Nativity Notes
May 24, 2019
From the Dean
Stillness and quiet
Welsh moon is not a stranger
Pulling my heart near
Dancing with the ancient sea
My companions for this night.

(Photo credit: Dawn Schantz)
Sunday Bulletin For those of you worshiping with us via Livestream, below please find the Sunday bulletin.
Ascension Evensong on Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. The Cathedral Choir will sing John Barnard’s responses (in A), canticles by George Dyson (in D), and Gerald Finzi’s anthem ‘God is gone up.’ All are invited!
Parish Picnic Parish Picnic at Upper Saucon Township Park - Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 10 AM . Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers and drinks will be provided. You supply salads, sides and desserts to share! Directions to the park at 3231 Preston Lane, Center Valley: From Route 378 South, turn left at Preston Lane (Copperhead Grill); from Route 378 North, turn right at Preston Lane. NOTE: An 8 AM service will be held at the Cathedral. The picnic will be the only 10 AM service on June 2!
Car Wash & Hoagie Sale Fundraisers  The Thresholds group is holding two final fundraisers for their service trip to Navajoland in August. On Saturday, June 1st from 10 AM-1PM, there will be a car wash held in the parking lot at Nativity. On Sunday, June 9th, Thresholds will be collecting orders for hoagies from Island Expressions after the Sunday services. Hoagies will then be delivered to Nativity on Sunday, June 23rd for pick-up.
Nativity Youth Camp Registration forms are now available. Click here for more details.
Pentecost—Come Holy Spirit Come!  Sunday, June 9th at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Kevin Nichols Presiding for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception. Pentecost cake fellowship to follow. (There will be an 8:00 a.m. service that day as well.)
Cathedral Night at Iron Pigs Friday, August 23, 2019 (Gates open at 5:45 PM) at 7:05 PM the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs take on the Wilkes Barre RailRiders. Tickets are $10 per person and include field level seats and $2 concessions. For ticket reservations, please contact the church office at 610-865-0727 or teisenreich@nativitycathedral.org. Please make checks payable to the church and note “Iron Pigs” on the memo line. Deadline July 17, 2019.
Monday Flower Group Volunteers Needed  The Monday flower group is looking for volunteers for a few months of the year. Please call Angelica Baez for more information at 610-509-0659 or email at angie73@rcn.com . Each Monday a volunteer from the group produces and delivers a beautiful arrangement from the Sunday altar flowers to our hospitalized parishioners.
Parishioners in the Hospital  If a family member is hospitalized, please contact either the clergy or leave a message with the parish office (610-865-0727) informing us of who is in the hospital and at which hospital.
Snippets from the Vestry Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019

David Horn from Architerra presented an exciting Campus Planning and Site Design Process and Recommendations Final Report, the culmination of over a year of conversations and then committee work with David.

The Vestry approved the plan and is beginning to explore the next steps in the process. As those next steps crystalize, the Vestry will be providing updates.

In a process established by the Episcopal Church, the Vestry was proud to sign a letter of support for our very own Rev. Mary Catherine Cole in her call to the Priesthood in the Episcopal Church.
Cathedral Schedule


Friday, May 24
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop

Saturday, May 25
9:00 AM Altar Guild Prep – Cathedral
10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 1 PM
4:30 PM Order of St. Luke Centering Prayer - Good Shepherd Chapel
5:00 PM Celtic Spirituality Night - Cathedral

Sunday, May 26
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
10:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral

Monday, May 27
Cathedral Office & Buildings Closed - Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 28
9:00 AM Flower Arranging for Hospital Visitations - Sacristy
1:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting - Room 21
7:00 PM Yarns of Love - Dining Room

Wednesday, May 29
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing - Good Shepherd Chapel
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
1:15 PM Yarns of Love - Dining Room
6:30 PM New Bethany Ministries Parenting Class - Good Shepherd Chapel, Nursery
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room

Thursday, May 30
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
7:00 PM Ascension Day Evensong - Cathedral
7:00 PM S-Anon - Room 21

Friday, May 31
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
12:00 PM Cathedral Office Closed



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