You can Make a Difference. Please Vote.
“A man without a vote is a man without protection.” - Lyndon B. Johnson, Former U.S. President
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A Prayer for Peace (3) We are Praying Together with our
National Cathedral and the world.
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn. —John Muir
God of calm breezes, God of stormy seas:
You created the heavens and the earth and deemed them good, yet it in this time where wildfires and hurricanes bring devastation to so many in our nation, we acknowledge the ways that human activity has damaged the earth. As we continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in harm’s way, we pray too for the wellbeing of all creation and we give thanks for the places and ways nature gives peace to our souls. Amen.
from “Twenty-five Days of Prayer,” The National Cathedral.org
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St Patrick's On-Line Worship Services
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All Saints Day
St Patrick’s Sunday Zoom Eucharist on
November 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Please bring a candle to light at home during the
meditation part of the service.
Gather for worship with your fellow saints!
All are welcome!
Doyle Dietz Allen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Sunday Eucharist - All Saints Day
Time: Nov 1, 2020 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 359 610 0851
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New Zoom Eucharist Schedule
November 2020 - January 2021
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Sunday, November 1, All Saints Day, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 15, Proper Twenty-eight, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 29, Advent I, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 6, Advent II, 9:00 a.m.
Friday, December 11, Blue Christmas, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, Advent III, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 20, Advent IV, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 24, Feast of the Incarnation, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 10, Baptism of Jesus, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, January 31, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany and Annual Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
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Weekday Worship & Education
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Compline Service, Every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
See Zoom Invitation below and Service Leaflet attached below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82819269801?pwd=UmJRUEhxZVVRY0NCeHp5WSs4S2NmUT09
Meeting ID: 828 1926 9801
Passcode: 648628
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+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 828 1926 9801
Passcode: 648628
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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A National Service for Healing and Wholeness
Holding onto Hope
Sunday, November 1, 4 pm
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry leads a service of prayer to shine as a beacon of hope for the nation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, racial reckoning and a hard-fought election. Learn more » |
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Richard Rohr Daily Meditations
Thomas Keating: The Secret Embrace, Part Two
The Freedom of Consent
Friday, October 30, 2020
Over the past two weeks Cynthia Bourgeault has generously shared her thoughts on the poems and spiritual legacy of Thomas Keating. Today, I (Richard) want to emphasize Thomas Keating’s final message, the subject of Cynthia’s commentary in yesterday’s meditation. I have edited the text very slightly for greater clarity.
Perhaps it was his many decades of “consenting to God’s presence and action within” that allowed him to glimpse a new world. Thomas’ final message was the following:
Dear friends: In the universe, an extraordinary moment of civilization seems to be overtaking us. . . . It’s a time of enormous expectancy and possibility.
We are called to start—not with the old world contracts, now that we know that they are all lies—but [with] what we know as the truth. . . . So I call upon the nations to consider this as a possibility: that we should begin a new world with one that actually exists. This is the moment to manifest this world, by showing loving concern for poverty, loving appreciation for the needs of the world, and opportunities for accelerated development. We need to find ways to make these really happen. I make this humble suggestion, that now arms-making is of no significance in the world. It hinders its progress.
This will allow and offer the world the marvelous gift of beginning, [of] creating, of trusting each other, of forgiving each other, and of showing compassion, care for the poor, and putting all our trust in the God of heaven and earth. I leave this hope in your hands and hearts, coming as a real inspiration from the heart of God. What does [God] care about who has this or other lands, when the power to begin with the truest history is coming from religion as expression of the Source that has been realized for centuries? Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Indigenous, and Christianity—all religions—oneness is their nature. Amen. [1]
Richard again: In this injunction to the world, Father Thomas Keating says what he has been given to know. The only path forward for the survival of our species and perhaps even our planet is a path of nonviolence, of contemplation and action prioritizing justice and solidarity, an affirmation of Oneness and the interconnectedness of all things, which science confirms, and spirituality has always known on its deepest level.
I think the real purpose of the spiritual journey is to expand people’s ability to do good by liberating them. This is what Jesus did, after all—free people from their pain, their sin, their “uncleanness,” and even their deaths. Then he sent them back to their families and to society to live in relationship and live lives of freedom and wholeness. As a devoted student of Jesus and lover of God, Thomas Keating did the same through the gift of Centering Prayer; he helped people connect to an inner stillness and experience of God that liberated them from egoic strongholds—so they could become free and whole. His final words help us imagine the possibilities for ourselves and our world.
Reference:
[1] Thomas Keating, Fr. Thomas Keating’s Last Oracle (Contemplative Network: 2020), transcription (October 2018), YouTube video.
Image credit: Alta Pink (detail), James Turrell, 1968, installation.
Inspiration for this week’s banner image: To be nothing / Is to consent to being a simple creature. / This is the place of encounter with / “I AM that I Am.” / When there is no more “me, myself, or mine,” / Only “I AM” remains. / Then the “I” may fall away, / Leaving just the AM. . . . —Thomas Keating, “Out of Nothing”
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"Here I am Lord"
arr. Craig Courtney
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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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 Dear Friends in Christ,
We are entering the final days before our national election and there is a great deal of news that reaches us right now. This long and complex season has brought many challenges to us.
First, I encourage everyone to vote, no matter who you vote for, this is a foundational act that all citizens undertake for the good of our country, our cities, counties and small towns. There are many important reasons to vote, but a humorous reason my family uses is this: if you do not vote, you do not get to complain over the next four years!
Second, gather together in common prayer. This is what believers do, it is simple and profound in its power. Pray together. There are two opportunities for you and your families to engage in this practice.
- Prepare for Election Day: On Sunday, Nov 1 the National Cathedral, will hold a prayer service and our Presiding Bishop will preach. Everyone can be part of it through live streaming. Holding onto Hope
- Pray for our country after Election Day: On Wednesday, Nov. 4 Trinity Cathedral, will be hosting a service for the whole Diocese and will include scripture, prayer, hymns and several short reflections. I will be one of the speakers. Praying for Peace in our Civic Life
Join your brothers and sisters across the country and pray for the blessings of freedom and peace with justice.
In Christ,
+Megan
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Pray for guidance
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 832)
Sunday, November 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pacific time
Holding onto Hope
As the United States struggles through a time of turbulence and tension, Washington National Cathedral will host a national interfaith prayer service on Sunday, Nov. 1 – two days before Election Day – featuring Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and other spiritual leaders.
Wednesday, November 4 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Praying for Peace in our Civic Life
Please join on the Trinity Cathedral Facebook live-stream for a service of music and reflections inviting a prayerful response to the election. Everyone is welcome.
Click here for the Trinity Cathedral Facebook page.
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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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Liminal Times and Places
Writing from the Heart of Autumn
Saturday, October 31, 10:30 am
In Celtic spirituality, the end of October marks a shift in both calendar and landscape. As we look towards the new year on the Celtic calendar, join us for a morning of reflection and writing. Learn from the words of poets and contemporary writers in the context of the ancient Celtic practice of honoring the ancestors and the seasons. Register now » |
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Best Skills – Best Churches
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Bishop Megan Traquair is proud to present a special opportunity for all clergy and laymembers for the first time in our diocese. We are partnering with Arizona State University, Lodestar Center to provide Best Skills – Best Churches, an innovative program designed to help you grow and strengthen your church.
This exciting program is designed to meet the professional needs of leaders of nonprofit and public organizations. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation.
The program is for six months, one weekend a month on Friday night (6:00pm – 9:00pm) and Saturday morning (9:00am – 12:00pm.) The first class begins on November 13.
The cost is $100 per student, a very special discounted price.
Classes include:
Volunteers in Ministry – Nov. 13 & 14, 2020
Legal Aspects of Governance – Dec. 11 & 12, 2020
Effective Communication and Handling Conflict – Jan. 15 & 16, 2021
Marketing and Community Presence – Feb. 19 & 20, 2021
Financial Management for Effective Service – Mar. 19 & 20, 2021
Fundraising Aspects of Stewardship – Apr. 16 & 17, 2021
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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
Make it a COVID-19-Safe Halloween
This year, Halloween and Día de los Muertos will require different types of celebrations. With COVID-19 still rampant in Sonoma County, all residents are asked to please follow guidance for enjoying these holidays safely. With large gatherings not permitted under the Health Order and traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating highly discouraged, it is prudent to try alternatives for this year’s festivities. Some examples include attending drive-thru haunted houses, decorating your home or yard, or joining a virtual get-together. READ MORE
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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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: Compline
Let's share Compline together! 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Priest Doyle.
Wednesdays: Parish Bible Study
Join Priest Doyle for our Parish Bible Study: The Gospel of John 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.
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 November 14th**
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"We the Kingdom"
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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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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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