THE PARISH VISITOR Nativity Youth Camp A Week in Review
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NATIVITY CATHEDRAL MUSICAL NOTES Summer Choir will sing for 10 a.m. services through September 3. Our next anthem will be sung on August 13. If you would like to sing, please join us on Sundays for a 9:30 a.m. rehearsal in the choir room! Fall Kick-Off for Music: Cathedral Choir rehearsals resume on Wednesday, August 30 at 7 p.m. in the Choir Room. Our first Sunday singing this fall is September 10. Those interested or new members are welcome to come to rehearsals on Aug 30 and Sept 6 to try it out! Children s Choir (grades 2-8) will begin on Wednesday, Sept 20 at 4:15 pm in the Choir Room. Girls Choir (grades 7-12) also begins Wednesday, Sept 20 at 5 pm also in the Choir Room. These groups will follow the guidelines and learning procedures of the RSCM Voice for Life course, that invites, trains, and nurtures young singers to not only sing well, but appreciate the music they re singing. Parents, guardians, please contact the Music Office for more information about these groups. swilliams@nativitycathedral.org or 610-865- 0727 x303. Cathedral Arts first concert of the season is on Sunday, September 24 at 3 p.m. and features the incredible Russian singers LYRA who will sing music from the Orthodox Church tradition, Chants, and Russian Folk songs. As you know, Russian singers have a very unique, solid, sonorous sound that will no doubt fill the Cathedral beautifully. Join us! (We suggest a $10 donation at the door) Page 5
Annual INCOME YTD Actual thru 6/3017 YTD Budget thru 6/3017 YTD Variance 2017 Annual Budget Pledge & Non-Pledge Income 297,135 295,943 1,192 591,885 DIT Investment Income 19,914 19,914 0 39,830 Hurd Trust Distribution 45,942 45,942 0 91,884 Other Income Sources 28,489 47,376 18,887-94,753 Allowed for Uncollected Pledges 0 12,672-12,672 25,345- TOTAL INCOME 391,480 396,503 5,023-793,007 EXPENSES Quarterly Budget Financial Status Report Q2 2017 General 300.141 306,141 6,000 612,283 Worship 41,352 40,852 500-81,705 Renewal 38,842 43,594 4,752 87,188 Evangelism 3,529 5,145 1,616 10,291 TOTAL EXPENSES 383,864 395,732 11,868 791,467 YTD Net Excess or Deficit $7,616+ thru 6/30/2017 Key Summary Points thru 6/302017 Pledge and Non-pledge Income is on target. Expense is under YTD budget. If you are not already doing so, please consider electronic payment for your pledge. You can easily to this via the Nativity website or just call the office for assistance. Definition of Categories for Financial Statement How we get and spend money annually Income: How we accumulate our resources for God's mission (Sources of Income) Pledge and non-pledged income: Gifts generously given by YOU! Faithful worshippers offering money to God's glory and to pursue our mission together. (Equally grateful to God for your time and talents given as well!) This faithful expression is the bedrock on which we spring forward in mission! Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT): These funds are Invested monies that have been faithfully given to God's glory by parishioners who have died, who through their wills and estate planning, have remembered the work of the Cathedral and left lasting gifts. These monies are pooled with other monies of congregations of the diocese with oversight of Diocesan Council, and managed by professional investment firms. Each year a small percentage of income generated by the INTEREST (only) is made available to help us resource the care of our properties and support of our mission and ministry. A portion of INTEREST is reinvested to preserve and grow principal to ensure a more predictable stream of income to help fund what we do annually together. Page 6
Hurd Charitable Trust Income: Priscilla Payne Hurd, a member of the Cathedral created a trust in 1995. In simple terms generous income was invested in a Trust. The Cathedral was named as one (of many) beneficiaries who receive a yearly payout of income generated by the Trust. A certain percentage of that income is reinvested on behalf of the Cathedral. When the Trust matures (year 2020) yearly distributions of income to the Cathedral will cease from the trust, but the corpus of money accumulated over the years by investment will remain, the interest of that invested monies (now fully belonging to the Cathedral) will be available for use in the annual mission budget or other initiatives at the discretion of the vestry. Other Income: Other income is obtained through fundraising events, rental of space to groups using space, individuals who give occasional monetary gifts for general or specific purposes, special offerings throughout the year, etc. The Third Millennium Fund* (TMF): In the year 2001, the vestry of the Cathedral established this fund. Monies in the fund have been accumulated through gifts, estate planning, etc. The Funds are in investments managed by the Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT). Each year INTEREST income from the invested funds are granted to petitioners to pursue mission and ministry in the following categories. Capital parish needs, education and training, outreach ministries and projects of the Episcopal Church at home and abroad. An appointed board of parishioners oversees the distribution of funds each year. Some examples of funded projects: Eagle Scout projects, New Bethany Ministries grants, education and formation programs, Refugee Resettlement program, Elder Care Ministries, Evangelism projects, etc. *Not an annual budget Income source but a great and Godly resource you should know about Expenses: How we seek to faithfully expend income in pursuit of our mission Our Annual budget is organized in the following categories: General The funds found in the General category represent the support of our mission through salaries of Clergy, Administration, Sextons, Utilities, Insurances, support of the diocesan wide mission through the payment of our assessment, as well as simple but important pragmatic items such as copiers, telephone, mailing, etc. All of what we do together finds its foundation in this category. Ministry design and leadership, planning of meaningful worship, pastoral care, formation and education planning, design, and implementation. Spiritual development opportunities, organization and implementation of outreach/service opportunities such as Homeless ministries, Refugee ministries, Neighborhood after school kids programs, discretionary outreach to neighbors in need, etc. The good stewardship of clean and kept property and spaces enabling the many activities and ministries that take place here, including the nearly 20 or so outreach oriented community groups that make use of our space. Connecting with one another through communications so that we can be aware and participating in mission, worship, and fellowship events. The support of the ministry of our Bishop and the common ministry of our diocese expressed throughout 62 congregations supported by the ministry of the Episcopate. Worship The funds found in the Worship category represent the faithful expression of our worthy and beautiful praise, adoration, and worship of our Lord through our common worship. The funds in this category support our music ministry through staff salary, music, guest musicians etc. The funds also support all of materials and items necessary to make worship opportunities sacred space where individuals and groups may encounter holiness and transformation in their lives. Renewal The funds found in this category represent the full expression for programs, opportunities, events, experiences for followers of Christ to grow deeper in a renewing faith. The funds here support formation, pastoral care, nurture, fellowship through salaries and programmatic funds for church school, family ministries, Youth Camp, Journey to adulthood, Adult Forums, and many other opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal for all ages. Evangelism The funds found in this category represent mission and ministry aimed at the spread of good news and invitation to individuals to grow deeper in faith. Monies here support a diocesan wide fund focused on outreach and mission activities, the invitation and incorporation of new members to the Faith and this cathedral, support of mission work locally and globally (such as Kajo Keji) and resources to spread the news about our mission through communications (social media, advertising, web, etc). Page 7
VESTRY SNIPPETS The Vestry met on June 20, 2017. There will be a special meeting in July to decide on the sign. We are grateful to Canon Michelle and Brian and Marie Mauro for the new camp site Camp Choconut in Friendsville, PA Next scheduled meeting August 25 & 26, 2017 for Vestry Retreat THE PARISH REGISTRY Baptisms 05/07/2017 Owen Lawrence Bancroft, son of Kelly and Ryan Bancroft John Thomas Keith Burke, son of Stephanie and Alan Burke 06/04/2017 Samuel Michael Kozero, son of Jasmine and Michael Kozero Raelynn Elizabeth Bishop, daughter of Stephanie and Daniel Bishop Mason James Levy, son of Renee and Allan Levy 07/09/2017 Savannah Blakely Catullo-Fick, daughter of Lisa Catullo and Jeffrey Fick Marriages 05/13/2017 Jennifer Alling and William Bradley 07/15/2017 Matthew Vernon and Lauren King Deaths 05/01/2017 Robert Spillman 05/17/2017 James Phillips, Jr. 07/18/2017 George Chapman Transfers In Sally Doocey from All Saints Episcopal Church, Phoenix, AZ New Members Lisa Catullo from St. Mary s Roman Catholic Church, Gloucester, NJ Page 8
SUMMER FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Join us for Fellowship Breakfast Sunday mornings through August 20 from 8:45 AM 9:45 AM in the Dining Room. Spend some time getting to know one another, checking in on one another! Free will offering (covers expense of breakfast and any profits help underwrite other fellowship activities such as Cathedral Night at the Iron Pigs). THE AUGUST LECTIONARY August 6 Exodus 34:29-35 2 Peter 1:13-21 Luke 9:28-36 Psalm 99 or 99:5-9 August 13 Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105, 1-6, 16-22, 45b Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 August 20 Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm 133 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28 August 27 Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20 CLERGY AND VESTRY The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Bishop Provisional The Very Rev. Anthony R. Pompa, Dean and Rector tpompa@nativitycathedral.org The Rev. Canon Michelle Moyer, canonmichelle@nativitycathedral.org Richard Sause, Sr. Warden rsause9@gmail.com Karen Boksan, Jr. Warden kboksan@rcn.com 321 Wyandotte St. Bethlehem, PA 18015 www.nativitycathedral.org 610-865-0727 Follow us on Facebook is published by the Cathedral Church of the Nativity. Articles can be submitted through the church office or to the editor at parishvisitor@nativitycathedral.org.