Blessings to all who are reading the Grapevine! Beginning next week the Grapevine will also go to the other congregations in the Russian River Deanery and we will receive their newsletters, too. We will share whatever news we receive that helps to bond us together as sister congregations of the Diocese of Northern California.

May God Bless us all,
Father Ed
 

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Hello Everyone,
 
At the March Vestry meeting the vestry approved nine committees, some very much the same as several recent very effective committees, some new and some combinations of what we actually do.

The titles do not tell the whole story, however. So, here are the nine committees by name with the many ministries which fall in that category. This may seem like a long list, but every one of these details are the normal and regular ministries of an Episcopal Church, including St. Patrick's.   You, the members, are actually doing all these things!

Notice that two traditional ministries do not have a committee- Stewardship and Evangelism.
Stewardship isn't only the pledge drive, it really means taking care of all our resources, our worship, our identity as an Episcopal Church, how we care for each other, what we study, etc., etc. We are called to "steward" every aspect of our parish. 

Evangelism is the sum total of all our efforts to share the Good News, in worship and teaching & reaching out to the rest of the world. Every ministry needs to remember our purpose which is to spread the Good News in our words and in our actions.

We may soon initiate some special actions in this regard, advertising, welcoming newcomers, helping them to be part of our parish. You may remember an initiative called "Invite, Welcome, Connect", which is one program for doing evangelism. Look for something along those lines in the future, but in more depth. 

All our ministries should focus on sharing and living the Good News of the gift of eternal life that God has given us through our Savior Jesus Christ. That is how the church began and that is the only way it will survive. 

So, here are our ministries, categorized by committee titles. Which ministry are you called to? Which are you already doing?

We will be asking each committee to address some specific needs and tasks of St. Patrick’s. There are plenty of things to do, and we can do them.

 

 

 

 

Click here to download the Sunday service bulletin.
 

This week on April 24th, Eleanor's volunteer team were back again distributing food to those in need in our community. Below is her thankful note from their time on Monday.
Eleanor and her team will be back again on May 8th to distribute food. 
 

ReCap! 

Below are some phots of the different art that was created in Kate Rogers' art class! Members of the art group displayed their art in the parish hall. Art pieces included clay, rubber band art, playing with shapes, mandalas, acrylic paintings, and collages!

 

Click below to read the meeting minutes from their most recent meeting. 
 

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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