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July/August 2010
Vol. 12 No. 7
Archive of Previous Issues
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The Grapevine is published monthly
(except for a combined July/August issue)
by St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
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Table of Contents for July/August 2010 [Vol. 12 No. 7]
If you lived in England in the reign of Elizabeth I, you would not think in terms of months and days. If you had business on July 27th, you would refer to it as "two days past Lammastide" (July 25th), the festival of the wheat harvest when you would bring a loaf to church. Michaelmas (the feast of St Michael, September 29th) was the end of the fiscal year. It was the time when bills were paid and rents were collected.
The calendar revolved around the feast days of the church year. Easter was a "moveable feast"; the seasons turned around it. But there were disagreements about when it should be observed. The practice of the Roman church was for Easter to fall on the Sunday after the spring equinox. But others kept Easter on the same day as the Jewish Passover, which usually fell on a weekday. This was one of the big issues separating the Roman church and the Celtic church, resolved at the Synod of Whitby in 663. The date of Easter was important for people whose lives revolved around the church's calendar.
When I was growing up in England, there were "Bank Holidays" when everything was closed. These were still largely based on the church calendar. Boxing Day was the day after Christmas; Easter Monday and Whit Monday (the day after Whitsun or Pentecost) were public holidays. Mothering Sunday was the 4th Sunday in Lent and referred to our spiritual mother, the church.
There were secular celebrations in the calendar, but they were not Bank Holidays. Accession Day was February 6th (the day in 1952 when George VI died and the young Elizabeth II became queen.) April 23rd was St George's Day (patron saint of England) and Shakespeare's birthday. Trafalgar Day (October 21st) commemorated the naval victory of Nelson in 1805. November 5th was Guy Fawkes Day when families had firework displays and bonfires in their back gardens. The Sunday closest to November 11th was Remembrance Sunday when we wore red poppies remembering the Armistice in 1918.
Here in the USA the religious festivals have largely gone by the board. Secular festivals are Bank Holidays like July 4th. Although Thanksgiving had a religious origin it has now become a secular holiday. Hallowe'en is more about the Day of the Dead and collecting candy than it is about the celebration of All Saints. Easter is associated with the Easter egg hunt. Valentine's Day, Mothers' Day and to a lesser extent Fathers' Day are popular nowadays. They are called "Hallmark Holidays"; but they predate the founding of Hallmark 100 years ago.
In the calendar of the YMCA (and no doubt other organizations), St Patrick's Day was included, but Ash Wednesday was not mentioned. In our secular society, religious Holy Days have been supplanted by secular days. I lament that Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are no longer on people's calendars, even for church people. Perhaps this is why so few people come to church on these important days!
Hugh Stevenson
All find a welcome:
Josephine Frommel
Arnie & Gayle Carston
Scott Williams and Rebecca Cook (from Washington DC) who are getting married in August.
Ryan Opatz and Miranda Soares (students from Sacramento) who are getting married in October.
For this, much thanks:
| Robert Young and the choir |
| Connie van Loben Sels | Adele Daw
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| Linda Rawls | Jackie Senter
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| Dicksie Tamanaha | Bill Kelly |
| Bernadette Gibb | Armand Russell |
| Charlotte Horne | Rich Randolph |
| Marge Ruehrdanz | Keith Olsen |
| Phyllis Cressy | Hugh Stevenson
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| Betsy Randolph |
| The Music Makers at the 9:00 am service:
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| Judy Buff (coordinator) | Marshall Ward |
| Dennis Studebaker | Kathy Littman |
| Raymond Skipp | Pete Rosser |
Raymond Skipp, Sunday School leader, and his sub, Vashti Papworth.
Carol Papworth, nursery superintendent.
Minerva Haddad for organizing the diverse tongues to read the story of the first Pentecost.
Relocation:
Swede Hanson, who was a long time member of St Patrick's, is now at 1007 Buschmann Rd, Apt 8, Paradise, CA 95969. He would enjoy hearing from friends at St Patrick's.
Judy Kimsey is moving to East Bay (hopefully temporarily).
Blessings on:
Nick Chekouras and Liz Abeln, married in Los Gatos on June 5.
Georgia Jenkins, baptized June 13.
Five of Dick Beynon's great grandchildren, Dominic Baldocchi Label, Mia Grace Label, Morgan Elizabeth Carlson, Rilyn Rae Cirner and Mason James Ballard, were baptized June 19.
May they rest in peace:
Linda Belding died on Monday, June 21. We will celebrate Linda's life at a service Sunday, June 27, at 1:00 p.m. There will be a reception after the service.
Matt Forester was a member in 2000 and died in Oregon at Christmas time.
Deepest sympathy:
Rick Belding on the death of his wife, Linda, June 21.
To Dorothy Pierce on the death of her mother, Dorothy Bell (6/5/2010) who would have been 106 in August. There will be a celebration of her life on her birthday.
We ask God's protection of:
those serving in the military overseas
Jamie Crouse and Ian Papworth serving in Afghanistan.
May they know God's healing power:
| Conner Johnson | Peg Robins |
| Greta MacLeod | Ed Dill |
| John Orb | Dale Jester |
| Frank Barner | Harry Fry |
| Josephine Frommel | Shirley Pippin |
| Cathy Landon | Helen Clasper |
| Harv Doron | |
We will exalt you, O God, our King:
Louise Bonnet, a vestry member in the '80s and now living in New York, turned 101 in June.
Three Golden Wedding anniversaries:
- Micke and Don Allison
- Judy and Charlie Buff
- Tommie and Wes Cazel
Sande Schlumberger's grandson, Lucas James Didier Schlumberger was born in NYC, son of Samantha and Gabriel.
Summertime is when many people visit St Patrick's. Please welcome them warmly!
THE OUTREACH WORKSHOP
The workshop and knitting group will meet every Friday at 9:30 a.m. through July and August.
JULY 4, INDEPENDENCE DAY
On Sunday, July 4, we will celebrate the birth of our nation and sing some national hymns.
KENWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH
In our outreach to the community, we are supporting K.C.C.'s pancake breakfast on July 4 to which we are all invited.
JULY 10
At 11:00 a.m. we will celebrate the long life of George Anderson on his 100th birthday. At the same service we will baptize Elizabeth and Michael, (the twin children of George & Karen Siela, George Anderson's great niece). George Siela will also be baptized.
JULY 11
So far we have 5 musicians signed up for the Guitar Choir, with perhaps five more waiting in the wings. They will lead the worship at the 10:00 a.m. service on July 11. We shall sing songs made popular at cursillo weekends and at Camp Noel Porter. Thanks to Judy Buff for organizing the event.
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
The Daughters will meet after the 10:00 a.m. on July 11, followed by their annual lunch.
JULY 25
Canon Britt Olson will preach at both services. Canon Britt is the "Canon to the Ordinary" (Bishop Barry's assistant) and has facilitated the Mutual Ministry with the vestry. She is an excellent preacher!
AUGUST 1
At the 10:00 a.m. service we will celebrate the long life of Dorothy Bell (mother of Dorothy Pierce) on her 106th birthday.
AUGUST 7
The wedding of Rebecca Cook and Scott Williams is at Chateau St Jean.
AUGUST 13-15
Art Show by the artists of St Patrick's. As well as paintings in watercolors, oils and crayons, we are also displaying photographs, computer images, pottery and woodwork. Works by children as well as adults are welcome. If you have an artwork to show contact Dorothy Pierce (495-6530).
AUGUST 15
August 16 is the anniversary of the dedication of the building of St Patrick's. We are blessed with a glorious worship space. We will remember our dedication and our benefactors.
SEPTEMBER GRAPEVINE DEADLINE
This edition will include details of the start up of parish activities after the summer recess. Please submit your articles by August 17.
AUGUST 21
We plan a supper for new members of St Patrick's (those who arrived during the last three years or so). We will share the vision of our congregation and find out what our new members are looking for in this congregation.
SEPTEMBER 5
Robert Young's traditional Jazz Band, the Eldorado Syncopators, will lead the music for the 10:00 a.m. service. The costs of the service are underwritten by a bequest from the family of Spence and Shirley Flournoy who took delight in the annual Jazz service and wanted to ensure its continuance. The service will be followed by an Ice Cream Social.
CORNISH TEA
Please sign up for the Cornish Tea on October 9. For more information talk to Jim Rawls or Hugh Stevenson.
In September we will teach an Adult Ed. Study group on church and daily living in Cornwall.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
Did you know that ALL women of St Patrick's Church are automatically members of ECW? We would be delighted to welcome more of you to participate in our programs.
St Patrick's ECW had an excellent first half of the year. We offer a sincere Thank You for all of your efforts to make this happen. The events and fundraisers we have produced were all accomplished with skill and camaraderie. Now for a well-deserved summer break.
Save these dates for fall:
Saturday, September 11. Harvest Luncheon and program with the girls from Sierra Youth Center. Open to all in the parish and to the public. Tickets are $20 each. Proceeds benefit the Sierra Youth Center.
Tuesday, September 14. General Meeting with a potluck lunch, presentation of slate of officers for 2011 and planning for Fall Events.
November. Announcement of the Salvation Army family (s) for our Christmas gift-giving project.
December 14. General Meeting, Election and Installation of Officers for 2011, Potluck Luncheon and gift wrapping for the Salvation Army family with wonderful entertainment by Benjamin Mertz and his mother Nancy Berger on piano and flute. This is a great way to celebrate Advent and look forward to Christmas.
Talents and Treasures Auction and Dinner
October 16, 2010. In the past St. Patrick's women have done some amazing events: Boutiques, Table Setting Teas, and Oktoberfest to name a few. This fall we will be introducing our version of a Talent and Treasure Auction. Of course we at St. Patrick's can't have a gathering without food so a delicious dinner will be served. The evening will have both live and silent auction items and additional entertainment.
We are asking each committee of the Parish and all individuals to share their talents or treasures in one of two ways. A treasure (a vacation home weekend get away, tickets to theater or symphony, wine, art work, jewelry, etc.) and/or a talent, a gift of time (garden help, bake a special cake, computer help, wash windows, clean a closet and the list goes on.) Each of us has something, no matter how small, to share with our community. Please take the next few months to consider the treasures and talents you could offer the ECW outreach programs for the women and children of Sonoma County. More information in the weeks to come. Please contact Jean Derum or Marge Ruehrdanz if you have questions or an auction item.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT
Greetings, my Christian brothers and sisters!
Sunday school finished on June 6 with the recognition of our children. We will begin again on the Sunday after the Jazz Mass, September 12.
All went well in Sunday school. Our latest project: besides discussing and doing activities around the Gospel and lessons from the Sunday service, we are rehearsed, "The Story of Noah". You may recall my wacky version of Moses telling Pharaoh: "Let my people go!"
The Gospel lessons were really interesting to them. From the Resurrection, when the huge stone rolled away and the disciples saw Jesus enter a locked room. "Doubting' Thomas believed after he had seen Jesus.
Our children's minds are like parachutes, they only function when they are open. May God's peace be always with you and may you always show a kind heart to all you meet.
Raymond Skipp
CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
KID STREET
Teach the heart and the mind will follow.
That's the motto of Kid Street, a special school for children with backgrounds so difficult they cannot adjust to regular public school.
Located near Railroad Square at 709 Davis Street, the school has an enrollment of about fifty students from grades kindergarten through six. The program's aim is to provide a consistent environment for children from foster homes, group homes and shelters. Some of their parents may be addicted or incarcerated.
One-to-one tutoring is offered as well as parenting classes and counseling. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The school provides breakfast and lunch and a myriad of after-school activities, including art, dancing, music, beading, karate and theater arts.
Volunteers are welcomed, either helping in the kitchen, assisting teachers or working with children in one of the after-school-activities.
Founder and executive director is Linda Conkin. The school's director of volunteers is Angel Dickey. Those interested in volunteering may call Angel (see bulletin for number) an appointment to visit and learn more about what they do.
It's always invigorating to work with children and Kid Street provides a wonderful opportunity to help these children develop life skills in a stable environment.
WELCOME DANIEL GREEN!
The Rev. Daniel C. Green is the new Priest-in-Charge at St. John's, Petaluma. He will begin his ministry on August 1. Daniel was formerly Associate Rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Carmel. The date of his installation will be announced in due course.
The Rev Dr L.A. King will return to us after being the interim at SJP.
More about other charities which we support in future Grapevines.
THE YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Victims of domestic violence are offered refuge at a Safe House, sponsored and run by the YWCA domestic violence program. Its purpose is to offer safe refuge for women and children, to empower and heal them, and to enable them to become self-sufficient.
The office is in Sonoma. Volunteers are urged to sign up for a long-term commitment, perhaps three to four hours per week. Those wishing to volunteer may contact Donata Behanec, director of volunteers, by e-mail at YWCAvol@sonic.net. She will send you an application.
There is a forty-hour training program during which volunteers gain experience, learn the challenges and find out about the YWCA domestic program services. They will be given a visit to the Safe House. Volunteers are needed to staff the Hot Line and to assist in the pre-school. The pre-school attendance is usually about thirty children. Volunteers for this do not require the forty-hour training but must pass a TB test.
Women usually stay for sixty days, receiving therapy and counseling. Later they are helped to find a place to live and are regularly checked for after care. Funds are provided by private donations, state and federal monies.
Dale Jester
KENWOOD SCHOOL
We are exploring the possibility of helping students of our neighborhood school with their reading program. This would entail being available once a week to work one-on-one with a student. Would you be interested? Call Hugh at the parish office.
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