eConnections - May 17, 2026
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eConnections
The Weekend of the Seventh Sunday of Easter
(Year A, 7 Easter)
May 17, 2026
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Worship
Diocese of Northern Indiana
Fellowship
Formation & Spirituality
Outreach & Evangelism
Cathedral Calendar
Saturday, May 16 Gregory of Nazianzus
9:00 am
EDNIN Commission on Ministry
Sunday, May 17
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am
Through the Years
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour
Youth Group
12:30 pm
Ecumenical Bible Study
Fellowship of St. John
Cathedral Staff Meeting
Monday, May 18
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:00 pm
Education for Ministry (EFM)
Tuesday, May 19 Dunstan
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, May 20 Alcuin of York
Cathedral Office: By Appointment Only
Joe Anand-Obleton out of the office
5:30 pm
Daughters of the King Meeting
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 21 Lydia of Thyatira
Cathedral Office: By Appointment Only
Joe Anand Obleton out of the office
No Events Scheduled
Friday, May 22 Helena of Constantinople
Cathedral Office: By Appointment Only
Joe Anand-Obleton out of the office
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
Saturday, May 23
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, May 24
The Day of Pentecost
8:00 am
Renewal of Baptismal Vows and
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am
Intercessory Prayer
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
Renewal of Baptismal Vows and
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Hour
Ministry Schedule
Sunday, May 17
Year A: The Seventh Sunday of Easter
8:00 am
Lector
Jane Hunter
Lay Minister
Volunteer Needed
10:30 am
Lectors
Joe Anand-Obleton & Michael Anand-Obleton
Eucharistic Ministers
Joe Anand-Obleton, Rick Hilliard
Ushers
Deborah Drendall, Michael Worns
Acolytes
Jack Laney, Aley Vitale-Richards, Matthew Worns
Hospitality
Tina Velthuizen
Linen Care
Celeste Hilliard
Sacristan
Betsy VanderBurg
Tuesday, May 19
Counters
Mary Lehman, Peg Swadener
Friday, May 22
Folder
Don Zigler
Cathedral Prayer List
Collect for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
05/17 Shela Raman-McCabe
05/18 Janice Haywood
05/19 Julie Martindale
05/22 David & Wendy Chapman (27)
05/22 Hal Culbertson
05/22 Astrid Kallenberg
05/22 Rosemary Zigler (80)
05/14 Laura Pankow (72)
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.
For good news for St. Margaret's House.
☩ Requiescat in Pace
For those who have departed this life, and for their families mourning their loss:
Joann Dorsch, long time Cathedral member.
Dorothea Felix, mother of Jim Felix (friend of Clay Berkley and Tina Velthuizen)
Gene Grantz, father of Dean Brian Grantz and for the entire Grantz Family.
Dottie Balok (friend and former parishioner of Tina Velthuizen’s).
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 Woodruf (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:
Shawn Bianchini, son of diocesan missioner Carol Bianchini, who underwent back surgery on Friday, May 15.
Trudy (guest of St. Margaret’s House)
Pamela Lax
Scott Bianchini (husband of Canon Carol Bianchini)
Stephen Foley
Ed Carlson (for Gretchen, his wife; and for Joni Carlson)
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
Kevin Renfro (our guest trumpeter)
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:
Tara (for support following a devastating fire)
Candy Kieta (former co-worker of Randy Colburn-Hochstetler)
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:
Mary Beth Wright
"AC" who is in a difficult domestic situation.
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
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
Joan Machatton
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 Preparing for Holy Orders
Nan Noecker (Diaconate)
☩ World, National, and Local Community Concerns
For all of those who, amid the joy of the Resurrection, still find themselves suffering grief and loss.
For lasting Peace in Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and all the Middle East and an end to armed conflicts in Ukraine and througout the world.
For an end to racism in all its forms, that discrimination and violence may end. We pray especially for people of many faiths whose communities are often targeted in hateful attacks, and we pray that those with bigotry in their hearts may come to see, know, and respect the diginity of all human beings.
In our Nation, currently torn by fear, oppression, and strife, may Christ bring peace, healing, and unity.
For the Episcopal Diocese of Western NY as they begin a search for their next Bishop and who offer their prayers for our diocese in our period of transition.
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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