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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
 | | The Second Sunday of Lent |
To view more sermons, go to our
St. Thomas YouTube page!!!
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Stations of the Cross
Every Friday of Lent following the 7pm Mass, join us for Stations of the Cross. Please avail yourself of this seasonally penitential service.
For those wishing to following the Way of the Cross at home, click on the video link below:
 | | The Stations of the Cross |
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Lenten Study Course
 On Wednesdays during Lent, following the 7pm Mass, the Lenten Series course will be offered. This year's Lenten Study is following Love Songs & Reproaches: Passionate Conversations with God by William Countryman. A limited number of books will be available for sale in the office for $16 per book; one may also find this book on his own. Each week a Parishioner pre-selected by the Rector will lead in a theological, spiritual and literary discussion of several of Countryman's 100 poems. About the book: Countryman grapples with the reality of evil and loss, as well as hope for fulfillment of life. The author takes liberties with the scriptures in order to explore them with new seriousness and argues with both God and scripture freely in the process.
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Evensong & Benediction
 | | Jeffrey Parola, Organist |
Evensong originates from the Monastic Hours and consists of the distinctive portions of the ancient Offices of Vespers and Compline. In Choral Evensong the Choir traditionally sings the appointed Psalm, the Canticles and Responses on behalf of the Congregation. The musical setting can be simple or elaborate and can date from before the English Reformation to the present day.
Benediction is the liturgy of praise and worship focused on the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. The word 'Benediction' refers to the solemn blessing with the Eucharistic Host (contained in the precious monstrance) over the People.
 | Jay Tuttle,
LASchola Director |
Our Solemn Evensong and Benediction on March 22, 2014 at 5:00PM takes place in Lent. Lent is the penitential period of forty days that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at Easter. Some Christians observe Lent with various forms of fasting and penitence: fasting to exercise restraint and grow in spirit; penitence to remind us of our humanity and our weakness. Our need to humbly take stock of ourselves and become closer to our neighbours and to God is the expectation here.
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Easter Flowers
 If you would like to contribute toward the cost of Easter flowers and decorations, please fill out the yellow form, which will be provided in the Order of Service, and return it with your donation to the offering plate or Parish Office no later than Sunday, 13 April. The suggested donation is $25. You may also contribute via PayPal by clicking the "Donate" button below. Please provide your dedication ("In memory of..." or "In thanksgiving for...") in the special instructions section of your PayPal payment.
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Holy Week & Easter Schedule
13 April - Palm Sunday 7:30am - Morning Prayer 8:00am - Low Mass & Blessing of Palms 9:45am - Holy Rosary 10:30am - High Mass with Procession & Blessing of Palms 4:30pm - Evening Prayer
14-16 April - Mon-Wed of Holy Week
7:30am - Morning Prayer
6:00pm - Confessions
6:30pm - Evening Prayer
7:00pm - Low Mass Followed by a Light Soup
Supper in the Rectory
17 April - Maundy Thursday
7:30am - Morning Prayer
6:30pm - Office of the Triduum
7:30pm - Mass of the Institution of the Lord's
Supper, Mandatum, Stripping of the Altar, and All-Night Vigil Before the Blessed Sacrament in the St. Damien Chapel
18 April - Good Friday
7:00am - Meditation on the Sorrowful Mysteries
of the Holy Rosary
7:30am - Office of the Triduum
12:00pm - Stations of the Cross followed by Holy
Rosary
6:00pm - Confessions
6:30pm - Office of the Triduum
7:30pm - Mass of the Pre-Sanctified and
Veneration of the Cross
19 April - Holy Saturday
7:30pm - Pontifical High Mass of the Vigil of the
Most Holy Feast of the Resurrection with Bishop Catherine Roskam
20 April - Easter Day 7:30am - Morning Prayer 8:00am - Choral High Mass of the Most Holy Feast of the Resurrection 9:45am - Holy Rosary 10:30am - Choral High Mass of the Most Holy Feast of the Resurrection 4:30pm - Evening Prayer |
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Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign pledge cards are being mailed beginning over the weekend. CLICK HERE to download a pledge card. Watch the Capital Campaign Address, which was delivered last weekend by John Schleif.
 | | Capital Campaign Address |
Watch the video below for more information!
 | St. Thomas Capital Campaign
Claiming Our Heritage, Building Our Future |
Presented by Robert Patrick
Featuring Fr. Ian Elliott Davies & Michael Ensign
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The Second Sunday of Lent
Lections
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
St. John 4:5-42
Celebrant & Preacher
Fr. Ian Elliott Davies
Deacon
Dea. Walter S. Johnson
Choir Master
Mr. Jim Keltner
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
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Sunday's Music
Prelude
Ach Gott, vom Himmel siech' darein
by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
(1562-1621)
God is a Spirit
by W. Sterndale Bennett
(1816-1875)
There are no postludes in Lent, which is symbolic of the abstinence of the Season. Following the dismissal, the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament will be placed on the Altar, and the People will be invited to meditate in silence, prayer and contemplation.
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The Rev. Donald Stuart, RIP
On Saturday, 29 March at 10am a Memorial Service for the Rev. Donald Stuart, RIP, father of Fr. Mark D. Stuart, will take place at Claremont UCC (233 Harrison Ave.)
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Kitchen Klatch
On Saturday, 12 April following the 5pm Latin Vigil Mass, the Kitchen Klatch will once again meet at Chris Fornicola's residence. This is a wonderful opportunity for Parishioners to gather, bring a dish for the potluck, and engage in wonderful fellowship. Contact Marty Wolfe for more details.
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Parish Trip to Catalina Island
On Saturday, 26 April, celebrate spring with the St. Martin's Guild on Catalina Island! This all-day trip has always been very fun for St. Thomas Parishioners and friends. If you are interested in going, contact Marty Wolfe for pricing and more details.
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1556, after denying earlier forced recantations, Archbishop of Canterbury Bl. Thomas Cranmer, a crucial figure in the English Reformation and author of the Book of Common Prayer, was burned at the stake by Queen Mary. He reportedly thrust his arm into the flames saying that the hand that had signed the recantations should be the first to burn.
This evening we'll commemorate Bl. Thomas Cranmer with a Mass at 7pm.
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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
22 March @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings Evensong & Benediction
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
Newcomer Orientation Series
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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.
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.
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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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