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eNews 15 July 2011

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.

Update on Fr. Davies

Father Ian Elliott Davies continues to recover and his parents are overseeing his recovery regimen in consultation with his doctors.  Fr. Davies remains on medical leave. We do not know how long the leave will be.

 

If you would like to contact Father please send correspondence via the office.  

 

Please continue to contact the office if you have a pastoral need.

 

We have arranged for a rota of guest clergy for Sunday services. 

  • July 17 - Fr. William Ledbetter will  Celebrate.  Steven DeMuth, Postulant, will Preach.
  • July 24 - Fr. William Ledbetter, will  Celebrate.   Shireen Baker, Postulant, will Preach.
  • July 31 - Mo. Cindy Vorhees
  • August 7, 14, 21 - Fr. Gabriel Ferrer 

The Executive Committee and the Vestry are committed to providing as much information as we can to the Parish while respecting Father's privacy.  

 

 

We ask that you keep Father, his parents and our parish in your prayers.  

 

Video Sermon
  
The most recent video is available at the Parish You Tube Channel:
  
110710 Third Sunday after Trinity Sermon.mov
110710 Third Sunday after Trinity Sermon.mov
           
Mary Magdalene (Feast July 22)
  
Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene was one of Jesus' most celebrated disciples. She is famous because she is said to have been the first person to see Jesus after he rose from the dead, according to John 20 and Mark 16:9. 
  
According to Luke 8:2 and Mark 16:9, Jesus cleansed her of "seven demons." Mary Magdalene is the leader of a group of female disciples believed to have been present at the cross after the male disciples (excepting John the Beloved) had fled, and at his burial. Mary was a devoted follower of Jesus, entering into the close circle of those taught by Jesus during his Galilean ministry. She became prominent during the last days, accompanying Jesus during his travels and following him to the end.

Mary Magdalene is referred to in early Christian writings as "the apostle to the apostles." In apocryphal texts, she is portrayed as a visionary and leader of the early movement, who was loved by Jesus more than the other disciples.Several Gnostic gospels, such as the Gospel of Mary, written in the early 2nd century, see Mary as the special disciple of Jesus who has a deeper understanding of his teachings and is asked to impart this to the other disciples.

Mary Magdalene is considered by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches to be a saint, with a feast day of July 22. 
  
Adapted from www.wikipedia.org
Bishop Glasspool at White House

Just days before celebrating and preaching at the St. Thomas teh Apostle patronal feast, Bishoip Mary D. Glasspool was at the White House.
  

Read the Episcopal News article

 

View the Just Action video:

 

 

A White House Welcome
A White House Welcome
  

 

 

Ralph's 
  

 

Many thanks to the following 38 households who use  their Ralph's card and shop at Ralph's.  When you register your Rewards Card with Ralphs and  show your card the company contributes a percentage to the Church.  You must register your card each year and actually show the card - if you put in your phone number there is no contribution.

 

www.ralphs.com

Click on "My Account"

Click on "Community Rewards"

Choose ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH - there are other St. Thomas options.  We are organization #84981

 

Thank you!

 

Guibord Center Programs

101 Series
Sunday July 24th, 2011 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

Please Join the Guibord Center as we learn of the following traditions from the inside out - from the heart: Sikhism, Buddhism, Indigenous Spirituality, and Hinduism. 

Our presenters for this series are members of the Advisory Council to The Guibord Center.  Each name links to their photo and biography for additional information.
 
Hinduism 101
Sunday, July 24th: Led by Swami Saradevananda, Vedanta Society of Southern California 

All classes are open to everyone and free of charge. They will be held at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007

http://theguibordcenter.org/
 

In This Issue
Update on Fr. Davies
Video Sermon available
Mary Magdalene
Bishop Glasspool at White House
Ralph's
Guibord Center Programs
Carmagedden
Flower Sponsorship
Coffee Hour Sponsors
Mother Knows Best
Coming Soon...
ePrayer
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Carmagedden
  
Traffic on 405
  
St. Thomas the Apostle will be open and operating as usual during the 405 Freeway construction.
  
Come join us:
Saturday at 5pm
Sunday at 8am
Sunday at 10:30am
  
All are welcome!

 

The Fourth Sunday After Trinity

Celebrant (8am & 10:30am)

The Rev. William Ledbetter

 

Sermon

Steven DeMuth, Postulant for Holy Orders

 

Deacon

The Rev. Walter S. Johnson


Assistant Organist
Thompson Howell

PRELUDE
"Nun Bitten Wir Den Heilgen Geist" (We Pray Now To The Holy Spirit) - Dietrich Buxtehude
 
POSTLUDE

"Rigaudon" (from "Idomenee", 1712) - Andre Campra, arr. Virgil Fox

 

ANTHEM

Joy Jakubowski will sing "God Is My Shepherd" by Antonin Dvorak 

LECTIONS
Genesis 28. 10 - 19a
Psalm 139. 1 - 11, 23 - 24
Romans 8. 12 - 25
Matthew 13. 24-30,36-43
Flowers 
  
Flowers will be provided at the altar on Sundays where there are sponsors.  The Church is no longer able to provide flowers without sponsorship.  It's just $125 per Sunday and is a wonderful way to commemorate an important day, a birthday, anniversary or to honor a loved one who has passed.  Sign-up in the Parish Hall.

 

Coffee Hour Sponsors
  
Coffee Hour
  
There are three ways to sponsor a Coffee Hour.  No matter which you choose it's a wonderful way to support Parish Fellowship or to honor an important date in your life.  You can also buddy-up with somebody and share the work/cost!
  
$25 - You bring it! 
We give you a list of items (coffee, cups, etc.) and you shop and bring in the items and goodies.  We'll set it up and clean it up.
  
$50 - Bring Goodies
 We'll provide coffee, you provide cookies, snacks, whatever.  We'll set it up and clean it up. 
  
$75 - We do it all!
We'll do everything - coffee and snacks - yoWe'll set it up and clean it up.u just write the check! 
  
SIGN UP IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER MASS!

 

Mother Knows Best 
  
On July 18 in 1323, Italian philosopher and Dominican theologian Thomas Aquinas was canonized.   
Coming Soon...

 

Please join us for many Parish activities.  Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online

 

July 16 @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation
  
July 20 @ 7:45pm
  
July 23 @ 7:00am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
  
July 23 @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass
  
July 25 @ 9:30am
County AIDS/USC  Program
  
July 29 @ 7:30pm
Movie Night
  
August 13 @ 7:00am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
 
August 14 After Mass
Cell of  Our Lady Coffee Hour: Blessed Brat Day
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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