There was a fellowship luncheon following the 10 a.m. Eucharist.

We thank you for attending and taking this opportunity to thank John and Elizabeth for all the love and commitment they have shared with the people of St. Barnabas.

Join us for a slide show presentation of life in Kajo-Kaji, Sudan. See how the people of this part of the world live; of their constant struggle for survival and their efforts to rebuild their war-torn community. Learn especially about the role of women in Kajo-Kaji.

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
213 Main Street
Kutztown

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As I, so you may have seen a television commercial touting Travelocity, a company which … offers significant discounts to persons ordering travel packages online. One of the enduring features of Travelocity ads has been a bearded, rotund figure wearing a tall pointed hat and having a suitcase strapped to his body. In one such ad, apparently he has fallen off a high mountain, and is heading, head first - hat still firmly in place on his head — for a very, very hard landing.

“Am I going to die?” he asks in a reedy and bewildered voice as his plummet continues. The obvious, though unspoken, answer is: “Yes, you are gong to die.”

As, indeed, are we. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, within us which will save us from death. But there is a promise … God’s promise of resurrection and life given Jesus and given us. Whenever bread is blessed and broken here today, and every Sunday as we celebrate the Eucharist, our ‘Aha!’ moment [of recognizing the Risen Christ] is offered once again … ours to receive, ours to accept.

Cleopas was the name of one of Jesus’ followers who were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus late in the afternoon of that first Easter Day. We don’t even know the name of the other. But this we do know: we are more like these two men who lived some 2,000 years ago, than not. Over bread blessed and broken, they were offered resurrection and life. Over bread blessed and broken, we too are offered resurrection and life.

And neither for them, nor for us, shall death have the last word!

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Please come and share an evening with the parents and teachers of the Noble School.

The Noble School is housed in the rear of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 234 East Main Street, Kutztown, PA.

• Certified teachers work alongside parents to design and manage a challenging and inspiring learning environment for children in grades 1-8.
• Program follows the Core Knowledge curriculum.
• Teachers and parents work together to create a supportive and caring environment for every child.
• At the open house you will be able to meet teachers and parents and see the work of the children while you learn about an exciting educational program.

If you have any questions prior to the open house,
please do not hesitate to call (484) 646-9655.

The Noble School

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 Vocal Anthem by Jessica Brown and Rei Horst

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Violin Anthem by Beatrice Ferreira

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Offertory of the Holy Eucharist led by John Tumolo

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Following Mass, the parish followship makes a toast to the coming Christmastide, led by Senior Warden Char Horst

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The pets gather, with their companions

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Liturgy of Blessing and Commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi led by Father John

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Blessing of a small dog held by its companion

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Father John holds his Sheltie, Sasha, on a leash after her blessing

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Crucifer Soren Horst prepares to lead the procession

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Father John welcoming Bishop Marshall and his chaplain, Deacon George Loeffler, to Saint Barnabas’ Church

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Together with Bishop Marshall, the confirmands:

Ian Rodriguez
Soren Horst
Rei Horst
Adam Grasso
Beatrice Ferreira
Joseph Shrawder
Samual Horwath