eConnections - March 24, 2023
eConnections
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James
March 24, 2023
The Dean's List
Holy Week & Easter Schedule
The Church tells the story of Jesus from Advent to Advent each year; from Jesus' coming into this world in the incarnation to his second coming in that eventual someday when time is fulfilled. At the heart of that story is Holy Week, when we remember Jesus' Passion, Death, and Resurrection, through which we see the full measure of God's love and our hope for salvation and redemption. I commend your participation in as many Holy Week services as you can possibly manage to walk the Way of the Cross with Jesus.
Of particular note this year:
We will once again join our friends from St. Patrick & St. Hedwig's parish on Palm Sunday for the Liturgy of the Palms. We will begin at 10:30 am on the corner of West Washington and South Taylor Streets, weather permitting. For those who cannot make the walk, please gather at the Cathedral and we'll be along shortly.
As has been our practice over the past several years, we will join with other local Episcopal churches for a shared Easter Vigil. The Vigil will be hosted by Trinity Church, Niles. It will begin at 9 pm on Saturday, April 8. Trinity Church was chosen because they have - by anyone's recollection - never held an Easter vigil before.
April 2: Palm Sunday
8:00 am Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel, Holy Eucharist
10:30 am Liturgy of the Palms with St. Patrick & St. Hedwig Parish
Corner of W Washington & S Taylor
10:45 am Procession to Saint James, Passion Gospel, Holy Eucharist
April 3: Monday in Holy Week
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
April 4: Tuesday in Holy Week
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
April 5: Wednesday in Holy Week
5:30 pm Stations of the Cross
April 6: Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar
April 7: Good Friday
12:00 pm Veneration of the Cross, Solemn Collects, Communion from Reserve Sacrament
April 8: Holy Saturday
10:00 am God Outside at Potato Creek State Park, Trail 1
Meet at the Nature Center
9:00 pm The Great Vigil of Easter
Trinity Episcopal Church, Niles
April 9: Easter Sunday
10:00 am Festal Easter Eucharist
Baptism of Jack William Laney
Confirm, Not Conform
It has been an extraordinary joy and privilege to meet with two groups of people since last fall as part of our confirmation preparation process. Our Confirm, Not Conform (Youth) cohort includes
Lauren Chapman, Abby Gray, Ainsley Gray, Anne Gray, Sophia Helfrich, Freddy Kalleberg, Abby McManus, Aidan McManus, Aley Vitale-Richards, and Dominic Vitale-Richards. The adult group includes Danny Armounfelder, Matthew Diehl, Katie Gotfried, Amanda Helfrich, Andy Helfrich, Jon Lanari, Eric McManus, Chau-ly Phan, and Hannah Resnick. Please keep all of these wonderful people in your prayers as our time together winds down.
The CnC Youth group will soon go on a short pilgrimage that includes an afternoon at Plainsong Farm in Michigan, then a day in Chicago spent visiting Grace Church in the Loop, going on a food tour of Chinatown, then an afternoon at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Baptism
Jack Laney, a young man who attends our 10:30 Sunday service with his mother, Cindy, will be baptized on Easter Sunday. We are delighted to receive him into the household of God.
Blessings,
Brian
Faith Formation
Sunday Faith Formation
March 26, 2023
9:15 am Sunday Faith Formation
Classrooms Located in Cathedral House
Growing in our Worship (age 3 - grade 2)
Storymakers (grades 3 - 6)
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
Growing in our Worship (age 3 - grade 2)
Children ages 3 - grade 2 are invited to the GIOW classroom this Sunday for a lesson on 'The Dark Night in the Garden.'
Storymakers (grades 3 - 6)
'Storymakers NYC' is a rich, imaginative curriculum that equips families and children to share in God’s story through zines, storytelling, and art. Join us this Sunday when we will continue the story of the Exodus.
Youth Group | Sunday from 12 - 1:00 pm
This Sunday, Youth Group will meet and learn about the 'Lectio Divina Doodle Prayer.' As usual, we will meet in the Youth Group room downstairs from 12 - 1:00 pm.
Adult Forum | This Sunday at 9:15 am
Meets in the Conference Room
Exploring Benedictine Spirituality: Daily Rhythms and Communal Life
This Sunday, we will delve into the key elements of Benedictine spirituality through a study of selected chapters from the Rule of St. Benedict. We will explore the themes of work, silence, service, and care, and how they shape the daily rhythms and communal life of Benedictine monks.
Through a combination of readings, discussions, and reflective exercises, this program offers an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Benedictine spirituality and explore how it can inform our own spiritual journeys.
Miss an Adult Forum? Listen to past discussions here.
LENT 2023
40 Days through Philippians & Matthew
Monday, March 27Matthew 22:1-22
Tuesday, March 28 Matthew 22:23-46
Wednesday, March 29 Matthew 23
Thursday, March 30 Matthew 24:1-31
Friday, March 31 Matthew 24:32-51
Saturday, April 1 Matthew 25:1-30
Join us for a joint Lenten Book study with St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mishawaka on Silence by Shusaku Endo. Our last meeting is this coming Wednesday.
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
Service Opportunities
Cathedral Calendar
This Week at CSJ
Saturday, March 25
10:00 am The Ordination of Robert Armidon
Sunday, March 26
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Sunday Formation Groups
- Nursery Open
- Growing in Our Worship
- Storymakers
- Adult Forum
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
12:00 pm Youth Group
Monday, March 27
Administrative Offices Closed
6:30 pm Education for Ministry
Tuesday, March 28
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
5:30 pm Five-Year Plan Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, March 29
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
8:30 am Staff Meeting
9:30 am Raising Cane Bible Study
Call (425) 436-6335; Access Code 782266
12:00 pm Gather & Grow Zoom Meeting
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 30
10:00 am Liturgy for the Blessing of Oils
6:30 pm Confirm, not Conform (Adults)
Friday, March 31
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
Saturday, April 1
10:00 am Cathedral Hamster Races
Sunday, April 2
Palm Sunday
8:00 am Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel,
and Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Sunday Formation Groups
- Nursery Open
- Growing in Our Worship
- Storymakers
- Adult Forum
10:30 am Liturgy of the Palms
w/ St. Patrick's & St. Hedwig's
Corner of W Washington & S Taylor
10:45 am Passion Gospel, Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:58 am Hospitality
Looking Ahead
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
Counters: Tuesday, March 28: Liz Burman & Elaine Mick
For Your Prayers
For Tammy
For Alan Thompson
For Sharron McGowan as she visits Washington D.C.
For Joe & Michael, who are traveling.
For the repose of the soul of Hattie Newton.
For the repose of the soul of Rob Dorsch.
For Jo Dorsch and the Dorsch family.
For Donna Woods as she convalesces following surgery, and for Dave.
Thanksgiving for successful surgery for Patty Hans.
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
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: 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.