The Coming Week
at Holy Nativity
Worship this Sunday,
The First Sunday
of Advent
Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5
Centering
Prayer (4pm) Chapel
Worship the
following Sunday,
December 8, 2019
The Second Sunday
of Advent
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Serving this Sunday
(December 1)
The First Sunday
of Advent
Celebrant:
The Rev'd Christopher Bridges
Preacher:
The Rev'd Christopher Bridges
Server/Eucharistic Minister:
Stanley Yon
Lectors: Ed Moore & Alison Kittle
Acolyte: Stanley Yon
Prayers of the People: Lorraine Mau
Usher: Austin Nakoa
Altar Guild: Nina Livingston's Team
Serving next Sunday
(December 8)
The Second Sunday
of Advent
5pm Eucharist
Celebrant:
The Rev'd Christopher Bridges
Preacher:
The Rev'd Christopher Bridges
Server/Eucharistic Minister:
Joe Kindrich
Lectors: Wyn Aubrey-Child &
Barbara Abe
Acolyte: Joe Kindrich
Prayers of the People: Ed Moore
Usher: Bob Steele
Altar Guild: Sandra Braham's Team
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Interim Rector
The Rev. George Clifford
hncinterim@gmail.com
Curate
The Rev. Christopher Bridges
hnccurate@gmail.com
The Vestry
Sr. Warden:
Austin Nakoa
Jr. Warden:
Eva Eglinton
Treasurer: Jean Steele
Clerk: Nancy Thomas
Members at Large: Lila Johnson, Justin Donahue, Nina Livingston, Joe Kindrich, Rich Miller, Ed Moore, Jeff Taylor, Wyn Aubrey-Child, Ken Zitz
Rector Search Committee Chair: Bob Steele
Office Hours
hncparish@gmail.com
www.holynativityhawaii.org
Parish Bookkeeper
hncoperationsmanager@gmail.com
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Prayer List
Lora V. Lora M. Frank, Rita, Wayne, Dorie, Victoria, Sandee, Ronny, Elsie Chings Family, Sylvia, Blake, Bruce, Helen, Wes, Terri
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We are posting a day by day meditation from Forward Movement. This is a great way to start your day with prayer. Please consider clicking on the website above.
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Interim Head of School
Jeanne Wilks
Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, Holy Nativity School is dedicated to excellence in education within a small and personalized environment. Built upon principles of respect and inclusion, Holy Nativity School values each child's individuality as it develops principled citizens who recognize their role in the local and global community.
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Holy Nativity Thrift Shop
(808) 373-3744
Wednesdays and Fridays
9 am - 3 pm
Click here to visit the Thrift Shop webpage.
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THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
Collect for the First Sunday in Advent
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the
works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now
in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ
came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when
he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the
quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through
him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost,
one God, now and for ever. Amen. page 211
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Who's in the Pew?
John M. "Jack"
Tonaki
was the State Public Defender (head of the office) from 2000 until just weeks ago. Then he was appointed to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit (Island of O'ahu) to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Circuit Judge Glenn J. Kim in April 2019. On September 17, his appointment was confirmed by our Senate with 21 "ayes" and no "nays."
Born and raised here in Honolulu, Judge Tonaki has been a member of the Church of the Holy Nativity since he was ten. Parishioners will particularly remember his mother, Jean Tonaki, a long-time Altar Guild member. He tells of going to Sunday School with his two brothers. Congregants Kathy and Carol Otani are his cousins. His son Brent is a graduate of our Holy Nativity School; Brent has recently graduated from college and is now serving a year with Americorps in San Jose, California. Jack's wife Sharon has a career in medical insurance.
Jack
has served on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the American Judicature Society. He has also been a member of numerous legal committees and task forces including the Judiciary's Standing Committee on the Rules of Evidence and Standing Committee on Criminal Jury Instructions.
Tonaki
earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa and a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco.
"I am humbled by the governor's appointment and pledge to do my very best in becoming a good judge and continuing to serve the people of Hawaiʻi," said Tonaki. He reports to us, "I will continue to seek the Lord's guidance in the service of justice for our community." Congratulations Jack!
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Almighty and gracious Father, we give thee thanks for the
fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those
who harvest them. Make us, we beseech thee, faithful stewards
of thy great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and
the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of thy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer page 246
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At our November Vestry meeting several Outreach initiatives were funded. The first one was our ongoing Family Promise project, where we gave $3600 to assist a family over the course of a year as they transition from homelessness to stability. The family is also assisted in finding their new home, applying for special programs to meet their children's needs and in learning family finance skills. On Easter Sunday in 2018 we welcomed "our" family that year to worship with us. There has been a photo of that family on our bulletin board. Our second family was a little shy so we honored their anonymity. We hope in 2020 that our next family will also worship with us. Because of program's success the Vestry also provided an additional $1000 for household items, toiletries, clothes, food, etc. for our family and other families Family Promise serves.
Next week we will report on our second Outreach initiative, the Prison Ministry
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December 8th Honolulu Marathon Sunday
It is that time of the year again. The Honolulu Marathon will be on Sunday December 8
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Because of this event our service time will change to an evening service at 5pm. The Happy Kitchen Team will be hosting a soup and sandwich supper after the service. If you have any questions please contact Fr. Chris or Mrs. Chandi.
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Holy Nativity School Advent Program
Please come and join the students of Holy Nativity School on December 13, 2019 at 9am in the Holy Nativity Church. For more information please contact the school office.
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Christmas Services at Holy Nativity
Please come and join us for our Christmas Services
- Lessons and Carols on December 24, 2019 at 6:30pm
- Christmas Eve Eucharist December 24, 2019 at 8pm
- Christmas Day Eucharist December 25, 2019 at 9am
For more information please see Fr. Chris
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In the 1930's the (national) General Convention of the Episcopal Church launched the Forward Day by Day Movement, producing booklets, to be used each day, to provide guidance for prayer and study. Many people start their day with these booklets, while others turn to them as a break from a busy day or before sleeping at night. The Church of the Holy Nativity subscribes to this program, but recently some have missed seeing the booklets. Alas, we failed to resubscribe on time, so those relying on these materials have been disappointed. Good news: our subscription has now been renewed and both small and large-print copies are now available again. Please see Jean Steele for more information
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The Annual Meeting of Holy Nativity Church will be held January 26, 2020 after the 9am service at 1030am.
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