tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12322531812946482782024-03-08T05:23:45.298-08:00St. Teresa of AvilaWhat's NewSt. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-14314139650415456422014-08-19T14:26:00.000-07:002014-08-19T14:26:07.827-07:00Pancake BreakfastOur annual Pancake Breakfast will take place on Sunday, August 31st from 8-11:30am at the<br />
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BODEGA FIRE HALL next to St Teresa's church<br />
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This event is sponsored by the St. Teresa Ladies Guild and benefits the historic St Teresa's church.<br />
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Adults are $10<br />
Children are $5<br />
Under 12 is Free<br />
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Please come and join us! Tickets will be sold at the door. <br />
<br />St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-27731131041751855642014-06-19T23:15:00.000-07:002014-06-19T23:15:32.338-07:00iTALIAN CYPRESS TREESOn June 2nd, 2014, St. Teresa acquired a new look. 28 blue Italian cypress trees were planted in memory of <strong>Brendan Smith</strong>. 14 trees flank each side of the fences leading to St. Teresa church and provide a stately eloquence leading to the church steps. We invite everyone to visit our beautiful church and grounds.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-39321311894308306462014-03-05T00:03:00.001-08:002014-03-05T00:03:45.765-08:00 St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner SATURDAY, MARCH 15th<br />
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No Host Bar: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm<br />
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Come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with fine food, drinks, and a RAFFLE. Proceeds to purchase dining room chairs at St. Phillip's hall in Occidental. Tickets are $20, please call office on 874-3812 for availability.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-66221788666240014482014-01-23T10:44:00.000-08:002014-01-23T10:45:53.445-08:00Polenta DinnerCome join us for an amazing Polenta Dinner at the Bodega Fire Hall in Bodega. This event benefits the St. Teresa Church's Restoration Fund. In addition to great food, there are soft drinks, wine bar, and a raffle. Tickets are sold at the door.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: red;"> SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 5:30 to 8:00pm</span></span>St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-88005623672511235362013-11-09T21:03:00.000-08:002013-11-09T21:03:01.333-08:00Celebrate the "Big Event" on January 11th, 2014<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Join us in celebrating our Heritage and supporting the preservation of St. Teresa and St. Philip churches at the same time. On January 11th, 2014, from 6-10 pm there will be a buffet dinner, raffle,.3812 and both live and silent auctions at the Union Hotel in Occidental. Tickets are now on sale for $45 per person. We encourage you to act quickly as last year's event soldout early!</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Donation items are also being requested for the live and silent auctions. Some examples are as follows.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Vacation Rental Packages</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Sporting Tickets</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Dinner Packages</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Wine</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Gift Certificates</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Art, Jewelry or Antiques</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #d5d2bb; color: #736357; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/18px Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">All donations are tax deductible. For tickets or more information please call 707.874.3812 or email the church office at p<a href="mailto:philip.teresa@yahoo.com">hilip.teresa@yahoo.com</a></span>St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-45808066067009395262013-06-30T21:44:00.001-07:002013-06-30T21:44:56.870-07:00Parish Picnic on August 25th (Sunday), 12:30pmCome join the fun at the annual picnic of St Philip and St Teresa Churches at the Harmony-Salmon Creek School picnic grounds which is located at 1935 Bohemian Hwy (between Occidental and Freestone). <br />
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Family and friends are welcome to enjoy games, food, beverages, and fellowship. Inquiries can be directed to the parish office at 707.874.3812.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-65741051356837728412013-06-30T21:36:00.000-07:002013-06-30T21:36:59.658-07:00"Big Event BBQ" in Bodega on August 4thFundraising event for the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. Features a Parade down Main Street, Live Music, Food, Wine, and Arts & Craft. Admission is free.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-22266242965384465362013-04-14T19:47:00.000-07:002013-04-14T19:47:27.006-07:00"Casino Night" on April 20th St. Teresa/St. Philip's is hosting the second annual casino night fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at St. Philip's Hall in Occidental. A great time was had by all last year and this year will be no exception. There will be Black Jack, Roulette, Wheels, Prizes, Silent Auction, Raffle, Full Bar. Admission price is $10 which includes a lucky packet of gaming chips. Delicious food with an Argentinean flare to celebrate our new Pope Francis will be available for purchase. Proceeds will go towards needed repairs at St. Teresa and St. Philip. St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-77937558218699093332012-11-08T19:13:00.000-08:002012-11-08T19:41:14.361-08:00Celebrate the "Big Event" on January 12, 2013Join us in celebrating Our Heritage and supporting the preservation of St. Teresa and St. Philip churches at the same time. On January 12, 2013, from 6-10pm, there will be a buffet dinner, and both<strong><em><u> silent and live auctions</u></em></strong> at the Union Hotel in Occidental. Tickets are now on sale for $35.<br />
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Donation items are also being requested for the<strong><em><u> silent and live auctions</u></em></strong>. Examples are as follows:<br />
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Vacation Rental Stays<br />
Sports Packages<br />
Tickets to events<br />
Gift Certificates<br />
Wine bottles or cases<br />
Art, Jewelry, or Antiques<br />
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All donations are tax deductible. For more information contact 707.875.8826 or email <a href="mailto:churchevent@comcast.net">churchevent@comcast.net</a>St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-85584328501094633502012-10-14T11:50:00.002-07:002012-10-14T11:50:38.519-07:00SECOND ANNUAL OCCIDENTAL SPAGHETTI COOKOFFThe Second Annual Occidental Spaghetti Sauce and Dessert Cookoff will be held on October 20 at 6 PM at the St. Philip Parish Hall in Occidental. Come help decide who is the best spaghetti chef and the best dessert chef of Occidental. Tickets are $10 for pasta, 3 sauces of your choice, salad, garlic bread, and 2 desserts of your choice. Proceeds benefit the St.Philip/St. Teresa Parish. St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-41713840465444955862012-08-08T20:32:00.000-07:002012-08-08T20:32:13.567-07:00St. Teresa of Avila Pancake BreakfastThe St. Teresa's Ladies Guild will be holding their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, September 2, from 8:00 - 11:30 at the Bodega Fire Hall located at 17184 Bodega Highway in Bodega. Come join us for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, and juice. Proceeds help with the continual upkeep and maintenance of this historic 152 year old church.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-84583834045890341242012-05-06T22:35:00.000-07:002012-05-06T22:35:15.614-07:00Wedding CoordinatorSt Teresa of Avila and St Philip churches are proud to announce that there is a new wedding coordinator, JANIS WILSON. In addition to her new responsibility, Janis is also our music director. Janis looks forward to help make the wedding ceremony a special occasion.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-91498887145022629662012-03-30T16:03:00.000-07:002012-03-30T16:03:10.368-07:00"Las Vegas Escape" on April 14thCome join us for a evening of fun.............."Las Vegas Escape." There will card games, raffles, and a door prize........$10 admission at the door or purchase tickets after each weekend mass.<br />
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<em>Be there or be square</em> at the St. Philip's Hall in Occidental on Saturday at 7pm !!!St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-33822389587562367072012-03-06T19:47:00.000-08:002012-03-06T19:47:41.985-08:00Bell and Sign Installation Complete !!!As you drive along the Bodega Highway and slow down to 25 mph in the town of Bodega, a refurbished bell and sign now appear at the base of St Teresa of Avila church. New to the sign is a plaque which shows the phone number and website for Wedding Info.<br />
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Stop by and check it out..............it's beautiful !!!St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-92113957031595205322012-02-24T21:33:00.000-08:002012-02-24T21:33:02.937-08:00St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage DinnerThe annual St. Patrick's Dinner will be held on March 17th at St. Philip Parish Hall. Get your tickets soon as this popular event sells out each year. There will be a raffle and live entertainment.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-82555852776052668162012-02-14T21:31:00.000-08:002012-02-14T21:31:53.406-08:00St. Teresa of Avila Polenta DinnerLast Saturday was a success! There were 223 adults and 7 children who attended our annual feast........thanks to all who attended. The event was conducted by the St Teresa Ladies Guild and their spouses.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-23840290327700691102012-01-26T19:31:00.000-08:002012-01-26T19:31:06.188-08:00Polenta Dinner Sponsored by the St. Teresa Restoration Fund<o:p> We are inviting everyone to come and join us at the annual Polenta Dinner for the benefit of the St. Teresa Restoration fund to be held on <strong>February 11 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM</strong> at McCaughey Hall located at 17184 Bodega Highway, Bodega CA. The hall is located 2 doors from the church. The menu includes polenta with a delicious beef stew, salad, dinner rolls, dessert, and coffee. Wine and soft drinks are available for purchase. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Proceeds from the dinner will be used in our ongoing restoration efforts to preserve our beautiful, historical church. <o:p></o:p></o:p>St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-36725571293174094572012-01-24T22:18:00.000-08:002012-01-24T22:18:25.692-08:00126 Year Old Bell RefurbishedOn Jan 17th the bell in front of St. Teresa of Avila was removed. Having been built in 1886, the time has come to powder coat the bell to help perserve it. The 850 pound bell also will be supported by a new wooden structure. Keep an eye out for the "best looking, 126 year old bell" in Sonoma County.St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-43373096844267782082011-12-30T15:22:00.000-08:002011-12-30T15:22:40.283-08:00Participation in Wedding Fair<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">St. Teresa of Avila will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Wedding Fair on</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Jan 8th at the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park. On display will be a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">virtual tour of St. Teresa along with several handouts. Be sure to visit</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">our booth, no. 15, and say hello to Kathy, Edna, Val or Teresa.</span>St. Teresa of Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13343306876306746546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232253181294648278.post-7288642402734908312011-12-30T15:19:00.000-08:002011-12-30T15:21:08.624-08:00Ansel Adams Prints<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">Did you know that Ansel Adams prints of “The Church and Road” are</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;">available for purchase? All monies go toward the restoration fund of St.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br />
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