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eNews31 December 2010

Greetings!

St. Thomas the Apostle is an Episcopal Parish in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.  We are called by God to be a holy place where love is found, where all are named and where hearts are freed to change the world.

 

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Rector's Corner

Fr DaviesDear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

I am most grateful to all who made our Christmas Services a joyous and blessed time at St. Thomas.  Thanks especially to our musicians - organist and choir, the acolytes, the greeters and ushers, the lectors.  The Altar Guild did a wonderful job once again of making our Church beautiful.  The hospitality team did an extraordinary job with the Dessert buffet and for all who made the Boxing Day Open House a grand success.  I am deeply grateful to each and every one of you for being part of the family of St. Thomas the Apostle Hollywood.

With love and prayers for a safe and prosperous 2011.

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Rev. Ian Elliott Davies
Rector
New Year's Eve & Epiphany

FRIDAY, 31 DECEMBER - NEW YEAR'S EVE
10:30PM  Low Mass followed by alcohol-free New Year's Eve Potluck Party in the Parish Hall.  All are welcome!

NOTE:  The Parish Office will be closed from 23 December 2010 through 3 January 2011.

THURSDAY, 5 JANUARY - EPIPHANY
7:30PM  Epiphany Mass (With Choir)
 
Christmas at St. Thomas


XMAS Church 1

XMAS Decorating Kids   XMAS Decorating Kids 2

 

XMAS Decorating Kids 3

 

XMAS Decorating Kids 4 

 XMAS Decorating Kids 5

 

XMAS Family Mass 1

XMAS Family Mass 2

XMAS Family Mass 3

XMAS Family Mass 4

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 XMAS Family Mass 7

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XMAS Church 3  XMAS Church 4

 

XMAS Church 5

 

Photos courtesy of David Seck, Craig Coogan
In This Issue
Rector's Corner
New Year's Eve & Epiphany
Christmas at St. Thomas
God's Plan for Me
Mother Knows Best
Episcopal News Online
ePrayer
Quick Links
Christmas 2

Celebrant (8am & 10:30am)
The Rev. Ian Elliott Davies

Homily
The Rev. Ian Elliott Davies

Deacon
The Rev. Walter S. Johnson

Organist in Residence
John West

PRELUDE
Swiss Noelwith Variations
Louis Claude d'Aquin
 
POSTLUDE
Toccata on Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 
Felix Mendelssohn - arr.Don Hustad
Readings
Ecclesiasticus 24. 1-12
Psalm 147. 13-end
Wisdom of Solomon 10.15-end
Ephesians 1. 3-14

Epiphany
Jan. 6 - 7:30pm

Celebrant (8am & 10:30am)
The Rev. Ian Elliott Davies

Homily
The Rev. Ian Elliott Davies

Deacon
The Rev. Walter S. Johnson

Organist in Residence
John West

Readings
Isaiah 60. 1-6
Psalm 72. [1-9] 10-15
Ephesians 3. 1-12
Matthew 2. 1-12

God's Plan for Me

What is God's Plan for Me?
A Spiritual & Practical Guide/Course to support those in Job Transition will be conducted over 4 sessions.  It is a great was to start the New Year!

A time of job transition (loss, fear of loss, instability) can be a period of great spiritual challenge and growth.  What can we learn during this time when we "...seek first the Kingdom of God and all His righteousness?"
The course invites all participants to look at Conventional Wisdom, God's Wisdom and practical solutions in a variety of areas. 

The course will be jointly lead by Parish Treasurer Craig Coogan and  Faith and Knowledge Chair Len Leatherwood.

Please join us after High Mass in the Rector's Office for light refreshments and discussion.  All are welcome!

January 9 - Humility
January 23 - Repentence
January 30 - Obedience
Feb 6- Hope & Persaverence

Note:  No session on January 16 due to the Annual Parish Meeting.
 
Materials Online

Dr. Thomas Doyle's Adult Education course Who is this Christ to Me? is now available online. 

We thank Dr. Doyle for leading this wonderful program and making his notes available!  We will miss him as he returns to Colorado and look forward to his return.

His previous program, Faith in Time of Terror, is also available online.
Mother Knows Best

On January 3 in 1989, the House of Bishops consents to the election of Barbara C. Harris, first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion.
Episcopal News online

Episcopal News
The Episcopal News, which has told the story of the Diocese of Los Angeles for some 60 years, is switching with the Winter 2010 issue from print to online publication. To read The News online, click here or on the picture.
ePrayer

Prayer is at the center of our worship and binds us together as a community of faith.  This week we commenced our electronic prayer chain email.  A list of persons on the prayer list is sent weekly.
 
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