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23 August 2013


 

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.

Sermons

The Dormition and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Dormition and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

 

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12 Singers from LASchola to Accompany 24 August
Latin Vigil Mass 

At the 5pm Latin Vigil Mass TOMORROW singers from LASchola will sing Palestrina's Missa Assumpta est paired with his Assumpta es Maria

This is a rare opportunity to hear this glorious music in the setting for which it was composed. All are invited!

Following the Mass, a Potluck Garden Party will take place in the back garden of the Rectory. Parishioners are asked to bring their favorite dish and enjoy the fellowship! Wine will also be served for a cash donation.
Christening

On Sunday, 25 August, Avila Rose and Berkeley Owen Larkin-Park will be Christened at the High Mass. Food and fellowship will be offered after the Mass in the Rectory Garden. All are invited.
Treasurer's Report 
as of 31 July 2013

Gifts Received
$182,510.10

Ministries Funded
$214,982.68

Balance
($32,742.58)

A note from the Treasurer: Even though the balance above might appear jarring, the budget anticipated this loss during these traditionally slower summer months. We look forward to the fall when the Parish Choir returns and pledge income and non-pledge income return to normal levels. Minutes from the July Vestry meeting are now available by CLICKING HERE. Please do not hesitate to see me if there are any questions or concerns. 

-Brad Chambers, Treasurer
Catechism Class Forming
 
Interested in becoming a member of St. Thomas, or in reinvigorating your knowledge of our faith and worship? It's time to start thinking about joining this year's Catechumen Class. This course, which meets every Saturday beginning 14 September and running right up to the Great Easter Vigil, is required for anyone who wishes to be Baptized, Confirmed, or Received into the Parish Church. It's also open to current Parishioners who are interested in learning more and Reaffirming their commitment to Christ. 

Interested parties should contact the Parish Office to schedule a meeting.

When meeting with Fr. Davies, interested parties are asked to fill-in THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. Clicking on the link and bringing in a pre-answered questionnaire would be helpful but not required. 
Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium

On Friday, 30 August it's Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium! The game, pitting the Dodgers against the San Diego Padres, will begin at 7pm and conclude with fireworks. Bp. Mary Glasspool will throw out the first pitch. Tickets are $15 each. The ticket deadline is imminent. Parishioners wishing to go should contact Canon Greg Larkin as soon as possible.
Official Episcopal Visit

 
 
On Sunday, 1 September Bishop Diane Bruce makes Her Excellency's official Episcopal Visit at St. Thomas. Bp. Bruce will Celebrate & Preach at both the 8am and 10:30am Masses.
Acolyte Refresher Classes

Refresher classes conducted by Efrain Cisneros and Reece Thomson for ALL Acolytes, M/Cs, LEMs and Sub Deacons are being held on Saturdays, 14 & 18 September following the 10am Low Mass. All acolytes are required to attend one of those Saturdays. Please reply to Reece ([email protected]) no later than 7 September 2013 and confirm which Saturday you will be attending.
The Guibord Center Presents
"Imagine a World of Peace"
with Sister Joan Chittister OSB

Guibord Center

Saturday, 21 September
St. John's Pro-Cathedral
514 West Adams Blvd.
7:00pm

In the midst of both natural and human-made tragedies in today's world, Sister Joan presents a new look at the virtue of compassion. After offering her own definition of compassion, Sister Joan will present the scientific and religious/philosophical stances and, finally, the human response. When considering the major global crises for this century, she responds to solutions offered by a noted historian with a creative look at four qualities of compassion that could bring us to a world of peace. 
 
Sister Joan Chittister is an internationally known writer and lecturer, one of the most articulate social analysts and influential religious leaders of this age. For over 30 years she has dedicated herself to advocating for universal recognition of the critical questions impacting the global community and has received numerous awards and recognition for her work. Courageous, passionate and charged with energy, she is a much sought after speaker, commentator and clear voice across all religions. 

Free Admission! Open to everyone! 

A reception follows.

Please plan to arrive by 6:30 to allow for parking instructions. RSVP HERE!
In This Issue
Sermons
LASchola in August
Christening
Treasurer's Report
Catechism
Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium
Official Episcopal Visit
Acolyte Refresher Classes
The Guibord Center
Parish Choir
Parking
Quick Links
The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity

 

Lections

Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 72:1-7
Hebrews 12:18-end
St. Luke 13:10-17

Celebrant & Preacher

Fr. Ian Elliott Davies

  

Deacon

Dea. Walter S. Johnson


Organist
Mr. Jeffrey Parola

Cantors
Ms. Christina Borgioli
Mrs. Sarah Hensley
Ms. Leslie Kaplan
This Weekend's Music

 

Prelude

"Andante" from Serenade in C Minor, K. 388
by Wolfgang A. Mozart
(1756-1791)

 

Offertory Anthem

Stabat Mater
by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
(1710-1736)

 

Post-Communion Anthem

Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben
by J.S. Bach
(1685-1750)
 

Postlude

No. 2 from Zwei Pr�ludien durch alle Dur-Tonarten, Op. 39 

by Ludwig van Beethoven

(1770-1827)

Parish Choir

We thank the Parish Choir for a wonderful year of service culminating with the very successful "Family Follies," the proceeds of which benefit the Choir's annual retreat in September. 

The choir is now on a much-deserved, two-month hiatus. 

We look forward to September when the choir returns to the High Mass.
On This Day in 
Christian History 

   

On this day in 1572 Catherine de Medici sent her son, young King Charles IX of France, into a panic with threats of an imminent Huguenot (French Protestant) insurrection. Frenzied, he yelled, "Kill them all! Kill them all!" In response, Catholics in Parish butchered the Huguenots who had come to the city for a royal wedding. Between 5,000 and 10,000 Protestants died in the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

Coming Soon...

 

Please join us for many Parish activities.  Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online 

   

24 August @ 7:30am

Homeless Feeding & Outreach

 
24 August @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass 
 

26 August @ 9:30am 

County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program  


2 September

Parish Office Closed

 
14 September @ 7:30am

Homeless Feeding & Outreach

 

18 September @ 7:30pm

Vestry Meeting 
 

21August @ 10:30am 

Newcomer Orientation Series 

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.

 

Please make sure to remit your citation to the Parish Office promptly. The City may not dismiss citations that are more than two weeks late.

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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