Today there will be a collection for the Fall Ingathering of the United Thank Offering. This very important outreach opportunity comes around every Spring and Fall, and thanks to our generous congregation, we are able to send nearly $1000 each time for projects throughout the world. This wonderful ministry began in 1889 with Julia Emery, one of our Episcopal saints, and has grown over the years to over $3 million annually. Please be generous and mindful of all our blessings.
 
Come to the Guild of the Incarnation's Annual Mini Bazaar! Sunday, Nov. 22nd 8:30 'til 1:30 pm.Watch for these items and more: baked goods, gifts, specialty items. Raffle Items: A beautiful tree skirt and matching stocking or A week at the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort (overlooking Lego-Land and the Pacific Ocean). Reservation for the resort is March 28 - April 4, 2010.Proceeds go toward the Guild's Outreach Programs.
 
Now that we have honored the Day of the Dead with our altar in Farlander Hall, it's now time to take our treasures home. Please see the altar next door and pick up your items.  
 
Financial Information: A Summary Financial Report is posted on the Bulletin Board in Farlander Hall. For more information or if you have any questions about the report, please contact our Treasurer, John Nykamp (579-2604 or jmn@incarnation-sr.org).
 
Please note that the Church Office will be closed this Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veteran's Day.
 
Mini Organ Recitals at Church of the Incarnation: A series of short, ½ hour organ recitals beginning at 6:00 p.m. has begun this fall, on the second Friday of each month. Designed to feature the Incarnation Casavant Pipe Organ and local musicians, the recitals offer an opportunity to start your Friday evening with some enjoyable organ music, perhaps followed by a dinner in a downtown Santa Rosa or Railroad Square restaurant. The featured organist for September was Harold Julander, and in October we heard from Leslie Dukes. The recital on November 13th will feature Janis Wilson,organist at both St. Philips in Bodega and St. Theresa in Occidental, with Tom Hyde playing the trumpet. December's featured organist will be Beth Zucchino, and the recitals will continue in Spring 2010. A free-will donation is intended to cover expenses. We hope to see you there! See Harold Julander for more info.
 
The Evening Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, November 17th at 7 pm at the home of B. J. Yeager. Donna Wiuff will be emailing directions. All women are welcome to join us. We are a supportive group providing a place to share our lives and our spiritual journeys with each other, building friendships as we go. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lynne Smith at mlsmith@sonic.net or Donna Wiuff at 837-8768.
 
All-Parish Advent Party! Light your inner candle: come join us Sunday, November 29th from 5-7 pm. We'll share the light of hope and renewal together, amidst fun and fellowship. Make an Advent wreath (roll your own beeswax candles!), make Christingles, and enjoy yummy goodies. Fun for all ages - come see for yourself! We do ask that you RSVP to Daphne (579-2604 ext. 104 or youthmin@incarnation-sr.org) by Sunday, November 22nd if you're coming, so we know how many Advent wreath kits to buy. Please find Advent wreath kit sign up flyers in Farlander Hall, on the square table. Come join the fun, for a beautiful kickoff for the season of Advent!
 
Do you know the real differences between the H1N1 (Swine) Flu and a common cold? Check out your score on the Outreach Bulletin Board in Farlander Hall.
 
Outreach to Burbank School ~ Volunteering for even one hour a week helps teachers  and students. The teachers need help grading papers or other tasks in the classroom that can be done. Call Patty Hickey for more information or to sign up (568-6856). Another way to help is to donate pencils and erasers, as supply money is more limited than ever. There will be a bag in Farlander Hall to put your pencils and erasers in. The children will be very grateful. Thank you!
 
A note about Pastoral Care... My gosh, is it really the end of 2009??  Each year seems to pass more quickly than the last! The good news is that your Pastoral Care team is alive and well and rejoicing in the return of Fr. Matt after his sabbatical. And, thanks to the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, we finally have our AED in place in Farlander Hall.  Thanks be to God for our many blessings. Our next goal is to have a Parish Nurse/Coordinator in place.  Pamela Moore, Patrick Lancaster and I continue to meet to work on this project and will keep you appraised of our progress--please, keep us in your prayers as we work on this important project. If you have any Pastoral Care concerns, please, notify the monthly Pastoral Care Coordinator (listed in the bulletin every week) or call the church office and let Claire know of your need or concern.
 -Janet Chaffin Saucer
 
Community involvement opportunity! Heavenly Treasures is without a doubt the best thrift store in Santa Rosa! (O.K., maybe we're just a little biased.)  We make fabulous things available to the public at low prices, and we also keep Living Room clients and their families clothed. Heavenly Treasures also raises the funds which the Outreach Committee donates to social service and justice organizations. Thanks to our loyal customers and donors, our sales and donations to The Living Room have grown significantly every year. We love the increased business and donations to TLR, but hand-in-hand with those increases is a need for additional volunteers. Heavenly Treasures is currently in need of people who can work just once a month, from 10-2 on weekdays. We'd love to talk with you about the great volunteer opportunities at Heavenly Treasures. Just call Signe Sugiyama at 569-7448 or email heavenlytreasures576@gmail.com for more information.