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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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Requiem: James C. Reedy
Vestryman David Silvas and his family mourn the sudden death of his uncle, James C. Reedy. On, Saturday, 13 July a Requiem Mass will take place at 5pm in the Parish Church. All are invited to support David and his family. |
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Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act Seminar
On Wednesday, 17 July in the Large Parish Hall, Jacobson & Han LLP, the law firm that recently aided Fr. Davies with his citizenship, is proud to present a free community seminar, Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act: Analysis of the United States Supreme Court Decisions and Their Effects on Immigration & Workers' Compensation Law. Check-in and refreshments begin at 7pm and the Presentation begins around 7:30pm (following the Low Mass) and is expected to last until 9pm. Please RSVP by EMAILING the firm. |
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St. Martin's Guild
On Saturday, 20 July St. Martin's Guild's Kitchen Klutch will next meet in the Rectory following the Vigil Mass. This group meets in a different kitchen each month to cook, enjoy a meal and enjoy each other's company! All are welcome!
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The Special Speakers Series at
The Guibord Center
"The Bible, Women and Violence"
presented by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
Sunday, 14 July 2013
1:30pm
St. John's Pro-Cathedral
514 W. Adams St.
The Bible has been viewed as a misogynist text that treats women as property, sanctions their abuse, promotes their subordination, and proclaims the impossible standard of virgin mother.
How has the Bible been used to prevent women's flourishing, and how might a more historically informed and theologically aware reading recover the Bible as an inspirational resource for both women and men?
 Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School and College of Arts and Sciences, combines historical-critical rigor, literary-critical sensitivity, and a frequent dash of humor with a commitment to eliminating anti-Jewish, sexist, and homophobic theologies.
Free Admission - Reception Follows!
For more information and to RSVP, please CLICK HERE |
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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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The Patronal Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle
Lections
Habakkuk 2:1-4
Psalm 31:1-6
Ephesians 2:19-end
St. John 20:24-29
Celebrant & Preacher
Fr. Ian Elliott Davies
Deacon
Choir Master
Mr. James Keltner
Organist
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1439, Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics signed the Decree of Union at the Council of Florence, creating an official union between the two churches. Popular sentiment in Constantinople opposed the decree, and when the Turks captured the city, the union ceased. However, the council's definition of doctrine and its principles of church union (unity in faith, diversity in rite) have proved useful in subsequent church talks.
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Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
7 July
Patronal Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle
13 July @ 7:30amHomeless Feeding & Outreach
17 July @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
20 July @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
22 July @ 9:30am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
27 July @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
27 July @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass
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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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