Prelude Rhosymedre (tune of Hymn 587) Ralph Vaughan Williams THE GATHERING A bell bids all to rise as able. Introit O Spirit, who dost bind Words: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984), alt.; Music: Rhosymedre, John Edwards (1806-1885) O Spirit, who dost bind our hearts in unity, who teachest us to find the love from self set free, In all our hearts such love increase, that every soul, by this release, may be the dwelling place of peace. Opening Hymn When morning gilds the skies e Hymnal 1982 #427 e Eighteenth Sunday aſter Pentecost September 18, 2016 11:00 A.M. The Holy Eucharist e Very Reverend Steven L. omason, Dean and Rector of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Presider e Reverend Canon Dr. Nancee Martin, Associate to the Rector, Preacher Newcomers and visitors, the community of Saint Mark’s welcomes you. We hope that you will feel at home in this place and in this liturgy. Ushers are available during the liturgy as well as greeters and clergy following, should you have any questions or concerns. Mothers are most welcome to breastfeed their infants during the service. Out of respect for the liturgy we are about to celebrate, please turn off all cell phones and audible devices. Please, no photography during the liturgy. Please note that we have changed some of our liturgical texts for the second half of the season aſter Pentecost. We have returned to forms of the opening acclamation, confession, eucharistic prayer and prayer aſter communion that are found in e Book of Common Prayer. Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Assembly And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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Prelude Rhosymedre (tune of Hymn 587) Ralph Vaughan Williams
THE GATHERINGA bell bids all to rise as able.Introit O Spirit, who dost bind Words: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984), alt.;
Music: Rhosymedre, John Edwards (1806-1885) O Spirit, who dost bind our hearts in unity, who teachest us to find the love from self set free,In all our hearts such love increase,that every soul, by this release, may be the dwelling place of peace.
Opening Hymn When morning gilds the skies The Hymnal 1982 #427
The Eighteenth Sunday after PentecostSeptember 18, 2016
11:00 A.M. The Holy Eucharist The Very Reverend Steven L. Thomason, Dean and Rector of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Presider The Reverend Canon Dr. Nancee Martin, Associate to the Rector, Preacher
Newcomers and visitors, the community of Saint Mark’s welcomes you. We hope that you will feel at home in this place and in this liturgy. Ushers are available during the liturgy as well as greeters and clergy following, should you have any questions or concerns. Mothers are most welcome to breastfeed their infants during the service.Out of respect for the liturgy we are about to celebrate, please turn off all cell phones and audible devices. Please, no photography during the liturgy.
Please note that we have changed some of our liturgical texts for the second half of the season after Pentecost. We have returned to forms of the opening acclamation, confession, eucharistic prayer and prayer after communion that are found in The Book of Common Prayer.
Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Assembly And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for PurityPresider Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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THE LITURGY OF THE WORDAfter each reading, the lector says: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. All respond Thanks be to God. First Reading Jeremiah 8:18-9:1My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: “Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?” (“Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?”) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of my poor people not been restored? O that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears, so that I might weep day and night for the slain of my poor people!
Collect of the DayPresider The Lord be with you.Assembly And also with you.Presider Let us pray.
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Psalm 79:1-9 Anglican Chant setting by Richard Clark1 O God, the heathen have come into your inheritance; they have profaned your holy temple; * they have made Jerusalem a heap of rubble.2 They have given the bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the air, * and the flesh of your faithful ones to the beasts of the field.3 They have shed their blood like water on every side of Jerusalem, * and there was no one to bury them.4 We have become a reproach to our neighbors, * an object of scorn and derision to those around us.5 How long will you be angry, O Lord? * will your fury blaze like fire for ever?6 Pour out your wrath upon the heathen who have not known you * and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon your Name.7 For they have devoured Jacob * and made his dwelling a ruin.8 Remember not our past sins; let your compassion be swift to meet us; * for we have been brought very low.9 Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your Name; * deliver us and forgive us our sins, for your Name’s sake.
Second Reading 1 Timothy 2:1-7First of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all-- this was attested at the right time. For this I was ap-pointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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After a brief silence the presider stands; all rise as able for the proclamation of the Gospel. Gospel Acclamation M. Kleinschmidt The choir sings the alleluia; all repeat. The choir sings the verse; all repeat the alleluia.
The Holy Gospel Luke 16:1-13 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Assembly Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ Then the man-ager said to himself, ‘What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.’ So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ He answered, ‘A hundred jugs of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.’ Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ And his master commended the dishon-est manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes. “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faith-ful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. Assembly Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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All rise as able.Nicene Creed The Book of Common Prayer page 358
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary; and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
Choir verse: Those who are faithful in a very little will also be faithful in much. No slave can serve two masters, just so, you cannot serve God and wealth.
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He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the Assembly Intercessor God, in your mercy, Assembly hear our prayer.The presider concludes the prayers with a collect. All respond Amen.
Confession Presider Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. You are invited to stand or kneel for the confession. Presider Most merciful God, All we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.The presider pronounces God’s forgiveness of our sins. All respond Amen.
The Peace Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. Assembly And also with you.All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
THE LITURGY OF THE TABLEAn offering of money is received. Everyone worshipping this morning is invited to make an offering as an expression of gratitude for God’s generosity. Many support St. Mark’s through pledged offerings made by credit card or via mail. Together our gifts make possible this community of welcome, reconciliation and service. Offertory Anthem Ach, arme Welt, Opus 110, No. 2 Words: Author unknown; transl. John Rutter;
Music: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)Ach, arme Welt, du trügest mich, Alas, vain world, I see your snares;Ja, das bekenn ich eigentlich, With guile they take us unawares,Und kann dich doch nicht meinen, Yet in your power I languish.Du falsche Welt, du bist nicht wahr, In time, false world, your empty showDein Schein vergeht, das weiss ich zwar, Will pass away, as well I know,Mit Weh und grossem Leiden. In woe and bitter anguish.Dein Ehr, dein Gut, du arme Welt, Your pomp, your wealth last but a day;Im Tod, in rechten Nöten fehlt, In death and need they fade away,Dein Schatz ist eitel falsches Geld, Your gold is naught but worthless clay:
Dess hilf mir, Herr, zum Frieden. God grant the peace I cherish.
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The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A
PresiderIt is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:Sanctus and Benedictus Rutter
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
All rise as able as the bread, wine and money we offer to God are brought forward and presented at the altar table.
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The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
The bread is broken and the bread and wine are prepared for sharing.Fraction Anthem Be known to us, Lord Jesus (The Hymnal 1982 #S171)
Invitation to CommunionThe presider invites us to the meal: The gifts of God for the people of God. All seeking God are welcome at Christ’s Table. The assembly gathers around the liturgical platform, guided by the ushers. If you need communion brought to your seat, please let an usher or verger know.Hold out your hand to receive the bread and then eat. Guide the chalice of wine to your mouth and then drink. Or you may leave the bread in your hand for the chalice bearer to dip it in the wine and feed you. To receive a blessing instead of communion, simply cross your arms over your chest.
thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.
All rise as able.Sending of Lay Eucharistic Visitors Presider One body are we. Assembly For, though many, we share one bread and one cup. Presider Go in peace, bearing holy gifts for holy people.
Communion Hymn God himself is with us The Hymnal 1982 #475
Communion Anthem Ego sum panis vivus Words: John 6:51-52; Music: William Byrd (1543-1623)
Ego sum panis vivus, I am the living breadQui de caelo descendi: Which came down from heaven:Si quis manducaverit ex hoc pane, Any one who eats this breadVivet in aeternum. Alleluia. Will live forever. Alleluia.
Rice wafers for those with wheat allergies are available at the communion station at the front left (southeast) corner of the platform.
Prayer after Communion (prayed by all)Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing The presider asks God’s blessing on the assembly. All respond Amen.
Closing Hymn Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult The Hymnal 1982 #550
Dismissal The presider dismisses the assembly. All respond: Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Prelude and Fugue in G minor Brahms
Ministers of the LiturgyPresider The Very Reverend Steven L. ThomasonPreacher The Reverend Canon Dr. Nancee MartinAssisting Lay Minister Walter StutevilleEucharistic Ministers Erin Beary Andersen, The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, Kevin Johnson,
Steven Jones, Karen Knudson, Alice Reid, The Rev. Nancy Ross, The Rev. Patricia Taylor, Roger Valdez
Altar Guild Jenny Donner, Michael MurphreeAcolytes Irene Beausoleil, Carrie Davis, Kevin JohnsonVerger Erik DonnerReaders Olivier Santos, Phyllis Duin Intercessor Kae Eaton Ushers Kathy Sodergren, Charles Coldwell, Jerry Coe,
Larry Wilson, Gretchen Cook, Marion Anderson, Will GluckGreeter Barbara EricksonMusicians The Cathedral Choir, Michael Kleinschmidt, director;
Michael Kleinschmidt & John Stuntebeck, organists
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SUNDAYS & BEYONDThe Saint Mark’s Cathedral weekly newsletter
THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Justice Ministry in the Nave: Mideast Focus MinistryTODAY, AFTER MORNING SERVICES, Back of the Cathedral Nave (coffee corner)The Mideast Focus Ministry works through mission, prayer, education and action to bring understanding of justice and peace issues in the Middle East region to the Saint Mark’s Parish and to the greater Seattle community. Mideast Focus Ministry meets on the first Tuesday evening of the month at 7 p.m. All are welcome! Contact: Marla Dittloff, [email protected].
Sunday School begins today, Blessing of new Child Care CenterTODAY, 10:10 A.M., ST. NICHOLAS BUILDING Today we will bless the new Child Care Center in the St. Nicholas Building. This will begin our introduction to the Church School day. Parents and Chil-dren and invited to explore our new space and to see what's new for the fall. Parents are invited to explore with their child and learn about Godly Play this year. We hope to see you there!
Sunday Forum: Seattle Service Corps TODAY, 10:10 A.M., BLOEDEL HALLToday's forum will be led by Saint Mark's Seattle Service Corps members. These young adults are interning at local nonprofit organizations and par-ishes as part of their commitment to service, and are living in community on Saint Mark's campus. Come and hear about their first weeks of work and life together.
Strategic Visioning Forum todayTODAY, 12:30-2 P.M., BLOEDEL HALL, Childcare providedThe current Saint Mark's Strategic Plan is now more than three years old and is in need of an update. Please come and share your input as to our fu-ture direction and goals. Your feedback is an important part of the Strategic Planning process! If you have any questions, please contact Strategic Plan-ning Committee chair, Lynne Markova, [email protected].
Celebrating 20 years with Thomsen Chapel kneelersTODAY, AFTER ALL MORNING SERVICESToday we celebrate the 20th year of the completion of Saint Mark's beau-tiful Thomsen Chapel needlepointed kneeler cushions and honor the inspiration and director of this project, Phyllis Duin, who spent countless hours along with many faithful, talented people from Saint Mark's and the Diocese of Olympia creating these beautiful kneelers. The cushions are on display in the Compline corner of the nave. A special coffee hour will be held after the 9 and 11 a.m. services, during which you are invited to view the kneelers and thank Phyllis for her hard work!
Listening for the Holy SpiritTODAY, 12:15-1:30 P.M., CATHEDRAL HOUSE RM 210(Brown bag lunch begins at 12:15, group begins at 12:30 p.m.)This holy listening group uses a reflective model saturated with silence and the compassionate stream of God’s love. Want to be a part of this holy listening group? Contact Canon Martin, [email protected].
Welcome to our new Liturgy Intern—Mr. Grant BrestleOne of Saint Mark's Seattle Service Corps members, Grant Brestle, has been assigned to work at Saint Mark’s, and he brings a particular love for liturgy. With Becky Morrill’s departure, Grant will serve as liturgy intern and assist in this time of transition. Grant hails from South Florida and is the elder of twin boys. He came to his love of liturgy at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palm Beach Gardens, then served as sacristan and Eucharistic Minister while a student at Florida State University, where he graduated last spring with a
BA in Environmental Policy. Welcome, Grant!
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Cathedral Prayer List
To add a name to our prayer list, contact 206·323·0300 ×314 or [email protected]. Prayer requests are listed in Sundays & Beyond for four weeks, and, if needed, they are listed in the monthly Ongoing List, which is found in the Narthex.
THE CHURCHJustin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop; Greg Rickel, Bishop; all the ministries and communities of this diocese, especially St. Christopher, Olympia; St. John/San Juan Olympia; the clergy and lay staff and vestry of Saint Mark’s Cathedral; all the ministries of Saint Mark’s.
THE WORLDBarack Obama, President; Jay Inslee, Governor; Ed Murray, Mayor of Seattle; Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations; Israel, Palestine, Pakistan, North Korea, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Syria, Turkey, Nigeria, Yemen, Kenya, the Philippines.
ALL WHO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES & THEIR FAMILIESLawrence V.T. Coffey, R. Frondozo, Brian Kee, Michael
THOSE WHO HAVE DIEDMiriam Lansdon, Rosa, Robbie, Dr. Mark Richardson, Momma Manx, Drew Banks, Walter Hamilton, The Rev. Bob Beveridge, Tom Pfeifle, The Rev. Robert Brown, Roy Johnson, Ruth Peterson
THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR SUFFERING IN ANY WAY, IN BODY, MIND, OR SPIRITLaura BrownChristy DonnerDeb HerriesVirgie JohnsonPatricia McRealCarter MearsMary MontgomeryMaray Wilde NelsonAnnie & Charlie Potts Louise Thibedaux
David & Lloyd WeatherfordDonna WhickerLaurence WoodBarbaraDebbie & RobbieJulesRosa
Fall Cathedral Commons at Saint Mark'sNEXT EVENT, SEPTEMBER 21, BLOEDEL HALLJoin us on Wednesday nights this fall for food, fellowship, and faith formation. This is a family-friendly weekly offer-ing designed to make space for community gathering and spiritual growth during the week. There are opportunities for children, youth and adults. Read more below.6-7 p.m. – Catered dinner in Bloedel Hall (Adults $7, Chil-dren $5, Max Family $20)7 p.m. – Forum in Bloedel Hall7 p.m. - Formation opportunities for Children and Youth (meet in Bloedel Hall at 6:50 p.m.)
Making Spiritual Journey: The Poetry of TS EliotWEDNESDAY EVENINGS, SEPT 21 & 28, 7-8:15 P.M.TS Eliot is considered one of the great 20th Century English poets whose verse is cited frequently as inspiration for spiritual
journey and transformation. Mindful that the etymology of the word “poem” means “to make or give rise to,” we will explore ways that his words give rise to life-giving, creative forces that shape the experience we call life. Facilitated by Dean Steve Thomason.
Cathedral Commons for Children and YouthNEXT EVENT SEPT. 21, 7 P.M., CHILD CARE CENTERMeet in Bloedel Hall at 6:50 p.m.Children will get the chance this fall to learn about water, gardening, and even our new bees! Children will be able to start their own indoor garden at the Cathedral. They will be able to plant, dig and nurture their new plants all here at Saint Mark’s. More information about the Abundant Life Garden Project from Episcopal Relief and Developmentcan be found at episcopalrelief.org. Questions? Contact Kelly Phelan, [email protected]. Youth will begin meeting for "Youth Group", also in the Child Care Center each week. Questions? Contact Malcolm McLaurin, [email protected].
Training for Liturgical MinistersSATURDAY, SEP. 24, 9 A.M.-12 P.M., CATHEDRAL NAVESaint Mark's will offer workshops for people interested or already participating in liturgical ministries: acolytes, altar guild, Eucharistic ministers (chalice bearers), greet-ers, readers/intercessors, vergers, and ushers at any of our Sunday eucharists. Come explore a new ministry or come be refreshed in a ministry you are already doing. Features a plenary led by Dean Thomason as well as breakout sessions with the individual ministries. To sign up please contact Canon Becky Morrill, [email protected]. Please let us know which ministry you are interested in as this will impact which portions of the training you need to attend.
Youth at Saint Mark's - EYCTODAY, 10:10 A.M., YOUTH ROOM (BLUE HALLWAY, SECOND FLOOR OF CATHEDRAL HOUSE)The EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) gathers every Sunday morning in the Youth Room for a time of fellowship with games and fun activities, discussion on relevant topics, and refreshments...fresh doughnuts! This year discussions will range from urban farming and food justice to Mackl-emore and Jesus. Don't miss out! We will begin our time as one group, but then break into individual age groups (middle school/high school). Questions? Contact Malcolm McLaurin, Canon for Youth and Young Adult Ministries, [email protected].
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Forging of a Black Community: Seattle’s Central District From 1870 through the Civil Rights EraWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6 P.M., YOUTH ROOMInterested in learning about the history of Seattle's Black community? What you learn may surprise you. Join Saint Mark's Racial Reconciliation Group in reading and discuss-ing Dr. Quintard Taylor's book Forging of a Black Commu-nity: Seattle’s Central District From 1870 through the Civil Rights Era. Copies are available at Saint Mark's bookstore or through Amazon. Grab dinner in Bloedel Hall and then join us in the Youth Room. A corresponding visit to the North-west African American History Museum in Seattle will also be arranged. Contact Marla Dittloff, [email protected].
20s & 30s Hike at Annette LakeSATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 8:30 A.M. Meet at Saint Mark'sLace up those hiking boots and join us for a day hike at Annette Lake. All levels of hikers welcome. Whether you're a seasoned trail blazer or a newbie, come join us for a day in the woods. Email Jonathan Rivette, [email protected], to sign up. This trip is limited to 12 spots due to group limits on Washington trails.
Saint Francis Sunday & Blessing of the AnimalsSUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT ALL MORNING SERVICESEach year Saint Mark’s honors Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century saint known for his love of God’s
creation and animals. Pets on leashes or in their portable homes are welcome to join us in church for a blessing that day. Stuffed animals are also welcome as are pictures of animals who would not experience coming to church to be a blessed experience. The monthly Table to Table gather-ing that day will center around the St. Francis theme as well (read more below.)
Table to Table starts up again in October with St. Francis themed gatheringSUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 10:10 AM, BLOEDEL HALLTable to Table is an intergenerational event complemented by a delicious potluck breakfast! All are encouraged to bring a breakfast dish and participate in a learning activity related to what's happening in the life of the church. More than just a "bird watcher," St. Francis was a social activist. On, Octo-ber 2, join us as we learn more about this celebrated saint and make treats for our animal friends as well as St. Francis gourds! There will be activities for kids of all ages. All are welcome to join.
20's & 30's Evensong GatheringSUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 5 P.M., LEFFLER LIVING RMWant to meet other Young Adults at Saint Mark's? Long-ing to have deep and meaningful conversations on faith? Interested in getting more involved in ALL aspects of Saint Mark's? Come join for one of our monthly gatherings which range from coffee shop discussions, Sunday Brunch, and sharing meals on campus. We'll get together for a monthly Post Evensong Gathering on Sunday, October 2, 5-6:30 p.m. and then again every first Sunday of the month. Come share a light meal with the 20's and 30's community in Leffler Liv-ing Room. Dinner will be provided. Childcare upon request. Questions? Contact Malcolm McLaurin, Canon for Young Adult Ministry, [email protected].
An Evening with Mirabai Starr: The Passion of the MysticsTHURSDAY, NOV. 3, 2016, 7-9 P.M., BLOEDEL HALLThe mystics of all traditions claim that their love-encounter with the Holy One defies all description and yet their experience of longing and union pours out in the form of ecstatic, luminous and richly descrip-tive poetry and prose. Drawing from the works of the great Christian mystics, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, Francis and Claire of Assisi, and Hildegard of Bingen, as well as Sufi saint, Rabia, Hindu poet, Mirabai, and others, we will engage these evocative words as objects of Lectio Divina (sacred reading). Then, grounding our en-counter with the mystics in our own experience, we respond to prompts to access our unique voice and deepen our personal journey. Inter-spiritual chanting and simple body practices support and balance our contemplative readings and spiritual exercises. Registration not required; event is free, but donations accepted.
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Sunday, September 18 ~ The Eighteenth Sunday after PentecostHOLY EUCHARIST, 8 A.M. Thomsen Chapel
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the Rector HOLY EUCHARIST, 9 A.M. Cathedral Nave
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the RectorSUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:10 A.M. Various locations
Offerings for children/youth preschool through high school. Ask at theWelcome Table or pick up a blue map for classroom locations.
HOLY EUCHARIST, 11 A.M. Cathedral NavePreacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the Rector
LISTENING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT, 12:15 P.M. Cathedral House Room 210All are welcome to join this monthly listening group. More on pg. 1.
STRATEGIC VISIONING FORUM, 12:30 P.M. Bloedel HallHave ideas about the future of Saint Mark's? Come and share your thoughts at this special forum.
CATHEDRAL YOGA, 6 P.M. Cathedral NaveA spiritual practice open to all.
CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST WITH HEALING PRAYER, 7 P.M. Thomsen ChapelWith times of silence for reflection, simple meditative music and lots of candlelight.
COMPLINE, 9:30 P.M. Cathedral NaveAlso known as the “chant service,” Compline is the ancient nighttime prayers, sung by the Compline Choir. A Seattle tradition, broadcast on KING 98.1 FM.
Evening Prayer: McCaw or Thomsen ChapelsMONDAYS, 7:15–9:15 P.M. Centering Prayer in McCaw Chapel
WEDNESDAYS, 12 NOON Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel
THURSDAYS, 7 AM Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel
Sundays and BeyondSundays and Beyond is a weekly publication of updates, events and activities happening on campus, and the Cathedral prayer list. It is available by electronic subscription, on Saint Mark’s website, and in print in the nave. To submit announcements for these publications, visit saintmarks.org/announce. Requests are due by Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the following Sunday. Announcements may be edited for space and content.
Wherever you are onyour journey of faith, you are welcome here.
2016–2017 VESTRYSenior Warden: Lynne Markova, Junior Wardens: Walter Stuteville and Cara Peterson. Betsy Bell, Ruth Mulligan, Timi Vann, Roland Yancey, Jim Green, Karen Knudson, Peter McClung, Vinh Do, Ralph Ermoian. Diocesan members: Alice Reid, Christopher Breunig, Mary Maxon. Chancellor: John Hoerster; Treasurer: Phil Lloyd; Clerk: Sharon Ferguson; Bishop’s Representative: The Rev. Canon Marda Steedman Sanborn.
Centering PrayerTHURSDAYS, 12 P.M., MCCAW CHAPELCentering Prayer is a method of contemplative meditation that fosters interior silence and resting in God. It is a time of opening our mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and emo-tions. In addition to our Monday evening offering, Centering Prayer now also meets in McCaw Chapel Centering Prayer every Thursday from 12-12:30 p.m. Those new to Centering Prayer are always welcome!
