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serving.

The First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Sunday, January 10, 2021

10:30 a.m.

321 Wyandotte Street • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015

Phone: 610-865-0727 • Fax: 610-865-0447 • www.nativitycathedral.org

Livestream of worship at www.livestream.com/nativitycathedral

WORSHIP AND FORMATION

SCHEDULE __________________________________

SUNDAY:

8:45 AM 321 Contact Worship

Virtual

9:30 AM Adult Formation

Virtual

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist

Virtual

12:30 PM Spanish Eucharist

Virtual

SATURDAY:

2nd Saturday of the Month -

5:00 PM Celtic Eucharist

Virtual

Last Saturday of the Month -

5:00 PM Celtic Spirituality Night

Virtual

Holy Days as announced

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VOLUNTARY How brightly shines the Morning Star Dietrich Buxtehude

ENTRANCE

HYMN 497 (vs. 1 & 3) How bright appears the Morning Star Wie schön leuchtet

ACCLAMATION & COLLECT FOR PURITY

Celebrant Blessed be God : Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from

you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

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GLORIA (S278) William Mathias

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON Genesis 1:1-5

In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 29 chant, Percy Buck

1 Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, * ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his Name; * worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; * the Lord is upon the mighty waters.

4 The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; * the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor.

5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; * the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon;

6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, * and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.

7 The voice of the Lord splits the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; * the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

8 The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe * and strips the forests bare.

9 And in the temple of the Lord * all are crying, "Glory!"

10 The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; * the Lord sits enthroned as King for evermore.

11 The Lord shall give strength to his people; * the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace.

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HYMN 121 (vs. 1, 2 & 4) Christ, when for us you were baptized Caithness

THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 1:4-11

Reader The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Reader The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. SERMON Dean Pompa

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RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS

Celebrant Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

People I do.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

People I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

People I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

People I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

People I will, with God’s help.

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Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

People I will, with God’s help. The Celebrant concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows

May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Form VI

Leader In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

Leader For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Leader For this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Leader For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Leader For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Leader For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Leader For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Kevin our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;

People For all who serve God in his Church.

Leader For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions

Leader Hear us, Lord; People For your mercy is great.

Leader We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence

The People may add their own thanksgivings

Leader We will exalt you, O God our King; People And praise your Name for ever and ever.

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Leader We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

Silence

The People may add their own petitions

Leader Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; People Who put their trust in you.

Leader We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Silence may be kept.

Leader and People

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our

Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

People Amen. THE PEACE

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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THE HOLY COMMUNION OFFERTORY

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.

Thank you for remembering to stay current on your financial giving. You may mail your offering to the Cathedral or give online at www.nativitycathedral.org/donate.html

If you would rather make an offering by credit card, please text 610-981-2378 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 ANTHEM Tomorrow shall be my dancing day John Gardner DOXOLOGY HYMN 380 (vs. 3) Old 100th

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer B

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Celebrant

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: SANCTUS (S128) William Mathias

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The Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with [ ___________ and] all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD FRACTION ANTHEM (S165) William Mathias

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

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AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

All My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though you have already come, I embrace you and unite myself entirely to you; never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

COMMUNION ANTHEM Set me as a seal upon thine heart William Walton BLESSING

Celebrant May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.

People Amen.

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HYMN 448 (vs. 1, 2 & 6) O love, how deep, how broad, how high Deus tuorum militum

DISMISSAL

Celebrant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. VOLUNTARY Postlude in D William Mathias

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Those who are in need of healing – Lillian Lewis, Anne, Wes Vogel, Richard Benske, Bob Willey, Robert, Jonathan, Fred Dronenburg, Susan Kelley, Jennifer Madera, Susan Mast, Julie Goodman, Carol Arcario, Carol Czechowski, Andrew and Kae Romeril; Lakina Campbell, Carol Rabenold, Debra Daniel, Belinda Tomar, Kevin Thomas Fitzpatrick, Caitlin, Laveenus Jalaluddin, Anne Buckingham, Jon Knauss, Jeffrey Simprini, Kim Gencarelli, John Iander, Diane Kuczynski, Eliese Blalock, Oscar Duarte, Jim Flader, Lindsay Kessler, Bill Krueger, Blanche Case, Raymond Arcario, Joseph McCoy, Eve Campbell, Pam, Tahnee, Art, David, Daniel, Judith Snyder, Emilia Turner, John McKenna, Mary Hair, Bebe and Jack Lockwood, Mark Chegwidden, Dolores Cauller, David Brackenbury, Robert and Rev. Gwendolyn Romeril, John Hilgert, Mark Filletti, Jeanie Earich, Gus Erickson, Gretchen

Those serving in the military and places of danger – Stephen Hunter, Tyler Cluett, Robert Wilkins, Kenny Lange, Nicole Albertson

Parish Cycle of Prayer – Jessica Lee; Esther Lee; Patty and William Lehr; Debbie Lerch

The Church and the World – Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, Ohio; Mediator, Allentown; Emmanuel Cathedral, Romogi, Kajo Keji; The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia; the outreach ministries of Nativity, especially Bethlehem Emergency Shelter

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

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 Norman Kent Putnam, Louisa Sayre Blakslee Putnam and Harriet Putnam Scarpulla. Altar Guild: Barbara Iannelli, Bonnie Kuronya, Maureen Schenkel

Flower Arranging: Jane Missimer

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NEWS and INFORMATION for the Week of January 10, 2021

Epiphany Prayer Opportunity “Praying our Light to Shine! Praying our way to hope with Anglican Prayer Beads.” An offering from our Ministry of Healing and Wholeness. An Epiphany invitation to learn how to make and then pray/meditate with Anglican Prayer Beads. 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! Register by emailing teisenreich@nativitycathedral.org OR by calling the church office 610-865-0727. Registration takes place from Wednesday, January 6th until Sunday, January 17th or until the experience has filled subscription. (36 capacity). Includes making your own prayer beads and regular meditation experiences, all of which will take place in community via virtual community (Zoom). Once registered you will receive an email notifying you that your packet is available for pickup from the office and sending you link information for the sessions on making the prayer beads and subsequent mediation experiences.

*When: The Season of Epiphany! Wednesday, January 6-mid February. *Key Dates: Register- January 6-January 17. *Bead Making Workshops (Live Virtual-Zoom) Monday, January 25 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 28 7:00 p.m.

*Meditations (Live Virtual-Zoom) Feb 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 7:00 p.m. (Monday and Thursday evenings)

Adult Forum- Epiphany “New Models for Mission” with David Copley, A Virtual offering from ChurchNext. Sundays, January 17, 24, (pause for Annual Meeting January 31) continues February 7 and 14. Live Virtually (Zoom) 9:25-10:15. While the message of Jesus Christ is timeless, its delivery methods sure do change. 2,000 years of missions work has taught Christians a lot, so that reaching people with the message of Jesus Christ has greatly improved. David Copley knows a lot about that, he serves as the Director of Global Partnerships and Mission Personnel for The Episcopal Church. In this course he offers four video presentations entitled:

Changing Paradigms Just Sit and Be Mission Based Around a Common Interest Adapting to New Models of Mission

This four-week session facilitated by Canon Grandfield and Dean Pompa features the work of the Rev. David Copley of the Episcopal Church, U.S.A. The groundwork and exploration of models of mission will lead to our Lenten study focus on the Cathedral’s own partnerships and experiences in global mission. Please register by emailing teisenreich@nativitycathedral.org

Group Spiritual Direction for Moms For moms: Please join on Sunday, January 10 at 10:00 AM for an opportunity to gather virtually each month to ‘listen to each other’ from that sacred inner space where we are free to ‘just show up’ and honestly name ‘how it is with our soul’. Punctuated by times of silence, our time together will offer a place where moms can ‘tend their own spiritual wellbeing’ and be on the receiving end, vs being on the 'giving side'. Contact Marcella Kraybill-Greggo marcellak2@aol.com for details & Zoom Link. 10:00 AM January 10, February 7, March 7 and April 11

Communion Distribution Sunday, January 24 at 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Upper Parking Lot AND 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Upper Parking Lot

Better Buy Thrift Shop is temporarily closed. Donations are not accepted at this time.

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Bethlehem Emergency Shelter The Cathedral has been an integral part of this ministry that serves the homeless since its inception 12 years ago. This year's volunteer needs are still available but reduced to allow for the challenges of COVID-19 and safety measures put in place. For those interested in supporting this ministry, you may visit the shelter's website, bethlehememergencysheltering.org and like the Facebook page facebook.com/Bethlehem-Emergency-Sheltering-828225094183940 to keep up on news and needs of the ministry. The Cathedral is scheduled to participate in preparing a dinner meal and arrange a light breakfast for the coming season on the odd-numbered Thursdays. We are using SignUpGenius platform signupgenius.com/go/409084da5a82ca1fb6-cathedralbes to arrange for volunteers to plan, prepare, serve and clean up. For the 2020-2021 season, the Cathedral's volunteer evenings are on the odd-numbered Thursdays until April 15. If you have any questions, please contact one of the coordinators: Deacon Rodney - deaconrodney@nativitycathedral.org James Reader - jim_reader@hotmail.com Joseph Tramontana - jtramontana77@gmail.com

Cathedral Connections A great way to re-connect. Join in small groups with other like-minded Cathedral folk for a time of connecting and enjoyment. Groups of 8-10 will meet virtually. Choose the group(s) you wish to participate in by the interest you have! Visit nativitycathedral.org for more details and to sign-up.

PARISH ANNUAL MEETING

Sunday, January 31st

9:00 AM Annual Meeting – Virtual Only

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist – Virtual

12:30 PM Spanish Worship – Virtual

Saturday, January 30

5:00 PM Celtic Spirituality Night – Virtual

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The week beginning January 10, 2021

Sunday: 8:45 AM 321 Contact Worship – Virtual on Zoom 10:00 AM Group Spiritual Direction for Moms – Zoom 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist – Virtual 12:30 PM Spanish Worship – Virtual

Monday: No Staff in Office – Staff working remotely

Tuesday: 9:00 AM Staff in office until 2:00 PM (No visitors without appointment) 3:30 PM Budget Meeting – Zoom 5:30 PM Heart Rhythm Meditation – Virtual on Zoom

Wednesday: 9:00 AM Staff in office until 2:00 PM (No visitors without appointment) 7:00 PM Mindfulness Meditation – Facebook

Thursday: 9:00 AM Staff in office until 2:00 PM (No visitors without appointment)

Friday: No Staff in Office – Staff working remotely

Saturday: 8:00 AM Finance Committee Meeting – Room 23 9:00 AM Altar Guild Prep – Cathedral ** Not listed are the many groups meeting virtually and the Cathedral Connections. Visit nativitycathedral.org for more details. **

COPYRIGHT PERMISSION: From The Hymnal 1982 Copyright © Church Publishing, Inc. Hymns S128, S165, S278, 121, 448 and 497. Used by permission. Rite Stuff License #R20F-01384-7594.

The Rt. Rev. Kevin D. Nichols,

Bishop of Bethlehem

STAFF

The Very Rev. Anthony R. Pompa,

Dean & Rector (610-417-3063)

tpompa@nativitycathedral.org

The Rev. Canon Dale T. Grandfield

Canon Missioner (484-892-7659)

dgrandfield@nativitycathedral.org

The Ven. Richard I. Cluett,

Archdeacon-in-Residence

rick.cluett@gmail.com

The Rev. Canon Michelle Moyer,

Canon-in-Residence

mmoyer115@gmail.com

The Rev. Rodney Conn, Deacon

deaconrodney@nativitycathedral.org

The Rev. Charles Barebo, Deacon

charliebarebo@otterbine.com

Becky Berkenstock, Lay Christian

Formation Leader

bberkenstock@nativitycathedral.org

Canon Stephen Williams, Canon for

the Ministry of Music & Performing

Arts

swilliams@nativitycathedral.org

Winston Alozie, Musician-in-Residence

walozie87@hotmail.com

Tracy Eisenreich, Assistant to the Dean

teisenreich@nativitycathedral.org

Peggy Bankowski, Administrative Asst.

pbankowski@nativitycathedral.org

Bill Korp, Bookkeeper

bkorp@nativitycathedral.org

Jose Mendez, Lead Sexton

jmendez@nativitycathedral.org

Waldina Orellana, Housekeeper

Tommy Leach, Housekeeping

Maria Flores-Barahona, Housekeeping

Connie Gilbert, Thrift Shop

Coordinator

Thrift Shop (610-867-6764)

VESTRY

Richard Sause, Sr. Warden (2022)

Karen Boksan, Jr. Warden (2022)

Don Appleton, Treasurer (2021)

Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta, Clerk of the

Vestry (2022)

Raymond Arcario (2023)

Siobhan Ardizzone (2023)

Rob Curzi (2023)

Tom Edwards (2021)

Joe Mozingo (2022)

Mary Mulder (2021)

Meg Seltzer (2021)

Barbara Solito (2023)