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!

18 May 2006 - Diocesan Synod

Schedule:

• 10:00 am – Morning Prayer at St. Mary’s followed by Standing Committee
• Luncheon on your own
• 1:30 pm – Synod convenes in the Venezia Room
• 4:00 pm – Recess for Synod Mass
• 5:30 pm – Mass at St. Mary’s (including Requiem for Departed Priests)
• Dinner on your own

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18 May 2006 - Diocesan Synod

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29 April 2006 - Congratulations to Joe and Ingrid Ronderos

Congratulations to Joe and Ingrid Ronderos who were joined in Holy Matrimony today at St. Luke’s. Joe is the son of Fr. Luis Ronderos, serving as rector at St. Luke’s. Fr. Ronderos celebrated, with Canon Clifford Bulloch assisting as Deacon, and Bishop Henry King presiding. This was Fr. Ronderos’ first time celebrating a marriage service, and he did fine. Eunice Park accompanied the service on the mostly repaired church organ, and Ken Kubo served as Cantor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the happy couple (and the relieved Father).

Almighty God, giver of life and love, bless Joe and Ingrid joined this day in Holy Matrimony. Grant them wisdom and devotion in the ordering of their common life, that each may be to the other a strength in need, a counselor in perplexity, a comfort in sorrow, and a companion in joy. And so knit their wills together in thy will and their spirits in thy Spirit, that they may live together in love and peace all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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26 April 2006 - National Day of Prayer 2006

The 55th annual National Day of Prayer is Thursday, 4 May 2006. Please join in praying the 2006 Prayer for the Nation at noon today.

2006 Prayer for the Nation, Dr. Henry Blackaby

Oh Heavenly Father, You have made Yourself known to us as a nation by Your mighty works throughout our history. From the beginning, You have been with us through many wars and conflicts; Your right arm has saved us. We have been amazingly and graciously blessed.

Today, we confess our sin of not responding to Your right to rule in our lives and our nation. Too often we have despised and rejected Your will while imposing our own, and we are now facing the consequences of our disobedience. Draw us back to Yourself that we may return to Your ways once again. Without You we can do nothing. You have promised that if we honor You, You will once again honor this great nation.

That is our fervent prayer. For Your honor and glory we pray,
Amen.

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26 April 2006 - National Day of Prayer coming soon!

Those who honor me I will honor. – 1 Samuel 2:30

Thursday, 4 May, marks the 55th National Day of Prayer, asking people of faith to join together in prayer for our nation and our world. Governor Schwarzenegger’s message may be viewed here. The National Day of Prayer Task Force asks that we join in prayer at noon (local time).

2006 Prayer for the Nation, Dr. Henry Blackaby

Oh Heavenly Father, You have made Yourself known to us as a nation by Your mighty works throughout our history. From the beginning, You have been with us through many wars and conflicts; Your right arm has saved us. We have been amazingly and graciously blessed.

Today, we confess our sin of not responding to Your right to rule in our lives and our nation. Too often we have despised and rejected Your will while imposing our own, and we are now facing the consequences of our disobedience. Draw us back to Yourself that we may return to Your ways once again. Without You we can do nothing. You have promised that if we honor You, You will once again honor this great nation.

That is our fervent prayer. For Your honor and glory we pray,
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