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Church of the Incarnation
Sunday Announcements
April 18, 2010
Heavenly Treasures Open House - TODAY after all services! Come on over this morning for the best bargains in town. You'll find loads of clothes, ranging from designer to down-home. We have shoes, accessories, books, housewares, linens...just about anything you need at prices you can't pass up. The money you spend will do good, as our profits are donated to social service and justice organizations, such as The Living Room. Walk over after services to shop, and you'll do both your pocketbook and the community some good. We're just two doors north on Mendocino Avenue. We'll be open until 1 PM, and look forward to seeing you!
 
Barbara Karnes, hospice nurse and nationally renowned author of "Gone from my sight" will be speaking Tuesday, April 20 from 9 AM to 11 AM at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. All are welcome for a unique conversation on grief and loss.
 
The Evening Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, April 20 at 7 pm at the home of Martha Peterson, who will present a program on music: music appreciation and where music comes from, including a section on international music. 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. Please RSVP to Martha Peterson at 838-4208. Martha's address: 6418 Old Redwood Highway (Shamrock Mobile Homes), #20 Shamrock Circle. Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible - save gas and parking space! If you have any questions about the group in general, please contact Donna Wiuff at 837-8768.
 
Numina presents: Taize Caritas Worship on Friday, April 23. At 7:30 PM we gather in Farlander Hall to hear a presentation given by Kayleen Asbo - this month we focus on the story of the Holy Grail, an epic adventure in art, literature and music that winds from Jerusalem through England, France and Spain. Then, we move to the Church for a candlelit service of Taize chant, accompanied by piano and cello. Please come and join us.
 
Odd Job Saturday has returned! Next Saturday, April 24 will be the first big grounds trimming and cleanup of the year!  There are sign-up sheets for individual jobs, or areas around the Church and Church buildings located in Farlander Hall today. You may also sign-up, and come in and work on the job or area you signed up for on your own time, apart from Odd job Saturday, during the week, or on Saturday (just check with Eric or Claire to make sure there are no other activity conflicts). We need lots of Volunteers. Bring your own yard tools if you have them! Thank You!!!
 
Ballroom Dance classes have begun! Dance instructor Jett Sharen is offering 6 dance classes here at the Church, in Farlander Hall. We'll be suggesting a modest donation for each class, and the proceeds will be donated to The Living Room. Even if you can't make a donation each time, come join us for fellowship and lots of fun as we dance together! The class will be 10:30 am-12 pm, for 5 remaining Saturdays: April 24, and May 1, 8, 22, and 29.
 
Come, get your Good Friday Concert CD! Missed our fantastic Good Friday Concert for some reason? Or did you come, and want to experience it again in all its glory? Well you can hear it for yourself in the comfort of your very own home, car, etc. See Carol Menke or Claire Frydenlund purchase your CD now! Email cmenke@sonic.net for more info, or call Claire at 707-579-2604 ext. 104.
 
SAVE THE DATE!!! April 30, Friday evening, we'll have our Annual Greeters and Ushers Appreciation Potluck Dinner. 6:00 for hors d'oeuvres and 6:30 for dinner. Sign up now in Farlander Hall. Questions? Call Ron or Carolyn Rausch at 568-7798.
 
The Tuesday Book Group will soon begin a new collection of short stories.  Listening for God contains stories by Flannery O'Conner, Annie Dillard, Garrison Keillor, and five other authors. We continue to meet from 9:30 till 10:30 on Tuesday morning in the Library, which is at the far end of Farlander from the church. We read the stories aloud and then discuss them.  Please join us. 
 
Pastoral Care: We have a great need for volunteer drivers. There are currently several people who would like to attend our 11:15 AM service but have no way of getting here. Please let La Velle Seely-Ricketts know if you can help with this important ministry.
 
Lost and Found! We have items that have been found as long as two years ago! Jewelry, glasses (sun- and regular), umbrella, tuning fork, keys, watch, purse, bibles, one glove, jackets, sweater, book, shopping bag, DiskGo & Sony items, tote bag, table center cloth and full table cloth, and picture holder. Identify and it is yours. If not claimed, all items will go to the rummage sale in July. Contact the Church Office for more info (579-2604 ext. 104).

Small Groups at Incarnation
 

Morning Prayers

Morning Prayers are offered every day (except Wednesday) at 8 AM in the Marian Chapel. This community meets for a half-hour of prayer using the Book of Common Prayer as their guide. After prayers they meet in the library for a time of fellowship and a light breakfast. All are welcome to share in this time of care and love towards one another and the body of Christ.

 

Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer meets every Monday from 5:15-6:15 PM in the Clergy Conference Room. Centering Prayer is a technique of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us. This practice of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. All are welcome!

 

Bible Study Group

We offer an open Bible Study Group in a local home. We meet every other Tuesday (6:30-8 PM). Currently we are exploring the Lectionary through study, reflection, discussion and conversation. All are welcome. If you would like to attend our next gathering (April 13), please email Mitch at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or call me at 707-703-4162.

Come to the Inquirers & Seekers Class!

 

April 25 - 10:30am-12:00pm

May 2 - 10:30am-12:00pm

May 16 - 10:30am-12:00pm

May 23 - 12:30-2:00pm

(refreshments will be served)

 

~ A class for those new to our church, for seekers, for the curious, for those who think you might want to join the church, and even for those who definitely plan to join the church.

 

~ A place to safely explore your faith journey, as well as to connect with others who are new to Incarnation. You'll have a chance to meet some of our clergy and current leaders, hear about their faith journeys, and learn about the ministries and life of our congregation.

 

~ There will be opportunities to ask questions about the Episcopal Church-its ways of worship and traditions-and about our parish-its calling to serve in downtown Santa Rosa and beyond.

 

Please register for the class by signing up in Farlander Hall, calling the church office at 707-579-2604, or sending an email to smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org. Please let us know if you'll need childcare.

 

(Note: For those wishing to be confirmed, this course serves as partial preparation for confirmation. Those wishing to be confirmed should contact the office for more information.)



 
Words to Ponder:

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

--Louisa May Alcott
Claire Frydenlund
Office Coordinator

Church of the Incarnation
550 Mendocino Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone (707) 579-2604 ext. 104
Fax (707) 579-0228
claire@incarnation-sr.org

www.incarnation-sr.org