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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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LA Marathon This Sunday!
This Sunday, the LA Marathon will occur bringing its usual havoc to drivers. From 4am to 1pm the following streets around St. Thomas will be closed:
- Hollywood Blvd. between Edgemont & La Brea
- La Brea Ave. between Hollywood & Sunset
- Sunset Blvd. between La Brea & San Vicente
For those wishing to make it to St. Thomas, we suggest taking the 101 Freeway to Highland. Turn right on Franklin. Continue to Gardner St. and turn left. For all other Parishioners wishing to make their Sunday obligation, we encourage you to attend the Saturday Latin Vigil Mass at 5pm. For a more detailed look at the street closures, please CLICK HERE! |
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Sermons
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To view more sermons, go to our
St. Thomas YouTube page!!!
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Catechumens
We congratulate the Catechumens who recently went on retreat for prayer and meditation. The Catechumens will be baptized, confirmed, received and/or renewed at the Great Vigil of Easter.
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Stations of the Cross
Join us TONIGHT and every Friday in Lent following the 7pm Mass for Stations of the Cross!
For those unable to attend might wish to go through the Stations using our YouTube video (LASchola accompanied) created by People's Warden Ken Koonce.
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Stations of the Cross
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Lenten Study Course
On Wednesday, 20 March following the 7pm Low Mass, join us in the Rectory for the conclusion of our Lenten Study Course and light soup supper. This year, the course follows Martin L. Smith's Love Set Free: Meditations on the Passion According to St. John.
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Holy Week & Easter
24 March - Palm Sunday
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am Low Mass & Blessing of Palms
9:45am Holy Rosary
10:30am High Mass with Procession &
Blessing of Palms
4:30pm Evening Prayer
25-27 March - Monday-Wednesday of Holy Week
6:00pm Confessions
6:30pm Evening Prayer
7:00pm Low Mass followed by light soup supper
28 March - Maundy Thursday
6:30pm Office of the Triduum
7:30pm Mass of the Institution of the Lord's Supper,
Mandatum, Stripping of the Altar & All-Night Vigil Before the Blessed Sacrament in the St. Damien Chapel
29 March - Good Friday
7:00am Meditation on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the
Holy Rosary
7:30am Office of the Triduum
12:00pm Stations of the Cross followed by
Holy Rosary
6:30pm Office of the Triduum
7:30pm Mass of the Pre-Sanctified &
Veneration of the Cross
30 March - Holy Saturday
7:30pm Pontifical High Mass of the Vigil of the Most
Holy Feast of the Resurrection with
Bishop Mary Glasspool
31 March - Easter Day
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am High Mass of the Most Holy Feast
of the Resurrection
9:45am Holy Rosary
10:30am High Mass of the Most Holy Feast
of the Resurrection
4:30pm Evening Prayer
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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, 24 March 2013. The suggested donation is $25. You may also contribute via PayPal by clicking on the PayPal logo below. Please provide your dedication ("In memory of..." or "In thanksgiving for...") in the special instructions section of you PayPal payment.
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Barry Norcross, RIP
 On Saturday, 13 April at 10am, the Requiem for longtime Parishioner Barry Norcross will take place following the Homeless Breakfast Club, for which Barry so passionately worked. All Parishioners are encouraged to attend. |
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The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Lections
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3:4b-14
St. John 12:1-8
Celebrant & Preacher
Fr. Ian Elliott Davies
Deacon
Choir Master
Mr. James Keltner
Organist
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
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Church Cleaning
On Saturday, 23 March following the 10am Low Mass, volunteers are needed to assist in the Church's semiannual cleaning and decorating for Palm Sunday. Lunch will be served in the Rectory. Any amount of time you can give will be most appreciated.
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There will be an Easter egg hunt on Easter Day at 9:45am! Kids, bring your own Easter Basket and meet at the gate to the back garden of the Rectory. Please RSVP to David Silvas
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Easter Brunch
Once again, we will have an Easter Brunch from 9am to 10am on Easter Day. We look forward to the delicious offerings of Roberta Deen and her Capers Caterings. A $10 donation is requested from guests.
CLICK HERE for Capers Catering's website.
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1517, needing money to rebuild St. Peter's basilica, Pope Leo X announced a special sale of indulgences. A Dominican named Johann Tetzel led the way in promoting the sale in Germany and erroneously declared that indulgences would cover future sins (Leo's forgave all past sins only). The teaching angered monk Martin Luther, who soon posted his 95 Theses in response.
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Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
Newcomer Orientation Series
19 March @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
23 March @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
23 March @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass
25 March @ 9:30am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
13 April @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
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Parking at St. Thomas
Regardless of what the signs read, parking on Gardner Street is now allowed on Sundays unrestricted between 7am and 1pm. There is no two-hour time limit! If you receive a ticket, please turn it in to the Parish Office.
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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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