How can I be involved?
You can now sign up to volunteer for the Consecration of Bishop-Elect Megan Traquair! See the time slots and positions here: bit.ly/volunteerednc
In addition, when a bishop is consecrated, it is customary for them to receive gifts of different types that will be used in their ministry. These gifts often include the following: vestments, a mitre (the pointy hat worn by a bishop), a crozier (the staff that is a symbol of the bishop's office), an episcopal ring and more!
You are being offered an opportunity to donate toward diocesan gifts for Bishop-Elect Megan. You can donate here (select the "Bishop-Elect Gifts" button): bit.ly/bishopelectgifts
RSVP information for the consecration is not yet available. However, you can be one of the first to RSVP if you sign up for our Diocesan e-News, as that is where we'll first release the link: bit.ly/diocesanenews
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Hey St. Patrick's!
We have a NEW date! We will now be meeting on the first Tuesday of the month instead of the second. Our next walk will be June 4th at 10:00 a.m. located at Quarryhill Botanical Garden.
Entrance fee is waived at Quarryhill Botanical Garden for seniors the FIRST Tuesday of each month! We are very excited to resume next month. We'll see you there!
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For this coming Sunday, St. Patrick’s is thankful for Hutch Gibb for hosting coffee hour after the 8:30 service and we also are thankful Miriam Casey for hosting coffee hour after the 10:30 service.
If you would like to host a coffee hour, you may talk with Dorothy Mills or sign up in Stevenson Hall.
The Parish enjoys this time after each service on Sunday mornings and it means so much for each volunteer to be a part of it. Thanks so much!
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Men’s Bible Study meet on Friday mornings from 8:30AM to 10AM in the Common Room at the church.
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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Thursday, June 27th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Episcopal Foundation of Northern California presentsThe Life Planning Workshop -- Seniors Being Prepared
Help your family know where to find vital papers, that your family needs to know at your death.
The workshop deals with personal assets, people to notify, powers of attorney and advance directives, will and trusts, and information your priest needs to know about your preferences for a funeral or memorial service, and many other topics.
Each attendee will receive a workbook which will guide you in your organizing. An electronic fill-in-the-blank version will also be available.
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SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM
Offers FREE courses in GENEALOGY
FALL 2019
The following class meets at: Windsor Library, Community Room
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, CA Tel: 707 838-1020
Sec 2297 Monday 10:15-:am-11:45 am (8/19-12/16) Beginning Genealogy
The following class meets at: Oakmont Gardens, Assisted Living Facility
301 White Oak Drive Santa Rosa, CA Tel: 707 861-0075
Sec 2012 Monday 1:00pm-2:30pm (8/19-12/16) ADV. Genealogy- American Migration
The following classes meet at: Santa Rosa Family History Center (FHC)
1725 Peterson Lane, Santa Rosa, CA Tel. (707) 525-0399
Sec 2882 Tuesday, 1pm- 2:30pm (8/20-12/16) Beginning Genealogy
Sec 3121 Tuesday, 2:45pm- 4:15pm (8/20-12/16) TOOLS for Genealogy
Sec 3022 Wednesday, 1pm-2:30pm (8/21-12/18) ADV. Genealogy-European Migration
Sec 3104 Wednesday, 2:45pm-4:15pm (8/21-12/18) Roadblocks/Brick Walls
Become Your Family’s Historian
These classes are designed specifically for YOU if you are interested in learning how to do family research, solve “brick walls or road blocks”, and write for future generations about your family history. No computer experience required but recommended. Classes are open to all beginners or advanced students!
SRJC offers noncredit courses for seniors as part of its goal to provide lifelong learning.
- FREE! No fee for Older Adults Program courses. No age limit for Older Adults Program courses, though they are tailored for seniors.
- Access SRJC Students Discounts and services, too!
How to register:
- You may sign up for a class by going directly to the location and the Instructor will give you an application and assist with registration. Or Sign Up online at www.santarosa.edu; see Schedule of Classes, click on OAP per the listed section numbers/ description as per above.
- You may contact the Older Adults Program at (707) 527-4533 for more information or the Instructor, Denise Beeson at (707) 694-6826.
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.
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Join the diocese as we gather in three different events to honor Bishop Barry Beisner. These events are free. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
Friday, June 7, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
Saturday, June 15, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
All Saints, Redding
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Where are we in the transition to a new bishop?
We have successfully elected The Rev. Canon Megan Traquair to be 8th bishop here. We are planning and preparing for her consecration on June 29, 2019, pending consents from across the wider church and subsequent approval from the Presiding Bishop's office.
Our journey through this transition has carried us to the place where we intentionally and joyfully celebrate the ministry and gifts of Bishop Barry and his episcopate in this diocese.
We ask you now to send photos of your church, ministries and people, as well as cards, notes, and stories about the way that Bishop Barry has blessed you during his time as a bishop to communications@norcalepiscopal.org. Photos and notes will be included in a memory book for him. Please include your church name and city in the subject line.
The diocese is also giving Bishop Barry and Rev. Ann a trip to begin their life in retirement together. Donate here: https://goo.gl/DRQ1Me Donors will be recognized.
O God, by your grace you have called us in this Diocese to a
goodly fellowship of faith. Bless our Bishop Barry, Bishop-elect Megan, other clergy, and all our people. Grant that your Word may be truly preached and truly heard, your Sacraments faithfully administered and faithfully received. By your Spirit, fashion our lives according to the example of your Son, and grant that we may show the power of your love to all among whom we live; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Save the date for the ordination and consecration of Bishop-Elect Megan Traquair
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Saturday, June 29, 2019
11:00 AM
Mondavi Center
Davis, CA
The Reverend Canon Megan Traquair
will be ordained and consecrated
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California.
The liturgical color for the day is red.
Official invitations and links to tickets will be sent in May.
Please check our website here for information as it becomes available.
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We are pleased to share that we have received notification from Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry and registrar of General Convention, the Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe, that Bishop-Elect Megan Traquair has received the required majority of consents in the canonical consent process detailed in Canon III.11.3.
Read the full Episcopal News Service announcement here.
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Deanery Family Camp Poll
St. Dorothy's rest
August 9-11
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 As we look for opportunities to deepen our relationships as a Deanery, we are exploring the idea of a Deanery Family Camp- All are welcome. We would meet at St. Dorothy's rest Friday night enjoy Saturday and Sunday together.Here is a link to a poll to let us know if you are interested in the idea and the dates. click on the link to fill out the poll, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information please contact Daphne
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Do you have a guitar or banjo or ukulele or another stringed instrument?
Are you interested in becoming more proficient? If so, we need your talents! We are putting together a music group with FREE lessons, taught by John Waltz.
Our goal is to “grow our own” group to add joyful worship to our services and to help the congregation learn to sing with us, particularly at the earlier service. We’ll be learning worship songs from a variety of sources.
Lessons will be every 2-3 weeks, with practices in between as schedules allow. Time & place to be determined, depending on the interest and where people live.
For more information, and to sign up please contact Kate Aldrich at kaldrich@sonic.net or call 539-9603.
I will incline my ear to a proverb; and set forth my riddle upon the harp.
Psalm 49:3, BCP, p. 652
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Our small dinner groups are still happening with St. Patrick's congregation! We love getting together and snapping photos! Join us if you would like to get into a group.
Charlie Chapman, Marcia Tyriver (guest), Fred Chapman, Eleanor Meyer
Donna Ross, Jim Grau, Barbara Fry, Islay Hedger, John Hedger, Betty Goodnick, Boyd Dyer
(Rob Ross, photographer)
For those who live in the Spring Lake area and would like more information, or to join us, email Donna Ross at donna@faithmatters.us (preferred) or call 579-6871.
For those who don't live in the Spring Lake area, you may contact Eleanor Albon: 281-610-8043 or ralbon@aol.com
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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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Thank you to Dennis M, Denise M, Beth B, Xavier F, Rich R and the new driver, Renee! On Tuesday, May 7th, we were so blessed as 26 families got food!
And, oh, what food: 5 lb pork loins, large frozen chickens, 2 kinds of milk, frozen chicken/broccoli dinners, canned chicken, bags of potatoes, carrots, apples, canned beans, bags of potatoes, dried beans, 2 lb blocks of mozzarella cheese, etc! Of interest - for the first time - no bread!
Two folks that I talked with came because they saw our sign by the church on Highway 12! They hadn't previously known about food distribution at our location! One lady said she'd lost her job and has never before known hunger. Through tears, she thanked all of us many times. One man said his wife died a few months ago and he really needed this help for him and his children.
Something new - REFB had two mammoth ice chests for milk, eggs and cheese! And, they sent 4 (FOUR) tables!!! We filled them plus used a palate as a table for distribution.
REFB can't return any opened containers/crates of food, so we wheeled them into the Narthex of the church. All of that will be taken to F.I.S.H. Wednesday. Love it - no waste! Even the bad fruit will be given to hog farmers!
~Submitted by Eleanor Albon
Redwood Empire Food Bank volunteers meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 5PM- 6PM.
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 with his wife Sandy Keith!
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
Phone: 707-494-0671
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