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2 October 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 Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity
The Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity

 

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

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!

The Annual Every Member Canvass Has Commenced!
    
Be on the lookout for an email/phone call from you Stewardship Ambassador!

2015 Stewardship Prayer
Teach us good Lord to serve Thee as Thou deservest,to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Canon Davies' Vacation Dates

   

Canon Davies will be on holiday now 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.

Our Lady of Walsingham
    
On Thursday, 15 October, the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham will meet to commemorate the Translation of the Statue of Our Lady of Walsingham from the Parish Church in Walsingham to the newly restored Shrine. Mass will be at 7pm at the High Altar. A pot luck dinner meeting will follow immediately after in the Rectory. Following the pot luck supper, Fr. Stuart will present a power-point presentation of the history of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Please bring a dish for the dinner. We will eat whatever you bring!
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! 

 

Let's Talk About Series

    

On Sunday, 25 October following the High Mass, the Let's Talk About series (part of our Stewardship of Faith & Knowledge) continues. This month's subject "Death in the Judeo-Christian Tradition" will be led by David Silvas.

AIDS Walk 
    
The annual AIDS Walk will take place on 11 October.

The Parish of St. Thomas is an annual financial supporter of this event. If you would like to contribute, Christopher Rose will be collecting contributions this Sunday. Checks should be made out to AIDS Project Los Angeles or A.P.L.A. Cash is also welcome. You may also place your donation in the collection plate.

 
The Guibord Center Presents
Decoding Rituals and Symbols of Hinduism 
    

On Saturday, 3 October from 12pm to 2:30pm join The Guibord Center for Decoding Rituals and Symbols of Hinduism, presented at the Hollywood Temple of the Vedanta Society of Southern California. The program will open with a light vegetarian lunch served at noon followed by the talk and discussion.  "Vedanta is one of the world's most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India, Vedanta affirms the oneness of existence, the divinity of the soul, and the harmony of religions. Vedanta is the philosophical foundation of Hinduism; but while Hinduism includes aspects of Indian culture, Vedanta is universal in its application and is equally relevant to all countries, all cultures, and all religious backgrounds." - Taken from the Vedanta Society web site. 

The Hollywood Temple is located at 1946 Vedanta Place, Hollywood, 90068

Registration is a must. Space is limited for this event. CLICK HERE for registration information. 

CLICK HERE to email Christine at the Guibord Center if you have questions.
In This Issue
Sermons
Fleas' Sunday
Stewardship
Canon Davies' Holiday
Our Lady of Walsingham
Mo. Gwynne Guibord
Let's Talk About Series
AIDS Walk
The Guibord Center
Ralph's Community Contribution Program
Parking
Quick Links
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
 
Lections
Job 1:1, 2:1-10
Psalm 19:7-end
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
St. Mark 10:2-16

Celebrant & Preacher
Mo. Shireen Baker
 
Deacon 
Dea. Walter S. Johnson
 
Organist/Choirmstr
Mr. Jeffrey Parola

Tenor Soloist
Mr. Max Miller
Sunday's Music

 

Prelude
Improvisation on 'La�t uns erfreuen'
by Jeffrey Parola
(b. 1979)


Offertory
'For the flowers are great blessings' from Rejoice in the Lamb
by Benjamin Britten
(1913-1976)

Postlude
Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir
by Johann Pachelbel
(1653-1706)
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"
On This Day in 
Christian History 

   

On this day in 1800 slave and lay preacher Nat Turner was born in Southampton County, Virginia. Inspired by biblical texts, the deeply religious and ascetic Turner received visions of liberating his people. On 22 August 1831, he led a major revolt with 60 other slaves, killing 57 white Virginians. 

Coming Soon...

Please join us for many Parish activities.  Here's a sampling of upcoming events - a full list is available online 
  
10 October @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach

12 October
Parish Office Closed

17 October @ 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation Series

24 October @ 7:30am
Homeless Feeding & Outreach

26 October @ 10:00am 
County-USC AIDS Clinic Feeding Program
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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