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Thanks Living:
Joyfully Transforming Lives
Our Mission Statement:
"To be a community that shares the joy of God's Love" |
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Mark Your Calendars: Father Mack Olson’s First Sunday with us will be October 20 Join us in Welcoming Him! |
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St. Patrick's News Briefly A. Just Happened B. Happening Now C. About to Happen
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A. Just Happened
Nomadic Shelter got off to a great start! Eighteen guests, good food, lots of laughter, meeting old friends! Thanks, Betsy, for your excellent guidance and leadership! And thanks to the whole team. |
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L to R: Barbara Stevens, Sarah Phillips, Karen Borgfeldt, Bernadette Gibb, Laurie Boone Hogan, Carol Luther, Kerin McTaggart, Rich Randolph, Betsy Randolph Photographer: Eleanor Albon |
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Blessing of the Animals concluded a lively Sunday celebration of the Feast of St. Francis. Creationtide was a blast. Thanks to all who participated! |
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Women’s Breakfast- Saturday October 12, 10 a.m. at Boudin’s in Montgomery Village |
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C. About to Happen
Father Mack’s First Sunday will be October 20. Come and welcome our new Priest-in-Charge!
Save the Date: Connie van Loben Sels’ burial service will take place on November 2, 11 am, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. |
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| IF YOU NEED A CHECK OR REIMBURSEMENT
We now have a special box in the copy room for your request forms. Left side, 2nd from the top. We want to get your payment to you ASAP! Thanks. |
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INVITE A FRIEND
RETOOL AND REFUEL REDUX Saturday October 26, 10-2 in the Parish Hall. A chance to re-check in with yourself in the best possible way! This event is offered absolutely free of charge, but if you want to give something bring a check in any amount made out to F.I.S.H. SIGN UPS IN THE PARISH HALL
RETREAT: The Way of Mary Magdalene Tuesday, October 29, 9-4 The Bishop’s Ranch 5297 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448 |
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Come to a sacred space to refresh your spirit, turn inward, and celebrate the divine feminine. Join us for a day of spiritual reflection, silence, sharing and connection as we rediscover the ancient wisdom of Mary Magdalene. Facilitated by Sharron Simpson, Spiritual Director with Rev. Carol Luther, and Candace MacNair. COST: $30.00. Scholarships are available. |
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| October 1, 2024 Dear BBC Schools, I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for your generous donation of $4,000 to ViVO Youth Orchestras. Your ongoing support has been instrumental in driving our growth and fostering innovation, allowing us to not only sustain our programs but also enrich the musical journeys of our students in profound ways. Read more |
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The Episcopal Church has issued a report on the Sin of Christian NationalismGet a Well-Researched View Here: |
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Essential Conversations: The Sin of Christian NationalismTuesday, October 15 | 3 - 5 p.m. PST What is Christian nationalism, and why is it more important than ever for our communities of faith to engage in conversations about it? Join a distinguished panel of scholars and bishops for a webinar to discuss Christian nationalism and learn why the House of Bishops Theology Committee of The Episcopal Church has called it “the gravest and most dangerous sin of today.” The webinar will also mark the publication of the new book The Crisis of Christian Nationalism: Report from the House of Bishops Theology Committee by Church Publishing Incorporated.
RSVP here. This is sponsored by the Kairos Center and Church Publishing |
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This will be my last note to you as your every Sunday priest. I want most of all to thank you for making the last 6-1/2 months a rich time of growth. You have directed me well. Your lives, your questions, your participation have been, and will continue to be, invaluable.
I remember the first day I walked through the doors. It occurred to me as I made my way to my seat at the St. Aidan window, that those who have stayed in church while so many others have left possess a deep, if sometimes unspoken, sense of the value of the life of Christ and the Church. You have shown what that life aspires to and how, step by step, to get there.
Meanwhile, I’m looking forward to less administration and more time to hang out with my best friends.
See you Sunday! Rev. Carol +
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A Ministry of the Episcopal ChurchClick HERE for their website |
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The Rev. Carol Luther, Long Term Supply
Email: carol.luther@gmail.com Phone/text: 707-395-5572 |
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St. Patrick’s Upcoming Worship Service In Person and on Zoom |
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Next week we leave the special service music we have been singing during the Season of Creation and return to our more traditional forms. The choir will take a break while Mark offers a solo, “Walk Along Beside Me O My God.” |
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| This Can Be Yours!
All you need to do is take it away!Call (707) 833-4228 to arrange. |
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Fri. October 11 - Wellspring with Sharron Simpson, Contemplative Prayer and Conversation Note new beginning time: 10:00AM
Mon. October 14 - Art with Kate Rogers 11 am Common Room
REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK 4pm
Wed. October 16 - Holy Eucharist with healing @10AM
Saturday November 9 - Women’s Breakfast, 10am Boudin, Montgomery Village
DIOCESAN CONVENTION ON ZOOM |
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Ministries of the parish that we cannot directly accomplish, except by our hospitable welcome to these fellowships and healing work include the following:
* AA Group, weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30PM, meets in the Parish Hall.
* Al Anon Group weekly on Wednesdays at 6PM, meets in the Common Room. * PEO, once a month on the first Thursday at 10AM meets in the Parish Hall.
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Collection Corner: Doing Good!Blessing Bags and F.I.S.H. |
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Please consider sending a monetary contribution to F.I.S.H. P.O. Box 4291 Santa Rosa, CA 95402
or putting non-perishable food in the basket in the Narthex. The need is great. Thank you,
Eleanor Albon and on behalf of Margaret Merchat, Leslie Clark and Kerin McTaggert |
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Blessing Bags are due on October 12th. Each bag needs: A Can of Pasta and Meat w/ pop top lid Crackers with Cheese or Peanut Butter A Boxed Drink A Granola/Trail Mix Bar Napkin and sturdy plastic fork |
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Sunrise at St. Francis Vineyards |
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St. Patrick’s Church Kenwood acknowledges that we sit on unceded lands traversed by the Coast Miwok, the Southern Pomo and the Central Wappo.
With God's help, we commit ourselves to acknowledging the truth of California's history, as well as strengthening existing relationships and improving our efforts to build collaborative relationships with Native peoples. |
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