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Parish Mission Statement
We, the Catholic community of St. Philip the Apostle, Occidental and St. Teresa of Avila, Bodega, are bonded in a rich heritage of faith. We strive to understand and live out the gospel values of love, hope and forgiveness.
We joyfully embrace Christ's call to serve through:
We joyfully embrace Christ's call to serve through:
- Liturgical celebrations centered on the Eucharist that reflect a welcoming and compassionate people of prayer.
- Ministries that nurture God's presence in ourselves, our families and our community.
- Programs of faith enrichment that nourish and renew our commitment to God.
- Social gatherings that unite us in Christian fellowship.
RURAL FOOD PROGRAM UPDATE for April 2019 On April 9th we welcomed 95 families representing 126 adults, 31 children and 33 seniors for a total of 190 people receiving nutritional support. This program is funded through the Rural Food Collection on the last Sunday of each month as well as through private donations and the generous support of our volunteers.
We welcomed several new volunteers who joined us to set up for and distribute food on Monday and Tuesday. It was great to get to know and work together with them to provide food for our neighbors in need. Thank you to those who helped transport produce and offered valuable suggestions while we adjust to our new delivery and distribution plans. Please continue to collect paper grocery bags, especially with handles, and egg cartons. These items can be dropped off in the parish hall.
RURAL FOOD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, May 11, from 9-10:00am repackaging -- Parish Hall
Monday, May 13, from 12:30 – 2:30pm to set up the Parish Hall
Tuesday, May 14, from 8:30 – 11:00am to distribute the food and assist clients.
Please continue to collect paper grocery bags, especially with handles, and egg cartons. We are looking into biodegradable produce bags and recyclable grocery bags for our clients. (Looking for recipes using Rural Food items. Call office with ideas.)Rod DeMartini:
Rural Food Program Changes Click on the link in red below rfparishmemo.docx
Want to get more involved but not sure how? Come see what we do. We need more volunteers on distribution day to help our clients and their loaded grocery carts to their vehicles. We can also use some behind-the-scenes help with paperwork, ordering, etc. THANK YOU!
Without the incredible dedication and hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of our parish community and other donors we could not carry on this vital ministry. In addition, those who serve the Rural Food program come from St. Philip and St. Teresa and our four Eucharistic communities. Please pray that our ministry continues to flourish to serve our sisters and brothers in need.
Even in an area known for its incredibly rich agricultural resources, 36% of households in Sonoma County still go hungry each day. The Sonoma County Hunger Index reported that, even with numerous agencies providing food and support for hungry residents, the meal gap has remained steady for several years. The St. Philip/St. Teresa Rural Food Program has been responding to those in need for over thirty years thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and donors.
Rural Food Program Alert!!! The devastating wild fires have displaced many people and it is evident that the rebuilding process will take many months. Family and friends of our Rural Food clients and individuals relocating to temporary housing in our service area will need support. In view of this, we are suspending the residency requirement for our service area (this includes communities from Occidental to Monte Rio, Cazadero, Jenner, Bodega Bay, Bodega, and Freestone.). I will inform Catholic Charities Rural Food and the Redwood Empire Foodbank so that they can refer people to our program. I encourage our parishioners and volunteers to refer individuals and families that may be in need of food. Of course, this will place additional need for volunteers in anticipation of more requests for assistance. Please be in communication with me (roddemar@comcast.net) and/or leave messages at the parish office (874-3812) if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you, Rod DeMartini, Program Coordinator
More on the URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH SET UP.
This year five long-serving volunteers have retired for health reasons. This has particularly impacted us on Mondays in which we set up the facility for Rural Food distribution on the second Tuesday of the month. The tasks of sorting and bagging fresh produce, off- loading pallets of food products that we distribute and setting up the distribution tables are among the tasks. Please contact Rod DeMartini (roddemar@comcast.net) if you need any additional information. Thank You!
Please continue to collect paper grocery bags, especially with handles, and egg cartons. We are looking into biodegradable produce bags and recyclable grocery bags for our clients.
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Looking for a special gift in honor or in memory of a loved one? The Rural Food program has a beautifully designed card that is sent to the recipient indicating that you made a gift to the program. The cards are located on a pamphlet tables at both St. Philip and St. Teresa Churches or by contacting one of the Leadership Team:
Rod DeMartini: roddemar@comcast.net
Cathy McCool: cmccool318@hotmail.com
Hal McGuirk: mcguirksfarmhouse@gmail.com
Rural Food Program 2017 Annual Report HERE
Celebrating more than twenty five years of service in 2015, our Rural Food Program of St. Philip and St. Teresa Parish has provided nutritious groceries to individuals and families that are in need. Read more.
Support the Rural Food Program
Click the "Donate" button below to make a tax deductible donation that will help feed families in need. Your donations are tax deductible. Our Federal Tax number is #37-1874623
Celebrating more than twenty five years of service in 2015, our Rural Food Program of St. Philip and St. Teresa Parish has provided nutritious groceries to individuals and families that are in need. Read more.
Support the Rural Food Program
Click the "Donate" button below to make a tax deductible donation that will help feed families in need. Your donations are tax deductible. Our Federal Tax number is #37-1874623
News & Events
The office is closed on Monday,
May 27, for Memorial Day.
May 27, for Memorial Day.
Endowment Fund Established
Working with our Finance Council, we have established an endowment fund to provide for the perpetual maintenance of our historic churches. Click here to learn more.
Regular Mass Schedule
(not for holidays or holy days)
Wednesday & Friday Mass
9:00 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
Tuesday & Thursday Mass
9:00 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
Saturday Mass
5:00 PM - St. Teresa, Bodega
Sunday Mass
8:00 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
9:30 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
11:15 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
9:00 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
Tuesday & Thursday Mass
9:00 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
Saturday Mass
5:00 PM - St. Teresa, Bodega
Sunday Mass
8:00 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
9:30 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
11:15 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
This Week's Bulletin
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