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Dear God,
Thank you for fathers. Bless all the fathers in the world who have accepted the responsibilities of being a parent. Guide them to be outstanding role models to their children. Let them look to your example and to parent with patience, unconditional love and understanding. 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
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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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Funeral Service for Bobette Watson
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Bobette H. Watson
1920 - 2022
Bobette touched many lives in our community. This Saturday on June 18th we will be celebrating the life of Bobette Watson followed by a reception in Stevenson Hall.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
2:00 p.m.
St Patrick’s Episcopal Church
9000 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA
Reception to follow in Stevenson Hall
If you had not have the opportunity to read Bobett's obituary, click the link below.
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Getting to Know Our Parishioners
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We want to feature and celebrate some of our newest Pat. Patrick's parish members. Please make a point to introduce yourselves and make them welcome.
 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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Welcome Reception for New Parishioners
A joyous Event
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Our parish has approximately a dozen new parishioners who have found their way to St. Patrick's.
There have not been many gatherings due to Covid so just being together in a home for a celebratory get together was a tonic for those who attended.
The event was held Friday, May 20th in the late afternoon at the home of Stephanie and Dennis McCaffrey in Oakmont. Guests enjoyed appetizers and libations and the fellowship of one another.
Priest Doyle Dietz Allen and Sandy Keith, Sr. Warden, welcomed everyone to our parish and to the many ministries and opportunities that await. New parishioners include Charlotte Carlson (Choir); Pat Coleman (BBC-Schools); Candace Macnair (Education Ministry); and Doug Richardson (Organist) and wife, Valerie, who was unable to attend and was missed. Also attending were Laurie Boone-Hogen and Wendy Wood.
There were several new parishioners who could not attend due to other commitments but welcomed future opportunities to gather and meet more of our parishioners.
New parishioners were asked what attracted them to St. Patrick's and all were moved by their responses that touched upon the Liturgy, Fellowship, community, music and ministries.
Several people commented that it was great to be able to meet other people who are new to our parish, rather like being once again "part of the Freshman Class".
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
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From left to right: Pat Coleman, Priest Doyle, Candace Macnair, Charlotte Carlson, Doug Richardson.
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Earth Care Alliance Monthly Walk
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Susan Karle of the Earth Care Alliance is offering a Shinrin Yoku "forest bathing" walk on June 20th at Sugarloaf State Park. Starting time is 10 a.m. We will meet at the white barn parking lot. The walk will involve walking 1/2 mile, and it will last about 2 1/2 hours. She is doing the walk free of charge. The attached flier explains the walk. The only differences for our walk include:
1. The walk is limited to 12 people. I will do signups as usual. Please let me know if you need to cancel a reservation so someone else may attend. ECA members will have the first opportunity to register.
2. The entrance fee is $10. or $8. for seniors. Let me know if you would like to carpool.
3. Bring something to sit on - a towel, cushion or camp stool.
Remember to dress in layers so that you stay comfortable as the temperature changes. Bring drinking water and a sun hat and/or sunscreen. I hope to see you there.
Jackie Steuer
Earth Care Alliance
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Adult Education Ministry
Upcoming Events
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Join us on Sunday, July 31 after the 10 o’clock service for refreshments followed by a very special program of support for Ukraine culminating in folding origami cranes, the symbol of peace. There will be an introductory speaker on Ukraine with ways to help Ukraine. All materials for folding cranes will be provided as well as the people to instruct us. This wonderful opportunity is in collaboration with the Japanese American Citizens League and several local cities with Ukrainian sister cities. We will present the folded cranes to the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco and the people of the three sister cities, Cherkasy, Chyhyryn, and Kaniv. Our purpose in folding cranes is to express our solidarity with the people of Ukraine and to promote world peace.
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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 May 2022.
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Celebrate Juneteenth in
Sonoma County!
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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
Click the logo above or here to learn events that are happening in our area!
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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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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 need volunteer 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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October 21-22
CIVIC AUDITORIUM, REDDING
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Special Message from
Mohammad Jabbari of
Sonoma County United Kindness
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Over Two Decades of Heartaches
Gun violence and mass shootings have reared their ugly faces once more — in an elementary school classroom in Uvalde, Texas. What is happening in the USA? Why are we becoming one of the most violence-afflicted nations in the world? US communities have endured over 212 mass shootings just during the first five months of 2022 and sadly, over 45,000 people in the US were killed due to gunfire in 2021.
Where are we headed? Is this the kind of world we are promising our children? Is it possible to feel safe anymore while sending our kids to school, attending places of worship or just walking on a street? What are the root causes of such national chaos? Can it be stopped? There are many questions to be asked and many people to be held accountable — including each one of us.
The same politicians and senators who deserve to be held accountable for inaction which permitted these acts of violence are now lining up to offer "empathetic condolences." They need to answer some tough questions such as, “What have you done to address the persistent violence and hate crimes in US during your term in office?.”
Every American citizen and resident also needs to ask ourselves. “What have we done to address this terrible reality?.” Each one of us has some responsibility, through our inaction, for these tragedies. The record from Columbine high school in Colorado, where 12 students and their teacher were massacred in 1999, to this week in Uvalde, Texas represents over two decades of hopes shattered, innocent lives lost, and excruciating, inconsolable heartache. We are facing a national disease, which is merciless, violent and indiscriminate, and it can erupt anywhere unexpectedly.
Sadly, too many of us have become numb and passive to these atrocities. People feel helpless and conclude that nothing can be done. Feeling sorry and exhibiting empathy have become the norm, and the extent, of our response! Are sorrow and empathy enough to make a dent in this crisis? We each need to ask ourselves: “What have I done to address acts of hate crime and violence in my own world?"
Here are some actions you may want to ponder:
• Start a local campaign in your workplace, your neighborhood or your community to organize and demand action from elected politicians and news media. Press them to tangibly address acts of hate crime and discrimination locally and nationally.
• Join and support other community driven projects promoting acts of kindness and good will, and resisting bigotry and hate crimes.
• Start a project through your school’s PTA to identify and engage socially excluded students in classrooms, and to promote inclusivity, tolerance and respect.
• Engage with people whom you do not know through conversation and acts of kindness. Get to know them and respect your differences.
• Address issues of violence and promote acts of kindness (such as inclusivity, compassion, tolerance and respect) to counter that violence, after each group gathering in your community. Organize people to undertake concrete action.
• Ask young people in your family about these issues and encourage them to initiate acts of kindness in their circles.
I am sure you can add more to the above list. Please start getting involved, and do your part to make a safer world for everyone.
The 12th century Persian Poet, Saadi, wrote:
Human beings are members of a whole,
In creation of one essence and soul.
If one member is afflicted with pain,
Other members uneasy will remain.
If you've no sympathy for human pain,
The name of human you shall not retain!
Mohammad Jabbari
Founding Chair, Sonoma County United in Kindness
May 28, 2022
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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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Climate Change
Celebration Guide
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Click the picture below to read the Celebration Guide. This is a great tool to learn about practical and simple ways "to protect the earth and to ensure its fruitfulness for coming generation".
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Richard Rohr
Daily Meditation
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Thursday, June 16, 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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A Letter from The Rev. David W. Gordon
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Dear Friends,
Thank you again for asking me to help with the development of a stewardship program for your parish. I have enjoyed meeting with members of the parish in the two meetings which we have had. My preview of the program seemed to have been met with an enthusiastic interest in utilizing it for Saint Patrick’s. I felt that they were ready to set aside the difficulties and dissensions of the past, and move forward in a positive way.
Unfortunately, my expectations were in error. Our next step, following the Vestry approval of proceeding, would have been a first meeting of a Stewardship Committee, comprised of six people, who would assist in our getting started for the present year. After several weeks of effort, no such committee could be found for the meeting.
In addition, it became evident that the conflicts of the past were continuing in spite of the efforts to overcome them.
Because of these two situations, it was evident to me that we had no possibility of achieving any real success with the program at this time. Hence, the decision on my part to postpone the operation. I am sorry for the disappointment which some members of the parish may feel, but this is the reality of the situation as I see it.
Faithfully,
The Rev. David W. Gordon, Stewardship Officer, Diocese of New York (ret.)
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Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, 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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