THE PARISH VISITOR. ANNUAL MEETING EDITION Important Information Pages 6 through 11 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 APRIL 2010

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1 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 APRIL 2010 CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY The Rt. Rev. Paul V. Marshall Bishop of Bethlehem The Very Rev. Anthony R. Pompa Dean and Rector tpompa@nativitycathedral.org The Ven. Richard I. Cluett Archdeacon-in-Residence The Rev. Mariclair Partee Canon for Ministry of the Baptized mpartee@nativitycathedral.org The Rev. Joel Atkinson Canon Missioner jatkinson@nativitycathedral.org Russell Jackson Canon Precentor CanonRJ@aol.com Debra Smith Asst. to the Dean & Administrator dsmith@nativitycathedral.org Gail Goshert Cathedral Sec., Ed., Parish Visitor ggoshert@nativitycathedral.org Bill Korp Bookkeeper bkorp@nativitycathedral.org Ann Mickus Children & Youth Formation amickus@nativitycathedral.org Keith Painton Facilities Manager kpainton@nativitycathedral.org Joe Kelly Sexton James Keith K Meyer Sexton Inside this issue: From the Dean s Desk Wading in the Water Canon Missioner s Views Diocesan Events Tuesday Women s Bible Study 2 3 ANNUAL MEETING EDITION Important Information Pages 6 through 11 HOLY MONDAY HOLY THURSDAY 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist Chapel of the Good Shepherd HOLY WEDNESDAY March 31 9 AM Holy Eucharist & Healing Chapel of the Good Shepherd 7 PM* Tenebrae MAUNDY THURSDAY April 1 7 PM* Maundy Thursday Liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar & Prayer Vigil GOOD FRIDAY April 2 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM Prayer Vigil 7:30 AM Holy Communion (reserved sacrament) Noon 3 PM Good Friday Liturgy & Holy Communion (reserved sacrament) 5:30 PM* The Way of the Cross led by the Youth NYC Car Wash Norwine Scholarship Adult Forums Capital Campaign Kick-Off Treasurer s Report Past & Present Luncheon How & Why We Grow Annual Meeting Information Annual Meeting E-residency HOLY SATURDAY April 3 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 7 PM* Easter Vigil & Holy Eucharist EASTER SUNDAY April 4 8 AM* & 11 AM* Holy Eucharist *Childcare for infants and toddlers is available during these services

2 PAGE 2 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 From the Dean s Desk... Go on say it, Hallelujah! I received a letter recently from The Rev. Carol Borne Stewart, the director of the Hallelujah Housing project, a ministry aimed at helping families rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Carol was thanking us for our part in helping families rebuild there. You will remember that Eastertide 2008 the Easter offering was designated to help rebuild those affected by Katrina. Not only did we dedicate our funds but James Vorosmarti, then serving as Jr. warden of the vestry set about the task of gathering volunteers to make the trip to Mississippi and to take part in the physical, spiritual, and emotional labor of helping to rebuild homes for families. Our team sent from Bethlehem, I believe, carried the Eastertide greeting of Hallelujah to Mississippi. The message of resurrection, of new life, was and is never more tangible than when God s people follow the risen Jesus into the rough places of peoples lives singing songs of hope! Hallelujah! The Johnson family, one of the families who are home again because of the Hallelujah Housing Project. Our crew! James Vorosmarti, Beth Vorosmarti, Bob Lynn, Ray Vernon, Elizabeth Yale, Bernie Leroe, and Dave Simons As I m writing this Easter is almost a month away, and spring is starting to peek out from the melting dregs of a mighty winter. We ve had two sunny days in a row, and I m wearing sandals even though it isn t really warm enough for that yet-my toes are getting some sunshine and my mind is wandering to planning a garden for my backyard, even though there is still a large heap of snow slowly dissolving where the tomato plants will be. My spirit is starting to emerge from the warm, close place deep within me where it has been hibernating during the short days of the past few months. Like my frigid toes in their too-soon summer shoes, my soul is also rushing a little prematurely into the new birth of Easter and the promise of the resurrection around me in the budding daffodils and new green growth on the trees. It is hard, during these liminal times between seasons, between the darkness of Good Friday and the glory of Easter Sunday, to be comfortable in the uncertainties of the present. It is much safer to look back to the known and already done, or rush forward into the promise of the future, but there is value in staying put despite the discomfort. I think it is in that place of uncertainty, of the unknown, of what religious writers have called the tension of the already, not yet that the Holy Spirit dwells, and the Kingdom of God is laid open before us, and we come to know ourselves a little better in our relationship to Christ. And so, though my heart is longing for the hot long days of summer, I do my best to wait patiently, with Jesus, to see what new revelation is coming into being in the here and the now. The Rev. Canon Mariclair Partee

3 PAGE 3 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 VIEWS FROM YOUR CANON MISSIONER Old frail Mary, the too-large coat you inevitably wore no matter the season must have weighed more than you. Yet, every day you inched your way down that steep Fourth Street hill to New Bethany s Fourth Street kitchen. And later, more slowly now than before, up the hill you went again. Old frail Mary, reassuringly expressed on that soft face of yours was the gentleness of a smile too wondrous to behold. And the softness of your voice sounded of a tenderness Angels must have adored. Old frail Mary lent her loveliness to us, a motley crew in a place too filed with pain. But now her light is gone and though we ve been changed, it s not the same without her here. The Rev. Joel Atkinson The Cathedral office will close at Noon on Good Friday, April 2. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 6. TUESDAY WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY will begin April 13 in the Dining Room of Sayre Hall at 9:30 AM. The topic will be on the power of the tongue, whether it is a tool or a weapon. The seven week study is based on Mary Kassian s Conversation Peace, the Power of Transformed Speech and includes daily bible lessons, weekly video sessions, and small group discussions. Cost of the workbook is $20. Please call Connie Gilbert at to register. Diocesan Peace Commission Creating a Culture of Peace Learn to use our power for nonviolent personal and social change. Gather with others from the Diocese April 30 May 2, here at Nativity Cathedral for a spirituallybased, interactive and experiential training for teens and adults that will prepare you to make a difference in your life, your family, and in the world. The cost will be $45 for Episcopalians and students (scholarships available). To register, please contact Candis Siatkowski at or candiss3@comcast.net. The registration deadline is April 9, Upcoming Diocesan Youth Events April Province III Youth Event (includes Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.) Bishop Claggett Center in Buckeystown, MD For Youth in grades 9-12 who have already attended at least one Youth Event in the Diocese of Bethlehem April Christophany Diocesan Youth Event - All youth in grades 6 12 July 10 Bishop's Day with Kids Grades 1-5 The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss August 5-8 Diocesan Junior High Mission Trip Bethlehem, PA Grades 6-8

4 PAGE 4 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 Saturday, May 15, 2010 Upper Parking Lot 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date: May 29 Proceeds support Nativity Youth Camp June Treats and beverages available at the Nativity Café Entertainment by Nativity s Jazz Band (weather permitting) Norwine Scholarship to be awarded June 6 th The Jon C. Norwine Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually and provides a monetary award toward higher education in college, university or trade school. The scholarship was generously created by James and Sarah Norwine in memory of their son, Jon. Each year an award is given to a member of the Cathedral who has been active in parish programs. The recipient shall be continuing his or her education beyond high school. The Awards Committee is instructed to consider the applicant s scholarship, Christian service within the Cathedral, community service, and his or her need. This scholarship is intended to assist with the cost of higher education and honor the recipient for her or his achievement, commitment and service in church, school and community. If you have already received the Jon C. Norwine Scholarship, you are eligible to apply again. Applications are mailed mid April. If you believe you qualify to be considered and want to ensure an application is mailed to you, please contact the Church office. The deadline for submission of an application for the Norwine Scholarship is Thursday, May 20. LECTIONARY April 4 Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, I Corinthians 15:19-26 John 20:1-10 April 11 Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 OR Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 April 18 Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 April 25 Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30 ADULT FORUMS April 4 Easter Sunday NO FORUM April 11 Capital Campaign Kick Off Celebration (Cathedral-wide) April 18 A Romp through the Bible with Helen White April 25 Reading the Synoptic Gospels with Helen White PARISH REGISTER DEATHS Nancy Browning March 16, 2010 Deborah L. Gehris March 20, 2010 Adrienne Bruchok Selgrath March 26, 2010

5 PAGE 5 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 Capital Campaign Kick-Off SAVE THE DATE Sunday, April 11 for launching our Carrying the Vision Forward Capital Campaign to raise funds to (1) repair and restore our Cathedral and Sayre Hall, (2) provide an endowment source of income for future maintenance and (3) upgrade our communications technology. Plan to attend a festive brunch with fun, food and fellowship for the entire family. The Steering Committee Raymond Arcario & Bill Cauller Co-Chairs, Don Appleton, Betty Isaacs, Frank Lawatsch, Richard Sause, Sally Snyder and Bob Wilkins will have an exciting announcement to share with the parish. Mark your calendar and join the celebration! Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 2010 Income Summary Budgeted Pledge Income for Year $ 555,000 Disbursement Summary Pledges Paid To Date * $ 105,484 19% General $ 98,070 Parishioner Non-Pledge Income $ 9,401 Worship $ 10,754 Open Offerings, Space Use, Other $ 2,822 Renewal $ 18,521 Investment Interest Income $ - Evangelism $ 6,708 Hurd Trust Distributions $ - Investment Principal Withdrawal $ - Designated Funds - Ch Frm Leader $ - Total Income Received to Date $ 117,707 13% Total Expenses to Date $ 134,053 15% Total Income Budget for Year $ 873,837 Total Expense Budget for Year $ 873,837 *Includes $30,000 in prepaid pledges from PAST & PRESENT LUNCHEON by Pam Bayliss One of the enjoyable things about being a part of a church parish is that one is automatically part of a neighborhood community. You have your doctors, your lawyers, your Indian chiefs [oops, no, that was the big song at the Spaghetti Supper]. Anyway, the many facets of life are well represented by our parishioners. Our April Past and Present Luncheon will be visited by two shopkeepers in our neighborhood. One is handling the characteristics of Main Street on the north side, while the other is keeping her thumb on the pulse of the south side. Come on Friday, April 23 at 11 AM to hear Mary Mulder and Maureen Schenkel talk about what it takes to create and keep a small store. If we re lucky, they ll give us a peek at some of their merchandise, as well as fill us in on the life of a shopkeeper.

6 PAGE 6 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 Growing the Church: A perspective of how and why we grow our Church We continue a focus on the pieces of the puzzle that make for a welcoming Church. Again, what is your experience of the following as it pertains to our Cathedral Church. From Churchtoolbox.org Nursery Clean Secure procedures (children registered) Consistent trained workers Greeting team stationed Brochure explaining the procedures Atmosphere The atmosphere should reflect the tone of the parish. Will there be pre-service music? Prelude? Reflective or upbeat? Lighting: Is it appropriate to the mood desired at each particular service? Pace/Moods: The service should move smoothly and efficiently, without feeling rushed. Watch transitions between parts of service. How does mood change from Worship space to other Sunday programs? Are clergy and staff mindful of special needs? Smell: Coffee brewing? Incense? Flowers? Make sure any smells are positive and inviting. Not musty, Not offensive Decor What do people see when they first walk in the door? Is any information up to date and an accurate portrayal of the current church community s values and diversity. What are the decorations and symbols saying about your parish? Seating and space (Callahan s distinction) Is it comfortable? A church feels full when 80% of the seats are taken. Newcomers want the back pews and aisle seats. Train ushers and regular attendees to a few of these free. Clergy and other worship leaders Warmth and enthusiasm: match the person with the assignment Genuine Attire: not fashion, but grooming; coordinated; mirrors audience (formal to informal) Clergy or other speakers should assume that there s always somebody in the audience who doesn t know who you re talking about ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Cathedral Church of the Nativity 321 Wyandotte Street Bethlehem, Pennsylvania March 12, 2010 Dear Friends: I am writing to invite you to participate in an important event at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity. The annual parish meeting will be held Sunday, April 25 following the 10:30 a.m. service. The holding of an annual meeting is directed by the By-laws of the parish. The guidelines for voting, an annual meeting schedule, and instructions for absentee balloting are contained on the pages that follow. The annual meeting historically is a time where necessary business of the parish is conducted. The presentation of an annual budget, the election of members to the vestry, and the election of delegates to the annual convention of the diocese takes place. First and foremost, the annual meeting is a celebration of the ministry of the Cathedral and an opportunity for the leadership to discuss opportunities for the future and challenges presented to the fulfillment of our mission. A fellowship lunch will also be provided following the meeting. In the years to come, I look forward to increasing the emphasis on themes of our future in a context of celebration of who God has called us to be, as a community of faith, in the city of Bethlehem! In that spirit we will also focus some of our attention on the report from our vision work and its progress. I look forward to seeing you on April 25. Faithfully Yours, Tony The Very Rev. Anthony R. Pompa

7 DATE: March 12, 2010 TO: The People of the Cathedral FROM: The Wardens and Vestry RE: 2010 Annual Meeting ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE April 25, 2010 Note: There is no balloting Saturday evening. If you need an absentee ballot, complete the form below. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Balloting (Sayre Hall) 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m. Forum and Church School 11:30 a.m. Annual Meeting 12:30 p.m. Luncheon Please note the following about voting eligibility: Part I. Section 1. of the Cathedral s By-Laws reads: The members of the Corporation, who shall be qualified to vote at any election for Vestry members and upon all questions which may come before any meeting of the corporation, shall be all baptized persons of the age of sixteen years or more, who shall be worshippers in this Church as their usual place of public worship and who shall appear by the books of the corporation to have contributed to the current expenses of the corporation. ABSENTEE BALLOTING GUIDELINES FOR 2010 ANNUAL MEETING All persons who meet the By-Law qualifications for voting at the Annual Meeting are eligible for voting by absentee ballot. Please complete the request form below. All requests for ballots by eligible voters must be received in the Cathedral Office no later than Monday, April 12, Absentee Ballot Request: Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem PA PAGE 7 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 REQUEST FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT Mail to: ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST Cathedral Church of the Nativity 321 Wyandotte Street Bethlehem PA Please complete this form. Upon receipt of this request in the Cathedral Office, an absentee ballot will be mailed to the address indicated at the bottom of this form or ed if checked below. All requests for absentee ballots must be received in the Cathedral Office by Monday, April 12, Date: Name(s) printed: Signature: Signature: I/we will be unable to attend the Cathedral s Annual Meeting on Sunday, the 25th of April, Please send an absentee ballot so that I/we can vote for the following offices: Vestry members, Diocesan Convention delegates and Nominating Committee members. My/our address is: My/our telephone number is: Please me an absentee ballot. My/our address is:

8 PAGE 8 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 The Nominating Committee asked the candidates for information regarding their: Family/Household Occupation Parish Activities Hobbies and activities CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATE TO CONVENTION (vote for three) Married to Karyn. Together we have four children; Christian, Ben, Alex and Cameron. Government Director for the State of New Jersey Vestry, Senior Warden, Nativity Youth Camp Director, Property Committee, Co-Chair Capital Campaign, Budget Committee, Third Millennium Board See above for hobbies and activities. RAYMOND ARCARIO Enjoying retirement living at Moravian Village with wife Dorothy. Retired Scientist from Bethlehem Steel s Research Laboratories. Works with wife and son in family printing business (when not traveling) Chairman of the Property Committee, Usher, Chalice Bearer In past, co-chaired the Vision Committee, served six years on the Vestry (twp as Senior Warden), was a Delegate three times, oversaw major construction projects such as the Bell Tower Repairs and the Terrace Reconstruction and served on a variety of other committees. Also, President of the Board of Directors of Episcopal House. Extensive travel. My wife and I have been on every continent (including Antarctica) and we have visited over 100 countries. RICHARD WOODYATT (profile not available at time of printing) CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE (vote for three) EDWIN HART Widow with two grown sons and three lovely grandchildren I work as a part-time therapist for at-risk teens at Northampton High School My activities at the church have included singing on the church choir, being a Lay Eucharistic Minister, teaching YAC, chaperoning the J2A pilgrimage to Seattle, facilitating the Tuesday Women s Bible study, being on committee for the annual Women s Retreat My hobbies include plein air oil and watercolor painting, cooking, reading, playing the piano and Irish drum, Bible study, and going to movies CONNIE GILBERT Tom Thiel, Emily, and James Elementary teacher Chalice Bearer, Greeter, former Rite 13 teacher, Alter Guild member, served on the Episcopal Church School committee, attended the Legacy and Promise Conference: 400 Years of Episcopal History in Williamsburg, VA Outdoor activities: hiking, biking, bird watching, photography, reading JOY THIEL

9 PAGE 9 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE, continued (vote for three) Married to Dotty Barsness for 45 years. We moved from the Chicago area to Bethlehem in 1978 and have been members of Nativity since We have two grown children and three grandchildren. Karen is married to Ed Boksan. They and daughter Jana have been active members of Nativity for many years. Our son Erik, his wife Michaelen and their two young daughters live in Gaithersburg, MD. Educational background consists of four degrees including a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. I have been a professor and academic administrator throughout my career. After 16 years at Northwestern University I came to Lehigh University as Dean of the College of Business and Economics. After 15 years in this role and 3 years in the Iacocca Institute, I returned to full-time teaching and research. I retired from full time service in 2004, but have continued to teach part-time at Lehigh. Currently serving as Chair of The Third Millennium Fund and as a member of the Dean s Personnel Committee. Have been an Usher and Greeter for many years and served one-term on the Vestry ( ). From I served on the Board of Directors of Episcopal House, Allentown, including one term ( ) as President. Previously, served on the Vestry of St. David s Episcopal Church, Glenview, Illinois. History, foreign and domestic travel, walking, and enjoying classical music. DICK BARSNESS BOB WILKINS Wife, Katharine Retired Congregant New Bethany Ministries GEORGE CHAPMAN (profile not available at time of printing) BILL YALE (profile not available at time of printing) JIM MARTIN Our family of four moved to Bethlehem in 1998, at which time we joined Nativity. Mary owns Stone Soup Studios in South Bethlehem; Samuel is a senior in High School and will attend Ithaca College School of Music; Isaac is a sophomore interested in all sports. We all play in the Cathedral Jazz Band. Family Physician I have previously served on the Nominating committee and am active in several roles as a parishioner in the church service. I have been a trainer for the diocese in the Safeguarding God s Children Program. I am collecting and fixing fountain pens. I used to have the time to fix electronic items, computers, appliances and autos. I also like to read about many topics.

10 PAGE 10 VOLUME 68, ISSUE The Nominating Committee asked the candidates for information regarding their: Family/Household Occupation Parish Activities Hobbies and activities CANDIDATES FOR VESTRY (vote for five) BARBARA IANNELLI I am single. I have one son, Gene. My parents are both living. I have four brothers and sisters. One sister is deceased. I have 3 nieces and 5 nephews. Retired Teacher I teach Sunday school. I am teaching the Wednesday night children s program. I am a member of the choir, church camp staff member, church book club, quilters, lector and altar guild. I am presently in training to become a member of the Order of the Daughters of the King. Reading, playing games, doing puzzles, quilting, embroidering, and traveling. I enjoy taking classes of all kinds. I am presently taking the EFM class and studying The History Of God on Tuesday nights. Loving, supportive mother and sister Jessica Student Member of Nativity since birth, about 17 years. Involved with youth group, church camp (counselor), volunteer at Room at the Inn Emergency Shelter, acolyte and usher, currently a member of Vestry running for re-election MARIROSE SARTORETTO Wife: Melinda, Son: Adam Field Engineer/Acteon LLC I have been attending the Cathedral for 12+ years. I am involved with 8:00 worship (usher) men s group, adult forums, EfM and other events that come up. Hiking, running, woodworking, home repair/restoration PHILLIP E. RIZZO Wife: Christina (Tina) Bruchok Children: Jessica Rachel Farnschlader, Brandilyn Ann Greygor, Adrienne Elizabeth Selgrath, Christiana Mary Bruchok Grandchildren: Lance Farnschlader, Anna Farnschlader, Gavin Greygor, Peyton Greygor Employer: U.S. Silica Company, Director of Corporate Purchasing, 106 Sandmine Road Berkeley Springs, WV, Tel: bruchok@ussilica.com Vestry, Church School Superintendent, Church School teacher, Youth Group leader, lay reader, chalicer, choir, Cathedral Singers, Cathedral Players, Coopersburg Koinonia Group, Christian Education Committee, Forum Committee, Communications Committee (chair), two Search Committees, Diocesan Convention Delegate, Hospitality, Stewardship Committee (every member canvas), Nominating Committee. Golf, gardening, exercising, traveling, reading, cooking, listening to baroque and classical music, classic rock (60s and 70s), enjoying various ethnic cuisines. GARRY N. BRUCHOK

11 PAGE 11 VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 CANDIDATES FOR VESTRY continued (vote for five) Wife Catherine and I moved to Bethlehem area from New Jersey 5½ years ago Tried to retire but am now a Customer Service Representative for TD Bank in Palmer Park Finance Committee Enjoy working around the yard and tending my vegetable garden TED ALLING My wife and I live approximately 25 miles from the church Retired from both the US Navy and career as an attorney (35 years), am comfortable in public speaking situations, familiar with many aspects of banking, trust funds and investing, and have a great deal of experience gathering information from individuals Spiritual journey led me to Nativity about eight years ago, enjoy attending services on Sundays, Wednesdays and during Lent, participated in missionary work in Mississippi a few summers ago, presently helping with Discernment Committee BERNARD A. LEROE RICHARD SAUSE Wife, Wendy Sause Structural Engineering Professor at Lehigh University Member of the Property Committee, member of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee Coaching, playing ice hockey; gardening Statement: We currently face the challenge of conserving and improving our church buildings in difficult economic times while maintaining a focus on our core activities of worship, Christian education, and outreach to our community. I wish to contribute my experience in planning, thoughtful analysis, and working with other committed individuals to the vestry of our church as we overcome this challenge through faith and thoughtful action. My household is currently my husband, Tom, and myself [do dogs count?] We are blessed to have both of our daughters living nearby with their own families. After almost 18 years working at a gift shop on Main Street Bethlehem and occasionally subbing at Moravian Academy or teaching at the Discovery Center, I am retired. That means I have time to paint, volunteer, and entertain my two grandchildren. I ve been part of the Cathedral since 1983, actually living with my family in the apartment for nearly seven years. During the 27 years, I ve been involved in a variety of the areas of life at the Cathedral ranging from the fair through camp, the Communications Committee, Junior Youth Group, SSM KIDs, to being among the first few women who began singing with the girls choir, Past & Present Program/Luncheon, and chairing the Parish Profile Committee. The two aspects that have been a constant through my time here have been teaching 3 rd /4 th grade in the Sunday School and being part of various kitchen crews. It is because of my involvement with Sunday School that I also have been able to direct my very favorite: The Christmas Pageant. How awesome are the kids of this Parish?!!! My list of interests is too extensive to list. Voracious reading aside, I like to try my hand at many things; a sort of whatever needs fixing, doing, and especially creating creating with paint, cloth, words, deeds...even music, when I wake up the Cathedral neighborhood at 8:00 Sunday mornings by ringing the tower bells. PAMELA BAYLISS

12 PAGE 12 VOLUME 68, TERM at The Cathedral Church of the Nativity The Gospel According to Disgust The latest frontier in psychology is the study of disgust. Different than fear, disgust is the aversion to certain icky things that abound in our world. Thanks to being married to a psychologist, Fr. Matthew has discovered that our new scientific knowledge of disgust has a powerful resonance with the wisdom of the Christian faith. In fact, some of our discoveries have been prefigured by Holy Scripture and church practices! Fr. Matthew will introduce you to the study and treatment of disgust, and provide a fresh, if somewhat disgusting, look at our entire Christian tradition. E-Residency Wednesdays from April 14 to May 12 7 PM in Sayre Hall Dining Room The Rev. Matthew Moretz Creator of Fr. Matthew Presents The Parish Visitor (USPS ) is published monthly except during August by the Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, PA Periodical Rate Postage paid at Bethlehem, PA. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Parish Visitor at the above address. Periodical Rat Postage Paid Bethlehem, PA DATED MATERIAL-PLEASE DO NOT DELAY 321 WYANDOTTE ST BETHLEHEM, PA TO KNOW CHRIST, TO MAKE HIM KNOWN, AND TO SERVE ALL PEOPLE ACCORDING TO HIS EXAMPLE