eConnections - September 20, 2026
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The Weekend of the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
(Year A: Proper 19, Track 1)
September 20, 2026
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The Dean's List
This Weekend
There are many opportunities afoot at the ol' Cathedral this weekend. Here's a brief summary of what's going on.
Adult Forum
Faith, Politics, and Public Life:
How to engage issues without forcing beliefs
Sunday, September 20
9:15 am - 10:15 am in the Conference Room
No sign-up needed. Just come :)
Building Compassion Art Project
Creating art for the South Bend Museum of Art
in support of St. Margaret's House
Sunday, September 20
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm in the Conference Room
Lunch provided
RSVP here!
CROP Hunger Walk
Join Team Cathedral as a walker or benefactor.
Given the iffy weather forecast, the latter is just fine :)
Sunday, September 20
2:00 pm at Zion Community Church
Sign up / Donate Here
A Concert for Unity
A Global Sound Wave of Hope, Unity, Peace, and Community
Sunday, September 20
3:00 pm at Zion Community Church
No sign-up needed. Just go :)
Worship
Fellowship
Formation & Spirituality
Last Call for EfM!
Registration for Education for Ministry (EfM) 2026 – 2027 is open. Mother Tina Velthuizen is the mentor and Shandelle Henson is the co-mentor.
Two tracks are available:
EfM Classic is a 4-year course, for which participants register 1 year at a time. It covers Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theology, Liturgy, and Ethics. If necessary, a participant can take a year off and restart in a later year.
EfM Wide Angle is a 1-year course and is an overview of the Spiritual Journey that introduces participants to EfM Classic.
“The discipline of individual and group Theological Reflection connects the sacred with life experience and study...Sharing worship, Spiritual Autobiographies, and personal stories fosters relationships foundational to ministry and spiritual growth.”
Registration is open for Wide Angle and for Classic Years 1 & 3. Anyone who has already taken Classic Years 1 & 2 is invited to register for Classic 3.
We meet at the Cathedral of St. James in South Bend. Currently we meet on Monday evenings, beginning at 6:00 p.m. However, the time can be adjusted based on participants’ schedules. We all meet together in one group. A group consists of 6–12 participants + mentors. If more than 12 participants register, we will split into two groups. Each level engages its specific course materials for 27 weeks, and there are 9 weeks of common lessons.
The cost for the year is $425. Scholarships are available through EfM and can/may also be available from the Diocese and or Parish.
In his book Being Disciples (read by the Wide Angle students last year), former Archbishop Rowan Williams concludes with 4 qualities/characteristics of the journey of discipleship. They are: increasing self-knowledge, silence, continued growth, and joy. All of these are experienced in EfM.
For more information, contact Mother Tina or Shandelle
Enjoy the exciting EfM Welcome Video
Justice & Peace
Join Team Cathedral and/or Donate :)
Outreach & Evangelism
Building Compassion Workshop RSVP
Cathedral Calendar
Saturday, September 19 Theodore of Tarsus
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, September 20
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 20, Track 1
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am
Adult Forum
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Hospitality Hour
Youth Group
12:00 pm
Building Compassion Art Project
2:00 pm
CROP Hunger Walk
3:00 pm
Concert for Unity
Monday, September 21
Saint Matthew the Apostle
Cathedral Office: Closed
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, September 22 Philander Chase
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
6:30 pm
Chapter Meeting
8:05 pm
Autumnal Equinox
Wednesday, September 23 Thecla of Iconium
Cathedral Office: 9 am - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm
Diocesan Clergy & Lay Leaders Meeting
7:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, September 24 Anna Ellison Butler Alexander
Cathedral Office: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
6:00 pm
Pizza in the Park
Grove Park in Berrien Springs, MI
Order ahead from Town Hall Pizza
Friday, September 25 Sergius of Radonezh
Cathedral Office: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
12:05 pm
Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm
Community Lunch at Grill 362
Saturday, September 26 Lancelot Andrewes
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, September 27
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year A: Proper 21, Track 1
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:00 am
Intercessory Prayer
9:15 am
The Faith Table:
Gathering Generations to Explore Faith Together
Flowers & Harvest Time
10:30 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am
Intercessory Prayer
Hospitality Hour
Youth Group
12:30 pm
Cathedral Staff Meeting
Fellowship of St John
Ecumenical Bible Study
Ministry Schedule
Sunday, September 20
Year A: Proper 20, Track 1
8:00 am
Lector Michael Marcks
Lay Minister Mary Young-Marcks
10:30 am
Lectors Steven Mast & Norris Whitfield
Eucharistic Ministers Steven Mast, Matthew Worns
Ushers Keith LaPierre, Michael Worns
Acolytes Kirk Philippsen, Zeke Kallenberg, Bear Kallenberg
Hospitality (Limited) Kirk Philippsen
Linen Care Celeste Hilliard
Sacristan Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, September 22
Counters Volunteers Needed
Friday, September 125
Folder Gay McCrea
Prayer List
Collect for the Seventeenth Sunday
after Pentecost (Proper 20)
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
It's an unusually quiet week.
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, as we begin our search process for our ninth bishop diocesan.
☩ Requiescat in Pace
For those who have departed this life, and for their families mourning their loss:
Arthur Lynch
Annie Dillard
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:
Canon David Seger
Jennifer Brandyberry (sister of Christopher Henderson)
Michael Anand-Obelton and for Joe
Mary Beth Wright
David Carlson (close friend Mary Young-Marcks)
Mike and Lisa Jaworski
Myra Anthony
For Cooper, Emily, and Seth
Tim Irwin and Family (friends of Sherry Berkley)
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:
Adam Bosler and his Family
Treshawn Visnaw
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.
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
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
☩ For those Discerning or Preparing for Holy Orders
Demi Chowen (Presbyterate)
Nan Noecker (Diaconate)
☩ World, National, and Local Community Concerns
We pray for the repose of the souls of and offer prayers for the families of South Bend residents Vanessa Bautista and Alexa Navarro. Pray that God may surround their families, and especially their children, with peace, comfort, and hope.
We wish a g'mar chatima tovah (“good final sealing”) to our Jewish sisters and brothers as they observe the fast of Yom Kippur which begins at sundown on Sunday, the 20th and ends at nightfall on Monday, the 21st of September,
Pray for the victims, survivors, and rescuers in the aftermath of flooding and mudslides in China and Nepal; for victims of wildfires in Europe and North America; and for those devastated by earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela.
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 protection of the lives and livelihoods of immigrants and for the families and communities mourning the loss of their loved ones.
For an end to wars and for a lasting Peace in all regions of the world, especially in Iran, Gaza, and 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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