eConnections - June 16, 2023
eConnections
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James
June 16, 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
Norm Dales, Steven Slaubaugh, & Baseball: June 25
Norm Dales, a long-time member of the Cathedral community, died in the early days 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. Therefore, 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, 11 of which are still available as of this writing. See 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 is in session this week at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana. Please pray for campers, staff, and coordinators alike as they wrap up another camp week tomorrow!
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.
Cathedral Calendar
This Week at CSJ
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
Monday, June 19
Administrative Offices Closed
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, June 20
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
5:30 pm Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, June 21
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 am Raising Cane Bible Study
Call (425) 436-6335; Access Code# 782266
Thursday, June 22
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Friday, June 23
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
Saturday, June 17
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, June 18
Remembering Norm Dales
Bidding Farewell to the Slaubaughs
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
(Year A: Proper 7, Track 2)
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Christian Formation Leaders Meeting
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
12:30 pm Carry-In Picnic
2:05 pm South Bend Cubs Baseball
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
Saturday, July 1
10:00 am Ordination of Sister Debbi Rhodes, CMMR
2:00 pm Bill Brennen Visitation
3:00 pm Bill Brennen Requiem Eucharist
Making Sunday Worship Happen
Sunday, June 18
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 am Lector Michael Pippenger
8:00 am Eucharistic Minister Volunteer Needed
10:30 am Lectors Steven Slaubaugh (1) & Tamisyn Grantz (2)
10:30 am Server Aley Vitale-Richards
10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers Steven Slaubaugh & Mary Beth Wright
10:30 am Ushers Keith LaPierre & Volunteer Needed
10:30 am Hospitality Norris Whitfield
Counters: Tuesday, June 20: Mary Lehman & Peg Swadener
Flowers: The flowers adorning the altar today are given by Celeste & Rick Hilliard in thanksgiving for our fathers, Jack and John, and for all dads.
Volunteers Needed
Sunday, June 25
8:00 am Lay Minister
Sunday, July 2:
8:00 am Lay Minister
10:30 am Usher
For Your Prayers
The LaFiero family.
For the repose of the soul of Bill Brennen.
Sharron McGowan.
Kara.
Bernard.
Christopher Hillak.
DeDe Guth.
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; 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.