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11 October 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


 

St  Francis of Assisi Festival Sunday
St Francis of Assisi Festival Sunday

 

To view more sermons, go to our 

St. Thomas YouTube page!!!

Life Line Screening

On Tuesday, 22 October, the Parish will once again host Life Line Screening sponsored by St. Vincent Medical Center. Life Line Screening will be offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not part of a routine physical. Screenings to be offered are:
  1. Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening ($60) - Ultrasound scan of carotid arteries that screens for buildup of fatty plaque, a leading cause of strokes.
  2. Heart Rhythm Screening or Atrial Fibrillation ($60) - A quick and easy test using EKG electrodes placed on the arms and legs to identify the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat.
  3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening ($60) - Ultrasound screening for an abdominal aneurysm (enlargement) that could lead to a ruptured aorta.
  4. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening ($60) - Evaluates for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the lower extremities, which increases the risk of heart disease.
  5. Osteoporosis Risk Assessment ($35) - Ultrasound screen of the heel for bone mass density. Osteoporosis is painless and silent in its early stages.
  • Package A (includes tests 1-4): $139
  • Package B (includes all 5 tests): $149
Register today by calling (800) 324-9458 or visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. Not only will you receive a $10 discount off any package priced at $139 and up, but St. Thomas will also receive a $10 donation for any member that signs up through this number or website and attends the screening. (NOTE: St. Thomas only receives the donation if you pre-register by phoning or visiting the website).
Stewardship Meditation
 
 
 
I Will Be Responsible
 
Is generosity learned or inherited? Most people learn about generosity from their parents, or other close family members, or from important role models in their lives. One of the most familiar stories in the Scriptures is the "Good Samaritan" (Luke 10:30-37). In this story a man walking down the road from Jerusalem to Jericho becomes a symbol recognized by people who don't even know much about the Christian faith. And yet the concept of giving of oneself to care for others crosses almost all cultural barriers.

Why does this story make such an impression? It is not one's position or profession in life. It is not the order in which the persons appear. It is how each person responds to an opportunity to practice generosity. Sometimes the opportunity is in the most unexpected circumstances.

The Samaritan is not expected to be generous to a Jew. His action cuts through the stereotypes. His behavior is truly counter-cultural. Jesus calls us to giving behaviors that are counter-cultural also. People who are generous have an opportunity to do the unexpected, even if this is not the daily expectation in their culture.

How do we as Christians practice generous living in a culture that seems to be moving further away from our faith practices? We turn to examples from Scripture and those close to us. It is by developing generous practices in our life and looking for ways to demonstrate these practices that we both reflect Christ and teach others. It is important to take a moment and consider how you have demonstrated generosity recently and how others may have learned from your example.

Prayer: O God of abundance, open my eyes to see those who are truly generous around me. Help me to be prepared for the unexpected and to be generous in unexpected ways. May I understand how my living influences the lives of others. Amen. 
The Guibord Center Presents
A Special Community Celebration "Out of Darkness Into Light"

Guibord Center

Saturday, 19 October
St. John's Pro-Cathedral
514 West Adams Blvd.
8:00pm


"Out of Darkness Into Light" is an interfaith concert based on the Seven Pillars of Wisdom to benefit the homeless and hungry of Los Angeles. Featured performers include Julie Delgado, Bill Elk Whistle Neal, Dervish Aziz, Norik Manoukian, Annie Lieberman, Bassem Al Rashidi, Maya G, Ron Kenan, Joselyn Wilkinson, Katyanna Zoroghlian, Yuval Ron, Temple Alia Choir with Cantor Mike Stein, VBS Choir with Chris Hardin and Cantor Phil Baron, Singing Oasis Choir, members of the Yuval Ron Ensemble, and additiona congregational choirs from the Los Angeles area.

In lieu of admission fee, please bring a supermarket gift card donation to benefit the homeless and hungry via two Los Angeles based charities: Housing Works and Hope Net. It is also suggested purchasing cards from Target, K-Mart, Costco, Smart&Final, etc.

Please plan to arrive by 7:15 to allow for parking instructions. RSVP HERE!
In This Issue
Sermons
Life Line Screening
Stewardship
The Guibord Center
Healthcare Workshops
Parking
Quick Links
The Twentieth Sunday After Trinity

 

Lections

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
Psalm 66:1-11
II Timothy 2:8-15
St. Luke 17:11-19

Celebrant & Preacher

Fr. Ian Elliott Davies

  

Deacon

Dea. Walter S. Johnson

 
Choir Master
Mr. James Keltner

 

Organist

Mr. Jeffrey Parola
This Weekend's Music

 

Prelude

Petit Canon
by Nadia Boulanger
(1887-1979)

 

Offertory Anthem

From the rising of the sun
by F.A. Gore Ouseley
(1825-1889)
 

Postlude

Improvisation

by Nadia Boulanger
(1887-1979)
Two Healthcare Workshops to Offer Assistance with Covered California Enrollment

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Committee plans to present two free workshops to Chamber members (since St. Thomas is a member, all Parishioners are welcome) offering detailed assistance with the Covered California enrollment process. A Covered California certified agent will be available to offer an overview of healthcare reform regulations, Covered California enrollment procedures, and comparisons of alternative plans. The two workshops will be held at the Hollywood Chamber Conference Room (7018 Hollywood Blvd) on Monday, 14 October 3-5pm and Tuesday, 15 October 12-2pm. Attendance is limited to 30 individuals per session. First come first serve. The event will be free to attend. Validated parking for $4 is available at Roosevelt Hotel. Register online: 
On This Day in 
Christian History 

   

On this day in 1521 Pope Leo X converred the title "Fidei Defensor" (Defender of the Faith) upon England's Henry VIII for his tract "The Assertion of the Seven Sacraments," written against Martin Luther. Three popes and 13 years later, King Henry severed all ties with Rome, making the Church of England a separate church body.

Coming Soon...

 

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

   

12 October @ 7:30am

Homeless Feeding & Outreach

 

14 October

Parish Office Closed

 

19 October @ 10:30am 

Newcomer Orientation Series 

 

20 November @ 7:30pm

Vestry Meeting 

 

26 October @ 7:30am

Homeless Feeding & Outreach

 
26 October @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings the Mass 

 

28 October @ 10:00am 

County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program 

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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