ird Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 9:00 A.M. The Holy Eucharist e Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, 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. THE GATHERING Birthday and Anniversary Blessings ose celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. e assem- bly stands as able and joins the presider in saying the prayers. Birthdays Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace, which passes understanding, abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Anniversaries Loving God, in the mystery of the Holy Trinity, you reveal yourself as a community of self-giving love. We thank you for bringing us together into families. Bless we pray these couples who celebrate the anni- versaries of their commitments to one another, and grant that they may grow in grace, fidelity and mutual affection all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Lighting of the Advent Wreath Presider Shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the Cherubim; Assembly stir up your strength and come to help us. Today, we light the rose colored (pink) candle in the Advent wreath. e opening words of the ancient Roman liturgy for the ird Sunday of Advent are Gaudete in Domino semper (Rejoice in the Lord always). Hence this day is called Gaudete Sunday, or “Rejoice” or “Rose” Sunday. In ancient times, when Advent was a more penitential period like Lent, this Sunday provided a relaxation of the rigors of fasting.
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Third Sunday of AdventDecember 11, 2016
9:00 A.M. The Holy Eucharist The Reverend Canon Jennifer King Daugherty, PresiderThe Reverend Canon Dr. Nancee Martin, Associate to the Rector, PreacherNewcomers 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.
THE GATHERING Birthday and Anniversary BlessingsThose celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. The assem-bly stands as able and joins the presider in saying the prayers.BirthdaysWatch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace, which passes understanding, abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.AnniversariesLoving God, in the mystery of the Holy Trinity, you reveal yourself as a community of self-giving love. We thank you for bringing us together into families. Bless we pray these couples who celebrate the anni-versaries of their commitments to one another, and grant that they may grow in grace, fidelity and mutual affection all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Lighting of the Advent Wreath Presider Shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the Cherubim; Assembly stir up your strength and come to help us.
Today, we light the rose colored (pink) candle in the Advent wreath. The opening words of the ancient Roman liturgy for the Third Sunday of Advent are Gaudete in Domino semper (Rejoice in the Lord always). Hence this day is called Gaudete Sunday, or “Rejoice” or “Rose” Sunday. In ancient times, when Advent was a more penitential period like Lent, this Sunday provided a relaxation of the rigors of fasting.
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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 Isaiah 35:1-10The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blos-som abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,the majesty of Car-mel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speech-less sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there,nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there.And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away
Collect of the DayPresider The Lord be with you.Assembly And also with you.Presider Let us pray.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen
Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Joseph GelineauThe cantor introduces the antiphon, all repeat it. The cantor chants the Psalm verses, all repeating the Antiphon as indicated.
It is he who keeps faith for ever, who is just to those who are oppressed.It is he who gives bread to the hungry, the Lord, who sets prisoners free, ANTIPHON
the Lord who gives sight to the blind, who raises up those who are bowed down,the Lord, who protects the stranger and upholds the widow and orphan. ANTIPHON
It is the Lord who loves the just but thwarts the path of the wicked.The Lord will reign for ever, Sion’s God, from age to age. ANTIPHON
Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Assembly And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Opening Hymn Prepare the way O Zion The Hymnal 1982 # 65
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All rise as able.Gospel ProcessionChildren are invited to join the Gospel Procession. Children preschool-second grade are then invited to Children’s Chapel in Thomsen Chapel. They will return at the Peace. Parents are welcome to join their children.Gospel Acclamation Celtic Alleluia Sung first by the cantor, then by all.The cantor chants the verse below, then all repeat Alleluias, and again after Gospel reading.
Verse: : Stay awake, pray at all times, praying that you may be strengthened, that with confidence you can meet the Son of Man.
Second Reading James 5:7-10Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop fromthe earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient.Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, sothat you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As an example of suffering and patience,beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
The Holy Gospel Matthew 11:2-11 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Assembly Glory to you, Lord Christ. When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him,“Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell Johnwhat you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, thedead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offenseat me.” As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into thewilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed insoft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? Aprophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I amsending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly I tell you, among thoseborn of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven isgreater than he.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Assembly Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Prayers of the Assembly Intercessor We look to you in hope; Assembly Come, Lord Jesus, come.The presider concludes the prayers with a collect. All respond Amen.
Confession Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. You are invited to stand or kneel for the confession. Deacon 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.
All rise as able.Nicene Creed Authorized for use by the 1997 General Convention
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,was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.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.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,who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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.
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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 Carol Magnificat Robert J. PowellMy soul doth magnify the Lord,and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.For he hath regardedthe lowliness of his handmaiden.For behold from henceforthall generations shall call me blessed.For he that is mighty hath magnified me,and holy is his Name.And his mercy is on them that fear himthroughout all generations.He hath showed strength with his arm;he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.He hath put down the mighty from their seat,and hath exalted the humble and meek.He hath filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he hath sent empty away.He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel,as he promised to our forefathers,Abraham and his seed for ever. Gloria Patri
All rise as able as the bread, wine and money we offer to God are brought forward and presented at the altar table.
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 Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B Presider The Lord be with you. Assembly And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. Assembly We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Assembly It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing. 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:
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Sanctus and Benedictus Irish Tunes
Melody from Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749. Public Domain.
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation: in the calling of Israel to be your people: in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In Him you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In Him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.On the night before he died for us, 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 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, according to his command, O Father: All We remember his death. We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;Presider And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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.
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Melody from Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749. Public Domain.
The bread is broken and the bread and wine are prepared for sharing.Fraction Anthem Let all mortal flesh keep silence (Stanzas 1 & 2) The Hymnal 1982 #324
This selection is in the public domain.
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.
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. Communion is distributed at standing stations at the head of the two aisles. If you need communion brought to your seat, please let an usher 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.Rice wafers for those with wheat allergies are available at the presider’s communion station at the front left.
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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. Deacon Go in peace, bearing holy gifts for holy people.
Ministers of the LiturgyPresider The Reverend Canon Jennifer King DaughertyPreacher The Reverend Canon Dr. Nancee MartinDeacon The Reverend Earl GroutAssisting Lay Minister Jacqueline FarwellEucharistic Ministers Pamela Bradburn, Doug ThorpeAltar Guild Sue TaitAcolytes Erika Sutkus, Heather Sutkus, James Wong Readers Carol Green, Ray Miller Intercessor Eliza DavidsonUshers Re Knack, David Thompson Greeters Susan McClung, Cameron McClungMusicians The Senior Choristers of Saint Mark’s Choir School, Rebekah Gilmore, Director;
Saint Mark’s Singers;Michael Kleinschmidt and John Stuntebeck, organists
Dismissal The deacon dismisses the assembly. All respond: Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Savior of the nations, come! J. G. Walther
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 O come, O come, Emmanuel (Stanzas 4 & 5) The Hymnal 1982 #56
Communion Anthem: A shoot shall come forth Richard HornA shoot shall come forth out of Jesse, and a bud shall grow out of his roots.The spirit of life shall be with him, the spirit of wisdom and truth.Then the lamb shall lie down with the leopard, and the lion eat straw with the ox,for the hand of a Child shall lead them to the peaceable kingdom of God.
From out of the wells of salvation will he draw us the water of life;his waist shall be girlded with justice, the heart of his heart shall be Love.Refrain
He’ll come from the end of his heaven, and the earth shall be torn from its place;our lives shall be filled with his radiance as floodwaters cover the sea.Refrain
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SUNDAYS & BEYONDThe Saint Mark’s Cathedral weekly newsletter
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 11, 2016
Justice Ministries in the Nave: Noel House, St. Brigid's Banquet, Hunger Offering TODAY, AFTER MORNING SERVICES, Back of the Nave (Coffee Corner)Today we welcome three Justice Min-istries to the Nave. Noel House has Christmas Cards for sale to support their work. On Sunday-Thursday nights, Saint Mark’s provides space for 30 women to spend the night in Bloe-del Hall as part of the shelter network run by Belltown-based Noel House Programs. Morning volunteers serve a light breakfast and help with cleanup; evening volunteers serve guests a light meal with homemade soup. New vol-unteers are invited to train with another volunteer to learn the process. Contact: Norva Osborn, [email protected]. St. Brigid's Banquet is committed to providing hot, nutritious meals and hospitality to the Seattle homeless com-munity. Meals are cooked and served by our volunteers for the men at the St. Martin de Porres shelter, for the Teen Feed meal in the University District, and for the Noel House women's shelter in Belltown. We also help cook for Saint Mark's Noel House shelter. We welcome all volunteers. Contact: Mary Lonien [email protected]. Today is our Sunday Hunger Of-fering. We're joined by Paul Getzel, Deputy Executive Director of the Chicken Soup Brigade at Lifelong AIDS Alliance. The Chicken Soup Brigade provides good nutrition to those living with chronic conditions such as HIV, diabetes and cancer. The Chicken Soup Brigade provides a comprehensive food and nutrition program that doesn't just feed people, but nourishes them as well.
Advent and Christmas at Saint Mark'sTo see a full schedule of worship, music and fellowship opportunities dur-ing the season of Advent and Christmas, visit saintmarks.org/adventchristmas or pick up a brochure in the back of the Cathedral Nave.
Forum today: The Gift of ImperfectionSUNDAYS, DEC 4, 11 & 18, 10:10 A.M., BLOEDEL HALL"The Gift of Imperfection" is the second in Saint Mark's three-part series on spiritual gifts. To be human is to be made in God’s image—and to be im-perfect. We will discuss this paradox and how our imperfections can show us the path to wholeness. This forum will be led by the Rev. Jennifer King Daugherty. Next week we will explore The Gift of Forgiveness.
The Cathedral Shop Christmas Boutique NOVEMBER 20 – DEC 23, CATHEDRAL SHOPThe Christmas Boutique is open! Leffler House and the Cathedral Shop have been transformed into a Christmas gift wonderland. Lots of holiday gifts, plum pudding, ornaments and much more! Pick up a unique gift for friends and family and support Saint Mark's. We'll even wrap your gifts for you. There will be extended hours for the length of the boutique. Tuesday-Thurs 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. 7 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. And today there will be a trunk show with Tibetan scarves and jewelry at the shop. Come and see the beautiful selection for gift giving or just treat yourself! Next week we'll have a Glassybaby Trunk Show--these popular hand blown votives in a variety of beautiful colors make the per-fect Christmas gift.
Pageant of the Nativity: A Celtic Telling MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7 P.M., CATHE-DRAL NAVEThe children of Saint Mark's Cathedral will join together to proclaim the story of the Nativity in song, speech, and visual pageantry using the finery of our cathedral and showcasing some of
our cathedral treasures. You will be transported to another time by a torch-light procession of our children accompanied by Celtic instrumentalists and watch as the scenes of Jesus' birth come alive on the altar platform.
Blue Christmas ServiceTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7 P.M.This special Eucharist will be offered in Thomsen Chapel for those who find the holiday season a difficult or painful time.
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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 Flowers in the Nave today are given by Peter and Susan McClung for the glory of God and in honor of all who start relationships of committed love in this place.
THE CHURCHJustin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop; Greg Rickel, Bishop; all the ministries and communities of this diocese, especially St. Augustine in-the-Woods, Freeland; St. Aidan, Camano Island; 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 DIEDGwen Iffil, Sue Landeen, The Rev. Sheila Crisp, Florence Barnette
THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR SUFFERING IN ANY WAY, IN BODY, MIND, OR SPIRITHarold Gilchrist Andrews, Jr.Penny BarkerJoanie BoyerLaura BrownLisa CarterLarry GreeneDavid HopkinsXavier Hume & parentsTom KillorenBill McKelvieMelanie Platt
Julia ReidErik SegallJohn SelbergPam Sellers-PetersonSophia WylanskyMoira
Buy a Holiday Card to Benefit Noel HouseSUNDAYS, DECEMBER 4 - DECEMBER 18, AFTER MORNING SERVICES, BACK OF THE NAVE This holiday season, consider buying Noel House cards to send to friends and family. The proceeds from each Noel House card go toward providing a hot meal and a warm place to stay for a Noel House woman. Proceeds benefit the women served by Noel House Programs. Cards are for sale (suggested donation: $10) in the coffee corner: December 4, 11, and 18. Any questions, write to: [email protected] or to order cards directly, visit: www.noelhouse.org.
Quilt Ministry Christmas Bag saleSUNDAY, NOV. 27 - SUNDAY, DEC. 11, 9 A.M., NARTHEXSaint Mark's Quilt Ministry will offer reusable Christmas Bags on three Sundays before Christmas: November 27, and December 4 and 11 after each service. All proceeds will ben-efit the Hunger Offering. Questions? Contact Carol Green, [email protected].
Find Your Inner Mystic: Advent Journey with Three Incredible WomenWEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 7-8:15 P.M. (DINNER SERVED 6-6:30PM), BLOEDEL HALLA Three Week Series Presented by Sandra SmithNOV. 30, DEC. 7 & 14Enrich your Advent journey and discover your inner mystic with St. Hildegard of Bingen, St. Catherine of Siena and St. Theresa of Avila; three women whose influence and con-tributions were felt throughout the church. Each of them was a mystic, living a life of prayer and contemplation. They were also women of action; theologians, philosophers, and in Hildegard’s case, a composer. Each has been declared a Doctor of the Church and the influence of their work was significant. This series will explore mysticism as something for which you too can strive.
Come join in the Greening of the Cathedral! DEC. 20 AND 21, BLOEDEL HALL & CATHEDRAL NAVEOh, the holly and the ivy, the cedar and the spruce! We’ll use these beautiful northwest evergreens to make the wreaths which will adorn the walls and doors of the cathedral at Christmas. A Saint Mark’s tradition, the Greening will take place Tues-day, December 20 from 2 to 8 p.m. in Bloedel Hall. We will assemble wreaths then and share a potluck supper. The next day, December 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’ll hang the wreaths in the cathedral and finish the rest of the decorat-ing. Come join the fun! Do you have evergreens you can share? Please bring boughs of fir, pine, holly and other ever-greens and drop them off under the fire escape on the north wall of the cathedral by December 18. Questions? Please contact Kathy Sodergren, [email protected].
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Christmas Worship ScheduleCHRISTMAS EVE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 244 p.m. Holy EucharistWith music by the Junior and Senior ChoristersFamilies with children especially welcome7 p.m. Festive gathering with Music and Carols7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist*with music by the Evensong Choir10:15 p.m. Festive Gathering with Music and Carols11 p.m. Holy Eucharist*With music by the Cathedral Choir*Incense will be used at 7:30 & 11 p.m.CHRISTMAS DAY - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2510:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with CarolsWith music by the Saint Mark’s Singers
Christmas Memorial and Thanksgiving GiftsHelp underwrite the beautiful flowers and music of the season by making a special contribution in honor or mem-ory of someone. Make your gift online at saintmarks.org (click “Give” in the upper right corner), or fill out the form inserted in your bulletin today and write a check payable to Saint Mark’s Cathedral and note “Christmas Memorials/Thanksgivings.” Drop the form and check in the offering plate or return by USPS to: Attn: Christmas Memorials Saint Mark’s. 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102. Contributions received by December 18 will be acknowledged in the bul-letins on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Christmas Lessons and CarolsSUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 4:30 PM, CATHEDRAL NAVESaint Mark's Evensong Choir will lead this beloved service of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmastide. Following the traditional narrative arc from the fall of humankind in the Garden of Eden through the Good News of God's Incarna-tion in Jesus, this liturgy will afford everyone as many op-portunities to sing carols as to listen to the choir sing them.
Stewardship UpdateAs of December 7, Saint Mark's has received 406 commit-ments to the mission and ministry of this cathedral for 2017, totaling $1,241,914.50.- 162 commitments were increased, with a net increase totaling $108,030.84.- There have been 53 new commitments, totaling $79,005.- There are 61 people who made commitments last year from whom we’ve not yet heard.It’s not too late to make your commitment for 2017 to sup-port the life and ministry of Saint Mark’s. Visit saintmarks.org/give, or contact Erik Donner at (206) 323-0300 x217 or [email protected]. Your gift matters!
Clergy Discretionary Fund running lowOur Clergy Discretionary Fund, which allows us to help people in need, is running a low balance. The clergy deposit honoraria for officiating at weddings, etc. into this fund, and we receive occasional donations as well, which are greatly appreciated and always welcome. You can make a gift online at saintmarks.org (click “Give” in the upper right corner), or mail a check made out to Saint Mark’s Cathedral with "Clergy Discretionary Fund" on the memo line. Thank you for your generosity.
Part time Cathedral Shop associate wantedThe Cathedral Shop is looking for a part time sales associate for Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and vacations. Salary depen-dent upon experience. Please call Gaye Scott at 206-323-1040.
Have you signed up for our online directory?All members of Saint Mark’s Cathedral are encouraged to update their listings in My Saint Mark’s, our online parish directory. You can log in or create an account by visiting saintmarks.org/mysaintmarks. There you can search for a friend's contact information, view your giving history, and your current activities at Saint Mark’s. You can edit (or technically, submit a change request) by clicking on the edit pencil within your profile. For quick and easy mobile access to the Saint Mark’s directory, especially looking up other members’ contact information, just download the free ChurchLife app to your Apple or Android phone. Need as-sistance? Contact Erik Donner in the church office, [email protected] or 206-323-0300.
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Sunday, December 11 ~ The Third Sunday of AdventHOLY EUCHARIST, 8 A.M. Thomsen Chapel
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the RectorHOLY EUCHARIST, 9 A.M. Cathedral Nave
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Dr. Nancee L. Martin, Associate to the RectorSUNDAY FORUM: THE GIFT OF IMPERFECTION, 10:10 A.M. Bloedel Hall
Led by the Rev. Jennifer King Daugherty. More on pg. 1. SUNDAY 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
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
THURSDAYS, 12 PM Centering Prayer in McCaw Chapel
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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: Christopher Breunig, Mary Maxon. Chancellor: John Hoerster; Treasurer: Phil Lloyd; Clerk: Sharon Ferguson; Bishop’s Representative: The Rev. Canon Marda Steedman Sanborn.
The Northwest Boychoir Presents A Festival of Lessons & Carols SAT. DEC. 17, 7:30 PM; TUES. DEC. 20, 7:30 PM; WED. DEC. 21, 7:30 PMThe Northwest Boychoir celebrates its nearly 40 year tradition with the presentation of A Festival of Lessons & Carols concert series featuring eight regional performances in December, including Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30 pm and Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30 pm at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. These holiday concerts showcase the 90-mem-ber combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle. This performance consists of nine Christmas readings leading up to the nativity and followed by a traditional Christmas song performed by the choirs. Ad-vance ticket purchases are encouraged. www.nwboychoir.org.
