A Prayer for Peace (4) We are Praying Together with our
National Cathedral and the world.
While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. —St. Francis
God of Brother Sun, God of Sister Moon and Stars:
So often we get pulled into a whirlwind of busyness of our own creation that we miss seeing the beauty of the world around us. As we remember your servant Francis, help us find time today to see with his eyes the wonder and awe in the world and show us the places where we are called to be instruments of your peace. Amen.
from “Twenty-five Days of Prayer,” The National Cathedral.org
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St Patrick's On-Line Worship Services
Look for New Time: 9:30 a.m.
Links Provided for Service Leaflet and Zoom Invitation
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St Patrick's next Zoom Eucharist
is on
Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
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Parish Weekday Worship & Education
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Compline Service,
Every Tuesday at 4:00 pm.
See Zoom Invitation and Service Leaflet
Links Below
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Parish Bible Study – Wednesdays at 9:00 am.
Reading for November 4 is John 11:1 – 13:38
Reading for November 11 is John 14:1 – 16:33
Invitation below.
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National Cathedral, 9:00 am Pacific
A Service of Healing, Unity, and Hope after an Election
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Trinity Cathedral, 7:00 p.m. Pacific
With Malice Toward None: Praying for Peace in Our Civic Life
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Bishop Curry's Habits of Grace
An invitation for you, from Presiding Bishop Curry
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"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"
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Becoming Beloved Community--What is it? Repairing the Breach 
The fourth quadrant of the labyrinth is about our Baptismal vow to “ Strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.” We have been so richly blessed and have a special vocation to say we are sorry for ways we have benefited from other’s disadvantage, and to participate in the repair and restoration of our communities and institutions where groups of people have been treated unjustly.
How can we participate in repairing the breach? It is helpful to identify the social institutions and systems in our community that bear the signs of racial injustice and brokenness. And then, to participate in the repair, restoration, and healing of people, institutions, and systems. Several areas to consider are:
- Participate in criminal justice reform and healing
- Stand with immigrants and refugees
- Support historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Living into the Great Commandment invites us to embrace the most vulnerable people in our communities as beloved neighbors. It means working for justice for everyone in our community. It is a journey that takes a lot of courage and commitment. We pray for God’s blessing on our way toward Becoming a Beloved Community.
Reference: Becoming Beloved Community...Where You Are. Published by The Episcopal Church. Updated July 2020.
Submitted by Miriam Casey
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A Message from the Planned Giving Ministry
Legacy Giving...giving that lasts a lifetime. Make a Legacy Gift and
join the Legacy Circle.
The Planned Giving Ministry members include Laurie Boone-Hogen, Chair, Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey, and Ann and Alec Peters.
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Update from the Becoming Beloved Community with Dunbar and Kenwood Schools
The BBC-Schools team is delighted to provide an update about our ministry of Becoming a Beloved Community with the Dunbar and Kenwood schools. In addition to the $5000 Rapid Response grant that we received from the National Church, an anonymous gift of $2500 has been received which is allowing us to further meet various needs of the schools. To date we funded gift certificates for food and technology for distance learning. Now we are providing individual “Take a Break” kits of games, art supplies and puzzles for each child in both schools. Our next project will be to furnish the children at the Dunbar school with books that they keep at home and the schools’ libraries that both schools want with books focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. As stated before, the Dunbar school has 82% of the children below the poverty line and 59% English learners. Kenwood School has 25% below the poverty line and fewer English learners.
Join us in supporting these children in our community by donating to St. Patrick’s Church, making a notation in the memo line BBC-Schools.
LBH : 10/30/20
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Margaret died at the age of 96 in Santa Rosa, CA.
Daughter Barbara shares that “Margi” stayed active during her
eighteen years at Spring Lake Village, enjoying friendships, travel,
and daily walks in Annadel State Park.
Margaret was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and
attended services at St. Patrick’s in Kenwood and at the Chapel
at Spring Lake Village.
Services will be held after COVID-19 subsides. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the Spring Lake Village Chapel
Fund, KQED, or Planned parent-hood.
We pray for Margaret’s soul and for the souls of all of the
departed. We pray for comfort for her family.
May the Peace of Christ be with Margaret (Margie) and her Family!
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Prayer for the National Election
To our Lord Jesus, we pray for our country during this
national election. We pray for the safety of people
voting and for poll workers. We pray for guidance
from the Holy Spirit in casting our ballot. We pray
that all who want to vote may place a ballot that will
be accurately and timely counted. We pray for the
people and leaders of this country after knowing the
results of these elections: that they may govern and
participate with wisdom, concern for all people, for
the institutions of our democracy, and for the
well-being of all nations, races, cultures and faith
communities. We pray that each citizen and resident
will offer their own gifts for the good of the whole. In
the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Best Skills – Best Churches
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Bishop Megan is offering the opportunity for lay persons and clergy in our diocese to obtain a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Arizona Sate University.
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City Connections of Santa Rosa News letter
Respect. Protect. Mask Up.
Dr. Robert Redfield, the director for the Center for Disease Control, called face coverings “the most powerful public health tool” the country has in fighting COVID-19. Wearing a face covering is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. By being a diligent mask wearer, you are not only protecting your health, you are also respecting the health and wellness of others by helping them to stay safe. Everyone is in this together, and it is important that we all do our part to prevent the spread. LEARN MORE
COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Calendar
Testing is a critical element of Sonoma County’s enhanced COVID-19 strategies and 10 recurring community testing events are now available throughout the county each week to make testing more easily accessible to communities that see greater impacts from the virus. An online calendar is available on the County of Sonoma website to help residents schedule an appointment at these, and pop-up, testing locations, but residents may also call (707) 565-4667 to make an appointment. VIEW CALENDAR
Safe Social Distancing Program in Finley Parking Lot Extended to Mid-November
The Safe Social Distancing Program (SSDP) in the Finley parking lot, which was slated to close by October 31, may be extended to mid-November. The City of Santa Rosa and its contracted homeless services provider, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, were recently made aware of a potential COVID-19 exposure at the SSDP. Accordingly, the City has postponed the closure of the SSDP to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. The City and Catholic Charities are working closely with the Sonoma County Department of Health Services which began testing on-site this week. Additionally, Catholic Charities is working with the individuals currently residing at the SSDP to ensure COVID-19 safety protocols are being followed. The City estimates the SSDP may close by mid-November barring unforeseen circumstances and will keep the community informed should this timeline change. For information on the City’s efforts to address homelessness amid the public health emergency, visit srcity.org/COVID19HomelessSupport.
Get Your Flu Shot
It’s officially flu season. While cooler weather means the start of the holiday season, it also means it’s time to get a flu shot. The flu impacts about 35 million Americans each year, and studies have shown that getting the flu vaccine will either create an immunity or reduce the severity of symptoms and risk of hospitalization. And with COVID-19 still straining healthcare systems, more people getting a flu shot reduces the spread and impacts on healthcare workers and hospitals. And it should be easier than ever this year, as some healthcare providers offer drive-thru service for the shot. Contact your health provider and schedule one today.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For the latest updates and resources for COVID-19, visit srcity.org/PreventTheSpread
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"We shall overcome"
Pete Seeger
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Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. 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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Starting Next Week the Saint Patrick’s Newsletter
will come out once a week on Wednesday.
Look for it after noon.
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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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