CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Sunday Holy Eucharist - 8 & 10 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Tuesday—11:30 a.m.

NURSERY AVAILABLE

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

OFFICE HOURS

Mon. thru Fri. - 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Parish Office 781-335-2030 Rector 781-974-7392

E- Mail:

office@holynativityweymouth.org

WEBSITE:

www.holynativityweymouth.org

The Rev. Harold G. Birkenhead, Rector The Rev. Brad Hultman, Asst. Priest

Casey Hannan, Organist & Choirmaster Peg Driscoll, Secretary Bob Thomas, Sexton Brian Smith, Warden

Steve Williams, Warden

D O N ’T F O R G E T

Y O U R C H U R C H

O V E R T H E S U M M E R

Our lovely and quickly pro-ducing Community Garden al-so needs tending, plucking and enjoying the fruits (vegetables) of our labor. Last year, we pro-duced an abundance of many vegetables, so feel free to pick at your choosing. Remember to keep your eye on the calendar of events so you won’t miss for instance, the Rusty Skippers Band who will be presenting a concert on June 3rd at 2pm. The Pentecost celebration on Sunday, June 4th, when our children and Diana Blakeley-Smith will be planting gerani-ums. Ministries will be ending on June 11th and so we will cel-ebrate all ministries with the year ending cookout after the 10am service. Also keep in mind that Summer is a time when the financial needs are greatest; so you may want to give in advance when you’re away so that out treasur-er, Jim Kimball, doesn’t have to reshuffle the books. Summer is a lot of fun, no doubt, and I do hope that many of you get away for some relaxation, but do re-member to stay connected to God and to your church family. Have a great time when away but don’t forget to give thanks to God for all he has given us, especially our lovely Parish of Holy Nativity. Blessings, Fr. Harry

Summertime features a lot of family vacations, travel, slow-ing of routines, and just men-tion the word summer and most people begin to imagine the beach, cool drinks and any-thing but the “norm”. All too often, there is that ...“Summer break” from church and some-time even from our spiritual devotions. An old and wise priest once told me to always remind my congregation be-fore Summer begins to have a good Summer and although they may take a holiday from Church, don’t take one from Jesus. Everyone needs to get away from time to time, includ-ing your priests, but we always should remember that the mis-sion of your church does not stop for the summer and there are still many activities that will be going on. In fact, try to remember that our service schedule remains the same, 8:00 am and 10:00 am, and there is always a reflection on the scripture or some educa-tional activity during Coffee Hour.

Volume 25 Issue 6 June 2017

HOLY HAPPENINGS

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From the Wardens

From the Wardens

Wardens’ Report

We can finally say “Welcome to

Summer”. It is not only designated by our calendars, but by the fact that the Church School is ending

for the summer and the choir will also be taking a well earned rest from regular music duties. Even

though things are winding up for the summer, it will be a semi-busy time for the vestry as we address

some small but necessary projects to be taken care of soon.

In our May vestry meeting, we addressed the window project for

our beautiful stained glass win-dows. Some have and are losing the putty that helps seal them and

protect the glass overall. Thanks to Jim Kimball for getting some esti-mates for this very delicate and

specialized work. As we heard at the meeting, some glass compa-nies will not touch a job like this

while others have estimates that vary in many thousands of dollars. A decision will be made shortly to have the work done that will in-

clude replacing the putty and the plexi-glass like covers that protect the windows from the elements.

We are also looking into having the parking lot sealed and re-lined along with some other asphalt re-

pairs and that will probably hap-pen in early summer. Again, esti-mates vary from different compa-

nies.

Along with this, the wardens will do our property walk around be-fore the next vestry meeting and

make a list as we try to do each year, and hopefully this year the list will be short. We are also

working on some property items (con’t next column)

Adult Education

Next Topic

Fr. Harry and I have discussed a brief adult education program over the summer. Given that we live in a complex world, there may be things of con-cern to you that we can possibly discuss, while hopefully maintain-ing a positive attitude. Are there any particular subjects anyone would like to study? The topic could be Bible study, the Book of Common Prayer, history, theology or anything you wish. Customarily, Fr. Harry and I choose the subject, but it would be good to have your ideas for future programs. Please share your ideas with me, Fr. Brad, so we can develop a pro-gram that interests you. Please call me on my cell phone at 617.909.2422 or speak to me at church. God bless, Fr. Brad

Wardens’ Report (con’t) to insure the grounds are well taken care of. You will soon see the new chairs that were purchased here at the church to replace the old and worn metal chairs. As always, if there is a ministry that you would like to be in-volved with or a committee or an event, just let the clergy or any member of the vestry know. We hope that you and your family have a safe and happy summer and we look for-ward to seeing you in Church. May God continue to bless you. Peace, Brian Smith & Steven Williams Co-Wardens

Holly Fair

Preparations are already under-way for this year’s annual Holly Fair on November 10-11. The committee held it’s first meet-ing. The crafters are gathering on Thursday mornings. The Knit Wits have also met. If you would like to help out with the silent auction, please contact Terri Williams at 781.252.9221 or by email at Terriw51@comcast.net. If you would like to volunteer or donate your time, treasure or talent, please contact the church office.

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Worship

Assistance If you assistant with Sunday ser-vices (lay reader, usher, acolyte, healing station), please let the office know your summer avail-ability for scheduling. Thank you!

Altar Flowers

and the Sanctuary

Lamp Candle

Altar flowers in memory of a loved one can be requested by contacting Patty Donovan at 781.337.9164, by email at patri-ciald_60@yahoo.com or by put-ting the name and date of the re-quest into one of the bright yellow envelopes located throughout the church. The donation for altar flowers is $20. Also, if you want to commemorate a special occasion such as a birth-day, anniversary, graduation, etc., you can request the Sanctuary Lamp be lit for that occasion. The cost for the Sanctuary Lamp is $5 and can also be requested in the same manner as altar flowers. Please call Kathy Midi at 781.424.0803 if you have any questions.

From the Wardens

From the Wardens

Recipe Corner From “Bountiful New Beginnings”

CHICKEN WINGS FOR A CROWD

1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. white sugar 2 1/4 c. light soy sauce 16 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely 15 lb. chicken wings, pinions re-moved and separated into 2 joints In large bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add wings and toss with marinade so they are coated all over. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Line rimmed baking sheets with foil and places wings in single layer. Cook in preheated 350 degree over for 1 hour, turning then over once or twice. Serve at once as an hors d’oeuvre or part of main meal. Submitted by Jean Hirtle

Symbolism of the

Dove

The turtle dove was first men-tioned in the scripture in Genesis 8:8. Noah sent out a dove to see if the waters had receded from the earth. He had previously sent out a raven. The contrast of the two birds could not be more different.

Ravens are excellent flyers, like hawks, and when it was sent out it would have survived by eating floating carrion, using the carrion as a perch.

Doves, however, are not flesh eat-ers but eat grain seed and grasses, and won't land on anything dead. It brought back an olive branch, which is the symbol of peace. The Holy Spirit is the spirit of Life and cannot associate with anything "dead". The dove symbolizes puri-ty. Refer to Matt. 10: 16, "be wary as serpents, innocent as doves." The Holy Spirit is, of course, pure and holy.

Doves don't sing, they have a low, soft coo, a mournful sound. The Holy Spirit can be grieved and quenched by the sinful lifestyle of a believer. Eph: 4 v 30:And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.

The Holy Spirit is gentle. So, too, doves do not attack other birds or steal food from them, but the raven does.

Finally, doves mate for life, a rep-resentation of the great faithful-ness, love and constancy of the Holy Spirit. www.quora.com/How-does-a-dove-represent-the-holy-spirit

Home Communion

If you or a loved one is unable to get to church to celebrate the Eucharist at any time during the year, please call the office at 781-335-2030 to schedule a Home Communion with Fr. Harry of Fr. Brad. The visit will be ar-ranged at your convenience.

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From the Wardens

From the Wardens

Women’s Evening

Group

WEG’s final meeting before the summer will be a pot luck dinner on Thursday, June 22, at 6pm. All women are invited! Over the summer, WEG would like to continue to have sweaters made for the children in South Af-rica. In addition, we would like to have fleece blankets (the kind with tied edges) donated. These are do-nated to South Shore Hospital Pe-diatrics unit and are very much appreciated. We donate them in memory of Dona Kimball under the name of Dona's Kozy Korner. Any and all donations are wel-come.

Spring, 2018 A group trip to Holland and Belgium is planned for April, 2018. Accommodations will be on a 140-164 passenger ship designed for American travelers. We will travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam, with stops in Brussels, Ghent and more! Dates

Main trip leaves the US on: April 8, 2018

Main trip returns to US on: April 19, 2018

Optional Bruges Pre-Trip leaves the US on: April 05, 2018 and optional Berlin Post-trip returns to US on: April 22, 2018 Pricing

Main trip: $2795 per per-son (please note this is the lead in cruise only price for the Prelude Deck Category G)

Airfare from Boston (BOS): $700 per person

Optional Bruges Pre-Trip: $645 per person

Optional Berlin Post-trip: $795 per person Note: No single cabins are available.

Coffee Hour Hosts

Needed

Please sign up on the Coffee Hour sheet in the Asher-Stoddard Hall. If you have any questions, please call Ed Muller at 781-337-7165.

Sunday School

Diana Blakely-Smith has asked if the Sunday school children would like to help plant the gera-niums around the church grounds on Pentecost Sunday, June 4th. If you would like to help do some gardening, wear or bring some gardening clothes and we will get started during the 10:00 service. If you have some gardening tools bring those along too! The last day of Sunday school will be on June 11th. We will have some fun treats and games as we wind down from a very busy year. I would like to thank Shirley Devore, Sheila DeMore, Michelle Patel, and Betsy Hosea for all of their help and assistance this year. I am very grateful to be blessed with such wonderful peo-ple to help me lead a successful Sunday school program. I also want to thank the kids for coming on Sunday mornings with smil-ing faces, lots of energy, and a willingness to be open to God’s word. I would also like to thank the pa-

rishioners of the church for all of

their love and support over the

last year. Your generous dona-

tions for the children in South

Africa, your kind words of en-

couragement on Sunday morn-

ings and your willingness to help

with any request continues to

amaze me and fills me with love

and gratitude to be a part of this

wonderful church family.

Food First

Sunday

Food First Sunday. will be Sun-day, June 4. The pantry would appreciate donations of combi-nation meals (Hamburger Help-er). Thank you for your continued generosity.

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It seemed almost impossi-

From the Wardens

It seemed almost impossi-

As a Parish,

We pray for:

Adam Rubinski Barbara Gill

Christine Tempesta Devin

Elana Brant Ellie Gowen

Eric Harry Maynard Hazel Brunelle Jack Crandall

John & Billie Greene John Judy

Karen Katie Westhaver

Ken Kim

Madelyn Ward Maggie Marie

Marion Michael

Myrtle Perkins Nancy Paige

Phil Stephan Phyllis

Ray Thorne Rich G.

Rick Rocky

Tommy Chadbourne

From the Wardens

Tuesday Morning

Eucharist

and Luncheon Don’t forget about the mid-week Eucharist celebrated on Tuesday mornings at 11:30. If your schedule permits, it is a wonderful oppor-tunity for quiet worship and reflec-tion. The service is followed by a light lunch and always good com-pany and cheerful conversation. You don’t have be a member of the parish or even an Episcopalian to participate. Everyone is welcome, so invite your friends!

Newsletter

Deadline

The deadline for JULY/ AU-GUST 2017 Holy Happenings will be Thursday, June 15. Articles may be submitted via snail mail, dropped off in the bin on the office door or sent by email to the church office. Thank you.

Vestry The next Vestry meeting will be Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 7:30 pm following a service of Compline at 7:00 pm.

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HOLY HAPPENINGS

Church of the Holy Nativity 8 Nevin Road South Weymouth, MA 02190 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Inside This Issue * Don’t Forget Your Church Page 1 * Adult Education Page 2 * Warden’s Report Page 2

MAILED May 30, 2017

Mission Statement

The family of the Church of the Holy Nativity is called to be a car-ing community, committed to spir-itual development; encouraging growth in each member’s personal relationship with God, through Christ; by providing educational opportunities for youth and adults as well as Christian Formation for all, going forth to share God’s mes-sage of love and forgiveness.

Important Dates

June 3

Rusty Skippers

Concert

June 4

Pentecost

June 11

Parish Cookout

June 18

Fathers’ Day

Important Dates

June 15

Holy Happenings

articles due

June 21

Compline and Vestry

Meeting

June 25

Ascension Thursday

June 25

Book Sale