‘Love God; And Love Each Other.’ – Jesus |
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Thank you for joining us online and connecting with us.
God’s dream for the world is that we live in just peace and tender harmony, fostering a global community in which each members’ rights and responsibilities are affirmed and fulfilled. This community is marked by ‘love,’ in thought, word, and deed. For Christians, there’s nothing esoteric about this ‘love’ – it is visible, tangible, measureable – which means, for the Church, it’s also something we can, and do, practice together.
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Monday, February 15, 2021 |
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Monday, February 15 - Cathedral Campus closed for Presidents' Day
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
– I Timothy 2:1-2
No Gospel Based Discipleship due to the holiday, see you next week.
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Shrove Tuesday. 02.16.21 @ 6 pm
With highlights including burning of the palms to prepare for distribution of ashes and burying of the “Alleluias” you are invited to join us online for this event, live on Facebook.
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Mardi Gras @ Home Recipes and More!
While we are unable to celebrate in person, and in our effort to maintain this spirit and in keeping with these unique times, we have collected Mardi Gras related recipes from St. Markans for you to savor and enjoy.
A very special thank you goes Saint Markans for their flavorful contributions. Note: Apply hot sauces to your taste while listening to “Queen Ida and Her Bon Temps Zydeco Band”, among others.
Also included to compliment and complete your celebration is a Mardi Gras mask and link to print your own. Decorate extravagantly, or very simply, and send us a photo! Plus, as we do during Lent, you can put away the celebratory word “Alleluia”. Print, decorate and place out of sight and then retrieve as we celebrate the risen Christ at Easter.
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Ash Wednesday 02.17.21
Drive-Thru Ashes
7:30-9:30 am
11 am - 1 pm
4:30pm - 6 pm
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If you do not wish to enter the building, or getting in and out of your vehicle is too complicated, we understand. We will have a drive through option in the accessible parking area. Just pull up during the listed times and receive your ashes.
Ashes in the Cathedral Nave
The Nave will be available between 8 am and 6 pm, for personal prayers and reflections and the receiving of ashes if you desire. We ask that you register for a 30-minute time frame.
Ash Wednesday Choral Eucharist 02.17.21 @ 7:30 pm
Our Ash Wednesday Choral Eucharist will be live streamed on our Facebook page and Cathedral web page. As per our present protocol, only 10 people will be participating in the service
You can watch online on Facebook Live, on our website, or download the Boxcast app on Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV, search for “Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral – Minneapolis, Minnesota”. and watch on your big screen.
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Easter Flower Memorials
The Altar Guild invites all to purchase lilies/flowers to honor your special loved ones this Easter.
The cost is $35.00 for each memorial/honor flower. Those to be remembered will be included
in the Easter worship bulletin.
If you would like to make an Easter Flower contribution, there are two ways to do that:
Include the name/s to be honored on your check or the online form. Funds should be received by March 27th. Any questions, please email here.
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During February, Black History Month, PBS to Air 4-part Series on The Black Church
‘The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song’ will explore the 400-year-old story of the black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews. Watch the extended trailer here.
The first episode airs on Tuesday February 16 at 8pm on our local PBS station, Twin Cities Public Television (TPT2). Episode 1 description: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion beginning with the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the extraordinary ways enslaved Africans preserved and adapted faith practices from the brutality of slavery to emancipation.
For air dates of future episodes in the series, access the TPT2 schedule here.
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Godly Play – Playing For Lent
During Lent, we get ready to experience the Mystery of Easter. Getting ready for things takes many forms. It can be practical like getting dressed, logging in or cleaning the kitchen. It can be settling ourselves with deep breaths or deliberate activities. It can be gathering information. It can be opening our minds, hearts, and imaginations through play. We think of Lent as a serious time. None the less for some of us, including adults, play may be our key to a holy Lent. Play is serious. Never underestimate its power. Play can’t be forced but you can give yourself permission to play - for a day, a minute, or a minute every day for 40 days.
In Godly Play we’ll be telling stories of the life of Jesus and stories Jesus told, parables. Parables are among the most obviously playful presentations in Godly Play. They invite us to the fun of creating simple metaphors. They draw us into stories that often begin, “The kingdom of heaven is like...,” they help us imagine possibilities of what the images in the story could really be. They invite us to deepen, wondering if we’ve ever come close to such a place or where this place could really be.
Give yourself some moments to play. May you have a holy and wonderful Lent.
For more information about Godly Play or our Zoom sessions, Sundays at 9:45 –10:15 a.m., contact Monica Kruger, Godly Play Coordinator.
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Newcomers – Let’s Meet!
Monday, March 8 @ 7 pm
If you are “new” to Saint Mark’s, we would like to meet you. If you haven’t been able to attend a Coffee and Connect in the past, please come and connect with us now! We would like to get acquainted with you and give you the opportunity to meet members of our clergy and leadership. Monday March 8 is the next opportunity to gather virtually and connect via zoom. Please contact John Satterberg here for more information and for the link to join us via zoom.
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Lent Madness 2021 Vote online for your favorite saint!
The format is straightforward: 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint. 16 saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the 32 saints. Things get a bit more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move into the area of saintly kitsch.
Go to the Lent Madness site to sign up for email alerts, download a full bracket poster, and find out so much more!
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Study:
Resources to
Deepen Your Faith
The Gospel of Mark
This liturgical year, we are hearing readings from the Gospel of Mark.
During our recent discussions of the Gospel of Mark several people mentioned having heard the gospel recited in its entirety. Hearing the entire gospel read out loud in this manner is a powerful way to experience the Jesus story from start to finish. You will hear connections and resonances within the narrative they you may have missed.
This reading is by the distinguished British actor David Suchet, known for his portrayal of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. It was performed at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
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Gospel Based Discipleship
Monday at 12:15 pm
Join Saint Mark's clergy and explore the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday using Gospel Based Discipleship. Register here to receive your Zoom link, you will only need to register once, the link will work every week.
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Special needs
Robert Babbitt, Jeanie Elwane, Judy Lebens, Niki Matt, Pat McCarthy, Natalie and Max, Gage Pelletier, Stephen Rea, Amara Strande and family, Meg Tresemer.
Departed
Gary Johnson, Dianne King, baby Collins, Anne Hauge
Ongoing prayers
Carol Adele-Jewett, Nancy Arguedas, Maverick Bench, John Cashmore, Bob Collier, Connie Donnelly, Richard Evans, Carol Jensen, Anneke and Paul Jessup, Ken Lakeman, Robert Lesch, Ann and Warren Maas, Matt, Marilyn and Bill Nelson, Ned Ostenso, Joanna Page, Phillip Park, Butch Pendergast, Irene Sahyun, Lois Schorle, Judy Sears, Marlene and Huntz Wagner, Jerry Wohnoutka.
Thanksgivings
For the prayer ministry of Canterbury Cathedral in England and its invitation to submit prayer requests to them at prayer@canterbury-cathedral.org
From the Book of Common Prayer, p. 818
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel for the renewal and mission of your Church.
Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer requests may be made by email here or by completing the online form here.
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519 Oak Grove Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone Number:
(612) 870-7800
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