eConnections - November 1, 2024
All Saints Day
November 1st, 2024
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend
Father Mark's Musings
“For All The Saints, from whom their labors rest…”
Bishop Wiliam How wrote the hymn “For All The Saints” in 1864 for All Saints Day, a day meant to honor departed saints, whether known or unknown. The hymn celebrates the saints who went before us—“who for their labors rest.” It tells how God sustained them through difficult times, strengthened them to battle evil, and brought light to their darkest days.
This week, we have been organizing hundreds of cards that say “With Gratitude for the Life of…” and have the names of loved ones written on them by parishioners. These names will be listed in the bulletin, and on Sunday, their names will be read aloud in unison. The named cards will be displayed throughout the cathedral. This has been a tradition of the Cathedral of Saint James for many years.
In an article entitled “The Loving Wisdom of a 4-Year-Old,” the following is written: Upon seeing his elderly neighbor crying on his porch because he had just lost his wife, the little 4-year-old boy climbed onto the old gentleman’s lap and just sat there with him. When his mother asked what he had said to the old man, the little boy simply said, “Nothing, I just helped him cry.”– Anonymous, (Reflections Newsletter, Center for Hospice Care, Issue 4).
“I just helped him cry.” Where can we do that in today’s world? Cry?--with tears of sadness or tears of joy? Tears shed aloud or in our hearts? Our All Saints Gospel this Sunday focuses on the resurrection of Lazarus. Mary, Lazurus’ sister, cries and says, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." Her tears of sorrow are turned to joy with the raising of Lazarus by the end of that Gospel reading.
I hope you can join us this Sunday and that your tears of sadness will be turned to tears of joy as we see the saints who have gone before us, their legacy covering the Cathedral walls, and their names read aloud in unison. May we see the work that is before us as saints in today’s world, giving thanks “for all the saints, from whom their labors rest.”
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The Investiture of Presiding
Bishop-elect Sean Rowe
Churchwide virtual celebration on Saturday, November 2nd
The churchwide virtual celebration of Bishop Sean Rowe's new ministry and investiture as Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church will occur on Saturday, November 2nd. The event will begin with a "roll call" of dioceses at 9:30 a.m. ET and a live-streamed Service of Holy Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The scaled-down service, intended to increase churchwide virtual engagement and reduce the event's carbon footprint, will be live-streamed on the event webpage
Watch party for the Investiture of the new Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, with our Bishop Doug Sparks: The Cathedral and parishes in the Central Deanery have been invited to attend a live watch party at St. Michaels and All Angels, 53720 Ironwood Road, South Bend, Indiana.
If you would like more information, please contact Fr. Mark.
Register for a Zoom link to Pre-Election Night Virtual Prayers with Bishop Jennifer and Bishop Doug by clicking here.
A Prayer for the U.S. Election
O God, as we approach our November election, so many find ourselves increasingly gripped by
fear, distrust and anger. We ask you to help heal our
nation from its dangerous divide. We
pray that you give us clarity to see that your Truth
manifests in many forms. We pray that
you remind us that we are called to love one another, as
we are each made in Your image.
Guide us in creating an environment of honor and hope,
even when — and especially when, we
don't see life through the same eyes. Lighten the
burdens that have been placed upon us so
that we may be bearers of Your light. Bless us with the
wholeness of health, the sweetness of
faith, the richness of wisdom and the calming coolness
of your peace and mercy.
— The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith
— Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz
— Imam W. Deen Shareef
Are you feeling called?...
The Diocese of Indianapolis' Commission on Ministry and Bishop Jennifer are facilitating a retreat called "Discerning God’s Call" at Church of the Nativity, Indianapolis, on November 16th from 10-4:30 ET (9-3:30 CT). They are graciously inviting folks from our diocese who might be exploring their vocations, and Canon Terri Bays will be attending as our diocesan representative.
This event is designed for all believers - those who are exploring a call to ordained ministry as well as those who seek to go deeper in their lay ministry.
Information will be shared on the discernment process for ordained ministry in each diocese as well as opportunities for additional lay formation.
Registration is open until November 11th. The cost is $15 to cover the cost of lunch. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Cannon Terri Bays at this link, or register at this link.
RSVP to Steven Mast at this link
This Week at the Cathedral
Sunday, November 3rd
All Saints Sunday
Year B, All Saints Day Readings, Track 2
Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 am
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Through the Years: Icon Painting
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
Noon Youth Group
Monday, November 4th
Cathedral Offices: Closed
6:30 pm Education for Ministry (EfM)
Tuesday, November 5th
Cathedral Offices: 9:oo am - 1:30 pm
U.S. Election Day
Wednesday, November 6th
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 7th
Cathedral Offices: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
No events scheduled
Friday, November 8th
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist
12:45 pm Community Lunch
Saturday, November 9th
Cathedral Office Closed
All Souls/All the Faithful Departed
Sunday, November 10th
The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Year B, Proper 28, Track 2
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Adult Formation
9:15 am Growing In Our Worship
9:15 am Storymakers
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality Time
12:00 pm NO Youth Group Today
Sunday Ministries
November 3rd, 2024
8:00 am
Lector Patty Hans
Eucharistic Minister Nan Noecker
9:15 am
Through the Years: Icon Painting Lower Level Cathedral House
10:30 am
Lectors Peg Swadener (Both readings)
Acolyte Anne Gray
Eucharistic Ministers Stephen Drendall & Mary Beth Wright
Ushers Deborah Drendall & Mike McCrea
Hospitality Host Lisa Philippsen
Sacristy Linens Volunteer Needed
Noon
Youth Group Amanda & Andy Helfrich, Tamisyn Grantz
November 5
Counters Rick Hilliard & Nan Noecker
November 8
Folder Shela Raman-McCabe
Cathedral Community Prayer List
For the repose of the soul of Richard Gotfried, father of Katie Gotfried.
For the repose of the soul of Donna Malone and for Rob, her husband; Cory and Robin Earley (son and daughter-in-law); and for grandsons Aiden and Landon.
For the repose of the soul of Debbie Baylok and for her mother, Dottie Baylok
For the repose of the soul of Chuck Rubow, father of Rhonda Culbertson and for his entire family.
For Dr. Steven Wietstock
Jamie, Mimi, Joely, Mia, and the entire Jeter Family
Bill Jones and his family
For Michael Anand-Obleton
Randy Coleman
Sharon Toth, and for the entire extended Sobecki Family
Kathleen Murphy, mother of Jen Mosley; and for Richard Murphy Jr., Richard Murphy III, and for Jill Bird
For Tim Lane (son-in-law of Karen Slack) who is recovering from surgery
Mary M. Burman
Carolynn Raney
For Carl and Melinda Stopczynski; and for Alison Abbot -- cousins/extended family of Mike & Lisa Jaworski
For Betty Walker, Mike Mosely’s Aunt
For Joan Machatton
Jennifer & Mike Mosley
Jim Arns
For Cindy Ahlgrim
For Bob Kenney
For Joni Carlson, who continues treatment of an ongoing issue
For Mike Jaworski 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
Fred & Kate Mast
Wade & Sue Sheets
Paula Fowler
Canon Tina Velthuizen's grand-nephew, Jordan, who is struggling
Connor Gibbons
Olivia, who has leukemia, and her family
Sheila & family
John Monroe, brother of Sue Fain
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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