eConnections - January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend
Register (or Edit Your Registration) Today!
Saint James' Annual Parish Meeting has been rescheduled to next Sunday. We'll meet in Cathedral Hall at Noon for a potluck lunch, get a preview of the big year ahead, hear and participate in a keynote presentation on Story from storyteller extraordinaire Marie Gambetta, elect Chapter and Convention representatives, and take a look at the 2024 budget (which will be sent out in advance after it is approved by the Chapter this coming Tuesday).
Spiral-cut ham, beef brisket, and bean salad options will be provided as main dishes. Those coming are asked to bring - as able - a salad, side, or dessert to share. Childcare will be provided in the youth rooms. Please come, help us celebrate life as a Cathedral congregation.
Please register below to let us know you're coming :)
Follow these links for more information:
Dove Faith Cafe
2024 Annual Budget
A Case for Love Movie
Tuesday, January 23 at 7 pm
Cinemark Theaters, Mishawaka
“A Case for Love” is a heartfelt yet personally challenging movie inspired by the teachings and writings of Bishop Michael Curry. The Cathedral community is encouraged to attend the screening of the film on Tuesday, January 23. We will also engage in follow-up discussions for several weeks afterwards. To find out more and to purchase tickets, click here.
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana and The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis are engaged in a discernment process about possible reunification. To learn more about this important work for the Episcopal Church in Indiana, click here.
The Discernment Committee is currently conducting a series of online listening sessions, which you may sign up for through the website. If, however, you would prefer to participate in an in-person listening session, the Cathedral of Saint James is pleased to welcome you to do so on the morning of January 27. Please use the registration link below to let us (the Cathedral) know you are coming. Please DO NOT register for the concurrent online session; we are already registered as a group.
We look forward to our conversation!
In-Person Listening Session Registration
2024 Chili Contest
Saturday, January 27 at 5:00 pm
in Cathedral Hall
Get out those chili recipes, grab your wooden spoon, and fire up the crock pot! The Annual Saint James Chili Contest returns to Cathedral Hall on Saturday, January 27. Challenge friends and neighbors! Challenge anyone who makes a tasty bowl of winter blues-chasing chili!
How It Works
Contestants make a pot (about a gallon) of their best chili, carry it to the Cathedral in a crock pot or other similar self-warming apparatus, decorate a table, and prepare to serve. We provide the sampling cups, bowls, and utensils. Guests (not cooks) pay an admission fee ($8/person), sample all of the chili they care to, and cast ballots for their favorites. At the end of the evening, the ballots are counted and winners receive not-quite-valuable prizes. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase. Water is free. Antacids are negotiable.
The Clergy Discretionary Fund
It’s all for a good cause! Proceeds benefit the Cathedral's Clergy Discretionary Fund which supports our direct ministry to the poor. So come on out, tantalize (or terrorize) your taste buds, and help us help others make it through the winter cold.
Spice Up the Bleak Midwinter!
Set-up at 4 pm; Doors open at 5 pm; Balloting until 6:30 pm; Awards at 6:50 pm.
Questions? Contact Kirk Philippsen at kpp325@sbcglobal.net
This Week at the Cathedral
Saturday, January 13
No Events Scheduled
It would be cancelled, anyway.
Sunday, January 14
Year B: The Second Sunday after the Epiphany:
8:00 am Prayer in Your PJs Online Worship
YouTube & Facebook
10:30 am Prayer in Your PJs Online Worship
YouTube & Facebook
Monday, January 15
Cathedral Offices: Closed
6:30 pm Education for Ministry
Maybe. Check with Mtr Tina Velthuizen before venturing out
Tuesday, January 16
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
On the Schedule: Nada. We may work from home.
Wednesday, January 17
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 am Raising Cane Bible Study
Call 1 (425) 436-6335; Access Code 782266
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 18
The Confession of Saint Peter
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Friday, January 19
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
Saturday, January 20
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, January 21
Year B: The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Sunday Morning Formation
- Growing in Our Worship
- Story Makers
- Adult Forum
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality Hour
12:00 pm Annual Parish Meeting
Looking Ahead
01/23 A Case for Love Movie
01/27 In-Person Listening Session
01/27 Chili Contest
02/14 Ash Wednesday
Sunday & Weekday Ministries
Sunday, January 14
8:00 am
Reader Probably me.
Eucharistic Minister Don't need one.
9:15 am
Growing in Our Worship Stay home.
Story Makers Put on fuzzy socks.
Adult Forum Sip on tea or hot chocolate.
10:30 am
Acolyte We need more acolytes. Anyone?
Readers Me again.
Eucharistic Ministers No need today.
Ushers Practice with your pets.
Hospitality Host Self-serve from your pantry.
Tuesday, January 16
Counters Mary Lehman & Peg Swadener
Friday, January 19
Folder Shela Raman-McCabe
Cathedral Community Prayer List
For Cherryl Andries.
For Wendy.
For Hudson.
For Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
For Canon Tina Velthuizen's grand-nephew, Jordan, who is struggling.
For the repose of the soul of Christina Forster, mother of Margaret Forster; and for the Schultz & Forster families.
For the repose of the soul of Robert Urbanski, friend of Steve Bizzaro and grandfather-in-law of Stephanie (Przybylski) Plencner.
For Dan Demler, Sr.
For Tim Haywood, who is currently receiving treatment for bladder cancer; and for Janice Haywood.
For the repose of the soul of Ginger Bitner. Please pray for Rich Bitner and their family, as well.
For the repose of the soul of Gloria Henry.
For Allison & Shane, who are expecting a child in a higher-risk pregnancy.
For Grace Yakes, niece of Mtr. Tina Velthuizen, who is suffering from an abdominal ailment.
For Connor Gibbons
For Olivia, who has leukemia, and her family.
For Sheila & family.
For Vince.
For Amber.
For Sandy.
For John G.
For Dede.
For John Monroe, brother of Sue Fain.
For Caitlin H.
For Steve B.
For the LaFiero family.
For Sharron McGowan.
For Kara.
For Bernard.
For Rhonda.
For Tammy, daughter of Tony Molnar.
For Alan Thompson.
For Peju, Bunmi, and the Okanlami family.
For Gussie Wietstock, mother of Steve Wietstock.
For Mike Jaworski, and Lisa.
For Marilyn Klopfenstein.
For Tony Molnar.
For Dan & Gail Mandell.
For Ron Gunn.
For Cobie.
For Alissa Broussara.
For Nan Noecker as she continues her diaconal formation.
For Becky Ballentine; Jo Dorsch; Sharron McGowan; Joyce Marchant; Dave & Alice Miller; Fr. Paul Tracy; Richard Bitner.
For Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius.
For those awaiting the birth or adoption of a child: Christopher & Andrew Hillak.