During this transitional time, it's a time to practice love, compassion, and patience. We thank you for your edits!
|
|
|
O God you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
|
|
|
St Patrick's
Upcoming Worship Services
|
|
|
|
Join us this Sunday for Holy Eucharist at 10:00
October 30, 2022
Father Ed will be celebrating with us this Sunday!
|
|
Contact Information:
The Rev. Canon Mary Goshert, Priest In Charge
Email: xtisrisen@gmail.com
Phone: 707-747-5653
The Very Rev. Ed, Assisting Priest In Charge
Email: edhowell@sonic.net
Phone/text: 707-292-8033
|
|
|
Our Happenings at St Patrick's Church!
October 27 - Vestry Meeting at 5PM, (on Zoom).
October 30 - Adult Education presents: Pumpkin Fashion Show during
Coffee Hour at church.
November 2 - Continuing on Wednesdays at 10AM,
Midweek Worship followed by Bible Study.
November 6 - All Saints Sunday (White) Email Bobbiejo
the names of loved ones who died.
Thank you to those who have emailed!
Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 12 - Memorial Service for Bishop George Hunt at 11:00 a.m.
located at St Patrick's Church, followed by a reception.
November 20 - Christ the King Sunday (White) last Sunday before Advent
November 27- 1st Sunday in Advent (Blue) - New Liturgical Year
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 7:00PM, meets in
the Parish Hall.
* Al Anon Group weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30PM,
meets in the Common Room.
* PEO, once a month on the first Thursday at 10AM and
sometimes on the first Saturday at 8:45AM, meets in the
Parish Hall.
|
|
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
Let's share 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
|
|
|
St Patrick's Vestry Meeting
October 27th at 5:00 p.m.
|
|
|
Vestry Meeting is today at 5:00 p.m. If you would like to attend the meeting it will be available by Zoom.
Please click HERE for your Zoom link.
Please see the agenda by clicking HERE.
Click HERE to read the Technology Grant Report.
|
|
|
Celebration of Life for
The Rt. Rev. George Hunt
|
|
|
|
Portrait of The Rt. Rev. George Hunt
Permission to use artwork from artist, Raymond Finelli, and
the Diocese of Rhode Island.
|
|
Dear St Patrick’s Family,
It is with sadness, but in the hope of the resurrection, that we share that the Rt. Rev. George Hunt, retired bishop of Rhode Island and Hawai'i, died peacefully on Sunday, October 24. He and his wife Barbara retired to the Sonoma Valley in 1996, where they became active members of St. Patrick's, Kenwood.
While Bishop of Rhode Island, Bishop Hunt fearlessly crusaded against the entrenched corruption within the state’s government. He fought organized crime and gambling. He transformed the process for ordination in the Diocese of Rhode Island and ended discrimination against candidates for ordination based on issues of gender or sexual orientation. He paved the way for his successor as Bishop of Rhode Island to be Geralyn Wolf, one of the first women to be elected as Bishop in the Episcopal Church.
The beautiful portrait of Bishop Hunt above was done during his tenure in Rhode Island by artist, Raymond Finelli. Special thank you to Raymond Finelli and the Dioceses of Rhode Island for letting St Patrick’s publish Bishop Hunt’s portrait.
Bishop Hunt is survived by his wife Barbara, their three children, and many friends at St. Patrick's.
A memorial service will take place at St Patrick’s Episcopal Church in November, details to come. We will keep you posted in our weekly E-News letter.
For those wishing to send cards, please contact the Parish Office at 707-833-4228, ext. 1
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our
prayers on behalf of thy servant Bishop Hunt, and grant him an
entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of
thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. Amen.
BCP, p. 470
|
|
|
|
The Education Ministry Presents
Pumpkin Fashion Show October 30th!
|
|
|
|
Bring your fascinating fashion pumpkins to church and put them in Stevenson Hall before the service. During coffee hour we will have our fashion parade and clap for all entries!!
|
|
|
2022 Diocesan Convention Reports
|
|
|
The 122nd Episcopal Diocese of Northern California 2022 Convention convened in Redding on October 21 to 22 at the Redding Civic Center. There was a pre-convention workshop day on Thursday, October 20 held at All Saints Church which featured the Great California Shakeout, Growing Where You’re Planted, Rise Against Hunger Service Project, and Evening Prayer.
Friday began with Morning Prayer followed by election and appointments for Convention, election of the Standing Committees, Board of Trustees, Deputation and Alternates to 2024 General Convention, the Bishop’s appointments for commissions and diocesan institutions, necrology, introduction of clergy new to the diocese, a very entertaining video called “How To Vote: The Musical” presented by Jacqi Seppi, the Bishop’s address to the convention, a presentation entitled “Deep Church: Inviting Adults to Sacramental Commitment,” noonday prayers, and lunch. In the afternoon, the business session reconvened with more voting and several presentations: Indigenous Ministry:
Acknowledge/Witness/Engage, Disaster Resilience, and The Power of Hello. The day ended with the celebration of the Eucharist complete with the beautiful procession of the banners from each parish in our diocese.
Saturday began with Morning Prayer and the keynote address by The Right Reverend N. T. Wright that he prerecorded for us from his study in Oxford, England. Two resolutions were passed: Calling Meeting of Convention Constitutional Change and a resolution on Net Carbon Neutrality by 2030. There were petitions for dissolution of two churches in our diocese: St. Brigid’s of Kildare and St. Nicholas in Tahoe City. The beautiful diocesan quilt was presented and blessed by Bishop Megan, and the Bishop’s Cross was presented to John Nykamp for all his work in and around the diocese. The convention ended with the commissioning of Governance and Deputies and a prayer and blessing from Bishop Megan.
For more information about the diocesan convention please visit the website: norcalepiscopal.org/convention or read your diocesan e-News.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Keith
Sr. Warden
|
|
|
Please click HERE to read Rich Randolph's report from the Convention.
Thank you to everyone who attended this years Convention!!
|
|
|
|
Midweek Worship and Study
In Person at St Patrick's Church
|
|
|
Midweek Worship and Study renews at St. Patrick's Beginning Wednesday, 26 October, and continuing!
Holy Communion including the sacrament of Anointing for Healing will be offered at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Bible study follows in the Common room. In our Bible study, we shall be working on the lessons to be read in the next Sunday’s worship. All are welcome – and you never know: you just may find your words of wisdom from that discussion showing up in next Sunday’s sermon! We look forward to seeing you there.
|
|
Our first Nomadic Shelter of the season will be on Nov. 5. We have several volunteers already sign up to help and there is room for a few more.
We need 1-2 more to help serve the meal, 1 to help set up the beverage table, 1 more to check Stevenson Hall on Sunday morning before church, 1 more to set tables, 1-2 more assistant cooks.
Please let me know if you are interested in serving in these areas. This week the best way is by text on my cell phone at (408)981-2024, or by email at Rjurny@gmail.com.
I look forward to a warm welcome for our guests on Nov. 5, who will be eager for a warm, safe place to sleep and a hot meal.
Betsy Randolph
|
|
|
All Saints Day at St Patrick's Church!
|
|
|
HONOR YOUR LOVED ONES ON
THE ALL SAINTS DAY OFRENDA
You are invited to join our parish community Ofrenda, or altar; an installation in the Narthex to honor those who have passed before us.
The veneration of the dead, including one's ancestors, is based on love and respect for the deceased. It is practiced across many cultures and spiritual traditions, especially in Mexico, in the form of altars covered with images and items to honor the loved ones who have passed.
Last year, and again this year, the Bishop's Office invited all of the parishes in the diocese to participate in creating their own Ofrenda. Ofrendas, or altars, are usually part of the Hispanic November 1st celebration for All Saints Day (to remember all saints and martyrs) and November 2nd, All Souls day (to commemorate those who have passed).
We will honor our loved ones on November 6th, at the All Saints Sunday service.
Please bring a photo of your loved one(s) to church on Sunday, November 6th, to be placed on the Ofrenda in the Narthex. You may retrieve your photos after the service.
Let us honor the "saints" in our lives!
|
|
The October Blessing Bags were delivered to Redwood Gospel Mission and there were 30! Thanks to everyone who helped our neighbors in need. The next deadline is November 13. As always, you can leave them on our porch or bring to the box in the Narthex at St. Patrick’s. If you have questions about this program or how to prepare a Blessing Bag you may call me at (408)981-2024. Betsy Randolph
|
|
|
The Education Ministry Presents
Faith Field Trips
|
|
|
The pilgrims from St. Pat's ventured over the grade to Calistoga Wednesday, October 19th to visit the Holy Assumption Monastery of Orthodox nuns.
The group from St. Patrick's Episcopal Church including Betsy and Rich Randolph, Eleanor Albon, Meryl Holtzen, Diana Estabrook, Jackie Senter, Ann Schneider, Minerva Haddad, and Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey who were warmly welcomed and the recipients of abundant hospitality.
|
|
|
The Church Church Front Gate
|
|
 The group had a tour of the church and lovely grounds on the Napa River, participated in the mid day church service, and were invited to a buffet lunch. Folks really enjoyed the question and answer session with Abbess, Mother Melania after the luncheon reading.
Our guide was the delightful Mother Angelina who provided an excellent tour and answered everyone's questions with wit and wisdom. We ended our visit at the Monastery gift shop where Sister Marie assisted everyone with the their purchases and special orders.
Everyone agreed that it was a special day. As Diana E. Remarked, "The Monastery brought me a great measure of peace."
Amen to that!
The Church Bells
Faith Field Trips are brought to you by the Education Ministry
|
|
|
Upcoming Adult Education Opportunities
|
|
|
Laurie Boone Hogen, Candace MacNair, Betsy Randolph
Members of our Adult Education Ministry
- Thursday, October 27 at 2:30 - there was an Education Ministry meeting in the Common Room. Everyone is always welcome in the future. The agenda is below. If you have suggestions, email Laurie. lauriehogen@gmail.com.
- Pumpkin Fashion Show, decorate a pumpkin for display on Sunday, October 30. Have fun with and be creative!!
- Wednesday, November 9 at 2:30 in Stevenson Hall- Join us and presenter, Mary- Francis Walsh, from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) who will introduce Mental Health 101. This accessible introduction speaks to what mental illness is, how to recognize it and support those living with mental illness, as well as how NAMI’s peer-led programs can serve the community. Please let Bobbiejo or Laurie know if you plan to come. There will be slides and handouts.
- Sunday, November 20 during coffee hour- Boosting Your Immune system, a presentation by our own parishioner, Candace MaNair. This is a simple overview of our immune system, its components and how it works as well as how you can increase and boost your immunity and much more! Plan to join us to learn about how our immune system is a reflection of ALL parts of us:physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
The Education committee is open to all who are interested. The agenda for today's meeting is below, click on the link!
The Adult Education Ministry is working hard for more courses and learning opportunities for you.
Email Laurie Boone Hogen if you want to attend any meetings or have suggestions.
|
|
|
Weblink to Episcopal Diocese of Northern California Newsletter
|
|
|
Click the logo above to download and read the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California newsletter from October 25, 2022.
|
|
|
Helping Our Friends
The Fonseca Family and The Buff Family
|
|
|
|
From left to right: Ana Lucía, Luciana, and Javier
Dear Friends,
Betsy and I want to share a note of background to the link below.
In 2010 I travelled on my first of four trips to Nicaragua with Santa Rosa Sunrise Rotary. Since then Betsy has served on three successive missions and our son Brett participated in 2018. Our daughter Rebecca is a future candidate.
To say these service missions for vision and dental relief were life-changing would be an understatement. In 2010 I met Xavier, then a dentist and Public Health Doctor working for Colgate in Nicaragua. In 2016 Betsy and I met Ana Lucia, now married to Xavier. Ana Luci is also a dentist and Public Health Doctor. They volunteered extensively with our missions and in 2017 their daughter Luciana was born.
In 2018 the political climate in Nicaragua became oppressive to opponents of the government like Xavier and Ana Lucia. After deep discernment Xavier and Ana Lucia decided Luciana’s future was more secure elsewhere. They travelled to visit us as tourists and commenced then courageous rebuilding of their lives when they realized the threat to them in Nicaragua.
On April 25 Xavier and his family were granted political asylum status. Since then he and Ana Lucia have taken advanced courses toward their goal of licensure in the United States. They relocated to Florida in 2021 and both are working in dental clinics while continuing to study and resume prepare for licensure as dentists.
Throughout their resettlement in Sonoma County and then in Florida, their focus, commitment to each other and Luciana has been an inspiration to Betsy and me and others who are observing this family adapt, adjust and persevere toward a life of service and stewardship of their God given talents.
I could go on, and Betsy and I are eager to share our experience and hopes for this remarkable couple. Their story is one of hope, faith and love. Adversity kindled it. Commitment has sustained it. Your support can advance it.
On November 5, Xavier and Ana Lucia have interviews at St Vincent’s Medical Center in Cleveland. A four day pre “bench test” prep course, travel and exam is $7,000 each. The program begins in July of 2023. This residency program has a 12 candidate cohort. My confidence in Xavier and Ana Lucia to succeed in the two-year program is firm.
Take this opportunity to contribute toward a fuller future and shining smiles for many.
Please click here to visit Javier and Ana Lucía's Go Fund Me webpage.
Gratefully,
Richard and Betsy
Judy & Charlie Buff ~ 2018
A Meal Train has been set up for Judy, Charlie and Jenniffer Buff. Please go to the following website and see what date is available to bring a meal for the Buffs.
https://mealtrain.com/2e1wm8
It’s best to call Charlie at (707) 539-2667 regarding when you would arrive and what you will bring. The perfect time is between 6 and 7pm. All of this plus additional information is listed under “Review All Instructions” on the app or website for those of you who are interested and able to bring a meal. In addition, Charlie really appreciates your prayers. If you wish to send a card, their address is also in the app/ website. Thank you.
You may ask... What is Meal Train?
There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help them with a meal. When many friends provide support through a meal, Meal Train keeps everyone organized.
MealTrain.com is afree meal calendar tool that makes planning meals among a wide group easy and less stressful.
Thank you to All who have already signed up and to those who have been brining meals.
|
|
|
Recap of Sunday's Parish Wide Meeting
|
|
|
Please click HERE to read a recap of our meeting with Bishop Megan that occurred on October 16th.
Submitted by Rich Randolph
|
|
Richard Rohr
Daily Meditation
|
|
|
Thursday, October 27th, 2022
|
|
|
Down to the River to Pray
|
|
|
Eternal Lord God you hold all should in life:
Give your whole church in paradise and on earth your light and your peace and grant that we following the good examples of those who have served you here and are now at rest may at last enter with them into your unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God now and forever. Amen.
|
|
Please Support Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church Ministry
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Contact Information:
The Rev. Canon Mary Goshert, Priest In Charge
Email: xtisrisen@gmail.com
Phone: 707-747-5653
The Very Rev. Ed, Assisting Priest In Charge
Email: edhowell@sonic.net
Phone/text: 707-292-8033
|
|
|
|
9000 Sonoma Highway
PO Box 247
Kenwood, CA 95452
|
|
|
|
|
