eConnections - August 9, 2024
The Season after Pentecost
August 9th, 2024
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend
Father Mark's Musings
"Oh God, our help in ages past..."
This week, I was looking at some bulletins in Cathedral House from 1905 that were waiting to be archived. The bulletin titles were simply St. James Bulletin. Under the masthead was a quote from the Book of Isaiah: "In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength."
Because of the "quiet confidence" quote, I started wondering what was happening at St. James, South Bend, and the world in 1905 that would make a Rector want to convey that message in every bulletin that year. So, I did a little research and discovered the following about 1905.
St. James was a parish, not a cathedral, at that time.
The rector was The Rev. Francis Milton Banfil, who lived at 727 West Washington Street.
At that time, there was no Diocese of Northern Indiana; instead, St. James was part of the Diocese of Michigan City.
The Mayor of South Bend was Edward J. Fogarty, who was most concerned with building better roads because more people were beginning to purchase automobiles. In fact, Studebaker cars were originally electric vehicles in 1902, but they made the transition to gas in 1904.
Theodore Roosevelt was the President of the United States at that time and was known for his progressive reforms, such as establishing national parks and forests.
Albert Einstein proposed his Theory of Relativity in 1905, which has since shaped our understanding of space, time, and motion.
With all of that going on in 1905, I can see why the message the rector wanted to send to the parishioners of St. James was one of having "quiet confidence." Maybe we can learn something today from those who graced St. James in ages past.
Welcome Back Sunday
Although we have a few more weeks of summer left before you know it, Labor Day will be upon us and fall not far behind. Our program season begins in earnest the Sunday after Labor Day, that is, Sunday, September 8th. If you are serving in some way as an acolyte, lector, lay minister, formation team, usher, hospitality, counter, folder, or any other way, we hope that the summer has given you some time for restoration, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the various ministries at St. James. If you are not part of a service team, we sure could use your help. We will offer an opportunity for new members to sign up on Welcome Back Sunday if you feel called to serve at the Cathedral this fall.
Bits & Pieces
Contact Information. Father Mark can be reached at the following email address:
formation@stjamessouthbend.org or at (574) 232-4837, ext. 1006.
During Fr. Brian’s sabbatical, he will be available for routine matters during Cathedral Office Hours.
If it is a pastoral matter requiring a quicker response, Fr. Mark can be reached at:
(660) 454-0861.
Database Updates. Joe Anand-Obleton is updating our parish database. We are often missing birth, anniversary, baptism, confirmation, etc. If you have not done so already, please check with Joe to make sure the information we have on file is current, complete, and correct. You can email Joe at office@stjamessouthbend.org
Rehab Work in the Kitchen. The Retirees are continuing their rehab work on the cabinets in the Cathedral kitchen. The plan is to reface the existing cabinets, paint the interiors, and replace the hardware.
Keys. If you have a key to our facilities, please contact Joe Anand-Obleton in the church office (office@stjamessouthbend.org 574-232-4837) with your name, key(s) number(s), and the purpose(s) for which you require access. This applies to everyone who has a key, even if you feel Joe already knows you possess one. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Flowers
The flowers adorning the altar this Sunday are provided by
Mary Beth Wright
in memory of Harriet Wright's 102nd birthday.
This Week at the Cathedral
Saturday, August 10
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, August 11
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Year B, Proper 14, Track Two
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality Hour
Monday, August 12
Cathedral Offices: Closed
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, August 13
Cathedral Offices: 9:oo am - 1:30 pm
5:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 14
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
12:00 pm Landscape Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 15
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Friday, August 16
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 17
Cathedral Offices: Closed
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, August 18
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Year B, Proper 15, Track Two
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality Time
Sunday Ministries
August 11, 2024
8:00 am
Lector Nan Noecker
Eucharistic Minister Nan Noecker
10:30 am
Lectors Cherry Radin & Stephen Drendall
Acolyte Cynthia Katsarelis
Eucharistic Ministers Joe Ross & Cherry Radin
Ushers Keith LaPierre & Mike McCrea
Hospitality Host Tina Velthuizen
August 14
Counters Sue Lowe & Betsy VanderBurg
Friday, August 9
Folder Gay McCrea
Cathedral Community Prayer List
For Betty Walker, Mike Mosely’s Aunt
For the repose of the soul of Jane Anne Pippenger and for Mike Pippenger & Andrea Crawford
Jennifer & Mike Mosley
For Bob Kenney
For Patty.
For the repose of the soul of Dave Miller and for Alice.
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
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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