eConnections - March 1, 2026
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The Weekend of the Second Sunday in Lent
(Year A, Lent 2)
March 1, 2026
Bishop Sparks' Resignation Timeline
This past Wednesday, Bishop Doug Sparks announced a timeline to his resignation at VIII Bishop of Northern Indiana on August 31, 2027. Click on the image above to see his announcement video.
On Friday, Dean Brian Grantz, speaking in his capacity as President of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, released a video announcing next steps in the process following the Bishop's announcement.
Worship
Read Mr. Collier's obituary here.
re:Connections
Formation & Spirituality
Outreach & Evangelism
Team Cathedral's goal was to raise $1,000 for St. Margaret's House through Winter Walk. Our team total currently stands at $3,335.
Way to go, Team Cathedral!
Lent
Cathedral Calendar
Saturday, February 28 Anna Julia Haywood Cooper
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, March 1
Year A: The Second 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 am
Hospitality
Youth Group
2:00 pm
Great Vigil of Easter Planning Meeting
St. Michael & All Angels Church
Monday, March 2 Chad of Lichfield
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:00 pm
Education for Ministry
Mondays at the Movies: Gut Renovation
Downtown Library
Tuesday, March 3 John & Charles Wesley
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Fr. Brian Grantz out of the office
5:30 pm
Assistance Day Food Prep
Fellowship of St. John in Cathedral Hall
Wednesday, March 4
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
8:30 am
Assistance Ministry
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 5
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
10:00 am
Party With a Purpose
IUSB
6:00 pm
Short Course: The Holy Bible: Wondrous Stories & Love Songs
Part 1 of 3
Friday, March 6
Cathedral Office Hours: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
5:00 pm CST
Story & Song Retreat
St. Andrew's Church, Valparaiso
6:00 pm
House Church
Hosted by Fr. Mark Hummell & Peter Christensen
Saturday, March 7 Perpetua & Felicity
8:00 am CST
Story & Song Retreat
St. Andrew's Church, Valparaiso
Sunday, March 8
Year A: The Third Sunday in Lent
8:00 am
Penitential Order & Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am
Intercessory Prayer
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
Penitential Order & Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
with special musical guest: Britt Kusserow
11:45 am
Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality
Youth Group
12:30 pm
Fellowship of St. John
Ecumenical Bible Study
1:00 pm
Visitation for David Collier
2:00 pm
Requiem Eucharist for David Collier
Cathedral Prayer List
Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
03/03 Anna Saar
03/04 Margaret Karcher
03/04 Benjamin Saar
03/05 Corin Chapman
03/05 Donna Richardson
03/06 George Kline (104)
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, that as we begin the transition to new leadership, we may follow where God’s Spirit leads.
☩ Requiescat in Pace
For those who have departed this life, and for their families mourning their loss:
David Lee Collier
☩ For Those in Need of Healing & Recovery
For those facing illness, surgery, or physical distress:
Rita (Donna Olis’ sister)
Helene Dauerty
Nan Noecker
Willow Grace Wilson
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 frequent 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
For those in our community it would be easy to forget, especially the poor, the unhoused, and all others living in the margins of society.
In our Nation, currently torn by fear, oppression, and strife, may Christ bring peace, healing, and unity. For peace and resolution of conflicts both at home and abroad.
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, March 1
The Second Sunday in Lent
8:00 am
Reader Michael Pippenger
Server Mary Young-Marcks
10:30 am
Readers Peg Swadener & Steven Mast
Eucharistic Ministers Steven Mast, Betsy VanderBurg
Ushers Erica Vitale, Michael Worns
Acolytes Cynthia Katsarelis, Kirk Philippsen, Matthew Worns
Hospitality Sue Lowe
Linens Mary Lehman
Sacristan Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, March 3
Counters Rick Hilliard, Dave Woods
Friday, March 6
Folder DeDe Guth
Cathedral Leadership
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