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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
 | | Ash Wednesday |
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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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Latin Class
 Are you interested in Church Latin? Catechumen Walter Tanner will be offering an introductory weekly class starting soon, using John F. Collins' A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin. There will be an informative/organizational meeting after the High Mass this Sunday (4 March) to which all interested are invited. For further information or to sign-up, contact Walter Tanner at walter.tanner@gmail.com or (818) 539-1486. |
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Lenten Series
The Lenten Series, which follows 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," continues during Lent. The class is 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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St. Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 672
 | | Image of St. Chad in a stained glass window from Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, New York |
St. Chad was the first bishop of Mercia and Lindsey at Lichfield. He was the the brother of St. Cedd, whom he succeeded as Abbot of Lastingham, North Yorkshire, and a disciple of St. Aidan, who sent him to Ireland as part of his education.
Around 664, St. Chad was chosen by King Oswi of Northumbria to serve as Bishop. Faced with the fact that there were very few English Bishops, St. Chad made an unwise decision to be consecrated the simoniacal Bishop Wine of Dorchester. This act would lead to his being deposed by Theodore, Archbishop of Canterbury in 669; however, Theodore soon reconsecrated St. Chad to be Bishop of the Mercians. This unusual act was due both to the new opening of Christianity in Mercia and to the excellent character of St. Chad himself, whom St. Bede recognized as being unusually humble, devout, zealous and apostolic. St. Chad's Episcopate of three years laid the foundations of the see of Lichfield.
St. Chad died on 2 March 672 and was buried in the Church of St. Mary; however, at once, he was venerated as a saint and his relics were translated to the Cathedral Church of St. Peter.
At some unknown date during King Henry VIII's reign, the head and some other bones had been separated from the main shrine. Some of these, it was claimed, were preserved by recusants, and four large bones, believed to be St. Chad's, are in the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Birmingham.
Adapted from The Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Hugh Farmer
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The Guibord Center presents "The Kabbalah and Grappling with Darkness" with Rabbi Finley
Sunday, 11 March 1:30pm
St. John's Pro-Cathedral
514 West Adams St.
The Kabbalah is rooted in the notion of the exile of God, the brokenness of the Divine. The darkness in the human soul that we often experience is the human experience of the Divine rupture. When we grapple with our darkness, we are not grappling with what is wrong with us, but rather with a particular expression of Divine exile present in us. As we heal ourselves, the Kabbalah tells us, we heal the Divine. How do we engage in that work of healing? How do we be present to and partner with others who are engaged in that work? Can we create communities that know how to grapple with darkness, to aid in the Divine overcoming its own exile? Rabbi Finley will touch on these and other questions in his presentation. Click here to RSVP!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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Easter Flowers
If you would like to contribute toward the cost of Easter flowers and decorations, please fill out the pink form, which will be provided in the Order of Service, and return it with your donation to the offering plate of Parish Office no later than Palm Sunday, 1 April 2012. The suggested donation is $25. You may also contribute via PayPal. Please provide your dedication ("In memory of..." or "In thanksgiving for...") in the special instructions section of you PayPal payment.
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The Second Sunday of Lent
Lections
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:23-end
Romans 4:13-end
St. Mark 8:31-end
Celebrant (8am & 10:30am)
Choir Master & Pianist
Jim Keltner
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PRELUDE
"Poco Adagio" from Sonata in A minor for Solo Flute
by C.P.E. Bach
COMMUNION SOLO
"Saraband" from Partita in A minor for Solo Flute
by J.S. Bach
GUEST ARTIST Sunda March, Flute
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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Stations of the Cross
On Fridays during Lent following the 7pm Low Mass, Stations of the Cross takes place in the Parish Church. Parishioners are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of this seasonally penitential service.
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On This Day in Church History
On this day in 1791, John Wesley, Church of England Cleric and credited founder of the Methodist movement, died peacefully while saying, "The best of all is, God is with us."
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Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
10 March @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
17 March @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
22 March @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
24 March @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
24 March @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass
26 March @ 9:30am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
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On Sunday, 18 March, the LA Marathon is scheduled to occur. Please see the organization's MAP and plan your route to church accordingly. Note: No freeways will be closed.
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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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