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A note of thanks: Thank you to all my friends here at the church for your lovely cards, words of sympathy and many hugs for me and my daughters following the death of my son, Matthew. You are a wonderful support to all of us. A special thanks to Claire, Eric and to Harold Julander for his beautiful music. And, of course, thank you to the Ladies of the Guild of the Incarnation for their lovely reception after the service (even without me giving orders). A very special thank you to Father Matt for his love and support.
~Lynn Cassil
News Flash: This year's Mardi Gras party will be the best fundraiser ever!! Tuesday, March 8 from 6 pm-9 pm. Join us for our Mardi Gras pancake supper with all the fixings. Bring your beads and your party mojo! Fun for all ages. Dress up in your festive New Orleans attire. We are going to party like never before. Fun, food, and music. AND bring your throwing arm, because we'll be playing Dunk the Rector! Buy a ticket and try your luck. Sponsored by the Incarnation Youth Group. All proceeds will be donated to this year's Mission trip to Arizona, when we build a house on the San Carlos Apache reservation from June 11-18, 2011.
Pick up a Lenten Meditations booklet. Your Adult Spiritual Formation team is offering you a wonderful booklet for Lent filled with scriptures and reflections for our 40-day journey together. Complied by Episcopal Relief and Development agency, it is offered to you free of charge. You can pick up your copy in Farlander Hall on the Small Group table. Get one today so you can start your journey this coming Ash Wednesday. Find yourself on the road or at work? You can read or download the Lenten booklet from our website. Go to the Adult Christian Formation page and then click on Lenten Series. You can also download or read it in Spanish.
The Poetry Group is back! We will meet this coming Wednesday, March 9 (1:30-3 pm in the library). "Poetry is the language of devotion in prayer, chant and song. Reading poetry creates clarity, deepens and expands spiritual inquiry, and cultivates wisdom, compassion, self-confidence, patience and love" (Robert McDowell). This group explores a wide range of poets and their poetry. Through readings and discussions we discover the richness of this art and how it can be used as a spiritual practice in our lives. There is a sign-up sheet on the Small Group table if you're interested in joining.
We are sorry to report that Priscilla Hall-Moore, a long-time member of Incarnation and the daughter of former rector Percy Hall, died peacefully in her bed this morning. We will hold a Memorial Service for her on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 2 pm at the church; reception to follow in the parish hall. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Church of the Incarnation.
Prayer of the Heart group practice in March is Thursday, Mar. 10, 5 - 6:30pm, in the Clergy Conference Room. All are welcome who wish to practice the Prayer of the Heart (the Jesus Prayer) in a group. Any questions, or more information, please call Lisa Jang, (707) 527-9549.
Our next "Twilight" Pipe Organ Mini Recital will be this coming Friday evening, March 11, at 6 pm. John Burke, organist at Trinity Episcopal Church of Sonoma, will be playing a recital of "MANUALS ONLY" pieces. John was a long time organist in the East Bay, is over 90 years old, and still loves to play. Last year he was still giving recitals on the piano in the area and has found that he doesn't quite have the dexterity with his feet like he used to. So I suggested he treat us with a program of pieces for 'hands only.' There is a large body of literature of the organ for "MANUALS ONLY," so we will get the opportunity to experience it with John as our guide. Following the recital, as usual, all are invited to a 'no host' dinner at a local restaurant with our guest artist. A free will offering is taken at the event to offset costs and to support the purchase of our 32' pedal stop on the organ. Please contact Harold Julander, 707-694-1896 for any further details or questions.
The latest newsletter has been emailed and mailed by the postal service. If you receive the newsletter by email and would like to have a hard copy, pick one up in Farlander Hall.
Get yourself on the Do Not Call list for cell phones, which has gone into effect! As you know, you may be charged for every incoming call whether you want it or not. To be added to the Do Not Call list for cell phones, you must call the number 888-382-1222, from your cell phone (don't use your home phone).
The Evening Women's Group will meet on Tuesday, March 15, at 7 pm, at the home of Amy Nykamp. 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.
Lenten Series & Supper!
Lenten Series: March 16 at 6 pm kicks off our Lenten Series "The Gospel According to...YOU!" You can learn more about this exciting series by visiting our Lenten webpage. Go to the Incarnation website and then click on Christian Ed, then click on Adult Education and look for the Lenten Series and click there to go to the page.
Lenten Supper Sign-Up: There are sign-up sheets on the Small Group table in Farlander Hall for the Lenten Supper/Series. Please take a moment and add yourself to the list so we can get an accurate count of how many people we can expect (we want to make sure we have enough to eat)!
Do you like to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, or glue things together? We are looking for people who like to be creative and have fun. You are invited to an informational meeting on Saturday, March 19 at 10 am in Room 3. We will be serving coffee, tea, and nibbles along with fellowship and community. So come on by and see what's up, and discover how you can your gifts of creativity can be used to support our church! This is a project of the Guild of the Incarnation.
The Outreach Commission Needs You! The Outreach Commission is looking for new people to join our group. The commission considers and recommends to the vestry ways in which our resources can be best employed, with the objective to make a positive Christian impact on the world around us. The group currently meets about once every other month, so the commitment is low but the need is high! Please contact Stephanie Blair if you are interested: 837-2972. Thank you!!
What's going on in Small Groups? There currently are some new small groups that are starting to get off the ground. A few weeks ago you read about the Theatre-Goers Group (more on that in next week's bulletin). We also will be starting up an Animal Ministry small group, look for more information in a few weeks. I'm working with a few people and we're discussing the possibility of starting a Cooking Group and an Art Group. If you have an idea for a group or a hobby that you think others might want to join you in, then pick up a flyer on the Small Group table and see how easy it is to start your own Small Group!
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