Cantaimo Fall Concert Tonight! If you love choral music this one's for you ... the 17-member choral ensemble, Cantiamo, directed by Carol Menke, will present an a cappella concert tonight at 7:00 p.m. right here at the Church of the Incarnation. Singing works spanning from the Renaissance to the present day including William Byrd, Charles V. Stanford, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Eric Whitacre, and more! You'll hear folk songs, madrigals, sacred motets, and spirituals ... something for everyone! Tickets can be purchased at the door or this morning during the coffee hours from Carol Menke.
Next Sunday, October 17th is Pledge Sunday. Pledge cards will be distributed at each service, and you will be asked to complete your pledge at that time so the completed cards can then be collected by the ushers. For those of you who do not wish to complete your pledge during the service or will not be able to attend on the 17th, you can submit you pledge anytime between now and the October 31st. Pledge cards are available in Farlander Hall beginning today. Just drop your completed pledge card in the collection basket (place it in a sealed envelope for privacy and mark the envelope with the word "pledge"), or you can drop it off at the church office, or mail it to the church to the attention of John Nykamp. Remember, if you currently are having your pledge automatically charged to your credit card or bank account, we will not continue to do so next year unless you send us confirmation that wish us to continue to do so along with the amount. Finally, if none of this works for you, just send an email to jmn@incarnation-sr.org. Remember to include your name, the amount of your pledge and whether you will be paying annually, monthly or weekly. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Let's all work together to have a great pledge campaign!
Newsletter Deadline fast approaching! This coming Friday, October 15, is the newsletter deadline for the issue covering November/December/January. If you have something to submit for the newsletter, please get it to Cindy May (news@incarnation-sr.org) by 5 pm this Friday, October 15. Thank you!! (Note: There will be a limited number of printed Newsletters from now on, and it will be sent only to those who indicated that they must have it by US mail. All others will receive it by email).
The Evening Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, October 19 at 7 pm, at the home of Marti Kennedy. 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 Donna Wiuff at (707) 837-8768.
Join us for a special event on Sunday, October 24, at 12:30 p.m. Have you thought about where you might live when you can no longer live independently? Do you know where to find resources to help you in decision-making? Join us for a light lunch and Sonoma County Council on Aging Panel on "Housing Options for Seniors in Sonoma County," Sunday, October 24th, following the 11:15 a.m. service. Please sign up this Sunday so we know how many to plan for lunch (sign-up sheet located on the Pastoral Care bulletin board in Farlander Hall.) For further information, please contact Barbara Avery (707-577-8718).
Tickets are on sale now for the annual 6th Street Playhouse performance to benefit The Living Room! This year: The 1940's Radio Hour, by Walton Jones. Take a musical sentimental journey to a bygone era as you experience this "live" radio broadcast from the Hotel Astor's Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942. Full of 1940's big-band music, swing dancing, patriotism, and old-fashioned sound effects, this is a holiday treat for the whole family. Tuesday, November 9, 2010. 7:30 pm - Social with complimentary food and wine. 8 pm - Play. 6th Street Playhouse: 52 West Sixth Street, Santa Rosa. Tickets are $35 and will be held at the door. Mail checks to The Living Room Center, 636 Cherry Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 or call 707-579-0142.
"Save the Date" and Come to the Cabaret! The St. Cecilia Choir is already preparing for the annual Cabaret fundraiser that helps to defray the cost of the Good Friday orchestra. The Cabaret will be earlier this year - Sunday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. and there will be music from theater, jazz, and a few surprise guests! It promises to be a wonderful night .... Tickets are available NOW! See Carol Menke, or any St. Cecilia choir member to inquire, or call Carol at 707-542-0452.
Jelly Jars are in! Anyone making jams and jellies for the Christmas Bazaar, November 21, is encouraged to use our jars to cut down on your expense. Please call Lynn Cassil, 707-528-9255 or Diane Cox, 707-545-0783 with how many you need and arrange for pick up of the jars. Come on folks! The fall fruits are just waiting!
Brown Bagging It - Do you have some extra brown paper grocery bags? Heavenly Treasures uses them to bag up customers' purchases, and of course for the $5 bag sales! We're running low on paper grocery bags and would really appreciate any you can send our way. There will be marked containers in Farlander Hall in which you can deposit your bags. Thank you!
Volunteer Drivers Needed! We try to offer the service of driving people to doctor's appointments, church, other special church events, etc. But to do that, we need some more drivers! If you have some extra time on your hands and might be willing to help out, or if you are coming here anyway and would be willing to give someone a ride occasionally, call La Velle Seely (707-528-2700).
ALL ATWITTER ABOUT FACEBOOK! Heavenly Treasures has moved into the 21st century -- we have a Facebook page! If you're on Facebook too, help us promote the store and our mission by adding "Heavenly Treasures Thrift and Gift." We'll even send you a coupon good for 25% off your next purchase, with our thanks.
The Seasonal Flu Vaccine is available now! While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine protects against the three viruses that research suggests will be most common; the 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against an influenza A H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the 2009 H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the flu. Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness, but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead.
