SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020
THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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Photo above by Michael Perera
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Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Download the leaflet in advance here.
Officiant: The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Scripture: Genesis 45:1–15; Matthew 15:21–28
Hymns: To God with gladness sing [Hymn #399, but sung to the tune of #625, "Darwell's 148th"] There’s a wideness in God’s mercy [Hymn #469]; Christ is the world’s true light [Hymn #542]
Organ: Johann Gottfried Walther, Partita: Six variations on Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht (“I will not leave my Jesus”); J.S. Bach, Fugue in G, BWV 577
Special Musical Offering: Carlos Salzedo, Siciliana, from Suite of Eight Dances, presented by Cathedral Community Member Naomi Kato, Harpist (See below)
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Here is this week's introduction to Sunday's hymns, presented by Canon Kleinschmidt. It was first broadcast live over Facebook on Thursday. Click here to watch the video on Facebook.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Friday afternoon tea
Friday 8/14, 3 p.m.
Morning Prayer liturgy (livestream)
Sunday 8/16, 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 8/16, 12 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Sunday 8/16, 9:30 p.m.
"A Mother's Survival,"
Holocaust Center Event
Wednesday, 8/19, 3:30 p.m.
Write Letters to Voters
Wednesday, 8/19, 7 p.m.
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WEEKDAY SERVICES
Morning Prayer, THURSDAYS, 7 A.M. via Zoom. A service of morning prayer, followed immediately by some time to talk and be together. All are welcome. Email selwood@uw.edu for the link.
Evening Prayer, EVERY WEEKNIGHT, 6:30 P.M. via Zoom. A service of daily evening prayer to close the day.
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The Office of Compline
EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M.
Compline will be broadcast at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, now with a choir of four singers. Listen live on KING-FM 98.1 and online at king.org, and please subscribe to the Compline podcast: complinepodcast.org
NOTE: Thanks to all for your patience and understanding as the cathedral, the Compline Choir, and KING-FM work together to resolve the recent issues with the live radio broadcast.
Highlights: Doug Fullington, God be in my head; Adrian Batten, O sing joyfully
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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Special Musical Offering this Sunday
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This Sunday's special voluntary after the collects is offered by Naomi Kato, who, in addition to being an accomplished and prominent professional harpist in our region, has sung in the soprano section of the Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir for over 45 years. Naomi earned degrees in harp performance and music education at the University of Washington, and has performed with ensembles throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the Seattle Symphony, The Seattle Opera, and many others. She also performs each year on Saint Mark's Music Series as a member of the Cathedral Trio.
For Sunday's liturgy, Naomi will offer Siciliana from the Suite of Eight Dances by harpist and composer Carlos Salzedo (1885–1961). French by birth, and of Sephardic Jewish ancestry, Salzedo revolutionized the way the harp was played, taught, and written for in the 20th century. The Suite of Eight Dances was written in 1943, and the Siciliana movement references the lilting, pastoral mood of the Baroque dances of that name, while also calling to mind the haunting atmosphere of the music of Salzedo's teacher Gabriel Fauré.
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#VOTEFAITHFULLY
Write Letters to Voters
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 7 P.M., via Zoom
GET-OUT-THE-VOTE! Please join a group of Saint Mark's community members who are gathering via Zoom on Wednesday evening, 7-8 p.m., to write letters of encouragement to infrequent voters across the country. To participate: RSVP to Deacon Emily Austin eaustin@saintmarks.org, and register with VoteForward 48 hours ahead of our meeting. Print out 20 letters, bring a blue pen and 20 envelopes to the meeting. A perfect alternate activity for knitters who would like something else to do this summer! The letter-writing group will meet every other Wednesday through September.
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A Mother's Survival, a Daughter's Resolve to "Never Forget"
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 3:30 P.M., via Zoom [Please note the afternoon time!]
Ine-Marie van Dam, the daughter of a Dutch Auschwitz survivor, will share her mother Ada's remarkable story of survival using video testimony, photos, maps, and other primary source documents. Ine is a Legacy Speaker with the Holocaust Center for Humanity (Seattle) Speakers Bureau, and currently resides in Centralia, WA. This Zoom program is a collaboration between St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Washington, D.C., and the Holocaust Center for Humanity, Seattle. Special thanks to Patricia Catalano. Learn more about Ada and Ine here. You can join the event using this link.
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You're Invited:
"Porch Prayer" at the Cathedral
An invitation from Dean Thomason was emailed earlier this week to meet with clergy in person on the cathedral grounds. The Dean, along with Canons Jennifer King Daugherty, Nancy Ross, and Cristi Chapman, are available at designated times to sit outside with you and pray together for whatever is on your heart, remaining masked and physically distant at all times. You must make a reservation for a 30-minute time slot in advance by Contacting Erik Donner at edonner@saintmarks.org or 206.323.0300 ext. 217. All are welcome!
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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Anti-Racism Response: Organizational Practices Update
The Office of the Bishop released a letter last week describing the planned steps on the diocese's Anti-Racism journey, taking place over the next several years. The Rev. Canon Arienne Davison, Canon to the Ordinary (and recent guest preacher at Saint Mark's), says:
"Two weeks ago, we released a letter outlining our assumptions and priorities for our shared work of anti-racism. That letter was meant to orient members of our diocese to how leadership are thinking about the sin of racism and how we will respond.
"This letter and the Organizational Practices Update describe the first steps we will take together to renew our commitment to rooting out White Supremacy and racism from our common life, worship, and institutional structures of the Diocese of Olympia. What you will find below are only our first steps - and this list is not exhaustive. Instead, you will find practices that we determined could be immediately adopted. You will also find a commitment to listen and change whenever we learn we have committed the sin of racism."
Read the full letter here. A video message from Bishop Rickel on this topic may be seen here.
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Tent City 3: Community Update
Over 50 residents have settled into their homes surrounding the cathedral. Thank you for your generosity in providing food and supplies!
This week, TC3 residents are still asking for men's t-shirts (M-XXL) and jeans (waist sizes 31-35 and inseam of 31-35"). As always, you can drop off items at the camp's front gate or have them delivered to: Tent City 3 c/o Saint Mark's Cathedral; 1245 10th Ave E; Seattle, WA 98102.
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CATHEDRAL CONVERSATIONS
NEW PODCAST EPISODE:
Maria Coldwell: The Second Half of Life
Cathedral Conversations is a podcast by, for, and about the community of Saint Mark's Cathedral. In the newest episode, choir member, vestry member, former Canon for Cathedral Operations, Education for Ministry mentor, coordinator for the cathedral renovation project and setting up the livestreaming ministry, Maria Coldwell talks about her journey to Saint Mark’s, and the seminal experience in her life that helped her reconnect with God. Listen at saintmarks.org/podcast or download and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Creation Care Ministry
Concerned about sustainability during the COVID-19 pandemic? Seeing more plastic bags in use and fewer items being reused? These effects are unfortunate, but it turns out many of us are actually living more sustainably than ever before. We are driving and (more importantly) flying much less, and the emissions caused by road and air travel account for a far greater portion of our personal ecological footprint than recycling.
“This reframing in the way we think about sustainability is extremely valuable for motivating individual behavior change,” says Kristi Straus of the UW College of the Environment.
Consider how you may be able to continue the positive actions you’re taking now, making them permanent changes once we come out of the pandemic.
Email marjorie@ringness.org for more information on the ongoing work and conversation of the Creation Care Ministry.
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New Flower Ministry Photo Gallery
One of the aspects of cathedral worship that has been missing since the building closure are the always-amazing altar flower arrangements made the dedicated and skilled members of the Flower Ministry. Cathedral photographer Kevin Johnson was asked to curate a selection of his personal favorites out of the hundreds of images of flowers he has taken over the years. The photos he chose are now posted as a gallery on the Flower Ministry page of the Cathedral website. Take a moment to remember and give thanks for this treasured aspect of the beauty of cathedral worship, and the ministers who put so much work into these creations.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES
Summer Offerings
Sunday morning Godly Play has concluded for the summer, but don't miss these other offerings from the Children and Families Ministry!
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THE SAINT MARK'S PRAYER PODCAST FOR CHILDREN: In each 6–8-minute episode, you'll hear a verse of scripture, sing a song with Miss Gilmore, and be invited to pray together. Search for "Prayer Podcast for Children" wherever you get your podcasts, or check out all the episodes here!
NOTE: Last week the Dean announced that Choir School Director Rebekah Gilmore would be assuming the role of Youth Minister on an interim basis, following the recent departure of Nicole Silvenale. Click here to read his announcement, including a message from Rebekah.
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Friday Afternoon Tea
EVERY FRIDAY at 3 P.M., via Zoom.
Remember when we used to get together in coffee shops? We can still do that... online! Michael Perera will host afternoon tea once a week; drop in and chat about whatever’s on your mind. Bring your favorite hot beverage and let’s continue hanging out and making the isolation easier. Email Michael Perera with questions or to get the link to join: perera.michael@gmail.com.
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Do you know someone who might need to be contacted?
Is there anyone you know who might benefit from a quick phone call, or a note in the mail, from clergy or a member of the community? Email Dean Steve Thomason at sthomason@saintmarks.org or Erik Donner at edonner@saintmarks.org, or call either one—or any of the clergy—at 206.323.0300.
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