Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers.

Nursery care for infants and young children is available upstairs.

The flowers on the altar today are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Charlotte Mae Buchanan.

The flowers on the altar today are also given to the Glory of God in celebration of the 80th birthday of Dr. Max Elliott.

Opening Voluntary Prière H.M. Higgs (1870-1906)

Liturgy of the Word

Processional Hymn 569: God the Omnipotent! Russia

The Holy Eucharist The Fourth Sunday after the Feast of the Epiphany, Year B

10:00am Service, Rite Two January 28, 2018

Welcome! If you are worshipping with us for the first time today, we are honored by your presence.

If you would like to know more about St. James, or want us to know more about you, we invite you to fill out a pew card. You may drop the completed card into the collection plate, or hand it to an usher or member of the clergy.

We hope you sense God’s presence as you worship with us today, and that we will have an opportunity to greet you after the service.

If you are traveling, we wish you Godspeed as you continue on your way.

At St. James by-the-Sea we welcome and care for all people at every stage of their spiritual journey,

and we seek to create opportunities for faith in God to be discovered, renewed and put into action.

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Opening Acclamation

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Song of Praise: The Third Song of Isaiah

Nations will stream to your light and kings to the brightness of your dawning. Your gates will always be open; by day or night they will never be shut.

Antiphon

They will call you, the City of the Lord, the Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

Antiphon

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

Antiphon

Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on

earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

All may sit.

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A Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 18:15-20

M oses said, The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what

you requested of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the LORD my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” Then the LORD replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak-- that prophet shall die.”

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 111 Confitebor tibi Anglican Chant: Richard Massey

1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, *

in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

2 Great are the deeds of the LORD! * they are studied by all who delight in them.

3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, * and his righteousness endures for ever.

4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; * the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He gives food to those who fear him; * he is ever mindful of his covenant.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works * in giving them the lands of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; * all his commandments are sure.

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, * because they are done in truth and equity.

9 He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever; * holy and awesome is his Name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; * those who act accordingly have a good understanding; his praise endures for ever.

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A Reading from Paul’s First Epistle to the Church in Corinth 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

N ow concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims

to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him.

Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth-- as in fact there are many gods and many lords-- yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Those who are able stand and face the Gospeller

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Sequence Hymn: O Christ, the Word incarnate Munich

The Holy Gospel Mark 1:21-28

Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

J esus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he

taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching-- with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev’d Dr. Mark Hargreaves

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The Nicene Creed (standing)

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 the Holy 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 the Father. 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 and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped 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.

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Prayers of the People from Intercessions for the Christian People

Intercessor As the people gathered in Capernaum to hear Jesus’ words, so too have we come together to hear God’s word. Let us boldly offer our prayers to God, saying: Lord, have mercy.

For the world in which we live and to which we are called, let us pray to the Lord:

People Lord, have mercy.

Intercessor For the nations of the world, and for world peace, let us pray to the Lord:

People Lord, have mercy.

Intercessor For the church of Christ, zealous in mission, compassionate in service, let us pray to the Lord:

People Lord, have mercy.

Intercessor For this congregation and for our hearing the word, let us pray to the Lord:

People Lord, have mercy.

Intercessor For all who labor in the world and in the church, let us pray to the Lord:

People Lord, have mercy.

Intercessor For those who are sick, and for those who care for them, let us pray to the Lord:

People Lord, have mercy.

Intercessor For the homeless and for the refugees, let us pray to the Lord: People Lord, have mercy.

Intercessor For those with whom we rejoice, and for those whose joy is known only in the secrets of their hearts, let us pray to the Lord:

People Lord, have mercy.

[Here other intercessions may be offered.]

Celebrant Of God, we commend to your care all for whom we pray, in the confidence that your love for them is greater than anything we can know or imagine. Hear us, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

All may sit or kneel

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Confession & Absolution

Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Celebrant & People

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

The Celebrant continues

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace

Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The clergy and people greet one another in the name of Christ.

The Announcements

Holy Communion

Offertory There is a balm in Gilead Arr. William L. Dawson Leslie Leytham, soloist

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work's in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus and say, “He died for all.”

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The people stand as the ushers bring the offerings of bread, wine, and money to the Celebrant.

Presentation Hymn

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B

The Celebrant continues

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Sanctus William Matthias

The Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the

prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

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After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory.

The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with St. James and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

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The Celebrant continues

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

People Therefore let us keep the Feast. Alleluia. Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hears by faith, with thanksgiving.

Music during Communion

O Saviour of the World John Goss (1800-1880)

O Saviour of the World, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us.

Save us and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord. Amen.

Hymn 339: Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Schmücke dich

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Postcommunion Prayer (standing)

The Celebrant says

Let us pray.

The Celebrant may add a prayer for the sending of Lay Eucharistic Visitors.

Celebrant and People say together

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

Processional Hymn 493: O for a thousand tongues to sing Azmon

The Dismissal

The Priest offers a dismissal and the people say in response:

Thanks be to God.

Closing Voluntary Grand Choeur Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)

Please join us on the patio for refreshments and conversation.

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MINISTERS OF THE SERVICE

Celebrant

Preacher

The Rev’d D. Rebecca Dinovo The Rev’d Dr. Mark Hargreaves

Musicians

St. James Choir Alison Luedecke Alex Benestelli

Readers Rebecca Williamson David Robertson

Altar Guild Virginia Doughty Geraldine Smith

Intercessor

Welcome Team

Carole Scott Rosalind Dietrich Laura Hargreaves

Flower Guild

Acolytes

The Flower Guild Jonathan Moses-McCoy

Eucharistic Ministers

Chris Christopher William Comer Ann Craig Pat Franco Joanne Stark Rod Stark

Ushers Lee Wagner (Head Usher) Katie Giffin Peter Giffin Martin Imhof Bruce Ray Phil Roeder

For Today—January 28, 2018

Healing & Pastoral Prayers Offered

Each Sunday healing prayers will be offered in the chapel by one of our priests during Communion at both the 7:30 & 10am services. All are welcome to come with their prayer requests.

Children & Youth Education Programs:

Children ages 3 up to 5th grade are invited to join us for Sunday School as early as 9:30am, in the children’s Chapel above the Parish Hall.

Youth will be meeting in the Youth Room today.

Nursery Care is available from 8:45am for children ages 3 and under in the upstairs nursery

Adult Forum Returns on February 11th

There will be no Adult Forum this Sunday January 28th or February 4th, as we are hosting the Interfaith Shelter over those weeks.

February 11: The Shoe Tree Project

The Rev. Nancy Holland and her daughter Monica Sweet will lead a forum about The Shoe Tree Project ministry they began several years ago here in the Diocese of San Diego. St. James participates in this outreach by gathering donations for shoes and socks which culminates in the annual Diocesan Maundy Thursday Footwashing for the homeless here in San Diego. Over 100 volunteers from churches across the diocese participate on the day of the event and countless others (like St. James) support the effort.

The Flower Guild Meets Today—January 28th

There will be a meeting of the Flower Guild

immediately following the 10am service today in the Library.

St. James Music Series Kicks Off Today!

This year’s season kicks off next Sunday, January 28th at 4pm, as we welcome The Rose Ensemble presenting “American Roots: Harmonies that Shaped a Nation”. Single tickets can now be purchased through our website: www.sjbts.org. For more information, call the office.

Annual Meeting Note from the Rector

We had a very good and positive annual meeting last Sunday. The following people were elected to the Vestry; Jason Holden, Ann Lorraine Craig, Martha Ehringer, Julie Castan and Pete Davis. Julie Castan has agreed to be Rector’s Warden and the people’s warden has yet to be decided. The subject of Disabled Access was raised. And this is one of the big issues which this Vestry is going to have to address. The Vestry is going on retreat in early March and will be working on our vision and priorities for the next few years. We will be having congregational meetings on our return to share our thinking. If there are things which you would like the Vestry to discuss, then do please be sure to seek out a Vestry member. - Mark

Interfaith Shelter Returns to St. James—Volunteers Needed

This is our 31st season of participating in Interfaith Shelter Network’s collaborative efforts of providing temporary housing for homeless men, women and children. This year we will be hosting approximately 12-15 guests at St. James from Jan. 27 through Feb. 10. Many volunteers

will be needed to provide such things as: set-up, transportation, meals, over-night supervision, and clean-up. Sign ups will be available at coffee hour or in the office. For more information, contact Mike Wood at my95flstf@aol.com, or 858-270-0509 or Laura Lee Skillman at lauralee.skillman@gmail.com, or 925-683-1045.

Up In The Next Week

Coming Up In The Next Month

St. James Singles Dinner on Wednesday, February 7th

This is an event is for singles (or those living on their own), both men and women, who are interested in gathering for fun and fellowship at member’s home here in La Jolla.

Please sign up at coffee hour after church or by calling the church office - 858-459-3421 (you will be given directions/address of the location).

Dinner will be served - please bring a drink or dessert to share.

We hope to see you there!

Calling All Newcomers and New Members of St. James! Sunday, February 11th at 11:30am in the Parish Hall

If you are interested in becoming a member, whether you are brand new, not so new, or even newly returned, we invite you to be a part of our New Member Welcome on Sunday, February 11th. We will have a “Liturgy of Welcome” during the service in addition to a delicious brunch that day following the 10am service.

Please RSVP at rebecca@sjbts.org, on the sign up sheets during the Coffee Hour after church, or by calling the church office: 858-459-3421.

White Elephant Sale Donations Update

In consideration of our Interfaith Shelter guests staying in the Parish Hall from Jan. 27—Feb. 10,

please do NOT bring in your donations until Feb. 11. The Donation Team will be available to accept donations from 10am to 2pm in the Parish Hall from Sunday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Feb. 16, which is the LAST DAY FOR DONATIONS.

Mark your calendars for the big White Elephant Sale “Move-In” into the Cuvier Club on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 19,starting at 9am.

Counter-cultural spirituality of Henri Nouwen, USD, Feb 9-10

This workshop will focus on Nouwen's radical, revolutionary, counter-cultural, liberation spirituality of resistance and hope. The call to freedom and peace resounds as a deep need in our divided culture and violent times. The legacy of Henri J.M. Nouwen, perhaps the most widely read author of Christian spirituality of the later part of the 20th century, offers a unique perspective into developing an embodied spirituality that is capable of responding to today's divides with a powerfully peaceful heart. For more information or to register, please contact Erin Bishop erinbishop@sandiego.edu 619 260-4785 or visit www.sandiego.edu/ccs

New Postulate Class for the Daughters of the King

In the near future the DOK will be offering a new postulate class. Those who are interested in considering joining this ministry of prayerful fellowship should contact Pat Franco at 858.900.2020.

Support our New Members Ministry by Becoming a “Shepherd”

The Newcomer Team is seeking to begin a new ministry of members of St. James who are willing to befriend newcomers in order to shepherd and welcome them with intention into the life of our parish. The only requirements are

membership at St. James and the desire to get to know and invite our newest members to join in the activities of our church. If you feel called to join this new ministry as a shepherd, please call the office or email the Rev’d Rebecca Dinovo - rebecca@sjbts.org.

Thinking about Membership at St. James? Calling All Potential Confirmands!

Are you thinking about taking the next step and being received or confirmed in the Episcopal Church and becoming a member of St. James and the worldwide Anglican Communion? If so, your clergy would like to talk to you! We will be offering a variety of options to prepare both adults and youth ages 12 and up for the sacrament of Confirmation in time for the visit of Bishop Katharine on Sunday, May 6, 2018. If you are interested or just want to know more, please get in touch with Fr. Mark or Mo. Rebecca through the church office or at rebecca@sjbts.org.

Supporting those in need at the St. Mark’s Pantry

You may know that we support the Food Pantry at St Marks in City Heights. This is where the food we collect on Sundays gets taken, where it is greatly appreciated. Thanks to Kay & John Scavulli and Kimberly Valdez for the coordinating of this ministry!

Not able to make it to church on Sunday??

Along with the weekly sermons, which are posted and archived on our website, we have begun to add to the homepage, a copy of each week’s Sunday bulletin from the 10am service. You can find this link on the left side of the homepage, just below the service schedule.

Children’s Weekday Groups

Wiggles on Wednesdays

Come join our support and play group for children ages 0-5, their parents and caregivers meeting every Wednesday from 9:45am-12pm.

Scribbles Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am is our Scribbles group. Children ages 18mos. to under 4 (and their grown ups) can join us for songs and preschool appropriate activities. This is a play based structured group and all are welcome.

For more information, contact Gabby Strickler at gabrielle@sjbts.org.

A Helping Hand Is Closer Than You Think: Weekly Support Groups at St. James

AA SUPPORT GROUPS

Sundays & Fridays at 7pm in the Parish Hall. The Wednesday night group has now moved to the Rec Center on Draper. For a confidential conversation please call Catherine at 619-402-4065.

CoDA STEP STUDY

CoDA is a fellowship for those desiring healthier relationships. There is a weekly meeting at St. James which is currently closed. For more information about CoDA and to find open meetings: http://www.sdccoda.org/. You can also send an email to CoDAstepstudySD@yahoo.com

BLESSED GROUP/DEATH CAFE

Tuesdays, 1pm, in the Library, INFO: Church Office, 858-459-3421. A support group for any who are living with a terminal diagnosis, or with someone they love who may be.

Need Parking? It’s available at 800 Silverado, it closes at 12 Noon

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Jan 28—11:15am Flower Guild/Library

Jan 29—6:30pm Mahjong/Library

Prayer List for the Week

Anglican Cycle of Prayer

Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil

The Most Revd Francisco De Assis Da Silva Primate of Brazil & Bishop of South-Western Brazil

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Christ Church, Coronado

The students and teachers of Christ Church Day School

For Healing Prayers

Duke Nichols, Linda Inacay, Heinz Rufer, Kevin Towers, Turan Wilson, Al Pavich, Jim & Patty, Kim, Ashley, Orville, Stella Brown, Pat Rogers, Devin Farrell, Paul Drake, Gabriel Huerta, R. Ryan, Wendy M., Bonnie Emami, Karyn McCarter Eaves, Donna Scavulli, Dave Miller

Names on the Healing Prayers list will circulate for a four week cycle. Please let the office know if any new names need to be added.

If you would like a pastoral visit, or know someone who would, please call Fr. Mark at 858.459.3421 x106.

For those who have died

Christopher Chandler

For those in the Armed Forces and their Families

Steph Berger, Erin Cannon, David Dinkins, James Castan, Jaime Fraser, Mario Gutierrez, Colin Green, Joshua Heerer, Adrienne Hiatt, Sean Kaisler, John Lathrop, Greg Lehman, DJ Levoski, Nick Morgan, Joseph Salucci, Michelle Sangiorgi, Hilary Thomas, Anthony Williamson, Timothy Young

Prayers for the World

For Christian martyrs and for all who are persecuted for their faith. For refugees and all those who suffer from the degradations of war and violence.

Prayers for Our Diocese in a Time of Transition

O God, we thank you for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, and for the Church’s ministry of reconciliation that has marked our common life for over four decades. In this time of transition, help us to welcome change as an opportunity to grow. Shower upon each member your Holy Spirit, that we will be strengthened for local ministry and love more deeply the one body to which you have called us. Bless those who search for our fifth diocesan bishop, that they may without fear discern your will for the future of our diocese. In all things, grant us your wisdom and grace, that the bishop whom we elect to lead us will be the one whom you have called. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever.

At St. James by-the-Sea we welcome and care for all

people at every stage of their spiritual journey, and we

seek to create opportunities for faith in God to be

discovered, renewed and put into action.