Bring your calendars, your Blackberries
and iPhones, your laptops and iPads, your briefcases and backpacks, your
work-a-day weariness and time-driven anxiety to church this Sunday for our
annual Blessing of the Backpacks! This
Sunday at the 10 am service is the day for anyone who seeks God’s blessing on
their work life or study life.You will be invited to process with the choir
and to lay your object at the foot of the altar for a blessing. Also today, we party after the 10 am service
at the All-Parish Fall Festival! Come for a BBQ, bouncy house, Velcro wall,
tons of fun and fellowship! Bring your friends!

Please note: The Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.

The Guild of Incarnation
meets this Tuesday, September 7. ALL ARE WELCOME to attend! We start at 11:00
a.m. with the business meeting, followed with a potluck luncheon at about 12:00
noon.  After the luncheon, the guest speaker will be The Rev. Dr.
Gail Cafferata, our Health Ministries Coordinator. Come hear what is
happening with this wonderful program at Incarnation. 

David Link, Sacramento Episcopal
Cathedral Organist, will be our
featured guest for the Twilight Pipe Organ Mini Recital on Friday, September
10, at 6:00 pm. His program will entitled, “Cathedral Echoes.” This is the
first of the season’s performances that will occur the second Friday evening, 6
pm, approx. 1/2 hour each, September through June. Dinner
to follow with the artist at a local restaurant. Artists for October and
November, Beth Zucchino (local artist who manages concert organists
internationally), and David Rothe, professor from Cal State Chico.

light supper after the service at Jean and Mark Farmers’ house. Service
starts at 7 pm.

Please note: NEXT SUNDAY, September 12, we go back to
our three service schedule, with services at 8 am, 9:15 am, and 11:15 am. So
don’t come to church at 10 am, or you’ll be late for one service and early for
another! 

Tuesday Morning Book Group resumes Tuesday, September 14 with Listening
for God, Volume 2, edited by Paula J. Carlson and Peter S.
Hawkins.  The book includes short stories by John Updike, Anne Tyler,
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Tobias Wolff, Carol Bly, Gail Godwin, Kathleen Norris
and  Andre Dubus. We meet in the Library.

please let Pastor Gail know right away if you’re
interested. For application or further
information please contact Pastor Gail at 579-2604 x103 or email pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org.

We are all invited to two important conversations with other people of faith in Santa Rosa. These
conversations will give us a chance to get to know one another and make
connections around issues that are important to us. 

“The Personal Impacts of the Economic
Crisis,” 

Monday, September 27, 7 pm

Resurrection Parish, 303 Stony Point Road,
Santa Rosa

“Wanting the Best for our Children in
Sonoma County,”

Monday, October 4, 7 pm

Shomrei Torah, 2600 Bennett Valley Road,
Santa Rosa

These conversations are part of the North Bay
Sponsoring Committee’s work to help congregations connect with each other.
 All are invited!

For those on the path to Confirmation – On September 25 (9-4 pm) Fr. Matt will be leading the
Confirmation Retreat which is a requirement (along with completing the Via
Media classes and the Inquirers and Seekers sessions) for confirmation or being
received into the Episcopal Church. Some of you have already signed-up for this
Confirmation Retreat-Day. If you desire to be confirmed or received and have
completed the Via Media and Inquiries and Seeker classes, please contact Mitch
Garcia (pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org or 707-703-4162).

Volunteers needed to help stock the Giving Freezer! We will be cooking up some care and comfort
in the church kitchen from 1 to 3 pm on Sunday, September 26, 2010.
Please join us in reviving this important component of pastoral care. We need
all skill levels to help in food preparation, cooking, and clean up, and
we desperately need donations to help cover the cost of food and supplies.
Please, if you are able to contribute talent, time, or treasure, contact the
new Giving Freezer Coordinator, Susan Pearson at (707) 494-5049, or sign up to
join us on the clipboard in Farlander Hall. You could be the world’s best chef,
or a champion dishwasher – it doesn’t matter, just come on down!

Please note: We just had
this event on August 29, but no one showed up! We are trying again with this
September date, hoping that more people will be ready & willing.

A message from the Pastoral Care
Committee: Every so often, members of the pastoral
care committee conduct an All-Parish Check-in. We try to connect with every
member of the parish to check-in, update our information, and ask if there’s
anything you’d like us to know about or pray for. You can expect a call
sometime in the month of September – we’re looking forward to connecting with
you!

A plea for wayward jelly glasses: Do you have any that you could recycle to
the busy jelly makers for the Christmas Bazaar? Don’t worry if they are
topless. That can be remedied. We have a wonderful offer of special Spanish
grapes from a parishioner. We also have bountiful local fruits that would
make lovely jams and jellies as well. There will be a container by the
Bulletin Board near the Outreach section. Thank you!

Are you a photographer in your spare time? We are looking for
professional-quality photos for our website! Please contact Mitch Garcia for
more info: smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org.

Gift and Bookstore Under New Management! 

A message from Jose Ramirez:

Hi folks, Maggie has decided to take a break from her
volunteer work, managing Our Church of the Incarnation Gift and
Bookstore. I would like for all of us to give thanks to Maggie
for the wonderful job she did while on this special volunteer
duty. I want to let everyone know in our congregation, I will be
available to serve the best way possible as our new volunteer
manager. It is ”OUR” Gift and Bookstore, I am open for new
ideas and suggestions. Please keep in mind there are always openings for
volunteers.  If you find yourself with a little extra time on
Sundays in your busy life just let me know. I certainly could
use time off! Just kidding! Thank you, and THANK YOU MAGGIE! My
Prayers to all of YOU! Jose A. Ramirez (707) 239-3944.

Words to Ponder:

 – Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

Today is Small Group Sunday. Take a moment and stop by the Small Group table to see the many opportunities to become a part of a small intimate gathering. There will be Small Group leaders at the table for you to speak with. There is also a sign-up sheet if you’re interested in becoming a member of a group. And if you would like to start a group, you can get more information about that also!

Our last “What’s It Like?” session will be today, August 29: “What’s It Like to Live in Exile from Your Home Country of Iran?” Hamid Azimi and Nazrin Saifi will share their amazing story with us. Come to listen, learn, and build-up our community of truth-telling and relationship-building!

Volunteers needed to help stock the Giving Freezer! We will be cooking up some care and comfort in the church kitchen from 1 to 3 PM THIS afternoon, August 29, 2010. Please join us in reviving this important component of pastoral care. We need all skill levels to help in food preparation, cooking, and clean up, and we desperately need donations to help cover the cost of food and supplies. Please, if you are able to contribute talent, time, or treasure, contact the new Giving Freezer Coordinator, Susan Pearson at (707) 494-5049, or sign up to join us on the clipboard in Farlander Hall.

Wretch Like Me is journalist David Templeton’s sweetly hilarious, award-winning “one-sinner-show,” an energetic theatrical journey through his outrageous days as a teen fundamentalist puppeteer in the 1970s. A very funny coming-of-age story about faith, fervor, and hard lessons learned in the midst of the early Evangelical movement, this very special show is now playing at Santa Rosa’s 6th Street Playhouse, 52. W. 6th Street. Remaining show times: Sunday, August 29 (today!) at 2:00. Visit www.6thstreetplayhouse.com(click on the yellow happy face) or call 707-523-4185.

Thank You: I want to express my appreciation to all who have offered their thoughts and words of condolence following my father’s death, especially those who honored the “Don’t Hug Deana” rule.  (Dale’s don’t hug, might explain a few things.)  I want to thank the Guild for handling the reception following the service, stepping up to help my mother and me was very nice. And thanks to Harold Julander for playing Sousa on the Sunday after the service. My dad did like good Sousa march.
Deana Dale
Aug. 22, 2010

The Prayer of the Heart Group September meeting is Thursday, September 2, 7:30 – 9:00pm. 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, 527-9549.

Next Sunday, September 5- Fall Festival!Start your fall with the Blessing of the Backpacks and the Fall Festival. Join us at 10 am for this unique service, with a special appearance from a Gospel Choir. Then, we party together with a BBQ, bouncy house, and Velcro wall. So get ready for some fun and fellowship! Bring your friends!

Please note: the Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.

Please note: We go back to our three service schedule on Sunday, September 12, with services at 8 am, 9:15 am, and 11:15 am. So don’t come that Sunday at 10 am, or you’ll be late for one service and early for another!

David Link, Sacramento Episcopal Cathedral Organist, will be doing the first of the Twilight Pipe Organ Mini Recitals on Friday, September 10, at 6:00 pm. His program will entitled, “Cathedral Echoes.” This is the first of the season’s performances that will occur the second Friday evening, 6:00 pm, approximately ½ hour in length, September thru June. Dinner to follow with the artist at a local restaurant. Artists for October and November: Beth Zucchino (local artist who manages concert organists internationally), and David Rothe, professor from Cal State Chico.

The Community of Hope (COH) class begins Thursday September 16 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and runs for 14 weeks. Openings are still available in this course that’s ideal for people who serve as Eucharistic Visitors, friendly visitors, flower or food deliverers, outreach workers or as caregivers in other settings. It’s also of value to anyone who wants to be a good listener and care for others-whether at our jobs or in our families. COH is centered in Benedictine spirituality and builds a faithful and compassionate community. It requires a written application and interview before admission to the class (deadline extended to September 1). For application or further information please contact Pastor Gail at pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org or 579-2604 x103.

WANTED:  Stainless Flatware! Our flatware has disappeared over the years, and we need more. Please bring your surplus stainless to the office, marked for Claire. We have also lost too many water glasses, and need to purchase more. Donations (marked “Kitchen Needs”) towards purchases are gratefully accepted.

Gift and Bookstore Under New Management!
A message from Jose Ramirez:
Hi folks, Maggie has decided to take a break from her volunteer work, managing Our Church of the Incarnation Gift and Bookstore. I would like for all of us to give thanks to Maggie for the wonderful job she did while on this special volunteer duty. I want to let everyone know in our congregation, I will be available to serve the best way possible as our new volunteer manager. It is ”OUR” Gift and Bookstore, I am open for new ideas and suggestions. Please keep in mind there are always openings for volunteers.  If you find yourself with a little extra time on Sundays in your busy life just let me know. I certainly could use time off! Just kidding! Thank you, and THANK YOU MAGGIE! My Prayers to all of YOU!
Jose A. Ramirez
(707) 239-3944.

At the Vestry Meeting in August, a motion was passed to fund certain ministries, including Habitat for Humanity and others. See the complete list below, and the amounts to be disbursed.

Motion:  Approve the following disbursements included in 2010 operating budget from the Outreach Fund:
1)  Mission Food Program – $1000
2)  Habitat for Humanity – $1000
3)  Davis Campus Ministry (Belfry) – $600
4)  CDSP (seminary support) – $1200
5)  Chicago Theological Seminary (seminary support, Fr. Matt’s alma mater) – $600

This was on a consent agenda and was approved on August 24, 2010.

A message from the Pastoral Care Committee: Every so often, members of the pastoral care committee conduct an All-Parish Check-in. We try to connect with every member of the parish to check-in, update our information, and ask if there’s anything you’d like us to know about or pray for. You can expect a call sometime in the month of September – we’re looking forward to connecting with you!

Are you a photographer in your spare time? We are looking for professional-quality photos for our website! Please contact Mitch Garcia for more info: manmgar@gmail.com.

Want to Hear an Alarming Thought??? Please heed the NO RIGHT ON RED at the intersection of Humbolt Street and College Avenue. If you are stopped by a policeman, your fine will be $270. (The same as if you ran a red light!) More than one of us has been stopped, don’t let it happen to you! And remember: there is no law that says you HAVE to turn right on red. If in doubt, don’t do it!

Through The Ear To The Heart: Every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Sing the music of Hildegard von Bingen with guide Devi Mathieu. No experience necessary. All are welcome. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every Monday evening throughout the year, with some exceptions.) For more information about Numina events, visit: The Numina Bulletin Board outside Farlander Hall Our website: www.numinacenter.org Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/numinacenter

Volunteers needed to help stock the Giving Freezer! We will be cooking up some care and comfort
in the church kitchen from 1 to 3 PM on Sunday afternoon, August 29,
2010. Please join us in reviving this important component of pastoral care. We
need all skill levels to help in food preparation, cooking, and clean
up, and we desperately need donations to help cover the cost of food and
supplies. Please, if you are able to contribute talent, time, or treasure,
contact the new Giving Freezer Coordinator, Susan Pearson at (707) 494-5049, or
sign up to join us on the clipboard in Farlander Hall.

WANTED:  Stainless Flatware! Our flatware has
disappeared over the years, and we need more. Please bring your surplus
stainless to the office, marked for Claire. We have also
lost too many water glasses, and need to purchase more.  Donations (marked “Kitchen Needs”)
towards purchases are gratefully accepted.

The Prayer of the Heart Group September meeting is Wednesday, September 1, 7:30 – 9:00pm, in the
church.  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, 527-9549.

Numina: Special Events at Incarnation

Series: “What’s It Like?”

The popular “What’s It Like?” series continues this morning with “What’s it like to get sick without health insurance?” Mykha’el Wilson, Eric Erickson, and Steve Pruitt will share their moving stories. Come to listen, learn, and build-up our community of truth-telling and relationship building! 9 a.m. this morning, in the Sanctuary.

Come to a Women’s Retreat! The retreat focus is “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts.” The weekend is intended to provide time for personal prayer and reflection, worship, small group lectio divina, music, art and fellowship around that theme. The cost is 170.00 for 2 nights and 4 meals. We begin at 7 pm after dinner and leave before lunch on Sunday. The dates are Aug. 6-8. Registration can be done over the phone by calling the Cathedral Bookshop. (916-442-9194). Also, for more info, call Martha Peterson (707-838-4208).

We are looking for volunteers to help us: 1) record the Sunday sermons each week, and 2) post them on the website. It will only take about 5 minutes of your time on Sunday. Please contact me, Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or call me at 707-703-4162 if you would like to help!

The Evening Women’s Group will meet on Tuesday, August 17 at 7 pm at the home of Liza Brickey. 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.

Summer’s Ending Quiet Space: The Bishop’s Ranch -August 21, 2010

For you alone, O God, my soul waits in silence, for my hope is in you. – Psalm 62.5

Come to the Ranch, Enter the Quiet: Saturday, August 21. 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Step into a contemplative space with a mix of silence and worship, movement and meditation, times for napping and walking, and of course, good food. Claim a space for the gift of simply being present in God. Evensong with the Grace Cathedral Boys Choir follows dinner. Retreat Leaders: Nancy and Marv Hiles have been leading contemplative retreats through the Iona Center for over 30 years. Authors of The Way Through, An Almanac for the Soul, and All the Days of My Life, they are part of the worshipping community at the Chapel of St George. Patricia Moore is chaplain at The Bishop’s Ranch and a retreat leader. She serves on the Board of the Numina Center for Spirituality & the Arts in Santa Rosa. Cost: $68 (includes lunch and dinner). Further information & registration at www.bishopsranch.org or call 707-433-2440.

Series: “What’s It Like?”

We all carry with us amazing stories of loss and survival, perseverance and sometimes divine intervention. This summer, we’re listening to some of the amazing personal stories that are carried by members of our congregation. Please join us at 9:00 am, in the Sanctuary, for these special conversations.

TODAY: What’s it like to get sick without health insurance?

Mykha’el Wilson, Steve Pruitt, August 8.

What’s it like to be Latino in Sonoma County?

Mitch Garcia, Gene Mendez, Carlos Gonzales, Jose Ramirez, Carla Baldassari, August 15.

What’s it like to join the Peace Corps and stay in your host country?

Ella Harris, August 22.

What’s it like to care for aging parents?

Marion Zipperle and others, August 29

Scheduled topics and speakers are tentative and may be changed to accommodate personal schedules. If you would like to tell a story that fits into one of these categories, please contact Fr. Matt. Email revml@incarnation-sr.org or call 707-579-2604 ext. 102.

Numina: Special Events at Incarnation this Summer

– Summer Chamber Concert Series: – Join us for the last concert of this 3-month Summer Series on August 15. The concert starts at 4 pm, followed by a reception. Panels showcasing a local artist’s work will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by beauty of all kinds! Featuring Carol Menke, Roy Zajac, Jennifer Sills, Laura McLellan, and Marilyn Thompson performing the works of Vaughan Williams, Glière, and more.

Through The Ear To The Heart: Every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Sing the music of Hildegard von Bingen with guide Devi Mathieu. No experience necessary. All are welcome. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every Monday evening throughout the year, with some exceptions.)

Taize Service: Join us on the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 pm for an inspiring evening of story, art, and song. Kayleen Asbo, professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, presents a program focusing on a spiritual theme through masterpieces of art and world mythology, followed by contemplative chanting in the candlelit chapel, accompanied by piano and cello. Our beautiful music comes from the Taize community in France, an ecumenical center dedicated to peace and reconciliation in the world. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every 4th Friday of the month throughout the year).

For more information about any of these events, visit:

The Numina Bulletin Board outside Farlander Hall

Our website: www.numinacenter.org

Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/numinacenter

Small Groups at Incarnation

What Are Small Groups?

A Small Group is simply a group of people who gather on a regular basis for friendship, conversation and support. We have Small Groups covering a variety of different topics and new groups forming all the time, looking for people just like you! Check out the Small Groups table in Farlander Hall and if you would like more information, sign-up or please call Mitch Garcia at 707-703-4162 or email smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org. If you are interested in starting a small group, please call or email!

Why should I be in a Small Group?

The simple answer is: you will not grow in your relationship to God in isolation. Sunday worship is where we gather to celebrate and praise God as a body, in a large group setting. Small Groups are where we see God working in our own life as well as the lives of others. Small Groups are gatherings where we can encourage each other and where we are connected with one another – Small Groups are where this happens. If you are not yet involved, now is the time!

Words to Ponder:

Take full account of the excellencies which you possess,

and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.

– Marcus Aurelius

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

Service at Armstrong Woods! At 11am today, August 1, we’ll have our Annual All-Parish Service at Armstrong Woods. We’ll have a lovely outside service with Eucharist, then a picnic – pleas bring your own picnic lunch, and a little something extra to share. All are invited to join us!

Directions: From Santa Rosa, follow River Road to Guerneville. Turn Right on Armstrong Woods Road. Follow to the end of the road to the Group Picnic Area. There is a fee for parking. Alternative: Park outside the gate for free, and take a 15 minute walk to the picnic area. Please note that Services here at the church this morning will be: 8 am as usual (with Eucharist), 10 am Morning Prayer (NO Eucharist). Our normal 8 and 10 services with Eucharist will resume on Sunday, August 8.

Small Groups at Incarnation: There are many different Small Groups to join and become part of an intimate community of people with similar interests. Check out the Small Groups table in Farlander Hall and if you would like more information, sign-up or please call Mitch Garcia at 707-703-4162 or email smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org. If you are interested in starting a small group, please call or email!

The Poetry Group will be taking a summer break and will resume September 13. If you would like information on the Poetry Group please visit our website or contact Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or 707-703-4162.

We are looking for volunteers to help us:1) record the Sunday sermons each week, and 2)post them on the website. It will only take about 5 minutes of your time on Sunday. Please contact me, Mitch Garcia at smallgroups@incarnation-sr.org or call me at 707-703-4162 if you like to help!

We Need Your Pictures!In order to put together our pictorial directory we need your photos depicting fun social events, parish life, worship services, music, youth activities, outreach efforts, Numina, or St. Andrews in the Redwoods. Basically anything church related since 2008 (the more recent the better). Please email your photos to Linelle@sonic.net, or drop the prints off at the Welcome Center (they will be returned to you). Thank you for your help!

Come to a Women’s Retreat!The retreat focus is “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts.” The weekend is intended to provide time for personal prayer and reflection, worship, small group lectio divina, music, art and fellowship around that theme. The cost is 170.00 for 2 nights and 4 meals. We begin at 7 pm after dinner and leave before lunch on Sunday. The dates are Aug. 6-8. Registration can be done over the phone by calling the Cathedral Bookshop (916-442-9194). Also, for more info, call Martha Peterson (707-838-4208).

Summer’s Ending Quiet Space: The Bishop’s Ranch – August 21, 2010
For you alone, O God, my soul waits in silence, for my hope is in you. – Psalm 62.5

Come to the Ranch, Enter the Quiet: Saturday, August 21. 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Step into a contemplative space with a mix of silence and worship, movement and meditation, times for napping and walking, and of course, good food. Claim a space for the gift of simply being present in God. Evensong with the Grace Cathedral Boys Choir follows dinner. Retreat Leaders: Nancy and Marv Hiles have been leading contemplative retreats through the Iona Center for over 30 years. Authors of The Way Through, An Almanac for the Soul, and All the Days of My Life, they are part of the worshiping community at the Chapel of St George. Patricia Moor is a chaplain at The Bishop’s Ranch and a retreat leader. She serves on the Board of Numina Center for Spirituality & the Arts in Santa Rosa. Cost: $68 (includes lunch and dinner). Further information & registration at www.bishopsranch.org or call 707-433-2440

Numina: Special Events at Incarnation this Summer

– Manfred Bleffert – New Music for Organ and Created Instruments: Saturday, ugust 7, 8:30 pm. Manfred Bleffert will be composing music and creating instruments specifically to be performed in the wooden structure of the church. This should be an incredible and unique concert designed to speak to the faith of the people of this congregation. A reception will follow the concert.

– Summer Chamber Concert Series:Join us for the last concert of this 3-month Summer Series on August 15. The concert starts at 4 pm, followed by a reception. Panels showcasing a local artist’s work will be up as well, so you will be surrounded by beauty of all kinds! Featuring Carol Menke, Roy Zajac, Jennifer Sills, Laura McLellan, and Marilyn Thompson performing the works of Vaughan Williams, Glière, and more.

– Through The Ear To The Heart: Every Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Sing the music of Hildegard von Bingen with guide Devi Mathieu. No experience necessary. All are welcome. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every Monday evening throughout the year, with some exceptions.)

– Taize Service: Join us on the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 pm for an inspiring evening of story, art, and song. Kayleen Asbo, professor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, presents a program focusing on a spiritual theme through masterpieces of art and world mythology, followed by contemplative chanting in the candlelit chapel, accompanied by piano and cello. Our beautiful music comes from the Taize community in France, an ecumenical center dedicated to peace and reconciliation in the world. (Note: This event is on-going, occurring every 4th Friday of the month throughout the year).

Series: “What’s It Like?”

We all carry with us amazing stories of loss and survival, perseverance and sometimes divine intervention. This summer, we’re listening to some of the amazing personal stories that are carried by members of our congregation. Please join us at 9:00 am, in the Sanctuary, for these special conversations.

Scheduled topics and speakers are tentative and may be changed to accommodate personal schedules. If you would like to tell a story that fits into one of these categories, please contact Fr. Matt. Email revml@incarnation-sr.org or call 707-579-2604 ext. 102.

Words to Ponder:
For me, losing a tennis match isn’t failure, it’s research.

– Billie Jean King

For you alone, O God, my soul waits in silence, for my hope is in you. – Psalm 62.5

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Numina: Special Events at Incarnation this Summer

Church of the Incarnation

Sunday Announcements
July 4, 2010 ~Happy Independence Day!

Please note that the Church Office will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. We Need Your Pictures! In order to put together our pictorial directory we need your photos depicting fun social events, parish life, worship services, music, youth activities, outreach efforts, Numina, or St. Andrews in the Redwoods. Basically anything church related since 2008 (the more recent the better). Please email your photos to Linelle@sonic.net, or drop the prints off at the Welcome Center (they will be returned to you). Thank you for your help! The Evening Women’s Group will meet on Tuesday, July 20 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. CHANGE TO LAST DAY OF PHOTOGRAPHY! We had to change our last day of photography with Olan Mills to Thursday, July 22nd. Hopefully more people can make this new date! We need at least 21 families, and only 7 have signed up thus far. If you haven’t yet had your free photo session please call Amy Nykamp at 707-586-8916 or email family@nykamp.us. Remember, everyone photographed gets a free 8×10 of their choice, and a free directory. Father Matt needs help on Sunday between 8 & 9 am to hang out in Farlander Hall. We have a few folks who come by for coffee and cake before the Eucharist and a few remain. There have never been any problems, you can drink coffee, eat cake, visit with your friends or stay in the kitchen. A responsible presence is needed. A commitment to one Sunday a month would be desirable. Talk to Bob Gebhart, Barbara Avery or Carolyn Rausch if you can help or call Claire in the Church Office. “In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” -Mother Teresa The Incarnation Cares Pastoral Care Team is looking for someone interested in learning about and sharing current information about prescription financial aid programs with members of our congregation. It’s hard to navigate through the multiple sources of aid available to people who may have entered “the doughnut hole” or have inadequate insurance coverage. If you have knowledge in this area, please contact Pastor Gail (707-579-2604 ext. 103 or pastorgail@incarnation-sr.org) or Jan Saucer (707-838-2899). Thank you! Want to Hear an Alarming Thought??? Please heed the NO RIGHT ON RED at the intersection of Humbolt Street and College Avenue: If you are stopped by a policeman, your fine will be $270. (The same as if you ran a red light!) More than one of us has been stopped, don’t let it happen to you! And remember: there is no law that says you HAVE to turn right on red. If in doubt, don’t do it! Good news – we can now use the Corner Lot (located on the corner of Mendocino Ave and Cherry Street) for overflow parking. There is still work to be done on the lot at some point, but until then, feel free to head there when parking is scarce in our paved lot. Join us for our Summer Chamber Concert Series! Here at the Church, on the 3rd Sundays of 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! See below for the list of wonderful musicians and some composers whose music they’ll be performing. 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 Series: “What’s It Like?” We all carry with us amazing stories of loss and survival, perseverance and sometimes divine intervention. This summer, we’re listening to some of the amazing personal stories that are carried by members of our congregation. Please join us at 9:00 am, in the Sanctuary, for these special conversations. What’s it like to work in a prison? Rose Lawrence, July 4. What’s it like to live with cancer? Margaret Guilford, Ben Benjamine, July 11. What’s it like to have a son / daughter with severe mental illness or substance abuse problem? Evelyn Pollard, Glen and Marti Kennedy, July 18. What’s it like to ____? Subject to be announced, July 25. What’s it like to get sick without health insurance? Mykha’el Wilson, Steve Pruitt, August 8. What’s it like to be Latino in Sonoma County? Mitch Garcia, Gene Mendez, Carlos Gonzales, Jose Ramirez, Carla Baldassari, August 15. What’s it like to join the Peace Corps and stay in your host country? Ella Harris, August 22. What’s it like to care for aging parents? Marion Zipperle and others, August 29 Scheduled topics and speakers are tentative and may be changed to accommodate personal schedules. If you would like to tell a story that fits into one of these categories, please contact Fr. Matt. Email revml@incarnation-sr.org or call (707) 579-2604 ext. 102.

Words to Ponder: So much has been given to me; I have no time to ponder over that which has been denied. –Helen Keller

Don’t forget, we have changed to our Summer Schedule: 8 am and 10 am Sunday Services.We will go back to our three-service schedule on September 12th, 2010.

A message from the “Things get worse before they get better” Department: starting tomorrow, June 7th through the 11th there will be grinding and repaving of Cherry & Humboldt Streets. There will be little to no vehicle traffic between 7 am and 4 pm on those dates. However, there will be pedestrian sidewalk access. Please plan accordingly if you are coming to the church this week.

Join us for our Summer Chamber Concert Series! Here at the Church, 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! See below for the list of wonderful musicians and some composers whose music they’ll be performing.

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

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

Words to Ponder:

Life is a very narrow bridge between two eternities. Be not afraid.

–Rabbi Nachman of Braslav