eConnections - February 22, 2026
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The Weekend of the First Sunday in Lent
(Year A, Lent 1)
February 22, 2026
Team Cathedral's goal was to raise $1,000 for St. Margaret's House through Winter Walk. Our team total currently stands at $3,085.
Way to go, Team Cathedral!
If you did not get a chance to contribute.and would still like to do so,
please click the button below.
Worship
Read Mr. Collier's obituary here.
Lent
re:Connections
Formation & Spirituality
Outreach & Evangelism
Cathedral Calendar
Saturday, February 21
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, February 22
Year A: The First Sunday in Lent
8:00 am
The Great Litany & Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am
Intercessory Prayer
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
The Great Litany & Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality
Youth Group
12:30 pm
Fellowship of St. John
Monday, February 23 Polycarp of Smyrna
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:00 pm
Education for Ministry
Prayer Vigil of the Immigrant Community
Hosted by South Side Christian Church, Kokomo
Tuesday, February 24
Saint Matthias the Apostle
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Fr. Brian Grantz out of the office
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, February 25 Emily Malbone Morgan
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm
Clergy & Lay Leader Touchbase
5:30 pm
Daughters of the King Meeting
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 26 Photini
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
6:00 pm
Pizza Fellowship
JC's Coal Oven Pizza
Friday, February 27 George Herbert
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
6:00 pm
House Church
Hosted by Bunmi & Tayo Banjo
Saturday, February 28 Anna Julia Haywood Cooper
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, March 1
Year A: The Sunday in Lent
8:00 am
Penitential Order & Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
Penitential Order & Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45
Hospitality
Youth Group
Cathedral Prayer List
Collect for the First Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
02/23 Fr. Jim Slack (89)
02/24 Erica Vitale
02/26 Jeff Marchant
02/26 Louise McCrea
02/26 Aubree Schenkel
02/28 Daniel Kallenberg
For Your Prayers
☩ Requiescat in Pace
For the repose of the soul of those who have died:
David Lee Collier
☩ For Those in Need of Healing & Recovery
For those facing illness, surgery, or physical distress:
Helene Dauerty
Nan Noecker
Willow Grace Wilson
Mary Beth Wright (rehabbing after a fall)
Rebecca Maloy (recovering from surgery) and for Cynthia Katsarelis.
Mary Beth Wright (rehabbing after a fall)
Joshua Henderson (brother of Chris Henderson)
Michael Anand-Obelton
Mary Brooks
Kevin Renfro (our guest trumpeter)
Steven Mast
Tim Lane, (son-in-law of Karen Slack, recovering from shoulder surgery)
Joni Carlson (continuing treatment)
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)
☩ For Strength, Guidance, & Comfort
For those seeking spiritual support and peace:
Nadine Collier & the Collier Family
Bill Young (Catherine Craker’s Father) and for the entire Craker and Young families.
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:
Cherryl Andries
The Ashby Family: Shaun, Shirley, and Roland
Richard Bitner
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
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
Donnie Zigler
☩ For Those Preparing for Holy Orders
Nan Noecker (Diaconate)
☩ World, National, and Local Community Concerns
In our Nation, currently torn by fear, oppression, and strife, may Christ bring peace, healing, and unity.
For all travelers, especially those traveling in dangerous weather conditions. May they be protected from all danger and arrive safely at their destinations.
For victims of abuse and human trafficking, that they may be given justice and experience healing in their lives.
For peace and resolution of conflicts in our own country & around the world.
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, February 22
The First Sunday in Lent
8:00 am
Reader Kate Lee
Server Mary Young-Marcks
10:30 am
Readers Tamisyn Grantz & Christopher Hillak
Eucharistic Ministers Helene Dauerty, Ed Randles
Ushers Keith LaPierre, Dave Woods
Acolytes Freddy Kallenberg, Zeke Kallenberg, Aley Vitale-Richards
Hospitality Daughters of the King
Linens Cindy Laney
Sacristan Betsy VanderBurg
Tuesday, February 24
Counters DeDe Guth & Donna Woods
Friday, February 27
Folder Norris Whitfield