SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020
THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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Photo of last Sunday's Bench Dedication Liturgy by Kevin Johnson. |
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Sunday Worship at 11 a.m.
Download the leaflet in advance here.
Officiant: The Rev. Canon Nancy Ross
Preacher: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Matthew 14:22-33
Hymns: All people that on earth do dwell [#377]; Surely it is God who saves me [#679]; Precious Lord, Take My Hand [WLP #800]
Organ: W. A. Mozart, Sonata in E-flat, K.67, and Sonata in D, K.144
Special Musical Offering: Alan Hovhaness, Nocturne, from Sonata for Solo Viola, Opus 423, presented by Cathedral Community Member Joyce Ramée (See below)
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Here is this week's introduction to Sunday's hymns, presented by John Stuntebeck. 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 8/7, 3 p.m.
Friday afternoon tea
Sunday 8/9, 11 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist (livestream)
Sunday 8/9, 12 p.m.
Virtual Coffee Hour
Sunday 8/9, 9:30 p.m.
The Office of Compline
Monday, 8/10, 6:30 p.m.
Creation Care Ministry Meeting
Wednesday, 8/12, 7 p.m.
Taking Up Our Responsibility
for Racial Justice: Study session
Wednesday, 8/19, 3:30 p.m.
"A Mother's Survival,"
Holocaust Center Event
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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
Highlights: Frederick Charles Maker, Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Tune: REST); Iain Quinn, Jesu, dulcis memoria
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Anti-Racism Response: Organizational Practices Update
The Office of the Bishop has just released a letter 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 last week's 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
Meet Gary! Gary serves on the executive committee of TC3 and often can be found at the welcome table just inside the camp's front gate. If you have been to the camp recently, you may have seen him.
Gary has lived in Seattle since the late 1960's, when his mother moved the family here for the World's Fair. Please note the treasure trove of can openers on the desk. Many of those are there because of your generosity.
This week, TC3 residents are 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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Statement on Hiroshima Anniversary
This August marks the 75th anniversary of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, on August 6, and Nagasaki, on August 9, 1945. As the world community remembers and addresses the ongoing threat of nuclear aggression, the Vestry of St. Mark’s Cathedral Parish has released a resolution “calling upon U.S. policymakers to determine a timely process for the dismantling of existing U.S. nuclear weapons while urging other countries to do likewise, and urging the President and Congress to explore a moratorium on production of new nuclear arms.” If you are interested in work for nuclear disarmament, find information at wanwcoalition.org (Washington Against Nuclear Weapons), or contact parishioner Betsy Bell at betsybell37@gmail.com.
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Cathedral Facilities Update
While the the building remains closed, the Saint Mark's Facilities Staff have stayed very busy! The installation of new benches around the front lawn was celebrated last Sunday, but here are some photos of just a few of the other facilities projects that have been completed just in the last few weeks.
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From top left: (1) Many who attended the Bench Dedication Liturgy last Sunday noticed that the floor of the narthex has been deep cleaned and re-sealed, a very labor-intensive job. (2) The Choir Room at last has window sills. (3) After the completion of recent roof repair work, the lights which illuminate the cross on the cathedral roof—which have been broken for many years—are once again functional. Bottom row: (4) A new bike rack has been installed. (5) Permanent stairs in the storage area of the crypt were constructed from scratch, allowing access to critical HVAC equipment. (6) The intrepid Chris Brown has removed the overgrowth of blackberries and other plants behind Cathedral House. Many thanks to Chris and to Facilities Manager David Wagner for their tireless work, as well as to our guest in Sanctuary, Jaime Rubio, for his expert assistance.
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Special Musical Offering this Sunday
This Sunday's morning liturgy will feature a special musical offering—a movement from the Sonata for Solo Viola by Alan Hovhaness, played by longtime member of the Saint Mark's community Joyce Ramée. Joyce is a founding member of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and the Auburn Symphony, and has taught viola at the University of Puget Sound since 1987. She has been a member of the Cathedral Choir for many years, and performs annually on the Saint Mark's concert series as a member of the Cathedral Trio.
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Alan Hovhaness (1911–2000) is a fascinating and unique figure in 20th-century American music. Though born in Massachusetts, much of his most well-known work references his Armenian heritage, and serving as organist at an Armenian church near Boston was an early formative experience. His musical language is characterized by stark, austere melodies in modes which reference traditional Middle Eastern music. He moved to Seattle in the early 1970s and spend the last three decades of his life here. The Sonata for Solo Viola is a late work, written at the age of 82.
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A Mother's Survival, a Daughter's Resolve to "Never Forget"
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 3:30 P.M., via Zoom
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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Creation Care Ministry
NEXT MINISTRY MEETING:
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 6:30 P.M., via Zoom
With new COVID-19 regulations limiting the use of reusable products, many of us are struggling to determine how we can still practice sustainable behavior in our daily lives. Consider these simple tips from UW’s College of the Environment to reduce your environmental impact while still being careful to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
- Use cloth masks instead of disposable masks.
- Don’t wear disposable gloves for shopping—handwashing is more effective.
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When calling for takeout be sure to ask if the restaurant uses Styrofoam containers. Normally, Seattle restaurants must use takeout containers that are recyclable or compostable, but these standards have been relaxed due to the coronavirus. However, Styrofoam is neither compostable nor recyclable (except through special services like Ridwell.com)
The Creation Care Ministry meets monthly, and is currently focusing on 4 areas: spiritual exercises to connect our faith with our care of the earth, training on a measurement tool to help Saint Mark’s households measure their carbon footprint, researching carbon offset programs to share with the congregation, and examining personal habits around food and energy usage. Email marjorie@ringness.org for the Zoom link to join our next meeting and be part of the ongoing work and conversation.
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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: Earlier this week, the Dean announced that Choir School Director Rebekah Gilmore would be taking over the role of Youth Minister on an interim basis, following the recent departure of Nicole. 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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