Time flies! We are about to go into week 2 of Lent, so we are looking forward to Holy Week and Eucharist. Many details soon, but plan on regular Episcopal worship services at St Patrick's Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. We have been invited to join other nearby Russian River Deanery congregations for a grand Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, April 8th at Incarnation, Santa Rosa.
Meanwhile, other plans are also unfolding. On March 16th we can visit The Carmelite Monastery in Oakville and that same day, March 16th, will be our next Vestry meeting.
The Vestry will then be attending a workshop with Bishop Megan and other vestries on Saturday, March 25th in St. Helena and then Bishop Megan will visit St. Patrick's on Sunday, March 26th.
Please put these important events on your personal calendars and check the Grapevine for all the other activities.
Have a faithful and Holy Lent!
In Christ,
Ed+
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St Patrick's
Upcoming Worship Service
In Person & Zoom
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Join us this Sunday for Holy Eucharist at 10:00
March 5, 2023
Father Ed will be preaching this Sunday. See you then!
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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
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Our Happenings at St Patrick's Church!
MARCH 2- Choir Rehearsal at 6:30PM
MARCH 3- Film & Discussion on Belonging: Asian and Pacific Islander Immigrant Stories 5PM
MARCH 4- Nomadic Shelter 5:30PM
MARCH 5- Holy Eucharist at 10AM
MARCH 6- Art & Exploring Our Own Creative Expression Class at 11AM
MARCH 6- Centering Prayer Lenten Program 2PM
Please click on the link below for upcoming calendar events!
https://stpatrickskenwood.org/calendar/
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MARCH 8- Midweek Worship 10AM
MARCH 8- Stations of the Cross 11AM
MARCH 8- *Al Anon Meeting- 6PM
*AA Meeting- 7:30PM
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 and sometimes on the first Saturday at 8:45AM, meets in the Parish Hall.
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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
Tuesdays: Study of Psalm on Zoom with Mo. Karen. Here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83826659347?pwd=c2VxY1RRemJxVjdWZmpKV2hieXJDdz09, if you need more information, contact Mo. Karen or contact the church office at parishadm9000@gmail.com
Thursdays: Evening Prayer
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
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Eleanor Albon and her Team were back again for the St Patrick's Food Distribution! We are so thankful St Patrick's can allow space for the Food Bank to giveaway food and we are especially thankful for Eleanor who has gathered volunteers to distribute food and has kept this ministry alive within our community! Below is her thankful recap!
Dear All,
Thank you to Lynn/Chris, Susan, Natalie/Olivia, emergency sub Erin, driver Tommy and our ever faithful rep Arturo!
47 households/161 individuals received food in St Pat's parking lot tonight!
This was our first Monday night distribution. It is a challenge in our 3 year routine of 1st and 3rd Tuesdays to now come on 2nd and 4th Mondays! Change is a challenge!
"Neither rain, nor sleet nor snow...." About 4:00 Arturo and I stood under the porch watching wind, rain and small sleet! So we bundled up for the next storm! Food was placed under the porch covering, creating a crowded situation. Yet, our faithful and creative volunteers made it all come together. Arturo had to create a double line so cars didn't back up onto hwy 12. The "next storm" didn't happen, but we were ready should Mother Nature get finicky!
A funny note: Sometimes at 5:59 a car comes. Usually there only a few or no items left. Tonight, at 5:59, a small car came in with people in the front and back seats, needing food for 3 families! We not only had some left of what REFB sent, but left-overs from the previous distribution. We filled that small car! I assume some left with food in their laps!
GOOD NEWS - We're going back to pre-covid procedures! REFB will now ask clients to bring their own bags and walk up to collect food they will use. Volunteers won't have to pre-package to distribute. Instead, like in days of old, we'll stand behind items, telling clients how much of each item they may take! Volunteers will still need to come about 4:30 to help set up, but not to package food items.
It seems that we're at last getting past the 3 years of covid procedures. Praise the Lord!
Eleanor
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Faith Field Trips
Carmelite House of Prayer
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Please consider providing a $20 (cash) donation each, that we will gift to the Monastery. Recall that Monasteries are self-supporting.
Limited seating. Please contact Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey if interested.
schapralis@aol.com 707 303-7130
Faith Field Trips are brought to you by the Education Ministry
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Upcoming Education Events and Classes at
St. Patrick's Church
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March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 4:00 P.M. – on Zoom – The Psalms
What book of the Old Testament is the most quoted in the New Testament? How many types of Psalms are there? What is the purpose of the Psalms? Why are these Jewish prayers theologically relevant to Christians and to us individually? So many questions! So much to learn about the Psalms an from The Book of Psalms.
Click HERE for your Zoom link and information.
Please contact Mother Karen at motherkgking@gmail.com for more information.
St Patrick's will be featuring a film called “Belonging: Asian and Pacific Islander Immigrant Stories” March 3rd at 5PM.
RSVP with Bobbiejo at parishadm9000@gmail.com
Reminder of on-going classes:
Art for Self-Expression by Kate Rogers – Mondays, February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13 at 11:00 to 12:30 in the Administration building.
For details and more information about our education opportunities, please click on this link. All are always WELCOME! Thank you!
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We collected 40 Blessing Bags that were gratefully received at Redwood Gospel Mission in downtown Santa Rosa. That’s a higher number than we’ve had in several months! Thanks to everyone who contributed.
The next deadline will be the second Sunday in March, March 12. As always, you are welcome to deliver them to the church Narthex in the designated box or to our home at 8399 Oakmont Dr. Please call me if you have any questions at (408)981-2024. Betsy
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Help for Those Dealing with
Grief and Loss
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Coping with the loss of a loved one is probably the most difficult challenge any of us may face. If you are struggling with grief and loss, there is help.
You are invited to join the weekly Oakmont Grief Support Group which meets Tuesday mornings from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at 6637 Oakmont Drive, Suite B.
This is an open-ended, drop-in group, led by a local hospice bereavement counselor, Rev. Larry Hallett, known to our St. Patrick’s community.
Come and share with others who are going through similar loss. You are not alone in this journey! Find strength in community!
For more information, please call (310) 415-6133 or email Larry.Hallett@gmail.com
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Easter Lily Sign-Up Sheet
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SIGN UP SHEET IS NOW AVAILABLE TO SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILIES ON THE WALL IN THE NARTHAX. EASTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
THANK YOU!
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Local Newspapers Recognize St. Patrick's Adult Ed Event
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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 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
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9000 Sonoma Highway
PO Box 247
Kenwood, CA 95452
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