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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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Christmas & Epiphany Schedule
WEDNESDAY, 24 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS EVE
5:00pm - Family Mass with Sermon & Hymns
11:00pm - Midnight Mass with
Sermon & Choir
THURSDAY, 25 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS DAY
10:30am - High Mass with Sermon & Choir
FRIDAY, 26 DECEMBER
ST. STEPHEN'S DAY
5:00pm - Boxing Day Party in the Rectory
7:00pm - Low Mass
SUNDAY, 28 DECEMBER
THE HOLY INNOCENTS
8:00am - Low Mass with Sermon
10:30am - High Mass with Sermon & Choir
WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER
NEW YEAR'S EVE
10:30pm - Low Mass followed by alcohol-free
New Year's Eve Potluck Party
SUNDAY, 4 JANUARY 2015
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
8:00am - Low Mass with Sermon
10:30am - High Mass with Sermon & Choir
TUESDAY, 6 JANUARY 2015
THE EPIPHANY
7:30pm - High Mass with Sermon & Choir
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Christmas Hospitality
CHRISTMAS EVE
Join us for a Dessert and Savory Reception after Midnight Mass. The Hospitality Committee would like to invite any Parishioner who would be interested in making or purchasing a savory or dessert treat to contact Christopher Wagner or Donald Cummings
BOXING DAY
On 26 December from 4pm to 7pm there will be an Open House Potluck at the Rectory. All are welcome!
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Following the 10:30pm Mass, a non-alcoholic potluck celebration will take place in the Large Parish Hall.
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Seasonal Cleaning of Church
On Saturday, 20 December following the 10am Low Mass, Parishioners are encouraged to attend the Semi-Annual Cleaning of the Parish Church. Supplies and lunch will be provided. While this is an all-day affair, any amount of time contributed will be appreciated.
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Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in the Large Parish Hall following the High Mass on Sunday, 18 January 2015. At this meeting, the Congregation will elect four new Vestry persons to serve a three-year term, and four delegates & two alternate delegates to represent St. Thomas at the Annual Diocesan Convention. Those interested in standing for the Vestry or representing the Parish at the Diocesan Convention must request a nomination form from and submit paperwork to the Parish Office on or before Thursday, 8 January in order to be nominated. Those seeking the Vestry need to meet with Canon Davies prior to the Annual meeting in order to understand the specifics of the ministry.
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lections
II Samuel 7:1-11, 16
The Magnificat
Romans 16:25-end
St. Luke 1:26-38
Celebrant
Preacher & Deacon
Canon Ian Elliott Davies
Organist/Choir Mstr
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
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Sunday's Music
Prelude
Improvisation on "Veni Emmanuel"
by Jeffrey Parola
(b. 1979)
Offertory
Ther is no rose of swych virtu
by English Anonymous
(15th Century)
Postlude
Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 699 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1734 Count Nicholaus von Zinzendorf, founder of the modern Moravian church and pioneer in ecumenism and missions, was recognized as a minister by the theology faculty of Tubigen, 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
22 December @ 10:00am
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
25 December - 2 January
27 December @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
17 January @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
10 January @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
14 January @ 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
24 January @ 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, 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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