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Last Week's Sermon
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This Sunday at the Parish
LECTIONS
St. Luke 19:28-40 (Gospel of the Palms) Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 19:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 St. Luke 22:14--23:56 (Gospel of the Passion)
CELEBRANT & PREACHER
Canon Ian Elliott Davies
DEACON Dea. Walter S. Johnson
MASTER OF THE MUSIC
Mr. Jeffrey Parola
PRELUDE
Improvisation on 'St. Theodulph'
by Jeffrey Parola
(b. 1979)
OFFERTORY
God be in my head
by John Rutter (b. 1945)
There are no organ postludes in Lent, which is symbolic of the abstinence of the Season. At the end of the High Mass Liturgy, you are invited to meditate in silence, in prayer and contemplation.
HYMNS
"All glory, laud and honour"
"Ride on, ride on in majesty!"
"Cross of Jesus"
"My song is love unknown"
"Who is this with garments gory" |
Today in
Christian History
On this day in 1314 thirty-nine Knights Templar were burned at the stake in Paris. Though few others besides Dante championed the innocence of the oft-maligned military order, most scholars now agree with him. Created to protect pilgrims going to the Holy Land, the order had become wealthy after the crusades. Perhaps because of jealousy, they were accused of sodomy, blasphemy, and heresy. |
Ongoing Ministries Calendar
19 March - 5:00pm
LASchola accompanies the Latin Vigil Mass
26 March - 7:30am
Homeless Breakfast & Outreach
9 April - 7:30am
Homeless Breakfast & Outreach
16 April - 10:30am
Newcomer Orientation
20 April - 7:30pm
Vestry Meeting
23 April - 5:00pm
LASchola accompanies the Latin Vigil Mass
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Everyone who lined the streets had a different reason for waving those palms. Some were political activists; they'd heard Jesus had supernatural power, and they wanted to use it to free Israel from Roman rule. Others had loved ones who were sick or dying. They waved branches hoping for physical healing. Some were onlookers merely looking for something to do, while others were genuine followers who wished Jesus would establish himself as an earthly king. Jesus was the only one in the parade who knew why he was going to Jerusalem - to die. He had a mission, while everyone else had an agenda.
Bill Hybels
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On Saturday, 19 March at 5pm the LASchola will sing at the Latin Vigil Mass. A quartet of singers will accompany the Liturgy with William Byrd's Mass for 4 Voices and other works. Please join us for a deeply spiritual evening, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Click here for more information on the LASchola, including ways to support their ministry to our parish.
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Semi-Annual Church Cleaning
On Saturday, 19 March following the Low Mass, Parishioners are invited to help clean and decorate the church for Palm Sunday. Any amount of volunteer time that can be given will be appreciated. Lunch will be provided.
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| Easter Flowers
If you would like to contribute toward the cost of the Easter flowers and decorations, please either (1) fill out the form inserted in Sunday's Order of Service and return it with your donation to the offering plate or Parish Office or (2) click on the "donate" button below by Sunday, 20 March. If you choose to donate online, please email the Parish office with your dedication ("in memory of..." or "in thanksgiving for...")
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Easter Festivities
Following the Great Vigil of Easter, a potluck dessert reception will take place in the Parish Hall. Please bring your favorite dessert to the kitchen before the Mass. This will be wonderful fellowship with the Bishop!
On Easter Day at 9:45am children of all ages are invited to bring their Easter baskets to the entrance of the Rectory Garden for an Easter Egg Hunt!
The Easter Bunny will be present as well for photos!!!
All eggs and coloring books will be supplied.
On Easter Day from 9am until 10:30am, a brunch will be served in the Parish Hall. Our own Eddie Garcia and his helpers will be cooking a wonderful continental breakfast. A suggested donation of $10 will be appreciated.
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Stations of the Cross
Fridays during Lent following the 7pm Mass, join us for Stations of the Cross. All are welcome to this seasonally penitential service.
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"Could ye not watch with me one hour?"
The sign-up sheet for the all-night vigil of prayer before the Altar of Repose on Maundy Thursday, 24 March, is available at the back of the church. The Vigil will take place in the St. Damien Chapel from the end of the Maundy Thursday liturgy to Friday at 7:30am with a meditation on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and Office of the Triduum. Various books and icons will be available for Watchers. All Parishioners are strongly encouraged to participate.
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Holy Week & Easter Schedule
Holy Week Guest Preachers Monday - The Rev. Fr. Nat Katz Tuesday - The Rev. Fr. Vincent Schwann Wednesday - Ms. Brit Bjurstrom
20 March - Palm Sunday
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am Low Mass with Blessing of Palms
9:30am Holy Rosary
10:30am High Mass with Procession & Blessing of Palms
4:00pm Evening Prayer
21-23 March - Monday through Wednesday of Holy Week
7:30am Morning Prayer
6:00pm Confessions
6:30pm Evening Prayer
7:00pm Low Mass with Sermon followed by a light soup supper
in the Rectory
24 March - Maundy Thursday
7:30am Morning Prayer
6:30pm Office of the Triduum
7:30pm Mass of the Institution of the Lord's Supper, Mandatum,
Stripping of the Altar, and All-Night Vigil Before the Blessed Sacrament in the St. Damien Chapel
25 March - Good Friday
7:30am Meditation on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy
Rosary followed by the Office of the Triduum
12:00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Holy Rosary
6:30pm Office of the Triduum
7:30pm Mass of the Pre-Sanctified & Veneration of the C
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26 March - Holy Saturday
7:30pm Pontifical High Mass of the Vigil of the Most Holy Feastof the Resurrection with Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce
27 March - Easter Day
7:30am Morning Prayer
8:00am High Mass of the Most Holy Feast of the Resurrection
9:45am Holy Rosary
10:30am High Mass of the Most Holy Feast of the Resurrection
4:30pm Evening Prayer
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The "Let's Talk About" series, an adult education series sponsored by Stewardship of Faith & Knowledge, begins this year with an interesting course called "The God We Know" which will be covering the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives of God. The first session begins on 3 April with Canon Ian Elliott Davies discussing the Christian perspective. The course continues on 17 April with Mr. Jihad Turk, President of Bayan Claremont School of Theology with a presentation on the Muslim perspective, and on 1 May a guest speaker TDB will be discussing the Jewish perspective. All sessions begin in the Large Parish Hall after the High Mass. All Parishioners and their friends are very welcome to attend.
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Donations are requested (socks, wash clothes, unopened travel-size personal care items) to be distributed to the homeless on Saturday, 23 April at our foot-washing event, which will take place during a Breakfast Club. There will be a collection bin at the back of the church for all donations. All are welcome to attend the event as well!
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The Episcopal News Weekly
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St. Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood is an Episcopal Parish in the Anglo-Catholic tradition.
Come to St. Thomas just as you are: A child of God and an inheritor of God's grace!
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