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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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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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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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St. Martin's Social Guild
On Saturday, 22 August, the St. Martin's Social Guild will have a Water Park Adventure! All Parishioners are invited to join in this fun event! The caravan carpool will depart from the church parking lot at 9am. The cost will be about $40 per person. See or call Marty Wolfe for details.
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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 Dormition and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lections
Revelation 11:19--12:6, 10
Psalm 45:10-end
Galatians 4:4-7
St. Luke 1:46-55
Celebrant & Preacher
The Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce
Deacon
Canon Ian Elliott Davies
Organist/Choirmstr
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
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Sunday's Music
Prelude
Movement from L'Orgue Mystique, no. 53, "In Assumptione B.M.V."
by Charles Tournemire
(1870-1939)
Offertory
Ave Maria
by Tomás Luis de Victoria
(1548-1611)
Postlude
Fugue in C Minor, BWV 575
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Canon Davies' Vacation Dates
Canon Davies will be on holiday from 21 September through 9 October.
During this time, Mo. Shireen Baker will be covering all of his Masses.
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On This Day in
Christian History
On this day in 1248 construction of the Cologne Cathedral began.
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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
Homeless Feeding & Outreach
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
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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