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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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Guest Preacher
 On Sunday 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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Join the St. Thomas Choir!
Music is a vital and essential part of our devotion and identity as members of our beautiful parish, and serving in music ministry is an excellent way to make a profound impact on the spiritual life of our community. The St. Thomas Choir is looking for parish members who are interested in serving the parish as music ministers, who possess a solid singing voice, and who approach ministry and music-making with optimism and openness. If interested, please contact our Organist/Choirmaster, Jeffrey Parola, or speak to him after High Mass.
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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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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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Vestry Report
Approved minutes from the July Vestry meeting are now available by CLICKING 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 Dormition and Asssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lections
Acts 5:12-16
Psalm 145:1-7
I Corinthians 4:9-15
St. Luke 22:24-30
Celebrant
Canon Ian Elliott Davies
Preacher
Fr. Andrew Davison
Deacon
Dea. Walter S. Johnson
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
Ms. Stacey Helley, mezzo-soprano
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Sunday's Music
Prelude
"Arabesque" from
24 Pièces en style libre
by Louis Vierne
(1870-1937)
Offertory
An Evening Hymn
by Henry Purcell
(1659-1695)
Postlude
"Cortège" from 24 Pièces en style libre by Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 565 Celtic missionary and abbot St. Columba reportedly confronted the Loch Ness Monster and became the first recorded observer of the creature. "At the voice of the saint, the monster was terrified," wrote his biographer, "and fled more quickly than if it had been pulled back with ropes."
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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
25 August @ 10:00am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
1 September
Parish Office Closed
13 September @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
17 September @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
20 September @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
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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