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Gracious God,
With heavy hearts and troubled minds, we pray for the victims of mass shootings. We remember all who have lost their lives to gun violence and commend them to your merciful and loving presence. We hold before you all families and communities who are facing the turmoil and trauma of loss, whose lives have been forever changed, and we place them into your loving arms …. We seek your divine help for our nation at this time and pray that our leaders will have the courage and compassion to address the epidemic of gun violence so that all homes, schools, houses of worship, and communities may be places of safety and peace. We ask this in your most Holy Name. Amen.
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St Patrick's
Upcoming Indoor Holy Eucharist Service
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Photo from Pentecost Sunday ~ June 5, 2022
Photo provided by Ron Keith
We will sing a different version of The Lord's Prayer this Sunday. It will be from Lift Every Voice and Sing. Preview the new Lord's Prayer by clicking here!
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Parish Bible Study & Compline
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Bible Study
Parish Bible Study:
We meet Wednesdays,
at 9:00 on Zoom
Click here for the
Zoom Invitation
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Compline
Compline Service:
We meet each Thursday
at 4:00 on Zoom
Please use The Book of Common Prayer during the service.
Click here for the
Zoom Invitation
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Safety Resources for our Congregations
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Dear Friends in Christ:
It has been one week since the tragic shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Three long-time, faithful members of the parish were gunned down in yet another example of gun violence. The entire church is shocked, and grieves for those lost, and those left behind.
Please know that I, and the Office of the Bishop staff, are working to provide you with information you need to be aware and to stay safe. I am convening a task force of clergy and lay persons experienced in law enforcement, military, mental health, and first response to develop usable resources for our diocese. These will include information your congregational leaders can use to become informed, and to plan steps toward prevention and safety.
I have instructed Mark Dibelka, our Missioner for Disaster Resilience, to make church safety a priority. Included below is a message from Mark with information you can put into action today.
We all share sorrow and frustration at these violent events, and we also share a deep and abiding trust in our Living God. We know that the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, is not something we manufacture ourselves, but is a compassionate gift from God. It lives alongside our other emotions and will ultimately heal, then surpass our hurts, anxiety and anger. We so long for and value this gift that we remember it publicly each week when we “pass the Peace of Christ” with one another.
With this mighty gift of Peace, we can continue to live into our vocation and call to minister to all, to open our doors in public worship and to welcome those seeking Christ’s love. We can reach into our communities and can stand alongside the broken and the hurting.
We will be vigilant in protecting those near to us. We each can play a part in ensuring our church sanctuaries and buildings are safe and welcoming. This is not a call to arms, rather a call to, and reliance on the loving arms of God to embrace those who grieve and those who care for them. |
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The Rt. Rev. Megan M. Traquair
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Safety Resources You Can Use Now
It is natural to be worried about current tragedies and to take personal stock of how we should respond in time of danger. We have heard that worry and we are working to guide our diocese into a future where we continue to be ruled by love and prevent violence. In the meantime, it remains incumbent upon us to be able to carry out reasonable actions to protect ourselves and our loved ones in time of danger.
In the event of an attack, our partners with the US Department of Homeland Security provide the following directions:
- Run – running makes you a more difficult target and greatly improves your chances of survival. Move away from the attacker and never run up stairs, but seek ways out of the building to reduce your risk of being trapped. When approaching police, keep your empty hands up, where they are easily seen and follow their directions.
- Hide – you are not a target if you cannot be seen. When hiding, turn off electronic devices to avoid drawing attention to yourself or giving away your hiding place. Look around and grab anything at all that can be used as a weapon and start getting ready to defend yourself or those who cannot care for themselves.
- Fight – if all else fails, fight like your life depends upon it. Do what you can to stop the attacker from using the weapon, by targeting the weapon and the attacker's hands. DON’T FIGHT FAIR – do whatever you need to do to survive. Coordinate the fight with other survivors if possible.
You can survive mass violence, if you take the time to get yourself ready before hand. Here is a helpful video, courtesy of Eastern Carolina University.
Please know that you are loved by the bishop and her staff. We take your safety seriously and we are working on ensuring that our congregations have timely information, and easily remembered guidance to help avoid the tragedies that have played out elsewhere.
Mark G. Dibelka
Missioner for Disaster Resilience
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Participate in Kenwood's
4th of July Parade
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July 4, 2018
St Patrick's will march in the Parade on Monday, July 4th at 10:30 a.m.
We would like more volunteers to participate. We will carry a banner and walk around the square in Kenwood, so not too far. Let's make a good showing for St Patrick's and enjoy this taste of Americana.
To sign up please contact Ann Schneider at anndaplin@yahoo.com
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Movie Night at St Patrick's Church!
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 Join us at the movies this Thursday!!! Mission:Joy Finding Happiness in Troubled Times will be shown on Thursday, June 23 at 5:30. Pick up your fresh popcorn and a water and enjoy the humor and wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. This is free!! Please click here to see the attached flyer.
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Special Coffee Hour to Honor Susan Boak
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This Sunday’s Coffee Hour is being held to honor Susan Boak.
Please join us in celebrating Susan Boak as she prepares to move from Santa Rosa to Fairfield in the near future. A lovely spread of food is being prepared! Susan has been along-time and very involved member of St. Patrick’s and volunteer par excellence in the community.
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Thank You from the
Adult Education Ministry
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Thank you to Barbara Klingsbeil for the very successful flower arranging class last Saturday in support of St. Patrick’s music program. $350 was raised in addition to many beautiful floral arrangements. 16 people took the class and 4 others were helpers. Special thanks to all who attended and helped especially Margaret Merchat and the clean-up crew. There were several non-parishioners who participated and enjoyed the St. Patrick’s community.
The photos below were taken at Barbara's class. The photo on the left, Minerva Haddad's daughter is focusing and working on her flowers while Minerva, Jackie Senter, and Betsy Randolph flash their pretty smiles!
Barbara Klingbeil is shown working away in the photo on the left.
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Summer is officially here and we are already through the third Tuesday of the month!
Below take a look at Eleanor's thankful note to her awesome volunteers who helped her distribute food earlier this week!
Thank you to Tim/Lauri, Ron, Carolyn, Erin, driver Ron and Maria, Arturo's sub REFB rep. 35 households/106 individuals received a large variety of food, including beautiful cauliflower and a ton of broccoli!!!
Our mighty army of volunteers braved heat that had soared to 108 degrees! Thankfully, by 5:00 the temperature was cooling down a little and we had a lot of tree shade. A LOT of water was downed!
Eleanor
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Getting to Know Our Parishioners
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We want to feature and celebrate some of our newest St Patrick's parish members.
Please introduce yourselves to our newest parishioners and extend your personal welcome! All are listed in the most recent church directory. If you do not have the newest directory, please click on this link or call the administrative office at 707-833-4228, ext. 1
 Doug Richardson, Organist
Doug is originally from Long Beach in Southern California.
Doug spent his career Pastoring a church which he and Valerie, his wife, founded in 1983. They were the senior pastoral leaders for 27 years. It grew to a congregation of over 800.
He then founded and operated an executive coaching businesses for ten years, and retired to Kenwood as he and Valerie always enjoyed traveling here on their summer breaks.
He found his way to St. Pat's by applying for a position as church organist. (And we are so happy he applied and found us!).
Along with enjoying retirement, Doug is an artist who paints in oils, watercolors and acrylics.
 Valerie Richardson
Valerie was born in Maui, Hawaii, into a very large extended Portuguese family. Her parents soon brought their family of six to Long Beach CA where she grew up.
They came upon The Valley of the Moon when they were celebrating their 30th anniversary in Glen Ellen at the Gaige House Inn 14 years ago. When Doug asked Valerie if she want to move here, she didn’t blink an eye before she said, “YES!”
Valerie is currently working at Sonoma CASA as a Placement Manager and Supervisor to the incredible volunteers (Ron Keith is one!) who work as advocates for neglected and abused children who are now in foster care.
They discovered St. Patrick's when Doug began as organist and pianist. "We are both delighted to be here!"
A "fun fact" about Valerie that might surprise people is she
climbed a 25 foot flagpole to keep her then 65 year old father from trying to fix the pulley, using his ladder!
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Adult Education Classes and News
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Cranes for Ukraine - Sunday, July 31 after the Sunday 10:00 o’clock service. There will be a brief presentation about Ukraine followed by the workshop of making paper cranes, the symbol of peace. Please see the flyer below. This is free but we encourage donations in support of Ukraine.
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Upcoming Education opportunities:
- “Root of the Root” by Sharron Simpson. This is an in-person gathering to expand our understanding of and connection with the sacred pathways of Judaism, Christianity and islam. There will be four classes within two weeks. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, August 1, 3, 8,10 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- A field trip to Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga in October - date to be announced.
- Courses in religious art and the early Christian church are being planned.
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The Education committee is open to all who are interested. The agenda and minutes are available from the church office. Email Laurie Boone Hogen if you want to attend any meetings or have suggestions.
Click below to view Adult Education meeting minutes from June 16, 2022.
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JustFaith Ministries
Sacred Land: Food & Farming
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Concerned about climate change and responsible eating? This summer the Russian River Deanery is piloting the course Sacred Land: Food & Farming for our diocese.
The offering from JustFaith Ministries is an eight-session, small group program that explores our interconnectedness with the land and all who live here. Participants will learn how food and farming practices relate to the climate crisis, to marginalized communities, and to our own health and spiritual wellbeing.
To learn more or to express interest in participating, please contact one of the facilitators: Misty Gay (misty@freestoneranch.com) or Deacon Phina Borgeson (phinaborgeson@gmail.com).
The introductory meeting via Zoom will be Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m.
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October 21-22
CIVIC AUDITORIUM, REDDING
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Celebrating Pride Month in
Sonoma County!
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| We want to see how you're celebrating Pride month! If you have photos or video please send them to Maria Ramirez at maria@norcalepiscopal.org |
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Visit Sonoma County Pride and see what events are happening this month in our area!
If you are interested in films, take a drive out to Sebastopol to the Rialto Cinemas and check out what they will be featuring. Click HERE for more information.
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Richard Rohr
Daily Meditation
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Thursday, June 23, 2022
Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
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White Socks! White Socks!
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We heard that there was a need for new white socks for people who go to the FISH Food Pantry to pick up food. Socks for men and women can be donated from our parishioners as they enter the narthex of our church. A barrel will be right inside the front door, in the left corner. Donations will be delivered monthly by any one of our St. Patrick's members, who volunteer at FISH in Santa Rosa.
In the past, St. Patrick's donated socks for people in need, and then came Covid! We are now back in business, and you have an opportunity to donate this coming Sunday!
It's a great day, when we can help someone put their best foot forward, in a new pair of socks!!
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O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Please Support Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church Ministry
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Please remember that if you choose to mail your gift, our mailing address is P.O. Box 247, Kenwood CA 95452.
Thank you!!!
If you choose to mail in your gift, please consider to send checks only. This is for your security.
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Priest Doyle Dietz Allen Contact Information
Email: stpatricksrector@gmail.com
Parish Office Phone: 707-833-4228
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9000 Sonoma Highway
PO Box 247
Kenwood, CA 95452
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