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28 March 2014


 

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 Third Sunday of Lent
The Third Sunday of Lent

  

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Treasurer's Report

As of 28 February 2014

Gifts Received
$80,459.60

Ministries Funded
$67,615.26

Balance
$12,844.34

Approved Minutes from the February Vestry Retreat may be found by CLICKING HERE
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
The Stations of the Cross

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.  
Easter Flowers

Easter LilyIf 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
Guest Preachers:
Mon. - Fr. Lee Walker
Tues. - Fr. John Crean
Wed. - Fr. Gabriel Ferrer
 
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
Capital Campaign
 
Capital Campaign pledge cards have been mailed. CLICK HERE to download a pledge card. Watch the Capital Campaign Address, which was delivered by John Schleif.
Capital Campaign Address
Capital Campaign Address
 
 
Watch the video below for more information!
 
St. Thomas Capital Campaign - Claiming Our Heritage, Building Our Future
St. Thomas Capital Campaign
Claiming Our Heritage, Building Our Future
Presented by Robert Patrick
Featuring Fr. Ian Elliott Davies & Michael Ensign

In This Issue
Sermons
Stations of the Cross
Lenten Study Course
Easter Flowers
Holy Week & Easter Schedule
Capital Campaign
Sacred Art of Listening
The Rev. Donald Stuart, RIP
Kitchen Klutch
Catalina Island Trip
Coming Soon...
Parking
ePrayer
Quick Links
Laetare Sunday

 

Lections

I Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
St. John 9

Celebrant & Preacher

Fr. Ian Elliott Davies

  

Deacon

Dea. Walter S. Johnson

 
Choir Master
Mr. Jim Keltner

 

Organist

Mr. Jeffrey Parola
Sunday's Music

 

Prelude

"Andantino" and "Moderato" from Vesper Voluntaries
by Edward Elgar
(1857-1934)

 

Offertory Anthem

The Lord is my Shepherd
 

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.

The Rev. Donald Stuart, RIP

   

Tomorrow 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.)

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.

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.

On This Day in 
Christian History 

   

On this day in 1661 Scottish Parliament passed the Rescissory Act, repealing all church-state legislature since 1633 (Charles I's reign). In essence, the act restored the Anglican episcopacy to Scotland and quashed Presbyterianism, which had been the national church since 1638. In 1690 Parliament again established the Church of Scotland as Presbyterian.

Coming Soon...

 

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

  

12 April @ 7:30am

Homeless Feeding & Outreach

 

23 April @ 7:30pm

Vestry Meeting 

 

26 April @ 7:30am

Homeless Feeding & Outreach

 

26 April @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings Latin Vigil Mass

 

28 April @ 10:00am 

County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program 

 

17 May @ 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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