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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 see more sermons and services go to our YouTube Page!
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Peter Kempson, RIP
Long-time Parishioner Peter Kempson's Requiem will be said Saturday, 9 August at 5pm. Free valet parking will be available, and a catered reception will follow in the Large Parish Hall. All Parishioners are strongly encouraged to attend.
Due to this Requiem, there will be no 5pm Vigil Mass.
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Guest Preacher
 On Sunday, 24 August at both Masses, The Rev. Dr. Andrew Davison, Starbridge Lecturer in Theology and Natural Sciences in the Faculty of Divinity of the University of Cambridge, will serve as Guest Preacher. Fr. Davison has been a tutor in doctrine at both Westcott House, Cambridge and St. Stephen's House, Oxford, and is author of several books, most recently Care for the Dying; The Love of Wisdom; and Why Sacraments?. Fr. Davison is a regular contributor to the Church Times.
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Catechumen Class Forming
Interested in becoming a member of St. Thomas or in reinvigorating your knowledge of our faith and worship? It's time to start thinking about joining this year's Catechumen Class. This course, which meets every Saturday, beginning after Labor Day and running right up to the Great Easter Vigil, is required for anybody who wishes to be Baptized, Confirmed, or Received in the Church. It's also open to a limited number of current Parishioners who are interested in learning more and Reaffirming their commitment to Christ. Interested parties should contact the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with Canon Davies in the coming weeks.
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LASchola
This month LASchola will NOT be accompanying a Latin Vigil Mass; however, on Saturday, 27 September, LASchola returns to the Latin Vigil Mass, and an end-of-summer potluck celebration will follow in the Rectory Garden.
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Staff Appointment
We are pleased to announce that The Very Rev. John E. Crean, Jr., Obl. S.B., Ph.D has agreed to assist Canon Davies. Fr. Crean will be occasionally preaching and celebrating various Masses in addition to other exciting activities being planned.
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Parish Choir
We thank the Parish Choir for a wonderful year of service culminating with the very successful Family Follies. The choir is now on a two-month hiatus, during which time Cantors have been engaged to lead the High Masses. We look forward to September when the choir returns to the High Mass.
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Free Visa & Immigration Seminar
On Saturday, 23 August at 3pm, Nikki Jacobson, Canon Davies' immigration attorney, will present a free visa & immigration seminar in the Large Parish Hall RSVP Here.
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Chambers of Commerce
The Parish Church this month renewed her membership in both the Hollywood and West Hollywood Chambers of Commerce. As a reminder, all members of the Parish are eligible to participate in their programs. Click on the logos below to be taken to their respective websites.
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The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Lections
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Psalm 105:1-11
Romans 10:5-15
St. Matthew 14:22-33
Celebrant & Preacher
Canon Ian Elliott Davies
Deacon
Dea. Walter S. Johnson
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
Ms. Stacey Helley, mezzo-soprano
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Sunday's Music
Prelude
Prélude Liturgique No. 20
by Gaston Litaize
(1909-1991)
Offertory
"As with rosy steps the morn" from Theodora
by G.F. Handel
(1685-1759)
Postlude
Trumpet Voluntary in C Major by Henry Heron (1730-1795)
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1492, Albrecht Durer's art was published for the first time when one of his woodcuts served as the title page for St. Jerome's letters. In a few years, he would become one of the most famous painters and engravers in Germany.
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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
16 August @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
20 August @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
23 August @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
25 August @ 10:00am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
27 September @ 5:00pm
LASchola sings Latin Vigil Mass
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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.
If you receive a ticket, contest the ticket by filling out the form found CLICKING HERE! Contact the Office if you have any issues.
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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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