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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.
St. Thomas has a great respect for both the rich liturgical heritage of the church and for living the message of social justice proclaimed by Jesus Christ. Whether you are young or old, gay or straight, single, married or in a relationship, female or male, poor or wealthy, you are welcome at St. Thomas just as you are...a child of God and an inheritor of God's grace. |
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Video Sermon available
All of the sermons from Holy Week are also on the YouTube Channel in case you were unable to attend Holy Week services. (You can "subscribe" to the channel and get an automatic email whenever a new video is uploaded!)
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We have begun recording and distributing the Sermons. This is a vital part of our ministry and outreach.
After experiencing the sermon during Mass watch it online to discover additional wonderful nuances.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EASTER 8AM
We are recording the 8am Easter Mass as a test of our ability capture the entire service and to determine viewers' interest. (Due to restrictions by You Tube it will be posted in 15-minute segments and may take several days before it is available.)
If you attend the 8am service please be aware that the camera is remotely operated. Our goal with this ministry is to capture the service as it is. We have obtained permissions from our Altar party (acolytes, clergy and musicians) to record them. We are taking extra efforts to insure that we do not intrude into your private worship experience. As a result the camera will not record anything at the communion rail.
To minimize any potential intrusion the reading of the Gospel at the 8am Easter Day service only will take place at the center of the Choir stalls rather than in the body of the Church where congregants might be filmed.
Despite our best efforts at respecting your privacy, there is a possibility that the camera may record you. Should this be of concern, please avoid sitting in the front half of the pews or in the pulpit side transept.
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Rector's Corner
Rector's Corner for Easter 2011 From the days when I was a theology undergraduate (a few millennia ago!) one of the elements that has remained with me all through the years is "what God creates is not destroyed but is recreated and transformed in the Resurrection."
We learn from the Easter Gospel that St Mary Magdalene, the Apostle to the Apostles, sees Christ standing in the garden but did not know that it was him. Something startling had happened- indeed something of universal and transcendent importance has 'happened.'
As the conversation between the two develops St Mary uses the diminutive "Rabbouni," so affectionate and intimately she recognizes her Rabbi, Teacher. This Easter presence brings great joy to her.
I hope and pray that the Presence of the Risen Christ in the midst of the new Eden, the Universal Church, will bring you joy and blessing- for your partners, family and friends.
It is my honour to be your Rector and Parish Priest, with love & prayers,
Fr Ian Elliott Davies
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Holy Week Services
April 22 Good Friday 7:00am Meditations and Holy Rosary 12:00pm Stations of the Cross 7:30pm Mass of the Pre-Sanctified & Venetration
April 23 Holy Saturday 7:00pm The Great Vigil of Easter (Bishop Glasspool)
April 24 Easter
Childcare is available at the 8am and 10:30am services.
8:00am Choral High Mass
9:15am Easter Egg Hunt
9:30am Gourmet Breakfast
9:45am Holy Rosary
10:30am Choral High Mass
Morning Prayer is celebrated each day at 7:30am
Evening Prayer is celebrated each day at 6:30pm
Childcare is available at the 8am and 10:30am Easter services.
* A discussion with a light soup supper will take place in the Rectory following each Mass. |
Palm Sunday Photos
Photos from Palm Sunday are available on the St. Thomas website - under Galleries! Here's a sampling Many thanks to Ken Koonce for the photos. We have also added photos from Eddie Milla on the hard work of the preparations for Palm Sunday on the website as well. |
Guibord Center programs
A Fresh Look at Genesis: A World of Hope Beyond the Barriers of Patriarchy Sunday May 1st, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Dr. Rosemary Radford Ruether, Dr. Rachel Adler and Dr. Mehnaz Afridi present "A Fresh Look at Genesis: A World of Hope Beyond the Barriers of Patriarchy" A Roman Catholic, Jewish and Muslim perspective from three feminist theologians. More information on the website Your RSVP will assist us in planning for this event. Please take a moment now to let us know whether you will be able to attend. Lecture: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation: How Indian Spirituality Changed the West Saturday May 7th, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM A profound awakening of consciousness is changing the world. Much of that awakening is due to the influence of Indian Spirituality. Are you � One of the 20 million+ Americans who practice Yoga? Meditate? Chant? � 'Spiritual' but not 'religious'? � A person who believes God is an energy source? � a fan of Emerson, Thoreau, or the Beatles? � one who uses words like karma and enlightenment? Join us May 7th for an informative and fascinating lecture by author Philip Goldberg. More information may be found on the website Your RSVP will assist us in planning for this event. Please take a moment now to let us know whether you will be able to attend. About our Programs All Programs offered take place at: St. John's Cathedral 514 W. Adams Los Angeles, CA 90007 A reception follows each program, providing additional time for networking and further discussion among participants. All events are open to the public and offered at no charge. |
LASchola sings Byrd
The LASchola sing the music of William Byrd in the setting for which it was originally composed during a Latin Rite Vigil Mass.
The program consists of Mass for 3, Ascendit Deus, Haec Dies
Date & Time: Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 5:00pm
Location: Saint Thomas The Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90046 @Gardner
Free admission
Please join us for a reception with light refreshments immediately following the Mass in the parish hall and meet the LASchola singers.
About LASchola
Gerald W. Craft, tenor, has been an avid choral artist all his life. He is a staff singer at St. James' Episcopal/Anglican Church, Los Angeles. He has also been cantata soloist at the Whittier College Bach Festival for several years and sings with Chorale Bel Canto and Cantori Sine Nomine. He was pleased to participate in Baroque music festivals in Redondo Beach and Corona del Mar.
Elizabeth Ladizinsky has a Bachelor's Degree in Music from California State University, where she studied both classical and jazz music. She has been a Staff Singer at All Saints' Beverly Hills since 1994, and has performed with many ensembles in the Los Angeles area, including The Los Angeles Chamber Singers/Cappella, the Concord Ensemble, and de Angelis.
Tim Morton is currently the bass section leader at St. James' South Pasadena, and sings regularly at several other area churches in addition to St. Thomas, including All Saints' in Beverly Hills, and St. James' on Wilshire. Before moving to California he had sung as a member of The Boston Secession, the Harvard Glee Club, and the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum.
Toronto native Jay Tuttle spent his formative years under the tutelage of composer/conductor, Derek Holman. Tuttle has performed with ensembles including de Angelis, the Los Angeles Chamber Singers/Capella, and the Los Angeles Choral Artists. He currently assists with the conducting duties at All Saints' Beverly Hills.
Also joining the LASchola during this performance are Daniel Babcock
About William Byrd
William Byrd (1540 or late 1539 - 4 July 1623) was a prolific English composer of the Renaissance. He cultivated many of the forms current in England at the time, including various types of sacred and secular polyphony, keyboard (the so-called virginalist school) and consort music. (www.wikipedia.org)
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Wedding Prayer
As a worldwide audience of billions gathers to watch and offer their blessings as Prince William and Kate Middleton say their vows on April 29, the Church of England -- which the groom will one day head -- has penned some thoughts for the couple. The words are meant to serve as a guide for possible use in public prayer, groups or in private.
"It simply reflects the views of any couple getting married and it is asking God's help in the vows that they are taking," said Steve Jenkins, a Church of England spokesman.
God of all grace,
friend and companion,
look in favor on William and Catherine
and all who are made one in marriage.
In your love deepen their love
and strengthen their wills
to keep the promises they will make,
that they may continue
in life-long faithfulness to each other;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Good Friday
Celebrant (7:30pm)
The Rev. William Ledbetter
Sermon
The Rev. Ian Elliott Davies
"The Greatest Revelation is Stillness..." Approaching the Cross through Reflections on Dame Julian of Norwich
Deacon
The Rev. Ian Elliott Davies
Assistant Organist
Thompson Howell
Choir Anthem
Lections
Isaiah 52:13--53:end
Psalm 22
Hebrews 4. 14 - 16; 5. 7 - 9 St. John 18. 1 - 19:end |
Easter Eve
Celebrant (7:00pm)
Bishop Mary L. GlasspoolDeaconThe Rev. Ian Elliott Davies
Organist-in-Residence
John West
Postlude:
Toccata from Symphonie V
Charles Marie Widor
Choir Anthem
Worthy is the Lamb
Handel
Lections
Genesis 1. 1 - 2. 4a Genesis 7. 1 - 5, 11 - 18; 8. 6 - 18; 9. 8 - 13 Genesis 22. 1 - 18 Exodus 14. 10 - end; 15. 20 - 21 Isaiah 55. 1 - 11 Baruch 3. 9 - 15, 32 - 4. 4 or Proverbs 8. 1 - 8, 19 - 21; 9. 4b - 6 Ezekiel 36. 24 - 28 Ezekiel 37. 1 - 14 Zephaniah 3. 14 - end |
Easter
Celebrant (8am & 10:30am)
The Rev. Ian Elliott Davies
Sermon
The Rev. Ian Elliott DaviesDeaconThe Rev. Walter S. Johnson
Organist-in-Residence
John West
Prelude:
Saraband
Herbert Howells
Postlude:
Toccata (Symphonie V)
Charles Marie Widor
Choir Anthem
Worthy is the Lamb
Handel
Readings Acts 10. 34-43 Psalm 118. 14-24 Colossians 3. 1-4 John 20. 1-18 |
Valet Parking Easter
The Church is pleased to offer complimentary valet parking on Easter from 7:30am to 1:30pm. Please bring your car to the Gardner Street entrance. This service is availaable thanks to a donation and no General Fund dollars are used. |
Vigil potluck dessert
Following the Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday, April 23, 2011 there will be a potluck dessert reception in the Parish Hall. Parishioners are asked to contribute a dessert and deliver it to the kitchen by 6:30pm.
This is a wonderful hospitality tradition for the Catechumans, their families and for us to welcome Bishop Glasspool back to the Parish.
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Easter Breakfast
Our annual Easter Breakfast will be held in between the 8am and 10:30am Masses on Easter Day.
Serving will start right after the 8am Mass, around 9:15am. To insure that the right amount of food is ordered (and to prevent any waste) Reservations will be taken during Coffee Hour. Please see Donald Cummings, Hospitality Coordinator.
We request a donation of $10 to cover costs. Anybody who is not able to pay the fee, please see Fr. Davies or Les Rumsey.
Please join us for this wonderful tradition of hospitality!
This year the Breakfast will be catered by Capers Catering. The proprietor, cooks and staff of the catering company are donating their labor costs to St. Thomas for this event - we are only paying the direct cost of the food. This is an extraordinary gift of generosity and we are tremendously grateful for this gift.
Should you need catering please consider Capers Catering!
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Treasurer's Note
The end of the first Quarter finds the Parish at a $10,000 loss - which if annualized would be an unsustainable $40,000. 75% of the loss is from pledges that have fallen behind. Each pledging parishioner received their first Quarter Pledge Report in early April. (If you didn't, please contact the office.) Please review for accuracy. As the St. Thomas Parish community moves through our most holy time of the year with our many varied and rich liturgies, please take a moment and reflect on your financial commitment to the Parish. Pledge contributions are 75% of the Parish's operating budget and the Church operates at a break-even basis. Please feel free to contact me directly regarding your personal situation. Thank you for your continued generosity. Craig Coogan Treasurer Remember - you can contribute via PayPal!
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Coming Soon...
Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
April 23 @ 700am Homeless Feeding & Outreach
April 23 @ 10:00am Easter Decorating in Church
April 25 @ 9:30am USC/AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
April 30 @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass
May 14 @ 700am Homeless Feeding & Outreach
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Mother Knows Best
Why do so many Episcopal Churches have Red Doors?
Legend says that red doors traditionally mean "sanctuary" -the ground beyond the doors is hold, and anyone who goes through them is safe from physical (and spiritual) harm. In ancient times, no one could pursue an enemy past red doors into a church. Today, the red redminds us of the blood of Christ and that we are always safe in God's care!
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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. The prayer chain email is an opt-in list only - it will not be sent unless you sign up for it. If you'd like to be on this distribution list, please update your profile (please use link at the bottom of the email, customized with your email) or contact the office.
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