eConnections - August 4, 2023

eConnections
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James
August 4, 2023

In this Week's eConnections:

  • The Dean's List

  • Transfiguration Sunday

  • Distribution of SOTB Proceeds

  • SMH August Outreach

  • Altar Flower Sponsorships

  • URC Refugee Welcome Training

  • EfM Open Registration

  • HBCU Special Events

  • Cathedral Calendar

  • Making Sunday Worship Happen: Volunteers for this Sunday

  • For Your Prayers

The Dean's List


A Wee Bit Going On
This has been a busier-than-usual week pastorally speaking, so I will forego profundity for the sake of expediency in this column. One vignette I do wish to share, however, happened on Wednesday. Upon my arrival at the office that day, I was greeted by a homeless woman who was seeking assistance with the basic necessities of life. Before I could finish telling her that I wasn't really available until Noon, she was joined by three other women who also sought assistance for personal needs, bus passes, utility bills, and a security deposit. "I am glad to do what I can," I said; "Please come back at Noon." So off they went to St. Margaret's House. Just before Noon, the women returned as promised, although now there were two more of them. I invited them all in, listened to their requests, and set off up the steps to write checks and verification letters (so they can cash them free of charge at Notre Dame Federal Credit Union). Before I reached the second step, one woman said, "Now hold on! We ought to be praying for you right now, too!" And so they did. 

Please join me in giving thanks and praying for the well-being of Emma, Taryn, Tre'Voana, Renata, Rhonda, and Tammie, who shone with the light of Christ in that moment.

Blessings,
Brian


Upcoming Events

Registration is open for enrollment in Education for Ministry (EfM) for 2023 -2024 year.
 
EfM is a four year course in Theological Education to which participants makes a commitment one year at a time. EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and brings it into conversation with their experience off the world as they study, worship and engage theological reflection together. More information is available on the EfM website.
 
Please let Mother Tina or Father Brian know if you are interested in beginning this year.

Tennessee State vs. Notre Dame

An Historically Black College or University lines up against the Fighting Irish football team for the first time ever on Saturday, September 2. To mark this occasion, several special events are planned for that weekend. Please check out these opportunities below!


Cathedral Calendar

This Week at CSJ

Sunday, August 6
The Feast of the Transfiguration
Bring Bells!
8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am  Greetings & Conversations

Monday, August 7
Administrative Offices Closed
No Events Scheduled

Tuesday, August 8
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Joe Anand-Obleton out of the office
5:30 pm  Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 9
Administrative Offices: 9 am - 11:00 am
Joe Anand-Obleton out of the office
Fr. Brian Grantz out of the office after 11 am
9:30 am  Raising Cane Bible Study
  Call (425) 436-6335; Access Code 782266

Thursday, August 10
Administrative Offices: Closed
Joe Anand-Obleton out of the office
Fr. Brian Grantz out of the office
No Events Scheduled

Friday, August 11
Administrative Offices: Closed
Joe Anand-Obleton out of the office
Fr. Brian Grantz out of the office
12:05 pm  Holy Eucharist
  The Rev. Canon Henry Randolph, presiding and preaching

Saturday, August 12
No Events Scheduled

Sunday, August 13
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
  Year A, Proper 14, Track 2
8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
  Distribution of SOTB Proceeds
11:45 am  Hospitality

Looking Ahead

through August 11
Joe Anand-Obleton out of the office

August 9 - 12
Fr. Brian Grantz out of the office

Tuesday, August 15
Chapter Meeting

Sunday, September 10
Ministries Faire


Making Sunday Worship Happen

Sunday, August 6
Transfiguration Sunday
8:00 am  Lector  Jane Hunter
8:00 am  Eucharistic Minister  Nan Noecker

10:30 am Lectors  Erica Vitale & Tamisyn Grantz
10:30 am Server  Aley Vitale-Richards
10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers  Stephen Drendall & Bunmi Okanlami
10:30 am Ushers  Keith LaPierre & Nicole Pinter
10:30 am Hospitality  Volunteer Needed

Counters: Wednesday, August 9: Sue Lowe & Betsy VanderBurg

Flowers: The flowers adorning the altar this Sunday are given by Tina Velthuizen in thanksgiving for New Happenings Ministry Camp and, the transfiguration the camp empowers in campers and staff, and in the intercession for the campers and staff as we continue to live more deeply into trusting God’s love for us in all things.
   
Volunteers Needed
Sunday, August 13
8:00 am Lay Minister
Sunday, August 20
8:00 am Lay Minister


For Your Prayers

  • For Fr. Jim Lodwick, who has fallen several times this week and is currently inpatient at Memorial Hospital until the next steps in his living accommodations can be determined.

  • For Daniel and his family.

  • For Amber.

  • For the repose of the soul of Omotayo Olutoye, mother of Bunmi Okanlami. Please pray also for her husband, Olufemi Olutoye, and the whole Olutoye family.

  • For Mary Evelyn Burman, sister of Tom Burman, who is in hospice care.

  • For Sandy.

  • For John G.

  • For Dede.

  • For Chau-ly.

  • For John Monroe, brother of Sue Fain.

  • For the repose of the soul of David Kresser, brother-in-law of Janice Haywood.

  • For Pat, who is working in California until November.

  • For all who are traveling, especially Michael & Joe who are chaperoning a school trip in Europe.

  • Caitlin H.

  • Steve B.

  • Cherryl Andries.

  • The LaFiero family.

  • Sharron McGowan.

  • Kara.

  • Bernard.

  • Christopher Hillak.

  • DeDe Guth.

  • 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.

  • Becky Ballentine; Jo Dorsch; Sharron McGowan; Joyce Marchant; Dave & Alice Miller; Fr. Paul Tracy; 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.


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