eConnections - March 10, 2023

eConnections
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James
March 10, 2023

The Dean's List

It’s was a really busy day, so this will be brief.

One of the ideas we are exploring through our Church Buildings for Collaborative Partnerships process is the possibility of offering space at the Cathedral for start-up businesses that need office or classroom or meeting space. Last week, in a chance conversation with a woman who had come to our door for other reasons, I discovered that she was working on business incubation opportunities for, as she puts it, black, brown, and ivory people, who represent only 6% of all small business owners. I invited her to come back and tell me more, which she did this morning. It was an interesting and enlightening conversation, which I hope she can continue with the Cathedral Chapter soon. The question for us is how we, who have an enormous amount of square footage that tends to be occupied only for a few hours in a week, might make better use of our assets for the good of the community. If we can figure out ways to generate revenue to support the Cathedral, as well, so much the better, but the primary conversation at the moment is about doing whatever it takes (remember that core value?) to fulfill our mission as a church in the heart of the city. The mission conversation is important and timely as the Heritage & Hope campaign and project evolves into the next phase: Gather & Grow, which seeks not only to complete the disability access project, but also aims to equip the Cathedral’s ministries with facilities that support our mission.

Blessings,
Brian

Faith Formation

Sunday Faith Formation
March 12, 2023

9:15 am Children's and Adult Faith Formation
Classrooms Located in Cathedral House

  • Sing Along with Father Brian (all kids together)

  • Adult Forum: Lent Series on Benedictine Spirituality

12:00 - 1:00 pm Youth Group
Youth Group Room


Children's Formation this Sunday | 9:15 - 10:15 am

Sing Along with Father Brian
All children are invited to a sing along with Father Brian this Sunday in the Cathedral House classrooms.

Youth Group | Sunday from 12 - 1:00 pm

This Sunday, March 12, youth (grades 7 - 12) are invited to join us for relationship building Sunday. Questions? Contact Tamisyn Grantz or Steven Slaubaugh.

Adult Forum | This Sunday at 9:15 am
Meets in the Conference Room

Lent 2023 Series:  "Benedictine Spirituality: A Lenten Journey of Reflection and Renewal"

Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming the Rev. Dr. Maxwell Johnson, Benedictine Oblate, to teach us about the role of prayer in Benedictine Spirituality. Additionally, he recommended some wonderful resources for prayer, including this and this. 

This Sunday, Mother Tina Velthuizen will be guiding us in a reflection on the role of humility in Benedictine Spirituality. Please read RB 7.1-7.70 (pp. 32 - 38 on 'Humility' in the Rule of St. Benedict) in preparation for this session. Mother Tina will be guiding the discussion on that chapter, including a time for lectio divina and contemplation on how this value touches your life.

Hope to see you this Sunday, March 12, at 9:15 in the Conference Room.
 

Miss an Adult Forum? Listen to past discussions here.

LENT 2023

40 Days through Philippians & Matthew

  • Monday, March 13  Matthew 12:1-32

  • Tuesday, March 14  Matthew 12:33-50

  • Wednesday, March 15  Matthew 13

  • Thursday, March 16  Matthew 14

  • Friday, March 17  Matthew 15

  • Saturday, March 18  Matthew 16 

Join us for a joint Lenten Book study with St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mishawaka on Silence by Shusaku Endo.

Remaining Book Study Schedule:

March 29, 2023 from 7 - 8:30 pm at Cathedral of Saint James (Discussing Chapters 6 - 10 and appendix)

Want to join? Feel free to just show up, or let Steven know you're coming: formation@stjamessouthbend.org

A morning of meditations and reflections on The Way of Love as the basis for a rule of life. A sign up sheet is located in the back of the Church, or send an email to our Parish Administrator, Joe Anand-Obleton, here.


Service Opportunities


Cathedral Calendar

This Week at CSJ

Saturday, March 11
10:00 am  God Outside Hike
  Tippecanoe River State Park 

Sunday, March 12
The Third Sunday in Lent
8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am  Sunday Formation Groups
 - Nursery Open
 - Sing-Along with Fr. Brian
 - Adult Forum
10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am  Hospitality
12:00 pm  Youth Group

Monday, March 13
Administrative Offices Closed
6:30 pm  Education for Ministry

Tuesday, March 14
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
5:30 pm  Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 15
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 am  Raising Cane Bible Study
  Call (425) 436-6335; Access Code 782266
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
7:00 pm  Lenten Book Study

Thursday, March 16
6:30 pm  Confirm, not Conform (Adults)

Friday, March 17
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm  Holy Eucharist

Saturday, March 18
9:00 am  Lenten Quiet Day
  The Way of Love

Sunday, March 19
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am  Sunday Formation Groups
 - Nursery Open
 - Intergenerational Sunday
10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am  Hospitality
12:00 pm  Confirm, not Conform (Youth)

Looking Ahead

Saturday, March 25
10 am  Ordination of Robert Armidon

Thursday, March 30
10 am  Blessing of the Oils

Sunday, April 2
10:15 am  Liturgy of the Palms
  w/ St. Patrick’s & St. Hedwig’s

Thursday, April 6
7 pm  Maundy Thursday Service

Friday, April 7
12 pm  Good Friday Service

Saturday, April 8
9 pm  The Great Vigil of Easter
  at Trinity, Niles

Sunday, April 9
10 am  Easter Sunday Festal Eucharist


For Your Prayers

 

  • For Alan Thompson.

  • For Aubree.

  • For the repose of the soul of Rob Dorsch.

  • For Jo Dorsch and the Dorsch family.

  • For Julie Guiler, daughter of Joe Guth.

  • For Donna Woods, and for Dave.

  • For Peju, Bunmi, and the Okanlami family.

  • For Gina Dudeck & Dale Brucki

  • For the Raman family.

  • For Milo & Gussie Wietstock, parents of Steve Wietstock.

  • Mike Jaworski, and Lisa.

  • Marilyn Klopfenstein

  • Tony Molnar

  • Greg Gotsch

  • Dan & Gail Mandell

  • Russell Cartwright

  • Ron Gunn

  • Cobie

  • Alissa Broussara

  • Doug Martindale

  • Nan Noecker as she continues her diaconal formation

  • Mary Beth Wright; Becky Ballentine; Jo Dorsch; Sharron McGowan; Joyce Marchant; Dave & Alice Miller; Fr. Paul Tracy; Bill Brennen; Ginger & Richard Bitner.

  • Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius

  • For those preparing for marriage: Philip Drendall & Megan Roberts (March 18); Matthew Diehl & Chau-ly Phan (September 30). 

  • For those awaiting the birth or adoption of a child: Christopher & Andrew Hillak.


Social Media

Cathedral of Saint James Podcast

Our adult forum conversation with Dr. Samantha Slaubaugh on 'Wealth, Poverty, and the Patristic Period' is now available on Apple Podcasts:

Cathedral of Saint James Livestream

We livestream each 10:30 AM Sunday service on YouTube and Facebook. 

Joe Anand-Obleton