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 December 2010 - Christmas Service Schedule

Service Schedule for the Christmas Season

• 24 December – 10:30 pm – Christmas Lessons and Carols
• 24 December – 11 pm – Solemn High Mass of the Nativity
• 25 December – 10 am – Christmas Day Mass with Hymns
• 26 December – 10 am – Christmas I / Feast of St. Stephen

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17 December 2010 - Memorial Service

Robert King, longtime parishioner, usher, and friend, entered into his heavenly reward last week. Memorial services will be held at the church on Saturday at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to charitable causes, in particular those which provide dentistry services to those who could not otherwise afford them.

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26 November 2010 - English Gradual Plainchant Books Now Available Again!

For many High Church Anglican congregations, the desire to have the sung Minor Propers has been hampered by the English Gradual being out of print. For new congregations, obtaining a new copy has been difficult. The wait is over – RSCM has issued a softcover reprint of the 1983 edition of the Propers, including a supplement with propers for the Mary feasts and several other saints. The contents are identical to the 1983 printing, with just the addition of the November 2010 reprint copyright.

• The English Gradual: Part I, The Ordinary
• The English Gradual: Part II, The Proper
• The English Gradual Supplement

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24 October 2010 - All Saints Sunday

Next Sunday, we will celebrate a High Mass on “All Saints Sunday”, being the Sunday nearest the Feast of All Saints (1 November). 31 October is All Saints’ Eve, from which comes the name “All Hallows Eve” (aka, Hallowe’en). At the 10 am Mass, the Sacrament of Holy Confirmation will be administered to recent candidates who attended the adult study sessions. If you have a family member who recently departed this life, please provide the name to the Bishop this week for remembrance at the Altar at next Sunday’s Mass.

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24 October 2010 - Thirty-First Anniversary

Sunday, 7 November, marks the Thirty-First Anniversary of the founding of the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin. A sermon on stewardship is planned, in anticipation of Stewardship Sunday, 28 November.

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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