Sharing Our Special Gifts
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Here’s a shot of Minerva Haddad who delivered one of her many hundreds of knitted bears to patients at Kaiser where she has volunteered for years.
The bears brings comfort, a smile , encouragement and delight. Each bear has a skilled 6 hour incubation period before being delivered/adopted.
This bear, given to Betsy was later adopted by Luciana Fonseca and named it Sasha.
We love hearing about these stories, God has many ways of blessing our community through God's children.
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Below is a is great follow-up to the Gospel reading last Sunday about the good Samaritan story.
It is also great follow-up to the vigil that occurred last Friday at the Santa Rosa Courthouse Square.
Presiding Bishop issues video message on immigration: ‘Who is my neighbor?’
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“Deeply embedded in the Christian faith, indeed deeply embedded in the Jewish tradition, which is the mother of the Christian faith, and deeply embedded in the faith and traditions and values of many of the world’s great religions, is a profound conviction in a sure and certain value and virtue that care for the stranger, the alien, the visitor, is a sacred duty, a sacred vow.”
The Presiding Bishop’s video message is available here or by clicking on the image below.
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Separation of Families: What you can do
A Statement From Bishop Megan Traquair and the other Episcopal Bishops in California:
We, the bishops of the Episcopal Church in California, write to express our opposition to the inhumane conditions in which our government is holding migrant children. Our commitment to our Christian faith compels us to speak out for justice and care for the most vulnerable.
The recent news stories of lawyers visiting detained children in an overcrowded facility in Clint, Texas underscore the humanitarian crisis at our southern border. Lawyers sent there to assess the conditions found traumatized children, many of whom have relatives waiting for them in the United States. They were untended by adults, fending for themselves, and sleeping on concrete floors with no blankets. The lawyers described filth and stench due to a lack of basic sanitation supplies such as soap, toothbrushes, and showers. Our practice of separating migrant children from their families and neglecting them in detention centers not only threatens their physical health; it also creates serious emotional and spiritual trauma.
Read more of the bishops' message here and learn what you can do to help separated families.
The Episcopal Church has released a statement on this issue as well; read it here.
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The seating of Bishop Megan Traquair
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Bishop Megan meets and prays with the choir before the service.
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A tradition of knocking on the cathedral door three times before entering.
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The Bishop has been seated! The cathedral erupted in applause and cheers.
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Bishop Megan celebrates Eucharist.
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From Bishop Megan: Making a mark on the world
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On Sunday we had another unique celebration that only happens with a new bishop – the Seating of a Bishop. It is a special service that takes place at the Cathedral. In the early years of the Church a bishop, like a rabbi, would sit to give instruction and teaching. It was a mark of honor for the teaching authority of the leader. That chair for teaching came to be called the bishop’s “cathedra” and the worship structure that housed it is called a “cathedral”.
I am grateful for the opportunity to teach – it is one of my favorite roles. In the same manner, I love to learn and am curious about a wide range of ideas, from church history to what good quality computer coding looks like. Those who teach us shape us and in a very positive way they leave their mark on us.
When a bishop knocks on the door of the cathedral with their staff (crozier) at the beginning of the seating service, there is often a scuff mark left on the wood. However, neither that, nor the teaching office of a bishop (no matter how valuable) are the primary mark of the church on the world. The sign of the cross on the forehead of each baptized person is the most significant mark we have. And the conversion of life it represents is not our doing, but the grace of God at work in us through Jesus Christ.
Under all of the beauty, symbolism and polity of this past weekend is a deeper treasure: we each carry the ability to make a significant mark on the world. It walks in with us into every office, soup kitchen, school, and state park we visit. A life powered by Jesus and marked by forgiving and self-giving love brings change to the people around us in practical ways. We volunteer at the church that offers showers to the homeless, we garden for the hungry and tutor at our local schools. We do not let go of hope or Jesus.
What other kind of mark could a bishop hope to witness in her diocese?
In Christ,
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Here are some fun photos from our St. Patrick's Parishioners who attended!
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Deanery Family Camp Registration
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 offering the first Russian River Deanery Family Camp- All are welcome. Come join us Friday night through Sunday at St. Dorothy's Rest in the Redwoods.
We are so excited for this opportunity.
The Diocese of Northern California and St. Dorothy's Rest are partnering together to provide a great camp experience.
*Make sure you mark the activities you like on the first page of the registration and the team at St. Dorothy's will do the rest.
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We are pleased to welcome you to the one hundred ninth annual Diocesan Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California. This year, our convention will be Nov. 7-9, 2019 at the McClellan Conference Center in Sacramento.
Online registration is not yet open.
More information on convention is available at norcalepiscopal.org/convention, including the full Pre-Diocesan Convention packet and all forms. |
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Sonoma County United in Kindness
Communities like ours around the country-and around the world- are gathering in solidarity to denounce acts of violence and hate. An urgency for peace and reason is bubbling up like a geyser ready to burst in a powerful show of force for change.
The Interfaith Council of Sonoma County, Of One Soul, invites you to take part in a campaign titled, “Sonoma County United in Kindness”. It is time to stop violence with tangible acts of kindness and build good will, harmony and kindness. This campaign is non-denominational and not political but humanitarian!
Step forward now to create a safer, more humane and joyful community for ourselves and our children!
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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. We are also thankful for Margaret Merchat for hosting coffee hours after the 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 service! We appreciate each of you and all others who may jump in & help!
If you would like to host a coffee hour, contact Dorothy Mills. You may talk with her 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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Hey St. Patrick's!
Remember you can donate and pledge online at our website. Click below!
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On Friday mornings, the Men's Bible Study begins at 8:30AM in the Common Room at the church. They meet for about an hour in a half and the study follows the seasons of the Revised Common Lectionary Calendar.
Call Tom Allen at 214-766-7209 for more details. We are looking for more men to join us as we learn about Christ in the world today.
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Kathy Speas, Renee (driver), Peggy & Charlie Ensley, Brad Stevens,Beth Brannock, Denise Morgan, Eleanor Albon
July 16, 2019
Yesterday we welcome new-Pop-Uppers, The Rev Charlie and Peggy Ensley (Kenwood Community Church.) They, along with Beth B, Denise M, Kathy S, Brad S, driver Renee and myself manned the Redwood Empire Food Bank distribution at our site Tuesday, July 16. Twenty-seven families received a plethora of food: 3 canned or frozen meats, a variety of canned and fresh fruit and veggies, milk, OJ, rice, pasta and bread.
St Patrick's is indeed helping to feed the hungry in our area. Praise God!
~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!
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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: 520-268-0366
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