March 17, 2023

Those who are in need of healing – Lillian Lewis, Robert, Susan Mast, Carol Czechowski, Bebe Lockwood, Dolores Cauller, Peggy Hilgert, Marion Chapman, Martha Golfphin, Emilia Isaacs, Puddy Cluett, Tracy Kehoe, Carol Trexler, Jon Knauss, Cornelia Miller, Judith Warner, James Reader, Lois Turner, William Bradley, Madeline Orellana, Cameron Arcario, Robert Stinson, Sarah King.

Those serving in the military and places of danger – Nicole Albertson, Carlos Xavier Orellana, J.D., Oriana Marcial

Parish Cycle of Prayer – Janet Leroe; Mason, Renee, Allan Levy; Tom, Heather, Joan, Robert Lewis; Robert Leyshon; Marie Lisby; Jim Littleton.

The Church and the World – Trinity Cathedral Little Rock, Arkansas; St. Gabriel’s, Douglasville; and Good Shepherd Learning Center; Kajo Keji, St. John Lukura Parish; The Anglican Church of Southern Africa; the outreach ministries of Nativity, especially Gideons and all who work for biblical literacy throughout the world.

For our Partner Cathedral – Emmanuel Cathedral in Romogi, for Pianaleh their Dean, and for the

people of that Cathedral church, that we may grow stronger in our partnership and in our faith.

Our Healing Ministry resumes at the Cathedral  As available, there will be a healing team at the font and/or in the chapel to offer prayers for healing, laying on of hands as requested and/or anointing with oil. If there is a team present, please do avail yourself of this opportunity during the distribution of communion. Shalom.

Praying our Light to Shine! Praying our way to hope with Anglican Prayer Beads. An offering from our Ministry of Healing and Wholeness.

In the 1980’s a group of Episcopalians set out in group contemplative prayer using beads. The experience is similar to the Roman tradition of praying the rosary but unique in that there is a more meditative focus. This type of prayer will deepen and transform your devotions into a richer spiritual experience. Yet more transformative is to do so in community with Cathedral companions and our friends! Prayer beads are not required. Contact the church office for beads 610-865-0727 or email

Prayer Bead Meditations: Monday Evenings at 7 PM

Live virtually on Zoom

Meeting ID: 811 2302 4927

Passcode: 785220

Mindfulness Meditation Class Mindfulness Meditation Class is being held in person in the Good Shepherd Chapel on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm! The one-and-a-half hour class allows time for explanations, three 20 minute meditations (a 20 minute Guided Relaxation, 20 minute Walking Meditation, and 20 minute Silent Meditation) and discussion. The class will be led by Dr. Kevin Siddons. People new to meditation and seasoned meditators are all welcome. Masks are recommended.

New office hours - Please note that the Parish Office hours have changed. They offices are now open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Set up a one-on-one meeting with Fr. Jon - During his first year at Nativity, Fr. Jon is looking to meet one-on-one with as many parishioners as he can. This is a great opportunity to get to know our new Dean as well as share your own story with the Cathedral's newest pastor. If none of the times listed work for you, feel free to email Jon to set something up. He can be reached at dean@nativitycathedral.org To set up a meeting click here.

This Sunday, March 19th, the church school children will be selling paper flowers that they've been making as part of their Lenten projects. Proceeds will go to the Episcopal Relief and Development fund earmarked for earthquake relief. Look for us after the Holy Eucharist 321 Worship and the 10:45 Choral Eucharist services. We appreciate your support!

Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. in the Goodwin Rm. Please contact Rev. Maryann Philbrook Sturges mphilbrook@nativitycathedral.org for more information.

"Support the Bethlehem Emergency Shelter by eating pizza!"

Monday Flower Group Volunteer Needed - The Monday flower group is looking for a volunteer. Please call Angelica Baez for more information at 610-509-0659 or email at angie73@rcn.com. Each week a volunteer from the group produces beautiful arrangements from the Sunday altar flower to bring cheer to the Parish Offices!

Creation Care TIP of the week: Consider joining a group like GreenFaith, that encourages faith communities to ‘care for creation’. https://greenfaith.org

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Contactos

Maryann Philbrook Sturges, Curate for Community Connections mphilbrook@nativitycathedral.org

La Canóniga Sandy Milien sandy@diobeth.org

Friday, March 17

10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 2:00 PM

6:30 PM Discipleship Group Meeting - Dining Rm

Saturday, March 18

9:00 AM Altar Guild Prep - Cathedral

10:00 AM Thrift Shop Open until 1PM

5:00 PM Eucharist Dinner - Sayre Chapel, Cathedral

Sunday, March 19

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist- Cathedral

8:45 AM Holy Eucharist 321 Worship - Sayre Hall

9:30 AM Adult Formation - Dining Room

10:45 AM Holy Eucharist – Cathedral & Virtual

12:30 PM Spanish Holy Eucharist – Cathedral & Virtual

1:30 PM Coffee hour for Spanish service - Dining Room

Monday, March 20

7:00 PM Prayer Bead Meditation - Zoom

7:00 PM LGBTQIA Spirituality Meeting - Rm 21

Tuesday, March 21

9:15 AM Women's Bible Study - Goodwin Rm

10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Room 23

7:00 PM Vestry Meeting - Dining Rm

7:00 PM ESL Classes - Room 21, 22 & Goodwin Rm

Wednesday, March 22

9:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing - Good Shepherd Chapel

10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 2:00 PM

1:00 PM Yarns of Love – Dining Rm

6:00 PM EfM - Rm 21

6:00 PM Easter Egg Painting w/Bryanna Joy - Dining Rm

6:00 PM Evening Prayer in Spanish - Virtual

7:00 PM Mindfulness Meditation - Good Shepherd Chapel

7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - Choir Rm

Thursday, March 23

10:00 AM Thrift Shop Open until 2:00 PM

6:00 PM Youth Confirmation Classes - Good Shepherd Chapel

7:00 PM ESL Classes - Rm 21, 22 & Goodwin Rm

** Visit nativitycathedral.org for links to virtual opportunities. **