Calendar of Events
Diocese of Bethlehem
[Updated December 2, 2011]
2011
Dec. 2-3: Holiday Craft Show, St. Stephen’s, Whitehall. Friday 3:00 to 9:00 P.M., Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Over 60 crafters, queen-sized quilt raffle, baked goods, homemade cookies, and more.
Dec. 2: Christmas Gala, Grace Church, Kingston 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Performances by Wyoming Seminary Madrigal Singers, Supplee Strings, and Shawn Klush singing Elvis’ favorite Christmas songs. Silent auction and fantastic door prizes too. $50.00 per person in advance, $60.00 at the door. Reservations requested by November 20th. Please call the church office to reserve tickets. 570-287-8440.
Dec. 3: Christmas in Montrose, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Montrose United Methodist Church, The Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association and The Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Montrose 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Each site has a variety of food and crafts and the library association is hosting a book sale. Come explore Montrose and the variety of church bazaars on December 3rd.
Dec. 3: Yuletide Revels with Bells and Motley, Trinity, Bethlehem 5:00 P.M. Boar’s Head Procession with Yuletide reception to follow concert.
Dec. 3: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M.
Dec. 4: Bishop Paul, St. Mary’s, Wind Gap
Dec. 4: Bishop Jack, St. Peter’s, Hazleton
Dec. 4: Trinity Concert Series, Trinity Pottsville 4:00 P.M. Features Advent lessons and carols
Dec. 4: Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols, Mediator, Allentown 4:00 P.M. The Episcopal Church of the Mediator invites you to a candle lit Service of Advent Lessons & Carols. An English tradition featuring Bible stories laced with hymns, canticles and anthems. Sing or simply enjoy the beautiful choir and organ music. We are located at 1620 Turner Street. Childcare is available. A Wine reception will follow.
Dec. 5: Standing Committee, Diocesan House, Bethlehem 2:00 P.M.
Dec. 8: Fresh Start, St. Peter’s, Hazleton 9:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Dec. 8: Clergy Bible Study 1, Nativity, Bethlehem
Dec. 9: Liturgy and Music Commission, Diocesan House Bethlehem 12:30 P.M.
Dec. 10: Holiday Gift Shoppe, St. Brigid’s, Nazareth 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Crafters, vendors, food, raffles, and much more. Call 610-746-3910 or email for more information.
Dec. 10: St. Nicholas Fair and Cookie Festival, Grace, Honesdale 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Holiday Cookies and Sweets, Cathedral Shoppe Goods, Toys, Toys, Toys, Attic Treasures, Photos with St. Nicholas, Children’s Craft Corner, Luncheon, Soups to Go.
Dec. 10: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M.
Dec. 10: Commission on Ministry, Trinity, Mt. Pocono 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Dec. 10: Christmas Reflections featuring Michael Bodnyk, St. John’s, Palmerton 2:00 P.M. Free concert with a good will offering. Michael Bodnyk is an active soloist in recital, opera and oratorio as well as the Director of Music and organist at St. Brigid School in Manhattan. He serves as cantor, choral section leader and soloist at Cathedral of St. Patrick Choir in New York City as well. For more information please call the church office at 610-826-2611.
Dec. 11: Bishop Paul, St. Margaret’s, Emmaus
Dec. 11: Bishop Jack, St. Barnabas’, Kutztown
Dec. 11: Youth Council, Trinity, Mt. Pocono 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
Dec. 11: Artist in Residence, Aram Basmadjian, in concert, Trinity, Bethlehem 3:00 P.M. with seasonal organ music.
Dec. 12: Evangelism Committee Meeting, Trinity, Easton 6:30 P.M.
Dec. 13: Clergy Bible Study 6, Holy Cross, Wilkes-Barre
Dec. 14: Baltimore Consort presents “Wassail, Wassail” featuring Yuletide and Dance Tunes, Trinity, Bethelehm 7:00 P.M. Music from the British Isles, Germany, France and Appalachia.
Dec. 14: Festival Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral 6:00 P.M. Offerings will support St. Stephen’s “Voice For Life” Fund and gifts of food and clothing will be received for those in need. A reception will follow in the Auditorium.
Dec. 15: Clergy Bible Study 2 and 4, St. Stephen’s, Whitehall
Dec. 17: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. (SNOW DAY MAKE UP if necessary).
Dec. 18: Bishop Paul, St. George’s, Hellertown
Dec. 18: Peace Commission Meeting by conference call.
Dec. 18: Cathedral Classics Concert Series, Nativity, Bethlehem 4:00 P.M. Donation of $10.00 with reception following the concert. Handel’s “Messiah” with Russell Jackson, organist.
Dec. 20: Clergy Bible Study 3, St. Alban’s Sinking Spring
Dec. 20: Clergy Bible Study 8, Christ Towanda 5:00 P.M.
Dec. 20: The Wyoming Valley Band, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 7:30 P.M. directed by Donald Williams, will present its annual concert for the holiday season with organist Mark Laubach. Come hear beloved favorites (both sacred and secular) for the Christmas and Hanukah seasons. Free admission, reception to follow in the Auditorium.
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve
Dec. 24: Bishop Paul, Nativity, Bethlehem
Dec. 24: Bishop Jack, Christ, Reading
Dec. 25: Christmas
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Jan. 4: Renewal Committee Meeting, Grace, Kingston 7:00 P.M.
Jan. 5: Ordination of Eddie Lopez to the priesthood, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 7:00 P.M. with reception to follow.
Jan. 6: Bishop Jack, Epiphany, Clarks Summit
Jan. 8: Bishop Jack, St. Mary’s, Reading
Jan. 9: Archdeacon’s Visit, Trinity, Bethlehem 6:00 P.M.
Jan. 10: Archdeacon’s Visit, St. Alban’s, Sinking Spring 6:00 P.M.
Jan. 14: Commission on Ministry Meeting, will meet by conference call. Details will be emailed for dialing instructions.
Jan. 15: Peace Commission Meeting, will meet by conference call. Details will be emailed for dialing instructions.
Jan. 15: Cathedral Classics Concert Series, Nativity, Bethlehem 4:00 P.M. Donation of $10.00 with reception following the concert. Organ Birthday Recital featuring the works of Franck.
Jan. 17: Archdeacon’s Visit, St. Gabriel’s, Douglassville 6:00 P.M.
Jan. 19: Diocesan Council, St. Stephen’s, Wilkes-Barre 6:30 P.M. (Snow date will be January 26th)
Jan. 21: Bishop’s Day with Youth, Nativity, Bethlehem
Jan. 22: Bishop Paul, St. Andrew’s, Allentown/Bethlehem
Jan. 22: Bishop Jack, St. Alban’s, Sinking Spring
Jan. 24: Interfaith Full Communion Partners Meeting, Moravian Church Center 11:00 A.M.
Jan. 26: Diocesan Council (SNOW DATE) 6:30 P.M.
Jan. 28: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Jan. 29: Bishop Paul, Trinity, Bethlehem
Jan. 30: Congregational Renewal Meeting, Grace, Kingston 7:00 P.M.
Jan. 31: Clergy Bible Study 3, St. Alban’s, Sinking Spring
Feb. 2: Clergy Bible Study 1, Nativity, Bethlehem
Feb. 3: Finance Committee, Diocesan House, Bethlehem 2:00 P.M.
Feb. 4: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Feb. 5: Bishop Paul, St. Thomas, Morgantown
Feb. 5: Bishop Jack, St. Gabriel’s, Douglassville
Feb. 6: Standing Committee, Diocesan House, Bethlehem 2:00 P.M.
Feb. 9: Clergy Bible Study 2 and 4, St. Stephen’s, Whitehall
Feb. 10: Incorporated Trustees, Nativity, Bethlehem 10:00 A.M.
Feb. 11: Renewal Assembly IV, various locations in the diocese, 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Feb. 14: Clergy Bible Study 6, Holy Cross, Wilkes-Barre
Feb. 14: Archdeacon’s Visit, St. James’, Schuylkill Haven 6:00 P.M.
Feb. 18: Commission on Ministry Meeting via conference call. Details will be emailed prior to the meeting.
Feb. 19: Bishop Paul, St. Anne’s, Trexlertown
Feb. 19: Bishop Jack, St. James’, Schuykill Haven
Feb. 19: Peace Commission Meeting via conference call. Details will be emailed prior to the meeting.
Feb. 21: Clergy Bible Study 8, Christ, Towanda 3:00 P.M.
Feb. 25: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Feb. 26: Bishop Paul, St. Stephen’s, Whitehall
Feb. 26: Youth Council, Trinity, Mt. Pocono 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Feb. 27: Congregational Renewal Meeting, Grace, Kingston 7:00 P.M.
Feb. 28: Archdeacon’s Visit, Prince of Peace, Dallas 6:00 P.M.
Mar. 1: Clergy Bible Study 2 and 4, St. Stephen’s, Whitehall
Mar. 3: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Mar. 4: Bishop Paul, Prince of Peace, Dallas
Mar. 4: Bishop Jack, North Parish, Frackville
Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26: Financial Sanity Seminar, Trinity, Easton 7:00 P.M. Cost is $14.99 for participant workbook. More information can be found here: http://diobeth.typepad.com/diobeth_newspin/2011/11/financial-sanity-seminar-at-trinity-easton-how-to-build-sane-financial-values.html
Mar. 6: Clergy Bible Study 6, Holy Cross, Wilkes-Barre
Mar. 8: Clergy Bible Study 1, Nativity, Bethlehem
Mar. 10: Commission on Ministry Meeting via conference call. Details will be emailed prior to the meeting.
Mar. 11: Bishop Paul, Trinity, Carbondale
Mar. 13: Clergy Bible Study 3, St. Alban’s, Sinking Spring
Mar. 13: Archdeacon’s Visit, Trinity, Carbondale 6:00 P.M.
Mar. 15: Clergy Day, Fresh Start, St. Stephen’s, Wilkes-Barre 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Mar. 17: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Mar. 18: Bishop Jack, Trinity, Mt. Pocono
Mar. 18: Peace Commission Meeting via conference call. Details will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.
Mar. 18: Artist in Residence, Aram Basmadjian, in concert, Trinity, Bethlehem 3:00 P.M. with spring organ music.
Mar. 18: Cathedral Classics Concert Series, Nativity, Bethlehem 4:00 P.M. Donation of $10.00 with reception following the concert. Featuring Satori.
Mar. 18: Groundbreaking at St. Alban’s, Sinking Spring 4:00 P.M.
Mar. 20: Clergy Bible Study 7, St. Mark’s, Moscow
Mar. 20: Archdeacon’s Visit, St. James’, Drifton 6:00 P.M.
Mar. 24: Diocesan Training Day, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Mar. 25: Bishop Paul, St. James’, Drifton
Mar. 26: Congregational Renewal Meeting, Grace, Kingston 7:00 P.M.
Mar. 27: Clergy Bible Study 8, Christ, Towanda 3:00 P.M.
Mar. 29: Chrism Mass, Nativity, Bethlehem 11:00 A.M.
Mar. 31: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Apr. 1: Palm Sunday
Apr. 2: Standing Committee, Diocesan House, Bethlehem 2:00 P.M.
Apr. 3: Archdeacon’s Visit, St. Luke’s, Scranton 6:00 P.M.
Apr. 5: Maundy Thursday
Apr. 5: Bishop Paul, Christ, Towanda
Apr. 6: Good Friday
Apr. 6: Bishop Paul, St. Peter’s, Tunkhannock
Apr. 6: Bishop Jack, St. Clement’s, and St. Peter’s, Wilkes-Barre
Apr. 7: Holy Saturday
Apr. 7: Bishop Paul, St. Luke’s, Scranton
Apr. 8: Easter
Apr. 8: Bishop Paul, Nativity, Bethlehem
Apr. 8: Bishop Jack, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre
Apr. 10: Clergy Bible Study 3, St. Alban’s, Sinking Spring
Apr. 10: Archdeacon’s Visit, Trinity, Easton 6:00 P.M.
Apr. 12: Clergy Bible Study 1, Nativity, Bethlehem
Apr. 13: Ordination, Nativity, Bethlehem 7:00 P.M.
Apr. 14: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Apr. 14: Commission on Ministry Meeting, Trinity, Mt. Pocono 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Apr. 15: Bishop Paul, Trinity, Athens
Apr. 15: Peace Commission Meeting via conference call. Details will be emailed prior to the meeting.
Apr. 17: Clergy Bible Study 6, Holy Cross, Wilkes-Barre
Apr. 17: Archdeacon’s Visit, Grace, Honesdale 6:00 P.M.
Apr. 19: Fresh Start, St. Peter’s, Hazleton 9:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Apr. 19: Clergy Bible Study 2 and 4, St. Stephen’s, Whitehall
Apr. 20: Retired Clergy and Clergy Spouse Luncheon
Apr. 20-22: Christophany, Pocono Plateau Retreat, Cresco, PA.
Apr. 21: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Apr. 22: Bishop Jack, Trinity, Easton
Apr. 22: Cathedral Classics Concert Series, Nativity, Bethlehem 4:00 P.M. Donation of $10.00 with reception following the concert. Celebrity Organ Recital with Matthew Glandorf, organist and Director of St. Mark’s, Philadelphia.
Apr. 24: Clergy Bible Study 8, Christ, Towanda 3:00 P.M.
Apr. 28: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Apr. 29: Bishop Paul, Grace, Honesdale
Apr. 30: Congregational Renewal Meeting, Grace, Kingston 7:00 P.M.
May 1: Clergy Bible Study 3, St. Alban’s, Sinking Spring
May 1: Archdeacon’s Visit, Grace, Kingston 6:00 P.M.
May 3: Clergy Bible Study 1, Nativity, Bethlehem
May 4: Finance Committee, Diocesan House, Bethlehem 2:00 P.M.
May 5: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
May 6: Bishop Jack, Grace, Kingston
May 6: Youth Council, Trinity, Mt. Pocono 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.
May 6: Choirs of Trinity, Easton and Trinity, Bethlehem perform Louis Vierne’s Messe solennelle, Trinity, Bethlehem 3:00 P.M. Concert includes favorite hymns and organ selections.
May 8: Clergy Bible Study 6, Holy Cross, Wilkes-Barre
May 8: Archdeacon’s Visit, Redeemer, Sayre 6:00 P.M.
May 10: Fresh Start, St. Peter’s, Hazleton 9:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
May 10: Clergy Bible Study 2 and 4, St. Stephen’s, Whitehall
May 11: Incorporated Trustees, Nativity, Bethlehem 10:00 A.M.
May 12: Bishop’s School, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
May 12: Commission on Ministry Meeting, Trinity, Mt. Pocono, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
May 13: Bishop Paul, All Saint’s, Lehighton 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
May 15: Clergy Bible Study 7, St. Mark’s, Moscow
May 16: ECW annual meeting and luncheon, Kirby House, 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Mo. Laura Howell will be the keynote speaker.
May 17: Ascension Day Service, Bishop Paul, Redeemer, Sayre
May 17: Ascension Day Service, Bishop Jack, St. Mark’s, Moscow
May 20: Bishop Paul, St. Joseph’s, Pen Argyl
May 20: Bishop Jack, Good Shepherd and St. John’s, Milford
May 20: Peace Commission Meeting via conference call. Details will be emailed to participants.
May 20: St. Matthew’s Society Gathering, Lehigh Country Club, 3:00 P.M.
May 20: Cathedral Classics Concert Series, Nativity, Bethlehem 4:00 P.M. Donation of $10.00 with reception following the concert. Featuring Mainstreet Brass.
May 22: Clergy Bible Study 8, Christ, Towanda
May 24: Clergy Day, Good Shepherd, Scranton
May 27: Bishop Paul, Mediator, Allentown
May 28: Congregational Renewal Meeting, Grace, Kingston 7:00 P.M.
May 29: Archdeacon’s Visit, Nativity, Bethlehem 6:00 P.M.
Jun. 1-3: Vocare, Kirkridge Retreat Center, Bangor. Registration will open in April online. For more information please contact Ellyn Siftar.
Jun. 3: Bishop Paul, Nativity, Bethlehem
Jun. 3: Bishop Jack, St. John’s, Hamlin
Jun. 4: Standing Committee Meeting, Diocesan House, Bethlehem 2:00 P.M.
Jun. 5: Archdeacon’s Visit, Epiphany, Glenburn/Clarks Summit 6:00 P.M.
Jun. 7: Corpus Christi
Jun. 7: Bishop Paul, Holy Cross, Wilkes-Barre
Jun. 9: Commission on Ministry Meeting, Trinity, Mt. Pocono 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Jun. 10: Bishop Paul, Epiphany, Clarks Summit
Jun. 10: Clergy Spouse Dinner
Jun. 16: Renewal Assembly V, various locations in the diocese, 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Jun. 17: Bishop Jack, Trinity, West Pittston
Jun. 17: Peace Commission Meeting via conference call. Details will be emailed to participants.
Jun. 20: Shannon Fund Meeting, Trinity, Pottsville 12:00 P.M.