eConnections - October 18, 2026
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The Weekend of the Twentieth-First Sunday after Pentecost
(Year A: Proper 24, Track 1)
October 18, 2026
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Announcements
Prayer & Service
Worship
We invite you to remember beloved family and friends who have gone before us into the nearer presence of God by writing their names on the prayer cards at the back of the Church. The cards are hung throughout the church so that we might be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses as we pray, baptize, and share communion on All Saints Day: November 1. All names are read aloud in the litany of the faithful departed prayed on that day, as well.
Diocesan Convention
Cathedral Kids :)
Fellowship
Formation & Spirituality
Outreach & Evangelism
Cathedral Calendar
Saturday, October 17 Ignatius of Antioch
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, October 18
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 24, Track 1
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am
Adult Forum: Ritual Well
with The Rev. Jean Culbertson Sutton
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
The Rev. Jean Culbertson Sutton, preaching
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour
Youth Group
12:00 pm
Fellowship of St. John
Monday, October 19
Saint Luke the Evangelist
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:00 pm
Education for Ministry
Tuesday, October 20 Cornelius the Centurion
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, October 21
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
5:30 pm
Daughters of the King Meeting
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, October 22
Cathedral Office: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Friday, October 23
Saint James of Jerusaliem
Cathedral Office: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
Saturday, October 24
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, October 25
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 25, Track 1
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am
Intercessory Prayer
9:15 am
Adult Forum: Who Are These People?
with Tom Burman
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Hour
Youth Group
12:30 pm
Ecumenical Bible Study
Ministry Schedule
Sunday, October 18
Year A: Proper 24, Track 1
8:00 am
Lector Jane Hunter
Lay Minister Daniel Armounfelder
10:30 am
Lectors Joseph Anand-Obleton & Michael Anand-Obleton
Eucharistic Ministers Cherry Radin, Joseph Anand-Obleton
Ushers Deborah Drendall, Nicole Pinter
Acolytes Cynthia Katsarelis, Kirk Philippsen, Ben Saar
Hospitality Tina Velthuizen
Linen Care DeDe Guth
Sacristan Cindy Foley
Tuesday, October 20
Counters Mary Lehman, Peg Swadener
Friday, October 23
Folder Donnie Zigler
Prayer List
Collect for the Twentieth-First Sunday
after Pentecost (Proper 24)
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
Oct 18 Adam Bosler
Oct 19 Cn. Terri Bays
Oct 21 Kim & Tim Gray (26)
Oct 22 Diane Hoist
Oct 22 Fr. Jim Lodwick (88)
For Your Prayers
☩ In Thanksgiving
For Bishop Doug Sparks, in gratitude for his years of leadership and heart for this Diocese; may his upcoming retirement be a season of rest and blessing. We also pray for the Diocese of Northern Indiana, as we begin our search process for our ninth bishop diocesan.
☩ Requiescat in Pace
For those who have departed this life, and for their families mourning their loss:
Phil Roy, longtime friend of Carl Marseilles
Fr. John Young, cousin of Kelly Marseilles
Keely Twibell
Alaya Maez and for the entire Maez family
For all who have been killed by gun violence, especially this week three children in Bend, Oregon.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon them.
☩ For Those Serving in the Armed Forces at Home and Abroad
Loren Bates (Tina Velthuizen’s great-nephew)
Colin Woodruff (Nan Noecker’s grandson)
Cade Dorsch (Jo Dorsch’s grandson)
Brittany San Felipe (Erica Vitale's stepdaughter and wife of Chezka San Felipe)
John Jarrett (Erica's Vitale’s stepson, and husband of Ines Dutra)
Kristoff Richards (Extended Family of Erica Vitale)
Nathan Whitfield (Al and Norris Whitfield's son)
Will Cook (Brian and Tamisyn's Godson)
Nick Reardon ("Nephew" of the Grantzes)
Graham Sparks (Bishop Doug and Dana Sparks’ Son)
Riley Suter (friend of Jesse Grantz)
☩ For Those in Need of Healing & Recovery
For those facing illness, surgery, or physical distress:
Canon David Seger
Emma Givens (Steven Mast’s aunt)
Leo
Jennifer Brandyberry (sister of Christopher Henderson)
Michael Anand-Obelton and for Joe
Mary Beth Wright
David Carlson (close friend Mary Young-Marcks)
Mike and Lisa Jaworski
Myra Anthony
For Cooper, Emily, and Seth
Tim Irwin and Family (friends of Sherry Berkley)
Kathy Nate (friend of Deacon Clay)
Pamela Lax
Stephen Foley
Candy McCarthy (Joann Dorsch’s daughter)
Helene Dauerty
Rebecca Maloy (recovering from surgery) and for Cynthia Katsarelis.
Joshua Henderson (Chris Henderson’s brother)
Mary Brooks
Tim Lane, (son-in-law of Karen Slack, recovering from shoulder surgery)
Joni Carlson (continuing treatment)
Gideon and his family (healing)
Olivia (leukemia) and for her family
Robin & Laurie (healing from health issues)
☩ For Strength, Guidance, & Comfort
For those seeking spiritual support and peace:
Foster Norman
Tracy Norman
Scott Christian (Canon Carol Bianchini’s brother) and for his family
Adam Bosler and his Family
Treshawn Visnaw
The Bullock Family
Juan Jacob Allen Obleton
Robin Warr
Lori
Ariel Obelton
Ebony Bailey
Ann and Bill Young (Catherine Craker’s parents) and for the entire Craker and Young families.
Nadine Collier & the Collier Family
Marci Ullery (friend of Patty Hans)
Patty Hans
Derek (guidance)
Billy Hans (health & guidance)
Joseph Hilliard (strength & guidance)
Joyce (strength & guidance)
Marshall Moore (strength & guidance)
☩ General Intercessions
For friends, family, and members of the community:
Trice Berkley
Laura
The Anderson Family
Cherryl Andries
The Ashby Family: Shaun, Shirley, and Roland
Richard Bitner
Alissa Broussara
Mary M. Burman
Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius
Cobie (Tina Velthuizen’s sister)
The Demler and Martindale families
Paula Fowler
Connor Gibbons
Ron Gunn
Tim Haywood and Janice
Rick Hillard
The Jeter Family: Jamie, Mimi, Joely, Mia, and the entire family
Bill Jones and his family
Dan & Gail Mandell
Joyce Marchant
Fred & Kate Mast
Sharron McGowan
Michael (Diane Hoist’s son) 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
Donnie Zigler
☩ For those Discerning or Preparing for Holy Orders
Demi Chowen (Presbyterate)
Nan Noecker (Diaconate)
☩ World, National, and Local Community Concerns
Pray for Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome, for successful treatment and recovery from surgery for recently diagnosed lung cancer.
As we enter election season in our country, let us remember to pray for all election workers and county clerks, especially those in Indiana and Michigan, who give of their time and talent to ensure that our elections are free and fair.
Pray for all victims of gun violence, especially for those killed or injured in recent shootings and for their families and friends. Pray also for first responders and medical staff who care for them.
For Canon Terri Bays as she enters a period of discernment as one of three candidates from which the recently formed Diocese of the Great Lakes will elect their first bishop. We pray for her, for her family, and for their diocese and our own as this process moves forward. Come, Holy Spirit!
For an end to wars and for a lasting Peace in all regions of the world, especially in Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine.
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.
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