BOOK of COMMON PRAYER

Welcome

Collect for Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 67Summary of the Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 69Collect of the Day:Almighty God,on the holy mount you revealed to chosen wit-nesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully trans-figured: mercifully deliver us from the darknessof this world, and change us into his likenessfrom glory to glory; through Jesus Christ ourLord who lives and reigns with you and the HolySpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exodus 34:29-35Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanks be to God!

Psalm 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 456Gospel Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke 9:28-43Homily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Rev. Chris DierkesNicene Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 71Offertory SentenceIntercessionConfession & Absolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76Thanksgiving & Consecration . . . . . . . . . . page 78The CommunionThe Lord’s Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85Prayer after Communion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85Blessing & Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 86Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanks be to God!

Please stay for coffee, tea and conversation after the service.

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Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open MindsChrist Church Anglican Cathedral is an inclusive community of disciples of Jesus Christ serving Godin downtown Vancouver through worship, ministryand outreach. Since 1888 people have met on this siteto worship God and witness to Christ's love for theworld. The Cathedral is enriched and enlivened bythe diversity of its community. It is a place for worship, and for outreach to near and far. It is a placewhere faith is nurtured and all age groups are welcomed. The performing and visual arts find ahome here. This is a safe, welcoming and positivespace for GLBT people, their friends and families.

ACCESS: Free parking at Park Place Parkade (onHornby St.) on Sunday mornings, weekdays after 6:00pmand for other events as noted. Parking cards are availablefrom greeters or download one from the website.Bike racks are also available in the parkade. The Cathedralis also well-served by public transit. Details of routes andschedules 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 ofthe ambo. Loop system is in place in the nave andchancel, simply adjust the settings of your personal hear-ing device. Large-print books and bulletins — availablefrom greeters prior to the 10:30am service.

KNEELER CUSHIONS: Cushions are available in theNarthex for those who wish to kneel in prayer.

CHILDREN & YOUTH: Activities for children of allages are available during the 10:30am service.

AFTER THE 10:30AM SERVICE: Coffee and tea areserved in the Parish Hall following today's service.

IF YOU ARE VISITING TODAY... and are interested inbecoming either a member or a Friend of the Cathedral,you are invited to fill in the Visitor’s Connection Card,add it to the collection plate or hand it to a greeter. Findout how you can participate by speaking to a member ofthe welcoming team.

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10:30am Choral EucharistTHE BOOK of ALTERNATIVE SERVICES

Cathedral Parish Announcements

Introit Kyrie John Ireland

Presider Arise, shine; for your light has comeAll And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.

Hymn ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here (Blue 167)

Children’s reflection.After the reflection, all children are invited to join in the Youth Church downstairs, returning for Communion.

CollectPresider Almighty God,All on the holy mount you revealed to chosen witnesses

your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured:mercifully deliver us from the darkness of this world,and change us into his likeness from glory to glory;through Jesus Christ our Lordwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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

First Reading Exodus 34:29-35

Psalm 99 Dominus regnavit Chant: J. Barnby

The Lord is King; let the peoples tremble; he sitteth upon the cherubim; let the earth be moved.

The Lord is great in Sion, and high above all the peoples.

Let them give thanks unto thy Name, which is great and wonderful; for he is holy.

The King’s power loveth judgement; thou dost establish equity: thou dost execute judgement and righteousness in Jacob.

O magnify the Lord our God, and fall down before his footstool; for he is holy.

Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among such as call upon his Name: these called upon the Lord, and he heard them.

He spake unto them out of the cloudy pillar; for they kept his testimonies, and the law that he gave them.

Thou heardest them, O Lord our God; thou forgavest them, O God, though thou didst punish their doings.

O magnify the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 3:12 — 4:2

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Sequence

Cantor: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him Matthew 17.5

Reprise Alleluias

Reader The Lord be with you.All And also with you.

Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.Before the Gospel Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Gospel Luke 9:28-43After the Gospel Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Reprise Alleluias

Sermon The Rev. Chris Dierkes

Silence for Reflection

Cantor

All


Presider Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; welcoming sinnersand inviting them to this table. Let us confess our sins, confident 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 withour whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are trulysorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercyon 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,confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; throughJesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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

Nicene Creed Presider Let us confess our faith, as we say,All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of

heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through him all things were made.For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of theHoly Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of theFather. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the PeopleIn the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for theChurch of Madurai-Ramnad (South India); in

the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer we pray for our BishopMichael Ingham, our partner diocese of Taiwan and

Bishop David Lai, and St. Stephen’s Centre, Keelung,The Ministry and Congregational DevelopmentCommittee, The Communications Committee; inour Parish we pray for Sorrento Centre.


Celebration of the EucharistThe Offertory During the singing of the hymn you are invited to make a financial offering to fur-

ther God's mission through the work of the church using the envelope enclosed; taxreceipts are issued for identified gifts of $10 and more. Your financial gifts andfood - to be distributed by the Lutheran Urban Mission Society- together with thebread and wine are brought forward and presented at the Altar as a sign ofthanksgiving to God from whom all blessings flow!

Offertory Transfigured Christ, None Comprehends (Blue 168)

ChoirAll

Low voices

High voices

All


Prayer over the GiftsPresider Holy God,All receive all we offer you this day,

and bring us to that radiant glorywhich we see in the transfigured faceof Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving Presider The 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, male and female, and taught us to walk in yourways. 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:

Sanctus Choir John Ireland

Presider Glory and honour and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us fromthe power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you lookedwith favour upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and beara son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He brokebread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news tothe poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless ofhis call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon thecross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He tookbread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This 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 toyou, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of thenew Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness ofsins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer

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to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice.Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood ofChrist. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new cre-ation, 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 languageand people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation ofthe world.Through 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 the bread of life,

and that life is the light of the world.All God here among us, light in the midst of us,

bring us to light and life.Presider The gifts of God for the people of God.All Thanks be to God.

Choir Agnus Dei John Ireland

Sending Out of the DisciplesPrayer After CommunionPresider Holy God,All we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ.

May we who are partakers of his tablereflect his life in word and deed,that all the world may knowhis power to change and save.We ask this in his name. Amen.

DoxologyPresider Glory to God,All whose power, working in us,

can do infinitely 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


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 andwine. Immediately after receiving, go to the prayer station. Give your first name and in a low voice brieflystate your prayer need. The 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 timefor quiet prayer and meditation.

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

iation that overcomes estrangement and alien ation then you are invited to share the cup of the new covenant.The bread is received in the open palm. It is usual Anglican practice to drink the wine from the commoncup. If you wish to dip bread in the wine, extend one hand for a wafer. Both wine and unfermented grapejuice are served, grape juice is administered from the pottery chalice. Gluten-free wafers are available uponrequest in the East alcove.

During Communion Greater Love Hath no Man John Ireland


Closing Hymn Jesus on the Mountain Peak

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

Postlude

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

1. Jesus, on the mountain peakstands alone in glory blazing.Let us, if we dare to speak,join the saints and angels praising:alleluia!

2. Trembling at his feet we sawMoses and Elijah speaking.All the prophets and the lawshout through them their joyful greeting:alleluia!

Tune: St. Albinus 239; Text: Brian Wren (1936-) © 1977, 1995 Hope Publishing Co. Music: Henry Gauntlet (1805-1876)

3. Swift the cloud of glory came,God proclaiming in its thunder,Jesus as the Son by name!Nations cry aloud in wonder:alleluia!

4. Jesus is the chosen One,living hope of every nation.Hear and heed him, everyone;sing with earth and all creation.alleluia!

Monday Jeremiah 24:21-10The good figs and the bad figs

Tuesday Jeremiah 29:10-19The rotten figs

Ash Wednesday Isaiah 58:1-12The fast that God choosesPsalm 51:1-17A plea for mercy2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10Now is the day of salvationMatthew 6:1-6, 16-21The practice of faith

Thursday Exodus 5:10-23Israel labours in Egypt

Friday Exodus 6:1-13God promises deliverance

Saturday Ecclesiastes 3:1-8For everything a season

Sunday Deuteronomy 26:1-11Saved from EgyptPsalm 9:1-2, 9-16God shall keep youRomans 10:8b-13You will be savedLuke 4:1-13The temptation of Jesus

Daily Bible ReadingsBASED ON THE REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY

From “Between Sundays” by Gail Ramshaw, © 1997 Augsburg Fortress


Today

Please make your Chronicle submissions online at: http://www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca/chronicle-submissions or www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca. If you have any questions please contact Taryl at [email protected] or 604-682-3848 ext 26

WelcomeThe Cathedral welcomes visitors, and the communi-ty is glad that you have chosen to worship at ChristChurch Cathedral, Vancouver this morning, TheLast Sunday after Epiphany. The preacher at bothmorning services is The Rev. Chris Dierkes .Music in worship at the 10:30am Eucharist will beled by the Cathedral Choir, Rupert Lang, Organistand Director of Music. If you have questions about this Christian commu-nity, please speak with a member of the GreetingTeam or the Welcoming Table ministry team. If you enjoyed the sermon this week, audio ver-sions and sermon texts are available on theCathedral's website: ww.cathedral.vancouver.bc.caPlease help us be GREAT stewards of our resources byreturning unused connection cards, bulletins andenvelopes to the narthex for re-use or recycling.

Fanfare!Featuring the refined musicality that catapultedthe ensemble to the top of the church choir cate-gory of the CBC’s choral competition four times(and three of them consecutively), Vancouver’sChrist Church Cathedral Choir anddirector/organist Rupert Lang present Fanfare!, aconcert of works spotlighting the Kenneth Jones’

pipe organ and choral works to thrill and delightyou. Saturday, March 2, 2013 • 4pm at Christ ChurchCathedral All tickets $25 (plus service charges)Available through www.brownpapertickets.com1.800.838.3006, and from Cathedral ChoirMembers. Tickets will be on sale during coffee hour February10 & 17th by Cathedral Choir members and onFebruary 24th in the Choir Room. In support of the Cathedral’s Organ Maintenance &Development campaign and Choir Tour Fund. Formore information please see www.cathedral.vancou-ver.bc.ca

Happy Chinese New Year!Gong Xi, Gong Xi, Happy New Year! The Chinesemembers of the congregation invite everyone tocelebrate the Year of the Snake today after the10:30 service in the Hall downstairs. There are var-ious food items to sample and enjoy. For those whowould like to make a donation, it is much appreci-ated and will go towards The 127 Society forHousing, which is an outreach program of CCC tomeet the need for decent and affordable housingfor low income people in Vancouver's DowntownEast Side.


-Budget 2013.- Resolutions (must be received in the CathedralOffice, in writing by Feb. 12, 2013 @ 4pm)

I hope to see you on February 24, 2013 as wereview the year past and consider plans to furtherthe mission of God in this place.

On behalf of the Cathedral Trustees: Liz Stockwell(People’s Warden), Gary Kenwood (Rector’s Warden),James Conklin (Trustee), Joan Seidl (Trustee), JohnRoss (Secretary), Judy Mostardi (Treasurer)Yours faithfully, The Very Reverend Peter G. Elliott,Dean & Rector

NOMINATING COMMITTEEThe 2013 Nominating Committee is pleased topresent its report to date to the Cathedral congre-gation. Some roles still need to be confirmed, butwe thought the parish would appreciate thisupdate (new nominees in italics).Rector’s Warden: Gary KenwoodPeople’s Warden: Liz StockwellTrustees: Amy Francis, James ConklinTreasurer: Judy MostardiSecretary to the Corporation: John RossStewardship Chair: Emily PritchardParish Council Co-Chairs: Jack Forbes, Anne LeeParish Council Members at Large: Devon Dean,Mary McCullum, Chris Ellison, Terry Love,Barbara Casson, Jane Hope, Sheena MacIntyre,Mary Bushman, Teaghan Hughes (Youth), JoanSeidl, Sue Wagner (Secretary)Coordinator Lay Ministries: Holly McMillanEndowment Fund Administrators: DavidMcMillan (Chair), Lynwen Clark, Chris Ellison,Sue CruickshankCathedral Chapter: Ginger Shaw (Secretary),Penny Charlesworth Sorrento Liaison: Lesley GodwinPWRDF Rep: Sue Wagner

2012 Palm CrossesToday is the last day to drop off last year’s palmcrosses. They may be dropped off in the Narthex,or in the Parish Office. The palms will need to beburned in order to be used for the Imposition ofAshes at the three liturgies on Ash Wednesday.Thanks!

Cathedral ClosedBC now observes Family Day - February 11, 2013- the Cathedral will be closed!

Forum on FinancesThere will be a forum on finances after the 10:30service on February 17th in the Nave where theaudited financial statements from 2012 and theministry budget for 2013 will be presented. Therewill be time for questions and conversations.

Notice of VestryThis is your invitation to participate in theCathedral’s Annual General (Vestry) Meeting onSunday February 24, 2013 following the 10:30Eucharist.Members of this Vestry meeting are defined by dioce-san canons as: all baptized persons of the age of 16 orover who are accustomed worshipers within the parishand whose names have been on the membership roll ofthe parish for at least the three months preceding thevestry meeting.This is the Cathedral’s annual ‘business’ meetingwhere we will address the following agenda items:- Opening Prayer, Approval of Agenda,Appointment of Vestry Clerk, Scrutineers,Minutes of Vestry 2012, Reception of the AnnualReport- Report of the Nominating Committee andElections (if necessary)- Audited Financial Statements 2012,Appointment of Auditor for 2013.

Cathedral News & Notes


2012 Donation ReceiptsThe 2012 Donation Receipts will be ready for pickup in the Narthex on Feb 17 and 24. Anyenvelopes not picked up will be mailed the week ofFeb 25. Please help the Cathedral to keep mailingcosts down! Thanks.

Healing Touch at the CathedralHealing Touch is an energy-based, heart-centredapproach to healing, derived from the multi-cul-tural ancient art of “hands-on-healing”. The goalof healing touch is to restore wholeness and theintegration of body, mind and spirit. This is a gen-tle, safe, non-invasive technique which is intendedto complement traditional medicine. At theCathedral we have a healing touch team of 17trained practitioners, who are available to serve ourparish community by offering healing touch ses-sions in people’s homes, at the hospital, in nursinghomes, and after the 10:30 service on the 3rdSunday of every month. A session can take any-where from ten minutes to a half hour.Appointments are currently being taken for nextweek after the 10:30 am service. Contact thechurch office & your name will be passed on to anHT practitioner who will arrange a session withyou here at the Cathedral.

Wednesday Fellowship Our next gathering will be at 2pm on February13th, at King Edward Court. The Imposition ofAshes will be offered at our usual Eucharist.Contact Lesley Godwin at (604) 224-4261 if youwould like to join. Other dates are: March 13,April 10, May 8 and June 12.

Numbered Offering EnvelopesFor those of you who give by way of NumberedOffering Envelopes, these have been prepared forall who have made their request. We look forwardto hearing from the remaining 20 who have not yetreplied to our survey. Thanks!

Tokens of TrustSUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 10 - MARCH 17, 2013 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL 9:15-10AM

IN THE PARK ROOM

Invest time this Lent 2013, for spiritual growthand to take the next steps in your journey of faith.This six week course will be based on the bookTokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Beliefby Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop ofCanterbury. A guide through the central elementsof the Christian Faith through an examination ofthe Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds, this course willexplore questions such as:What does it mean to believe in God?Can God possibly be almighty in the midst of so muchevil and disaster?How am I to understand the meaning of Jesus Christ’sministry and resurrection? Copies of the book will be available in theCathedral Office for $15 (exact change appreciat-ed) - limited supply available with another ship-ment due next week - please call the office to con-firm availability. It is recommended that youattend all sessions - but each session will stand onits own.This course is open to all and will serve as prepara-tion for adults seeking confirmation, reaffirmation,or reception this year.

The Last WeekTuesdays, February 19 - March 19, 7-8:30pmwith a special introductory session on AshWednesday Feb 13 at 6:45pm

Part of the “Bible for Beginners” Series at ChristChurch Cathedral VancouverThe central narrative of the New Testament isJesus’ death and resurrection. During Holy Week(in 2013 March 24-31) the church walks withJesus through the days leading to his death and atEaster we celebrate the resurrection and live into itsmeaning. As we journey through Lent towards


Holy Week, following Jesus on his journey toJerusalem, this course will examine the last week ofJesus’ life. Our text will be The Last Week: What theGospels Really Teach Us About Jesus’ Final Days inJerusalem by Marcus Borg and John DominicCrossan. The course will be taught by theCathedral clergy. This course continues the focus on the Bible begunin 2012 at the Cathedral and is an introduction tothe New Testament. Copies of The Last Week willbe available in the Cathedral office for $15 (exactchange appreciated) - there are 30 copies nowavailable - please call the office to confirm avail-ability.

An Unexpected Journey 2013 CONFIRMATION PREPARATION DAY

10am – 3pm Saturday February 23rd, 2013 atChrist Church Cathedral (690 Burrard at Georgia)Come and meet Bishop Michael and share a day oflearning, worship and fellowship with others beingconfirmed this year.If you have questions or need more information,contact The Rev. Chris Dierkes at [email protected] or 604.682.3848 ext 27.The registration deadline is February 18th.Registration fee: $15 (includes lunch). Coffee,muffins and sign-in will be at 9:30am.Register Online: http://tinyurl.com/confirm2013

Parking at Park PlaceChrist Church Cathedral is grateful to have parkingprivileges at Park Place for Sunday mornings andmost weekday evenings after 6pm. Parking after 6pmon weekdays is only for those attending eveningweekday meetings or Church services at theCathedral – sorry it is not for concert audiences of out-side user groups. This arrangement enables those whodrive downtown to the Cathedral to park for free. A few notes:1. There is NO bicycle parking at Park Place - there

are bike racks conveniently located just outside thePark Room.2. All arrangements for parking should be madethrough the Cathedral's Building Administration.Gordon Macdonald is the key liaison with theparking providers at Park Place. Questions aboutparking arrangements should be forwarded toGordon, not asked of the attendants at Park Place.

The Cathedral WebsiteIf you haven’t yet explored the Cathedral websitehere are a few reason why you might want to takesome time to have a look. It’s pretty on the eyes,and chock-full of resources and information fornewcomers and regulars alike. Some more greatthings about it:

1. It's free. Our content management system is byWordpress, an open-source software available fromwordpress.org. This saved the Cathedral $15,000or more in software and development costs. It isalso free to edit and manage, saving lots in month-ly licensing fees. Free means not only no price tag,but also the freedom to extend or modify the siteat any time. (Wordpress is used by Marcus Borg,Martha Stewart, The New York Times, CNN,Wired Magazine, and the Prime Minister of theUK.)

2. Videos and Resources. You can find videos on theChrist Church website, so you can share them withfriends and family. You'll also find an extensivearchive of audio sermon recordings, bulletins andemail newsletters.

3. Cathedral Calendar. There is an easy Calendarwidget that will allow visitors to easily see what'scoming up at Christ Church - whether it's music,a Christian formation seminar, or just nextSunday's service times.

4. Photos. There will be lots and lots of photos foryour viewing pleasure. More will be coming soon.

5. Events and Special Services. We try to keep ourwebsite as up to date as possible with services,


Ash Wednesday,

Feb 13, 2013

7:30am – Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes

12:10pm – Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes

Preacher – Dean Peter Elliott

6:15pm – SIMPLE SUPPER

7:30pm – Choral Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes

Preacher – Dean Peter ElliottMusic – The Cathedral Choir

Compline Greeters

Compline returned February 3rd @ 9pm.Greeters are needed for the first and thirdSundays of each month. This is a uniqueservice offered at Christ Church Cathedralwhich attracts people (seeking a quiet reflec-tive service) from all over the lower mainland. We’re A Few Cookies Short of a Batch

It would be wonderful to have several morecookies makers and/or buyers to supply andserve cookies at the Sunday after-service cof-fee time. Email Dana Osborne [email protected] if you are interested in join-ing this sweet ministry. Thanks!Narthex Greeters

CCC welcomes visitors throughout the weekwhich is made possible by the NarthexGreeters. Friday afternoons are now availablefor a volunteer to join this team. If you areable to participate in this service, you caneither speak with Ed Friesen on a Friday inthe Narthex or contact Holly McMillanVolunteer Coordinator.

Please reply to these volunteer opportunitieswith your contact information to: HollyMcMillan: [email protected] orcall reception and leave a message, 604-682-3848.

events and special information that you may beinterested in. You can visit Community Links,What’s going On or some of our Parishioner Profiles.

We hope you enjoy the website! www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca


Chinese New YearThe Chinese members of the congregation wouldlike to invite everyone to celebrate the Year of theSnake today after the 10:30 service in the ParishHall downstairs. There are a variety of Chinesegoodies for all to sample and enjoy. Donations aremuch appreciated and will be for The 127 Societyfor Housing, an outreach program of CCC, to meetthe need for decent and affordable housing for lowincome people in Vancouver’s Downtown EastSide.

Children's Lenten ProjectEach week during Lent (we are getting a bit of ahead start!), children will be tasked with choosingan item off a list of supplies the Union GospelMission needs regularly and bringing it as an offer-ing the following Sunday. These items includethings like diapers, canned food, baby wipes, andbus tickets. Whereas our Advent Project had thechildren going out and advocating for a cause bycollecting pennies for Spread the Nets, our Lentenproject focuses on self sacrifice. With the guidanceof their families, children are encouraged to usetheir own money to purchase donations to UGM.Please pray for our Sunday School as we all learnthe joy of giving from what God has given us!

Youth Event Next SundayThe youth (grade 7 and up) of the Cathedral areinvited to our February outing next Sunday, the17th, following the 10:30 service. In the Spirit ofLent, our activity this month is quieter, giving us achance to get to know one another better. We will

gather in the nursery for a light lunch (provided)and a little discussion about Lent. This will be fol-lowed by a visit to the Classical Chinese Garden.The Garden provides us with a chance to quietourselves and enjoy the beauty of creation togeth-er. It also symbolically points us towards the sea-son of Lent and the time Christ himself spent inthe Garden of Gethsemane. The cost is 5 dollarswhich includes lunch, transportation and admis-sion. Please RSVP with Jessica.

Jessica Pratezina, Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator.

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In the tender compassion of our Godthe dawn from on high shall break upon us

to shine on those who dwell in darkness and theshadow of death

and to guide our feet into the way of peace(from the Benedictus -Song of Zechariah)

At Morning Prayer today we said the canticle knownas the Benedictus—the song of John the Baptist’sfather Zechariah, found in Luke’s gospel (Luke 1: 78-80). The words that conclude this beautiful canticleanticipate the liturgies of this coming week: onSunday the season of Epiphany–the season oflight–concludes with the gospel reading of theTransfiguration of Jesus; and it’s Ash Wednesday, thisweek, beginning the season of Lent. Light, darkness,the shadow of death, and the way of peace: these fourthemes draw us closer, in these mid-winter days, tothe love of God.

Light: in one of the most mystical moments of theNew Testament on the mountaintop Jesus is trans-figured in light. The light of God transfigures ortransforms us: Archbishop Desmond Tutu oncesaid that the goal of the Christian life is to see eachhuman being as transfigured by the love of God. Itis a transfigured or transformed world that we seekas followers of Jesus: I always find it moving at bap-tisms when, as the newly baptized are given a light-ed candle, the congregation says “Let your light soshine before others that all may see your goodworks and glorify God.” It is the joy and responsi-bility of all God’s children to shine as God’s lightsin the world and to see the whole world as anexpression of the creative love of God.

Darkness: on Ash Wednesday the church begins thejourney into the darkness of the world’s sin and griefas we acknowledge our brokenness and prepare tohear again the story of the death and resurrection of

Dean’s Notes FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Jesus. The liturgy of Ash Wednesday launches theseason of Lent: a period of time where the baptizedare invited into a time of self- examination, peni-tence, prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Liturgies at theCathedral on Ash Wednesday are observed at 7:30a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. At 6:15 p.m. a sim-ple supper is available in the Parish Hall.

Shadow of Death: in a recent Bible Study one par-ticipant, reflecting on Jesus’ words in John’s gospel,“Greater love has no one than this—to lay downone’s life for one’s friends” commented that everyday we lay a little more of our lives down, until oneday we have no more life to lay down. As we laydown our lives daily, Jesus commands us to do itfor our friends. We all live under the shadow ofdeath: how we spend our days is a matter of ourchoosing.

Way of Peace: increasingly I am persuaded that theessence of the gospel of Jesus Christ is to model ourlives on his—the one who, after his crucifixion,returned to his friends without a word of revenge.What the resurrection of Jesus—what Lent pre-pares us to receive—proclaims is that there is a wayto live in the world that brings peace, ending thecycle of violence and retribution. When John’sgospel describes Jesus Christ as the ‘way’, I inter-pret this to mean the way of peace. We can modelour lives on his and through God’s grace be instru-ments of peace in the world.

Light, darkness, shadow of death, way of peace: asthe church concludes this season of Epiphany andbegins the journey of Lent may you find yourselfcaught up in the good news of Jesus Christ and bepart of a community called to be Christ’s body inthe world.


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New to the Cathedral? Thinking about making this yourhome parish? To be a member here means that you havea vote at our Annual Vestry Meeting (usually held inFebruary), and you will receive regular Cathedral com-munications (including Contact Magazine). You wouldalso be invited to be part of a Liturgy of Inclusion and anewcomers luncheon.

You may request a membership form in one of 3 ways:• visit the welcoming table at coffee time• speak to the Receptionist in the Parish Office• or e-mail our Parish Administrator, VincentCarey, at [email protected]

Once the form is complete, please forward to Vincent'sattention and he will ensure that you are officially addedas a new member. Unfortunately, we are not able to auto-matically make someone a Parishioner, this is somethingwhich you must request, and you may only be a memberof one Parish. We look forward to welcoming you soon!Cathedral Clergy, Staff and Leaders

Calendar | Next WeekMONDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Cathedral Closed for Family Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1212:10pm Eucharist — Feria

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 137:30am Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes12:10pm Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes6:15pm Simple Supper7:30pm Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 147:30am Eucharist & Community Breakfast — Lenten

Feria9:30-10:30am Gentle Yoga 12:10pm Eucharist with Healing Prayers.7:30pm Cathedral Choir rehearsal

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1512:10pm Eucharist — Lenten Feria

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 169:10am Eucharist — Lenten Feria

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17The First Sunday in Lent

8:00am Holy Communion9:15am Tokens of Trust10:30am Choral Eucharist —

Preacher: Archdeacon Ellen Clark-KingMusic: Cathedral Choir

9:30pm Compline: The Service of Gregorian Chant

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Ministering Through Liturgy8:00AM HOLY COMMUNION

Reader Jane OslerServers Pam Botting, Susan KoppersmithLay Administrator Jane OslerCollection Murray Reinhart, Dianne DesrosiersWelcoming Team Dianne Desrosiers, Murray ReinhartPresider & Preacher The Rev. Chris Dierkes

10:30AM CHORAL EUCHARISTAnnouncements Liz Stockwell& Duty TrusteeReaders Sarah Nation, Steve MostardiIntercessor Sue CruickshankLiturgical Asst. The Rev. Dixie BlackSacristan Eleanor RogersServers Dana Osborne, Mary Jane Carroll,

Evan LandryM.C. Kerry BaisleyMinisters of The Rev. Dixie Black,Communion Dean Peter Elliott, The Rev. Bill

Crockett, The Rev. Alisdair Smith, Marianne Gareau & David Brown, Steve Mostardi, Elaine Perry, Stephen Johnson, Donna Wong-Juliani, MichaelHarding, Sue Cruickshank, Tomoko Ito, Liz McCausland

Healing Team Penny Charlesworth, Ann Christian,Donelda Parker, Diane Jones

Welcoming Team Charlotte Lord, Jennifer Anger, Fay Forrester, Dianne Jeffries, Chris Ellison, Jim Nesbitt, Judie Wornell

Breadmaker Anne FletcherAltar Guild Penny Charlesworth, Rayleen NashInterpreter Lisz KeallenPresider The Rev. Linda St. ClairPreacher The Rev. Chris DierkesMusic Rupert Lang, Organist and Director of

Music, Cathedral Choir

9:30PM COMPLINEOfficiant Dean Peter ElliottChoir Women’s ScholaServer Clare MorganWelcomer Neale Adams, Rod Mackin

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