October 12, 2025

In Memoriam: Patrick Grannan

Author:

Fr. David Madsen, Rector – St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Borrego Springs


Dear members and friends of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Borrego Springs, California, Mr. Patrick Grannan, passed away on Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning, October 8th or 9th. Patrick was a member of St. Barnabas, served on the Vestry, Finance Committee, and Director of Communications. He also served on the Rectors Search Committee, and was the lead communicator with me during the discernment process of my calling to serve as Rector of St. Barnabas.
The Grannan family will take care of burial plots in Columbus, Ohio, where the family has reserved plots. We are working with the family to plan a Celebration of Life service at St. Barnabas. As soon as we have more information and a date, we will make the announcement of the service. Please keep the family in your prayer.
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend the soul of your servant, Patrick Grannan, now departed from the body. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your fold, a lamb of your flock, a sinner of your redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
Father Dave Madsen
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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As Advent begins, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church invites the community to take part in a four-week Advent Discussion Group. These weekly conversations follow the themes of each Sunday’s Advent message and are designed as open, informal discussions rather than lectures. You can participate in person in the Parish Hall or online using the recurring Zoom link below. Meeting Information Tuesdays at 1:00 PM Join on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81257258254 Meeting ID: 812 5725 8254 Passcode: Uturn2go Weekly Advent Themes Week 1 – Discussion Topic: Even if everything falls apart, stay awake, God’s always there. Week 2 – Discussion Topic: Peace: Week 2 centers on Christ as the Prince of Peace, inviting us to trust God’s promise of reconciliation and calm in a restless world. Week 3 – Discussion Topic: What's with being baptized, and afterwards? Week 4 – Discussion Topic: Love: Week 4 celebrates God’s boundless love revealed in the gift of Jesus, calling us to embody that love in our relationships and communities.
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