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Thank you for joining us online and connecting with us.
God’s dream for the world is that we live in just peace and tender harmony, fostering a global community in which each members’ rights and responsibilities are affirmed and fulfilled. This community is marked by ‘love,’ in thought, word, and deed. For Christians, there’s nothing esoteric about this ‘love’ – it is visible, tangible, measureable – which means, for the Church, it’s also something we can, and do, practice together.
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Have you ever wondered why we bless pets and animals on Saint Francis Day? Until preparing this material, I wondered but did not know why. I was so excited to meet and bless all of your pets that I didn’t do any research until this year. A little of what I learned is enclosed along with a blessing and prayers for you and your animals.
The animals in our lives, whether pets or those we see in our neighborhoods, remind us that God’s creation is big and beautiful. We can ask God’s blessing on our pets or animals at any time, but the Feast of Saint Francis, which falls on October 4, is a special opportunity to do so.
If you don’t have a pet, consider the animals you see out your window: goldfinches, chipmunks, spiders or squirrels. Or consider sharing these prayers with your neighbors in creative ways like sidewalk chalk, window art or however you are inspired.
I am missing blessing your pets and know that others are missing gathering too. I am also noticing an excitement to bless my chiwussel, Rufus, within my neighborhood. This year, I'd like to share photos of Saint Mark’s pets and/or what you did for Saint Francis Day. Email all photos you’d like share to me by October 5, and I will post them on our social media for other Saint Mark’s members to see. By emailing me, you give me permission to share the photos on Saint Mark’s social media and webpage. I will not use names unless instructed to.
My prayers and love are with all of you this Saint Francis Day.
Peace, Anna V. Ostenso Moore
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Resources to
Deepen Your Faith
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Learn
Fall Adult Formation on Wednesdays
The Episcopal Church is a Jesus movement. We don’t exist just for the benefit of our members but for everyone. We work for the rule of God that Jesus preached: a time of justice, peace, generosity, and wholeness. As God’s people we are called to make that rule present. But what does that mean for us as individuals and as a community? In the first fall forum sessions we will first explore these questions:
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September 30, Rev. Anna Ostenso Moore will lead the conversation: “How does the Rule of God impact the person.” For Paul, the follower of Jesus becomes part of a new creation and Christ’s ambassadors. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21.
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October 7, Rev. Katie Ernst will lead the conversation: “How does the Rule of God impact a place—a community, be it local or global.” Colossians 1:13-20.
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October 14, Rev. Cody Maynus will lead the conversation: “What are the practices that shape individuals and communities in a Jesus movement?” How do individuals and communities follow Jesus as Lord? James 2:1-13.
Gospel Based Discipleship
Monday at 12:15 pm
Join Saint Mark's clergy and explore the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday using Gospel Based Discipleship. Register here to receive your Zoom link, you will only need to register once, the link will work every week.
Youth Group and Godly Play started Sunday, September 13th.
Daily Practice
Daily practices for prayer, meditation, silence are one part of a balanced Rule of Life. The phrase Rule of Life comes from Saint Benedict, referring to the set of 73 directions for a monastic life written in the sixth century. This Rule of Saint Benedict is a series of insights into the art of living, with a rhythmic daily pattern of work, study, community and prayer.
Read more and discover new practices on our web site here.
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Godly Play has started!
Godly Play has Sunday morning Zoom gatherings for children from pre-school age through 3rd grade. Family members are welcome to participate.
An outdoor Family Gathering with Godly Play is scheduled once a month for this Fall.
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Worship
Holy Eucharist
Sunday at 10:30 am
Choral Evensong
Sunday at 5 pm
Compline
Tuesday & Thursday at 8 pm
Join with fellow Saint Markans to end the day with one of the oldest liturgies in our prayer book. Register here to receive your Zoom link, you will only need to register once, the link will work every week.
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Pilgrimage in the Cathedral
An opportunity for a Personal Pilgrimage, happening each week.
Tuesdays, 12:30 -3:30 pm
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Cathedral will be open limited hours for personal pilgrimages; for prayer, study, and self guided tours. All entry and exit will be through the Narthex doors. More info here.
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Young Adult Gathering on the Lawn
Saturday, October 3rd at 4 pm
Come join us on the lawn for conversation and fellowship. Bring your own chair or blanket and mask. Contact our Young Adult leaders here for more info.
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News from the Cathedral Book Shop
The Cathedral Book Shop is excited to announce the publication of Bishop Curry’s new book, Love is the Way.
Publication date is September 22nd. It is hardcover and retails for $27. We are currently taking orders for the book, please call us at 612.400.1210 or 612.870.7800 or email us at bookshop@ourcathedral.org.
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If you are recently retired or thinking about retiring, and would like to meet others in the Saint Mark’s community, sign up to get included in SAAGES events and emails.
We offer a variety of ways to be engaged in our community, both inside and outside of Saint Mark’s. We are scheduling field trip outings, social evening times, and many ways to support our larger community. Please join us when you can!
If you would like more information about SAAGES and to get added to our email list please contact SAAGES@ourcathedral.org
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Fall Fellowship aka Coffee Hour
Second Sundays, following worship
10.11, 11.8
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We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on the second Sunday of the month. Fellow members and various Council leaders will be present as we greet one another, share celebrations, hear news of the Cathedral, and just have fun together, virtually!
Our time together will begin at 11:45 am or shortly after worship and last for about 30 minutes.
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Episcopal 101
Are you interested in learning about the Episcopal Church? Are you new to Saint Mark's? Are you interested in becoming a member? If so, then mark your calendar for the 3-part Episcopal 101 series.
On Mondays 10.5, 10.12 and 10.19 we will begin at 6:15 for fellowship and program itself will be from 6:30-7:30 pm.
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Saint Mark's Music Series
Saturday October 10, 7:30pm
In Recital: Andrew Kane
Baritone Andrew Kane presents a varied program with Raymond Johnston (piano). The recital will include songs by Gerald Finzi and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
You will find the livestreamed performance here.
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Share the Good News!
How do you tell people about what a great community Saint Mark's is? It could be as easy as wearing your mask!
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If you do not receive your mask in the mail or need an extra let us know here. And a tip; each mask has a set of loop adjusters in the bag. Use a small wire or paper clip to pull the ear loop through to tighten the ear loops to fit.
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Special needs Delores Carlson, the Ebba family, David Karges, Ken Lakeman, Genevera Koonce, Bob Lesch, Nikki Matt, Ann and Warren Maas, Philip Park, Ed and Judy Sears, Libby Smith, Van Lawrence
Departed Jeneva Ebba
Ongoing prayers Bob Collier, Connie Donnelly, Oddbjorg Drarvik, Richard Evans, George Ewing, Elvera Frame, Mary Grover, Betty Hamman, Anneke and Paul Jessup, Bill and Marilyn Nelson, Joanna Page, Irene Sahyun, Lois Schorle, Marilee Shapiro-Asher, Sarah Tesch, Arlie Wallace
Thanksgivings For the Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota on September 25th and 26th as we unite in becoming faith communities transformed by engaging in God’s mission,
For Episcopal Relief and Development striving to empower people across the world to create solutions for poverty, hunger, and disease
From the Book of Common Prayer
For Church Musicians and Artists,
O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in
heaven: Be ever present with your servants who seek through
art and music to perfect the praises offered by your people on
earth; and grant to them even now glimpses of your beauty,
and make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled for
evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer requests may be made by email here or by completing the online form here.
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519 Oak Grove Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone Number:
(612) 870-7800
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