Good News Again!
The date for our brainstorming meeting has been confirmed for Saturday,  August 26th from 10AM- Noon in Stevenson Hall.
This is the opportunity for everyone who attends to present ideas and actions that address the two challenges for St. Patrick’s that have priority over the next few months.
The first challenge is Membership Growth with subheadings that include welcoming and incorporating new members, Christian Education, social activities and inclusiveness. We will be expecting ideas about what social activities work best; what kind of advertising is effective, and what can St. Patrick’s do to be more inclusive.
The second challenge is Financial Stability with subheadings such as pledge campaign, strategic spending and use of designated funds. We will be expecting ideas about tithing as a guide to giving; what might be left out of the 2024 budget and legacy giving, leaving a gift in your will.
No ideas will be turned down and no decisions will be made at the meeting, but all the ideas will then go to the vestry and the appropriate ministry committees for action. We will follow up and report.
We are confident that ideas and suggestions from all the members, not just the priest or the vestry, will be the foundation for the most effective action.
Please plan to attend, and bring your good news ideas with you.
By the way, we will have a demonstration of the (Re) Start bins that holds supplies for people who suffer from a natural disaster such as a wildfire or an earthquake. This is a Diocesan and Deanery project that St. Patrick’s is part of.
You will be impressed at this outreach endeavor. It has proved to be extremely valuable.
And yes, there will be snacks at the meeting.
Blessings,
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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Our Happenings at St Patrick's Church!
Aug 17 & 24- Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM
Aug 11 & 18- Centering Prayer Group 10:30AM
Aug 20 & 27- Holy Eucharist 10AM
Aug 21 & 28- Art with Kate Rogers! 11AM
Aug 28 & Sept 11- Food Bank
Distribution 5PM
Aug 23 & 30- Midweek Worship followed by Bible Study 10AM
Aug 23 & 30- *Al Anon- 6PM
*AA - 7:30PM
Please click on the link below for upcoming calendar events!
https://stpatrickskenwood.org/calendar/
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Aug 26- Brainstorming Parish Meeting 10AM
Aug 27- PARISH PICNIC
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
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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St. Patrick's
Parish Picnic
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Bring your Aloha Spirit and your favorite Aloha Outfit!
We would like to collect a special offering for Hawaii. The church of the Incarnation will happily accept your offerings and send them to Hawaii. Please make your offering payable to St. Patrick's Episcopal Church and we will write a check to send to Incarnation who will send it all together from our Deanery. Thank you!
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Love Choir will join us for our Parish Picnic!!
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A Message From Your Senior Warden
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Dear fellow parishioners,
Things are happening around St. Patrick's!
Please come to the "Brainstorming Session" Sat. Aug 26, 10am-12noon, which will be a time for everyone to give ideas about where we as a parish are headed. There will be light refreshments served. Please stay after to help set up for the Parish Picnic happening the next day, Sunday Aug. 27th--and come enjoy yummy food, great fellowship, and fun music provided by "The Love Choir!"
As we move forward into the fall season, a "Pledge Campaign Luncheon" is planned for Sunday Oct. 22nd, during which we will hear from the Stewardship Committee @ pledging our support for 2024.
At the ANNUAL MEETING in January 2024, there will be an election of several new Vestry members, as SIX members will have completed their terms by the end of this year, including Jackie Senter, Sarah Phillips, Sandy Keith, Marilyn Ganz, Merle Holtzen, all of whom were elected in 2021. Leslie Clark will have completed Ann Schneider's term. Chuck Wood, Wendy Wood and Minerva Haddad will remain.
Due to many factors, the usual rotation of choosing three new members each year has been disrupted. There will be a difference in the length of the terms served by the six new members as follows: Three will be elected to serve 3 years; two will be elected to serve 2 years; one will be elected to serve 1 year.
If you are interested in serving on the Vestry, please contact Jackie Senter, Sr. Warden or Father Ed Howell.
Thank you for your attention and for showing your love of St. Patrick's!
Blessings and God's peace to all,
Jackie Senter, Sr. Warden
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A Message from the Planned Giving Ministry
Preparing an estate plan is good Christian stewardship –
saying thanks to God, expressing your love and concern
for family and showing charity toward others.
Excerpt from the Episcopal Foundation's Planned Giving Guide,
"Let's Get to It".
The Planned Giving Ministry: Stephanie Chapralis McCaffrey, Chair, Laurie Boone-Hogen, and Ann and Alec Peters.
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Choir Returns to Rehearsal
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Choir will have its first rehearsal on Thursday, August 17th from 6:30 to 8:00 in the Sanctuary. The first choir Sunday singing at service will be Sunday, September 10th. We are returning a bit earlier to get a few more weeks of practice in, so we can start our Holiday Concert rehearsing earlier than last year!
We invite anyone who is interested in singing with us to come check out a rehearsal throughout our first few weeks of practice to see if it is for you!
We particularly encourage male voices, which would even out our choir!
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Kratz or Doug Richardson.
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Highlights from the Diocesan E-News
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Become Disaster Ready! Save the Date!
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How ready are you for a disaster? Join us for a series of workshops and exhibits by representatives from law enforcement, fire, utilities and other organizations.
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Saturday, September 16
10 am – 3 pm
St. John's Church, Roseville
Free and In-person only
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Registration for "I Will With God's Help: Journey Toward Racial Healing and Justice" Now Open!
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This workshop is rooted in our baptismal identity and the promises we make in baptism. It focuses on how we can more fully live into our promise to be more loving toward our neighbors. During the workshop we follow the path of the Becoming Beloved Community labyrinth.
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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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Greetings Friends! Check out Eleanor's thankful note to her volunteers from Monday, August 14th. The team will return again on August 28th.
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Dear All,
Thank you to Pam/Larry, Andrew, Ned, driver Tomi , trainee Omar and rep Arturo. (Omar is a really nice guy, but will NOT be replacing our beloved Arturo!)
54 households/190 individuals received food tonight = HUGE WHOOPEE!!!!! We began about 4:40 and had a slow but constant flow until 6:00 !!! Thankfully, we didn't have to turn anyone away with no food!
REF has said they plan to increase veggies/fruit and they have! They sent a LOT of green peppers - up to 12 per family (overkill?!) ; huge, beautiful heads of cauliflower; 10,000 carrots; grapes and other fruit; not much of, but had 2 varieties of milk; chicken and eggs; no bread nor sweets; a few other misc food items. Again, it's great seeing people passing by items because they don't need them right now.
The volunteer schedule for Aug 28: Joel/Anna, Beth and Ned (because you said you could!) With the current situation, four volunteers plus one extra (me) is working well!
This was another blessed night of making a real difference for those needing food. Thank you to REFB and our volunteers!
Eleanor
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Our sweet parishioner, Marcia Ronchetti, brought in some FUN HATS for YOU to enjoy on Sundays!
This past Sunday was a hoot when some of the ladies picked a hat of their choice to go with their outfits and wore them during church!
When you come to church this Sunday, pick out a hat in the Narthex and join the FUN!
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St. Patrick's Women's Luncheon at Boudin
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Some of the women of St. Patrick's gathered together on August 5th to enjoy each other's company. Join our ladies the first Saturday of the month!
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Can you believe it's been over a month since this fine day?!!
Fun Times!!
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Art with Kate Rogers at St. Patrick's Church
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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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