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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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TOMORROW at 5pm LASchola Quartet to Sing Palestrina & Byrd at Latin Vigil Mass
The four-voice Missa lauda Sion is one of the relatively few parody masses in which Palestrina takes one of his own motets as the starting-point for a cyclic setting of the Mass Ordinary.
The motet Lauda Sion of 1563 is itself actually based on a plainsong melody by that name (a chant particular to the Festival of Corpus Christi). The Mass based on it is one of Palestrina's more compact settings, the usual five sections of the Mass text are all present--Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei--outlining relatively small musical structures and being filled with counterpoint of extreme and very enviable efficiency.
The LASchola is comprised of some of the best voices in sacred music in Los Angeles, ranging from quartets to large ensembles, under the direction of Jay Tuttle.
A wine and cheese reception will follow the service.
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Julian Sands' A Celebration of Harold Pinter Discounted Tickets Available
As you are likely aware, Julian Sands will be performing his critically acclaimed production of A Celebration of Harold Pinter at St. Thomas on Saturday, 31 May at 7:30pm as a benefit for our Capital Campaign. If you have pledged to the campaign, or make a pledge prior to the performance, we are offering a 40% discount on General Admission tickets, reducing the price to $30 ($15 for students and seniors). Additionally, if you make a donation of $5,000 or more between today and Wednesday, 28 May, you will receive two VIP tickets (a value of $500) which include a pre-reception with Mr. Sands in the Rectory Garden. Ticket holders at all levels receive free valet parking.
a Capital Campaign pledge card.
In order to benefit from the ticket discount, please write on the back of the pledge card how many discounted tickets you would like to purchase, and include with your pledge and a check for the reduced amount.
If you'd like to attend and would like to purchase your tickets online (at full price), please CLICK HERE.
There will be complimentary wine and a catered reception after the performance. We hope to see everyone there.
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Capital Campaign Address
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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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Thanks!
We wish to thank the following Parishioners who donated towards the upholstery project, which included the kneelers at the Main Altar, Lady Chapel & West Transept, and the chairs in the St. Damien Chapel: John Bollard, Brad & Wendy Chambers, Efrain Cisneros, Terrance Coakley, Michael Ensign, Julie & Peter Heimark, Stephen Kemp, Ken Koonce, Vincent Mazzucchelli & John Thornbury, Robert D. Miller, Reece P. Thomson, Christopher Wagner, and Jenny Williams & Joan Henehan.
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The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Lections
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:7-end
I St. Peter 3:13-end
St. John 14:15-21
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
Prelude
by Jeffrey Parola
(b. 1979)
Offertory Anthem
"If Ye Love Me"
by Thomas Tallis
(1505-1585)
Postlude
Processional by William Mathias (1934-1992)
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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 1533 Bl. Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, declared King Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon null and void: a key moment in the English Reformation.
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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
24 May @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings Latin Vigil Mass
Parish Office closed
14 June @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
18 June @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting 21 June @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
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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