eConnections - May 24, 2026
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The Weekend of the Feast of Pentecost
(Year A: The Day of Pentecost)
May 24, 2026
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Worship
Diocese of Northern Indiana
Formation & Spirituality
Outreach & Evangelism
Cathedral Calendar
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
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:00 pm
Education for Ministry (EFM)
Tuesday, May 26 Augustine of Canterbury
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
6:30 pm
Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, May 27 Bertha & Ethelbert
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 28 Mechthild of Madgeburg
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Friday, May 29
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
Saturday, May 30
Sunburst Races in DTSB
1:00 pm
What's Next? Gathering
St. Andrew Church, Kokomo
Sunday, May 31
Trinity Sunday
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour
Ministry Schedule
Sunday, May 24
Year A: The Day of Pentecost
8:00 am
Lector
Kate Lee
Lay Minister
Daniel Armounfelder
10:30 am
Lectors
Christopher Hillak & Sherry Berkley
Eucharistic Ministers
Stephen Drendall, Betsy VanderBurg
Ushers
Erica Vitale, Dave Woods
Acolytes
Zeke Kallenberg, Bear Kallenberg, Volunteer Needed
Hospitality
Daughters of the King
Linen Care
Deborah Drendall
Sacristan
Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, May 26
Counters
DeDe Guth, Donna Woods
Friday, May 29
Folder
Norris Whitfield
Prayer List
Collect for the Day of Pentecost
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Collect for Memorial Day
Almighty God we remember on this Memorial Day all your servants who have departed this life in the service of their country. We pray that having opened to them the gates of larger life, you will receive them more and more into your joyful service, that they may win with you and your servants everywhere the eternal victory. For us who are here, may the Lord bless us and keep us. May the Lord make his face to shine upon us and be gracious unto us. May the Lord lift his countenance upon us and give us peace now and forever more. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
05/24 Jack Smith (91)
05/25 Michael & Laura Worns (35)
05/26 Anne Reasons
05/27 Cynthia Katsarelis
05/27 Thomas Widmer (76)
05/29 Peter Christensen
05/30 Andrew & Catherine Craker (17)
For Your Prayers
☩ In Thanksgiving...
On this Memorial Day Weekend, we give thanks for all those who in the service of our country have given the last full measure of devotion and we pray that their sacrifices will always be honored.
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 Ruth Dorsch, for all her children, siblings, and her entire family and extended family.
Professor Xavier Navarro Aquino, his family, and all the Notre Dame faculty, students and staff touched by his life.
Dorothea Felix, mother of Jim Felix (friend of Clay Berkley and Tina Velthuizen).
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:
Jeff Sallak (uncle of Christopher Hillak)
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)
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
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
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 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.
Cathedral Leadership
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