July 29, 2022

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. We have been following the CDC’s guidance for masking recommendations based on Covid-19 Community Levels. The Community Level in Lehigh and Northampton counties is now MEDIUM, or level YELLOW. At this level, people may mask at any time but masks are optional when within the Cathedral buildings. Please see our website nativitycathedral.org for complete guideline. 

Those who are in need of healing – Lillian Lewis, Anne, Robert, Susan Mast, Carol Czechowski, Bebe and Jack Lockwood, Dolores Cauller, Sue Koontz, Peggy Hilgert, Marion Chapman, Martha Golfphin, Emilia Isaacs, Dick Barsness, Puddy Cluett, Blanche Case, Tracy Kehoe, Carol Trexler, Jon Knauss, Joanne Groenewold

Those serving in the military and places of danger – Stephen Hunter, Robert Wilkins, Kenny Lange, Nicole Albertson, Carlos Xavier Orellana, J.D., Oriana Marcial

Parish Cycle of Prayer – Chris, Heather, Amanda and Abby Eastman; Tim, Carole, Emily and Nicole Edinger; James, Amy and Josephine Edwards; Tom, Marion and Christopher Edwards

The Church and the World – Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Portland, Oregon; St. Thomas, Morgantown; Koiba Parish, Kajo Keji; The Church of the Province of West Africa; the outreach ministries of Nativity, especially The Welcome Place

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

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.

The Search is On! The Search Committee has officially launched the search for our new Dean & Rector. Please visit our website, under the Dean Search tab, to view our parish profile and application process.

Would you like to nominate a candidate for the Dean & Rector position? Please email [email protected] the name of the potential candidate, their contact information, and a statement (300 words max) of why your nominee would be a good match for us. 

Our Healing Ministry resumes at the Cathedral As available, there will be a healing team at the font and/or in the chapel available 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.

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

June YTD Financial Report click here to view

Food Drive for Fountain Hill Elementary Our friends at FHES are looking to stock up their current food pantry, as it is currently low on stock. Bring rice, canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.), easy lunches (peanut butter, jelly, ramen, mac and cheese) and canned fruits and veggies and 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 Creation Care TIP of the week:

Use washable cloth napkins instead of paper.

Maryann Philbrook, Curate [email protected]

La Canóniga Sandy Milien [email protected]

** Visit nativitycathedral.org for links to virtual opportunities. **