e are followers of a Way...

• instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ
• recorded in Holy Scripture
• expressed in the Creeds and Councils of the undivided Church
• celebrated in the Sacraments
• preserved by the teaching of bishops in Apostolic Succession
• observed in the forms of the Anglican tradition

We walk this Way to grow in knowledge and love of our Lord, to strengthen the Light and resist the Darkness within and without, and to strive to live each day within the Word and still within the world. We believe that traditional worship is still valuable and relevant to contemporary society.

If you are seeking a church home or just passing through, please feel welcome.

Come unto me, all ye that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. (Matthew 11:28)

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

So God loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, to the end that all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

We are in need of an organist to play at our services, typically up to 2 hrs for the Sunday service (hymns from the Hymnal 1940 plus service music). We have a new Rodgers Inspire Classic 227 organ and would love someone looking to build their experience to exercise it. Compensation negotiable. Please see our posting at the LA American Guild of Organists website or reach out to Robert Jones (mcgyvr -at- live.com). Thank you!

10 July 2006 - Study Group

The Study Group meets Tuesday at 7 pm at the Stipkovich household. Subject: Church History – Continental Reformation, English Church and American Church history, Anglican Rite Catholic Church

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2 July 2006 -

Father Rasch will be on call for Jury Duty this week. If you need to reach him, please leave a message at (818) 780-1423. In the event of a pastoral emergency, you can phone the Assembly Room at the Van Nuys Courthouse, Monday-Friday, 11:00-12:00 and 2:00-4:00.

The monthly meeting of the Vestry has been transferred to Sunday, 16 July.

We extend our prayers for all – and especially for those travelling – for a safe and happy holiday weekend. Please remember those who currently serve in harm’s way in the defense of our country and freedom throughout the world, and also those who through the years have sacrificed so much in the service of our nation.

“O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
between their loved homes and the war’s desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just
and this be our motto, “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!”
Francis Scott Key, “The Star-Spangled Banner”

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27 June 2006 - Study Group

The Study Group meets Tuesday at 7 pm at the Stipkovich household. Subject: Church History – Early Church & Heresies.

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25 June 2006 - Independence Day Celebration Mass

Commemorative Independence Day Celebration Mass to mark the event in our nation’s history. The service will include color guard, patriotic hymns, the singing of the National Anthem, and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Be present to offer your prayers of support for all those engaged in the preservation of human freedom and dignity.

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23 June 2006 - Praying for Church Unity

This is a time of trial for the Anglican Communion, and in particular for our brethren in the Episcopal Church (PECUSA) who have completed their General Convention this week. The election of Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church marks the first recorded time a woman has served as primate of one of the 38 branches of the Anglican Communion. This historic milestone was overshadowed by continued dissension within the Convention over the Windsor Report and the Convention’s response. At least one diocese in Texas has filed for alternate pastoral oversight, and the Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa has offered to provide alternate jurisdiction to all those in need.

In Christian charity, please pray for the Anglican Communion, for the Episcopal Church as an institution, and for our brothers and sisters in Christ who make up that Church and who seek to walk in His ways amid the turmoil of change.

O gracious Father, we humbly beseech thee for thy holy Catholic Church; that thou wouldest be pleased to fill it with all truth, in all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, establish it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it. Heal the pain of thy people caused by these unhappy divisions. Take away all hatred and prejudice and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord; that as there is but one Body and one Spirit, and one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favour and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honourable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogancy, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

from The Book of Common Prayer