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Service Participants:
Click HERE to view the names and assignments for this Sunday and all the other Sundays of this month.
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Clergy:
Rector:
The Rev. Libby Berman
hncrector@gmail.com
The Rev. Jennifer Latham
The Rev. Robert Steele
The Vestry
Sr. Warden: Tusi Mayer
Jr. Warden: Austin Nakoa
Treasurer: Stephanie Ching
Treasurer Emerita:
Jean Steele
Members at Large:
Lila Johnson, Kim Garner, Ginnie Long, Catherine Nurmi, Barbara Coles, Justin Donahue, Jennifer Stikeleather
Ministry Intern:
Bill Heran
Office Hours: M-Th 9-12
(808) 373-2131
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In our parish, we pray for:
Mona, Lisa May M, Wayne, Heather, Todd, Kate, Michael, Ann, Joyce, Sandee, Doris, Olav, Linda A, Sue, Esther N, Agenhart E, Joern H, Akiko H, Antone T, Betty L, Tom D, Loretta F, Luci D, Dave K, Sheri G, Becky H, Brian S, Karen P, George E, Pam E, Raj, Renu, Eric, Katy, Mary, Arlene, Michael B, Elaine F, Lorraine M, Elisse T, Bobby C, and Gregg P.
AND all who struggle with illness and/or hardship.
Please contact the HNC office with any prayer requests
hncparish@gmail.com or call (808) 373-2131
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Holy Nativity Thrift Shop
(808) 373-3744
Wednesdays:
9a-1p
Closed Fridays
Saturdays:
9a-1p
December 50% off EVERYTHING in the store! $1 all clothing and shoes.
Last day open is THIS Saturday
December 21st.
Reopening January 15, 2025
Click here to visit the Thrift Shop webpage
For donations, please donate during store hours, and please do not leave items outside the gate after hours. Mahalo!
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Holy Eucharist
December 22, 2024 at 9:00am
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To join our Zoom service(s) online, Click HERE
Or Dial-in by phone at one of these numbers:
+1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 537 938 292 (No Password)
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In our Advent chapel at HNS last week we heard the story of the angel Gabriel who comes to visit Mary to tell her that she would become the mother of Jesus. Gabriel promises that Godʻs power will surround her like incense, and that Jesus will be holy and called the Son of God. I imagine that Mary is comforted by the thought that Godʻs power would be all around her, especially as she gives birth to a holy child who would be called Godʻs Son. Itʻs not easy being a new parent, and to also be the mother of Godʻs Son? That sounds quite intimidating. Even so, Mary agrees to the plan, trusting Gabrielʻs words of assurance.
What form would Godʻs power take, a power that would surround Mary like incense? Our gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will give us a glimpse of what that power would look like. It is a foreshadowing of Jesusʻ ministry, and is not a power appreciated by those in charge, the leaders or rulers of the time. No. The power surrounding Mary is revealed when she visits her cousin Elizabeth. Two pregnant women, powerless by the worldʻs standards, are filled with Godʻs Holy Spirit and proclaim Godʻs mercy and justice for the poor and lowly. Godʻs power surrounds them and prepares them to be mothers of two holy men; even though their future includes suffering, they declare how they are always blessed by God.
As we draw near to Christmas, may you know Godʻs blessings and feel Godʻs presence surround you with a power beyond the worldʻs fleeting power. And if you are suffering, may you know that Godʻs presence never leaves you.
May you know Emmanuel, God with us.
--Rev. Jenn
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HNS Advent Program
took place on Friday 12/13
The performances were delightful and the turn out was over 200 people!!
The kids will be off school until January 6th
Have a wonderful Holiday break and
Merry Christmas!
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Calling All Bakers and Sweet Makers!
Our Christmas Eve service (5:00pm) will be followed by food & fellowship, on the lanai.
We have many yummy savory treats on the menu, but we need our bakers and sweet makers to help with the dessert table.
Please bring your edible offering with you to the service, there will be a table to receive it.
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Christmas DAY Services,
around town.
St. Andrew’s Cathedral 10am
229 Queen Emma Square (Downtown)
Epiphany Episcopal Church 9am
1041 10th Ave (Kaimuki)
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church 9:30am
1801 10th Ave. (Kaimuki)
The Parish of St. Clement’s 9:30am
1515 Wilder Ave. (Makiki)
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 11am Procession/High Mass
539 Kapahulu Ave. (Kapahulu)
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LOOKING AHEAD
Bill Heran's ordination to the diaconate will be held at Church of the Holy Nativity on Wed, January 22 at 6pm, with our bishop, the
Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, officiating.
All are welcome!
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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 26, 2025
In the Nave
REMINDERS
Evensong Returns
Bill Heran will be leading another Evensong service.
December 22, 2024 at 5:00pm in Monterio Chapel.
All are welcome!
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Thrift Shop last day Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 -- reopening Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025!
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We need TS Volunteers to help us bring in 2025! Volunteers enjoy comradery, busy work, discounts, and don't forget -- first pick over the treasure! If interested, please contact the T.S. manager, Alyssa at hntsmgr@gmail.com
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You are invited to the deepening practice of Centering Prayer, a contemplative
Christian prayer.
We continue to meet each
Tuesday afternoons at 4 PM in Monteiro Chapel.
Our prayer is led by Carla Holt, a member of Contemplative Outreach of Hawaii and longtime Centering Prayer practitioner. Carla will offer a brief introduction to the method of Centering Prayer for those new to the practice.
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LOST & FOUND Items
We have some lost items in the office, please come by to claim them or call 808 373-2131.
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