Heavenly Treasures Open House today! It's the day you've been waiting for - Heavenly
Treasures Thrift and Gift is open today from 9-1! We know how
important it is to save money these days, and you'll save a ton when you shop
with us. Our racks and shelves are bursting with incredible
deals--designer clothes, shoes, handbags, new jewelry, books--you name it, we
probably have it! And, with any luck, we'll have our new shipment of
high quality, reasonably priced French soaps, along with some Easter gifts. Our
prices are the lowest in the area, so you can shop without breaking the bank or
having guilt pangs. And best of all, the money you spend at Heavenly
Treasures goes right back into our community. 90% of our profits are
donated to social service and justice organizations. Walk over after services
and see what we have; we're just two doors north on Mendocino Avenue. You never
know what treasures are in store!
Join
the Conversation! The leaders of this parish are about to decide whether or not
to join the North Bay Sponsoring Committee - the organization that we discussed
with Anna Eng at our Annual Meeting in January. Whether you think this is
a good idea for the parish OR a bad idea, we need your input. Today, at
4:00 pm, is an important meeting - to learn more about this project, and to
hear from you. Leaders from the Unitarian-Universalist congregation, and
from Resurrection Catholic Parish, will be with us to talk about their
experience as members of this organization; and members of Vestry will be there
to hear from you. Please come: again, 4 pm today (Feb. 28), beginning in the
church, and then moving to Farlander to share a delicious meal together.
Fr. Matt is bringing a big pot of hearty soup and bread; beverages will also be
on hand. Bring a desert or a salad if you'd like!
The Guild of the Incarnation has its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 2. This
month we will begin with communion at 10:30 am in the church and then go to
Farlander Hall at 11:00 am for the business meeting. A potluck luncheon follows
at noon. All are welcome to attend. If attending the luncheon, please bring a
dish to share. A program on Identity Theft will follow the luncheon.
Our Lenten Series "Lent: A Season of Reconciliation, Forgiveness and
Hope" is on Wednesday starting at 6 pm with a delicious Lenten meal in
Farlander Hall. This is followed by our Lenten Series in the church at 6:45 pm.
The series will continue on Wednesdays through March 24. We will be exploring
different aspects of hope, mercy, and understanding. Along with Fr. Matt, we
will have different speakers presenting during this series. This will be a
wonderful experience and we look forward to having you be a part of this event!
Please take a moment and sign-up if you're interested in attending, the sign-up
sheets are on the Small Group table in Farlander Hall. For more information,
email Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org call him at
707-703-4162.
Join us for a Stephen Ministry Half-Day Workshop! Session 1: Ministering to Those
Experiencing Grief. Session 2: An Introduction to Stephen Ministry. Session 3:
How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way. When: Saturday, March 6, 2010 9 am - 1 pm (check in and on-site registration
begins at 8 am). Where: Carmichael Presbyterian Church, 5645 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael, CA
95608. Cost: $15 per person, or $50 per
congregation (four or more). To Register: Please visit www.stephensministry.org/workshop or call Stephen Ministries at 314-428-2600.
A note for all about Small Group Sunday from Mitch Garcia: It was a good
Sunday for sign-ups. We had 14 people interested in current groups. I will be
contacting the leaders of those groups and they will follow-up with them. We
also had 25 people sign-up for the Lenten Supper/Series, and two sign-up for
the next Inquirers/Seekers class!
More sad news: We've
been informed that one of the people who died in last week's plane crash in
East Palo Alto was Andrew Ingram, a former acolyte, crucifer, and active member
at Incarnation. Andrew's parents, Paul and Barbara, were also very active,
serving on Vestry and the like. The family moved to Washington some years ago.
Cards of sympathy may be sent to them at: 2448 Pheasant Way, Ferndale, WA
98248.
Wanted: Bookstore Assistants from the 11:15 Service! The Bookstore
is still looking for additional help. We have had a wonderful response from
parishioners who attend the 9:15 service and who have volunteered to work one
Sunday a month following that service. However, we still need help for about a half-hour
following the 11:15 service. If you are interested in this really fun
job, please see Maggie in the Bookstore or call her at 707-495-2494.
Incarnation Website News: There is a new Question and Answer section about Small
Groups on our website. Go to our site (www.incarnation-sr.org) and click on
Small Groups. Then on the left-hand side scroll down and you will see where you
can ask a question or view the Q&A by clicking on the link. Check it out!
Small Group News: The Tuesday Evening Bible Group (meets every other
Tuesday from 6:30-8 pm in a local home) is an open group and you are welcome to
attend. We currently are discussing and exploring the Lectionary readings
before each Sunday. We have a time of worship, we open the scriptures and share
our stories, we pray, and we have a time of fellowship over some snacks. We
hope you will join us. For more information when our next gathering is, call
Mitch at 707-703-4162 or email smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
New Small Group forming: Philosophy and Religion! Come check out the philosophy reading
and discussion group. Philosophy is traditionally defined as the love of
wisdom, but the most famous philosopher of antiquity (Socrates) claimed to know
nothing at all. In the same spirit, Proverbs 3:5 warns that human
understanding may not be so firm as we believe it to be. Philosophy
studies matters that are elusive, yet there is something satisfying about
the activity of exploring itself. Join a group where you can explore the
limits of your understanding and look deeper into questions about knowledge,
truth, justice, being and ethics. We will read texts as a group and come
together to ask questions and discuss them in a spirit of openness and
inquiry. Ultimately the direction of the readings will be determined by
the interest of the group that develops. Ken Blair will be
facilitating this new group. Ken taught Critical Thinking at San Francisco
State and at SRJC. He's currently an adjunct faculty member at SRJC. There is a sign-up sheet on the Small Group table in Farlander Hall or you
can contact Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
The Prayer of the Heart Group March meeting is Tuesday, March 9, 7 - 8:30 pm, in the
Clergy Conference Room. All are welcome who want to practice the Prayer of
the Heart (the Jesus Prayer) in a group. If you have any questions, or for
more information, please contact Lisa Jang, 707-527-9549.
Come to a training for all Eucharistic Visitors,
Friendly Visitors, Flower Ministers and Pastoral Care Coordinators! Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Farlander Hall. 8:30
am (Sharp!) to 4:30 pm. Continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, and snacks will be served!Pastoral care begins with the first contact, and the Pastoral Care
Team will be able to lend greater emotional support, if all team
members are on the same page with a consistent approach to those we serve.This training day will be a day of fellowship and reflection on how
best to accompany and give emotional support to those we serve. We will discuss
listening skills, standards of confidentiality and the work done by each
ministry group. Fr. Ed will be conducting the Diocesan Training on Sexual Misconduct
Prevention component. Please RSVP to
La Velle Seely-Ricketts at 707-528-2700 or Diane Bruce at 707-838-8676 to
confirm that you'll be there. All are invited
who would like to explore the possibility of serving on the Pastoral Care team.
(Please note that those presently serving and
wish to continue serving should plan to attend.)
Come to four free ballroom
classes, then a dance to raise money for Haiti. See the flier in Farlander
Hall. Instructor Jett Sharen has been a television and movie dancer for many
years, from New York and Hollywood. Let's have fun - learn
waltz/foxtrot/rumba and swing and then have a dance. If interested please sign
up. Sessions will start in mid-April.
Just a reminder that Incarnation is a Scent-Free zone!! Many
people are allergic to fragrances and it is really best for all if perfumes and
men's colognes/after shave lotion are not worn on our campus. Thank you for your consideration!
From the Pastoral Care Ministry: Do you know a
shut-in or of someone who may be recovering from an illness or surgery and
would be cheered by a note or a card from Incarnation? Please call Diane Bruce
at 707-838-8676 and she will send a card.
Can you recognize the signs of a stroke? The key letters are S,T,R. Go to
the Outreach bulletin board in Farlander Hall to find what they mean. It
is something you should know for yourself and those around you.
