Almighty God, giver of every good gift:
Look graciously on your Church, and so guide
the minds of those who shall choose
a bishop for this Diocese,
that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care
for your people and equip us for our ministries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
- BCP, page 818
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Scores of happy St Patrick parishioners celebrated the blessings to our community on a rainy February 1st evening. As folks entered Stevenson Hall they were greeted with a glass of Champagne and a hall decorated with red checked cloths on festive Italian-themed candle lit tables, with center pieces sporting Italian flags and greenery. Fairy lights added to the festive atmosphere as the 74 guests were serenaded by guitar playing vocalists Marshall Ward and Bruce Ahlvin.
 Local wines and assorted beverages were served and a sumptuous buffet, prepared by The Pasta King, delighted the hungry partiers. The Best Ever Brownie Bar, created by our amazing St Patrick’s Bakers capped off the feast.
The after-dinner program featured Priest Doyle welcoming everyone and expressing her gratitude for the people of St. Patrick's which was echoed by Bob Wohlsen, the new Sr. Warden. The heart of the program was when Russ Engle, former Sr. Warden and Master of Ceremonies, called upon each of the 34 ministries, committees and individuals, to have the chairperson acknowledged, and all the members of each group to raise their hands.
 
In addition, Russ acknowledged parishioners who had at any time served the church, and also asked all those new to the parish to please stand. How heartening it was to see so many new members to our parish!
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It was astonishing to see, in one place, the sheer number of groups that help to make St. Patrick's the wonderful place that it is.
Priest Doyle acknowledged the Co-Chairs of the event, Ann Peters and Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey, and the hosts of the evening, the Stewardship Committee including; Bob Wohlsen, Chair, Kate Aldrich, Rick Belding, Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey, Russ Engle, and Hutch Gibb.
Priest Doyle also thanked the event committee members Barbara Klingbeil and Mary Fields for the stunning center pieces; Kathy Scherer and Elisabeth Romayko who coordinated the delectable Brownie Bar along with the many talented brownie bakers; Eleanor Albion and her kitchen crew, Alicia Wray, Wendy Wood Minerva Haddad, Jane Hall, Dorothy Mills, Sarah Phillips not to mention the contributions of Miriam Casey, Dennis McCaffrey, and Bobbiejo Maggard. There were many others who stepped in to assist and a heartfelt thanks is extended to them.
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Come walk with us on 'The Way to Santiago de Compostelle'.
Join us as we take you on the Spanish Camino where we walked with a group led by the University of Bethlehem (The Holy Land).
Some of you may remember when Father Hugh played the movie 'The Way' for us and shared some of his experiences on this walk.
In all, we walked 125 Kilometers and, truly, it is far, far more than 'just a walk in the park'!!
Come join us between the services this Sunday at 9:45AM in the Common Room.
Hope to see you there.
~ Russ and Claudette Engle
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Many of you have met me, Ana Lucía and our baby Luciana, we met Richard and Betsy on the Rotary missions to Nicaragua. Ana Lucía and I were the two dentists on the missions.
We left Nicaragua fearing for our lives because the government Sandinista in Nicaragua is corrupt and is persecuting people who protest in opposition to them. We came to Santa Rosa where we knew lots of Rotarians. We arrived here on a tourist visa on July 13 and have been staying with the Randolph, to whom we thank very much for receiving us.
On January 24, after months of legal preparations, we were granted asylum! We have been coming to St. Patrick’s regularly since we arrive and Sunday we all celebrated our new status here in the United States.
We are very grateful to all of the people of St. Patrick’s, for your very warm welcome and all the prayers offered during the months of preparing and particularly during the interview in SF on Jan. 10. We are especially grateful for prayers as we awaited the answer.
~ Xavier Fonseca
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Hey St. Patrick's!
Last month we were rained-out! We hope that does not happen again so here we go again! Next week we will meet at the Catholic Church in Oakmont.
As we continue to enter into the New Year, let us come together in this healthy activity! If you haven't joined us yet, make your New Years goal to walk with us once a month, (it's not too late)! We all have a great time and enjoy the fellowship.
Our next walk is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th at 10 a.m. We'll meet in the parking lot across from the church.
Please contact Miriam Casey for more details at (707) 843-7096.
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A new Women's Bible Study will begin at St. Patrick’s. Pam Moore and Miriam Casey will be leading this ministry. The women will be meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 AM in the Common Room at the church. The study will be based on the Revised Common Lectionary Calendar with sessions focusing on the readings for each Sunday. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Bible in general, as well as getting a preview of what will be happening on Sunday mornings. Lectionary study guides will be available for $10.00 and coffee and pastries will be served. Our first meeting will be Thursday, February, 28th!
Call Miriam Casey at 707-843-7096 for more details or to reserve a place at the table.
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The St Patrick's Dinner Groups are gathering for their initial get together. Good food and drink were savored, new friends made, and life stories shared. Fun and laughter highlighted the evenings. Thank you to Ministry Chair, Eleanor Albon, for organizing the ministry and establishing the groups. Thank you to hosts Kathryn and John Scherer, Sandy and Ron Keith, Eleanor Albon, Donna and Rob Ross, and Miriam Casey and Bob Wohlsen for opening their homes to the new groups. Groups will stay together for a year. The next gatherings are being planned. If you'd like to join a group, please contact Eleanor Albon.
Eleanor Albon: 281-610-8043 or ralbon@aol.com
Spring Lake Village residents please contact The Rev Donna Ross at 707-579-6871 or donna@faithmatters.us.
YOU ARE WANTED AND WELCOME!!!! PLEASE JOIN US!!!!
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The Spring Lake group’s first meeting was hosted by Barbara Fry, who provided splendid hors d’oeuvres and drinks in her apartment. 14 people attended, with two more traveling – which makes 16 who are participating at this time. The group decided to meet every two months, gathering for hors d’oeuvres in the Village Center (which is easy for everyone to reach). For those who are interested in dinner afterwards, that month’s host will make dining room reservations.
For more information, or to join us, email Donna Ross at donna@faithmatters.us (preferred) or call 579-6871.
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For Sunday, February 10th, we would like to thank Hutch Gibb for making coffee after the 8:30 service for our coffee hour and thank you to Susan Boak for hosting. We also would like to thank Carla Bryant and all those who will be helping her for hosting coffee hour after the 10:30 service! It will be an enjoyable, yummy brownie bar!
The Parish really enjoys this special time together and it means so much for each volunteer to be a part of it. If you enjoy meeting visitors and sharing time with other members of the St. Patrick’s family, please consider hosting a coffee hour. Sign up sheets are in Stevenson Hall. Thanks so much!
~Welcoming Ministry Team
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Men’s Bible Study has begun at St. Patrick’s. The men are meeting on Friday mornings at 8:30 AM for 90 minutes in the Common Room at the church. The study is based on the following Sunday Lectionary. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Bible in general, as well as getting a preview of what will be happening on Sunday mornings.
Call Tom Allen at 214-766-7209 for more details or to reserve a place at the table. We are looking for more men to join us as we learn about Christ in the world today.
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Election of Diocesan Bishop for the Diocese of Northern California
February 9 2019 - Special Election at Faith Episcopal Church,
Cameron Park
June 21, 2019 - Consecration of New Bishop
Watch on the Diocesan Website for more information about these events:
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Commission on Intercultural Ministries shares 2019 goals
The CIM works with worshipping communities throughout the diocese as they welcome and appreciate the diversity of people around them. The ministries that the CIM works to serve and support include Asiamerican ministries, Black ministries, Indigenous Ministries, Latin/Hispanic ministries, LGBTQ+ ministries, and the Welcoming the Stranger task force.
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Getting to Know American Muslims and
Their Faith: February 7 in Santa Rosa
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ING speaker Aisha Jill Morgan will present "Getting to Know American Muslims and Their Faith," one of ING’s core presentations, at a Catholic church in Santa Rosa. She will introduce the beliefs and practices of American Muslims today in all their diversity and present the long history of Muslims in America. To book a presentation about American Muslims, visit our site. |
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Countering Islamophobia in Our Schools: February 6 in Milpitas
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Learn how to support The Episcopal Church’s plea to aid the 6000 immigrants seeking asylum, and help the immigrants connect with medical and legal aid.
Link to the letter of 6 bishops of CA dioceses, including our Bp. Beisner:
Here’s a link directly to Al Otro Lado:
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Would you like to help the Butte County Camp Fire victims? Here is how you can help with those affected.
Monetary and Gift Card Donations give personal agency to those in critical need at a time when they do not have control of the disaster around them. If there is a request for specific material donations, or if teams of volunteers are needed, that will be communicated to the wider diocese. For immediate needs, we are requested to collect gift cards at our parishes. The types of gift cards needed are: Wal-Mart, Target, Raley’s, Safeway, Chevron, Shell, and Amazon. You can mail the gift cards directly to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chico, who will coordinate distribution.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
C/0 The Very Rev. Richard Yale
2341 Floral Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
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Check you downloads folder if the link does not pop up automatically. You may also copy the following link and paste it into your web browser. Thank you.
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Saint Patrick's for all the gift cards! You've truly made a difference for those in need during this time. |
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Dear St. Patrick's Church-
If you or know someone who would like support after going through a traumatic loss or event. Please visit Transformation by Fire: Healing and Recovering from Natural Disasters. Click on the link below to learn more about the organization and where to go for workshops in our community.
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Raymond Skipp, Barbara Stevens, Brad Stevens, Eleanor Albon, Sallie Wood, Dennis McCaffrey, Ann Peters
October 2018
Consider joining our wonderful ministry. It doesn't take very long, and it's a great way to meet our Community.
You can contact Eleanor Albon at (281) 610-8043 or by email at ralbon@aol.com.
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Monthly Food Donation for F.I.S.H. of Santa Rosa
Thank you for your continued donations St. Patrick's, you are truly making a difference in your community!
Also, continue to bring in your sock donations for the Open Table Ministry, the blue barrel is in Stevenson Hall.
Thank you St. Pat’s Parish!
Kaarin Lee Jeanne-Marie Jones
Executive Director of F.I.S.H. Former Executive Director of F.I.S.H.
Diapers are always needed! 
Open Table Ministry
Ron Keith who delivered about 100 pairs of socks to Incarnation!
St. Patrick’s donations have made a significant difference since we began partnering with Incarnation in autumn 2015!
Please continue to place men’s white athletic socks in the collection barrel in Stevenson Hall.
Thank you St. Patrick's!
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Get Connected with Us!
Sign up for the Bishops E-News!!
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Check the Diocesan e-News Box.
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Priest Doyle Dietz Allen Contact Information
Email: stpatricksrector@gmail.com
Cell Phone: 707-494-0671
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