SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
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Daylight Saving Begins This Sunday
Don't forget to "spring forward" before bed Saturday night!
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Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Livestream service of Holy Eucharist
Download the leaflet in advance here.
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: The Rev. Carla Robinson
Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107; John 3:14-21
Hymns: Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness [Hymn #339]; Come, thou fount of every blessing [Hymn #686]; Guide me, O thou great Jehovah [Hymn #690]
Organ: J.S. Bach, Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654; Improvisation on Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
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Virtual Coffee Hour
Immediately following the service, join us for Virtual Coffee Hour! All are welcome. Find the link to join here.
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This week's hymn introduction may be found here. Tune in each Thursday at 4 p.m. on the cathedral's Facebook page to watch each week's presentation live.
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The Office of Compline
EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30 P.M., on KING 98.1 FM and king.org
Live broadcasts and livestreams have resumed! Read the update on the current Compline situation here.
Highlights: Laetare Jerusalem – Plainsong, Mode V; Pierre de Manchicourt, Media vita in morte sumus
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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Photo of Lenten prayer banners by Kevin Johnson. |
IN THIS ISSUE:
Virtual Sunday School
Sundays 9 & 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist liturgy (livestream)
Sunday 3/7, 11 a.m.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 3/7 12 p.m.
Inquirers' Class (registration now closed)
Sundays, 12:30 p.m.
Exploring the Doctrine of Discovery
Four Sundays through 3/21, 1-2:30 p.m.
(registration now closed)
Second Sunday Book Group
Sunday, 3/14, 1:00 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Sunday 3/14, 9:30 p.m.
Registration opens for in-person service on 3/21
Monday 3/15, 9:00 a.m.
Lenten Wednesday Evensong
Wednesday, 3/17, 4:30 p.m.
Mideast Focus Ministry
There is a Field film discussion
Friday, 3/19, 8 p.m.
Night Prayer with 20s & 30s
Monday, 3/22, 7 p.m.
Postal Fellowship
3/22 - 3/29
Jesus and the Disinherited
Concluding Discussion
Wednesday, 3/24, 6:30 p.m.
Palm Sunday
Sunday 3/28
Music Series: Quartet for the End of Time
Sunday, 3/28, 4:30 p.m.
Registration opens for in-person Easter morning service
Monday 3/29, 9:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday
Sunday 4/4
Cathedral Yoga
Monday, 4/5, 5:30 p.m.
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Resuming In-person Worship
On Thursday, March 11, Dean Steve Thomason sent out a message to the parish regarding the beginning of limited in-person worship, including this video in which he explains both the "why" and the "how." At the morning liturgy this coming Sunday, March 14, a trial congregation drawn from the staff and Vestry will be testing out our procedures. Registration to attend in-person on March 21 will open at 9 a.m. Monday, March 15. Find much more information, including the link to register, at: saintmarks.org/reopening.
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This Sunday's Guest Preacher:
The Rev. Carla Robinson
Saint Mark's is excited to welcome The Rev. Carla Robinson as our guest preacher this Sunday. Rev. Robinson served as a Lutheran pastor for 13 years before coming to the Episcopal Church in 2001. She was an active member of Saint Mark’s Cathedral for several years. When she was ordained in 2009, she became the first Black transgender woman to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. Since then, she has served as Priest Associate at Saint Mark's for a time, as well as at the Church of the Resurrection in Bellevue, All Saints in Seattle, the Church of the Ascension in Seattle, and St. James in Kent. She has also been the Administrative Assistant for Multi‑Cultural Ministry and the Secretary for Vocations in the Diocese of Olympia. She currently serves as associate priest at Christ Church in Seattle’s University District.
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Easter Memorial and Thanksgiving Gifts
Help underwrite the beautiful flowers and music of the celebration of Easter by making a special contribution in honor or in memory of someone. Fill out the form located here, then make a gift in any amount, using the method that is most convenient for you. Contact Erik Donner in the cathedral office with questions. Contributions received by March 28 will be acknowledged in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
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A Change in the Livestream Page
In the last several weeks, several people have reported problems accessing the livestream page on the cathedral website on Sunday morning. We are working with our web hosting service to address the underlying issue, but until it is fully resolved, we'll be reducing the demands placed on the website by replacing the embedded video player on the livestream page with a link to vimeo.com, where the stream originates in the first place. The Vimeo will open in a new browser tab and play as usual. Please let Greg Bloch know if you experience any problems: gbloch@saintmarks.org.
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SECOND SUNDAY BOOK GROUP
Two Books by Phyllis Tickle: The Great Emergence: How Christianity is Changing and Why and Emergence Christianity
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1:00 P.M., via Zoom
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Personal Prayer in the Cathedral Nave in Lent Begins this Sunday
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 4-6 P.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 6-7 P.M.
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 12:30-1:30 P.M.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1-2 P.M.
Come to the cathedral nave for a moment of quiet, prayerful reflection during Lent. Several times have been set aside to welcome parishioners to the nave for socially-distanced individual prayer. There is no need to register. Come to the Hoerster Annex entrance (southwest corner of cathedral) where you will be greeted and asked to sign a health waiver. Then you will proceed to the nave for your time of prayer. Total occupancy will be limited. Contact Canon Jennifer, jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org with any questions.
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MIDEAST FOCUS FILM SERIES
There is a Field: Seattle Filmmaker Explores Israel/Palestine through the Lens of Black Lives Matter
DISCUSSION WITH THE FILMMAKER: FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 8 P.M., via Zoom
There is a Field tells the story of Aseel Asleh, a 17-year-old Palestinian citizen of Israel killed by police in October 2000. In 2016, Seattle-based author and filmmaker Jen Marlowe created a play about his death and its aftermath, based on primary sources and personal interviews that she collected in Israel and Palestine over the course of 14 years. Then, in 2020, she filmed a cast of African-American actors and Black Lives Matter activists performing the play, and reflecting on the parallels between Aseel's story and their own experiences, and between the systems of oppression affecting Black Americans and Palestinians in Israel. Learn more and watch a trailer here. To participate, email seattlemideastfocus@gmail.com—you will be sent a link on Wednesday, March 17 that you can use to watch the film anytime between then and Friday evening. Then join a Zoom discussion with filmmaker Jen Marlowe on Friday night, March 19, at 8 p.m.
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Community Book Study for Lent: Howard Thurman’s Jesus and the Disinherited
follow-up book discussion:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 6:30 P.M.
Canon Brownridge’s introductory presentation, a video of which is now available online, served as an invitation to read Howard Thurman’s foundational work Jesus and the Disinherited, exploring the Gospel as a manual of resistance for the poor and disenfranchised. We will follow up on Wednesday, March 24 for an online discussion of the book together with Dean Steve and Canons Jennifer and Nancy at 6:30–8 p.m. Questions? Contact Canon Jennifer Daugherty at jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org.
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YOUNG ADULTS
For 20s/30s: "Postal Fellowship" Letter Exchange During Lent
WEEKS OF MARCH 22 AND 29
There is something about writing and receiving a handwritten note that can be central to our wellbeing in connecting with others. All people in their 20s/30s are invited to join in “Postal Fellowship” as an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with each other in handwritten correspondence during the weeks of March 22 and March 29. Share your letter writing, card decorating, stamp selection, envelope art or postcard style with another 20s/30s member. Suggested writing prompts will include themes of “Release” (Week 1) and “Renewal” (Week 2). If you are interested in participating, then please complete this form by March 15 to get your “match” and additional instructions. Questions? Email Seyi Akanni (seyi.akanni@gmail.com).
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SAINT MARK'S MUSIC SERIES
Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time
PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 4:30 P.M., via livestream
Olivier Messiaen composed his sublime Quatour pour la fin du Temps [Quartet for the End of Time] in 1941 while captive in a Nazi prisoner of war camp. Considered to be one of the masterpieces of the 20th century, it is a deeply spiritual work contemplating the power of faith, hope and love to transcend time itself. Rose Bellini, cello; Luke Fitzpatrick, violin; Jesse Myers, piano; Rachel Yodel, clarinet will present the work on the afternoon of Palm Sunday. Learn more here.
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UPDATE: New Performers Announced for the Annual All-Bach Organ Concert in May
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
For the second year in a row, COVID will prevent Alex Weimann from traveling across the Canadian border from his home in Vancouver to come and play the Flentrop. As a result, Alex Weimann’s All-Bach performance is now postponed to May 13, 2022. For this year's All-Bach series finale, the Music Series will welcome three of Seattle's finest young organists—Hannah Byun, Wyatt Smith, and Susanna Valleau—to play a livestreamed concert of organ favorites from the mighty Flentrop organ.
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Palms for Palm Sunday Will Be Available for Pick-up at the Cathedral
Drop by the office entrance of the cathedral Monday, March 22, through Friday, March 26, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to pick up palm fronds for your Palm Sunday observance.
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Prayer Banners around the Labyrinth
Thanks to all those who have already contributed to the Prayer Banner Project around the outdoor labyrinth. Everyone connected to Saint Mark's is invited to contribute their prayers to this project between now and Maundy Thursday (April 1). On Maundy Thursday all the banners will be gathered together, collectively blessed at the evening liturgy, and offered up as an embodiment of the prayers of the community. Pick up a banner from the bin on the cathedral patio, or make one with whatever fabric you have on hand (approx. 3 inches by 12 inches), write your prayer intention on it, and come hang it on the line around the labyrinth any time—or mail it to the cathedral at the usual mailing address if you cannot come by.
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Ongoing Lenten Opportunities
As we continue through the season of Lent, all in the Saint Mark's Cathedral community are invited to a holy rhythm of prayer, reflection, and renewal. A variety of opportunities and resources to support each person and each family in observing a holy Lent at home are collected together on the Lent at Home page of the cathedral website, and a few are highlighted briefly below (click the image to learn more).
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Lenten Wednesday Evensong Service, Led by Choristers of the Choir School
Each Wednesday in Lent at 4:30 p.m., join together for an evensong service led by the young people of the Choir School, via Zoom.
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A Lenten Evening Devotional
A brief prayer service for the evening to be said alone or as a family in the home. Find as a pdf here, or online here—the online version has been newly updated with new videos from cathedral musicians.
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Jesus and the Disinherited
All are encouraged to read this book in preparation for the discussion Wednesday, March 24. Information including a video of Canon Brownridge's introduction can be found here.
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The Stations of the Cross
In the nave is artist Virginia Maksymowicz's stunning sculptural interpretation of the traditional fourteen Stations of the Cross. They are also featured in an on-demand video liturgy, available here.
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Seeking Hospitality Ministers
With the cathedral resuming in person worship as of March 21, we are looking to form teams of hospitality ministers to serve for each of our Sunday services. Hospitality ministers will be the first face people see when they enter the cathedral. They will welcome people, ensure they are registered for worship, and help guide them to their seat. We hope to form teams of six people each to rotate once every four or so weeks. Training will be provided in the coming weeks (stay tuned for the date). If you might be interested in joining the hospitality ministry, or with any questions, please contact sacristan Michael Seewer mseewer@saintmarks.org or Don Sutkus, don@sutkus.com.
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CREATION CARE
Creation Care Weekly Tip
Take a step away from the stress and into the wild. In this special episode from local KUOW podcast THE WILD, listen to a dawn chorus in Eastern Washington and ravens off the fog-drenched shores of the Oregon coast:
Interested in hearing more about the Creation Care Ministry and being more involved? Contact Marjorie Ringness for the Zoom link or to find out more!
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The Rubric: Winter 2021 issue now available
In continual publication since December of 1890, today The Rubric is Saint Mark's magazine-style publication, used to tell the story of the cathedral community to ourselves, the Diocese of Olympia, and the wider world.
The new issue contains...
- The story of the largest gift in the history of Saint Mark's Cathedral
- an essay by Canon Jennifer Daugherty about sacramental anointing,
- reflections on faith and vocation during the pandemic, from two community members working in the heath care field,
...and much more. Printed copies were mailed to parishioners this week—keep an eye on your mailbox. If you are not on the distribution list and would like to be, please contact Erik Donner, edonner@saintmarks.org. In addition, the full issue is available online here, either using the Issuu reader interface, as a downloadable pdf, or as individual articles.
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Dismantling Racism Training from Absalom Jones Center
TRAININGS VIA ZOOM RUN FROM 6 A.M. TO 1 P.M., PACIFIC TIME (because they’re happening on the East Coast!)
SELECTION OF DATES AVAILABLE
While the world is meeting via Zoom, the Saint Mark’s community has an opportunity to participate in Dismantling Racism Trainings with The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on increasing racial understanding, healing, and reconciliation. Let’s take advantage of this significant resource—and then share our learning and reflections in an upcoming Zoom gathering on the evening of Wednesday, May 12 at the cathedral! The Absalom Jones Center provides tools and experiences that allow faith communities to engage in dismantling racism through education, prayer, dialogue, pilgrimage, and spiritual formation.
Sign up for this significant training, which is scheduled on many upcoming weekdays and Saturdays. Although there is no charge to take the training, pre-registration is required no later than one week in advance. Register here. (Note that Zoom classes are offered only until it is safe to meet in person again, as classes are filling up quickly, so sooner is better!) Questions? Contact: Canon Nancy Ross: nross@saintmarks.org.
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20S/30S GROUP
Night Prayer with the 20s/30s Group
NEXT SERVICE: MONDAY, MARCH 22, 7 P.M., over the phone
Night Prayer with the 20s/30s Group at Saint Mark's will continue on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the new year! This will be offered over the phone—the young adults decided that there were already too many videoconferences and Zoom meetings in their lives! Please email Canon Jennifer to receive the call-in information and liturgy for the service.
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Sunday Morning Church School
SUNDAYS, 9 A.M.: Godly Play with Alicia (for pre-K—grade 2)
SUNDAYS, 10 A.M.: Saints & Sacraments with Sonjia and Kristen (for grades 3–5).
Saint Mark's Sunday School offerings have returned to their usual pattern. For more information and Zoom links, contact Canon Jennifer King Daugherty at jkdaugherty@saintmarks.org.
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