18 Years
Two years ago a group of us accompanied our juniors and seniors in high school to the 9/11 memorial and museum in New York City. It seemed impossible that these young people were not even born when the attacks of 9/11 occurred.
The museum is itself underground and on the site where the twin towers fell. It invites the visitor into the darkness of the underground and at once brings to consciousness the deep and firm foundation of those buildings, and the fragile horror of their coming down.
The story of that day is told in brutal truth. The despair and overwhelming grief of loss, the fragile nature of our human condition, the literal resonance of these words, “Dust to Dust, Ashes to Ashes”. The story of that day is also told in bold truth. The courage, selfless sacrifice, persistence, and resilience of those who responded to the day and days after. The story of people from around the world really, “coming alongside” and standing in with the grief, terror, and loss. Step by
step through the bowels of the city street and through the museum, it was
overwhelmingly felt by all, we were on sacred ground.
The day after our visit, a small blurb in the news reported that one more victim of that day has been identified through DNA testing. A whole laboratory remains on site working diligently, methodically, faithfully, to take fragments of ash and try to identify remains of those who died on site. Sobering work, yet to the families of those whose loved ones never came home that day, a strange but small comfort in a truth that will never be fully healed.
Memory is an unreliable companion sometimes. Yet what and how we remember things so inform our future. For the young people who were yet to be born on 9/11/01 I pray the memory of their visit to that sacred ground will humble them, I know it did me. I pray that it will bring to memory the fragile nature of our humanity, I know it did me. I pray that it will bring to memory the fierce courage and resiliency of the human condition, I know it did me. I pray that it will bring to memory the call to move forward in hope, I know it did me.
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Sunday Bulletin
For those of you worshiping with us via Livestream, below please find the Sunday bulletin.
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Adult Forums:
Sept 15 – Threshold Pilgrimage Stories
Sept 22 - Wales Pilgrimage Stories
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Journeying in the Neighborhood
Come walk the SouthSide neighborhood with us! It's a prayerful journey outside our campus; see what catches our eyes, hearts and minds. Just show up, wearing walking shoes, and we'll go together. Expect to walk 3 to 5 miles at a gentle pace. We'll end with seasonal treats and reflection at Nativity. All ages invited! Questions - contact
Canon Grandfield
. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays, September 29th, March 29th and May 17th
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Altar Guild Training
Want to know more about the Altar Guild? Want to firm up your knowledge? Want to help serve at God’s Altar? Come for Training Saturday, September 14 at 9:30 a.m. We will meet in the church. Front door will be opened. All are welcome!
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Past & Present Luncheon Program
Here it is, September and we are all wondering, "Where did the summer go?" Another thing that some may be wondering is whether there is a Past & Present Luncheon soon, and if so, when? The answer is YES and the luncheon is Friday, September 20th---as always the program will be at 11:00 and the lunch at noon. Our program,
"Navajos: Living Between Two Worlds"
and presented by Dean Pompa and Connie Andrejko, will allow us to journey, by way of photos and talk, with our youth on their amazing summer trip to the southwest. We are all looking forward to it and hope to see you there. Bring a friend. R.S.V.P. to Pam Bayliss at 610-798-7671 or Sarah Norwine at 484-239-5415 [note number change as she is in N. Caroline BUT is flying in to mastermind our menu!!
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Come and Sing with the Choir!
Former choir members, and any who already 'know the notes,' Sunday, September 22, 10:30 a.m. service. We're singing Parry's monumental anthem "I Was Glad." Come to a quick rehearsal Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. and/or Sunday, September 22 at 10 a.m. in the downstairs Choir Room. Logistics are simple, come up at the Offering, sing with the choir, return to your seat. No vestments. We'll supply the music, but bring your own if you have it. For more info, contact Canon Stephen. Let's do this!!
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Ushers needed for both 8 AM and 10 AM services.
If you would like to become more involved in Sunday’s services, consider becoming an Usher. Ushers are usually the first friendly face people see when entering the church for worship. This ministry is open to all people of all ages. Kilts are, of course, optional. If interested, please contact either Chip Montgomery or the church office.
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Cathedral Choirs
The
Cathedral Choir
rehearses 7 p.m. Wednesdays as we prepare weekly service music, Maurice Duruflé’s sublime
Requiem
for our Concert of Remembrance (November 1 at 7:30 p.m.), music for upcoming services of Compline (Oct. 2 at 9 p.m.), Evensong (Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.), Advent Lessons and Carols (Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.) and Christmas Lessons and Carols (Dec. 22 at 5 p.m.). Also, we join with the choir from St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre in making plans for a trip to England during August of 2022. Parents!
Cathedral Choristers
in grades 2-8 rehearse on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. and we welcome all new singers.
Cathedral Handbell Ringers
rehearse on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Gray Room – if you are interested in ringing with this gifted group, please be in touch with Canon Stephen prior to rehearsals since positions are ‘assigned.’ If you would like to plug in to the music ministry at Nativity Cathedral, please know that you’re most welcome and we hope you’ll be in touch soon. Thanks for considering it!
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The Philia Book Club
will meet on Thursday, September 19, in Room 23 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss
Rules of Civility
by Amor Towles. Bring your lunch! In October we will discuss
Buddha In The Attic
by Julie Otsuka. For the September meeting also bring along a list of the books you have read during the summer break. It should be interesting to see what we have read. Come join us!
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The Christian Literature Book Club
will meet on the third Wednesday of September at 1:30 to 3:00 in the Goodwin Room. We will be discussing:
The Power of Love
by Bishop Curry and
The Universal Church
by Richard Rohr. Don’t finish the book! Come anyway. Don’t read the book. Come anyway. You never know what you will learn. Book Choices: October -
Eager To Love
by Richard Rohr; November - Come help us choose November’s book.
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Cathedral Arts
welcomes you to a new season of wonderful music with the opening concert on Sunday, September 29 at 4 p.m.! Cathedral Organist Canon Stephen Williams will play an organ concert entitled TOCCATA-MANIA II. This is program is about pieces fast, loud, and occasionally 'over-the-top.' You will hear Toccatas, or 'touch pieces' from France, Canada, England, Latvia, and the US, some well-known, some completely new, and some based on familiar hymn-tunes. You're also invited to our second concert on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. featuring THE QUEEN'S SIX, the group of all-male vocalists who make up half of the Lay Clerks in the choir at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. These talented guys sing regularly for the Royal family, and their musical finesse will clearly shine through as they sing Renaissance motets, perhaps a bawdy madrigal or two, folk songs, and jazz and pop arrangements. General tickets at $20 may be purchased online at
Click Here
, or at the door for $25. Student tickets are $10.
Please don't miss this concert!
Go to
www.thequeenssix.com
for more info about this amazing group. For more info about Cathedral Arts, email
swilliams@nativitycathedral.org
or phone 610-865-0727.
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Monday Flower Group Volunteer Needed
The Monday flower group is looking for a volunteer for the month of July. 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.
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Bible Study
Come one, come all to Bible Study With A Twist Part One. We will be doing a book study -
Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today’s Revolution
by Katey Zeh, which shares the stories of biblical women connecting them to contemporary global gender issues. In doing so, Zeh speaks truth to women's oppression and erasure while reminding us of the sacredness of women's experience, wisdom, solidarity, and sisterhood. We will meet Tuesdays at 9:30-11: 00 a.m. in the Dining Room beginning Tuesday, October 1. Part One will end October 29. Part 2 will start after Easter. The cost of the book is $15.00. I will have copies at the first meeting. You can also get it for Kindle, Nook, and other e-readers. Let me know if you are coming and if I should keep a book for you. Call 484-515-6334 or email
biannelli@me.com
. All are welcome! Come join the Revolution!
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ECW Supports Cyprus House for Convention Project
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) has chosen Cyprus House Bakery for its Convention Project. Cypress House is a non-profit organization of St. Luke's Church in Scranton. The inaugural program of Cypress House will be a bakery which will serve as a prison re-entry program. The goal of Cypress House is to develop a viable business run entirely by those reentering society. You can contribute to ECW's project by sending a check payable to Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem with "Cypress House Bakery" in the memo line to: Diocesan House, 333 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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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.
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Nativity Cathedral
Home for Healing & Wholeness
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Our Mission: Nativity Cathedral’s Home for Healing and Wholeness seeks to awaken the wonders of our spiritual lives and nurture healing, harmony and hope.
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Tai Chi:
Rooted in ancient Chinese martial art, the practice of Tai Chi has proven to help manage stress, promote health, and invite one into meditation. Tai Chi practice helps individuals increase flexibility and mobility and can lead to a sense of health and wholeness in mind, body, and spirit.
Instructor: Mr. Tom Ardizzone has been practicing Tai Chi for over 25 years. Tom is a well known instructor in the Lehigh Valley, offering instruction at local colleges, Y.M.C.A. and churches for 20 years.
Saturday, Sept 21-Nov 2
9:00AM-10:00AM in Sayre Hall
$40 for 7 sessions
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Reiki
: Reiki is a Japanese practice and technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing and wholeness. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word Rei, meaning “God’s wisdom” and Ki, which is “life force energy”. Reiki is administered by “laying on of hands” and focuses on positive energy with restorative healing effects.
Instructor: Dr. Connie Andrejko, DO, IBCLC, FAAP, Reki Master. Connie Andrejko is a physician specializing in Neonatology and the Vice President of Medical Affairs form Onsite Neonatal Partners. Dr. Andrejko is a Reiki Master and has been practicing Reiki for more than 10 years.
Reiki Level I Instruction:
Learn about the foundation of Reiki and become attuned to receiving and channeling life force energy through the laying on of hands. During the Reiki 1 session, students will learn and practice how to give a Reiki treatment to others and to themselves. The history and principles of Reiki will also be reviewed.
Tuesday Sept 24, Thursday Oct 10, Thurs Nov. 14, Thurs December 12. (Choose one date)
6:30PM-8:30PM in Good Shepherd Chapel (Lower Level of Sayre Hall)
$50.00
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Reiki Healing Sessions:
For those who wish to receive a time of meditative Reiki treatment administered by qualified Reiki masters, these 25 minute sessions are an invitation for healing and wholeness in a safe and quiet environment.
When: Last Saturday of each month (Prior to Celtic Spirituality Night at Cathedral).
2:00PM-4:30PM. in Good Shepherd Chapel, (Lower Level of Sayre Hall).
$25 per session
(register and schedule a 25-minute session during that time frame).
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Group Spiritual Direction for Moms:
For moms of younger children (12 and under) and for actually any mom. Please join for an opportunity to gather each month to ‘listen to each other’ from that sacred inner space where we are free to ‘just show up’ and honestly name ‘how it is with our soul’. Punctuated by times of silence, our time together will offer a place where moms can ‘tend their own spiritual well-being’ and be on the receiving end, vs being on the ‘giving side’.
Facilitator: Marcella Kraybill-Greggo is a mom, a spiritual director, and a member of The Cathedral Church of Nativity. Marcella co-directs the Spiritual Direction Graduate Certificate Program at Moravian Seminary, while also serving as Clinical Director for Moravian’s MA in Clinical Counseling.
Sunday, Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 24
9:20AM-10:20AM Goodwin Room
(Upper Level of Sayre Hall)
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TonyTalks
:
Following Celtic Spirituality Nights, the last Saturday of each month, Dean Pompa invites you to a series of “TonyTalks”. Short (15 minute) talks on the topic of Celtic Spirituality and prayer. Learn about the Celtic Way, experience ancient forms of Celtic Wisdom and Prayer.
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Cathedral Schedule
Friday, September 13
Better Buy Thrift Shop - Closed
Saturday, September 14
8:00 AM Finance Committee - Room 23
9:00 AM Altar Guild Prep – Cathedral
9:30 AM Altar Guild Training - Cathedral
5:00 PM The Feast | Celtic Eucharist – Cathedral
Sunday, September 15
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
8:45 AM 321 Contact Worship Service - Sayre Hall
9:20 AM Sunday School & Adult Forum
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
2:00 PM Middle & High School Fiesta! - Andrejko Home
Monday, September 16
9:00 AM Flower Arranging for Hospital Visitations - Sacristy
3:15 PM Private Tutoring - Dining Room
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
Tuesday, September 17
1:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting - Room 21
2:00 PM Clergy Bible Study - Goodwin Room
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
5:30 PM Sharecare Board Meeting - Room 21
Wednesday, September 18
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing - Good Shepherd Chapel
9:30 AM EfM - Goodwin Room
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
1:30 PM Exploring Christian Literature Book Club - Goodwin Room
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
4:30 PM Cathedral Choristers - Choir Room
6:30 PM EfM - Goodwin Room
6:30 PM New Bethany Ministries Parenting Class - Good Shepherd Chapel & Nursery
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room
Thursday, September 19
9:00 AM Past & Present Luncheon Preparation - Dining Room, Kitchen
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
11:00 AM Phila Book Club - Room 23
11:00 AM Bethlehem Steel Vets - Room 21
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
7:00 PM Cathedral Handbell Ringers Rehearsal - Bishop Gray Room
7:00 PM S-Anon - Room 21
Friday, September 13
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
11:00 AM Past & Present Luncheon - Dining Room, Kitchen
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