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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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St. Thomas Ministry Fair
 On Sunday, 19 May the annual St. Thomas Ministry Fair will be held in the Large Parish Hall after the High Mass. Tables with representatives and information about our various ministries and guilds will be placed throughout the Parish Hall. This will be an excellent opportunity to thank all of those who contribute so much to St. Thomas as well as an opportunity for Parishioners to contribute time and talents. Be sure to visit each of the groups' tables and have your card stamped for an opportunity of winning a small gift (cards will be available at the door off of the patio to the Parish Hall as you enter the Ministry Fair). |
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Coming Soon to a Jury Near You!
On Wednesday, Fr. Davies passed the Citizenship test! After 11 years and as the fourth-longest serving (thus far) Rector in our Parish's history, Fr. Davies began five months of paperwork, interviews, and study. The final step of swearing in will take place after Fr. Davies returns from celebrating his parents' 50th wedding anniversary and mother's 70th birthday in Wales (24 June - 4 July).
Fr. Davies and the Wardens and Vestry of St. Thomas are extremely grateful to Nikki Jacobson and Jenna Gilbert of Jacobson & Han (www.jacobsonhan.com) who successfully guided Fr. Davies through the citizenship process pro bono. Jacobson & Han is a downtown-based law firm that specializes in immigration law and workers' compensation law.
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St. Thomas Candidates for Holy Orders
On Saturday, 8 June at 10am at St. John's Pro Cathedral (514 W. Adams Blvd.) by the grace of God, the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno, Bishop of Los Angeles, will ordain Shireen Ruth Baker and Steven Herbert De Muth to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. All are invited!
On Sunday, 9 June, newly ordained Shireen Ruth Baker will Deacon the 10:30am High Mass and preach.
For those wishing to make gifts to our soon-to-be Deacons, St. Thomas Parish is collecting money in its Seminarian Fund to be divided evenly between Shireen and Steve. This fund will allow them to make purchases of holy garments and other items necessary for their ministry. Please make your check payable to "St. Thomas the Apostle" and write "Seminarian Fund" in the memo section. A list of donors will be provided to both Shrieen and Steve. |
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Gay Pride
Help Saint Thomas and the Diocese create a strong presence at this year's LA Pride!
We need your help! Show your support for the efforts of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles as we spread the good word at LA Pride: GOD LOVES YOU AND WE LOVE YOU. By purchasing a shirt designed by the diocese and manufactured by American Apparel, you are helping to show that our presence is powerful, and the healing it provides should not be underestimated.
Why is it important to donate and participate to this particular effort? There are many reasons. First, this may be the only positive interaction with the church that the attendees have all year. Second, we need to let them know that they are welcome to join our community, no hiding or shame necessary. And third, we need to show everyone that we can have some fun, and are relevant in the 21st century!
Let us continue our support with the LGBT Community - "The Episcopal Church Welcomes You! Come as You Are."
Shirts are $20.00 and all sizes are available. Shirts may be purchased through David Silvas following the 10:30 High Mass, or they may be ordered by CLICKING HERE.
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St. Martin's Guild
On Saturday, 22 June, the St. Martin's Guild returns to Catalina Island! This has been an incredible, fun-filled trip in the past. Place this date on your calendar. More information will be available in the coming weeks. |
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St. Thomas Family Follies
Calling all singers, dancers, actors, instrumentalists, jugglers, comedians, etc. The first annual Family Follies is looking for all interested Parishioners who want to share their talents with the rest of the church on the fun-filled evening of Saturday, 29 June at 7pm. All ages are welcome! No talent too small! Contact Jim Keltner for more information. Do not hide your talents under a bush! |
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Whit Sunday
Lections
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-end
Romans 8:14-17
St. John 14:8-17, 25-27
Celebrant & Preacher
Fr. Ian Elliott Davies
Deacon
Choir Master
Mr. James Keltner
Guest Organist
Mr. Blake S. Howard
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Roger Haarmeyer, RIP
Longtime Parishioners will be saddened to learn that Roger Haarmeyer, an active member of this Parish during Fr. Barbour's Rectorship, died on 15 April in Palm Springs. Roger served the Parish in many capacities, including that of People's Warden. The Parish of St. Thomas will remember Roger at the Latin Vigil Mass on Saturday, 25 May accompanied by the LASchola.
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High Mass Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour sponsors are needed throughout the year! Sponsoring is easy! It can be as simple as donating $40 and we'll do all the shopping and setting up for you, or CLICK HERE for simple instructions on how to do it yourself.
If you are interested in sponsoring a Coffee Hour, please sign up on the sheet in the Large Parish Hall bulletin board or contact the Parish Office!
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1844, German biblical scholar Julius Wellhausen was born. His controversial theory about the Torah - that it had its origins in a redaction of four originally independent texts dating from several centuries after the time of Moses - laid the foundation for most subsequent Old Testament criticism.
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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
25 May @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
25 May @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass 27 May Parish Office Closed
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
19 June @ 7:30pm Vestry Meeting
24 June @ 9:30am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
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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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