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ADVENT WORSHIP SCHEDULE
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SUNDAY:
December 4, Advent II
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist – Cathedral
8:45 AM 321 Contact Worship – Sayre Hall
9:30 AM Sunday School and Adult Formation
10:45 AM Holy Eucharist – Cathedral & Virtual
12:30 PM Spanish Holy Eucharist – Cathedral & Virtual
WEDNESDAY:
9:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing - Good Shepherd Chapel
SATURDAY:
December 10
5:00 PM Celtic Eucharist - Cathedral
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Covid Level YELLOW — Masks optional but strongly encouraged for those with elevated risk: those over 65, those with weakened immune systems, or those at high risk for severe illness. The Community Level in Lehigh and Northampton counties is now MEDIUM, or level YELLOW.
Please see our website nativitycathedral.org for complete guidelines.
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FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Those who are in need of healing – Lillian Lewis, Anne, 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, David Drum
Those serving in the military and places of danger – Nicole Albertson; Carlos Xavier Orellana; J.D.; Oriana Marcial, Dr. Elizabeth Drum
Parish Cycle of Prayer – Matthew, Heather, Caden and Liam Hosfeld; Caroline, Paul, Paul, Allie and Conner Houck; Bob and Libby House; John Howard
The Church and the World – St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, Vermont; Calvary, Tamaqua; Emmanuel Kansuk Parish, Kajo Keji; The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East; the outreach ministries of Nativity, especially The Seamen’s Church Institute
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.
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Parking in the lower lot is reserved for handicap only. Parking is available in the upper lot, in the New Street garage at 324 S. New Street, at the Fourth and Wyandotte lot Sundays until 1PM, and on street along Fourth Street and in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street. | |
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
Meeting ID: 811 2302 4927
Passcode: 785220
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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 Kevin Siddons, D. Ed. People new to meditation and seasoned meditators are all welcome. Masks are recommended. | |
Adult Formation - December 4 & 11 - Come join Melinda Rizzo, a long-time Nativity member and published poet, who will explore “darkness and light” through the lens of Advent, the Genesis story, and current events in our lives. Bring poems to share in each session in an opening “slam” format, as well as ideas to brainstorm in small groups. | |
Christmas Poinsettias If you would like to remember or give thanks for a loved one by contributing toward the Christmas poinsettias in the chancel of the Cathedral, please complete the form inserted in the bulletin or email your information to Peggy Bankowski at pbankowski@nativitycathedral.org by Friday, December 9 so the names can be included in the Christmas service bulletins. Please include your name, the names of those to be remembered and indicate whether it is in memory of or thanksgiving for the persons. Donations can be made by check indicating “Poinsettias” on your check memo line or online at nativitycathedral.org/donate.html on the “Altar Flower” line. Volunteers will deliver the poinsettias to the sick and shut-in members of the parish after Christmas. | |
Youth at Nativity Fundraiser The Youth at Nativity will be selling hot chocolate mix to make at home on December 18th! You can purchase a ceramic Nativity mug with hot chocolate mix for $10 or a Nativity Tumbler with hot chocolate mix for $20! Click to pay online here. | Youth Christmas Pageant Nativity Pageant is being held Sunday, December 18 during the 10:45 AM Eucharist. (Please have your child arrive at normal Sunday School time of 9:30 AM.) Rehearsal is Saturday, December 17 from 10 AM-Noon in the church. Sign-up sheet is in Sayre Hall. If you have any questions, contact Jess Cleffi at jcleffi@hotmail.com or 484-695-2168, or Becky Berkenstock at bberkenstock@nativitycathedral.org or 610-349-5051. | |
Please note: December 24 at 3:30 pm
Children's Christmas Celebration!
A family-friendly liturgy with Christmas gifts, simple Carols, a children's sermon and Holy Eucharist
| Advent Open House at Diocesan House Join Bishop Kevin and the diocesan staff for our Advent Open House at the diocesan office (333 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem) on December 15, 2022, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Take a tour of the building, chat with our staff, and enjoy refreshments and fellowship. We hope to see you then! | Luminaria Night for New Bethany Ministries Saturday, December 10, is the 25th anniversary of Luminaria Night to raise funds for New Bethany Ministries. Rain date is December 17. If you'd like to purchase kits of 10 luminaries ($10.00 per kit) and/or be a Block Captain to help your neighborhood participate, visit their website https://newbethanyministries.org/event/luminaria-night-2022. | Christmas for Families in Need Each year our congregation supports families, identified through our partnership with New Bethany Ministries, by helping with the purchase of Christmas gifts. Please consider donating Target or Walmart gift cards in the amounts of $25-50 and bring them to the church office or place them in the offering plate by December 11. We will deliver the cards to New Bethany Ministries for distribution to families. | 2022-2023 BES Sheltering Season We still need volunteers to prepare and serve dinner, act as monitors for men’s and women’s showers, and to prepare “grab and go” bags for breakfast. BES is using SignUpGenius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0845a8a72fa0fe3-besshelter4 to schedule volunteers. Please contact Deacon Rodney deaconrodney@nativitycathedral.org for any more information or for help with scheduling. | |
Men’s Winter Coats Needed The cold weather is here! Our Thrift Shop is in need of men’s winter coats. Please check your closets for coats that you could donate. | |
Collecting toiletries for women at Bethlehem Emergency Shelter We will be collecting gift cards so that we can purchase a range of toiletry items for them. Please bring a gift card, or make a donation with this specified in the memo. Coordinating the buying will help make sure we get exactly what the women need. | |
Join the Women's Bible Study in 2023! Our Women's Bible Study is starting January 10, 2023. This seven week study will look at women in the Bible: New Testament, Old Testament and even some apocryphal texts! Join us on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:30 am in the Goodwin Room. | |
Food Drive for Fountain Hill Elementary Food pantry items needed: rice, canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.), easy lunches (peanut butter, jelly, ramen, mac and cheese) and canned fruits and veggies. Place in the boxes at the back of the Nave of the Cathedral. Or visit this Amazon Wishlist and order away! | |
Creation Care TIP of the week: Instead of Christmas gifts, make a donation to an environmental group, food pantry, homeless shelter, etc. | |
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Friday, December 2
10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 3
9:00 AM Altar Guild Prep - Cathedral
9:00 AM TMF Meeting
10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 1 PM
Sunday, December 4 - Advent II
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist – Cathedral
8:45 AM 321 Contact Worship – Sayre Hall
9:30 AM Sunday School and Adult Formation
10:45 AM Holy Eucharist – Cathedral & Virtual
12:30 PM Spanish Holy Eucharist – Cathedral & Virtual
4:00 PM Christmas Cookie Extravaganza – Sayre Hall & Kitchen
Monday, December 5
6:00 PM Evening Prayer in Spanish – Virtual
7:00 PM Prayer Bead Meditation – Zoom
Tuesday, December 6
6:00 PM Evening Prayer in Spanish – Virtual
7:00 PM English Language Class – Room 21
Wednesday, December 7
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 Room
6:00 PM Evening Prayer in Spanish – Virtual
6:00 PM Education for Ministry – Room 21
7:00 PM Mindfulness Meditation – Good Shepherd Chapel
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room
Thursday, December 8
10:00 AM Thrift Shop open until 2:00 PM
6:00 PM Evening Prayer in Spanish – Virtual
7:00 PM Laughter Yoga – Sayre Hall
7:00 PM English Language Class – Room 21
** Visit nativitycathedral.org for links to virtual opportunities. **
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