eConnections - May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend
The Eve of Pentecost
The Dean's List
Pentecost
Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the day upon which the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in a rush of mighty wind with tongues of fire, according to the Acts of the Apostles. The emboldened and empowered disciples then began proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those around them in many tongues, so that each could understand what they were saying. This, we say, is the day the Church was born; the day upon which those who had been Jesus' companions began to carry Jesus' message to the world, offering themselves in every way - body, mind, soul, resources - to share the life and light of Christ.
So we invite you to a birthday party tomorrow, which also happens to be the day upon which we will begin not only to imagine new possibilities for the Cathedral of Saint James, but take tangible steps to fulfill old promises and unlock new doors.
Gather & Grow
Tomorrow we officially launch the Gather & Grow Capital Campaign. Campaign Chair Christopher Schenkel, Bishop Doug Sparks, and I will make a brief presentation outlining the campaign and announcing next steps at both the 8 am and 10:30 am services. A (short) ceremonial ground breaking for the elevator addition - the footprint of which has been staked out and outlined - will take place in the Butterfly Garden at Noon. The Gather & Grow Capital Campaign will run through the end of June.
Shortcakes on the Blacktop
Our 30th Shortcakes on the Blacktop Strawberry Festival is in full swing from now through our Festival Day: Thursday, June 6. Fliers are being distributed, tickets were mailed out yesterday afternoon, and mixing, baking, and berry merry-making sign-up sheets are posted and ready to be filled up. See the graphic below for dates and times.
A word about tickets: Advance ticket sales are critical to the success of every strawberry festival. Everyone on our mailing list will receive 10 tickets in the mail, and everyone has three options with respect to the tickets:
Sell them to your friends, neighbors, coworkers, family members, etc.,
Purchase them to use or give away;
Bring them back to the Cathedral OR discard them (just please let us know)
No one is under any obligation to sell or purchase tickets; we're just trying to make it easy for you if you want to. If you need more tickets, please call the office to let us know.
St. James Class of 2024
I neglected to put Joe Anand-Obleton on this list last week. E gads. Congratulations to ALL of our graduates!
Joe Anand-Obleton is graduating from Harvard University with a B.A. in Government.
Abby McManus is graduating from Penn High School. She plans to attend IUSB in the fall.
Shela Raman-McCabe has earned her PhD in English from the University of Notre Dame.
Naviya Shuster-Little has earned her PhD in Chemistry from the University.of Kansas.
In related news: Joe Anand-Obleton will be out of the office this week so he can participate in commencement ceremonies at Harvard University and celebrate this extraordinary accomplishment with his family.
Blessings,
Brian
Let us pray.
"See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation!
We are putting no obstacles in anyone's way."
2 Corinthians 6:2b-3a
Lord Jesus, you promised that wherever we gather in your name, you will surely be in our midst: Give us, we humbly ask, the will and the way to open fully the Cathedral of Saint James to all who would enter here that we, gathered in your presence, may continually grow in faith, hope, and love, and be moved by your Holy Spirit to carry on your work in the world around us; in your most holy Name we pray. Amen.
Check out the Summer Camp website here.
This Week at the Cathedral
Saturday, May 18
10:00 am Diocesan Commission on Ministry
Sunday, May 19
The Day of Pentecost
Gather & Grow Capital Campaign Launch
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Sunday Formation
- Growing in our Worship
- Story Makers
- Adult Forum
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality Hour
12:00 pm Gather & Grow Ground Breaking
12:30 pm Ecumenical Bible Study
Monday, May 20
Cathedral Offices: Closed
6:30 pm Education for Ministry
Tuesday, May 21
Cathedral Offices Closed: Election Day
6:30 am Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, May 22
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
9:30 pm Raising Cane Bible Study
Call (425) 436-6335; Access Code 782266
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 23
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
10:00 am Shortcakes Mixing
Friday, May 24
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
12:45 pm Community Lunch
Dorban's Old Town Tap (formerly Simeri's)
Saturday, May 25
No Events Scheuled
Sunday, May 26
Trinity Sunday
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality Hour
Sunday Ministries
May 19, 2024
8:00 am
Lector Nan Noecker
Eucharistic Minister Nan Noecker
9:15 am
Growing in Our Worship Kim Gray
Story Makers Katie Gotfried
Adult Forum Brian Grantz
10:30 am
Lectors Dominic Vitale-Richards & Joe Ross
Acolyte Aley Vitale-Richards
Eucharistic Ministers Kirk Philippsen & Rick Hilliard
Ushers Keith LaPierre & Nicole Pinter
Hospitality Host Rhonda Culbertson
Tuesday, May 21
Counters Liz Burman & Peg Swadener
Friday, May 24
Folder Peg Swadener
Cathedral Community Prayer List
For the Lacey family as they cope with the loss of their patriarch, Robert Carlton "Monk" Lacey.
For the repose of the soul of William Smith, a one-time Cathedral member who died recently in San Diego where he had moved to be closer to his son. Funeral services for Bill will be held at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 8 beginning at 3 pm.
Mary Beth Wright.
Rosemary Zigler, and Donnie.
Dave Miller, and Alice.
Gina Bizzaro-Dudeck.
Jen Mosley.
Tim Haywood,.and Janice.
Dianne Hoist, who is settling into her new home in Seattle.
Joni Carlson.
David.
Charlie
Dale
Nancy
Fred & Kate Mast
Wade & Sue Sheets
New Happenings Ministries, especially Camp New Happenings
Cobie
Paula Durren, who continues her recuperation following ankle surgery
Chris Huffman
Donna
Cherryl Andries
Paula Fowler
Wendy
Canon Tina Velthuizen's grand-nephew, Jordan, who is struggling
Allison & Shane, who are expecting a child in a higher-risk pregnancy
Connor Gibbons
Olivia, who has leukemia, and her family
Sheila & family
Vince
Amber
Sandy
John G
Dede
John Monroe, brother of Sue Fain
Caitlin H
Steve B
The LaFiero family
Sharron McGowan
Bernard
Rhonda
Tammy, daughter of Tony Molnar
Alan Thompson
Peju, Bunmi, and the Okanlami family
Mike Jaworski, and Lisa
Tony Molnar
Dan & Gail Mandell
Ron Gunn
Alissa Broussara
Nan Noecker as she continues her diaconal formation
Becky Ballentine; Marge Johnson; Jo Dorsch; Sharron McGowan; Joyce Marchant; Dave & Alice Miller; Fr. Paul Tracy; Richard Bitner
Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius
For those awaiting the birth or adoption of a child: Christopher & Andrew Hillak.
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