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This week we celebrate two Gregory’s, both former early bishops of Christianity.
“On March 9, we remember Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c. 394. Born about
334 in Caesarea, a brother to Basil the Great, Gregory became besotted by Christ and his Passion. His faith was heartened when he was 20 by the transfer of relics of the forty Martyrs of Sebaste, and dismissed ministry to become a rhetorician like his father.
Basil convinced Gregory to become Bishop of Nyssa. Gregory was miserable upon ordination as he felt unworthy, knowing little of tact or budgets. Basil and Macrina, their sister, died in 379; his siblings’ deaths opened the way for Gregory to develop as a philosopher and theologian (his Great Catechism is one of his most respected treatises). Gregory was honored as a “pillar of the church” in 381.
We remember Gregory, Bishop of Rome, born in 540, on March 12. He was one of two popes, with Leo the First, to be popularly called “great.” Both men reigned during the invasion of Italy, and Gregory served during pestilence and famine. Gregory became Prefect in 573 and Ambassador to Constantinople in 590. His pontificate was marked by vigorous service in defense of Rome against the Lombards and people from the papal granaries in Sicily. Gregory supported evangelism of the Anglo-Saxon who called him ‘Apostle to the English’ buried in St. Peter’s Basilica.”
Planning for Rites and Rituals: Year C
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St Patrick's
Upcoming Indoor Holy Eucharist Service
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St Patrick's Weekly Calendar
Sundays: Holy Eucharist
Join us in person for Sunday Eucharist! 10 a.m. with Priest Doyle
Also available online using Zoom. Zoom link and service leaflet are above.
Tuesdays: Morning Coffee Hour
Let's meet over coffee! 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Richard Randolph. Contact Richard for your ZOOM Invitation.
Richard Randolph: rjurny@gmail.com
Thursdays: Morning Prayer
Join us during Lent in person at the church! 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Priest Doyle.
Thursdays: Compline
Let's share Compline on ZOOM! 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Priest Doyle.
Fridays: The Men's Bible Study:
Grow in your faith & walk with God! 8:30 a.m.
Send a note to Tom Allen and he will ensure you receive a ZOOM invitation. ctetfa@sbcglobal.net or 214-766-7209
Second Saturday of the Month: Women's Breakfast:
Fellowship over breakfast, a cup of coffee, or just to visit with us! 8:30 a.m.
Send a note to Eleanor Albon and she will tell you where to meet! ralbon@aol.com or 281-610-8043
** Women's Breakfast will meet on the second Sa turday of the month. Our next Zoom gathering will be April 9, (not meeting in March)**
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Lent Season with St Patrick's!
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Join us in the worship space on Thursdays during Lent at 10:00 AM for Morning Lenten Prayer.
Would you like to be a Lector during the Morning Prayer services in Lent?
Please sign up to read as Priest Doyle would love to have you be a part of the services on Thursday mornings!
You may call or email Bobbiejo Maggard at the office and she'll get you on the list. Thank you!
Phone: 707-833-4228, ext. 1
Email: parishadm9000@gmail.com
Church Covenant Cliparts #2425958
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Regular Weekday Worship & Education
Compline & Parish Bible Study
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Compline
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Bible Study
Our Parish Bible Study will be on hold during Lent. Bible Study will resume on April 27th.
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Communion on Sunday Mornings
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 We are now receiving Communion in both kinds, bread and wine. You may consume either or both -- just let us know which you want when you come up for Communion. We will continue for the time being proceeding toward the altar rail in a straight line.
Please open your palms and hold them up to receive the bread. (Please do not try to take the bread out of the priest’s hand with your fingers.) If you are also going to receive the wine, move to
the person distributing the wine and help guide the cup.
If you prefer intinction, after receiving the bread, let it remain in your hands as you move to receive the wine. The person distributing the wine will lightly dip it in the wine and place it
back in your hands.
Communion is valid in all of the above cases. Please continue to wear your masks before and after consuming Communion, and before you return to your seat.
If you would like a gluten free wafer let the priest know either before the service or when you come up to receive. As always, without receiving the bread or wine, you may come up, cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing.
Yours in Christ,
Priest Doyle
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Don't Forget ~ Spring Forward!
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Remembrance of Jim (James) Spangler
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Charlie Buff and Ron Keith planted an Oregon Green Pine in the garden near Stevenson Hall.
They were contacted by John Potter, a friend of Jim Spangler who recently died
at 94 years old.
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Jim Porter Ron Keith & Charlie Buff
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Jim's connection to St Patrick's was through the Alcoholic Anonymous meetings he attended for over ten years at our church.
John asked if he and his wife, Barbara could plant a tree in his memory at the church.
In the central garden now sits a new little pine tree in memory of Jim
Spangler. For many years Jim participated in weekly AA meetings that
were held here and helped many people who struggle with addiction. In
his final days, at 94 years old, when the subject came up, he
mentioned a fondness for the Church and garden and liked the idea of a
Christmas-like tree.
When my wife, Anne, and I asked Jim's wife, Barbara, if we could plant
something in Jim's memory, she suggested we contact St. Patrick's
Church. A big Thank You to Ronald Keith and Charlie (Buff) for making
this possible. Through the kindness of this Church, wishes come true.
With love and gratitude,
John and Anne Potter
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Our Blessing Bag Ministry Continues!
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Our Blessing Bag ministry continues! Blessing Bags will be delivered to the Redwood Gospel Mission in downtown Santa Rosa after the second Sunday of each month. The next due date is March 13. The staff at RGM will distribute them to the many people who  need them.
Rich and I recently delivered some bags from the generous people of St. Patrick’s. The warm messages of encouragement are just as important as the meal in the bag.
When you make up the quart-sized bags include: a pop-top of pasta with some kind of meat sauce, a package of crackers with either peanut butter or cheese, a box of juice, a granola-type bar and a napkin with a sturdy plastic fork. The easiest bags to fill are made by Glad, called Flex and Seal. It’s nice to include a note of encouragement from St. Patrick’s Church, something like” Best wishes for a brighter tomorrow.”
Please call me if you have any questions. You can reach me at (408)981-2024.
Feel free to drop the bags off at our house and if we’re not home just leave them on our porch at 8399 Oakmont Dr. Alternatively, you can leave them in the Narthex in the designated white box when you come to church on Sunday.
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February's Vestry Meeting
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Dear St Patrick's Family,
Please click on the items below to read the finical report, January & February  Vestry minutes.
2022 ST PATRICK'S FINACIAL REPORT
JANUARY VESTRY MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY AGENDA
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Greetings St Patrick's and Friends!
I am back in the office with my amazing new assistant! Her name is Aunika Rose and she's expensive, naps & drinks on the job, types zero words per minute, and won't  answer the phones.
But I love her anyway!!
It's a joy bringing Aunika to the office, thank you all for your love and support!
With Love & Blessings,
Bobbiejo M.
Photos in office provided by Rich Randolph
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 Diocesan Convention will be held at the Redding Civic Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, October 21-22.
Delegates to General Convention will be elected. Convocation is September 17, on Zoom. Zoom Town Halls will be announced.
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News from the Diocese of Northern California
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Good options this time for ministries and Lenten devotions! |
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Richard Rohr
Daily Meditation
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
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Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, 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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