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!

3 June 2006 - Parish Work Day

Work Day to decorate and clearn the Church for Pentecost begins Saturday at 9:00 am.

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21 May 2006 - XXth Annual Diocesan Synod concludes

The XXth Synod of the Diocese of the Pacific and Southwest, Anglican Rite Catholic Church, concluded on Saturday with the ordination of the Reverend William Leland to the Priesthood. Our congratulations to the newest steward of the Church. In all, 11 clergy and 14 laity attended the Synod. Bishop Seeland tendered his canonically required resignation (age 70 in 2007) which the Synod declined. The 2005 Treasurer’s Report was received with gratitude. Fathers Leland and Ronderos and Mr. Robert Teuchert were elected to serve on the Standing Committee. Father Rasch was appointed by the Bishop for another one year term as well. Father Swan and Mr. Wally Butts were elected to the Consistory Court and Father Rasch was elected as an Associate Judge. Bishop Seeland also appointed the Honorable Robert Lynch as Diocesan Principal Legal Counsel and Bishop Henry King to head the Commission on the Ministry. A canon for nominations in the election of a bishop was eased. A budget of $18,100 was adopted for 2006. In addition to the Ordination Mass, a Solemn High Requiem Mass for departed Priests and a Chrismal Mass (for the blessing of holy oils) were celebrated during the Synod.

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18 May 2006 - XXth Annual Diocesan Synod

This week, St. Mary the Virgin will host the 20th annual Synod of the Diocese of the Pacific and Southwest of the Holy Catholic Church – Anglican Rite. The Synod convenes at 1:30 pm on Thursday, preceded by the Clericus and Standing Committee meetings. Please consult the calendar for a detailed schedule.

The Synod will conclude with a Banquet on Friday night and the Ordination Mass for the Ordination of Deacon William Leland to the Order of Priest on Saturday monring.

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18 May 2006 - Ordination Mass

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18 May 2006 - Diocesan Synod

Schedule:

• 8:00 am – Morning Prayer in the Venezia Room
• 10:00 am – Synod reconvenes in the Venezia Room
• 12:00 pm – Lunch (salad bar) in the Lounge
• 3:30 pm – Mass for Holy Oils at St. Mary’s
• 5:30 pm – Social Hour in the Milano Room
• 6:30 pm – Banquet in the Milano Room (chicken – Bishop’s dispensation)

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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