eConnections - February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend
The Dean's List
Lamentation, Love, and Longing
Tonight's Thursday Vespers
The adulation of a thrilling Super Bowl victory on Sunday has been supplanted by the horror of a mass shooting on Wednesday amid a Kansas City crowd estimated at one million people who had come to celebrate with their team. It felt... inevitable. Local authorities say that it appears the rampage began as a personal dispute and was not an act of terrorism, political or otherwise. While knowing it was not a pre-meditated attack is important, it was - nevertheless - terrifying. The trauma to those who were there will be ongoing and incalculable. Far beyond that, the very feeling of the grotesque inevitability of mass shootings in our country speaks to the trauma we already carry.
Sadly, the Kansas City shooting wasn't even the only mass casualty incident in the US yesterday. Two other mass shooting were reported in Georgia: one in Atlanta, the other 200 miles away in Claxton. Indeed, by the end of the day yesterday - the 45th day of 2024 - there had been 49 mass shootings in the United States this year. And - of course - we remember all too well the last time Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday converged: the day of the horrific Parkland shooting in 2018.
I don't really know what to say anymore, but I know what I am feeling: sadness, anger, frustration, futility. And while I know that "thoughts and prayers" has become a hackneyed response, it is - actually - vital for us to reflect and pray, laying our anguish before God, and invoking the power of the Spirit to move us to healing, life-giving, loving action for the common good.
It's short notice, but tonight's Vesper prayers will guide us in lamentation, love, and longing. 8 pm at the Cathedral.
Parking This Weekend.
This is not only Winter Walk weekend, this is 25th Anniversary Winter Walk weekend! To house their celebration, St. Margaret's House is putting up an extra large tent in the north parking lot. Crews will be here on Friday to set up, so the parking lot will be closed to SMH staff, volunteers, and guests all day. WE WILL OPEN perimeter spaces along the Central Automotive wall and the alley AT 11:45 AM for those attending the Friday Noon Eucharist.
The north parking lot will be CLOSED this Sunday, February 18. Those attending services at the Cathedral should park in the south lot (by the ramp entrance on West Washington St), on the street, or in the old Tribune lot at the corner of Colfax and Lafayette.
Shortcakes on the Blacktop.
The Cathedral's premier fundraiser, outreach, and community building event - Shortcakes on the Blacktop - is not long off in early June. Catherine Craker and Helene Dauerty-Randles will be co-chairing this year's strawberry festival - thank you so, so much! As always, we need a large team of volunteers to manage all of the tasks from logistics and advertising to baking and order-taking. There will be an organizational meeting on Sunday, February 25 at Noon in Cathedral Hall to get the berry rolling. Please attend whether you are set to volunteer or just curious to know more.
Speaking of Volunteers.
The Cathedral will once again host the Big Provincial Gathering. Various aspects of this event for the midwestern province of the Episcopal Church (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the eastern half of Missouri) will take place from Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27. We will need help with childcare, food coordinating, hospitality, and directing people to breakout rooms and other facilities. A volunteer drive is coming soon, but in the meantime, please consider your availability to help us put our most hospitable foot forward. Thank you!
Defibrillator.
The Cathedral Chapter recently authorized the purchase of a defibrillator. It is now installed in the vestibule at the back entrance. Anyone wishing to be trained in the use of the defibrillator should contact Junior Warden Dave Woods.
Blessings :)
Brian
PS> I am, once again, following the Noom program both for better overall health and to get in shape for the full Camino de Santiago later this year. Please don't feed the priest :)
25th Annual Winter Walk
This Sunday!
Let's go, Team Cathedral!
We will begin at the Community Learning Center at the Main Library and finish at St. Margaret’s House with a celebration featuring homemade cookies, hot cocoa, tours, art demos, music, and more! Doors open at 1:30 pm, walk begins at 2:30 pm.
Walk with us! Register to walk here:
runsignup.com/Race/IN/SouthBend/SMHWinterWalk
Or support the team!
To help us raise $1,000 (or more!), donate here:
runsignup.com/cathedralwinterwalk
LENT 2024
Today: Thomas Cranmer vs. Thomas the Apostle
Tomorrow: Hyacinth vs. Rose of Lima
Saturday: Kassia vs. Casimir
Every service is open to anyone who wishes to come and pray. Please consider committing to even one service per week as part of your Lenten discipline.
This Week at the Cathedral
Sunday, February 18
Year B: The First Sunday in Lent
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 Hour
12:00 pm Youth Group
2:30 pm SMH Winter Walk
Monday, February 19
Cathedral Offices: Closed
5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Frank/Karen Gray, officiant; Patty Hans, reader
6:30 pm Education for Ministry
Tuesday, February 20
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
8:00 am Morning Prayer
Nan Noecker, officiant; Donna Woods, reader
6:00 pm Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, February 21
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 am Raising Cane Bible Study
Call 1 (425) 436-6335; Access Code 782266
5:00 pm Evening Prayer
Jack Consolie, officiant; John Van Engen, reader
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 22
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
8:00 am Morning Prayer
Kim Gray, officiant; Donna Woods, reader
8:00 pm Vespers
Brian Grantz, officiant; Michael Anand-Obleton, reader
Joe Anand-Obleton, musician
Friday, February 23
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
12:45 pm Community Lunch
Simeri's Old Town Tap, 1505 W Indiana Ave
Saturday, February 24
9:00 am Morning Prayer
Tom Burman, officiant; Liz Burman, reader
Sunday, February 25
Year B: The Second Sunday in Lent
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 Hour
12:00 pm Shortcakes on the Blacktop
Organizational Meeting
Sunday & Weekday Ministries
Sunday, February 18
8:00 am
Reader Kate Lee
Eucharistic Minister Volunteer Needed
9:15 am
Growing in Our Worship & Story Makers
Steph Campbell & Aubree Schenkel
Adult Forum Brian Grantz
10:30 am
Acolyte Swap Requested
Readers Celeste Hilliard & Paul Hochestetler
Eucharistic Ministers Nan Noecker & Cherry Radin
Ushers Kay & Reg Klopfenstein
Hospitality Host Swap Requested
Wednesday, February 20
Counters Mary Lehman & Peg Swadener
Friday, February 23
Folder Shela Raman-McCabe
Cathedral Community Prayer List
For Chris Huffman.
For Donna.
For the repose of the soul of Marilyn Klopfenstein, mother of Reg Klopfenstein. Please pray for Reg & Kay and their family.
For Jean Adams, maternal aunt of Fr. Brian Grantz, who is now in hospice care. Please pray for her husband, Sam, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and for Fr. Brian's mother, Janet.
For Hudson.
For Cherryl Andries.
For Paula Fowler.
For Wendy.
For Canon Tina Velthuizen's grand-nephew, Jordan, who is struggling.
For Tim Haywood, who is currently receiving treatment for bladder cancer; and for Janice Haywood.
For Allison & Shane, who are expecting a child in a higher-risk pregnancy.
For Connor Gibbons
For Olivia, who has leukemia, and her family.
For Sheila & family.
For Vince.
For Amber.
For Sandy.
For John G.
For Dede.
For John Monroe, brother of Sue Fain.
For Caitlin H.
For Steve B.
For the LaFiero family.
For Sharron McGowan.
For Kara.
For Bernard.
For Rhonda.
For Tammy, daughter of Tony Molnar.
For Alan Thompson.
For Peju, Bunmi, and the Okanlami family.
For Gussie Wietstock, mother of Steve Wietstock.
For Mike Jaworski, and Lisa.
For Tony Molnar.
For Dan & Gail Mandell.
For Ron Gunn.
For Cobie.
For Alissa Broussara.
For Nan Noecker as she continues her diaconal formation.
For Becky Ballentine; Marge Johnson; Jo Dorsch; Sharron McGowan; Joyce Marchant; Dave & Alice Miller; Fr. Paul Tracy; Richard Bitner.
For Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius.
For those awaiting the birth or adoption of a child: Christopher & Andrew Hillak.
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