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 A word to the Episcopal Church
from the House of Bishops
[March 15, 2016] The House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church, meeting in retreat March 11 - 15 at Camp Allen in the Diocese of Texas, unanimously approved the following "Word To The Church."
A Word to the Church
Holy Week 2016
On Good Friday the ruling political forces of the day tortured and executed an innocent man. They sacrificed the weak and the blameless to protect their own status and power. On the third day Jesus was raised from the dead, revealing not only their injustice but also unmasking the lie that might makes right.
In a country still living under the shadow of the lynching tree, we are troubled by the violent forces being released by this season's political rhetoric. Americans are turning against their neighbors, particularly those on the margins of society. They seek to secure their own safety and security at the expense of others. There is legitimate reason to fear where this rhetoric and the actions arising from it might take us.
In this moment, we resemble God's children wandering in the wilderness. We, like they, are struggling to find our way. They turned from following God and worshiped a golden calf constructed from their own wealth. The current rhetoric is leading us to construct a modern false idol out of power and privilege. We reject the idolatrous notion that we can ensure the safety of some by sacrificing the hopes of others. No matter where we fall on the political spectrum, we must respect the dignity of every human being and we must seek the common good above all else.
We call for prayer for our country that a spirit of reconciliation will prevail and we will not betray our true selves.
Preventing gun violence:
Task force has resources for congregations
The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force of the Diocese of Los Angeles is committed to educating, equipping and engaging parishes for sustained efforts to reduce gun deaths and injuries. On average, 92 people are killed by gun violence each day. Many of these tragedies are preventable. To assist congregations, the task force has created a resource folder with information on gun violence prevention that is relevant to all areas of parish life. The folder contains resources for worship, adult education, and children, familes and youth. The topics, which are wide-ranging, include information on gun suicide, mental illness and guns, safe storage of guns, and domestic abuse, with suggestions on how parishes can engage in prevention in these areas. In addition, learning to respond compassionately to gun violence that takes place in the congregation or larger community can help deal with feelings of fear, grief, and helplessness. Copies of the resource folder are available from Virginia Classick, task force co-chair, at vclassick@aol.com or 818.225.0410. The task force, which has been active for several years, now operates in cooperation with the Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), as directed in a resolution adopted by the 120th annual meeting of Diocesan Convention in December 2015.
 Save the date:
2016 Dodger Stadium night set
Canon Greg Larkin has announced that Episcopal Night 2016 at Dodger Stadium will be Friday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. The Dodgers will play the San Diego Padres. Fireworks will follow the game. Ticket information soon will be sent to Dodger Night coordinators in each congregation.
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Second Episcopal Church teacher named to top 25 list
A second Episcopal school teacher has been named in Parenting OC Magazine's list of top 25 schoolteachers, in addition to Ingrid Andrews of St. Margaret's School, San Juan Capistrano, whose award was noted here last week.  Sheryll Grogan teaches advanced math students in a high school equivalent algebra program for 7th and 8th grade students at St. John's Episcopal School, Rancho Santa Margarita.. She has also served as science department chair for the past 12 years and has been instrumental in helping research and establish a science program that provides hands-on laboratory experiences, while developing St. John's STEAM approach to teaching and learning. Grogan plans and coordinates the sixth grade trip to Catalina Island while still making time to travel to Williamsburg and Washington D.C. with our 8th grade students. in addition to her position at St. John's School, she is also the director of children's ministries at St. John's Church, which includes its annual Vacation Bible School for 250 students each June.
REQUIESCANT
 The Rev. Sione Halapua
May 12, 1940 - February 29, 2016
The Rev. Sione Halapua, former rector of Church of the Ascension, Tujunga, died Feb. 29 in Chico, California. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Simon's Church, 623 N Hagar Street, San Fernando 91340 (818.361.3317). He is survived by his daughter, Ofa, and son-in-law, Fenerick Walrus. His wife, Anne Halapua, also a priest of the Diocese of Los Angeles, died in 2006. Born May 12, 1940 in Nukualofa, Kingdom of Tonga, Halapua earned graduate degrees at the Claremont School of Theology, and also studied at St. John's Baptist College in Figi and St. John's College in New Zealand. Ordained to the diaconate in 1972 and to the priesthood in 1973 by Bishop Francis Eric Bloy of the Diocese of Los Angeles, he served at various times at St. Simon's, San Fernando (1989 - 1990); St. Mark's Church, Altadena (1975 - 2000); Ascension, Tujunga (1975 - 1987); and Church of the Ascension, Sierra Madre (1974 - 1975).
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 Events & announcements ...
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Estate sale to benefit historic Monrovia parish
St. Luke's Church, Monrovia, has been given an unusual bequest. The entire contents of several high-end houses have been donated to the historic church, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. St. Luke's will host an estate sale April 14 - 17 to dispose of the items, with proceeds benefiting its maintenance fund and ministries. Items for sale include furniture, objects d'art, artworks, lighting fixtures, patio furniture, rugs, kitchen and tabletop items, Christmas decorations and more. Sale days and hours are Thursday, April 14 - Sunday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each day. The sale is being handled by estate sale coordinator Zoe TeBeau of Claremont, with appraisals and review by the auction house of John Moran & Associates of Monrovia. For more information and photos, visit Zoe TeBeau's website here.
 Musical setting of Christ's passion to be screened
during Holy Week
Easter Mysteries, a musical retelling of Christ's death and resurrection from the perspective of his disciples and followers, will be screened in a number of Southland cities at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22 by Fathom Events. The music, libretto and lyrics are by Tony Award-winning Broadway producer John O'Boyle. Danny Goldstein is director of the motion picture, with musical arrangements and music direction by Milton Granger. According to O'Boyle, the film records a live production of the original stage play, a version of which was performed some 15 years ago at St. Margaret's Church in Annapolis, Maryland, during Bishop Mary Glasspool's tenure as rector. The cast consists of Broadway veterans who have performed in such hits as Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Porgy and Bess and Phantom of The Opera. According to the Easter Mysteries website, "The story is a celebration that sheds a new light onto the biblical figures of Christ's story in human terms - ordinary people with hopes, dreams and fears, uncertain of what lies ahead." A trailer is here. Screenings will be held March 22 in Aliso Viejo, Apple Valley, Burbank, City of Industry, Covina, Irvine, Lancaster, Ontario, Orange, Oxnard, Rancho Mirage, Riverside and Thousand Oaks. For a full list of theaters and locations and ticket ordering information, click here. Most tickets are priced at about $18.
Haiti meeting to focus on
moving toward sustainability
The Diocese of Los Angeles and the Diocese of Haiti have close ties through school partnerships, the kind of relationships that will be part of "The Haiti Connection 2016 Conference," which will convene April 6 - 8 at the Montana Hotel in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The conference will bring together more than 150 Americans and Haitians to share information, learn from one another, and become inspired about mission in Haiti. Clergy, seminarians, and lay leaders from the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti meet together with teams from Episcopal and Presbyterian churches, schools, and non-profit groups to talk about this year's theme of sustainability in mission. The conferences have been held about every two years since 1992. Canon Serena Beeks, executive for schools, will represent Diocese of Los Angeles schools. Read more here.
New Stations of the Cross to premiere
at Holy Nativity, Westchester Holy Nativity Church, Westchester, will host a modern version of the Stations of the Cross, titled "Ours to Bear," by Loyola Marymount University senior Sean Eckhardt, beginning on Wednesday, March 23. There will be an opportunity to meet the artist during the opening, which will begin with a light repast and a discussion of these relevant works of art, informed by the Black Lives Matter movement, at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 310.670.4777, email to holynativity@sbcglobal.net or visit holynativityparish.org. Holy Nativity is located at 6700 W 83rd Street, Westchester (Los Angeles) 90045. Pictured is Station 14: Jesus is laid in the tomb.
St. Mark's School speaker to focus on
developmental differences between boys, girls
St. Mark's Episcopal School, Upland will complete this year's Speaker Series with "Developmental Differences of Boys and Girls During the School Years" on Monday, April 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Louise Macatee, counselor at Campbell Hall, North Hollywood, will speak on gender imbalance, and discuss how boys and girls are wired and learn differently, focusing on students in kindergarten through eighth grade, and strategies for dealing with the differences. All are invited. St. Mark's is located at 330 E.16th Street, Upland. For more information, call the school at 909.920.5565
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This week around the diocese ...
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SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Called to the Wall
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: jenniferhughes1969@gmail.com
The fifth annual Lenten Via Crucis pilgrimage to the U.S./Mexico border in support of immigrants will begin at the Cathedral Center and make three stops before arriving at the border for a final procession along the beach, ending with Eucharist at the wall between California and Mexico. The theme for this year is Uniendo Nuestras Familias, "Uniting Our Families." For more information, see the Episcopal News article here.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 4 p.m.
Renewal of Ministry: Institution of Paula Vukmanic
St. Francis' Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274
Information: 310.375.4617
Bishop J. Jon Bruno will institute the Very Rev Paula Vukmanic as the fifth rector of St. Francis' Church. A reception will follow the service; childcare will be available. Clergy: cassock, surplice, red stole.
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MONDAY, APRIL 4, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Big Bang Cosmology and Divine Creation:
The New Physics and the Old Metaphysics
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara 93101
Information: 805.965.7419
The Science and Religion Study Group of Trinity Church presents Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. Consolmagno has been at the Vatican Observatory since 1993. His research explores connections between meteorites, asteroids, and the evolution of small solar system bodies; observing Kuiper Belt comets with the Vatican's 1.8 meter telescope in Arizona; and applying his measure of meteorite physical properties to understanding asteroid origins and structure. Along with more than 200 scientific publications, he is the author of a number of popular books, including Turn Left at Orion (with Dan Davis) and, most recently, Would You Baptize an Extraterrestial? (with Father Paul Mueller, SJ). He also has hosted science programs for BBC Radio 4, been interviewed in numerous documentary films, and appeared on The Colbert Report. In 2000, the small bodies nomenclature committee of the IAU named an asteroid, 4597 Consolmagno, in recognition of his work. In 2014 he received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences for excellence in public communication in planetary sciences. In-depth discussion will follow Consolmagno's presentation. The event is free; a free-will offering will be received.
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This week in liturgy and the arts ...
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica for Lent
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Choral Eucharist with All Saints' Choir Schola performing Orlando Lassus' Missa Super "Mon Coeur se recommande à vous" and Tristis est anima mea" FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 p.m.Pieta: Choral Laments for Holy Week and Beyond
St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church 2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los OlivosInformation: 805.688.4454 or info@SMITV.org To be performed by The Adelfos Ensemble, a 16-member chamber choir based in Santa Barbara under the direction of Temmo Korisheli, including compositions by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Carlo Gesualdo, Pablo Casals, Jean Mouton, Thomas Weelkes and others. Tickets: $20; $15 for student and seniors. A reception will follow the concert. SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 5 p.m.Latin Vigil Mass with the LASchola
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church 7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90046 Information: 323.876.2102 A quartet of singers will accompany the Liturgy with William Byrd's Mass for 4 Voices and other works. Please join in this deeply spiritual evening, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 12:30 p.m.The Way Of Our Cross Procession
St. George's Episcopal Church 808 Foothill Blvd., La Canada 91011 818.790.3323 or office@saintglc.org Begins in front of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills (1700 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge 91011) and will end at St. George's Church.People are asked to bring palms to carry along the route. The Way of Our Cross is based on Jesus' challenge to "take up our cross." Those participating will follow the cross down Foothill Blvd, making six stops along the way to examine six fundamental teachings of Jesus, and how we may or may not fully participate. SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 4 p.m.
Palm Sunday Concert
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Sreet, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562. 420.1311
The Chancel Choir will presents a concert of music to help prepare for Holy Week.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 4 p.m.
Ninth Annual Women's Evensong Invitational
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016
Evensong in Lent will be sung by the women of the St. Luke's Choir and guest singers, including the trio from Magnificat by J.S. Bach and the premiere of a new Preces and Responses by Kent Bennett Jones, director of music at St. Luke's.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 7:30 p.m.
A Service in the style of Taizé
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Led by Parish Choir in the intimate setting of All Saints' Chapel.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 7:30 p.m.
Holy Week: Tenebrae
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Featuring the Our Saviour Choir and guests, directed by Canon Philip Smith.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 6 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Liturgy
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
1175 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino 91108
Information: 626.793.9167
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica on Maundy Thursday
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Sung by All Saints' Choir: Orlando de Lassus' Missa "Bella Amfitrit' altera"; Craig Phillips, "Peace is my last gift"; and Maurice Duruflé's "Ubi caritas" and "Tantum ergo."
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 12 noon and 6 p.m.
Solemn Collects and Veneration of the Cross
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
1175 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino 91108
Information: 626.793.9167
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 12:10 p.m.
Good Friday Service
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
All Saints' Choir will sing Craig Phillips' Passion According to St. John and Tomás Luis de Victoria's Reproaches.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 7 p.m.
Good Friday Service: Fauré's Requiem
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
830 W. Bonita Avenue, Claremont 91711
Information: 909.626.7170
The Requiem and other special music will be performed by St. Ambrose's choir, Credamus.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 8 p.m.
Great Vigil of Easter
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Led by All Saints' Choir with the Modern Brass Quintet. Featuring Edward Bairstow's Sing ye to the Lord; and This joyful Eastertide (arr. Charles Wood).
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 7 p.m.
The Great Vigil of Easter
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
1175 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino 91108
Information: 626.793.9167
Kindling of the Pascal fire and the first Mass of Easter.
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Recurring Services ...
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The worship services or events listed here occur on a regular basis; weekly or monthly. Note that some are suspended on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Holy Week. Please check with individual churches for exceptions to the regular schedule.
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