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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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Sermons
 | | Quinquagesima |
Did you know that all of the Sermons from March 2011 on are available online at our website and on our YouTube channel?
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Stations of the Cross
 | | The Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother |
On Fridays following the 7pm Low Mass, Stations of the Cross will take place in the Parish Church. Parishioners are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of this seasonally penitential service.
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Lenten Series
We are pleased to announce that this year's Lenten Series will follow the Wednesday 7pm Low Mass and will feature selections from Prof. Diarmaid MacCulloch's acclaimed series "A History of Christianity, the First Three Thousand Years." The class will be led by Fr. Davies.
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Diocesan Ministry Fair
The Diocesan Ministry Fair will be held at Campbell Hall (4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Studio City) on Saturday, 24 March from 8:15am to 3pm under the theme, "What's Next for You?"
The day's agenda was shaped by a planning team of diocesan clergy and lay leaders. The Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle is encouraged to send a team of participants.
A variety of workshops will be offered in two sessions. Among the topics are:
- Treasurers' & Administrators' Workshop: Workplace Safety & Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Fresh Start for Leadership in Transition
- Vestry/Bishop's Committee 101
- Missional Ministry in the Grace Margin
- Presentation with Bp. Bruno's Executive Secretary, Abigail Urquidi and Secretary of Convention, Janet Wylie
- Disaster Preparedness 101
- Black Ministries Session
- Communication for Today: Text, Tweet, and Maximize the Digital Faith Community
- Two People with Jesus: Spiritual Direction with Mary Bruno & Canon Malcolm Boyd
- Diocesan Youth and Pilgrimage
For workshop descriptions and other information, and to register, click HERE! Cost is $10, to be paid at the time of registration (includes a box lunch).
Our Parish representative, Scott Crowell, is available for additional questions at (310) 540-3087 or scottc4746@aol.com.
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Pretzels: A Lenten Treat!
 Pretzels originated in Europe during the Middle Ages. A monk was making unleavened bread for Lent with flour and water because eggs, milk and lard were not consumed as part of the Lenten fast. He twisted some of their dough into the shape of people praying with both arms folded across their chests. He decided it would be a perfect treat for children learning to say their prayers. He called the treats pretiola, the Latin word for "little reward."
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The Guibord Center presents "Religion from the Heart:
Sufism 101"
Sunday, 26 February 1:30pm
St. John's Pro-Cathedral
514 West Adams St.
Noor-Malika Chishti, an authorized Representative of Pir Zia Inayat-Khan, President of the Sufi Order International, and John Ishvaradas Abdallah, a speaker, writer and the author of A Sufi's Ruminations on One World Under God, will explore the wonder of Sufism. A reception follows. Please RSVP online www.theguibordcenter.org The Guibord Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring people together to challenge assumptions, unleash The Holy and affirm the faith that transforms the world.
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The First Sunday of Lent
Lections
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-9
I St. Peter 3:18-end
St. Mark 1:9-15
Celebrant (8am & 10:30am)
Choir Master & Pianist
Jim Keltner
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PRELUDE
Ground by Henry Purcell
There are no postludes in Lent which is symbolic of the abstinence of the Season. The Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament will be placed on the Altar following the High Mass, and Congregants are invited to meditate in silence, prayer, and contemplation. Please be aware that other Congregants are praying at this time, and allow them peace and quiet as they make their devotions
See the announcement about The Organ Project online!
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On This Day in Church History
On this day in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII issued a papal bull known for its opening words Inter gravissimas, which introduced and decreed the Gregorian calendar in order "to restore the calendar so that seasonal events critical for the calculation of Easter dates would be back in their proper places."
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Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
25 February @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
25 February @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass
27 February @ 9:30am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
17 March @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
21 March @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
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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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Video Introductions
A brief introduction to the liturgy at St. Thomas:
 | | St Thomas Liturgy Sampler.mov |
A brief introduction to St. Thomas, its history, its place in Hollywood, the Damien Chapel and the organ.
 | | Introduction to St. Thomas |
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