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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
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To view more sermons, go to our
St. Thomas YouTube page!!!
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Balance of Holy Week & Easter
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 Vigil Dessert Reception
Following the Great Vigil of Easter, a potluck dessert reception will take place in the Large Parish Hall. This is a great opportunity to meet Bishop Glasspool and the newest members of our Parish!
Please let Donald Cummings know what you plan to bring for the reception.
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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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Treasurer's Report
Gifts Received as of 28 February 2013
$48,592.88
Ministries Funded as of 28 February 2013
$56,551.22
Balance as of 28 February 2013
($7,958.34)
Approved Minutes from the February Vestry Retreat are now available on our website or by CLICKING HERE!
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We thank the 28 households (Ralph's no longer releases the names due to privacy) who shopped at Ralph's between 1 December and 28 February and registered their rewards card to support St. Thomas.
This quarter's contribution of $135.23 makes the total contributed by Ralph's since October 2007 to be $3,822.80!
Every time these Parishioners use their Ralph's card during checkout, the company contributes a percentage to the church (NOTE: You must use a physical card; entering your phone number at checkout does NOT benefit the Parish). If you shop at Ralph's and would like to help the church at no cost to you, simply register your card in five easy steps:
1. Go to www.ralphs.com
2. Click on "My Account"
3. Click on "Community Rewards"
4. Search for "84981"
5. Choose "ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH"
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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 Guibord Center Presents
"Ancient Wisdom for a Contemporary World: A Conversation"
Saturday, 13 April 2013
3:00pm
St. John's Pro Cathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
In a conversation with Mo. Gwynne Guibord, His Grace, Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, will discuss common misconceptions about Greek Orthodoxy, the value of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and social justice issues, particularly AIDS advocacy and the death penalty.
Following the Conversation, a Solemn Evensong with Bp. Demetrios preaching will take place. A reception will follow.
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Easter Day
Lections
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:14-24
I Corinthians 15:19-26
St. John 20:1-18
Celebrant & Preacher
Fr. Ian Elliott Davies
Deacon
Choir Master
Mr. James Keltner
Organist
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
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Easter Day Valet
On Easter Day, we will be offering FREE valet service beginning at 7am for both Masses!
Bring your cars to the Large Car Park on Gardner Street.
Thanks to Temple Israel of Hollywood your valeted car will be parked in a secure, monitored parking lot.
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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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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1139, in the bull "Omne Datum Optimum," Pope Innocent II granted the Templars "every best gift" and made them an independent unit within the church. Created to protect pilgrims from bandits in the Holy Land, the Templars rose in influence and wealth and eventually earned the jealousy of other Christians.
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Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
Vestry Meeting
Newcomer Orientation Series
22 April @ 9:30am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
LASchola sings the Mass
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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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