"For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9). Without question, Jesus is the Chief Steward. None can compare to His example of selflessness and giving. He laid aside His rights as Son of God in order to be the Son of Man. He was willing to endure ignominious death on the cross so that we could be rescued from sin, death, and the power of the devil. He taught us to think and live a new way - as servants who are available to serve, not to be served.

On Saturday, March 16th it will be our turn to serve at the Community Table. Help is needed any time between 9:00am and 1:30pm, come whenever you can and stay for as long as you are able. This is a fun ministry as we cook together and meet people from around the community!  The Community Table is located at 320 Putnam St #2, Eau Claire.  Questions can be directed to Russ Tate or the Cathedral office.

The Mardi Gras Committee would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped to make this such a successful event.  Whether you volunteered, cooked, sold tickets, attended, or brought family and friends, your participation and support helped create a fun filled evening that raised $1968.  We are looking forward to an even bigger and better celebration next year.  Thank you!

I invite you all to join the Master Singers this Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 pm at First Congregational Church in Eau Claire or on March 23 at 7:30 pm at the Pablo Center as we conclude our 26th season. Get your tickets early as concerts have been selling out quickly! Some of the works we will perform are: “Prayer” by Rene Clausen, which is set to text written by Mother Theresa of Calcutta, “Eternal Father Strong To Save” by Dan Forrest, and “Let Peace Then Still The Strife,” by Mack Wilberg, as well as the Dan Forrest “Requiem For The Living.” It has truly been a pleasure to sing with this amazing group of musicians. I hope to see all of you there. ~ Sarah Pennington

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Lounge. Bring a set of size 10.5 or 11 knitting needles and 3 skeins of yarn, machine washable/dryable, all in the same color. If you have more experience you may wish to purchase 3 skeins of Homespun Yarn, machine washable/dryable, all in the same color. If you don't have experience with knitting, we will teach you how to make a prayer shawl. Please join us as we always welcome newcomers, even if you are just curious to find out more about our ministry! Our shawls will be blessed on prayer shawl Sunday, March 24th, at the 10:00 service.

Beginning March 13th, Come to the Table  will be meeting on the Wednesdays during Lent. There is a sign up sheet in the Memorial Lounge; please sign up to provide the meal, or to lead the discussion during this 5 week season of penitence.  Food is being provided this Wednesday (13th), still in need of someone to lead the discussion.

5:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Dinner & Conversation 

Sunday, March 30th is the Non-Food Pantry Open Date this month. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact Rev. Barb Manzo at 715.271.8902.  Remember that the first Sunday of the month will be "Pantry Sunday". We are asking that you bring donations of toilet paper or give financially so we can purchase this item for you! This is our biggest volume item and we need about 300 rolls a month. Packages of any size are accepted gratefully! We are also very happy to take your paper grocery bags with handles. Thank you for your awesome support.

You're invited to "Parables From Luke" a Lenten Retreat hosted by St. Mary's, 1001 McLean Ave, Tomah.  Saturday, March 30th, 9-10 a.m. coffee, 10-3:30 p.m. program.  You are welcome to set aside a little time during Lent, from the business of life, to share a meal, pause and reflect with your friends old or new. A free will offering will be accepted. Increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity: and, that we may obtain what You promise, make us love what You command. (Proper 25 BCP) RSVP to Fr. Carter 608.372.5174 or frcarter87@gmail.com or eidemacd@hotmail.com.

The first pavers are being inscribed now so they will be ready to be laid this spring….or as soon as the snow is gone!! If you would like to have a paver ready for the first installation this spring, please order yours by March 1st. The hope is to have every family and/or individual remembered and honored in our courtyard.
There are three sizes being offered: 4x8 bricks; 12x12 and 16x16 granite pavers. You can have one made for your family with just your family name or you can list your whole family. One can be inscribed with your family name or can list individual family members. Other ideas could be to honor a parent, a child’s baptism or a wedding date. The possibilities are endless. The committee will be happy to assist you with any ideas that you might have. As the bricks are laid in the courtyard, they will come together to tell the story of our rich past, our wonderful present and our promising future. Please be a part of it. It won’t tell the complete story without YOU! Contact the office with any questions or concerns.

Ministers Schedule

Wednesday, March 17th / The Second Sunday in Lent
Crucifer: E. McManus
Torch Bearer I:  M. Gumulauskas
Torch Bearer II: I. Williams
Lector I: M. Gadwill
Lector II: E. Henchen
Deacons: Rev. Manzo, Rev. Gumulauskas
Greeters: Rick & Ellen Allison
Altar Guild: P. Gray, C. Schaaf
Counters: Bundy 2d, Bilderback

Sunday, March 24th / The Third Sunday in Lent
Crucifer: J. Ellenson
Torch Bearer I: B. Borgwardt
Torch Bearer II: C. Borgwardt
Lector I: E. Usher
Lector II:  H. Greene
Deacons: Rev. Tate, Rev. Lorenze
Greeters: Justin & Caylee Borgwardt
Altar Guild: E. Ellenson, D. Lorenze
Counters: Hauert, Bundy 2d