eConnections - September 16, 2023
eConnections
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James
September 16, 2023
In this Week's eConnections:
Watch for a special Dean's List edition of eConnections next week in which I will outline much of the work the Chapter has been doing over the summer. In the meantime, lots of programming is about to resume following our summer hiatus. See what's happening below!
The Dean's List
Samosas for Sale
Sunday Morning Formation
Growing in Our Worship
Story Makers
Adult Forum
Youth Group
Garden Party (Work Day)
CROP Hunger Walk
Pizza Fellowship
St. Margaret's House September Project
Community Health & Wellness Fair
Cathedral Calendar
Making Sunday Worship Happen: Volunteers for this Sunday
For Your Prayers
The Dean's List
Thank You, Cindy Laney
I got in a hurry at the end of the 10:30 service last Sunday and neglected to thank Cindy Laney during announcements. Her homily reflecting on her experience in New York City on 9/11 was powerful and her theological reflection and call to unity were prophetic and astute. Thank you, Cindy, for your willingness to share what is real and true from the depths of your being.
Not Faire
Upon further consideration of a ministries faire to kick off a new program year, the Cathedral Chapter and I determined that it would probably be more effective to publish a catalog of sorts that might have a longer-lasting and farther-reaching impact. So far, the catalog is a list of every ministry I can think of going on at the Cathedral. It is included below.
Now, let's crowd source four things:
1) If there is an existing ministry that is not on this list, please let me know.
2) If there is a ministry that should exist but doesn't yet (like visitor follow-up or new member incorporation), please let me know.
3) If you are in charge of something on this list, could you please email me a one or two sentence description of that particular ministry along with who and how to contact someone for more information or to get involved, that would be exceptionally helpful.
4) If there is a ministry on this list that interests you, please let me know!
Sunday Worship
Acolytes (Servers)
Altar Guild (Sacristans)
Choir
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Visitors
Greeters
Hospitality Hosts
Readers (Lectors)
Ushers
Christian Formation
Adult Forum
Confirmation
Education for Ministry
Growing in Our Worship
- Participants (Pre-K—2nd Grade)
- Leaders
Julian of Norwich Reflection Group
Raising Cane Bible Study
Story Makers
- Participants (3rd Grade—6th Grade)
- Leaders
Youth Group
- Participants (7th Grade—12th Grade)
- Leaders
Prayer, Fellowship, and Service
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Buildings & Grounds
Butterfly Garden
Counters
Daughters of the King
Dining-Out Group
Folders
God Outside
Pizza Fellowship
Receptions
Renovation Project Crew (Matthew & the Retirees)
Administration & Leadership
Cathedral Chapter
Chapter Ad Hoc Work Groups
- Fiscal & Operational Health
- Parish Well-Being & Spiritual Health
- Community Partnerships & Outreach
- Gather & Grow Capital Project
Finance Committee
Stewardship Team
Community Partnerships
South Bend Houses of Worship District Project
St. Margaret’s House
United Religious Community
Thank you!
Brian
If you happened to be at the Cathedral one particular Sunday over the summer, you will remember that Sam Ssenggirinngo treated us all to Samosas, a delicious savory pastry with a central African flare.
Sam's cousin in Uganda died early last year. In addition to his own four children, Sam is committed to paying for his cousin's six children's education, which is not free in Uganda. To raise money for this effort, he is selling Samosas as an ongoing fundraiser, taking orders and making them twice a month.
The samosas are offered at $20 per dozen. They are available in either vegetable (peas) or meat. See Mtr. Tina Velthuizen on Sunday morning for more information or to place an order.
Upcoming Events
Cathedral Calendar
This Week at CSJ
Sunday, September 17
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year A, Proper 19, Track 2
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Christian Formation
- Growing in Our Worship
- Story Makers
- Adult Forum
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
12:00 pm Youth Group
2:00 pm Community Wellness Fair
through 4 pm at St. Paul's, Mishawaka
Monday, September 18
Administrative Offices Closed
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, September 19
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
5:30 pm Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, September 20
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 am Raising Cane Bible Study
Call (425) 436-6335; Access Code 782266
7:00 pm Cathedral Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, September 21
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Friday, September 22
Administrative Offices: Closed
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
Saturday, September 23
9:00 am Altar Guild Meeting
10:00 am Butterfly Garden Work Day
Sunday, September 24
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year A, Proper 20, Track 2
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Christian Formation
- Growing in Our Worship
- Story Makers
- Adult Forum
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
12:00 pm Youth Group
2:00 pm CROP Hunger Walk
Looking Ahead
Thursday, September 28
Pizza Fellowship Group
Sunday, October 8
Ecumenical Bible Study
Thursday, October 12
Julian Reflection Group
Thursday, October 26
Julian Reflection Group
Dining Out Group
Making Sunday Worship Happen
Sunday, September 17
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year A, Proper 19, Track Two
8:00 am Lector Jane Hunter
8:00 am Eucharistic Minister Nan Noecker
10:30 am Lectors Tom Burman & Cherry Radin
10:30 am Server Ainsley Gray
10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers Tim Gray & Mary Beth Wright
10:30 am Ushers Kay & Reg Klopfenstein
10:30 am Hospitality Rhonda Culbertson
Counters: Tuesday, September 19: Donna Woods & Mary Lehman
Folder: Friday, September 22: Shela Raman McCabe
Flowers: The flowers adorning the altar this Sunday are given by Keith LaPierre in celebration of Thomas LaPierre's 30th birthday.
Volunteers Needed
Sunday, October 1
8:00 am Eucharistic Minister
For Your Prayers
For the repose of the soul of Mary Evelyn Burman, sister of Tom Burman, who died at her home in Laramie, Wyoming yesterday. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon her. Please pray for Tom and Liz, Tom's mother, the Burman family, and all who mourn.
For Connor Gibbons
For Olivia, who has leukemia, and her family.
For Sheila & family.
For Amber.
For the repose of the soul of Omotayo Olutoye, mother of Bunmi Okanlami.
For Sandy.
For John G.
For Dede.
For John Monroe, brother of Sue Fain.
For Pat, who is working in California until November, and Shela.
Caitlin H.
Steve B.
Cherryl Andries.
The LaFiero family.
Sharron McGowan.
Kara.
Bernard.
Rhonda.
Tammy, daughter of Tony Molnar.
Alan Thompson.
Peju, Bunmi, and the Okanlami family.
Gina Dudeck & Dale Brucki.
Milo & Gussie Wietstock, parents of Steve Wietstock.
Mike Jaworski, and Lisa.
Marilyn Klopfenstein.
Tony Molnar.
Dan & Gail Mandell.
Russell Cartwright.
Ron Gunn.
Cobie.
Alissa Broussara.
Nan Noecker as she continues her diaconal formation.
Becky Ballentine; Jo Dorsch; Sharron McGowan; Joyce Marchant; Dave & Alice Miller; Fr. Paul Tracy; Ginger & Richard Bitner.
Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius.
For those preparing for marriage: Matthew Diehl & Chau-ly Phan (September 30).
For those awaiting the birth or adoption of a child: Christopher & Andrew Hillak.