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The Weekend of the Feast of Saint James

July 26, 2026

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The Dean's List

Hither & Yon Season
The next few weeks sees staff members coming and going for vacations, conferences, and whatever else we get up to in the summertime. Here's the rundown:

Canon Joe Anand-Obleton will end an excursion from his escritoire this coming Tuesday.
Fr. Mark Hummell is suspending his sacerdotal stint this weekend.
Dr. Steven Wietstock has booked a breather from the bench this weekend and next weekend.
Deacon Anne Wietstock is dropping her diaconal duties next weekend.
Dean Brian Grantz is pausing his pastoral pursuits beginning this Thursday, July 30. He will resume his regular role on Friday, August 21.

Fr. Mark Hummell, Deacon Anne Wietstock, and Deacon Clay Berkley will be available in the event of urgent pastoral need during my absence.

Canon Terri Bays
This past Thursday, the Standing Committee of the Diocese of the Great Lakes announced a slate of three candidates for bishop. Included on the slate is Canon Terri Bays. A two week open period for nomination by petition now follows. The Diocese will host opportunities to get to know the candidates this fall leading up to their electing Convention on Saturday, October 24. Please keep Canon Terri, the other candidates, and the Diocese of the Great Lakes in your prayers.

Honorary Canons
This Saint James Sunday we are pleased to welcome Mr. John Beatty and Mrs. Linda Buskirk, both members of Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Wayne, for their official seating as Honorary Canons of the Cathedral of Saint James. Honorary Canons are nominated by the Bishop and the Dean and elected by the Cathedral Chapter in recognition of exceptional service and long-standing dedication to the life and ministry of the Church throughout our diocese. Canon Beatty's remarkable service as diocesan historian and archivist and Canon Buskirk's leadership in fostering stewardship, developing lay leadership, and guiding capital fundraising efforts exemplify the faithful and generous use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of Christ's Church. We are honored to welcome Canon Beatty and Canon Buskirk to the Chapter of the Cathedral of Saint James and give thanks for their ministry among us.

Thank You, Kirk!
Stewardship of a 132-year-old building is no mean feat; one never knows what is going to require attention next. This week alone we have had people working on the steps to Cathedral Hall (thank you, Eric McManus!), plaster and paint to repair water damage, replacement of the electrical panel in the office building after a too-close call, and meetings with our architects to discuss a replacement ramp for wheelchair accessibility in the event that our elevator is unavailable some Sunday morning. (There is nothing wrong with the elevator right now, but it is basically a computer-controlled, wall-crawling box, so it is inevitable that it will require maintenance in the future). So, when you see Kirk, please thank him for his service to the Cathedral above and beyond the call.

Requiescat in Pace: Carol Albright
Carol Albright - a member of the Cathedral with her husband, Judge William Albright, and their family many years ago - died this past Saturday following an illness. 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.

I will preside at her funeral service this coming Wednesday, July 30, at Palmer Funeral Home River Park Chapel beginning at 11 am. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame.

Blessings,
Brian

The Feast of Saint James

Need to pick up your ticket(s)? Meet Fr. Brian in the Cathedral parking lot
before the game between 6:15 pm and 6:30 pm.

Pot Luck Tailgate Picnic Details

Burgers and Hot Dogs and Brats. (Oh my!) We'll fire up the Cathedral's mongo grill to cook up picnic fare, plus a vegetarian option (most likely black bean burgers). We will also provide soft drinks, iced tea, and water.
As you are able, please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. If you need to put it in the refrigerator during the 10:30 service, we will have "runners" at the Cathedral main entrance to take items downstairs.
Bring your favorite tailgate chair, plus any horizontal surface you may desire to place your plate on.
We will have yard games, including corn hole, giant checkers, and sidewalk chalk, plus a face-painting table.
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help with set up, run food to and from the kitchen, cook, and clean up! If you would like to lend a hand, please let Tamisyn Grantz know.
If it is too hot, too wet, or too smoky to be outside, we will move the tailgate to Cathedral Hall and the set up the games (minus sidewalk chalk) in the youth rooms.

Worship

Diocese of Northern Indiana

Outreach & Evangelism

Formation & Spirituality

Cathedral Calendar

Saturday, July 25
The Feast of Saint James the Apostle

10:00 am What's Next? Report to the Diocese

7:05 pm South Bend Cubs Game

Sunday, July 26
The Feast of Saint James observed
Fr. Mark Hummell, Cn. Joe Anand-Obleton, Dr. Steven Wietstock away

8:00 am 1789 BCP Holy Eucharist

9:00 am Intercessory Prayer

10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Blessing of the Labyrinth
Seating of Honorary Canons

11:45 am Intercessory Prayer
Pot Luck Tailgate

Monday, July 27 William Reed Huntington
Cathedral Office: Closed
No Events Scheduled

Tuesday, July 28 Johann Sebastian Bach
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled

Wednesday, July 29  Mary & Martha of Bethany
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm

2:00 pm EDNIN Clergy/Lay Leader Touchbase

Thursday, July 30  William Wilberforce
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Fr. Brian away

4:00 pm Unity Garden Volunteer Work

Friday, July 31 Ignatius of Loyola
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Fr. Brian away

12:05 pm  Holy Eucharist

1:00 pm  Community Lunch at Grill 362

Saturday, August 1 Joseph of Arimathea
Fr. Brian away

No Events Scheduled

Sunday, August 2
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 13, Track 1
Fr. Brian Grantz, Dcn. Anne Wietstock, Dr. Steven Wietstock away

8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One

10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

11:45 am Hospitality

Ministry Schedule

Sunday, July 26
The Feast of Saint James

8:00 am
Lector Michael Marcks
Lay Minister Daniel Armounfelder

10:30 am
Lectors Andy Helfrich & Celeste Hilliard
Eucharistic Ministers Helene Dauerty, Ed Randles
Ushers Kay & Reg Klopfenstein
Acolyte Zeke Kallenberg
Hospitality Daughters of the King
Linen Care Deborah Drendall
Sacristan Volunteer Needed

Tuesday, July 28
Counters DeDe Guth & Donna Woods

Friday, July 31
Folder Gay McCrea

Prayer List

Collect for the Feast of Saint James

O gracious God, we remember before you today your servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that you will pour out upon the leaders of your Church that spirit of self-denying service by which alone they may have true authority among your people; 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 26 Isaac Lee
Jul 27 Grace Liberatore
Jul 27 Leo Liberatore
Jul 27 Marie Liberatore
Jul 27 Sandra & Tom Widmer (35)
Jul 30 Daniel & Jodi Kallenberg (21)
Jul 31 Dcn Clay & Sherry Berkley (33)
Jul 31 Helene Dauerty & Ed Randles (21)
Jul 31 Dcn Janice Miller (87)
Jul 31 Donna Olis
Aug 01 Kim Gray

For Your Prayers

☩ For New Happenings Ministry Camp

☩ In Thanksgiving...

Along with her entire family, we give joyful thanks for the recent Baptism of Adalena Grace Helfrich.
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:

Carol Albright
Susan Adamek
Monica Bullock (and for the Bullock family)
Joan McHatton
Jan Snyder (wife of Harley Snyder and benefactor of the Cathedral and Diocesan offices)
Pat Janssen (uncle of Steven Mast)
Loretta (extended family member of Joe Anand Obelton)
Lenore Cassady

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 Woodruff (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:

David Carlson (close friend Mary Young-Marcks)
Mike and Lisa Jaworski
Michael
Myra Anthony
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:

The Bullock Family
Juan Jacob Allen Obleton
Robin Warr
Lori
Ariel Obelton
Ebony Bailey
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:

Trice Berkley
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
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

☩ 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)

☩ For Those Preparing for Holy Orders

Nan Noecker (Diaconate)

☩ World, National, and Local Community Concerns

For Canon Terri Bays as she enters a period of discernment as one of three candidates from which the recently formed Diocese of the Great Lakes will elect their first bishop. We pray for her, for her family, and for their diocese and our own as this process moves forward. Come, Holy Spirit!
For the people of Venezuela as they attempt to recover from two massive earthquakes and for all the emergency responders and aid workers providing assistance.
For protection of the lives of immigrants and for the families an communities mourning the killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero.

For an end to wars and for a lasting Peace in all regions of the world (especially in Iran and the surrounding regions) and in Ukraine.

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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