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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 for SEPTEMBER, 2018 On September 11 we welcomed 105 families representing 149 adults, 23 children and 39 seniors for a total of 211 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. Even in an area known for its incredibly rich agricultural resources, over one third 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. 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. Over 180 volunteer hours are needed each month to provide this program for our Rural Food families. Please consider one of the volunteer opportunities listed below.
RURAL FOOD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, October 6, from 9-10:00 am repackaging -- Parish Hall
Monday, October 8, from 12:30 – 2:30pm to set up the Parish Hall Tuesday, October 9, from 8:30 – 11:00am to distribute the food and assist clients
During the months of September and October many of our regular volunteers are away. Please consider joining our volunteer team!!!! 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.
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 Rod DeMartini, Program Coordinator, at roddemar@comcast.net
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 #68-0351039
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 #68-0351039
News & Events
The office is closed 9/19-9/26 while staff is out of town. Voice mail and email will be reviewed when the office re-opens 9/27/18.
Religious Education Classes Begin September 9, 2018!
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)
Monday & Wednesday & Friday
9:00 AM Mass - St. Philip, Occidental
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM Mass - St. Teresa, Bodega
Saturday
5:00 PM Mass - St. Teresa, Bodega
Sunday
8:00 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
9:30 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
11:15 AM - St. Philip, Occidental
9:00 AM Mass - St. Philip, Occidental
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM Mass - St. Teresa, Bodega
Saturday
5:00 PM Mass - St. Teresa, Bodega
Sunday
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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