St Francis of Assisi Festival Sunday

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At 5pm on Saturday, 18 October, 

a Requiem for Elizabeth Sofra, TSSF 

will take place in the Parish Church

 Dear Parishioners,

Having just returned from Merthyr Tydfil (our family's home in Wales) I am jotting down a quick message to express the gratitude of my parents, John and Janis, my brother Richard and his partner Janice O'Neill and myself for the utterly tremendous outpouring of support, love and graciousness from all of you at this painful time. My parents are heart-broken, as you might well imagine, and want you ALL to know that they regard St Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood as part of OUR world-wide family- each of you have been a blessing to us and your condolences and expressions of love have been an immense comfort. My Mum and Dad will be here from the beginning of February, 2015. Thank you for your patience as I return to work and begin to catch up with all of you. Thank you for your friendship- ALL of you!

I would like to mention, in particular, thanks to Ms Julie Heimark, Mr Chris Wagner, Mr John Bollard, the Clerk, Treasurer and Vestry, Mr Joseph Warren, Mr Michael Ensign, Mr Ray Beaty, Ms Len Leatherwood, Mr Eddie Garcia, Mr Paul Tournay and Mr Lee Cox- as well as our Clergy team who have all been emotionally and practically involved.

Rest eternal grant unto Jason, O Lord, and let light + perpetual shine upon him.

With my love and prayers, always,
Canon Ian Elliott Davies
 

If you've attended a daily Mass or a daily Office in the last few months, you may have noticed wood clamps on some of the pews in the Church. These clamps are evidence of the ongoing pew restoration project undertaken by parishioner, Michael Williamson. Through this project, Michael - a very fine wood craftsman - will be repairing all of the pews in the Church! While the 1930's pews are of very high quality, more than 80 years of wear and tear has taken its toll. After observing these problems, Michael agreed to take on this massive project as a personal gift to the Parish from him, and his wife Shelley.

Between the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 Masses on Sundays, you may also have noticed two parishioners quietly working on the stage in the Large Parish Hall with boxes of documents. Like Michael and the pew restoration project, parishioners, Stan Shipley (an architect) and Laura Stalker (the Associate Director of the Huntington Library) saw that St. Thomas desperately needed to organize its many historic documents and photographs so they can be preserved for future generations. Thereafter, Stan and Laura embarked on the document preservation project as a gift to St. Thomas.

During this stewardship season, these are just two examples of the incredible generosity of our parishioners. Please join Fr. Davies and the Vestry and Wardens of St. Thomas in thanking Michael, Shelly, Stan, and Laura for their wonderful gifts to our beloved Parish. 

Approved minutes from the September Vestry meeting are now available on our website. CLICK HERE to download.

Fr. Mark D. Stuart invites all Parishioners to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (100 N Third Ave. Covina) on Sunday, 9 November for a very special Evensong Service at 4pm commemorating the 100th anniversary of Remembrance Day. 

Under the auspices of Daughters of the British Empire in CA, Royal Canadian Legion Western Zone, British United Services Club, and American Legion, those who gave their lives in the service of their country will be honored with a traditional program of music and prayer. 

 Canon Ian Elliott Davies will be the guest preacher. 

In order to plan the service & reception effectively, an RSVP is requested.  RSVP HERE 

On Sunday, 9 November at 3pm at Wilshire Boulevard Temple (3663 Wilshire Blvd) "Jewish Sacred Texts" will take place. Learn about the Torah from Rabbi Beau Shapiro in the magnificent, newly-renovated Wilshire Boulevard Temple, founded in 1862 (as Congregation B'nai B'rith).

Space is limited, so don't delay! 

CLICK HERE for more information.

CLICK HERE to register. 

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

CLICK HERE to see and download free pictures taken by Jeff Knight  this past Sunday at the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.

On Sunday, 19 October at 7pm, the pleasure of your company is requested at a concert reading of "Limberlost - the Musical" by parishioner Helen Slayton Hughes and music by Dana Lewis Howell. The reading will take place at St. Marks, Glendale (1020 N Brand Ave), and Helen's birthday party will follow. Seating is limited RSVP HERE.

On this day in 108 according to tradition, St. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, was martyred. The Apostolic Father closest in thought to the New Testament writers, St. Ignatius wrote seven letters under armed guard on his way to Rome - some asking that the church not interfere with his "true sacrifice."

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, contest the ticket by filling out the form found CLICKING HERE! Contact the Office if you have any issues.