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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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NO LASCHOLA TOMORROW!
Although the Latin Vigil Mass will still be said at 5pm tomorrow, the LASchola will NOT be accompanying the Mass.
We apologize for any confusion on this.
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NO SUNDAY SCHOOL/CHILDCARE AVAILABLE THIS SUNDAY
Due to a family celebration out-of-town, our Sunday School teacher/childcare provider will not be present to care for the children.
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Parish Health Ministry
On Sunday, 26 July at the High Mass, Canon Davies will bless the partnership of our Parish Health Ministry and Providence Center for Community Health Improvement. Following the High Mass, there will be an introduction to the Health Ministry, Parish Nurse, and Providence. The Parish Health Ministry is available for all Parishioners. They are hoping for full, active participation from Parishioners to help this program thrive.
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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 29 August 2015 (save major holiday weekends) 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 Parishioners should contact the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with Canon Davies in the coming weeks. Only 12 slots available! |
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Bishop Bruce Visiting St. Thomas!!!
 On Sunday, 16 August (The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary), Bp. Diane Bruce will the Celebrant and Preach at both Masses!
At the High Mass, Her Excellency will Confirm and Receive this year's Catechumens.
After the High Mass, stick around for her discussion "Stewardship of Earth vs Living a Wealthy Life Regardless," part of our "Let's Talk About" series.
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On Sunday, 23 August, the annual Ministry Fair will be held after the High Mass. Interested in becoming more involved in the Parish? Spend some time looking at options and talking to your fellow Parishioners about opportunities to volunteer a bit of your time.
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Roll Up Your Sleeves!
On Sunday, 30 August, available from 9am to 1pm in the Parish Hall, get your free flu vaccine courtesy of Walgreens, Providence and the St. Thomas Health Ministry. There will be a limited supply, which will be available first come, first serve.
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LGBT Ministry at
All Saints' Bevery Hills
On behalf of the All Saints' LGBT Ministry, and in celebration of the fact that this diocesan group name starts with Gathering LGBT Episcopalians... I would like to invite you all to a summer BBQ we are having at the rectory (506 N Camden Dr., 90210) on Sunday, August 30th from 2-5pm. If you are not burnt out from pride, it would be a great time to catch up and make new friends!
Proceeds help support the monthly brunches we throw at the LA LGBT Youth Drop-in Center. We have to cap the number of people, so please RSVP if you can.
Jason Franklin
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills
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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:
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, PASADENA (132 N. Euclid Ave.) - Sunday, 26 July at 2pm
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The Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Lections
II Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
Ephesians 3:14-end
St. John 6:1-21
Celebrant & Preacher
Deacon
Dea. Walter S. Johnson
Organist
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
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Sunday's Music
Prelude
Improvisation
by Jeffrey Parola
(b. 1979)
Offertory
The Ground
Postlude
8 Kleine Praeludien und Fugen, No. 5, BWV 557
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St. Martin's Social Guild
On Saturday, 22 August, Parishioners who like to slide & swim are invited to join the guild at "Water Park Fun" from 11am to 4pm. Call Marty for details!
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1725 John Newton, author of "Amazing Grace" and other hymns, was born in London. Converted to Christianity while working on a slave ship, he hoped as a Christian to restrain the worst excesses of the slave trade, "promoting the life of God in the soul" of both his crew and his African cargo. In 1764 he became an Anglican minister and each week wrote a hymn to be sung to a familiar tune. In 1787 Newton wrote Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade to help William Wilberforce's campaign to end the slave trade.
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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
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
15 August @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series
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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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