The Weekly Connector

October 2, 2026

Time to Pledge for 2027!

Our annual giving campaign is underway. We have big goals for the year ahead: pay our staff fairly, hire another priest, and better fund our ministry and outreach. To make it happen, we need to increase our pledge income by $250,000, so we all need to do our part.

You can pledge today using our new online pledge form. It’s quick and easy! Or you can use the paper form included with a letter coming to your home address soon, then return it to us during services or in the mail. However you pledge, please do it no later than Sunday, November 1st.

We’ll provide weekly updates this month on our campaign progress. Questions? Email us at mypledge@ourcathedral.org.

Sunday, October 4

Worship Services

8:00 am | Rite I (Traditional Language), Spoken Eucharist

10:30 am | Rite II (Contemporary Language), Choral Eucharist. Blessing of the Animals (see below)

5:00 pm | Choral Evensong

View the music for our worship together here.

Other Opportunities to Connect

Sunday Fellowship | Join us every Sunday morning beginning at 9 am, and continuing through the morning (except during the 10:30 worship service) to build and deepen relationships and enjoy refreshments.

Sunday Formation | 9:30am in the Banquet Room. “A Little Rule for Beginners: Introducing Benedictine Spirituality” with Dean-Elect Aidan.

Music Series | 2:30pm Piano Recital featuring Oleg Levin (more information below).

October Newsletter

Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 4

During the 10:30 am Worship Service

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, we’ll gather to give thanks for the animals who bring us comfort, companionship, wonder—and joy into our lives. Bring your dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, or other beloved pets for a special blessing. Photos are also welcome.

Come celebrate the beautiful, sometimes messy, always unpredictable animals in our community. There will be an abundance of giggles and smiles, other pets and their owners to meet, photo ops and reminders that along with St. Francis, we are all part of one sacred family.

Voices of Saint Mark's: How We Got Here

Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 - 8:30pm

The stories of how our panelists found their way to Saint Mark’s. Jay Nuhring will facilitate a discussion with Theo Park, Renee Sherman and Kamra Heldman.

This series celebrates the many stories, perspectives, and experiences of our community. Each of us arrived here by a different path with a story that has shaped how we understand God, community, faith, and the world.

Our Cathedral and its Culture

Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Saint Mark's holds a unique place in the Diocese of Minnesota as both a cathedral and a parish. Join us to learn about our history, from our beginnings as a parish church to our role today as the cathedral of the diocese.

Participants will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the building, including an introduction to the new Archives room. You'll also have the opportunity to meet ministry leaders, learn about the many ways people serve and connect at Saint Mark's, and explore how you might become more involved in our community.

For more information or to let us know you plan to attend, please contact Mary Lusk.

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sundays - 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist, 10:30 am Rite II Holy Eucharist, 5:00 pm Choral Evensong

Wednesdays – Holy Eucharist, 12:15 pm, in the Nave

Thursdays – Contemplative Prayer, 9:00 am, All Saints Chapel

Saturdays - Holy Eucharist, 12:15 pm (most weeks), 5:30 pm Santa Misa en Español

Upcoming Events

Sunday Oct 4: Dean’s Forum, 1st Sunday of every month, 9:30 am. “A Little Rule for Beginners: Introducing Benedictine Spirituality”

Sunday Oct 4: Blessing of the Animals and Celebration of St. Francis, 10:30 am; please bring your pet, a photo of your pet, or even a stuffed animal for a blessing

Sunday Oct 4: Music Series event: Oleg Levin, Piano recital, 2:30 pm

Monday Oct 5: Small Groups begin, (Benedictine Values) various times

Tuesday Oct 6: Knitting Ministry, 10:30 am, Library; first and third Tuesday

Wednesday Oct 7: Cathedral Doors Open, for tours and prayers, 11 am – 1 pm, with Eucharist at 12:15 pm in the Nave, weekly

Thursday Oct 8: Young Adults gathering, 2nd and 4th Thursday

Saturday Oct 10: Cathedral Doors Open, for tours and prayers, 11 am – 1 pm with Eucharist at 12:15 pm, in the Nave.

Sunday Oct 11: Wells Foundation Sunday, presentation at 9:30 am

Sunday Oct 11: Newcomers gathering, 12:00 pm, Dining Room

Sunday Oct 11: Sunday Night Supper offered at Plymouth Congregational Church, 5:00 pm; discover a new way to serve and support our neighbors

Monday Oct 12: Indigenous Peoples Day, Cathedral closed

Wednesday Oct 14: Voices of Saint Mark’s, 7:00 pm, Community Room

Saturday Oct 17: Our Cathedral and Culture, 9 am – 12 pm, Library