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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
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To view more sermons, go to our
St. Thomas YouTube page!!!
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Capital Campaign
Pledges Exceed $400,000!
The spirit of generosity is thriving at St. Thomas! In the last two weeks, we've received some awesomely generous pledges. Parishioners are stepping up with large and small commitments that are fueling an exciting momentum. We truly are Claiming our Heritage and Building our Future.
Last week, we updated you on Weston Harris's masterful organ renovation and completion project. Another critical project being funded by the Capital Campaign is the repair and stabilization of our stained glass windows.
If you've not already pledged, your commitment is important. Please contact the church office and we'll arrange for a capital campaign volunteer to contact you. All of us need to pledge generously from the resources God has given us.
a Capital Campaign pledge card.
In 2013, the Vestry of St. Thomas commissioned a professional Feasibility Study to obtain input from the Parish regarding several potential capital projects, and to provide a recommendation regarding a possible Capital Campaign. One of the projects studied was the repair and stabilization of the stained glass windows in the Church. As depicted in the historical photographs below, these windows were installed when the present Church was built in 1930.
However, age, sun, and weather have not been kind to the stained glass windows at St. Thomas. After more than 80 years, they are in desperate need of repair and stabilization.
 | | Window leading that is falling apart |
 | | Stained glass window that is dangerously beginning to warp |
The importance of repairing and stabilizing the stained glass windows was made abundantly clear during the Feasibility Study. Those parishioners who participated in the study confirmed that the Parish strongly supports embarking on a Windows Project to repair and stabilize our historic stained glass windows. Therefore, when the Vestry voted to move forward with the Capital Campaign in the Fall of 2013, the Windows Project was identified as a top priority for the Campaign.
St. Thomas has obtained a bid from Glass Horizons (www.glasshorizons.com) to repair and stabilize all of the stained glass windows at St. Thomas for $65,875.00. Should Glass Horizons be ultimately selected as the contractor for the Windows Project, the anticipated work would take place on site (with scaffolding or a scissor lift) and would include repairing, resoldering, reputtying, reglazing, and waterproofing all the stained glass windows in the Church, as needed. The cost of the Windows Project will undoubtedly increase by the time the Parish raises the required funds through the Capital Campaign. Still, the Vestry is committed to ensuring that the work that is eventually performed in connection with the Windows Project is top notch and that the project proceeds in an efficient and economically responsible manner.
One way parishioners can participate in the Capital Campaign is to sponsor one of the stained glass windows at St. Thomas as a memorial or dedication to family members, friends, or to a departed loved one. Paid over five years, the suggested $5,000 donation to sponsor a stained glass window is only about $83 per month. If two parishioners combine to sponsor a window, the cost is only about $42 per month. Regardless of the project that speaks to you, we hope and pray that you will join the dozens of other parishioners who have already pledged to support the St. Thomas Capital Campaign - Claiming Our Heritage/Building Our Future.
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Tickets Now Available for Julian Sands Performing Pinter
CLICK HERE for tickets! On Saturday, 31 May at 7:30pm Julian Sands will perform "A Celebration of Harold Pinter" as a benefit for the St. Thomas Capital Campaign. Originally a memorial to Pinter presented by Julian at St. Thomas shortly after Pinter's death, it went on to become a highly acclaimed theatre piece, directed by John Malkovich, and performed at the Edinburgh Festival and later in New York City. A limited number of $250 VIP tickets, which include best seating and pre-show Q&A with Julian Sands in the Rectory Garden, are available. $100 premium seating & $50 general admission tickets are also available ($25 for seniors and students). All tickets include post-show reception and valet parking. All proceeds will go to the Capital Campaign. Please help make this event a success. We send our many thanks to Julian.
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Life Line Screening
On Tuesday, 10 June, 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 ($70) - Ultrasound scan of carotid arteries that screens for buildup of fatty plaque - a leading cause of strokes.
2. Heart Rhythm Screening or Atrial Fibrillation ($70) - 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 ($70) - 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 ($60) - 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 (888) 653-6450. Not only will you receive a $10 discount off any package priced $139 and up, but St. Thomas will also receive a $10 donation for any member that signs up through this number and attends the screening. (NOTE: St. Thomas only receives the donation if you pre-register by phone).
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Organ Project Update
CLICK HERE to view an update on the Organ Project.
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The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Lections
Acts 7:55-end
Psalm 31:1-6
I St. Peter 2:2-10
St. John 14:1-14
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
Chorale
by William Mathias
(1934-1992)
Offertory Anthem
"Lord that descendedst"
by Eric Gritton
Postlude
Trumpet Tune by Andrew Carter (b. 1939)
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Altar Flowers
There are available dates in June for Altar Flowers. Each week costs $125; sign-up sheets are located in the Large Parish Hall. If there is not a sponsor on a particular Sunday, flowers will not be provided.
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On Sunday, 15 June following the High Mass, the annual Ministry Fair will be held. Participants will be provided a small card, which will be marked as they visit each of the ministries represented. After the Fair, one card will be chosen at random, and its owner will be given a small gift for his or her participation. Details to follow as the event draws near.
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Kitchen Klatch
On Saturday, 28 June following the 5pm Latin Vigil Mass, the Kitchen Klatch will meet at Jessica Kostasky & Walter Tanner's residence. The Kitchen Klatch is a wonderful opportunity for Parishioners to gather, cook a meal, share recipes, and engage in wonderful fellowship. See Marty Wolfe for details.
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 583 St. Brendan the Navigator, founder of a Celtic monastery in Clonfert, Ireland, died. Some Irish scholars have asserted that St. Brendan was among the first Europeans to reach America, nine centuries before Columbus.
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Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
Newcomer Orientation Series
21 May @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
24 May @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
24 May @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings Latin Vigil Mass
Parish Office closed
14 June @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
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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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