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Opening Prayer
Let us Pray
O God, who strengthens weak hands and fearful hearts, pour into us the same power that quickened Jesus’ pulse in the tomb, that even amid failure, sorrow and fear, we may be bearers of your wholeness, healing, and joy. Amen.
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St Patrick's On-Line Worship Services
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Evening Service, Every Tuesday at 4:00 pm. See Service Leaflet and Zoom Invitation below for August 18, Compline.
Printing out your Service Leaflet provides for a smoother
service than trying to following along in The Book of Common Prayer.
Following is your Invitation:
Doyle Dietz Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Study of Acts – Wednesday at 9:00 am.
Reading for Wednesday, August 19 -- Read Acts10:17 – 13:12
Reading for Wednesday, August 26 -- Read Acts 13:13 - 16:15.
I look forward to our time together learning through Scripture, and sharing our experiences. I expect our visits to last about 1 hour.
Parish Bible Study
Invitation below. Come and join us – we are having a
great time!
Please note these access instructions for our zoom meetings.
Join Zoom Acts Bible Study Wednesday, August 19, at 9:00 am.
Doyle Dietz Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: My Meeting
Time: Aug 19, 2020 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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If you have any questions, please contact me at stpatricksrector@gmail.com, or, at 520-268-0366.
May the Peace of Christ be with you,
Priest Doyle
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If you missed the sermon from the Washington National Cathedral on August 16, you can check it out below! Enjoy listening to The Rev Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr sermon.
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August 16, 2020: Sunday Sermon by The Rev Canon Leonard L. Hamlin, Sr
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A letter from our Rector, Priest Doyle.
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How are you doing living during this pandemic? I wish I could tell you that it is over. I can’t – it’s not. We can be hopeful! We are still functioning and participating and doing ministry as a church.
You, our St Patrick’s family, are still sending in your pledges. We are paying our bills and distributing funds to needy people in our community. You are sending in your plate offerings for worship services. Some of you are volunteering to help the hungry like those who work with Redwood Empire Food Bank and FISH. Others are beginning new ministries to help needy families and school children in our area.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was the guest speaker last week at Bishop Curry’s weekly Zoom gathering for the bishops of our diocese. Bishop Megan shared that Dr. Fauci says this will not be our new normal forever. Things will get better. And it will take a while.
Dr. Fauci indicated that it would probably be after the first of the year before anyone could effectively speak about where we are with vaccines. In the meantime, we need to carry on following safety protocols, and state and county guidelines, for each other’s well-being. Dr. Fauci says that many of us see things at one extreme or the other. It is as if we think we are either in a large crowd of people jammed up against each other, with no one wearing a mask, or, we are alone inside our home with no one to see or speak with.
Dr. Fauci says that actually, we can live in the mid-way – that is, keeping social distance and wearing masks. He believes that Pubic Health Messaging is the gateway to opening the country, not the obstacles. Wearing masks and observing social distancing are building blocks, the middle ground. Each of us is a link in the chain of public safety. A weak link breaks the chain. Remember, Public Health Messaging and following safety protocols are the gateway to reopening the country.
Dr. Fauci also stresses that outside is better than inside. So, if you go to a restaurant, eat outside, wear a mask and keep social distance. If you go to a friend’s house, sit outside, wear a mask, and keep social distance. More is better than less. If you wear a mask, keep it on. If you are keeping social distance, farther is much better than closer. When you are in a situation where you need to wear a mask and keep social distance, don’t stay long. You can still be with people when you show concern for their safety.
Church is not a building – it is a community. Don’t neglect your brothers and sisters. Join them in worship, fellowship, discussions, learning and ministry. We have a number of opportunities. I am spending some time asking God to soften and expand my heart. Maybe you will, too.
May the Peace of Christ be with you,
Priest Doyle
Rector, St Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Kenwood CA.
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Habits of Grace:
An invitation for you, from Presiding Bishop Curry
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My faith looks up to thee, Daryl Hunt, piano, and
Marshal Keys, saxophone, at the National Cathedral August 16, 2020
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Minerva Haddad, a long-time member of St. Patrick's, is a woman of many talents and interests. One of them is knitting. Minerva has been knitting since her twenties, and she developed a special interest in knitting bears in 2006 at the invitation of a friend of her sister who knitted bears for children in orphanages in Afghanistan.
This led to knitting bears for Kaiser Permanente Hospital where she has volunteered for 21 years. Minerva recruited two friends to assist her in knitting bears for Kaiser's Pediatric department, and primarily for children who are brought to the Emergency Room (ER). One friend lives in Petaluma, and another in Morgan Hill. They each knit bears and then ship them to Minerva who brings them all to the Santa Rosa Kaiser.
For a child (indeed, for anyone), going to the ER can be stressful and cause anxiety. Having a soft, cuddly, bear can provide much needed comfort. Minerva noted that some adults as well as children have found solace in these lovingly designed bears, each one unique.
Minerva noted it takes her approximately six hours to produce one bear, and to date, she has knitted 3,850 bears! Minerva's bear knitting was featured prominently in an article in the Press Democrat in 2010 regarding her volunteerism.
When asked why she continued to knit these special bears for so many years, she replied that she does it because, "It is a ministry to me," and she feels called to do it. "It didn't start out that way" she pointed out, "...but then I realized what an impact my bears had on kids, parents and staff."
Staff reported how they use the bears as teaching aides to help children understand what is going to happen. Staff models on the bear what the procedure will be.
Minerva has met some of the children who have received her bears while sitting at the front desk of the hospital knitting. She was told by children that they give their bears a name, and some children continue taking their bears to sleep with them at night for several years.
Kaiser covers the expense for the yarn (and also for the other volunteers who knit hats, blankets, etc). Minerva buys the acrylic filler and recently won an award from the company that makes the filler, which supplied her with a substantial supply.
May Minerva and her friends carry on for many years this heart- warming ministry, and continue to bring comfort and happiness to the community! Thank you, Minerva for such a wonderful ministry.
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TAKE ACTION: Sonoma County Actions this week for Human Rights and Social & Economic Justice
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ACTIONS THIS WEEK
For Human Rights
and Social and Economic Justice
August 19, 20 & 21
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From the Interfaith Council
of Sonoma County
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Mobilization
For the Rights of Immigrants !
Wednesday, August 19 — 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Sidewalk at the Dollar Tree parking lot
2019 Sebastapol Road
in Roseland — Santa Rosa
*Hosted by Graton Day Labor Center and Allies*
Demands
• That the State of California give economic assistance to undocumented workers affected by COVID-19;
• That Sonoma County condemn the recent ICE raids and pass a Sanctuary Law;
• That Sonoma County resolve the high rate of COVID-19 infections in the Latino community.
We will form a line on the sidewalk, standing six feet apart and wearing masks. There will be speakers and free tamales! Bring your friends and family!
* Sponsors for this action include:
Alianza de Mujeres Activas y Solidarias (ALMAS)
Graton Day Labor Center / Centro Laboral de Graton
Movimiento Cultural de la Unión Indigena
Comité VIDA
Raíces Collective
Lideres Campesinas
Sonoma County Rapid Response Network
For more information contact Renee Saucedo
renee@gratondaylabor.org
(707) 273-2974
Demonstration
in Support of Racial Justice
Thursday, August 20 — 4:00 to 5:00 pm
and on subsequent Thursdays, going forward
Corner of West Third Street and Stony Point Road
Santa Rosa
Park in the Knox Presbyterian Church lot at 1650 West Third Street
Hosted by by People of Faith Against Racism
A project of Thanksgiving Lutheran Church
and Knox Presbyterian Church
We proclaim that Black Lives Matter and that it is time to change.
We are all made in the image of God. This nation and the world must not lose track of that.
Please bring your lawn chairs, signs, hats and water. If possible wear a tee shirt with a message of peace and tolerance for all Humanity. Please wear a face mask.
Invite others who might wish to be involved in a peaceful, family oriented demonstration showing our support for all of our brothers and sisters.
For further information email Jean at ecosave@sonic.net
or Therese at thereset@sbcglobal.net
Vigil in Solidarity with
Black Lives Matter
Friday, August 21 — 5:00 to 6:00 pm
(and every Friday)
Downtown Sebastopol
Intersection of North Main Street and Bodega Avenue
Hosted by Stone Creek Zen Center
• Please feel welcome to join us and share with friends.
• Signs available or bring your own.
• Silent, masked and socially distancing.
NOTE: Email the organizers at stonecreek@sonic.net each week, to verify that the vigil will take place, since changes or cancellations may occur due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Interfaith Council
of Sonoma County
122 Calistoga Road — PMB 154
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Info@InterfaithSonoma.org
(707) 206-2650
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A Message from the Panned Giving Ministry
STEPHANIE CHAPRLIS MCCAFFREY MAKES A GIFT
Stephanie and her husband Dennis.
Frankly, I did not think about leaving a gift to St. Patrick's after my passing since I have only been a member for five years. I thought it was too soon to consider making such a gift. Yet my husband, Dennis, and I were in the process of updating our trust, which we do every five years or when a significant life event occurs.
Part of planning the settlement of one's estate is determining final wishes regarding funeral and burial arrangements. Many of you may recall this process was also part of the "Life Plan" workshop and workbook that the Episcopal Foundation of Northern California reviewed with us.
I told my husband of my dawning realization that I wanted to be buried in the St. Patrick's Memorial Garden. I had not considered this before, but after all the fires, evacuations, and health issues, it was the right time to think about what we wanted as final directives.
It also struck me how very much I love this area, the "Valley of the Moon". I find it peaceful and the "view" from the Memorial Garden is remarkable. It would be a place that would be uplifting for my family to visit.
Dennis surprised me by saying he wanted to be where I was; in the Memorial Garden. My husband is not a religious man, but he is supportive of me and my faith, so this declaration was significant.
We have made arrangements with Priest Doyle regarding a space for us in the Garden. And we have made a Legacy Gift to the church.
Perhaps you too want the unique option that our church offers in your future plans. I believe the Memorial Garden is a treasure and like the church, the grounds and the Memorial Garden need protecting and assurance it will exist into the future.
A Legacy Gift, or Planned Gift to St. Patrick's, will help assure
St. Patrick's is here to serve future generations. This period of sheltering-in-place provides an opportune time to have these important discussions. Peace be with you.
The Planned Giving Ministry members include Laurie Boone-Hogen, Chair, Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey, and Ann and Alec Peters.
Please send in your Donor Intent Form.
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“This election is a chance to exercise our right to vote, to participate in our common life, and to celebrate our ability to do so. In that joy, we should also look to this election, future elections, and time between elections to expand and defend the right to vote so that no one is excluded from this privilege.”
Click HERE to learn 5 Ways to Faithfully Address Elections!
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"I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Chant Claire Chamber Choir
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When a wildfire or other disaster strikes, the Red Cross sets up shelters to ensure our community members have a safe place to stay. Volunteers support day-to-day activities within a shelter, which include reception & registration, ensuring meals are set up, helping with dormitory needs, disseminating information, and providing comfort. The Red Cross is seeking to train as many volunteers as possible before something major occurs. Health professionals are also needed to provide health care and assessments to clients in shelters.
Anyone interested can find out more and begin their experience at www.redcross.org/volunteertoday. Please feel free to contact 510-421-4527 or Julie.Mucilli@redcross.org if we can provide any more information or answer any questions. Additionally, please let us know if you would be interested in a virtual presentation of this opportunity to your members.
Thank you,
Julie Mucilli | Volunteer & Youth Services Manager
American Red Cross
(510) 421-4527 | Julie.Mucilli@redcross.org
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Beginning Next Week!
“Falling Upward, A spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” by Richard Rohr
“Falling Upward, A spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” by Richard Rohr will be offered by Sharron Simpson on Mondays at 4:00 P.M. on August 24, 31, September 21, 28. Sharron is a Spiritual Mentor, Educator and Storyteller and has taught several classes at St. Patrick’s.
“Falling Upward calls forth the promise within us and frees us to follow it into wider dimensions of our spiritual authenticity.” (Joanna Macy)
This class is an invitation to go deeper into self-awareness, Holy Mystery, and the unfolding of spiritual maturity. We will engage in reflection, vigorous discussion, Soul-full imagination, and prayer. If you desire to be challenged, awakened, expanded in Spirit, join us. Sharron can be reached at wellspringgodeeper@gmail.com. Please sign up for this course by contacting Sharron or Bobbiejo at St. Patrick’s. parishadmin9000@gmail.com. Please purchase the book, Falling Upward before the first class.
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The following educational offerings will be available on Zoom beginning in August with "Falling Upward, A spirituality for the Two Halves of Life". Other classes will be offered in September as well! In some cases participants will need to purchase the required books as well as sign up for the specific course in order to receive the Zoom invitation.
“Sacred Ground, a Film-based Dialogue Series on Race and Faith” will again be offered by the Commission for Intercultural Ministries of the Diocese beginning in September with facilitators Bob Wohlsen and Sharron Simpson. This is a ten- week course and does require the purchase of two books, Waking up White by Debbie Irving and Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman. Please read the description of the course included in this E Blast. The website is https://www.episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground. Contact Bob Wohlsen (bob.wohlsen@gmail.com or 510-926-0286) for more information and to register.
Having just completed this course, I highly recommend this life-changing opportunity to better understand America’s, and our church’s, historical role in racism and what our faith calls us to do to eradicate this sin. The course begins on Thursday, September 10 from 1:00-2:30 and continues every Thursday for 10 weeks. The dates are September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12. Preparation for each class requires watching a video and reading selected articles and chapters in the required books.
The study of scripture continues with Priest Doyle every Wednesday at 9:00.
Priest Doyle will lead the discussion on Acts beginning Wednesday, July 29.
Priest Doyle will lead the Wednesday Bible study on Romans, September 23 – November 18.
Our Parish Bible Study for the first of the year will be a study of the Gospel of Mark, on Wednesdays at 9:00 am, beginning January 6, and concluding February 16 by Zoom. .
In January and February, Karen King will offer classes on the Parables. Laurie Boone-Hogen will offer stand-alone topics of religious art .
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Good Good Father
Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett Performing in Pittsburgh, PA on 11-14-15
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Please subscribe to our YouTube channel so we will be able to live stream from this platform. In order to achieve the required status to be able to livestream from YouTube, we need to have 1000 subscribers. There will be no ads attached.
At the moment, we have 42 subscribers. We need 958 more!
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Weekly Calendar
Tuesdays: Morning Coffee Hour
Let's meet over coffee! 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Eleanor Albon. Send a note to Eleanor Albon and she will ensure you receive a Zoom invitation. ralbon@aol.com or 281-610-8043
Tuesdays: Evening Offices
Let's share Compline or Evening Prayer! 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Priest Doyle.
Wednesdays: Parish Bible Study
Join Priest Doyle for the study of Acts 9:00 a.m., hosted by Priest Doyle.
Thursdays: The Women's Bible Study
Grow in your faith & walk with God! 9:30 a.m. Send a note to Miriam Casey and she will ensure you receive a Zoom invitation. mlcasey7@yahoo.com or 650-380-2747
Thursdays: Happy Hour:
Enjoy your favorite beverage with a friend! From 5:00 p.m- 6:00 p.m., hosted by Anne and Rick Phillips. Send a note to Anne and Rick Phillips and they will ensure you receive a Zoom invitation. aywphillips@comcast.net or 707-888-0642. Happy Hour will now meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Next scheduled meeting day will be September 3rd. Same time, same place!
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 ensure you receive a Zoom invitation. 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 September 12**
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Needs & Help
Acquiring groceries without going to the grocery store!
Oakmont Market will deliver groceries to Oakmont Residences with their normal $25 minimum order with no delivery fee.
All payments will be made by credit card only to your front doorstep.
Call (707) 539-2434 to place your order.
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Closing Prayer
Let us pray:
Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquility your dominion may increase until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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The Celebration Choir - We're Marching To Zion
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Please Support Saint Patrick's 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
Phone: 520-268-0366
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9000 Sonoma Highway
PO Box 247
Kenwood, CA 95452
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