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The GrapevineSt. Patrick’s Episcopal Church |
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"To be a community that shares the joy of God's Love" |
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This Sunday’s Gospel, Luke5:1-11, is a perfect example of how God’s generosity shows up the most unexpected places, in the most unexpected ways, and through the most unexpected people. Can you remember a time when you’ve been faced with God’s miraculous generosity? What was your gigantic pile of fish on a beach? How did you respond? Artwork: The Miraculous Catch of Fish by Patrick J. Murphy |
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Nomadic Shelter News
On February 1, St. Patrick’s again hosted the Nomadic Shelter from Redwood Gospel Mission. We had 13 guests, 4 staff and 14 volunteers.
Margaret Merchet, Leslie Clark and Marilyn Ganz were the cooks, and they made a popular casserole of vegetables, chicken and pasta.
Guests were greeted atthe door by several volunteers, among them Rebecca Randolph, Merle Holtzen, and Eleanor Albon. Guests entered Stevenson Hall, decorated for Valentine’s Day and tables set by Eleanor and Wendy Wood. Tables with hats, scarves and gloves donated by those in the congregation invited guests to choose items they could use.
Wait Staff Kerin McTaggert, Karen Borgfeldt, Dakota Borgfeldt, Rich Randolph, Rebeca Randolph, Bernadette Gibb, Marti Hoeft, Josh Phillips and the Greeters and Set-up volunteers.
After everyone, including the volunteers, enjoyed the dinner there was the clean-up to do. “Chief Bottle Washer” Eleanor had help from Rich and Bernadette and some of the guests helped clear the tables.
It was a successful event, and we look forward to the next one on March 1. If you are interested in helping, please contact me by text, telephone or email. I will have a sign-up sheet available next Sunday. I can be reached by phone or text at(408)981-2024 or by email at rjurny@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to working with another enthusiastic group of volunteers. Betsy Randolph
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Hello there! I am thrilled to announce that I am back as Parish Administrator here at St. Patrick’s. I will be in the office Tuesday - Thursday each week between 9-3 if you’d like to say hello! I look forward to this new adventure. - April Sunderland |
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Mon. February 10 - Art with Kate Rogers, 11 am, Common Room WILL NOT MEET
Saturday February 8 - Women’s Breakfast, 10am Boudin, Montgomery Village
Monday February 10 - Redwood Empire Food Bank, 4:30 pm |
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The Planned Giving and Education Ministries Present…
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Who Can You Contact When You Need Urgent Medical or Financial Help For You or A Loved One?
Wednesday, February 19th 11:00 – 12:30 pm Stevenson Hall
So many of us have the assistance of an attorney, financial planner, and accountant but the issues and options provided by our speakers covers areas not always considered and should be. This presentation helps seniors plan for their own or their spouse’s future.
What you don’t know can hurt you – Be informed to make better choices!
Click HERE for the event flyer and RSVP instructions Click HERE for an article with more details by Ann Peters
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| This Year’s Lent Book will be Atul Gawande’s classic book on life, death, and the medicalized world view.
In Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending |
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Facilitated by Fr. Mack, this book study will meet Wednesday Evenings beginning March 12. Even if you have already read it, this book craves re-reading. |
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Five Thursdays with Carol: Our Science, Our Spirit, Our Stories, Ourselves |
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Join me between 1pm and 3pm for a Contemplative Lenten Experience of Eco Theology. Classes will be March 12, Creation, March 19, Earth, March 26, Air, April 2, Water and April 9 Fire. First class will meet at church and the rest will be outdoors, weather permitting. We’ll do some walking on well maintained trails and paths at a meditative pace.
The Forest helped me change my story and experience God’s love in the trees. Join me for something wonderful. |
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This week the choir continues its tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month by performing the beloved spiritual This Little Light of Mine for the Offertory Anthem . Every choir member will have a solo in our anthem this Sunday!
Our Hymns for this week are:
Processional Hymn: #401” The God of Abraham praise”
Sequence Hymn: #671 “Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound”
Communion Hymn: WLP #758 "Tú Has Venido a la Orilla" (“You have come down to the lakeshore”)
Recessional Hymn #535 “Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim”
The hymn "Tú Has Venido a la Orilla" originates from Spain and was composed in the 1970’s. It is a a widely popular hymn in many Catholic churches throughout Latin countries. We will be singing it in both English and Spanish. If you would like to practice your Spanish you can listen to the hymn and see the words here:
Tú has venido a la orilla |Cancionero Cristiano
We will surely praise the Lord in song this week!
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Collection Corner: Doing Good!Blessing Bags and F.I.S.H. |
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Blessing Bags Reminder Sunday, February 9 is the deadline for Blessing Bags for February. You are welcome to drop them off at our house 8399 Oakmont Dr. or leave them in or near the basket in the Narthex. Please contact me with any questions at (408) 981-2024 (text or call) or rjurny@gmail.com. -Betsy Randolph |
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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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Please bring peanut butter, canned tuna, canned soup, and canned chicken, or consider sending a monetary contribution to: F.I.S.H. P.O. Box 4291 Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Thank you, Eleanor Albon, Margaret Merchat, Leslie Clark, and Kerin McTaggert |
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Flower & Sanctuary Candle Offerings |
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Would you like to commemorate a special anniversary? Or give thanks for someone important in your life? Perhaps you are looking for a special way to remember the birthday of loved one? Consider making a special flower offering or sanctuary candle offering, and we’ll put it in our Sunday bulletin. The suggested donation for flowers is $25.00, and for the sanctuary candles, $5.00 (you can always give more, if you like!) Please call the parish office at 707-833-4228 or email parishadm9000@gmail.com to make your request.
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Have News to Share in the Grapevine? Send articles and pictures to parishadm9000@gmail.com no later than Thursday morning. Submissions received after that will be published the following week. |
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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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St. Patrick’s Upcoming Worship Service In Person and on Zoom |
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Mon. February 10 - Art with Kate Rogers, 11 am, Common Room WILL NOT MEET
Saturday February 8 - Women’s Breakfast, 10am Boudin, Montgomery Village
Monday February 10 - Redwood Empire Food Bank, 4:30 pm |
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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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I took this photo on the Kona side of the Big Island, Hawaii. Mauna Kea Beach. February 14, 2016. The heart cloud was the best part! |
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Photo by April Sunderland |
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The Rev. Mack Olson, Priest-in-Charge
Email: mack.saintpatricks@gmail.com Phone/text: 707-395-5572 |
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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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