eConnections - May 25, 2025

eConnections
The Weekend of the Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2025

The Dean's List

Urgent Prayer Need
Prayers, please for Gideon, 20-year-old cousin of Steven Mast, who is in critical condition following a suicide attempt. May Jesus heal him in body, mind, and spirit. Please pray for Steven, Fred & Kate Mast, and their whole family, as well.

Off to Minnesota!
Tamisyn and I are in Minneapolis this weekend for the wedding of Jesse Grantz and Katelyn Langwith. I will be back in the office on Wednesday, May 28, just in time for the big dedication soiree!

Fr. Mark Hummell will preside and preach this Sunday, with assistance from Deacon Anne Wietstock at the ambo* and altar. Deacon Clay Berkley will be joining Bishop Doug Sparks for his visitation at St. Augustine's Church in Gary this weekend.

* Ambo comes from a Greek word meaning pulpit or reading stand. It's equivalent Latin derivative is podium.  

Chapter Notes
The Cathedral Chapter had good discussions at their Tuesday meeting on a wide range of subjects, including these four:

Assistance Ministry. Following the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the Chapter voted to transfer the remaining balance of $1,218.49 from the Shoe Tree Project fund - which is no longer needed - to the Clergy Discretionary Fund in support of our monthly Assistance Ministry. We also discussed an experiment being undertake by Norris & Al Whitfield to provide boxed breakfasts to those who gather on assistance day (the first Wednesday of each month). Norris brought prototype boxes this past Sunday that include a muffin, a breakfast slider sandwich, applesauce, and a small bottle of water. We are checking with the Health Department for any possible considerations, but we hope to pilot this effort on June 4.

Christian Formation for Children. While Christian formation programs and events for adults and youth are going quite well, participation in children's formation has been more of a challenge. The Cathedral's children are served by a faithful and capable complement of leaders, for whose ministry we are very grateful. Fr. Mark Hummell and I will be working with leaders and parents and all other interested parties over the summer to learn about what parents and children need and how we might approach this immensely important and fundamental project better or differently. First thoughts from Chapter: children's formation concurrent with 10:30 am worship; materials and encouragement for faith formation at home; special monthly events specifically for children.

Outdoor Art. The Cathedral Chapter first began discussion of an outdoor art installation in April of last year. Two Sundays ago I was approached by a local artist about the possibility of a mural on the large, blank, south-facing brick wall to the left of our new addition, which rekindled this conversation. The Garden subcommittee of the Gather & Grow project is working on installation of a labyrinth as the central feature of the revitalized garden, but the dream for this new art - whether a mural or a sculpture or something we haven't imagined yet - would capture a spirit of welcome, perhaps rooted in Jesus' words, "Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28). There are many things to consider in this project. We need an ad hoc Task Group that will get a sense of what the congregation (and St. Margaret's House and the City of South Bend) wants and how it might come to life. If you are interested in some interesting, creative work, please let me know!

Chapter Changes. Senior Warden Liz Burman will be joining her husband, Tom, for his sabbatical year away beginning this fall. In accordance with our by-laws, Chapter Member Hal Culbertson was elected to fulfill Liz's unexpired term as Senior Warden from September 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. In turn, Chris Gibson was elected by Chapter to serve Hal Culbertson's unexpired Chapter term from September through February. I will say much more about this later, but many thanks to Liz for her leadership during an extraordinary period of growth and change at the Cathedral, and thank you to Hal and Chris for their willingness to serve the Cathedral in new ways.

Blessings,
Brian


Worship

Blessing . Holy Eucharist . Pot Luck Supper . Elevator Music

Join us at 6 pm in the Burkhart-Miller Atrium inside our new entrance to begin the evening. With Bishop Doug Sparks, we will bless our new addition before proceeding to the Nave to celebrate the Eve of the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection. Following the Eucharist, we will return to the atrium to continue our celebrations.

The Cathedral will provide cake for the occasion. We invite you to bring your choice of main dish, side dish, or salad to our potluck. You may sign up in church this Sunday or by using this link.

See you there!

Shortcakes on the Blacktop

Sunday, June 1
Move items from TOD to Cathedral Hall following the 10:30 service

Monday, June 9
Mixing, 9 am


Wednesday, June 11 & Thursday, June 12
Baking, 6:30 pm

Wednesday, June 18
Cathedral Hall Setup 10 am

Thursday, June 19
Berry Washing, 6 am & Slicing 8 am

Friday, June 20: Festival Day
Setup, 8 am
Production, Serving, Delivery beginning at 10 am

Sign-up sheets are on the table at the back of the church or
email Joe Anand-Obleton at office@stjamessouthbend.org.

Outreach & Evangelism

Events / Opportunities

Christian Education & Faith Formation

Cathedral Calendar

Saturday, May 24
No Events Scheduled


Sunday, May 25
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Memorial Day Weekend

Fr. Brian on vacation
Fr. Mark Hummell, presiding & preaching

8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
DoK Intercessory Prayer following

10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
DoK Intercessory Prayer following
This service will not be live-streamed.

11:45 am
Hospitality Hour


Monday, May 26
Memorial Day
Cathedral Office: Closed

6:00 pm
Education for Ministry


Tuesday, May 27
Cathedral Office Hours: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Fr. Brian on vacation

No Events Scheduled


Wednesday, May 28
ASCENSION EVE
Cathedral Office Hours: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

6:00 pm
Blessing of the Addition
Ascension Eve Celebration
Potluck Dinner


Thursday, May 29
ASCENSION DAY
Cathedral Office Hours: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

4:00 pm
Requiem Eucharist for Judith Karst


Friday, May 30
Cathedral Office Hours: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

12:05
Holy Eucharist

1:00 pm 
Community Lunch at Grille 362

2:00 pm
Requiem Eucharist for Julie Mrozek


Saturday, May 31
No Events Scheduled


Sunday, June 1
The Seventh Sunday of Easter

8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One

10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

11:45 am
Hospitality Hour

12:00 pm
Move SOTB Supplies & Equipment to Cathedral Hall

Cathedral Prayer List

Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25

 

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

A Collect for Memorial Day
May 26

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and hold them in your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Anniversaries & Birthdays
 

May 25  Laura & Michael Worns
May 30  Andrew & Catherine Craker
May 31  Hal & Rhonda Culbertson

  May 30  Dan & Nancy Demler

May 27  Cynthia Katsarelis
May 29  Peter Christensen

May 27  Thomas Widmer (75)

 

Cathedral Prayer List

  • Amanda, for strength & guidance

  • Derek, for guidance

  • John & his Mother, for Healing, strength & guidance

  • Joseph Hilliard, for strength & guidance

  • Joyce, for Strength & guidance;

  • Marshall Moore, for strength & guidance

  • Robin & Laurie, for healing from health issues

  • Gideon and his family, for healing, strenght, and guidance

  • Helene Dauerty-Randles, for healing

  • Trice Berkley, for healing

  • David, who has thyroid cancer.

  • Siberina Taylor, mother of Joe Anand-Obelton

  • Billy Hans, brother-in-law of Patty Hans

  • Rick Hillard and for Celeste Hillard

  • Samuel Gibson, Chris Gibson’s father.

  • Robert Dorsch, Jr, son of Jo Dorsch

  • Millard “Sonny” Stone & his wife, Joellen.

  • Joshua Henderson, brother of Chris Henderson.

  • Dorothea Felix

  • Laura Gekeler, friend of Deacon Clay

  • Cory Creager, friend of Deacon Clay

  • James Ellar, high school classmate of Mike Jaworski, who has a recurrence of cancer.

  • Rebecca Garcia, sister of Doug Martindale, and the Martindale/Riffell families

  • Willow Grace Wilson, daughter of Connor Wilson & Genesis Dilewski

  • Deb Walter, friend of Sherry Berkley

  • Corinne, Karen Slack’s daughter (upcoming surgery)

  • Marci & Kevin, friends of Patty Hans

  • Steven Mast

  • Elaine Mick

  • The Proffitt Family and for the Hillman Family

  • Ann and Bill Young

  • Corey Davis and Kenya Pearson

  • Mary Brooks

  • Jamie, Mimi, Joely, Mia, and the entire Jeter Family

  • Bill Jones and his family

  • Mary Beth Wright

  • Richard Murphy Jr. and Jill Bird

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

  • Dan, son-in-law of Karen Slack (health concerns)

  • Mary M. Burman

  • Carolynn Raney

  • Carl and Melinda Stopczynski; and for Alison Abbot -- cousins/extended family of Mike & Lisa Jaworski

  • Joan Machatton

  • Jim Arns

  • Cindy Ahlgrim

  • Joni Carlson, who continues treatment of an ongoing issue

  • Mike Jaworski and for Lisa.

  • Michael, son of Diane Hoist, and his family.

  • Tim Haywood, and Janice

  • Fred & Kate Mast

  • Paula Fowler

  • Canon Tina Velthuizen's grand-nephew, Jordan, who is struggling

  • Connor Gibbons

  • Olivia, who has leukemia, and her family

  • Sheila & family

  • Alan Thompson

  • Tony Molnar

  • Dan & Gail Mandell

  • Ron Gunn

  • Alissa Broussara

  • Cherryl Andries

  • Becky Ballentine

  • Marge Johnson

  • Jo Dorsch

  • Sharron McGowan

  • Joyce Marchant

  • Fr. Paul Tracy

  • Richard Bitner

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

  • For those expecting children:  Delilah Allsop & Joe MacFarland

  • For those about to be married: Jesse Grantz & Katelyn Langwith (May 24)

  • For those preparing for Holy Orders: Nan Noecker, diaconate

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

May 25  The Sixth Sunday of Easter

8:00 am
Lector  Chris Jeter
Server  Mary Young-Marcks

10:30 am
Lectors  Joe Anand-Obleton & Michael Anand-Obleton
Acolytes  Ainsley Gray, Cynthia Katsarelis, Jack Laney
Eucharistic Ministers  Andy Helfrich, Betsy VanderBurg, Matthew Worns, Mary Beth Wright
Ushers  Nicole Pinter & Michael Worns
Hospitality Host(s)  The Order of the Daughters of the King
Linens  Volunteer Needed for the Fourth Sunday of Each Month

May 27  Tuesday

Counters  Liz Burman & Donna Woods

May 30  Friday

Folder  Peg Swadener

Joe Anand-Obleton