SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
THE SUNDAY AFTER THE ASCENSION – SAINT MARK'S HERITAGE SUNDAY
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The Holy Eucharist will be livestreamed from the Cathedral Nave at 11 a.m. Sunday morning.
The photo above depicts the pouring of the cathedral's concrete foundations in March of 1929. The Saint Nicholas Building is visible to the left. Photo property of the University of Washington Library, Special Collections Division.
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Download the leaflet in advance
here
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Presider:
The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason
Preacher:
The Rev. Fred B. Northup,
Dean of Saint Mark's Seattle, 1988–1998
Scripture:
Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; Acts 1:6-14; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
Hymns:
When morning gilds the skies
(427);
The head that once was crowned with thorns
(483)
Anthem:
Praetorius,
The Lord ascendeth up on high
Organ:
Buxtehude,
Præludium in D, BuxWV 139
;
Copland, arr. Butler,
Fanfare for the Common Man
(with guest percussionist)
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Virtual Coffee Hour
A Virtual Coffee Hour over Zoom immediately follows the service —
for this Sunday only the Coffee Hour link will be different
. See more information below.
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An Introduction to Sunday's Hymns
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Friday 5/22, 3 p.m.
Friday afternoon tea
Sunday 5/24, 9 & 10 a.m.
Church School for kids
Sunday 5/24, 10 a.m.
Cathedral History Forum
and Panel Discussion
Sunday 5/24, 10 a.m.
Heritage Sunday Liturgy
Sunday 5/24, 12 p.m.
Festive Coffee Hour with special guests
Sunday 5/24, 3 p.m.
"Trying Times" Mental Health Webinar
Wednesday 5/27, 7 p.m.
Family Talent Show
Friday 5/29, 7 p.m.
Mideast Focus presents:
Gaza Fights for Freedom
Sunday 5/31, 11 a.m.
The Feast of Pentecost
Sunday 5/31, 2 p.m.
Earth Ministry Webinar
Sunday 5/31, 11 a.m.
Trinity Sunday
Wednesday 6/10, 7 p.m.
Parish Forum: "Is EfM for me?"
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Compline
Compline
will be broadcast and livestreamed, 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
, or watch live at the cathedral's
livestream page
.
Compline Highlights:
Anon, arr. Hallock,
God is ascended up on high;
Luca de Marenzio,
O Rex gloriae, Domine virtutum
COMPLINE LIVESTREAM UPDATE:
The office of Compline will continue to be sung in the nave and broadcast live on KING-FM for the foreseeable future; however, the
video livestream of Compline is coming to an end
as a weekly offering.
The final livestreamed service will be May 31. (Future services may be livestreamed on a one-off basis for special occasions.) Please continue to listen live at 98.1 FM, and subscribe to the Compline Podcast—search for "Saint Mark's Compline" wherever you get your podcasts, or visit
complinepodcast.org
.
All repertoire and liturgy information subject to change.
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Heritage Sunday at Saint Mark's Cathedral
SUNDAY, MAY 24
- 10 A.M.: DEAN'S FORUM & PANEL DISCUSSION
- 11 A.M.: SPECIAL LITURGY
- NOON: SPECIAL FESTIVE COFFEE HOUR
Links to participate in the Forum and Coffee Hour were sent out by email earlier this week. If you did not receive them, simply email
info@saintmarks.org
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In 2019 Saint Mark's began what was intended to be an annual tradition:
Heritage Sunday
, an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for all the generations who have come before us in the community of Saint Mark's, Seattle—from the founders of the parish in the nineteenth century, to those longtime members of the community who still bless us with their experience and wisdom today.
The event will begin with
a special Zoom forum
in the
10 a.m. hour. Dean Thomason will present a brief slide show of historical details of the cathedral, followed by a discussion moderated by Canon Jennifer King Daugherty with
The Reverends Carla Berkedal Pryne, Kate Kinney,
and
Sue Reid
, priests who served at Saint Mark’s as priests in three different decades. This forum will be presented over Zoom—if you did not receive an email earlier this week containing the links to participate, please contact
info@saintmarks.org
.
From 10:45 until the start of the 11 a.m. liturgy, the livestream will present a
special slideshow of historical images
from the 1940s through the 2000s, shared by many members of the community. Watch on the usual livestream page.
Like last year, the 11 a.m. service will again employ
elements of the liturgy that would be familiar to generations past
, including music, prayers, vestments, and the order of service itself. Drawing on prayers spanning nearly 500 years of Anglican worship, we will pull out the stops for a special celebration. Former senior wardens serving in three different decades will read the scriptures. Former Dean The Rev. Fred Northup will be guest preacher. Dean Thomason will officiate. Special music will frame the joyful occasion, including a rousing postlude of Copland’s “
Fanfare for the Common Man
” with organ and guest percussionist.
Following the service, there will be a Zoom gathering to which all are invited as we share stories about our common life at Saint Mark’s through the years.
Special guests have been invited
—including Pro Christo Award recipients, former senior wardens, and all the living clergy who have served at Saint Mark’s through the years. Join the fête to share some Saint Mark’s time together.
Watch your email for the links to participate, and contact
info@saintmarks.org
with any questions.
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Trying Times:
Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Grief—How to Tell the Difference
A Webinar with Shelley Mackaman, PhD,
and Wayne Duncan, PhD
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020, 3 P.M., via Zoom (click
here
to register now)
Do you find yourself fretting or anxious about reopening? Are your children stressed with the challenges of virtual school? Are you struggling to balance all the aspects of life now converging in your home life? We are all facing new pressures in light of this pandemic and the lack of certainty about so many things. Dr. Shelley Mackaman (clinical psychologist in Kirkland with emphasis in Child Development and Family Psychology) and Dr. Wayne Duncan (Child and Adolescent Psychologist in Seattle) are both active members of Saint Mark’s Cathedral and will offer timely and important information for people of all ages. Dean Steve Thomason will moderate the webinar. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The webinar is free but advance registration is required. Click
here
to register now.
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Live Talent Show Starring the Children and Families of Saint Mark's
THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 7 P.M.,
via Facebook Live and Zoom (click
here
to register)
A Talent Show organized by the Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir School and Children & Family Ministries will be presented online, Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Our families will present their acts LIVE via a live Zoom webinar, and simultaneously in the cathedral's private Facebook group. Tune in to celebrate our community and to be amazed by the talented young people of the cathedral! Register to watch the Zoom broadcast at
this link
. Contact Rebekah Gilmore at
rgilmore@saintmarks.org
for more information.
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MIDEAST FOCUS ONLINE FILM SERIES PRESENTS
Gaza Fights for Freedom
FRIDAY, MAY 29. Watch the film at 6:30 p.m. (or earlier). Live Zoom Conversation with former Congressman Dr. Brian Baird at 8 p.m.
Filmed during the height of a six-week campaign of protests near the Gaza-Israeli border in 2018, this film features exclusive footage of the demonstrations. This documentary tells of Gaza’s complex history through rare archival footage, info-graphics, and first-hand accounts. Backed by thorough legal documentation and exclusive evidence, this film details Israeli military war crimes that are supported by our own country.
See the trailer here
. After viewing the documentary, join together on Zoom for a live discussion with Former Congressman Dr. Brian Baird. Email Liz Gilbert,
elizabethegg@hotmail.com
, for the links to participate, or to sign up for the Mideast Focus mailing list and receive the links automatically.
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Celebrating the Feast of Pentecost
at Saint Mark’s Cathedral
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NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 31
On May 31, the Church observes the Feast of Pentecost. While social distancing may change the look of some of our celebrations, nothing can stop the Holy Spirit from transforming our lives and the life of the Church. This year, there are lots of ways to catch that Pentecost Spirit at Saint Mark’s!
BEFORE NEXT SUNDAY
Decorate your home altar with a red cloth if you have one, and place symbols of Baptism and the Holy Spirit on it. A candle brings to mind the flames of the Spirit—if you happen to have the candle presented to you at your Baptism available, bring it out! Other images of the Holy Spirit include: birds, wind, water, oil, fruit, and more. Think creatively about how the Divine Spirit might best be represented to you! In addition, place a small bowl of water and a fragrant branch of your favorite herb to be used during the Sunday liturgy. Take a picture of your Pentecost altar and share it on
Facebook
or email them to
info@saintmarks.org
.
PRAYERFULLY REFLECT ON THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
The promises we made (or were made on our behalf) at our Baptism, and which we renew at each Baptismal liturgy during the year, articulate the core of what it means to follow Christ. Before the Pentecost celebration, you are invited to take a moment to read through them—they may be found in our
Book of Common Prayer
, p. 304, or
at this link
. What is one promise you feel called to practice with intention at this moment? Write it down; then on Sunday place that note on your altar during the Offertory.
ON SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 31
Put on your favorite
RED
clothing before the service begins! Join the livestream a few minutes early (about 10:45 a.m.) for another special slide show. Have your water and herbs ready to use during the service. The service will contain some special elements. Listen with care to the readings, and offer your voice along so many others as we sing and pray and give thanks to God!
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
For many years, a Pentecost tradition at Saint Mark's has been, following the Sunday service, to "run, ride, or roll" around Green Lake, wearing festive red clothes and with bikes and scooters festooned with red ribbons and streamers. The event would conclude with root beer floats. This type of celebration is not possible at this time, but why not recreate it in miniature, alone or with your household? Decorate your favorite mode of transport and take your celebrations outside! Ride, run, or stroll through your neighborhood. Decorate your yard or balcony. Notice the feel of the wind and the sun. Enjoy festive cake and floats. Don't forget to take pictures and share them on
Facebook
or email them to
info@saintmarks.org
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EARTH MINISTRY
Webinar: From Active Hope to Embodied Hope
NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2–4 P.M.,
via Zoom. Learn more and register
here
.
Based on the book
Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're in Without Going Crazy
by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, this Zoom gathering will offer an experiential pathway to help address our climate grief and envision the future we want to bring into being. The discussion, led by Rev. Marilyn Cornwell and Rev. Terry Teigen and psychotherapist Francie Rutherford, will offer a process for navigating what the future holds. We'll begin the work of equipping ourselves by naming our grief, seeing with new eyes, and taking steps to embody the active hope Macy and Johnstone envision. Learn more and register
here
. (
Note: This is not an official cathedral event, although Earth Ministry is a partner organization with longstanding ties to Saint Mark's.
)
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20s & 30s
Questioning Together
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 7:30 P.M.,
via Zoom
Join this welcoming and curious group of young adults to discuss questions of faith relevant in our time. Our question this month:
On what do you base your faith?
Feel free to drop in even if you'll be a bit late. This will be our last meeting before breaking for the summer. Looking forward to seeing you there! Email Rachel Crosbie at
rachelmcrosbie@gmail.com
to get the link join.
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FAITH FORMATION
Exploring Sunday’s Scripture
FOUR MONDAY EVENINGS IN JUNE, BEGINNING JUNE 8, 7–8 P.M.
Join Cathedral Clergy and gather on Zoom for an hour on Monday evenings, June 8, 15, 22, and 29, to check in with each other and look ahead at some of the readings for the upcoming Sunday. A little Bible Study and a little reflection together as we find new ways to connect to our lives to the shared sacred narrative of Scripture. What is God calling you to notice in this different season? Come (online) whatever weeks you can! Email Canon Cristi Chapman for the Zoom link,
cchapman@saintmarks.org
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PARISH FORUM
"Is EfM for me?"—An Introduction to Education for Ministry
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 7 P.M.,
via Zoom
If you have attended Saint Mark's for some time, you have probably heard about
Education for Ministry
many times—especially this time of year when registration for the upcoming session is open. If you are new to Saint Mark's, you might be hearing about EfM for the first time. But what it is really like to participate in an EfM class? What sort of work is required? What happens at the class meetings? Are there exams??? Please consider attending a Zoom forum on Wednesday evening, June 10, to learn all about what EfM is... and what it isn't! Canon Cristi Chapman will be the host, and Saint Mark's team of EfM mentors will be the panelists. Contact
cchapman@saintmarks.org
for the link to participate.
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RECURRING EVENTS & COMMUNITY LIFE
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Creation Care Ministry Update
Thank you to so many who participated in the Project Drawdown forums via Zoom recently. (Complete videos of both sessions are now available on the
Saint Mark's Creation Care webpage
.) We hope you left with the knowledge that there are solutions to climate change, but they require action by all of us. Less air pollution, clearer skies and more breathable air have been a side benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of us have been using our cars much less, saving on fuel costs.
Have you thought about how you might continue this habit as our area begins to “re-open?”
One way would be to carpool to work, school, or other activities. Project Drawdown (
www.drawdown.org
) researchers project that worldwide by 2050, assuming 3 passengers per carpool trip, carpooling can reduce emissions by 4.2-7.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide while saving $2.8-$5.2 trillion in operating costs, with no costs to implement!
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Sanctuary News – Are You on the List?
The situation for immigrants and refugees is increasingly difficult, and our paying attention, responding to calls for emails and phone calls to our legislators, getting involved where we can, and praying for all affected is now more important than ever. The group
Sanctuary at Saint Mark’s
receives updates on what’s going on locally and at the border—and here with our own family in Sanctuary—from Canon Nancy Ross. Everyone who is interested, regardless of their level of engagement in the Sanctuary Ministry, is encouraged to sign up for these mailings to stay informed. If you’re not already on the Sanctuary mailing list, and you want to receive these occasional email updates, please email
nross@saintmarks.org
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Casa Latina Workers Need Work!
We can now support our friends at Casa Latina, who have been hit extremely hard by the pandemic shut-down!
The Day Workers Center has opened
on a limited basis, with strict policies to follow Governor Inslee’s
“Safe Start Plan,”
and is now taking work orders related to
landscape services
and
outdoor maintenance
.
If you have tasks around your yard that need to be done, there are people ready and willing—and needing the work! So many of us appreciated the Forums and Cathedral Commons when members from our partner Casa Latina came and shared their personal stories of immigration—and their difficulties and resilience and activism for worker rights—with us. If you have work, that is the best way to support the community in these times. Rest assured that Casa Latina’s priority is to ensure the safety of worker-members and employers as the Day Workers Center re-opens. All the details are here:
https://casa-latina.org/get-involved/hire-worker
. Please consider supporting the livelihood of these neighbors.
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Recognizing the Class of 2020
Will you or someone you know graduate from high school, college, or graduate school this summer? If so, the Saint Mark’s community would like to recognize them! Because of the unusual challenges facing graduates at this time, we are exploring some creative ways to celebrate their achievements. Please send the names of those graduates and their graduation information (school and degree program if applicable) to The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman (
cchapman@saintmarks.org
) or Nicole Silvernale, (
nsilvernale@saintmarks.org
) by Monday, June 1.
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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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CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES
Interactive Church School Has Resumed
SUNDAYS, 9 A.M. (age 4–8) AND 10 A.M. (ages 8–12)
Godly Play
for children ages 4-8 at 9 a.m. on Sunday, with a participating parent. Hosted by Alicia Goodwin. Email Kelly Moody at
kmoody@saintmarks.org
for a zoom link and a list of items to gather beforehand.
Jesus and His Kingdom of Equals
for children ages 8-5th grade begins at 10 a.m., hosted by Kristen Kelly and Sonjia Gavin. Email Kelly Moody at
kmoody@saintmarks.org
for a Zoom link and more information.
Children and Family Prayer Podcast
The Children and Family Ministry team has put together a brief (6-minute)
prayer podcast
! You'll hear a verse of scripture, sing a song with Miss Gilmore, and be invited to pray together.
Check out all the episodes here!
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Youth Group Zoom "Office Hours"
SUNDAYS, 2–3 P.M.
We will have an open "office hours" for the youth of the community where a mix of Saint Mark's youth leaders and clergy including Rev. Cristi, Anna Wiley, and Nicole Silvernale will be available over Zoom to hold space for conversation, questions, prayers, and anything else you may need. To get the link, email Nicole Silvernale at
nsilvernale@saintmarks.org
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Virtual Coffee Hour
THIS SUNDAY, 12 P.M. (or when the liturgy concludes),
via Zoom
Immediately following the Sunday morning worship service, let's join together on Zoom for a
virtual coffee hour
—to check in, connect, and just see each other's faces! The link will stay the same each Sunday. If you have not received the link already, email
Peter McClung
and he will send it to you. (Include a few words about your connection to Saint Mark's when you write.)
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Reach Out if You Need Assistance
If you are homebound as a result of this viral outbreak and need others from Saint Mark’s to help you by picking up and delivering groceries or other supplies, there are parishioners who are willing to help.
Please reach out to cathedral
in whatever way is most convenient for you. 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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A note on Zoom links...
We have all very quickly become used to using the Zoom teleconferencing platform in so many areas of our lives, from work meetings to classes to socializing. At the same time, the phenomenon of "
Zoom bombing
," when uninvited guests invade meeting to cause disruption, has become a real threat. The nature of the disruption has in some instances gone well beyond the level of mere practical jokes. For this reason
we must become more careful about openly posting Zoom links in public
. (This includes this weekly
Sundays & Beyond
email, which is made
publicly available
.) All Zoom meetings and events will be publicized with the organizer's email address. Please do not hesitate to write a very brief email, and they will respond with the link to join. If at any time it is unclear how to get the link, simply email
info@saintmarks.org
. Thank you for your understanding.
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