eConnections - June 9, 2023
eConnections
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James
June 9, 2023
In this Week's eConnections:
Hail Thee, (Strawberry) Festival Day!
Ecumenical Bible Study
Notre Dame Children's Choir at the Cathedral
Episcopalian Day at Four Winds Field
Slaubaugh Farewell Fund
Cathedral Calendar (5/28-6/4)
Making Sunday Worship Happen: Volunteers for this Sunday
For Your Prayers
From the Dean
Hail Thee, (Strawberry) Festival Day!
The 29th Annual Shortcakes on the Blacktop strawberry festival is in the books! We sold the last of our 3,000 original shortcakes just before the 5:30 end time, then a few more gluten-free shortcakes to the last few festival-goers before the proverbial curtain fell around 5:35. From the 800 pounds of strawberries we started with, we have only one-half bucket remaining. As for ice cream? Well, that's another matter. We can all look forward to an ice-cream social during hospitality hour at some point this summer.
Deliveries went very well. Walk-up and drive-thru sales went very well. With special tips of the hat to a crew from early release and our own Saint James youth group, our volunteers did outstanding work.
And, last but in no way least, our coordinators, Catherine Craker and Chau-ly Phan, neither of whom were SOTB veterans, did great work in pulling it all together, with special thanks to several volunteer coordinators who oversaw baking, slicing, advertising, delivery coordination, delivery order fulfillment, production line work for walk-up and volunteers, accounting, food for volunteers, and whatever else I am missing.
With final accounting still to come, it looks like we will be able to give away between $10k - $11k to Chiara Home, Dismas House, and St. Margaret's House.
On top of all of that, the weather was perfect AND we, as a church, were privileged to meet and interact with thousands of people from all walks of life in our community in the most positive (and delicious) way.
Well done, y'all!
PS> If you brought a cooler for Shortcakes deliver, you can pick it up in Cathedral Hall this Sunday. Thank you!
Evensong with the Notre Dame Children's Choir at Saint James
The Notre Dame Children's Choir will be at the Cathedral this coming Thursday, June 15, to sing Evensong. The service begins at 6:00 pm and should last for about 45 minutes. Please join us for this wonderful ecumenical prayer service.
Norm Dales, Steven Slaubaugh, Baseball: June 25
Norm Dales, a long-time member of the Cathedral community, died at the height of the pandemic. The funeral for this great saint of God, who was - among other things - a well-known little league baseball coach and the last of our World War II veterans, could only be attended by a handful of people seated at a safe distance from one another. Norm deserved better. The Cathedral community deserved better. We are going to honor and remember Norm on Sunday, June 25 at the 10:30 am service.
Steven Slaubaugh, a six-year member of the Cathedral community and three-year Cathedral staffer, is moving with his family to Connecticut where Dr. Samantha Slaubaugh will begin post-doc work at Yale University. Steven began his tenure on staff just before the pandemic struck. His extraordinary skill and adaptability were instrumental not only in keeping the Cathedral going while we were unable to meet in person and as we regathered with restrictions, but in actually strengthening our education and program life through and beyond that time. On the Slaubaugh's last Sunday with us, we will honor Steven - who also happens to be a former baseball player and continues to be a devoted fan.
It makes sense, then, that on the afternoon of Sunday, June 25, we will head down the street to Four Winds Field to watch the South Bend Cubs take on the Fort Wayne Tin Caps. Tickets are just $13 each. We purchased a block of 60 tickets, 31 of which are still available as of this writing. Se the ad below for ordering information.
So come on out on Sunday, June 25 for a great day of remembering, celebrating, and cheering!
Summer Camp Week!
The Diocese of Northern Indiana annual summer camp program takes place this week at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana. Please pray for a fun- and faith-filled week down on the shores of Lake Waubee for all of the children and staff. As in years past, a whole lot of Cathedral folks are involved, so please keep them all in your prayers!
Blessings,
Brian
Upcoming Events
Sign-Up for Episcopalian Day at Four Winds
Pay for Tickets for Episcopalian Day
To pay online for tickets using the Givelify website, click on the button above.
Click "Other" for the amount.
Enter the amount ($13.40 x the number of tickets), then click "Okay."
Select "Episcopalian Day at Four Winds Field."
Click "Add Message" to let us know your name, then "Done."
Click "Give Now," then follow instructions for payment.
Payment can also be made by check to The Cathedral of Saint James.
Slaubaugh Farewell Fund
I will say more about the import and impact of Steven Slaubaugh's ministry at the Cathedral in the coming weeks, not to mention the joy and blessing of having Samantha, Eliza, and Rey in the Cathedral community. Please join Tamisyn and me in sharing and outward and visible sign of our love and appreciation by making a gift to the Slaubaugh Farewell Fund, which we will present to Steven on Sunday, June 25. You may give by cash or check on Sundays between now and then, or through Givelify. Thank you so much!
Fr. Brian
Service Opportunities
Episcopal Church Booth at South Bend Pride Festival
Area Episcopal Churches are sponsoring a booth at South Bend's Pride Festival. The festival takes place on Saturday, June 17 at Potawatomi Park from 11 am - 5 pm. We will have some literature about the Episcopal Church, plus water bottle stickers to give away.
Anyone interested in helping staff the booth should contact Fr. Brian at dean@stjamessouthbend.org to sign up. We are asking volunteers to take a two-hour shift from 11 am - 1 pm, 1 pm - 3 pm, or 3 pm - 5 pm.
Another tasty opportunity to do good from Steven Mast's colleague
(and SOTB volunteer) Dr. Terri Suico:
Hi friends! After an unexpected hiatus, I'm hosting a Bakers Against Racism sale this month and will be donating 100% of sales to the Almazai Family. The Almazais came to the United States last year after fleeing Afghanistan and living in several refugee camps. They are now settling into their lives in South Bend. All proceeds from this sale will go towards helping with unexpected costs, including some emergency dental work.
Pre-orders start on Sunday, June 11 and will be open until 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 14. The official dates for pick-up and delivery will be June 17 and 18 (in time for Father's Day), feel free to request a different date if needed. The offerings this time are a mix of some past favorites (including sugar cookie bars, gluten-free peanut butter cookies, pralines, and toffee) and some new items (sourdough chocolate chip cookies and Almond Joy clusters).
If you're interested in ordering, please leave a comment below, and I will email you the form on Sunday, June 11. Thanks for your support, and let me know if you have any questions!
Cathedral Calendar
This Week at CSJ
Sunday, June 11
Second Sunday after Pentecost
(Year A: Proper 5, Track 2)
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
12:30 pm Ecumenical Bible Study
Monday, June 12
St. Barnabas the Apostle
Administrative Offices Closed
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, June 13
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
5:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 14
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
8:30 am Staff Meeting
12:00 pm Gather & Grow Meeting
Thursday, June 15
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
6:00 pm Choral Evensong
Notre Dame Children's Choir
Friday, June 16
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
Saturday, June 17
11:00 am South Bend Pride Festival
Episcopal Church Booth
Potawatomi Park
Sunday, June 18
Third Sunday after Pentecost
(Year A: Proper 6, Track 2)
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
Looking Ahead
Sunday, June 25
9:15 am Children's Formation Planning Meeting
10:30 am Honoring & Remembering Norm Dales
and Slaubaugh Farewell
12:00 pm Bring Your Own Picnic in the Butterfly Garden
2:05 pm Episcopalian Day at Four Winds Field
Making Sunday Worship Happen
Sunday, June 11
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 am Lector Gregg Richardson
8:00 am Eucharistic Minister Nan Noecker
10:30 am Lectors Bunmi Okanlami (1) & Steven Mast (2)
10:30 am Server Aley Vitale-Richards
10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers Stephen Drendall & Steven Mast
10:30 am Ushers Nicole Pinter & Erica Vitale
10:30 am Hospitality Tina Velthuizen
Counters: Wednesday, June 14: Elaine Mick & Sue Lowe
Flowers: The flowers adorning the altar this week are given by Lester & Patty Hans to the Greater Glory of God and in celebration of their 42nd wedding anniversary.
Volunteers Needed
Sunday, June 18: 8:00 am Lay Minister
Sunday, June 18: 10:30 am Usher
For Your Prayers
Christopher Hillak.
DeDe Guth.
Connor Wilson and family.
Patrice Jones, sister of Mike McCrea.
A particular family in continued need of prayer.
Gene & Janet Grantz.
Rhonda.
Tammy, daughter of Tony Molnar.
Alan Thompson.
Jo Dorsch and the Dorsch family.
Continued healing for Donna Woods, and for Dave.
Peju, Bunmi, and the Okanlami family.
Gina Dudeck & Dale Brucki.
The Raman family.
Milo & Gussie Wietstock, parents of Steve Wietstock.
Mike Jaworski, and Lisa.
Marilyn Klopfenstein.
Tony Molnar.
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.
The Slaubaugh Family
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.
A New Album from John Liberatore
in collaboration with Zohn Collective
I could not be happier to say that my new CD Catch Somewhere was released on June 2, with New Focus Recordings.
A collaboration with Zohn Collective, the album features some of the most profoundly musical and generous people I know, including flautist Molly Barth, guitarist Dieter Hennings, tenor Zach Finkelstein, pianist (and harpsichordist!) Daniel Pesca, percussionist Paul Vaillancourt, and conductor Tim Weiss, playing four pieces of mine from 2011 to the present.
I would be sincerely grateful if you consider purchasing the album at this link:
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.