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October 2006
Vol. 8 No. 9
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 October 2006 [Vol. 8 No. 9]
Beloit College publishes a Mindset List each year, offering a glimpse of the worldview through the eyes of an 18 year old. It amazes me how much those in their late teens (the Millennial Generation) do not know of those things that I take for granted. When asked about Rodney King’s saying, “Can't we all get along?” one of the incoming students said, “I've heard it before. It sounds like a John Lennon thing.” They have only known two presidents, Clinton and Bush. Nixon, the cold war and the Soviet Union are all ancient history. Madden is a video game rather than a football coach and commentator.
The radio interviewer asked a freshman what he wanted his professors to know about his generation; he replied, “rap music.” I suspect that music provides the greatest divide between different generations. My generation grew up (in England) with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
What divides us more than anything else is Age. Middle-aged people and teenagers live in different worlds. My hope is that we can be a diverse community, which is what say in our mission statement.
Paul’s vision of the church (stated in 3 different epistles) was that there would no longer be Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female (and young or old), but that we should all be one in Christ Jesus.
The Book of Acts describes how the early church was a group of one heart and soul, holding everything in common. Community is one of the gifts that God gives us. Our central service is called “Holy Communion.”
Fellowship is one of the most important aspects of Church life. A number of occasions are coming where we may come to know each other better and to listen to one another. In October will you sign up to attend Evensong and supper on October 8 and the neighborhood meetings in the middle of the month?
At the end of the month, when we make our financial pledges for the coming year, we are helping to build up the community and committing ourselves to our common life.
Hugh Stevenson
TURNING POINTS
All find a welcome:
Mary Krzywicki, mother of Ken, grandmother of Aimee has moved here from Detroit, Michigan.
Jean Engle lives in Oakmont.
Gloria and Dick Salander escaped the snow in Oswego NY when they came to Oakmont.
Shirley Le Sueur was here from Oakmont.
Miles & Elizabeth are students at Moraga; Elizabeth is an ordinand.
For this, much thanks:
We have a number of new volunteers
Adele Daw and Dicksie Tamanaha in the choir.
Jack Atkin, Jack Abercrombie and Guy Scott on the Designated Funds Committee (aka Endowment Committee).
Charlie Chapman, Don Allison and Lauretta Brasacchio as Eucharistic Ministers at 8:00.
Elayne Roland and Dennis Studebaker as Eucharistic Ministers at the 10:30.
Helen MacLeod, Cami Rencken, Julia Willmers, Christian Rencken and Luka Ivancovich as acolytes.
Thanks to all of these and to those who serve with them. May God bless you in your ministries!
Robert Young and his Dixieland jazz group, Eldorado Syncopators played on September 3 for a large congregation.
Margaret Merchat for the ice cream social.
Farewell:
John and Else Redmond are moving to 1298 Hawthorne Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648.
Relocation:
Sue Hogan’s new address is #708 Bethlehem Towers, 801 Tupper Road Santa Rosa 95404 and her phone is 528-6100. She would be glad to hear from you.
Blessings on:
Donald Wolf and Judith Metz married by Cliff Kent on August 26 at Spring Lake Chapel.
Whitney Fisher is engaged to Nile Zacherle.
We will exalt you, O God, our King:
For Sunday school kids & teachers and acolytes
We ask God’s protection of:
those serving in the military overseas
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Chris Whittaker | Dallas Casey |
| Dan Whitwright | George Sutherland |
| James Robert Standish | Joseph Palamino |
| Mike Bennett | Sam Jackson |
| Troy |
May they know God’s healing power:
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Hertha Brown | Lolita Seguin |
| Dave Jarrell | Mark Kirkland |
| Janice Currie | Linda Belding |
| Bridget S | Joe & Rose Rasicot |
| Scott Ronchetti | Dusty Lobette |
| Tom Barnes | Sarah Phillips |
| Cathy Landon’s son, James |
| Jean Henderson’s granddaughter, Anna |
| Cynthia Pennington’s mother, Jeanne |
David Pippin, Shirley’s son whose house was
burnt down in Bremerton WA. |
May they rest in peace:
Norm Dake was a member of St Patrick’s, 1991-2001, died in Bend, Oregon on August 6
Deepest sympathy:
Juelle Fisher on the death of her father, Robert H Lamb (8/31)
Joy Spragens on the death of her aunt, Octavia Whitworth.
Minerva Haddad on the death of her niece, Jean Dressler (9/1)
Virginia Poust of the sudden death of her great nephew, Kyle
ENDOWMENT FUND
Applications for grants from the St. Patrick’s Endowment Fund are available from the parish office. The Sunday school for children at 10:30 am he next meeting will be at the beginning of November. The Fund is used for capital needs of the parish and for other outreach activities sponsored by St. Patrick’s. Call Will Haymaker (537-1169) for additional information on the Fund.
AROUND ST. PATRICK'S
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Sunday school, directed by Raymond Skipp, meets at 10:30 (during the service) in the old parish office, so that acolytes can attend class after the entry procession. The classes last for the full hour of the service. On the 3rd Sunday, the children stay in church with their parents. Once a month, the Rector attends Sunday school for a Eucharist and communion class.
| Sep 24 | Regular class |
| Oct 1 | Regular class |
| Oct 8 | Regular class |
| Oct 15 | Healing Sunday.
Children in church |
| Oct 22 | Sunday school Eucharist.
Followed by class |
| Oct 29 | Regular class |
| Nov 5 | Regular class |
ADULT EDUCATION
This is the draft schedule for Adult Education on Sunday mornings at 9:45 in the Common Room. All are welcome to the classes, which come under the general theme of Health Care Issues.
| | Date | Subject | Presenter |
| Sep 24 | Funeral arrangements | Hugh Stevenson |
| Oct 1 | Diet | Elyse Jaynes |
| Oct 8 | Powers of attorney | Ray Estabrook |
| Oct 15 | Nursing facilities | Nancy Dill |
| Oct 22 | Home health care | Christine Henkles |
| Oct 29 | Health issues | Becky Jenkins |
| Nov 5 | Estate Planning | Rick Harrison
Smith |
| Nov12 | Health Insurance: | Vicki Ward |
| Nov19 | Follow up (if desired) |
CURSILLO
In October, there are separate cursillo weekends for men (5-8) and for women (26-29). Raymond Skipp will be taking part in the men’s; Judy and Charlie Buff, Raymond’s wife Susan, Catherine Priestley and Paula Cook are on the women’s. Pray for the candidates and the team members. The Cursillo 4th Day group meets every 4th Monday of the month in the Education Center. To find out more about Cursillo ask, Judy Buff or any cursillista. There are about 60 of us at St Patrick’s.
Hugh Stevenson
SARAH PHILLIPS WRITES
I had total hip replacement surgery July 28 and my recovery has been rough. I appreciate all the love and support St. Patrick's has shown me. I'd like to express my deepest gratitude for all of the St. Patrick's angels who have helped me these past few weeks. Thank you very much Carolyn Perry, Barbara Hunt, Louise Clark, and Jim and Nancy Duffy, my wonderful cheerleaders; Vicki Ward and her band of food angels including Barbara Fry, Jane Hall, Norma Creaghe, Josie Ross, Ronnie Leonard, and Jean Meyer; the St. Patrick's Vestry, Bridge Club, and May and Bill McCoy for their support; and last but not least I'd like to thank Father Hugh for visiting me and then telling everyone I was miserable eliciting the most amazing show of love and kindness from his flock. I'm getting better every day and look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Sarah Phillips
QUARTERLY STATEMENTS
Statements will be going out during October to all who have made pledges in 2006. Please check them against your own records. They will also answer the question that some people ask at pledge time, “How much did I pledge last year?”
GLOBAL WARMING
The state legislature has passed a bill that controls on greenhouse gas emissions. It puts California at the forefront of a broad campaign to curb the man-made causes of climate change.
TURNING POINTS
September 30
Consecration of Barry Beisner as Bishop Coadjutor. He will succeed Bishop Jerry Lamb when the later retires at the end of the year.
October 1
- Baptism of Kavanaugh Wynn Zopp-Henderson at the 10:30 service
- Sunday school for children at 10:30 am
- Blessing of the beasts at St Francis’ Winery, on Pythian Road, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm in honor of St Francis. Star of the Valley Roman Catholic Church, which sponsors this event, invites us to join them. (or October 8)
October 8
- Sunday school for children at 10:30 am
- Daughters of the King meet at 11:30 am
| 5:00 pm Evensong with Cantiamo led by Carol Menke, followed by potluck supper |
October 15
- Healing Sunday. On the Sunday closest to St. Luke’s Day, at all services, we offer the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for those who come forward to the altar rail. We do not ask why you are seeking healing. For many, it is a great comfort to receive the laying on of hands with the prayers of the gathered congregation.
- Sunday school children in church.
- Members of the congregation will make brief presentations about stewardship.
Bizarre Bazaar
The Bazaar takes place on Saturday, October 21, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
October 22
- Sunday school for children at 10:30 am
- Members of the congregation make brief presentations about stewardship.
October 29.
Pledge Ingathering. In mid-October, you will receive through the mail a pledge card for 2007. Will you please complete your card and send it back by mail, or bring it on this day.
The cards and the givers will be blest at the services on November 5.
November 5
Commemoration of the Departed. We will remember by name those who have died during this past year and other loved ones. Will you add their names to the list in the Parish Hall? After the 10:30 a.m. service, we proceed to the Memorial Garden, to pray for those who are interred there.
November 12
Diocesan Convention will be held in Redding on November 11-12. Cliff Kent will take the Sunday services. Our delegates will be Wendy Wood, Judy Buff, Barbara Hunt, Wendy Gallagher, Jane Hall and Angela Stevenson; Hugh Stevenson and George Hunt
November 22
There will not be a Thanksgiving service on the evening before Thanksgiving, but there will be the usual midweek service on Wednesday morning at 9:00 am
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
As we did last year, we will be holding neighborhood meetings throughout the parish during mid-October. They will be at different times of day in the hope of offering a convenient time for you. At these meetings we will look together at what is going on at St Patrick’s. A draft of the budget for 2006 will be presented for your comments.
FOR OUR CHILDREN
| Almighty God, you have entrusted us with the joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love what is just and true and good, following the example of our savior Jesus Christ. |
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Spread the word to friends and neighbors that St. Patrick's Twenty-ninth
Holiday Bazaar will be held on October 21 offering a dazzling array of
Christmas gifts and decorations as well as Halloween and Thanksgiving
items. There's something for everyone.
Stock up on homemade jams, jellies and baked goods in the Gourmet Pantry.
Visit the Garden Shop for indoor and outdoor plants and unique garden
decorations. If you haven't already bought them, buy raffle tickets at
the door for gift baskets featuring a handmade quilt, winery tours,
tastings and luncheons, cooking lessons, wine and beauty products. Bid in
the Silent Auction for linens, china, crystal, antiques, fabrics from
around the world and other object d'art appropriate for giving or keeping.
Buy a delicious bag lunch and beverage to eat on the patio or inside.
Items are still needed for the Silent Auction. Please call Sandra Hammond
(833.2450) or Dorothy Mills (539.0509) or Shirley Ward (545.3606) before
October 10 to have them picked up.
There is still work to be done in the Friday Workshops 9:00am-12noon.
Plants, cuttings and garden items should be delivered to the Garden Shop
Thursday or Friday, October 19 and 20.
Bring items for the Gourmet Pantry to the Common Room on Thursday
and Friday between 9-12 so they can be priced. Last minute
baked goods, cakes, pies, cookies, muffins as well as candy are
very popular as are jams, jellies and chutneys. If you need
labels, call Jean Meyer at (833.5575).
Visa and Mastercard accepted. Ample parking provided.
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