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Thanksgiving Prayer
Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us.
For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky, and sea;
For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ;
For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends;
For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve;
For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play;
For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity;
For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice;
For the communion of saints, in all times and places;
We thank you, Lord.
Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord.
To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
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Indoor Service Coming This Sunday!
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Submitted by St Patrick’s Ministry Transition Team
Welcome to our Regathering with Holy Eucharist. Our worship will include those at home worshipping with us via Zoom. Please be aware that you may be heard or seen by those watching online.
To care for others and our neighbors, it is important to wear face coverings and to keep a distance of at least 6 feet.
It is highly recommended that you be fully vaccinated.
Reservations for services will be required. Please place your reservations by calling the church office at 707-833-4228 and speaking to Bobbiejo. Anyone who makes a reservation should provide their name and contact information. If the space is full by the time you make your reservation, you will be considered for the next available space for the next week’s service if you so request.
How will Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Kenwood make decisions for worshipping during this time of the pandemic?
Going forward, we will make adjustments as needed to worship safety guidelines based on the latest health information at the time. We look to the Sonoma County Health Department and partner agencies for general guidance for houses of worship and schools as well as to any guidance and recommendations we may receive from the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California. That guidance is then interpreted and tailored for Episcopal churches by our bishop and the diocesan COVID Response Team.
Seating is available on a first-come basis. Pease be aware that there will be no singing inside the church other than by our soloist.
We are so excited about finally being able to worship together in person indoors! We hope to see you there on June 20, 2021 at 9:30. What a wonderful way to celebrate Father’s Day!
Please Join us for future indoor gatherings going forward! Continue to RSVP with Bobbiejo Maggard at 707-833-4228. **Please note, future indoor gatherings are subject to change as we will continue to follow current guidelines.
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Tune In Online
Holy Eucharist Zoom Invite
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** Our Indoor Service Will Also be Available Online Using Zoom
Sunday, June 20, 2021at 9:30AM: Proper 7
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St Patrick's
Upcoming Indoor Holy Eucharist Services
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**Please note, future indoor gatherings are subject to change as we will continue to follow current guidelines.
Please RSVP with Bobbiejo Maggard at 707-833-4228
Sunday, June 20, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, June 27, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 4, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 11, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 18, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 25, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, 9:30 a.m.
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Regular Weekday Worship & Education
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Compline Service, Every Tuesday at 4PM
See New Zoom Invitation and Service Leaflet Links for June 22, 2021.
Click here for the Zoom Invitation for June 22.
Click here for the service leaflet for June 22.
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Our Parish Bible Study was canceled today. We will resume next Wednesday.
Our next study will be Wednesday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m.
The readings for June 23, 2021 will be II Peter 1:1-3:18.
Click here for your Zoom invite. See you there! |
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Trust and Obey ~ Lyrics by John Sammis
The Vagle Brothers
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Bishop Megan Traquair's Message
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Dear Friends In Christ:
This week I convened a small task force of clergy, lay leaders, and scientists to discuss the latest COVID-19 protocols, and the implications of the plans to lift mask restrictions in the State of California.
A challenge we face as a diocese is the vast diversity in the sizes and locations of our parishes. Our diocese is comprised of 64 churches in 22 counties, and one single strategy for regathering is impractical for the entire diocese.
As we emerge from the pandemic, we must recognize that COVID-19 is here to stay. It will not cease with the lifting of the masking restrictions. We find ourselves in the same uncharted waters with churches, businesses, schools, and other institutions to reopen safely.
I recommend a phased approach for all parishes, beginning with the summer months. I anticipate things will continue to improve, and will continue to meet with the taskforce to seek their guidance.
I know this is a difficult time for all, and I pray that, with continued diligence, we will emerge from the pandemic even stronger. Thank you for your hard work and perseverance in this most trying of times. |
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Regathering guidelines I’d like our parishes to consider for the next few months:
- First and foremost, we will protect the vulnerable among us. We have done this by maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols, eliminating use of the common cup, developing on-line worship resources, and limiting singing indoors.
- We, in our congregations, stand ready to welcome guests and visitors to our worship services and recognize that their vaccination status may be unknown to us
- Review the ventilation systems in church buildings. Research shows that one of the most effective means of reducing transmission is to ensure efficient air circulation indoors
Worship
- The use of the common cup for Eucharist is suspended for the time being. Use of small, individual cups is discouraged as it diminishes the theological message of unity demonstrated in the use of a common cup
- Congregational Singing indoors is not recommended. A choir that is fully vaccinated, and masked may sing at an indoor service
- Use of Hymnals, Prayer books and Bulletins may resume. Science has shown that the primary conveyer of the disease is in aerosols and not by touch
Vaccinations
- We believe in the efficacy of vaccinations. Science has shown that the three vaccines available are effective in reducing the spread and severity of the COVID-19 virus
- We recommend that all persons than can get vaccinated should do so. As vaccination rates increase, there will be fewer vulnerable persons, however, it is likely to be several months until all children can be vaccinated
- We do not recommend asking vaccination status for access to worship
- All worship leaders should be vaccinated. This includes clergy, acolytes, Lay Eucharistic Ministers/Visitors, musicians, and lay readers
- Consider conducting an anonymous survey to determine vaccination rates for regathering plans
Resources
- Keep up to date on local infection rates and public health guidelines
- Watch the latest COVID-19 update from UCSF. In it, Dr. George Rutherford provides the latest infection rates, vaccination rates, and herd immunity for the entire state. https://medicine.ucsf.edu/covid-19_grand_rounds
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Fathers Day Prayer & Blessing
O God,
We thank you for these men
Men who have taken on the impossible task of following in Your footsteps
We thank you for their courage and strength
And our prayer is that as they learn what it means to be a father
That You would Father them, and apprentice them
We pray that you would teach them how to be good fathers
no matter how old or young their children are.
Give them hearts like your heart
That they may become known for
Compassion, tenderness, and mercy.
May they live lives full of love and grace.
May they not be afraid to discipline
And may they lead their families with great wisdom and gentleness
Anoint them to be warriors in Your kingdom
To wage war for their families in prayer
To be defenders and guardians of all that is true and good
Make them aware of the spiritual battle that You call them to engage in. Amen.
~ Pastor Ed, Salisbury Vineyard church
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Pipe Organ Concert
St. Paul's Healdsburg
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Free June 20 concert introduces new Bigelow pipe organ at St. Paul’s, Healdsburg
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Healdsburg dedicates its new Bigelow organ with a free concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the church, 209 Matheson St., Healdsburg. The public is invited to attend.
“This concert will feature secular as well as religious pieces, plus an original composition by guest organist David Chamberlin of Bigelow Organs,” said St. Paul’s Director of Music Paul Blanchard, who will be the concert’s principal organist.
Blanchard opens the concert with “Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne” by 17th-century composer Dieterich Buxtehude. David Chamberlin of Bigelow Organs will give a “tonal tour” of the instrument, then play his composition, “Hymn Voluntary on Forest Green,” followed by Ralph Vaughan Williams’s “Prelude on Rhosymedre” and J.S. Bach’s “Little Fugue in G Minor.”
Blanchard returns to the keyboard to play Johann Kuhnau’s “1st Biblical Sonata: David & Goliath,” W.G. Still’s “Reverie,” Buxtehude’s “Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott,” F.B. Price’s “Adoration” and “Toccata in G Major” by Théodorè Dubois.
Blanchard studied music at Duke University in North Carolina, then spent 26 years in the corporate world before turning his attention entirely to music, particularly baroque organ music. He directs the St. Paul’s choir as well as serving as principal organist.
The concert celebrates a year-long restoration of the 120-year-old church. Everything from the foundation to the roof was cleaned, rebuilt, restored or refinished. An ADA-accessible entrance has been added to the church’s north wall.
Those who cannot attend the concert in person can watch the live stream on Facebook, or view the concert later on YouTube. Details on accessing these formats are available at the church website, www.stpauls-healdsburg.org.
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Below is Elanor Albon's thankful note and a recap of Tuesday's Pop-Up Food Ministry at St Patrick's Church.
Thank you to our Pop-Food Ministry team for all your hard work in serving those in our community!
Dear All,
Thank you to Susan S, Carolyn W, Pam/Larry, REFB driver Ron, and REFB rep Maria Fuentes. Our regular rep, Arturo, is on vacation in Cancun! Oh, geeze - he's missing the heat here!
Good news - we gave food to 49 families/159 individuals. Bad news - we turned 7+ cars away because we ran out of food. It's been many months since this has happened. June 1 we had 36 families, with food for 45 families, so we reduced our request for this week. Then, this week, more families came. There's just no way to know. Thankfully, there are other near-by distribution sites. But, it's hard to see their faces when we have to turn them away.
June is a 5th Tuesday month, but we'll be back "at the post" July 6. So, Happy July 4th to all! 
Eleanor
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Blessing Bags
June Update!
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Rich and I took 34 Blessing Bags to the Redwood Gospel Mission on Sunday, June 13. Again, the staff were very grateful to have them and assured us they would be distributed quickly. Thanks to everyone at St. Patrick’s who contributed and to those at Kenwood Community Church as well.
We will again collect Blessing Bags in early July. Please drop them off at my house by July 9, Friday.
Please look at the photos of what goes in each bag. Here is a list:
- A pop top can of meat and pasta
- A juice box
- A package of crackers with cheese or peanut butter
- A granola-type bar
- A napkin
- A sturdy plastic fork (easier to use on pasta than a spoon)
- If you wish, a brief encouraging note with the name of your church e.g. “We pray better days are ahead for you.”
Thanks for helping out our neighbors. God Bless you!
~Betsy Randolph
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Oakmont Arts & Crafts Faire
THIS WEEKEND!
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Arts and Crafts Faire, Saturday, June 19, 10 a.m. to 3p.m.
Berger Parking Lot
 On a spring day in June, check out the displays of local artisans, listen to the music and snack on food from the vendor as you stroll through the spaces in the Berger parking lot.
Any Oakmont artist or craftsperson is eligible to enter the Faire to display and sell his/her wares.
Anything loosely considered art or craft, such as paintings, photos, jewelry, quilting, knitting and anything else you might like to display, is considered eligible.
If you would like to enter the show, pick up an entry form at the OVA Office, or contact Carolita Carr at 595-3401 or jbcarr35@gmail.com.
You can also print the form below and mail it Carolita Carr, 180 Mountain Vista Place, Santa Rosa CA 95409.
Click Here to Download/Print the sign-up form.
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Richard Rohr
Daily Meditation
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Learning in the Shadows
Theme: Shadow Work
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
Shadow Work
Learning in the Shadows
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Usually sometime around midlife, we come to a point where we’ve seen enough of our own tricks and we come to feel that my shadow self is who I am. We face ourselves in our raw, unvarnished, and uncivilized state. This is the shadowland where we are led by our own stupidity, our own sin, our own selfishness, by living out of our false self. We have to work our way through this with brutal honesty, confessions and surrenders, some forgiveness, and often by some necessary restitution or apology. The old language would have called it repentance, penance, or stripping.
In a teaching I recorded with Sounds True about a decade ago, I shared that it wasn’t until I was in middle age, fully embarked on my vocation—a formally celibate priest evangelizing a gospel of love—when I had the courage to ask,
Richard, have you ever really loved anybody more than yourself? [Is there] anybody in particular you would die for?. . . I realized I did not have to do that, that my so-called celibacy which told me that if I did not love anybody particularly, I would automatically love God was not necessarily true. I worried that all I did was love myself in a very well-disguised form.
Much of my forties and my fifties was shadowboxing, seeing my own mixed motives, seeing my own inability to believe and to practice these very things I teach to others. I had become known as a spiritual teacher; and then I would see that very often I had dark thoughts, violent thoughts, lustful thoughts, and then would get up and talk to other people in more mature stages of spiritual development and I was not really there myself. I could point toward those further stages, but I was not really living them. [1]
I believe the darkness in which we find ourselves when facing our shadow can also become the shadowland of God—or what the saints call “the dark night”—if we can see God in it. Maybe this is even the most common pattern. The wound can become the sacred wound, or it can just remain a bleeding, useless wound with a scab that never heals. As I teach in The Art of Letting Go,
The work of the shadowland can go on for quite a long time and if you do not have someone loving you during that period, believing in you, holding on to you, if you do not meet the unconditional love of God, if you do not encounter radical grace, being loved in your unworthiness, the spiritual journey will not continue. You have to discover God as unearned favor, unearned gratuity, or you will regress, you will go backwards. But in the shadowlands, you learn to live with contradiction, with ambiguity. This is true self-critical thinking. [2]
References:
Adapted from Richard Rohr, The Art of Letting Go: Living the Wisdom of Saint Francis, disc 5 (Sounds True: 2010), CD;
The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder, Reorder (Franciscan Media: 2001, 2020), 186–187; and
The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See (Crossroad Publishing Company: 2009), 165.
Story from Our Community:
Fr. Rohr points out the roadblock that I think limits transformation. We do not accept the shadow side and focus only on the conscious world. As we become aware of our shadows, the divinity waiting there transforms us. Christ’s presence, our healing, and salvation are always taking place in messy parts of life. We have not and never will be abandoned by God. —Ed J.
Image credit: Jenna Keiper, dapple (detail), 2020, photograph, Bellingham.
Image inspiration: Shadows are always influential if not always obvious. Some, in focus in the foreground, are easier to name while others remain hidden in the background. How might we attend to the lessons of our own inner shadow landscapes?
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month
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June signals the start of LGBTQ+ Pride month throughout the nation, state, and locally here in Santa Rosa. On Tuesday, June 8, Santa Rosa City Council members officially proclaimed the month during their regular Council meeting and Pride flags are currently flying at all City of Santa Rosa campus facilities in recognition of the month. For this celebration of inclusiveness, the City has updated its use of the flag to the progressive Pride flag, which intentionally includes more colors to fully embrace our communities of color and the transgender community. The City stands together, this month and 365 days of the year, with the LGBTQ+ community and supports each of our employees and our entire community to be all of who they are, every day.
Recourse from:
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COVID-19 Updates from City Connections
City of Santa Rosa
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New Face Coverings Guidance Have Gone into Effect- This Week!
California issued Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings to align with CDC recommendations. This guidance provides information about where masks may still be required or recommended including on public transit (airplanes, ships, trains, etc.) and in transportation hubs (airport, bus terminal, marina, train station, etc.), indoors in K-12 schools and other youth settings, healthcare settings, correctional facilities and detention centers, and homeless shelters, emergency shelters and cooling centers. READ MORE
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Click the logo below to learn more about updates within our Community.
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Hymn 88: Maker in Whom We Live
Faith United Methodist Church-Rockville, MD
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Let us pray.
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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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