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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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Evensong & Benediction
Please join us on Saturday, 21 June for our second Evensong and Benediction of the year, this one being for the solemnity of Corpus Christi and will be featuring the works of Victoria, Scarabelli, Morales, Thalben-Ball and others sung by the LASchola under the direction of Jay Tuttle, and accompanied by guest organist Paul Meier.
The Feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for Body of Christ), also known as Corpus Domini, is a liturgical solemnity celebrating the tradition and belief in the body and blood of Jesus Christ and his Real Presence in the Eucharist. It emphasizes the joy of the institution of the Eucharist, which was observed on Holy Thursday in the somber atmosphere of the nearness of Good Friday.
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. Hymns are sung by 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.
All are welcome and a potluck reception will be held in the rectory garden after the service.
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Vestry Report
Approved minutes from the May Vestry meeting may be found by CLICKING HERE.
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St. Thomas Annual Family Follies
Attention all singers, dancers, jugulars, magicians, actors/actress, comedians, instrumentalist etc. It's that time again The annual St Thomas Family Follies. On Saturday July 12th at 7 pm, we will be having a great time with all of our parish family celebrating the various talents that God has given us. No talent too small...Remember... don't hide your talents under a bushel. Please Email Jim Keltner at jimdirects@aol.com for more information about performing.
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Patronal Feast
On Sunday, 6 July what a festive day we shall have! Bishop J. Jon Bruno will preach at both Masses, which will commemorate both our Patron & Protector and our nation's Independence. At the 10:30am High Mass, Fr. Davies' silver jubilee will take place. Following the High Mass, a catered party will take place in the Large Parish Hall.
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Capital Campaign Address
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You can make a pledge at the Capital Campaign table after church or by CLICKING HERE. Thank you. |
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The Guibord Center - A New Community Event Added to 2014 Schedule!
The Guibord Center Advisor Jihad Turk has graciously invited us to return to The Islamic Center of Southern California to once again experience "The Breaking of the Fast: If'tar". This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Muslim fasting during the month of Ramadan, and to enter into conversation with one another about the meaning of fasting in your own faith tradition.
Our first If'tar event in 2012 was filmed and photographed and is available on our web site HERE. For many attendees the best parts of the conversation happened among the participants at each table, and in this case "you had to be there." And then there is the amazing hospitality provided by our hosts for the evening, The Islamic Center. Take advantage of this special opportunity, bring a friend, and invite others to join us at this free event. You may RSVP HERE.
434 S. Vermont Ave.
Sunday, 13 July
6:45-9:00pm
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Corpus Christi Festival Sunday
Lections
Genesis 14:18-20
Psalm 116:9-end
I Corinthians 11:23-26
St. John 6:51-58
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
"Matines" from Triptyque
by Louis Vierne
(1870-1937)
Offertory Anthem
"O Lord, I Will Praise Thee"
by Gordon Jacob
(1895-1984)
Postlude
Fugue in C Minor, BWV 575 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
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Mass Cancellation
On Saturday, 28 June the 5pm Latin Vigil Mass and Compline are canceled due to a wedding.
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Kitchen Klatch
On Saturday, 28 June at 6pm, 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 1599 the Synod of Diamper, sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church, convened in order to correct the errors of Christians in India and bring them into conformity with the teachings of the Church.
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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 June @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings Evensong & Benediction
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
28 June @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
Parish Office closed
12 July @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
16 July @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
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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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