eNews
4 September 2015


 

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.

Sermons

The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity

 

To see more sermons and services go to our YouTube Page!

Ralph's Community Contribution Program
  
It is now time to re-register your Ralph's Rewards card to benefit St. Thomas EVEN IF YOU REGISTERED YOUR CARD AS RECENTLY AS AUGUST. 

Every time registered Parishioners use their Ralph's card at checkout, the company contributes a percentage to the Parish (NOTE: You must use a physical card; entering your phone number at checkout does NOT benefit the Parish). To confirm that you are one of the 36 households contributing, look at the very bottom of your next receipt. It should say that Ralph's is making a donation to St. Thomas on your behalf.

If you shop at Ralph's and would like to help the church at no cost to you (and no cost to your personal Ralph's Rewards), simply register your card:

Go to www.ralphs.com

Sign in (or sign up if it's your first time)

Click "My Account" or your name under "Welcome back!"

Scroll down to the "Community Rewards Section" and click "Enroll" or "Re-Enroll" if you have previously registered.

Type "84981" (without quotes) in the search box.
Automatic Payments

Click on "St. Thomas the Apostle Parish" and then click "Enroll"
Canon Davies' Vacation Dates

   

Canon Davies will be on holiday from 15 September through 10 October. 


 

During this time, Mo. Shireen Baker will be covering all of his Masses.


 

Other Masses will continue to be covered by our friends, the clergy of Holy Trinity, Covina, Frs. Stuart, De Muth & Peyton.

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

   

 

On 4 October, The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (affectionately known as Fleas' Sunday) will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood. 

 

At the 10:30am High Mass, bring your pets to receive a special blessing. All [properly leashed or contained] pets are welcome!

Mother Guibord Returns!

    

On Sunday, 18 October, The Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, Mother Gwynne Guibord returns to St. Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood to preach at both Masses! 

 

In This Issue
The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
 
Lections
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125
St. James 2:1-10, 14-17
St. Mark 7:24-end

Celebrant & Preacher
Canon Ian Elliott Davies
 
Deacon 
Dea. Walter S. Johnson
 
Organist/Choirmstr
 
Mr. Jeffrey Parola

Cantor
Mr. John Thornbury
Sunday's Music

 

Prelude

Sarabande from 
Sonata in E Minor 
by C.P.E. Bach
(1714-1788)


Offertory

Allemande from 
Sonata in E Minor
by C.P.E. Bach

Postlude

Gigue from
Sonata in E Minor
by C.P.E. Bach
On This Day in 
Christian History 

   

On this day in 1842 after a 284-year hiatus, construction of the Cologne Cathedral continued. In 1880, the cathedral was completed to the original plan.

Coming Soon...

Please join us for many Parish activities.  Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online 
  
7 September
Parish Office Closed

12 Sepember @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach

19 September @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series

26 September @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach

28 September @ 10:00am 
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program

12 October
Parish Office Closed
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.

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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