Prayer of Awareness
Light within all light
Soul behind all souls
at the breaking of dawn
at the coming of day
we wait and watch.
Your Light within the morning light
Your Soul within the human soul
Your Presence beckoning to us from the heart of life.
In the dawning of this day
let us know fresh shinings in our soul.
In the growing colours of new beginning all around us
let us know the first lights of our heart.
Great Star of the morning
Inner flame of the universe
let us be a colour in this new dawning.
John Philip Newell
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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:
Nov 10 - To be determined
Nov 17- Deputy Chief Scott Meixell & Chief Mark DiLuzio, Bethlehem Police Department
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Thrift Shop
The Better Buy Thrift Shop is in desperate need of men's clothing - specifically men's coats. As the outside temps begin to drop, please check your closets. Donations can be dropped off at the Thrift Shop during business hours or left in the boxes under the stairs on the lower level of Sayre Hall.
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Emergency Sheltering
The Cathedral is once again supporting the efforts of Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering in serving the homeless of Bethlehem. Besides the "odd numbered" Thursdays of December through March, we are also covering November 28 and April 2. SignUpGenius is being used again to schedule volunteers
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If you have any questions, please contact James Reader, Joe Tramontana or Deacon Rodney.
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54th Community Advent Breakfast
Saturday, December 7, 8:30AM (doors open at 8AM) at Moravian Village of Bethlehem, Main Dining Room. Speaker: The Rt. Rev. Kevin D. Nichols. Full served breakfast, beeswax candle service, Moravian Trombone Choir, Broughal Southside Singers. $15/person, $10 for children 16 and under. Advance tickets only. Cathedral deadline: Monday, November 25. Checks payable to “GLVCC Foundation”. To purchase tickets call the Church office (610-865-0727) or email
teisenreich@nativitycathedral.org
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Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers and substitute volunteers are needed to deliver baked goods from Wegman's Bethlehem or Giant Market, Rt. 191 Bethlehem, to New Bethany Ministries' food bank at 333 W. 4th St., Bethlehem. Currently each volunteer picks up the baked goods set aside for us in the morning at one of the two markets and delivers them to New Bethany where help is available for unloading the goods. The whole pick-up and delivery process would require only about 1 hour of your time per week. Deliveries occur on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and most volunteers perform one delivery per week. For more information on this valuable ministry please contact one of the current volunteers: Sue Snyder (
snydersue3@gmail.com
), Joe Tramontana (
jtramontana77@gmail.com
), Gene Witiak (
thehug.witiak@gmail.com
) and Karen Norelli (
ksnorelli@gmail.com
).
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Thanksgiving Basket Donations
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On Sunday, November 24, 2019 as part of our annual in-gathering, you are invited to share in thanksgiving by bringing a food item for Thanksgiving basket distribution by New Bethany Ministries. Please bring canned vegetables, canned pumpkin, boxed jello, canned cranberry sauce, canned gravy, turkey, boxed stuffing, and boxed mashed potatoes.
You can bring the items at any time before the day and place them in the basket in the Narthex or bring them that day. If you are donating a turkey, please do not bring it before November 24th. Turkeys may be put in the freezer on November 24th.
We will prepare the boxes during "Forum Time" while enjoying a light breakfast together on our annual in-gathering Sunday.
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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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Candlelight Yoga and Compline
The beauty of a candlelit Cathedral invites you to a time of Meditative Yoga, a stretching of the body and holding in comfortable positions while inviting one to “detox” from the stress of the day and hard use of the body. Follow this experience with the beautifully sung prayer office of Compline, an invitation to holy peace.
No cost – a gift to you, but please bring a mat and a blanket or beach towel to enhance your comfort.
Lisa D. Bryan, MA, E-RYT500, is a Kripalu trained Yoga teacher (18 years experience) with a degree in Holistic Spirituality. She offers Yoga experiences that are meditation-in-motion and breath based. Combining East/West wisdom in a gentle and supportive methodology is her passion.
Wednesday, Dec 4, Feb 5 April 1, May 6
8:00PM-8:45PM yoga followed by Compline at 9:00PM
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Laughter Yoga
Thursday, November 14
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Join certified Laughter Yoga leaders: Lucy Dadlani and Lisa King in Sayre Hall, for our monthly Laughter Yoga event. We’re setting aside the second Thursday of each month from 7:00pm-8:00pm to join together in the four elements of joy: Laughing, playing, singing, and dancing. This promises to be a super fun and healthy night for all. Be prepared to leave feeling better! All activities will be done standing or seated. No yoga clothes or mats needed. No cost – a gift to you.
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Tai Chi
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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 16 (No Class Oct 26)
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.
Thurs Nov. 14, Thurs December 12. (Choose one date)
6:30PM-8:30PM in Good Shepherd Chapel (Lower Level of Sayre Hall)
$50.00
Reiki Level 2 Instruction:
This session will allow students to further explore the principles of Reiki 1 to promote continued self-healing and spiritual growth. Students will be attuned to the second level of Reiki and learn several techniques to help increase the amount of energy given during a treatment. Distant healing will be taught so participants can send Reiki to others, anywhere at any time. (Reiki Level I is a prerequisite)
Wednesday, Nov 20
6:30PM-8:30PM in Good Shepherd Chapel (Lower Level of Sayre Hall)
$75.00
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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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Reiki Share Sessions:
The Reiki Share is a place and time where people, who have been attuned to any level of Reiki, can come and practice Reiki with one another.
When: Last Saturday of each month (Prior to Celtic Spirituality Night at Cathedral).
3:00PM-5:00PM in Good Shepherd Chapel, (Lower Level of Sayre Hall).
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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, Nov 24
9:20AM-10:20AM Goodwin Room
(Upper Level of Sayre Hall)
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TonyTalks
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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, November 8
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs Thrift Shop
Saturday, November 9
9:00 AM Altar Guild Prep – Cathedral
9:00 AM Tai Chi - Sayre Hall
10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 1 PM
12:00 PM Private Event - Sayre Hall
5:00 PM Holy Eucharist – Cathedral
Sunday, November 10
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
8:45 AM 321 Contact Worship Service - Sayre Hall
9:00 AM Property Committee - Room 23
9:15 AM Sunday School & Adult Forum, Continental Breakfast
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
3:00 PM Youth Laser Tag - Off Site
Monday, November 11
9:00 AM Flower Arranging for Hospital Visitations - Sacristy
3:15 PM Private Tutoring - Dining Room
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
Tuesday, November 12
1:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting - Room 21
1:30 PM History Group - History Room
7:00 PM Yarns of Love - Dining Room
7:00 PM Private Rehearsal - Good Shepherd Chapel
Wednesday, November 13
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing - Good Shepherd Chapel
9:30 AM EfM - Goodwin Room
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
1:15 PM Yarns of Love - Dining Room
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
5:15 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, November 14
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
3:45 PM Homework Club - Welcome Place
6:00 PM Acolyte Pizza Party - Room G1
6:30 PM Reiki Level I Instruction - Good Shepherd Chapel
7:00 PM Laughter Yoga - Sayre Hall
7:00 PM Cathedral Handbell Ringers Rehearsal - Bishop Gray Room
7:00 PM S-Anon - Room 21
Friday, November 15
10:00 AM Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop
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