The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

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1 Our Mission To know Christ, to make Him known, and to serve all people according to His example. Our Values (who we are) We are a community of faith that seeks to Live the Story of Christ as a: welcoming haven, caring community, nurturing space for children and youth, and congregation committed to serving. WORSHIP AND FORMATION SCHEDULE SUNDAY: 8:00AM Holy Eucharist 8:45AM 321 Contact Alternative Worship Sayre Hall 9:20AM Christian Formation 10:30AM Holy Eucharist *SUMMER SCHEDULE* 8:00AM Holy Eucharist 10:00AM Holy Eucharist WEDNESDAY: 9:00AM Holy Eucharist and Healing Good Shepherd Chapel SATURDAY: 5:00PM Holy Eucharist 2nd Saturday of the Month - 5:00PM Celtic Eucharist Last Saturday of the Month - 5:00PM Celtic Spirituality Night The Third Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, January 27, 2019 ~ 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. WELCOME VISITORS TO THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY If you would like more information about our life and mission, we encourage you to fill out a visitor card found in your pew and hand it to one of the Ushers. May God s spirit rest on you this day! Hearing Assist Devices: If you are in need of hearing assistance, you may find devices on the left table at the back of the. The devices are preset to frequency FM. You may also bring your own radio or ipod that receives FM and set it to FM. Sermons are available at as well as printed copies in the rack on the wall at the back of the and in the office. Additional parking is available in the New Street garage at 324 S. New Street and on street parking is available along Fourth Street and in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street. 321 Wyandotte Street Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Phone: Fax: Livestream of worship at Holy Days as announced

2 Voluntary (8 & 10:30 am.) Andante with variations Felix Mendelssohn The Liturgy of the Word Entrance Hymn (10:30 a.m.) Hymnal 408 Opening Sentences Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Pg. 355 Kyrie (spoken at 8 a.m.) Gloria (S225 at 10:30 a.m.) BCP 356 The Collect of the Day Celebrant Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 All the people of Israel gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, "Amen, Amen," lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, "This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep." For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 2

3 Psalm 19 (spoken at 8 a.m., sung by Choir at 10:30 a.m.) 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, * and the firmament shows his handiwork. 2 One day tells its tale to another, * and one night imparts knowledge to another. 3 Although they have no words or language, * and their voices are not heard, 4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, * and their message to the ends of the world. 5 In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; * it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. 6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; * nothing is hidden from its burning heat. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. 8 The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. 11 By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward. 12 Who can tell how often he offends? * cleanse me from my secret faults. 13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, * O LORD, my strength and my redeemer. 3

4 The Second Lesson 4 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--jews or Greeks, slaves or free--and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, "Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, "Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body," that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you," nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Sequence Hymn (8 & 10:30 a.m.) Hymnal 660 The Holy Gospel Luke 4:14-21 Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it

5 was written: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." Reader The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon Dean Pompa The Nicene Creed All Stand BCP 358 The Prayers of the Celebrant: Let us pray for the Church and for the world. In peace and in faith, let us offer our prayers, saying Lord, hear our prayer. The response after the final petition is To you, O Lord our God. The Confession BCP 360 Daughters of the King Service of Admission (10:30 a.m.) See Insert The Peace Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Announcements The Holy Communion When we bring our offerings to the altar, we bring ourselves. Through the offering, we respond to God s generosity with our own gifts so that the ministry carried on in God s name will grow and thrive. The Ushers will take up your financial offerings and present them at the altar together with the gifts of bread and wine. If you would rather make an offering by credit card, please text with the amount you would like to contribute (example: $50). Await a reply text and follow the instructions. Thanks be to God for your generosity. Offertory Hymn (8 a.m.) Hymnal 537 Offertory Anthem (10:30 a.m.) Now there lightens upon us Leo Sowerby Doxology Hymnal 380, v. 3 The Great Thanksgiving (Prayer A) BCP 361 Sanctus (spoken at 8 a.m., S124 at 10:30 a.m.) 5

6 The Lord s Prayer BCP 364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364 Fraction Anthem (spoken at 8 a.m., S154 at 10:30 a.m.) If you would like healing prayers, a member of our healing ministry is available in the baptistry area during the 10:30 a.m. communion time. If you are physically unable to visit the healing station, please notify the usher and remain in your seat after the service and a member of the healing ministry will anoint and pray with you in your pew. Communion Hymn (10:30 a.m.) Hymnal 653 The Postcommunion Prayer BCP 365 The Blessing Postcommunion Hymn (8 & 10:30 a.m.) Hymnal 473 The Sending of Eucharistic Visitor The Dismissal Voluntary (8 & 10:30 a.m.) In dir ist freude (BWV 615) Johann Sebastian Bach FOR YOUR PRAYERS Those who are in need of healing Marianne Moyer, Mildred Stoudt, John Weiler, Myrtle Leibold, Gene Novak, Craley, Jacquelyn Mast, Lillian Lewis, Anne, Dawn Mendez, Wes Vogel, Sue & Ed Koontz, Dawn Salo, Sandy Neipert, Katrina Hornberger, Aidan, Marybeth Chugg, John & Nina Howard, Donna Chockley, Patrick Leroe, Gwendolyn Jane Romeril, Carol Czechowski, Patricia Conn, Connie Strohl, Gladys Van Wyk, Dorothy Woodyatt, Jack Kitch, Michael Moyer, Ryan Hafich, Carl Nicholls, Rodney Rondestvedt & family, Russell, Kathy, David, Bobby Jones Those serving in the military and places of danger Stephen Hunter, Tyler Cluett, Robert Wilkins, Ryan Lockner, Christopher Burnside, Kenny Lange, Nicole Albertson Parish Cycle of Prayer Barbara Iannelli; Phil Ingle, Katrina Miller and Caelin Miller-Ingle; John, Diana, Meghan and John Inglis; Betty, Christopher, Brandon and Charles Isaacs The Church and the World of St. John The Baptist, Portland, Oregon; St. Andrew s, Allentown; the Diocesan Council; St. John Kim and St. John Kendiri Parishes, Kajo Keji; the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil; the outreach ministries of Nativity, especially ShareCare Faith in Action For our Partner Emmanuel in Romogi, for Pianaleh their Dean, and for the people of that church, that we may grow stronger in our partnership and in our faith The altar flowers this morning were designed by The Twisted Tulip. The flowers have been given to the glory of God and in memory of Susi Beer and in thanksgiving for Susi s brother David and sister Betsy. 6

7 Eucharistic Visitor: Laura Drum Monday Flower Arranging & Delivery: Jane Missimer Altar Guild: Terri Miller (Chair), Dorothea Barsness, Janet Martin, Maureen Schenkel 5 p.m. 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Crucifer: Ava Scattergood Acolytes: Gavin Andrejko, Kyra Storm Chalice Bearers: Peter Hilgert Kathie Klein, Kris Warner Sarah Norwine, Tom Edwards Lectors: Peggy Hilgert Laura Drum Kae Romeril Martha Capwell Fox Intercessors: Laura Drum Preston Smith Greeters: Tom & Beverly Eighmy Carol Yale, Meg Seltzer Ushers: Don Loring Raymond Arcario, Preston Smith Ray Orth Chip Montgomery Vergers: Earlene Miller Joe Mozingo NEWS and INFORMATION for the Week of January 27, 2019 Adult Forum: Jan. 27 Parish Annual Meeting Feb Rev. Dr. Craig Atwood: Mysticism & Julian of Norwich You re Invited Please join the Daughters of the King for punch and cookies on the slype after the 10:30 service. We are celebrating our newest member, Barbara Beal! Stop down and say hello! Thrift Shop Donations Needed The Better Buy Thrift Shop is in need of men s winter coats. Calling all Girl Scouts! The first and second grades of the Sunday School are ready to order cookies for our Cookie Party. Bring your cookie order forms to Sunday School Room 6. We will fill out an order. Inclement Weather Information Service cancellations and updates can be found on WFMZ Channel 69 or voic at Nativity Office , our website: nativitycathedral.org, and our Facebook Page: facebook.com/nativitycathedral Nativity Book Club On January 31 at 11 AM we will discuss Catherine The Great by Robert Massie. (Note the change of date.) The book for February is Why Religion by Elaine Pagels. Souper Bowl The J2A class will once again be participating in the Souper Bowl on Sunday, February 3rd. Students and mentors will be present at all three Sunday services with their soup pots in tow. Please consider supporting our youth as they begin to prepare for their pilgrimage next summer. Cash and check donations are most welcome. Please include J2A Pilgrimage on the memo line of any checks. Thank you! Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering Annual Meeting The annual meeting of BES will be held February 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Christ UCC, 75 E. Market St., Bethlehem. For those interested in hearing more about the program, you are welcome to attend. Reports of various activities as well as plans for the future of this ministry will be presented. If you have any questions, please contact Dn. Rodney. Night Songs Join us Wednesday, February 6 at 9 p.m. in the for Night Songs Compline, a sung choral night prayer. Candlelight, beauty, rest a peaceful end to our day. Want to learn more about Christianity? Your faith? Come join the Christian Literature Book Club! We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 to 3:00 in the Goodwin Room. The next meeting will be February 20. We will be discussing Explorer s Guide to Julian of Norwich by Veronica Rolf. Didn t finish the book? Come anyway. Didn t read the book? Come anyway. You never know what you will learn. Book choices for the rest of the term: MAR-The Hebrew Bible-Feminist and Intersectional Perspectives edited by Gale Yee, APR-Lving Into God s Dream edited by Catherine Meeks, MAY-Faithful Neighbors edited by Robert Heaney. Parishioners in the Hospital If a family member is hospitalized, please contact either the clergy or leave a message with the parish office ( ) informing us of who is in the hospital and at which hospital. ** Additions or changes to the Bulletin should be submitted to the Office by 5 PM on Tuesday. ** 7

8 The week beginning January 27, 2019 The Rt. Rev. Kevin D. Nichols, Bishop of Bethlehem STAFF The Very Rev. Anthony R. Pompa, Dean & Rector ( ) The Ven. Richard I. Cluett, Archdeacon-in-Residence The Rev. Canon Michelle Moyer, Canon-in-Residence The Rev. John Marcantonio, Interim Assisting Clergy The Rev. Rodney Conn, Deacon The Rev. Charles Barebo, Deacon Becky Berkenstock, Lay Christian Formation Leader Canon Stephen Williams, Canon for the Ministry of Music & Performing Arts Winston Alozie, Musician-in-Residence Tracy Eisenreich, Assistant to the Dean Peggy Bankowski, Administrative Asst. Bill Korp, Bookkeeper Jose Mendez, Lead Sexton Waldina Orellana, Housekeeper Tommy Leach, Housekeeping Connie Gilbert, Thrift Shop Coordinator Thrift Shop ( ) VESTRY Richard Sause. Warden (2019) Karen Boksan, Jr. Warden (2019) Don Appleton, Treasurer (2021) Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta, Clerk of the Vestry (2019) Victoria Aitchison (2020) Kyle Cole (2020) Tom Edwards (2021) Joe Hafich (2019) Harry Johnston (2019) Mary Mulder (2021) Werner Reinartz (2020) Meg Seltzer (2021) Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Available/Balloting Open Sayre Hall 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Annual Meeting Begins Sayre Hall 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Daughters of the King Punch & Cookie Reception Slype (Immediately following service) 2:00 p.m. Private Piano Recital, Sayre Hall Monday: 9:00 a.m. Flower Arranging Sacristy 10:00 a.m. Food Access Committee Room 22 3:45 p.m. Homework Club Welcome Place Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. Al-Anon Meeting Room 21 3:00 p.m. New Bethany Ministries Staff Meeting Room 22 3:45 p.m. Homework Club Welcome Place Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing Good Shepherd Chapel 9:30 a.m. EfM Room 22 10:00 a.m. Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop 3:15 p.m. Private Tutoring Dining Room 3:45 p.m. Homework Club Welcome Place 4:30 p.m. Choristers Rehearsal Choir Room 6:30 p.m. EfM Goodwin Room 6:30 p.m. New Bethany Ministries Parenting Class Good Shepherd Chapel & Nursery 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday: 10:00 a.m. Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop 11:00 a.m. Nativity Book Club Room 23 3:45 p.m. Homework Club Welcome Place 4:00 p.m. Personnel Committee Meeting Kit Hower s Home 7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal Bishop Gray Room 7:00 p.m. S-Anon Room 21 Friday: 10:00 a.m. Nativity Staffs the Thrift Shop Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild Prep 10:00 a.m. Thrift Shop Open until 1PM 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist SAVE THE DATE ANNUAL EVENSONG AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER TO SUPPORT NATIVITY YOUTH CAMP Sunday, February 17 th 5:00 p.m. Evensong Supper to follow A night of fun and fellowship! 8