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!

22 January 2006 - Save the Dates

The next All Deanery Parish Mass and Luncheon will be at St. Ignatius, Riverside, on Saturday, 18 February, beginning with Mass at 10 am.

The Women’s Prayer Breakfast originally scheduled for Saturday, 28 January, has been postponed due to Bishop Seeland’s illness. Please keep him in your prayers as he recovers and stay tuned for a new date.

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21 January 2006 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Rev. Darnell Coleman, a long-time friend of St. Mary’s and an ordained Baptist minister, will be preaching at the 10 am service to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

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18 January 2006 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Sunday, 22 January, Rev. Darnell Coleman will preach at the 10 am service to commemorate the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Rev. Coleman is an ordained Baptist minister. This marks the third year he has graciously agreed to speak.

The Rev. Paul Wattson, co-founder of the Society of the Atonement, conceived of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (usually observed 18-25 January) in 1908. It has changed and evolved over the years with the tides of Christian outreach and ecumenism.

O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Saviour, the Prince of Peace; Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our 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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23 December 2005 - Christmas Blessings!

Prayers and well-wishing to you and your families for a safe and blessed Christmas season!

Our schedule of services for the season:

• 12/24 – 10:30 pm – Christmas Eve High Mass of the Nativity with Carols (Carols start at 10:30, Mass begins at 11:00 pm)
• 12/25 – 10:00 am – Christmas Day Choral Mass
• 1/1 – 10:00 am – New Year’s Day (Feast of the Circumcision) Low Mass

Almighty and everliving God, thou hast given us a new revelation of thy loving providence through the first Advent of thy Son Jesus Christ to be born of the Virgin Mary: Grant that as he shared our mortality, so may we share his eternity in the glory of thy kingdom, through the same Jesus Christ who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and evermore. Amen.

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20 December 2005 - Christmas Party

A Christmas Party for the parish family will be hosted by Gretchen Martin at her home. Dinner will be provided. There will be a wrapped gift exchange ($10 or less) and carol singing. Please save the date and plan to attend. Sign up in the parish hall or contact Gretchen directly. You may also e-mail for more information.

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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