Blessings to all who are reading the Grapevine! Beginning last week the Grapevine is being sent 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.
 

 

Art Classes are continuing!!
 
Join Kate Rogers at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Kenwood on Mondays, beginning May 8^th at 11:00 to 12:30. Everyone is welcome to join this delightful opportunity to focus on the creative process.  NO experience is necessary, just a willingness to explore, have fun and let art happen!!
 
All materials are supplied.  To help defray costs, a donation of $5 per class is suggested.  A renewable 5 – session class card for $25 simplifies this process.  We plan to schedule more than 5 sessions.  The exact number to be determined. Cash or checks made out to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church work fine. 
 
To sign up, please contact Bobbiejo at parishadm9000@gmail.com or call 707-833-4228.  For questions, contact Laurie Boone Hogen at Lauriehogen@gmail.com. St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church is located at 9000 Sonoma Highway in Kenwood.


 

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