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The Episcopal Church
of the
Holy Nativity
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Sept 19
Daughters of the King breakfast at Kahala Zippy's
Sept 22 Vestry meeting 6:30 pm
Sept 23 Daughters of the King chapter meeting 7 pm
Oct 3 Diocese EM and EV training at the Cathedral; click
here for info
Oct 4 Blessing of sacramental items in Jean Tonaki's memory and blessing of St. Francis Garden benches at 9:30 am service
Oct 4 Blessing of the Animals 1 pm
Oct 9-11 5-9 Dinners weekend, click
here for details
Oct 17 Holy Nativity School's Great Pumpkin Festival 10 am - 4 pm; click
here for more info
Oct 12 Third Quarter Huddle 11:30 am at the Elks Club, watch for details
Oct 23 Diocese Education Day 9 am - 4 pm at Iolani School, click
here for more info
Oct 24 The 47th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii,
click
here
for more info
Nov 1 All Saint's Day, reading of the names of the departed at both services
Nov 14 Holy Nativity Thrift Shop annual Fall Festival and Christmas Sale
Nov 29 First Sunday of Advent
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Worship Schedule: Wednesday 10 am Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Rector Rev. Debra Vanover revdeb.hi@gmail.com The Vestry Sr. Warden: Barb Poole-Street Jr. Warden: Eva Eglinton Treasurer: Greg Kwan Adrienne Fung, Kimberly Garner, Lila Johnson, Kip Jones, Mike LeHouck, Tusi Mayer, Bonnie Stevens, Gretchen Yamaguchi Office Hours Closed Mondays Tues-Fri 9 am - 2 pm (808) 373-2131 Holynativity@gmail.com www.holynativityhawaii.org Parish Administrator Annabeth Stem (part time) astem@holynativityschool.org Parish Bookkeeper Didi Wong (part-time) dwong@holynativityschool.org
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| Serving September 20 Rev. Alison Dingley
7:30 am service
Lector - Shauna Nakamura
Prayers/EM - Vivian Tom
Ushers - Mike LeHouck, Chris Souza
Refreshments - Vivian Tom
9:30 am service
Lectors - John Roberts, Tom Simpson
Prayers - Adrienne Fung
EMs - Michelle Cockett, Kathy Otani
Ushers - David Buck, James Manaligod
Refreshments - Lori Bloom
Altar Guild - Lorraine Mau's team
Serving September 27 Rev. Alison Dingley
Lectors - Linda Sayegusa
Prayers/EM - Kim Garner
Ushers - Jim Pavelle, Kanani Souza
Refreshments - TBD
9:30 am service
Lectors - Bob Nelson, Mark Slovak
Prayers - Greg Kwan
EMs - Lila Johnson and TBD
Ushers - Rich Miller, Ed Moore
Refreshments - Coralie Vellis
Altar Guild - Jean Yee's team |
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Readings
Sunday, September 20
First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-31
Psalm 1
Second Reading: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Gospel: Mark 9: 30 - 37
Sunday, September 27
First Reading: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, and 9:20-22
Psalm 124
Second Reading: James 5:13-20
Gospel: Mark 9:38-50
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Coffee Hour Refreshment Schedule
Sept 20
7:30 - Vivian Tom
9:30 - Lori Bloom
Sept 27
7:30 - NEED VOLUNTEER
9:30 - Coralie Vellis
Oct 4
7:30 - Vivian Tom
9:30 - NEED VOLUNTEER
Oct 11
7:30 - Taide and Mike LeHouck
9:30 - Chandi Hinrichs
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Last Sunday's Attendance
8:30 am service - 85
Average Attendance Year to Date
7:30 am service - 28
9:30 am service - 69
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Prayer List
Chris Stingle, Jane L.,
Barb P., Laurie Orwick, Kimi Uto, Mark Boesser, Al T., Sylvia Cockett, Murray Grune
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Holy Nativity Thrift Shop
Caroline Bond Davis, Manager
(808) 373-3744
Wednesdays and Fridays
9 am - 3 pm
Click
here
to visit the Thrift Shop website.
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Holy Nativity School
Tim Spurrier,
Head of School
(808) 373-3232
Holy Nativity School is dedicated to excellence in education within a small and personalized environment. Built upon the qualities of respect and inclusion, as exemplified in the Episcopal tradition, Holy Nativity School values each child's individuality as it develops principled citizens who recognize their role in a global community.
Click
here to visit the School website.
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Prayer for Today
O God: Give me strength to live another day;
Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties;
Let me not lose faith in other people;
Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or meanness;
Preserve me from minding little stings or giving them;
Help me to keep my heart clean and to live so honesty and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of conscious integrity;
Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things;
Grant me this day some new vision of thy truth;
Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness; and make me the cup of strength to suffering souls; in the name of the strong Deliverer, our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii
Education Day
Friday Oct 23, 2015
9 am - 4 pm
Iolani School
In conjunction with the Annual Meeting of Convention, there will be an Education Day held on Friday, October 23. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers,
Director of Mission & Formation and Adjunct Professor of Church & Society at t
he General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church.
Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers guides us on a practical, inspiring journey that explores The Episcopal Way of following Jesus and embracing the gifts of our changing cultural context. Trying to figure out how our Anglican traditions translate for church in the 21st century. Come with a team and get ready to envision the church we're becoming ... together.
Education Day is open to all persons in the Diocese. For more information please click here.
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The church will pay registration fees for any parishioners who wish to attend the Education Day program on Oct 23. Please contact the church office by email or call 373-2131 to register by September 25.
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"Here I Am Send Me" Grants
Available for Those
Preparing for Christian Service
The Fall 2015 application period for the Nellie Hartman "Here I Am Send Me" grant program is September 15 - October 31, 2015.
Nellie Hartman was a longtime member of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. Upon her death she left endowed funds to be used for the preparation of young men and women for a life of Christian service and/or mission work. Accordingly, Holy Nativity Church is offering individual grants and stipends of up to $5,000 for work-study, educational, and enrichment opportunities to eligible individuals. Applications must be received by the Church by October 31, 2015 to be considered.
This fund is available to individuals seeking to prepare themselves for a life of Christian service or mission. Ms. Hartman's expressed objective for all of the recipients of the monies from the fund was that they develop a personal Christian rule of life, support Judeo-Christian values, come to know Jesus Christ and the "fun" of life, experiencing the joy which comes from serving both God and humanity as summed up in the two great commandments.
For complete information about the "Here I Am Send Me" grant program and to download an application, click here.
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New Rental Rates for Holy Nativity Community Center Beginning January 2016
Holy Nativity
is fortunate to be able to provide a place for the community to enjoy recreation and exercise, especially for our young people, in our gym and other Community Center facilities. However, providing these spaces to the community has largely been a labor of love, as expenses currently outpace revenues from rental fees. In order to make the Holy Nativity gym self-sustaining, we must begin to incrementally raise our rates.
Effective January 1, 2016, the new rate for the gym will be $45 per hour
, which is still considerably lower than other gyms in East Oahu and the public school gyms. Rates for the other Holy Nativity Church facilities will be increased as well.
Holy Nativity Church members as well as Church and School staff will receive a 50% discount on the rental rates for Community Center facilities.
In recent months we have had offers of assistance with labor and funds for doing some needed work on the Holy Nativity gym. One of our user groups has graciously resurfaced the gym floor and is willing to work with us to replace the screens, paint the walls, refinish the floor (down to bare wood), and install wall padding. We are eternally grateful. In the coming weeks/months you will hear of opportunities to come and help with gym improvements and we hope you will join us.
If you have any questions, please contact Holy Nativity Thrift Shop and Facilities Manager Caroline Davis at 373-3744 or hntsmgr@gmail.com.
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Young Adult Ministry
Holy Hikers!
Youth and young adults are invited to join us on a hike to enjoy the beauty God has created as well as some fun and fellowship!
We will meet every Sunday after the 9:30 am service to go hiking for a few hours (usually about 11 am to 2 pm). Please wear hiking clothes/shoes and sunscreen and bring water and some snacks or a light lunch for the journey.
Sept 20
: Kaau Crater (3-4 miles)
Sept 27: Aiea Loop (5 miles)
Oct 4: Lulumahu Falls (2.5 miles)
Oct 11: Kuliouou Ridge (4 miles)
Oct 18: Maunawili Falls (3 miles)
Oct 25: Kailua Pill Boxes (3 miles)
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Blessing of Altar Items and Benches in St. Francis Garden Planned for 9:30 am Service on Sunday, Oct 4
A blessing of new sacramental linens and paten in memory of devoted Holy Nativity parishioner and Altar Guild member and Jean Tonaki will take place at the 9:30 am service on Sunday, October 4. Jean passed away in December of last year and her family generously contributed funds to the church for the purchase of the new altar table items by the Altar Guild.
At the same service, a blessing of the new benches in the St. Francis Garden, on the mauka side of the church, will take place. The benches were donated by several parishioners in honor or memory of their loved ones and were installed in the garden last spring by parishioner Mike LeHouck.
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Blessing of
the Animals
Sunday, October 4
1 pm
St. Francis Garden
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of St. Francis
and our connection with all God's creation.
All creatures great and small are welcome.
(For safety's sake, we ask that all animals be
leashed, crated, or otherwise restrained.)
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 5-9 Dinners are Back!
It's time again to kick off the 5-9 Dinner Groups -- groups of five to nine folks who get together for a potluck dinner at the host's home. (Date and time selected by the host.)
The first 5-9 Dinner weekend will be Friday, Oct 9 through Sunday, Oct 11. Watch for sign-up sheets on the back table after Sunday services or call the church office at 373-2131 to add your name to the list. Spots available for hosts and participants.
The 5-9 Dinners help parishioners get to know each other in a relaxed manner and welcome new parishioners into parish life. The emphasis is on fun and fellowship so you don't have to be a gourmet cook to participate. C'mon, join a group!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Third Quarter Huddle Luncheon
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
11:30 am at the
Elk's Lodge
Watch for more details and sign-up coming soon!
The Third Quarter Huddle luncheons provide a special opportunity for Holy Nativity parishioners and friends in the "third quarter" of life (approx. age 50-75) to connect, socialize, and learn together over lunch. The luncheons are held several times throughout the year at different Honolulu restaurants. Guest speakers are invited to share relevant and timely information with the group. Advance reservations are required.
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The Holy Nativity Sunday School presented a special Grandparents Day program last Sunday!
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Special Collection for Lopez Family on Sunday, September 20
Josephine Lopez, wife of Holy Nativity Maintenance Supervisor Rafael Lopez, died unexpectedly last week. A special collection will be taken for the family at both services on Sunday, September 20.
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