eConnections - July 12, 2026

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The Weekend of the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
(Year A: Proper 10, Track 1)

July 12, 2026

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The Dean's List

The Lull
Welcome to the mid-summer lull; that time when not much is happening program-wise at the Cathedral of Saint James and when many people are traveling during the summer break from school. If you're around, come worship with us on Sunday morning. Wear shorts and a t-shirt if you'd like. And if you have time, come to our somewhat informal Eucharist on Friday at Noon and join us for lunch at Grill 362 following. 

Requiescat in Pace: Lenore Cassady
Lenore Cassady and her husband, Tom, were members of the Cathedral of Saint James in the 1950s. When Bishop Mallett formed St. Michael & All Angels Church at the old bishopric at the corner of Jefferson and Ironwood, the Cassadys were reassigned geographically from here to there, where they remained faithful in worship, fellowship, and leadership for decades to come. Tom, a perennially slender, tan, and charismatic gentleman, died in 2017. Lenore, who was the epitome of kindness and elegance while remaining both very human and approachable, died this past week at age 95 after a long illness. Lenore, if my feeble memory recalls correctly, was part of the Parish Discernment Committee that worked with me some 34 years ago as I considered my call to priesthood. If she was not actually on that committee, she was certainly "committee adjacent" in her encouragement of my ministry and warmth for Tamisyn and - at the time - our two young sons. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her.

You can read Lenore's obituary here.

Blessings,
Brian

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Cathedral Calendar

Saturday, July 11

No Events Scheduled


Sunday, July 12
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 10, Track 1

8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One

9:00 am  Intercessory Prayer

10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

11:45 am  Intercessory Prayer
                 Hospitality Hour

12:30 pm  Fellowship of St. John

Senior High Mission Week Begins


Monday, July 13  
Cathedral Office: Closed

No Events Scheduled


Tuesday, July 14  Argula von Grumbach
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm

No Events Scheduled



Wednesday, July 15  
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
St. Margaret's House Closed

5:30 pm  Daughters of the King


Thursday, July 16  
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm

No Events Scheduled


Friday, July 17  William White
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm

12:05 pm  Holy Eucharist

1:00 pm  Community Lunch at TBD


Saturday, July 18

No Events Scheduled


Sunday, July 19
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 11, Track 1

8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One

10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

11:45 am  Hospitality Hour

Ministry Schedule

Sunday, July 12
Year A: Proper 10, Track 1

8:00 am
Lector  Jane Hunter
Lay Minister  Daniel Armounfelder

10:30 am
Lectors  Cindy Laney & Sherry Berkley
Eucharistic Ministers  Bunmi Banjo, Cherry Radin
Ushers  Erica Vitale, Keith LaPierre
Acolyte  Cynthia Katsarelis
Hospitality  Cindy Laney
Linen Care  DeDe Guth
Sacristan  Volunteer Needed

Wednesday, July 15
Counters  Sue Lowe & Betsy VanderBurg

Friday, July 17
Folder  Don Zigler

Prayer List

Collect for the Seventh Sunday
after Pentecost (Proper 10)


O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.


Anniversaries & Birthdays

Jul 13  Amanda & Andy Helfrich (24)
Jul 13  Joe Ross
Jul 14  Stephen Drendall
Jul 15  Sam Milligan
Jul 16  Bill Bissell (100)
Jul 16  Dave Matthews (80)
Jul 17  Joe Hilliard
 

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:

  • Lenore Cassady

  • John Worns (father of Michael Worns) and the entire Worns family.

  • Roger Noecker (former husband of Nan Noecker; father of Adam Noecker)

  • Julie Guiler (stepdaughter of DeDe Guth)

  • Ed Carlson (brother of Joni Carlson) and for his entire family.

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:

  • Mike and Lisa Jaworski

  • Michael

  • Myra Anthony

  • Angelica Healy

  • For Cooper, Emily, and Seth

  • Tim Irwin and Family (friends of Sherry Berkley)

  • Melody Sallak (aunt of Christopher Hillak)

  • Mary Mitchell (cousin of Deacon Clay)

  • Kathy Nate (friend of Deacon Clay)

  • Pamela Lax

  • Stephen Foley

  • 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

  • Tim Lane, (son-in-law of Karen Slack, recovering from shoulder surgery)

  • Joni Carlson (continuing treatment)

  • 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:

  • Ann and Bill Young (Catherine Craker’s parents) and for the entire Craker and Young families.

  • Damien Owens

  • Nadine Collier & the Collier Family

  • 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:

  • Laura

  • 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

  • Ron Gunn

  • Tim Haywood and Janice

  • Rick Hillard

  • 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)

☩ Prayers Requested at Assistance Day

  • William (prayers for his sick mother Bonnie)

  • Brazney (prayers for a closer relationship with God)

  • Austin (a home for him and his wife)

  • Jennifer (in mourning as her brother recently passed)

  • Marlene (seeking a job as a librarian)

  • Marilyn (for her family in Chicago, and daughter in Minnesota – a domestic situation, and who also needs both a kidney and pancreas transplant)

  • Amy (prayers for fixing her relationship with her sister Taylor)

  • Anthony (prayers for his mother, who has diabetes and with whom he's living to take care of her)

  • Roberta (prayers for her daughter who seriously burned her foot) 

☩ World, National, and Local Community Concerns

  • For the people of Venezuela as they attempt to recover from two massive eathquakes and for all the emergency responders and aid workers providing assistance.

  • For an end to wars and for a lasting Peace in all regions of the world, especialy in Iran, Israel, Lebanon (and throughout the Middle East), and Ukraine.

  • 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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