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St. Philip the Apostle
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St. Teresa of Avila
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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
On February 11 we welcomed 99 families representing 126 adults, 48 children and 44 seniors for a total of 218 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.
There are currently 62 active volunteers whose perseverance and hard work were celebrated at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on February 11. Parishioner Elaine Joyce was acknowledged for 22 years of service to the Rural Food Program. There are six volunteers who have provided over twenty years of service, twenty-one who have given from 10-19 years of service, and thirty-five volunteers who have been serving from 1-9 years.
Please continue to collect grocery bags with handles, plastic shopping bags for produce and egg cartons. We are looking into biodegradable produce bags and recyclable grocery bags for our clients.
RURAL FOOD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, March 10 from 12:30 – 2:30pm to set up the Parish Hall
Tuesday, March 11 from 8:30 – 11:00am to distribute the food and assist clients. We need more volunteers on Tuesday to help our clients and their loaded grocery carts to their vehicles
Celebrating twenty five years of service in 2013, 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 #68-0351039
There are currently 62 active volunteers whose perseverance and hard work were celebrated at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on February 11. Parishioner Elaine Joyce was acknowledged for 22 years of service to the Rural Food Program. There are six volunteers who have provided over twenty years of service, twenty-one who have given from 10-19 years of service, and thirty-five volunteers who have been serving from 1-9 years.
Please continue to collect grocery bags with handles, plastic shopping bags for produce and egg cartons. We are looking into biodegradable produce bags and recyclable grocery bags for our clients.
RURAL FOOD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, March 10 from 12:30 – 2:30pm to set up the Parish Hall
Tuesday, March 11 from 8:30 – 11:00am to distribute the food and assist clients. We need more volunteers on Tuesday to help our clients and their loaded grocery carts to their vehicles
Celebrating twenty five years of service in 2013, 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 #68-0351039
News & Events
We offer our prayers and condolences to St. Bernard's parish in Eureka, CA, on the sad loss of Fr. Eric Freed in early January. Our pastor Fr. Allen has been assigned to St. Bernard's as administrator pro temporare, and Msgr. Whelton will oversee St. Philip/St. Teresa in Fr. Allen's absence.
Online Giving
Now you can support our ministries and the preservation of our historic churches using a credit card on our new PayPal site. Click here for more information.
Religious Education
Our parish offers a vibrant religious education program for students from Kindergarten through confirmation. Click here for more information.
Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM - St. Teresa
Sunday
8:00AM - St. Philip, Occidental
9:30AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
11:15AM - St. Philip, Occidental
Monday & Wednesday
9:00 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
Friday
9:00 AM - Eucharistic Service, St. Philip, Occidental
5:00 PM - St. Teresa
Sunday
8:00AM - St. Philip, Occidental
9:30AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
11:15AM - St. Philip, Occidental
Monday & Wednesday
9:00 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
Friday
9:00 AM - Eucharistic Service, St. Philip, Occidental
