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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
| Corpus Christi Festival Sunday |
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To see more sermons and services go to our YouTube Page!
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Kitchen Klatch
On Saturday, 20 June at 7pm Parishioners are invited to the next Kitchen Klatch social event, which will take place at the residence of Chris Fernicola (824 N. Pass Ave., Burbank). The Food theme will be "Greek Night". If you are unable to bring Greek food items, bring Ouzo or Greek wine. This is a great opportunity for Parishioners to meet, cook together and enjoy fellowship. For more information and for directions, contact Chris at (310) 625-0118.
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Altar Flowers
There are quite a few available Sundays throughout the summer and rest of the year for Altar Flower sponsorship. This is a great way to remember a loved one or celebrate an occasion. We request a donation of $125 per Sunday, which can be shared by a couple of Parishioners (both of whom would be allowed a dedication).
Since the Altar Flowers are paid by a self-sustaining fund, if there isn't a sponsor for a particular Sunday, no flowers will appear on the Altar for that Sunday.
If you'd like to sign up, please do so on the chart located in the Large Parish Hall or contact the office to request availability.
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The Search Committee for our new Coadjutor Bishop wants to hear from you: they are seeking to listen to the perspectives of every member of our congregations throughout the Diocese of Los Angeles. Please share your perspective with them at one of the following listening sessions. Each session is two hours in length. Please register in advance by clicking on the Parish name of your chosen session:
ST JOHN'S PRO-CATHEDRAL (514 W. Adams Blvd.) - Saturday, 27 June at 10am
ST. MARK'S CHURCH, VAN NUYS (14646 Sherman Way) - Sunday, 12 July at 4pm
THE CATHEDRAL CENTER (840 Echo Park Ave.) - Saturday, 18 July at 5pm
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, PASADENA (132 N. Euclid Ave.) - Sunday, 26 July at 2pm
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The Guibord Center
On Saturday, 27 June from 10am to noon, join us as The Guibord Center returns to breathtaking Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights. If you can't get to China you can still experience a magnificent traditional Chinese Buddhist mountain monastery. Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple, in our own back yard, is one of the largest in North America. Learn about the instruments used in the service: Wooden Fish; Big Gong; Drum and Bell; and Ten Offerings. Find the true meaning of the symbols: Lotus; Bodhi Tree; Buddha's Footprint; and Mudras (hand gestures). All this and more will be explored, with your questions welcomed. Our presentation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Afterwards you can enjoy a wonderful vegetarian buffet meal at the monastery, wander the beautiful grounds, sample tea and visit the bookstore and the museum. Registration and information CLICK HERE.
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
3456 Glenmark Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
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BULLETIN UPDATE
We have been greatly encouraged by the support which we have received since the launch of Anglican Catholic Future in 2013 from many people across the Church of England who are keen to see the renewal of our Catholic witness during this time of rapid change. We have also secured the support of lay leaders in the Church through our new Board of Patrons:
- The Earl of Halifax
- Canon Professor Sarah Foot, Christ Church Oxford
- Ben Bradshaw MP
- Sir Jonathan Philips, Warden of Keble College
ACF has a compelling vision for our growth and development during the next five years. We are working hard on our publications, resources for parishes, and opportunities for support, fellowship and mission:
- We are working with a US publisher to bring a wide range of leaflets on basic Christian faith and practice from a catholic Anglican perspective to a UK audience.
- We have organised well-attended study days on vocation, sacramental theology and mission.
- We have organised a residential, and a series of study days, for ordinands - with more coming.
- We held a national festival in Southwark Cathedral last year which was a great encouragement that an open-minded Catholic vision still thrives in the Church of England.
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The Third Sunday After Trinity
Lections
I Samuel 17:57--18:5
Psalm 133
II Corinthians 6:1-13
St. Mark 4:35-end
Celebrant & Preacher
Deacon
Dea. Walter S. Johnson
Guest Organist
Mr. Daniel-Paul Lozier
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Sunday's Music
Prelude
Allegro in B minor
by Johann Walter
(1496-1570)
Offertory
Prelude in D Major
by Cesar Franck
(1822-1890)
Postlude
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
by Flor Peeters
(1903-1986)
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"Let's Talk About" - July
On Sunday, 19 July, the "Let's Talk About Series" continues. This month's subject, "Ecumenism" will be led by the Rector's Warden, John Bollard, following the High Mass.
John Bollard, currently the Rector's Warden at St. Thomas, has been a member of our parish since 2010. John spent eight years as a Jesuit in the San Francisco Bay Area and has graduate degrees in Education and Theology. He works in administration at UCLA and he and his husband have been in Los Angeles since 1999.
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 325 Bishop Hosius, a delegate at the Council of Nicea, announced the newly written Nicene Creed. Countering Arius, who taught that "there was a time when the Son was not," the creed describes Christ as "God from very God, begotten not made."
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Please join us for many Parish activities. Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online
Newcomer Orientation Series
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
27 June @ 5:00pm
LASchola accompanies the Latin Vigil Mass
3 July Parish Office Closed
5 July Patronal Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
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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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