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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Jason Neil Davies, youngest brother of Canon Ian Elliott Davies. Canon Davies has flown back to Wales to be with his family; your prayers and concerns are greatly appreciated. During this trying time we are very fortunate to have Frs. Crean & Stuart and Dea. Johnson available for the Masses and for any pastoral needs; please continue to make appointments through the Parish Office. Canon Davies is presently scheduled to return to the Parish Office on Wednesday, 15 October. 

On Sunday, 5 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (affectionately known as "Fleas' Sunday") will be celebrated at St. Thomas. At the 10:30am High Mass, bring your pets to receive a special blessing. All [properly leashed or contained] pets are welcome!

We are delighted to announce that St. Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood, will present four enchanting concerts of alluring music as part of our first Concert Series in the 2014-2015 season. The entire season will be announced very soon, but please mark your calendars for the inaugural concert, set to take place on Sunday, 12 October at 7:00pm: Chansons of the 14th and 15th Centuries. Stacey Helley's Favolare Project presents an evening of early music, featuring settings of courtly lyrics of longing by Dufay, Binchois, Busnois and other priest-composers. The program also features popular melodies of the Ars Nova and Ars Subilitor, which were the hit tunes of their day. These melodies were quite well-known and often later repackaged as sacred when incorporated into Mass settings. An assortment of voices and early music instruments, including the St. Thomas Memorial Organ, will delight and enthrall in the beautiful setting of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. While all concerts in the series are free, voluntary donations are accepted at the door to benefit the parish and its music program. Please send inquiries to our Organist/Choirmaster, Jeffrey Parola,.

Stacey Helley

For more than one year now, organ builder Weston Harris has been feverishly working to renovate and complete the St. Thomas Memorial Organ. Weston has made significant progress during the first year of this three year project. And, thanks to the inspiring generosity of those who pledged to the St. Thomas Capital Campaign, we can now report that, ultimately, 100% of the $500,000 cost of the Organ Project will be funded either through the Capital Campaign or through funds the Parish receives each year that are specifically designated for special musical projects. Thank you to everyone who has supported this important project!

While much of Weston's initial work on the Memorial Organ has been behind-the-scenes, in the coming months, parishioners will begin to see and experience the fruits of Weston's labor. For instance:

* The west chamber (Swell Organ) will be premiered during the 2014 holiday season. This comprises approximately 26 sets of pipes, or about 1/3 of the entire St. Thomas Memorial Organ. This addition will be quite noticeable since the Swell Organ contains many vibrant tonal colors, such as a French Trumpet, two sets of viola strings, accompanimental ensemble voices, and brilliant clarions. When organist/choirmaster, Jeffrey Parola, plays the Swell Organ, he will use the 3rd keyboard on the console.

* The large rebuilt air blower that is required to power much of the Memorial Organ will be delivered within a few weeks. Weston Harris will then begin installing the blower, and making final preparations in the blower room.

* After the rebuilt blower and Swell Organ are installed, the next phase of the Organ Project will be designing and building the new organ cases at the front of the church. This portion of the project will begin in early 2015. One proposed design for the new organ cases is set forth below:



* A Rohr Schalmei set of "reed" pipes was recently donated to the Organ Project. This voice will become part of the Positiv Organ, which is visible in the west transept.

Once again, thank you to Weston and to all the supporters of the Capital Campaign and the St. Thomas Memorial Organ who have made this project possible. If you have any questions regarding the Organ Project, please see the Project Liaison, Randy Oglesby. Time permitting, Weston Harris has generously offered to give tours of the St. Thomas Memorial Organ to parishioners and to personally answer questions about the project. If you are interested in a tour, please also contact Randy Oglesby. 

Bishop and Native American Elder Steven Charleston enters into a time of deep quiet and prayer in the early hours of the morning and shares messages of healing and inspiration gathered there with an eager audience worldwide.

The Guibord Center is excited and honored to bring Steve Charleston to Los Angeles on Sunday, 11 October 4-6pm for you to experience in person at St. John's Pro-Cathedral (514 W. Adams Blvd).

CLICK HERE for more information. 

CLICK HERE to register. 

All events at the Guibord Center are offered at no charge!

Our Latin Vigil Mass Cantor, Hilary Fraser-Thomson, is a member of the brand-new choral ensemble THE L.A. CHORAL LAB. Their first concert, Introducing the L.A. Choral Lab, is on Friday, 26 September at 8pm, at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. You are warmly invited to come experience a night of beautiful choral music in an intimate setting. The program includes works by Moses Hogan, Eric Whitacre, and Vincent Persichetti, along with new works by local composers. Tickets and more information: www.lachorallab.org  

This Sunday we welcome the Choir back from their summer hiatus! 

The St. Thomas Choir is looking to expand its soprano section. Joining the ranks of the music ministry at St. Thomas the Apostle is a wonderful and enriching way to serve God and our parish community. If interested, please contact our Organist/ Choirmaster, Jeffrey Parola, at for audition information.

On Saturday, 27 September, LASchola will accompany the Latin Vigil Mass with Mass for Five Voices by William Byrd. Following the Mass, a potluck-style garden party will take place in the Rectory Garden. Bring your favorite dish to share. All are invited!

Please note that volunteers for the County USC AIDS Clinic Feeding program will not be meeting this month. Please avail yourself of the next volunteer opportunity on the 27th of October.

On this day in 821 Theodulf, poet, scholar, secretary of education, and bishop of Orleans during Charlemagne's reign was buried. He wrote hymns, among which his best remembered is "All Glory, Laud and Honor / To thee Redeemer King."

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.