eConnections - January 25, 2026
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The Weekend of the Third Sunday after the Epiphany
(Year A, Epiphany 3)
January 25, 2026
The Dean's List
We really should pray (Jesus, it's cold outside)
I hope you can stay (Jesus, it's cold outside)
The morning has been (Been hoping you'd stop in)
Not very nice (Try not to slip on all that ice...)
The Friday plan for Sunday morning - as seen above - is to proceed with worship as scheduled. If the weather is more inclement than expected, cancellations will be posted per usual on WNDU, WSBT, the Cathedral's Facebook page, and eConnections.
The Youth Group will NOT meet on Sunday.
Discretionary Tales
Back in December, one of the people who came to us seeking assistance was a rather effervescent young woman who was dressed neatly and whose hair was an absolute work of art. She was delightful, and as she handed me her ID - a learner's permit - I realized she was also quite young. When I asked her if there was anything I could pray for, she said - among other things - her health. When I asked gently if I could pray more specifically, her bright demeanor changed a bit and she said, "Yeah, I was shot in the leg." I didn't press for details, but we did talk a bit about how that experience requires healing not just for her body, but for her mind and spirit, as well.
It is humbling to consider the burdens that others carry.
In January, one of our regulars who is a perennially homeless, chatterbox, conspiracy theorist, but nevertheless nice guy, said this: "I don't know what the man upstairs is up to, but we could sure use a bit more help down here."
Amen.
Request for Action
A parishioner who works with homeless persons asks for your consideration and action on the following matter: The Indiana Legislature is back in session and they've reintroduced the bill to criminalize unsheltered homelessness. Please call (it’s generally taken more seriously than emails), please call multiple times, and please pass on this info to your networks. The current action item is to call your state senator and tell them to vote no on SB 285. Arresting people for being homeless does not help people exit homelessness, especially when there are not enough shelter beds or affordable housing units for everyone sleeping outside. And we Hoosiers care about our community members who are homeless!
(Dean’s note: Follow the money here, and ask why it is better to fund incarceration with tax dollars than to expand resources for the homeless and address the conditions which lead to homelessness).
Winter Walk
St. Margaret's House Annual Winter Walk fundraiser will take place on Sunday, February 15. The walk will begin at 1 pm in our south parking lot, wind around downtown South Bend, and end with a reception at South Bend City Church.
Financial support for St. Margaret's House's operating budget is vital during their year of displacement and construction. The Cathedral is being honored as their community partner of the year, I would love to see a strong turnout from the Cathedral both in numbers and financially.
Click here
to donate or register (make sure to join the Cathedral of Saint James team!)
Blessings all,
Brian
Worship
re:Connections
Registration for this event is closed. Sorry!
Mark your calendar for the Pizza Fellowship coming up on Thursday, February 26!
More information will be available next week.
Formation & Spirituality
Outreach & Evangelism
Cathedral Calendar
Saturday, January 24 Florence Li Tim-Oi
10:00 am
Lay Input Session on Indiana Reunification Process
Sunday, January 25
Year A: The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am
Intercessory Prayer
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45
Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality
12:30 pm
The Fellowship of Saint John
Monday, January 26
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:30 pm
Education for Ministry
Tuesday, January 27 John Chrysostom
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:00 pm
Lay Input on Indiana Reunification
Wednesday, January 28 Thomas Aquinas
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm
Clergy & Lay Leader Touchbase
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 29
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
6:00 pm
Dining Out Group at Ciao's Restaurant
Friday, January 30
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
Saturday, January 31 Marcella of Rome
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, February 1
Year A: The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45
Hospitality
Youth Group
12:30 pm
Ecumenical Bible Study
3:00 pm
We Make Indiana: Strengthen Mental Health Crisis Response Event
at the Islamic Society of Michiana Community Hall
Cathedral Prayer List
Collect for the Third Sunday
after the Epiphany
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
01/27 Mimi Bilbrey
01/27 Lucy Campbell
01/28 Margaret Forster
01/28 Fionnula McCrea
01/29 Bishop Ed Little
01/29 Gianna Walters
01/30 Femi Okanlami (71)
01/31 Penny Papczynski
For Your Prayers
☩ For the Repose of the Soul
For those who have departed this life, and for their families mourning their loss:
Nancy Colburn (cousin of Randy Colburn)
Cecilia Mary Beattie Hassert (goddaughter of Liz & Tom Burman)
The Rev. Paul John Tracy
Jim Arns (Friend of Sherry Berkley)
☩ For Those in Need of Healing & Recovery
For those facing illness, surgery, or physical distress:
Kevin Renfro (our guest trumpeter)
Steven Mast
Mary Beth Wright (recovering after a fall)
Tim Lane, (son-in-law of Karen Slack, recovering from shoulder surgery)
Joe Anand-Obelton (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)
☩ For Strength, Guidance, & Comfort
For those seeking spiritual support and peace:
Cynthia Katsarelis & Rebecca Maloy (peace and strength)
Derek (guidance)
Joseph Hilliard (strength & guidance)
Joyce (strength & guidance)
Marshall Moore (strength & guidance)
☩ General Intercessions
For friends, family, and members of the community:
Robin Earley (peac & strength)
Billy Hans (health & guidance)
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
Bill Young (Catherine Craker’s Father)
Donnie Zigler
☩ 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
Sunday, January 25
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00 am
Reader Patty Hans
Server Mary Young-Marcks
10:30 am
Readers Tamisyn Grantz & Christopher Hillak
Eucharistic Ministers Stephen Drendall, Cherry Radin
Ushers Nicole Pinter, Michael Worns
Acolytes Matthew Worns
Hospitality Daughters of the King
Linens Celeste Hilliard
Sacristan Betsy VanderBurg
Tuesday, January 27
Counters DeDe Guth & Donna Woods
Friday, January 30
Folder Peg Swadener
Cathedral Lay Leadership
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