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We are saddened to announce the death of Victoria "Honey" Saffelle Johnson Brown, who passed away on Oct 29th. Victoria was baptized in our church in 1924 and spent her childhood in our parish. For many years she lived in Geneva, Switzerland with her sister, Ruthalma, before they recently returned home to Santa Rosa. A service will be held for her here at the Church on November 19th at 3:00 pm.
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Victoria. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
Raffle Tickets! The Guild of the Incarnation is now in the latter stages of planning and preparing for our annual Holiday Bazaar for November 19th and 20th -- We are now selling RAFFLE TICKETS at each coffee hour. This year our prizes are a hand-made Tree Skirt and Stocking or a week stay at the Olympic Village at Tahoe. Tickets are available from Guild members for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 after Sunday services.
Got (Too Much) Candy? Do you find yourself in the situation of too much candy, not enough Trick-or-Treaters? Did your children bring home bulging bags of sugary stuff? Please consider sharing your bounty; bring your excess candy (individually wrapped candies only, please) to the Welcome Center, and we will distribute it in the Welcome Bags.
Please note that the Church Office will be closed on Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veteran's Day.
The November 11th, Third of the Third Season, Twilight Pipe Organ Mini Recital will feature JIM HARROD, local Santa Rosa organist, playing selections by J.S. Bach, John Ireland, Maruice Durufle, and Dudley Buck. As with all of the series, the recital till take place the second Friday of the month, at the Church of the Incarnation, 550 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, at 6:00 PM, followed by a no host dinner with the artist at a local restaurant. All are invited to attend the dinner. The event is co-sponsored with the Redwood Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. A free will offering is requested to cover expenses and help with the purchase of the last 32' pedal stop on the Casavant organ. For inquiries, please contact Harold Julander at 707-694-1896.
Office Volunteers Needed! One of our weekly office volunteers needs to take some time off for a couple of months, so we need a short-term replacement for Monday, Thursday, and/or Friday mornings from 9 am to 12:30 pm (noon on Fridays). Duties include welcoming visitors to the Church Office (aka Welcome Center), answering the phone, light copying, and occasional other office duties. If you would like to help the church and volunteer for any or all of these days, or if you can't make a weekly commitment but would like to fill in sometime, please call Claire in the Church Office (707-579-2604 ext. 104 or email Claire@incarnation-sr.org.
Come to the Cabaret! The St. Cecilia Choir is preparing for the annual Cabaret fundraiser that helps to defray the cost of the Good Friday orchestra. Join us next Sunday, November 13th. At 7:00 pm. The choir will prepare savories and sweets, and wine and other beverages will be served, while you sit back and enjoy the show. There will be music from theater, jazz, and a few special guests! It promises to be a wonderful night .... Tickets are available NOW from Carol Menke or Barbara Avery.
 Cornucopia Sunday! The Outreach Commission is pleased to announce that November 13th is Cornucopia Sunday. The Commission keeps hearing about so many unmet basic needs of the people being served by our various outreach groups, The Living Room, St. Andrews Mission and Open Table, so we decided to have a Cornucopia Sunday. The Commission is gathering up all of the requests from the different groups (such as toothpaste, socks, razors, and diapers), and putting down one item per slip of paper. Please grab a request slip, or 10 or more (!!!), from the basket in Farlander, shop for the requested items, and bring them back to Incarnation on Sunday, November 13th. Please leave the items at the front of the altar, where they will be blessed by Father Matt. The cornucopia is a symbol of abundance and nourishment, and we hope that the altar will be over-flowing with gifts that symbolize God's love, support, and nourishment.
Join the Animal Ministry team of Incarnation and animal lovers from around the Bay Area for the first Animal Ministry Forum, Sunday November 20th at Incarnation! Featured speakers include Rev. Leslie Hackathorn, Animal Minister at Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Rosa, and all the way from Texas -- Dr. Laura Hobgood-Oster, church historian and ecological and animal theologian, author of "The Friends We Keep: Unleashing Christianity's Compassion for Animals" and all the way from Maryland, Christine Gutleben, Director of Faith Outreach of the Humane Society of the United States, creator of St. Francis Day packets for churches and outreach to all the faith leaders in the United States for animal protection, as well as the producer of the film "Eating Mercifully." Topics will include the various ministries within animal ministry including grief work, memorials, pastoral, blessing liturgies, animal advocacy, and increasing conscious eating. Reception in Farlander Hall at 5:30 p.m. Reception speakers begin at 6:15 p.m. Keynote speakers in the Sanctuary at 7:15 p.m. Reception and event is FREE and donations are accepted. For further information, contact Lauren Read (one of your vestry leaders), or Eileen Harrington at animalm@incarnation-sr.org. You can pick up a flyer on the Small Group table in Farlander Hall.
Come to the All-Parish Advent Party! Light your inner candle: come join us Saturday, November 26th from 4:00-7:00 pm. We'll share the light of hope and renewal together, amidst fun and fellowship. Make an Advent wreath (roll your own beeswax candles!), make Christingles, and enjoy yummy goodies. This year we offer some new surprises! Fun for all ages - come see for yourself! We do ask that you RSVP to Daphne by Sunday, November 20th if you're coming, so we know how many Advent wreath kits to buy. Please find Advent wreath kit sign up flyers in Farlander Hall, on the square table. Come join the fun, for a beautiful kickoff for the season of Advent.
New to Incarnation or have been thinking about joining a small group? Are you looking for a way to connect with others?Then check out our small groups. Small Groups span a wide area of interest. We offer Care + Support groups, Study + Reflection groups, Topics + Interest groups, and Prayer + Contemplative groups. To learn more about each one go to our website and explore the possibilities! If you have a desire to form a small group, I would love to hear from you. You can call me (Mitch Garcia) at 707-703-4162 or email me at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
Create your own Small Group. Did you know that we have over 18 small groups here at our church? There is always room for one more. If you have an idea for a small group or have been thinking "wouldn't it be great to share my joy for (fill in the blank) with others", then consider starting your own small group. On the Small Group table in Farlander Hall is a flyer with information for anyone who is interested in creating their own Small Group. If you would like to share and discuss your idea with me, call me at (707) 703-4162. Or email me (Mitch Garcia) at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.
Sharing the Wisdom of the Enneagram
Saturday February 4th, 2012
The Bishop's Ranch, Healdsburg, CA
Fee: $105 per person, including lunch
The Enneagram Workshop led by Bill Glenn, MA, MDiv, will focus on explicating the wisdom of this spiritual and psychological system to those interested in further developing their awareness of the graced complexity of human nature and human relationship. Bill will provide an overview of the Enneagram, a thorough explanation of the nine strategies, or types, each strategy's relationship to its complements (the wings), and the interwoven relationship of all nine types into a whole. Using anecdotes, illustrations from contemporary culture, both sacred and profane, with a generous dollop of humor, and some interactive work to boot, beginners will find the workshop both accessible and informative, and those already steeped in the Enneagram will find it an opportunity to deepen insight into its ongoing wisdom. Hopefully all will find it an aide in the development of a psychologically astute spiritual life. Leader: William D. Glenn MA, MDiv is a licensed psychotherapist and spiritual director practicing in Sonoma County. He was introduced to the Enneagram in 1978, and has worked with its intuitive principles both in his clinical and spiritual practice and as a workshop leader for over thirty years. A former Jesuit, Bill has worked extensively in schools, in health care, and in prisons. He has lectured extensively, and has been published in several magazines and anthologies.
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