Dear All St. Patrick’s Members!
A resounding thank you to all who attended our pledge campaign luncheon last Sunday and especially to those who responded so generously to the “Capital Improvements” appeal.
Those special gifts will help pay for the major repair on the big window side of the church and for new LED lights just installed in the church and for the much needed installation of new heater/ air conditioning heat pump units in the library and the common room. Our 40-year-old church is restored and renewed, hopefully for many more years. Thank you, all.
The pledge cards for 2024 were also given personally to all who attended the luncheon and pledge cards have been mailed to those who were not present.
Please plan to bring back your pledges on or before Sunday, November 19th, our “Ingathering” day. Then we can begin to build the budget for 2024.
Finally, you are especially invited to the Wednesday service this week which happens to be November 1st, All Saints Day, which is one of the Principal Feasts of the church year. We will continue to meet in the Education building for that service. We have found that meeting there enhances our discussions and our interactions with each other. We always have anointing for healing at the Wednesday services, also. You are invited!
Thank you and God Bless you.
Father Ed
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St Patrick's
Upcoming Worship Service
In Person & Zoom
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Contact Information:
The Very Rev. Ed, Priest-In-Charge
Email: edhowell@sonic.net
Phone/text: 707-292-8033
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St Patrick's Church Weekly Calendar Events
Oct 26 & Nov 2- Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM
Oct 14 & Nov 3- Centering Prayer Group 10:30AM
Oct 29 & Nov 5- Holy Eucharist 10AM
Oct 30 & Nov 6- Art with Kate Rogers! 11AM
Nov 1 & 8- Midweek Worship followed by Bible Study 10AM
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 Parish Admin Building.
* PEO, once a month on the first Thursday at 10AM and sometimes on the first Saturday at 8:45AM, meets in the Parish Hall.
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Nov 1 & 8- *Al Anon- 6PM
*AA - 7:30PM
Nov 4- P.E.O. Meeting 9AM
Nov 5- The Simple 10 with Candace MacNair 11:30AM
Nov 11- Saturday Women’s Breakfast at Boudin SF 10AM
 Boudin SF is located in Montgomery Village. Occurs the second Saturday of each month.
Nov 13 & 27- Food Bank
Distribution 5PM
Please click on the link below for upcoming calendar events!
https://stpatrickskenwood.org/calendar/
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St Patrick's Weekly Calendar
Sundays: Holy Eucharist
Join us in person for Sunday Eucharist! 10 a.m.
Also available online by Zoom. Click here for the invite.
Tuesdays: Morning Coffee Hour
Let's meet over coffee! 10:00 a.m. Contact Rich Randolph for your Zoom Invitation.
Rich Randolph: rjurny@gmail.com
Thursdays: Compline
Compline on ZOOM! 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Minerva Haddad. Contact Minerva for your Zoom invite.
Minerva Haddad: minerva.haddad@gmail.com.
Fridays: The Men's Bible Study:
Grow in your faith & walk with God! 8:30 a.m.
Send a note to Rich Randolph and he will ensure you receive a Zoom invitation.
Rich Randolph: rjurny@gmail.com
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The Restoration of the Front Church!
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Praise God! Our church building is looking beautiful!! Pictures say it all, take a look at the work that was done!
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A Visit to the
Carmelite Of Prayer
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St. Patrick's Faith Field Trip participants ventured to the Carmelite House of Prayer Monastery, on Thursday, October 19th. They were treated to scenic vistas of the Napa Valley, an industrialist's mansion converted to a monastery, impressive bucolic grounds, and a stately chapel.
It was the warmest day of the month but that did not deter the ten parishioners who drove (the  long way!) to Oakville in the Napa Valley to visit the historic monastery and retreat center.
The Carmelite House of Prayer is part of the Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa. There are six priests and two brothers who reside there. Penance and prayer are themes of the community.
Originally it was built to be the home of a wealthy industrialist, David Dock. It was begun in 1917 and completed in 1921. Weeks and Day, of San Francisco, were the designers. The landscaping was by John McLaren, the renowned designer of Golden Gate Park.
Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey provided information about the Monastery where she had previously "retreated" , and Fr. Ed lead all in prayer in the chapel.
After the monastery visit the group motored south to Napa to the charming Fume restaurant for a taste of Napa Valley. A delightful day for all!
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The Simple 10 with
Candace MacNair
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Greetings Friends! Check out Eleanor's thankful note to her volunteers from Monday, October 23. The team will return again on November 13.
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Dear All,
Thank you to Beth, Ned, Polly, Natalie, driver Tomie and rep Arturo. 48 households/160 individuals received a huge variety of food tonight in St Pat's parking lot!
Again, there were some "newbies." Of interest, a young lady on an Ebike popped in. She was riding along Hwy 12, saw our sign and came in close to closing. She has just lost her job, couldn't pay rent and didn't know where food would come from. Joy was written all over her face as she loaded her bike! Also of interest, Natalie (volunteer) knows her and offered to help with whatever wouldn't fit on her Ebike! We don't usually hear the many other stories, but this impact was easy to see!
One regular client is on dialysis and comes directly from treatment. She doesn't have the strength to walk through, but a volunteer collects food and puts it in her car. The look of appreciation on her face tells it all.
Scheduled for Monday, Nov 13 are Pan/Larry and Carolyn W. Two more are needed. Please let me know if you can help.
~Eleanor
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Thanks to all of you who contributed to this ministry. You have helped your neighbors who are struggling. God Bless you!
~Betsy Randolph
Here’s what goes in the Blessing Bags:
1 pop top can of pasta with meat
1 juice box
1 granola-type bar
1 package of crackers with cheese or peanut butter
A napkin and sturdy plastic fork
Place everything in a quart-sized plastic bag. The stretchable Glad bags work very well. If you like, you can include a short hopeful message.
You can drop off your blessing bags in the blessing bag box located in the narthex or deliver to the Randolph's home: 8399 Oakmont Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95409.
Please call Betsy Randolph for questions at (408)981-2024.
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Nomadic Shelter Is Coming Back!
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Nomadic Shelter is coming back to St. Patrick's Church on Saturday, November 4th. Additional details will be forthcoming in announcements at church and Coffee Hour. If you have any questions or want more information, you can talk with Betsy Randolph.
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Upcoming Events & Workshops
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Filling (RE)Start Bins at Incarnation
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Photos from packing bins at Incarnation on Saturday, October 7th!
As Rich Radolph quoted: "Many Hands make light work, 36 (RE)Start bins were filled supplies for kitchen, bedroom, cleaning supplies, already for deanery distribution."
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Meeting Minutes From Ministries
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Below are meeting minutes from Becoming Beloved Community - Schools and Education and Christian Formation. Please click on the links below to review the minutes.
You'll see some changes that were made since Dunbar School has closed.
If you need more information, please feel free to contact Laurie Boone Hogen.
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Art with Kate Rogers at St. Patrick's Church
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The Pastoral Care Committee at St. Patrick’s is is all about tending to our “flock”! We are here to serve the various needs of our parishioners. Some of our services include providing Eucharistic Visits, phone visits, arranging rides to church or appointments, Special Prayers by the Daughters of the King, grief support, memorials, counseling, and home visits, just to name a few! If you need more information, please contact co-chairs Leslie Clark (707-483-1513) or Sandy Keith (707-539-3871). Want to be a part of this very important committee, we would be glad to hear from you.
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Food Donations Needed
F.I.S.H. of Santa Rosa
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Spread the LOVE!
Our friends at F.I.S.H. of Santa Rosa would like our help with peanut butter donations! If you would like to bring in jars of peanut butter to help fulfill their needs to keep serving those in need. You can also bring canned soup and other food non-perishable items. Peanut butter is their greatest need at the moment.
Drop off your donations in the basket located in the Narthex.
We thank you for all your help!
Donation basket, located in the Narthex
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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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Contact Information:
The Very Rev. Ed Howell, Priest-In-Charge
Email: edhowell@sonic.net
Phone/text: 707-292-8033
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9000 Sonoma Highway
PO Box 247
Kenwood, CA 95452
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