eConnections - December 28, 2025

eConnections
The Weekend of the First Sunday after Christmas Day
(Year A, Christmas 1)

December 28, 2025

The Dean's List

I'll Write Again Soon. I Promise.

December has been busier than normal, which is saying something in a church. It has been more important for me over the past few weeks to get information out in a timely manner than to wait until I have time to say something profound. Or at least useful. Or coherent. This week is no exception, unfortunately, but I at least wanted to let you know that I have not given up on this column. There is, in fact, much to say, particularly about St. Margaret's House's impending cohabitation with the Cathedral and the disposition of their building. Much more on that next week. Maybe in a special edition.

In the meantime, keep celebrating this blessed and wonderful Christmas season and enjoy a good beginning to a happy new year. Because somehow 2026 is already upon us. E gads.

Blessings,
Brian
 

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Cathedral Calendar

Saturday, December 27  Saint John
The Third Day of Christmas
No Events Scheduled


Sunday, December 28
The First Sunday after Christmas Day
The Fourth Day of Christmas
Year A: Christmas 1

8:00 am
Christmas Festival of Lessons & Psalms
  and the Blessing of Gifts
10:30 am
Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols
  and the Blessing of Gifts
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour


Monday, December 29
The Fifth Day of Christmas  
Cathedral Office: Closed
No Events Scheduled


Tuesday, December 30
The Sixth Day of Christmas
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled


Wednesday, December 31
The Seventh Day of Christmas
Cathedral Office: Closed
No Events Scheduled


Thursday, January 1
Feast of the Holy Name
The Eighth Day of Christmas
Cathedral Office Hours: Closed
No Events Scheduled


Friday, January 2
The Ninth Day of Christmas
Cathedral Office Hours: Closed

12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362


Saturday, January 3
The Tenth Day of Christmas

9:00 am
Visitation for Fr. Paul Tracy
11:am
Requiem Eucharist for Fr. Paul Tracy
Reception following


Sunday, January 4
The Second Sunday after Christmas Day
The Eleventh Day of Christmas
Year A: Christmas 2

8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour
12:30 pm
Ecumenical Bible Study

Cathedral Prayer List

Collect for the First Sunday
after Christmas Day

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Anniversaries & Birthdays
12/28  Eric McManus
12/28  Doug & Dana Sparks (37)
12/29  Peter Christensen & Mark Hummell
12/30  Randy Colburn & Paul Hochstetler (8)
12/30  Bob & Gen Sones (48)
12/30  Al & Norris Whitfield (48)
01/01  Dave Miller (87)
01/02  Alice & Dave Miller (50)
01/02  James & Veidre Thomas (47)
 

For Your Prayers

☩ For All for Whom the Holidays are a Difficult Time
May God and the Community of Faith offer them care and comfort

☩ For the Repose of the Soul
For those who have departed this life, and for their families mourning their loss:

• Cecilia Mary Beattie Hassert, goddaughter of Liz & Tom Burman

• The Rev. Paul John Tracy

• Segun Soyemi

• Stacy Keller Bolen, (aunt of Mackenzie Keller Grantz); for Michael & Bridget Keller and their family

• Clyde Fain (father of Ed Fain); for Ed & Sue Fain; and for the Fain family

• Marge Johnson (close companion of Becky Ballentine)

• Michelle Miller (friend of Mthr. Tina Velthuizen)

• Larry Newman (friend of Mthr. Tina Velthuizen)

• Patrick Allen White (friend of Franklin Sheneman)

☩ For Those in Need of Healing & Recovery
For those facing illness, surgery, or physical distress:

• Tim Lane, son-in-law of Karen Slack (recovering from shoulder surgery)

• Nan Noecker (recovering from injuries after a fall)

• Stephen Mast (recovering from surgery)

• Joe Anand-Obleton (recovering from surgery)

• Joni Carlson (continuing treatment)

• David (thyroid cancer)

• James Ellar (high school classmate of Mike Jaworski, cancer recurrence)

• Gideon and his family (healing)

• Olivia (leukemia) and for her family

• Robin & Laurie (healing from health issues)

• Brittany San Felipe (daughter of Erica Vitale, following a serious car accident)

☩ For Strength, Guidance, & Comfort
For those seeking spiritual support and peace:

• Jim Arns (now in hospice care)

• Michael Keller (comfort in grief)

• Derek (guidance)

• Billy Hans (comfort in grief)

• Joseph Hilliard (strength & guidance)

• Joyce (strength & guidance)

• Marshall Moore (strength & guidance)

☩ Thanksgivings

• John Garmire, who is home from the hospital and does NOT have cancer.

• St. Margaret's House: for amazing and essential ministry among those most vulnerable in our community, for bold steps being taken in faith, and their extraordinary leadership team and dedicated staff.

☩ For Those Preparing for Holy Orders

• Nan Noecker (Diaconate)

☩ General Intercessions
For friends, family, and members of the community:

• Neal Velthuizen (nephew of Mtr. Tina Velthuizen)

• Cherryl Andries

• The Ashby Family: Shaun, Shirley, and Roland

• Richard Bitner

• Mary Brooks

• Alissa Broussara

• Mary M. Burman

• Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius

• Joni Carlson's brother

• Cobie (Tina Velthuizen’s sister)

• The Demler and Martindale families

• Jo Dorsch

• Anne Ford

• Paula Fowler

• Connor Gibbons

• Julie Guiler (DeDe’s Stepdaughter)

• Ron Gunn

• Tim Haywood and Janice

• Joshua Henderson (brother of Chris Henderson)

• Rick Hillard

• Mike Jaworski and Lisa

• The Jeter Family: Jamie, Mimi, Joely, Mia, and the entire family

• Bill Jones and his family

• Charles Kegg

• Joan Machatton

• Dan & Gail Mandell

• Joyce Marchant

• Fred & Kate Mast

• Sharron McGowan

• Megan (Dr. Steve Wietstock's niece)

• Michael (son of Diane Hoist) and his family

• Elaine Mick

• Tony Molnar

• Richard Murphy Jr. and Jill Bird

• Daniel & Amy Petry (parents of Amanda Helfrich)

• The Proffitt and Hillman families

• Carolynn Raney

• Sheila & family

• Karen Slack

• Kevin Smith

• Alan Thompson

• Mthr. Tina Velthuizen

• Deb Walter (friend of Sherry Berkley)

• Kitty Ward

• Willow Grace Wilson

• Mary Beth Wright

• Bill Young (Catherine Craker’s Father)

• Donnie

How may we pray for you? To add (or remove) a petition from the Cathedral Prayer List, please send an email to Deacon Clay Berkley. If you are requesting prayer for someone else, please make sure you have their permission to  add their name and any details to the prayer list.

Ministry Schedule

Sunday, December 28
The First Sunday after Christmas Day

8:00 am
Christmas Festival of Lessons & Psalms
First Reader  Kate Lee (Genesis 3:1-15)
Second Reader  Volunteer Needed  (Isaiah 40:1-11)
Third Reader  Kate Lee  (Luke 1:26-38)
Fourth Reader  Volunteer Needed  (Luke 2:1-20)
Fifth Reader  A Deacon  (Luke 2:21-36)
Server  Volunteer Needed

10:30 am
Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols
First Reader  Sherry Berkley  (Genesis 3:1-15)
Second Reader  Tamisyn Grantz  (Isaiah 40:1-11)
Third Reader Steven Mast  (Isaiah 7:10-15)
Fourth Reader  Volunteer Needed  (Luke 1:26-38)
Fifth Reader  Volunteer Needed  (Luke 2:1-20)
Sixth Reader  The Other Deacon  (Luke 2:21-36
Eucharistic Ministers  Steven Mast & Stephen Drendall
Ushers  Matthew Worns, Michael Worns
Acolytes  Aley Vitale-Richards, Jack Laney, Bear Kallenberg
Hospitality  Daughters of the King
Linens  Cindy Laney
Sacristan  Volunteer Needed

Tuesday, December 30
Counters  Peg Swadener & Volunteer Needed

Friday, January 2
Folder  Norris Whitfield