eConnections - August 23, 2024

The Season after Pentecost

August 23rd, 2024
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend

Father Mark's Musings


Back-to-School Blessings!

It was wonderful to see the students, faculty, staff, and administrators come up at the end of last Sunday's service for a back-to-school blessing. For those who teach, those who learn, and all who support them, may you gain wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, and knowledge in this 2024-2025 academic year.  

Formation @ Cathedral St. James

“The world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are worthwhile.” ― Mr. Fred Rogers

Using Mr. Rogers's logic, St. James children, youth, and adults can best thrive in our world if they feel seen, loved, and worthwhile. The mustard seed of faith is within all of us, young and old, and in our Sunday formation, we help that seed grow through story, imagination, and shared time.

In September, we will begin our formation programs again.  To learn more about formation at St. James, or if you would like to have your children attend one of the formation offerings, see Father Mark or contact him by email at Formation@stjamessouthbend.org
or phone (574) 232-4837, ext. 1006.


Blessings,

Fr. Mark


Crop Walk To End Hunger   

No one in this world should be hungry. That's why the St Joseph County CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a gathering of people in a place. We're part of a movement, taking steps and raising funds together to provide meals for those in our community who need them and support programs that create greater food security in communities all around the world. The Walk is on Sunday, September 29, at 2:00 in Howard Park. 

Please join us in the fight against hunger. The steps we take and the funds we raise will make a difference in the lives of others.  Here is a link to the St. James page, or if you have further questions, see Hal Culbertson or email him at halculbertson@gmail.com 

Education for Ministry

Education for Ministry (EfM) is an adult learning program that covers the basics of theological education in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, church history, liturgy, and theology, with a strong emphasis on theological reflection.  Registration is now open.  For more information on specific groups, contact Mother Tina Velthuizen at (574)210-2662.  

Sunday Flowers

Mother Tina Velthuizen will provide this Sunday's flowers in memory of her father, Teunis, who died August 21st, 1981, and in Thanksgiving for her 27th great nephew, Brecket William, born May 21st, 2024, and her first great-niece, Dorothy, born July 17th, 2024.

This Week at the Cathedral

Sunday, August 25
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year B, Proper 16, Track 2
8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am  Hospitality Time

Monday, August 26
Cathedral Offices: Closed
No Events Scheduled

Tuesday, August 27
Cathedral Offices: 9:oo am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled

Wednesday, August 28
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
8:30 am Staff Meeting
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, August 29
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Noon Landscape Committee Meeting

Friday, August 30
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
12:05 pm  Holy Eucharist
12:45 pm  Community Lunch
  Dorbin's Old Town Tap

Saturday, August 31
Cathedral Office Closed
No Events Scheduled

Sunday, September 1
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year B, Proper 17, Track 2
8:00 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite One
  Fr. Mark Hummell preaching
10:30 am  Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
  Fr. Mark Hummell preaching
11:45 am  Hospitality Time

Sunday Ministries
August 25, 2024

8:00 am 
Lector  Jane Hunter
Eucharistic Minister  Nan Noecker

10:30 am
Lectors Dominic Vitale-Richards & Peg Swadener
Acolyte  Ainsley Gray
Eucharistic Ministers  Steven Mast & Betsy VanderBurg
Ushers  Matthew Worns & Michael Worns
Hospitality Host  Daughters of the King (DOK)

August 27
Counters  Liz Burman & DonnaWoods

August 30
Folder  Peg Swadener

Cathedral Community Prayer List

  • For the repose of the soul of Ashley Stopczynski; for her parents, Carl and Melinda Stopczynski; and for Alison Abbot -- cousins/extended family of Mike & Lisa Jaworski

  • For the repose of the soul of Chris Bender, wife of the Rev’d Deacon Tom Bender and for strength for their entire family

  • For the repose of the soul of Jim Raney, father of Liz Burman, and for their entire family

  • For Betty Walker, Mike Mosely’s Aunt

  • For the repose of the soul of Jane Anne Pippenger, and for Michael Pippenger & Andrea Crawford

  • For Joan Machatton (Homebound 94-year-old).

  • For Thecla Nowicki, turning 100 on September 3.

  • For safe travels for Mthr. Tina Velthuizen

  • Rose Tinder

  • Jennifer & Mike Mosley

  • For Cindy Ahlgrim

  • For Bob Kenney

  • For Patty

  • For Sandy McCarthy, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery.

  • For Joni Carlson, who continues treatment of an ongoing issue.

  • For Peg Swadener, who is recuperating from successful knee replacement surgery.

  • For Deacon Anne Wietstock, who continues healing following shoulder reconstruction surgery. 

  • For Mike Jaworski, who is now back at home convalescing, and for Lisa.

  • For Don Zigler.

  • For Michael, son of Diane Hoist, and his family.

  • For Joseph Hilliard

  • For Mary Beth Wright.

  • For Tim Haywood, and Janice.

  • Charlie

  • Dale

  • Nancy

  • Fred & Kate Mast

  • Wade & Sue Sheets

  • Cobie

  • Chris Huffman

  • Donna

  • Paula Fowler

  • Wendy

  • Canon Tina Velthuizen's grand-nephew, Jordan, who is struggling

  • 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

  • Tony Molnar

  • Dan & Gail Mandell

  • Ron Gunn

  • Alissa Broussara

  • Cherryl Andries; Becky Ballentine; Marge Johnson; Jo Dorsch; Sharron McGowan; Joyce Marchant; Fr. Paul Tracy; Richard Bitner

  • Al Caparell; Tony Lemna; Mike; Denise & Demetrius

  • For those awaiting the birth or adoption of a child: Megan & Philip Drendall.

  • For those preparing for Holy Baptism: Finnegan Patty Hillak (Jan 12, 2025)

  • For those preparing for Holy Orders: Nan Noecker, diaconate

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