eConnections - November 22, 2024
The Season of Pentecost
November 22nd, 2024
Notes & News from the Cathedral of Saint James, South Bend
Father Mark's Musings
Why is this Sunday So Important?
This Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King. Pope Pius XI designated it as such in 1925, and other churches have embraced it over the years. The Episcopal Church has observed it on the last Sunday after Pentecost, before the beginning of Advent, since 1970. Pius XI initially established the feast to remind a Europe that was deeply divided in the aftermath of World War I and where frightening fascism was ascending in many places that our true identity is to be found in Jesus, and our deepest allegiance is to his reign of love, not to any earthly nation, ruler, or political party.
Boldly keeping this feast is as essential today as it was in 1925. Our nation and the world at large is cut with deep and intersecting canyons of division and animosity. Neo-Nazis were marching in the streets of Columbus, Ohio last week (NYTimes link), and this week the KKK distributed fliers in Northern Indiana, including throughout the Michiana area (WNDU link).
Although the Episcopal Church stands firm against prejudice, violence, and rhetoric that hurts the least among us, something is to be said when we actually stand together, praying together, being allies together against the forces of evil in our world today--even evil in our back yards.
I hope you will join us on this Christ the King Sunday to share the good news without shame, apology, or fear. We know that claiming our true citizenship in the realm where Jesus reigns is the only way to find true and abundant life in a harsh and conflicted world, and the people with whom we serve are longing for the liberation and joy that only the good news can bring through Christ our King.
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Pledge In-Gathering is this Sunday
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On Sunday, we will ask God to bless and use our wealth, work, and wisdom to meet the needs of our church, serve our neighbors, heal the world, and strengthen our community.
Pledges made during our annual campaign are the backbone of our ministry. Our Chapter and Finance Committees work hard this time of year on next year's budget, which is based directly on the total pledges we receive.
Our budget is how we make decisions about everything we will do in the coming year, from salaries to programs, ministry, music, and so much more.
Parishioners approve the budget at our annual meeting in January but may ask to see the budget drafts at any time.
Every pledge matters. No matter how big or small, providing us with your estimated giving for 2025 is the best way to ensure your giving is part of our shared decision-making about what we do together as a parish. We will work with you if you need to update your estimate at a later date.
If you haven't pledged yet, we hope you will bring your paper pledge card to church this Sunday. There are extras at the back of the church, or you may submit your pledge online.
The Saint James Window
Rocco's Pizza Party!
Neither rain, sleet, nor snow could keep the Pizza Fellowship from sharing a few slices and a good conversation at Rocco's Pizza last night. Keep an eye open for future gatherings.
This Week at the Cathedral
Sunday, November 24th
Christ The King Sunday
The Last Sunday after Pentecost
Year B, Proper 29, Track 2
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
9:15 am Adult Forum/Sunday School
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality
Monday, November 25th
Cathedral Office: Closed
6:30 pm Education for Ministry (EfM)
Tuesday, November 26th
Cathedral Office: 9:oo am-1:30 pm
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, November 27th
Cathedral Office: 9:00 am-1:30 pm
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 28th
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cathedral Office Closed
No Events Scheduled
Friday, November 29th
Cathedral Offices Closed
No Events Scheduled
(Friday Eucharist and Lunch Cancelled)
Saturday, November 30th
Cathedral Offices Closed
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, December 1st
The First Sunday of Advent
Year B, Proper 29, Track 2
8:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite One
10:30 am Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
11:45 am Hospitality Time
Sunday Ministries
November 24th, 2024
8:00 am
Lector Nan Noecker
Eucharistic Minister Nan Noecker
9:15 am
GIOW Jodi Kallenberg
Story Makers Kim Gray
Adult Forum Daughters of the King
10:30 am
Lectors Dominic Vitale-Richards & Celeste Hilliard
Acolyte Ainsley Gray, Zeke Kallenberg, Jack Laney
Eucharistic Ministers Mary Beth Wright & Betsy Vanderburg
Ushers Kay & Reginald Klopfenstein
Hospitality Host Daughters of the King
November 26th
Counters Liz Burman & Donna Woods
November 29th
Folder Peg Swadener
Cathedral Community Prayer List
• Mary Brooks
• Gregory Marcks and Michael Marcks
• For Steve 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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