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Reverend Dr. William L Stomski
Celebrant of the Holy Eucharist
Supply Clergy, St. Barnabas
On Sunday, June 14th, the Congregation was delighted to celebrate the Feast of St. Barnabas, our Patron Saint, with Father William. "The Great Encourager,” St. Barnabas was a first century disciple of Jesus who, after Paul’s conversion, was the first to introduce Paul to the apostles and convince them of Paul’s conversion to Christ (Acts 9:26-30).
Our St. Barnabas Day celebration happily coincided with the 48th Anniversary of Father William's Ordination as a Priest. The ECW served up a delicious meal after a lovely service, complete with a cake in Father William's honor.
To mark the event, Father William graciously gifted St. Barnabas fourteen stunning, original Stations of the Cross panels that he painted.
Ordained in 1978, Father William received his Doctorate of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary and has served multiple parishes across the country, including Trinity Episcopal Church in Reno, NV and most recently, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chico, CA. He presently serves as Supply Clergy for Christ the King in Quincy, CA and St. Barnabas.
In his semi-retirement, Father William is finally able to pursue his passion for creating art -- " It is a true source of personal pleasure to continue to hold a brush and express what I experience" You can see his paintings and prints at williamsgalleryart.com.
Longtime and much loved St. Barnabas members, Sharon and Dick Mohr, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Renewal of Marriage Vows Celebration on April 19th, 2026. Father William Stomski officiated.
Attended by their extended family and the St. Barnabas congregation, the moving ceremony was followed by a delicious fellowship meal!
St. Barnabas in Mt. Shasta's 4th of July 2025 parade!
St. Barnabas's All Souls Day/Dia de los Muertos' beautiful
Ofrenda, remembering loved ones we have lost, which will remain up through Thanksgiving. Congregants and members of the community are cordially invited to add their own photos and momentos.
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Big fun!
Blessing of the Animals
St Barnabas Episcopal Church celebrated St. Francis of Assisi Day with its annual Blessing of the Animals. It was a beautiful day on the Church's front lawn for the traditional service, blessing congregants and guests' well-mannered, furry friends.
St Barnabas also reached out to the larger Mt. Shasta community to participate in the Blessing. The Siskiyou Humane Society, our local animal shelter, brought an adorable adoptable dog, Flurry (see pic below), who thoroughly enjoyed socializing with people and pets alike. Generous pet parents donated over $150.00 to the no-kill shelter!
Also participating was Mt. Shasta Animal Hospital, our local veterinary clinic. Generous donations were also gifted to its Angel Care Fund, providing emergency care for animals in need.
Everyone at the St. Barnabas Blessing --pets especially!-- enjoyed a memorable and fun service celebrating St. Francis Day and God's love for all his creatures.
An angel of a adoptable dog! Available at the Siskiyou Humane Society.
An angel of a adoptable dog! Available at the Siskiyou Humane Society.