The Prayer of the Heart Group May meeting is Tuesday, May 11, 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 any questions, or for more information,
please contact Lisa Jang, 707-527-9549.
Come to the Inquirers & Seekers Class! There
are two sessions remaining:
May 16 - 10:30 am-12:00 pm, and May 23 - 12:30-2:00 pm (refreshments
will be served).This is a class for those new to our church, and
a place to safely explore your faith journey as well as to connect with others
who are new to Incarnation. For more info, call the Church Office at
707-579-2604 or send an email to smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
Many hands make light work! One of our parishioners, Sharon Cronan,
needs help moving on May 15. She also needs help packing, so if you can help
with either one or both, please let her know (707-523-2423). There's also a
sign-up sheet in Farlander Hall. Thanks for your help!!
The Spring United Thank Offering will be next Sunday, May 16. Please give
generously as you have all done in the past. This money funds many projects
throughout the world. There will be information in Farlander Hall about this
wonderful outreach program. If you have questions, please call Barbara Avery,
UTO Chair, 707-577-8718.
Buxtehude, Böhm, Bruhns and Bach: Sunday, May 16, 3 pm at Church of the Incarnation,
Santa Rosa. Organist Charles Rus plays a fascinating recital on our very own
Casavant organ, featuring Bach's Toccata and Fugue in F Major, his
transcription of the Vivaldi Concerto in D Minor, and works by three prominent
composers of the previous generation who influenced the young Bach: Dieterich
Buxtehude, Nicolaus Bruhns and Georg Böhm. Sponsored by the Sonoma County Bach
Society. Tickets will be available at the door for $12.00 ($8.00
Seniors/Students) or can be purchased in advance on the website (www.sonomabach.org)
or by calling 707-664-2353.
The Evening Women's Group will
meet on Tuesday, May 18 at 7 pm at the home of Betsy Evans (address: 4 Dino
Court, Cotati, CA, 707-664-1385). For additional information, contact Marti
Kennedy (707-528-2941). 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.
Smile! Incarnation
is putting together a pictorial church directory with the help of Olan Mills
Photographers! It has been four years since we last did a directory, so it
needs updating! Olan Mills puts together the directory for us for FREE, and
every family that sits for a free photography session will also get a free 8x10
photo. This is a wonderful deal for all of us! There are also special summer
deals for those wishing to purchase additional photos. We want our new
directory to be complete, which means we need everyone to sit for their
portrait. Olan Mills photographers will be here May 27 and 28, and June 2
through June 5. See Stephanie Blair or Amy Nykamp for details, and be sure to
sign up!
Learn how to "dance the night away!" Only two more Saturdays remain to enjoy the Ballroom
Dance Classes. Donations go to The Living Room. From 10:30 am-12 pm, May 22
& 29. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity!
Two training sessions will be offered on Saturday May 22 concerning
safeguarding our children and others against sexual abuse, harassment or
exploitation. The people for whom these seminars are required have been
notified, but others are welcome. The morning session, from 9 a.m. to 12
noon concerns identifying and preventing sexual abuse of children. This
training is required for all church staff and volunteers who serve our children
or are in frequent contact with them. The "identifying" part is
valuable for all, especially parents. The afternoon session is about
sexual harassment and sexual exploitation among Church staff and volunteers as
they interact with each other and with parishioners and others who come to
Incarnation. This training is required for all who have a "pastoral
relationship" with church members, such as hospital visitors, counselors,
clergy, and all church leaders, such as the administrative staff and the
vestry. This part of the training will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. that same day,
Saturday, May 22. If you have not been notified, but think you are one of
the people who should be getting this training, please plan to be present.
Certificates of completion will be recorded and kept in the church files for
insurance purposes and to fulfill national and Diocesan requirements. Questions
can be directed to Fr. Matt Lawrence, Daphne Vernon or Fr. Ed Howell.
Safe Summer Fair: May 30 following the 10 am service. Do you have a passion for
summer activities like boating, biking, gardening, swimming, camping, walking
or hiking? Volunteer with us to share information about safety and health
during these summer activities. Interested? Questions? Contact Gail Cafferata
at pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org
or Daphne Vernon at youthmin@incarnation-sr.org. Thanks!
Incarnation Goes Camping! Join us
the weekend of June 25-27 to go camping at Hendy Woods. You can choose to play
in God's playground by swimming in the swimming hole or hiking, or you can
relax in the midst of his Creation, or do it all! Space is limited so sign up
soon by calling Stephanie Blair at 707-837-2972, or by emailing her at StephChristel@gmail.com.
Cost will depend on the final number of people who sign up, but is anticipated
to be about $20 per person.
Missed a sermon? Want to
share it with someone? High-quality recordings of our sermons can be found
at our website! Just go to http://www.incarnation-sr.org, click on "From
The Rector" and then click on "Podcast Sermons." It's easy!
Flower Chart 2010 ~ The Altar Guild wants to thank all of you who signed
up to give flowers this year. You are an important part of making our old
church even more beautiful each and every Sunday. There are spaces still left
on this year's Flower Chart. The Altar Guild arranges the flowers you see
throughout the church, it's part of our responsibilities and we love doing
them. But we can't do it without your help.
The average cost for flowers is about $50.00. Yes, that's a lot of money, but more than one
person/family can sign up to give flowers. (If you can't afford the full
amount, we will gladly accept what you can give.) The church office calls the
donors so a proper notice can be placed in the bulletin each week. Your flowers
do not have to be given for someone who has died. They can be given in
celebration of... or thanksgiving for... or just to the Glory of God. Remember we
have lots to look forward to this year: Earth Day, Mother's Day, Graduations,
Memorial Day, Father's Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Children going
back to school, Labor Day, The choirs are singing again, Grandparent's Day,
Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, The tomatoes and zucchini are finally done, The annual
pledge drive is done, or just because.....
The Flower Chart is located in the back of the church, near the doors.
Please help us to continue making our church beautiful each Sunday and sign up
soon.
Thank
you,
The
Altar Guild
Volunteers needed! Have you ever thought about
volunteering in the Church Office? Please contact Claire at 707-579-2604 ext.
104 or email Claire@incarnation-sr.org for more info. If you want to help but can't commit to a weekly time
slot, you could put yourself on the list to fill in if needed. Thank you,
volunteers! You make our lives MUCH easier, and getting to know you is great
fun!
Come
to the Summer Chamber Concert Series
here at the Church (in Farlander Hall), on the 3rd Sundays of June,
July, and August. Each concert begins at 4 pm and is followed by a reception
and a chance to meet with the artists. Panels showcasing a local artist's work
will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by aural and visual beauty! Fellow Incarnation-ites Carol Menke, Laura
McLellan, and Leslie Dukes will be among the featured musicians! Sponsored by
Numina Center for Spirituality and the Arts.
July 18, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Kathleen Reynolds, flute
Laura McLellan, cello
Leslie Dukes, piano
Music by
Händel, Von Weber, Poulenc, Schubert, Corigliano
August 15, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Roy Zajac, clarinet
Jennifer Sills, viola
Laura McLellan, cello
Marilyn Thompson, piano
Music by
Vaughan Williams, Glière and more
June 20, 2010
Carol Menke, soprano
Kathleen Reynolds, flute
Roy Zajac, clarinet
Laura McLellan, cello
Norma Brown, piano
Corrick Brown, piano
Music by
Telemann, Schubert, Kummer, Ravel, Beethoven, Schocker
