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Opening Prayer
O God, you make us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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St Patrick's
Upcoming Indoor Holy Eucharist Service
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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.
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Regular Weekday Worship & Education
Compline & Parish Bible Study
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Compline
Compline Service:
We meet each Thursday
at 4:00 on Zoom
Compline Service will be
today.
Click here for the
Zoom Invitation
We use The Book of Common Prayer beginning on page 127.
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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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Dear Friends,
If you've wondered what Compline is, below is a great description of the service.
The last of the four services in the Daily Office (BCP, p. 127). It is descended from the night  prayers said before bed at the end of the monastic round of daily prayer. Compline is a simple office including a confession of sins, one or more psalms, a short reading from scripture, versicles and responses, the Lord's Prayer, collects which ask for God's protection during the night to come, and the canticle Nunc dimittis. A hymn for the evening may follow the short reading from scripture. The collects may be followed by a time of silence, along with free intercessions and thanksgivings.
This service is held on Zoom each Thursday at 4 p.m. We urge you to join us for this short service of prayer and meditation before you get involved in preparing dinner and relaxing for the rest of the evening. Try it, you just may like it!
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The Vestry met at the home of Marilyn and Matt Ganz on Saturday, March 12, for a 6-hour retreat/training session. We were guided by the Reverend Canon Mary Goshert. It was a great opportunity for Vestry members to get to know and trust each other.
Our main focus was understanding our roles as Vestry members and the responsibilities of vestries in the Episcopal Church. Canon Mary brought guides and other resources to help us and we talked about the importance of reviewing and possibly revising the Parish Vision Statement and Mission Statement. We also discussed our parish’s ministries, norms and protocols, and effective communication both inside and outside of the parish.
Additionally, the Vestry talked about updating the policy manual,
our role in leading evangelism as a means of making our church appealing to visitors who might become members, and as a duty of all Christians to spread the good news. We were encouraged to identify and address short-term issues and to plan for the church’s future.
The Vestry has a lot on our plate, and the retreat served to charge and empower us. It was a full, rewarding and entertaining retreat-workshop. We were treated to a marvelous lunch prepared by our hosts. Some of us had croque madame and others had croque monsieur sandwiches with homemade brioche made by Matt. We had a delicious pistachio cake made Marilyn for dessert. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Marilyn and Matt for their hospitality. We are also grateful to Mary for her wise and entertaining counsel.
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Questionnaire from the Education Ministry
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In years past, the Adult Education Committee compiled areas of interest that parishioners had expressed they would like to have addressed in classes, events, and opportunities for further study. These areas of interests were  centered around themes or content options. It is time again to put to the parishioners a questionnaire about what they would like to have offered and the various times to best schedule these offerings. Here are the categories which can be expanded.
Thank you for your participation in this survey. Please turn your sheet into the box in Stevenson Hall or email your request to Lauriehogen@gmail.com or contact Laurie at 917-621-7976.
Laurie Boone Hogen and the Education Team
Click below for the Questionnaire.
Some will also be available in Stevenson Hall.
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Spring Cleaning
at
St Patrick's Church!
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April 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
It's that time of the year again! As we prepare for Easter at St Patrick's we would like to spruce things up! Please join us as we all work together to clean up our worship space and other areas in the church. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. Thank you!
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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, April 3rd.
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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Blessing Bag Ministry
Due April 10th
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Our March Blessing Bag collection was very successful, with 100 of them delivered to Redwood Gospel Mission. The next opportunity to offer these to homeless and hungry people will be on or before Palm Sunday, April 10. You are welcome to drop them off at my house, 8399 Oakmont Drive, SR 95409 or leave them in the white box in the narthex. There’s a small handout in front of the box that describes what goes into each bag. A short word of encouragement with the name of our church is nice to include if you wish. Thank you to everyone who is helping with this  important ministry. You are a blessing to our community. Betsy Randolph
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St Patrick's Adult Education Offering
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St Patrick's Adult Education would like for you to be aware of this class that will be offered in April! Check it out in Oakmont.
The Rise of Rabbinic Judaism and Classical Christianity
Instructor: Bruce Bramlett
Mondays, April 11-May 16, 3-5p.m.
Berger Center, 6 week session. Cost $95
 Jews and Christians share a common historical lineage that will explore within the all-encompassing crucible of the Greco-Roman world. The classes will provide crucial insights into that history with its threads of continuity, divergence and conflict with the goal of fostering mutual understanding, respect  and appreciation.
Rev. Bruce Bramlett is an Episcopal priest and a Religious Studies scholar.
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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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Richard Rohr
Daily Meditation
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
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Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; 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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