eConnections - May 31, 2026
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eConnections
The Weekend of the First Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
(Year A: Trinity Sunday)
May 31, 2026
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Worship
Diocese of Northern Indiana
Formation & Spirituality
Outreach & Evangelism
The Butterfly Garden at the Cathedral of Saint James is a stop on this year's Tour de Unity. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect Cathedral and community! We are seeking volunteers to help spruce up the garden with a brief work session on June 13 and to welcome guests during the event itself on June 20.
Garden Spruce Up. Saturday, June 13 from 10 am 'til Noon
Garden Hosts. Saturday, June 20 with times from 9 am until 4 pm.
Contact Catherine Craker to let her know when you are available to help. Thank you!
Cathedral Calendar
Saturday, May 30
Sunburst Races in DTSB
1:00 pm
What's Next? Gathering
St. Andrew Church, Kokomo
Sunday, May 31
Trinity Sunday
Fr. Mark Hummell preaching & presiding
Dean Brian Grantz will be preaching at St. Alban's Church, Fort Wayne
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour
3:00 pm
What's Next? Gathering
St. Alban's Church, Fort Wayne
Monday, June 1
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:00 pm
Education for Ministry (EFM)
Tuesday, June 2 Blandina & Her Companions
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Dean Brian Grantz Out of the Office
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, June 3 The Martyrs of Uganda
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
8:30 am
Assistance Ministry
Thursday, June 4 John XXIII
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Friday, June 5 Boniface
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
10:00 am
Requiem Eucharist for Joann Dorsch
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist w/ Carl & Kelly Marseilles
Renewal of Marriage Vows
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
Saturday, June 6
9:00 am
Episcopal School for Faith & Ministry
1:00 pm CDT
What's Next? Gathering
St. Andrew's Church, Valparaiso
Sunday, June 7
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 5, Track 1
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
EFM Graduation
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour
3:00 pm
What's Next? Gathering
St. Paul's Church, Mishawaka
Ministry Schedule
Sunday, May 31
Year A: Trinity Sunday
8:00 am
Lector
Jane Hunter
Lay Minister
Mary Young-Marcks
10:30 am
Lectors
Amanda Helfrich & Peg Swadener
Eucharistic Ministers
Andy Helfrich, Bunmi Banjo
Ushers
Michael Worns, Mike McCrea
Acolytes
Jack Laney, Matthew Worns, Ainsley Gray
Hospitality
Lisa Philippsen
Linen Care
Cindy Laney
Sacristan
Cindy Foley
Tuesday, June 2
Counters
Rick Hilliard & Dave Woods
Friday, June 5
Folder
Gay McCrea
Prayer List
Collect for Trinity Sunday
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
05/31 Hal & Rhonda Culbertson (40)
06/01 Joe Guth
06/01 Mary Young-Marcks & Michael Marcks (14)
06/02 Betsy VanderBurg
06/03 Mariah Worns
06/04 Amanda Helfrich
06/05 Carl & Kelly Marseilles (50)
06/06 Paul Schultz
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 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:
Kathy Nate (friend of Clay Berkley)
Jeff Sallak (uncle of Christopher Hillak)
Melody Sallak (aunt 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
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.
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