FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
SUNDAY OFFERINGS

Sunday, March 5, 2023:
The Second Sunday in Lent
8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel

9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person in the cathedral nave

10 a.m. • Godly Play
in the St. Nicholas Bldg, 2nd floor

11 a.m.The Holy Eucharist
in person and livestreamed

12 p.m. • Newcomers' Coffee
meet in the rear of the nave

4:30 p.m. • Choral Evensong
in person and livestreamed

5:30 p.m. • Queer in Christ Meet & Greet
in Leffler House

7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel

9:30 p.m. • Compline
in person and livestreamed
Cover photo of the Great Litany in procession, Feb. 26, 2023, by Kevin Johnson.
NEW THIS WEEK

A landmark concert event tomorrow

Connect with the new ministry group this Sunday

Dinner and Centering Prayer

A Lenten presentation in Thomsen Chapel

A 20s/30s Conversation with Dean Steve Thomason

A prayerful opportunity in Holy Week
A complete listing of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter liturgies and events is now available at: saintmarks.org/lent
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
UPDATED
Concert for the Human Family

TOMORROW! SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 7:30 P.M., cathedral nave. Reserve tickets here ($20–35).

Co-sponsored by Abbey Arts, Saint Mark’s Cathedral, and the Office of the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.

A team of musicians, artists, creatives, and church leaders gathered to begin dreaming about creating events in sacred spaces that would stir listeners, share sacred stories of human experience from many perspectives, and start powerful conversations around the reconciliation work that’s so needed within the communities our churches and cathedrals call home.

Working alongside The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community program, which focuses on the work of racial reconciliation within and beyond the Church, the result was A Concert for the Human Family, an award-winning, genre-bending musical experience that bridges jazz, hip-hop, and bluegrass, performed by a multicultural team led by Nashville pianist and composer Kory Caudill. Since its debut in 2021 in Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, it has been offered in churches and cathedrals across the U.S. The concerts, designed to highlight a variety of musical and cultural traditions, stories, and reconciliation work, will serve as a centerpiece for deeper and more long-standing conversations around racial reconciliation “on the ground” in host communities, including Seattle. Learn more here and see a brief trailer below. Reserve tickets here.
Newcomers' Coffee with Clergy

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 12:30 P.M., meet in the rear of the nave following the 11 a.m. service.

A newcomers' coffee with clergy is offered on the first Sunday of each month immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service. This coffee hour is offered especially for newcomers, guests, or anyone who has questions about the cathedral community and liturgies. Gather in the back of the nave. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions. And as always, please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.
Queer in Christ Meet & Greet

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 5:30 P.M., following the conclusion of Choral Evensong, in Leffler House

Join the Queer in Christ Ministry for a gathering in Leffler house on Sunday after Choral Evensong. Consider joining at 4:30 for the Evensong liturgy, and then afterward, head to Leffler Living Room for a Meet & Greet. Light snacks will be available. This is an opportunity to connect with other interested in this new cathedral ministry, and also to hear from ministry leaders about upcoming events. Questions? Contact Sacristan Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
20s/30s First Tuesday Potluck and Centering Prayer

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 6–8 P.M., Leffler House and the cathedral nave

Share a meal with 20s/30s members and practice sacred stillness with the wider cathedral community. On the first Tuesday of each month, join members of the 20s/30s group for a potluck dinner at 6pm in Leffler House. We will then join the Centering Prayer group from 7–8 p.m. No prior experience with Centering Prayer or meditation is required. Dinner will be a simple potluck—please bring a dish to share, but no one will be turned away! Upcoming dates are: March 7, April 4, and May 2. RSVPs encouraged but not required. Please contact Luke Abdow at labdow@saintmarks.org with any questions or to RSVP.
The Saint Mark's Music Series presents:
Biber's Sorrowful Mysteries in Thomson Chapel

SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 P.M., and
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2:30 P.M. (two identical performances), in Thomsen Chapel

The Mystery Sonatas (also known as Rosary Sonatas) by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644–1704) are incredibly virtuosic meditations for violin on Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection. They comprise three sets: The “Joyful,” “Sorrowful,” and “Glorious” Mysteries. Baroque violinist Tekla Cunningham will perform the whole cycle in various area venues this season, offering Set Two—the intensely expressive “Sorrowful Mysteries”—in the intimacy of Saint Mark’s Thomsen Chapel during the season of Lent. Joining her are Henry Lebedinsky on organ and harpsichord, and David Morris on viola da gamba and lirone. Tickets $20–25: for March 18 (evening) reserve tickets here. For March 19 (matinee) reserve tickets here.
Earth & Spirit: Sunday Morning Forum with Gordon Miller

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall

In this Sunday morning Forum on 19 March, on the eve of the vernal equinox, Saint Mark’s parishioner and Emeritus Professor of Environmental Studies at Seattle University Gordon Miller will share ideas and images from two of his books: Wisdom of the Earth, which displays relatively unknown ecological riches of the Christian tradition, and The Metamorphosis of Plants, his photographic edition of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s 18th-century botanical classic that encourages readers to look beyond the surface of the natural world to its nonmaterial depths.
All Desires Known: A Theology of Sexuality

A 20s/30s Conversation with Dean Steve Thomason

SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 7:30–9 P.M., Leffler House

Nothing is more human than our sexuality. The world can send many signals about the body, sex and sexuality that can be confusing or toxic. In this conversation with Dean Steve Thomason, we'll discuss a theology of sexuality and how it can deeply resonate with the divine mystery and the gift of desire that flows from it. We'll consider how an understanding of sexuality does not have to be distorted and can be life-giving as we lean into our inherent goodness as sexual beings. Light refreshments provided. Afterward, some may choose to go to Compline together. Do you have questions you may like to see explored? Email Luke Abdow in advance: labdow@saintmarks.org
Vigil at the Altar of Repose

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 9 P.M. until dawn on Good Friday

The Vigil at the Altar of Repose will happen this year, starting upon the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday liturgy (around 8:45 p.m.) until the following sunrise. This ancient practice is inspired by Jesus' question to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemene, "Could you not stay awake with me one hour?" As in recent years, this vigil will be an online offering, with a live video available all night. In addition, this year there is also a possibility of keeping watch at the altar in person, depending on the interest expressed by cathedral members.  

If you are interested in spending an hour in prayer, please sign up for a slot here no later than Monday, March 20. After that date, an announcement will be made on whether the in-person vigil will be possible based on the available volunteers for the event. Contact Sacristan Michael Seewer with questions: mseewer@saintmarks.org
COMING SOON
MARCH 5
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed

Raise your hearts and voices to God in this monthly service of prayer and praise at eventide. The intergenerational Evensong Choir will offer serene settings of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Gabriel Jackson (2001), and a soaring setting by Paul Halley (1994) of "Jesu, the very thought of thee," a hymn attributed to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (11th century).
MARCH 8 & 15
TWO WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 8 & 15, 6:45-8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall only. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).

Canon Kleinschmidt will lead a two-part exploration of the wonderful world of hymns on Wednesday evenings, March 8 and 15. Focusing on the hymns we will sing this Lent and Holy Week, the discussion will attempt to answer questions such as: Why do some hymns touch our hearts more than others? What ingredients of word and melody do our most enduring hymns share? How may I participate in singing a hymn in church, even when I am unfamiliar with the melody? How may hymns enrich my own devotional life? We will sing, we will laugh, and we may even shed a tear or two in our exploration together. 
MARCH 11
UPDATED DESCRIPTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 9:30 A.M. TO 12 P.M., Leffler House. Registration required.

Join Rev. Linzi and SSC Director Luke Abdow for a Lenten Quiet Morning on Saturday, March 11, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. A variety of contemplative spiritual practices will be offered throughout the morning in the living room at Leffler House on the cathedral campus, including Centering Prayer, Ignatian Contemplation, Sacred Chant, and a Contemplative Eucharist. See the full schedule here.

Space is limited so registration is required. Register by emailing Linzi at: lstahlecker@saintmarks.org
MARCH 12
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall

As a community that gathers at the height of Capitol Hill, Saint Mark's often welcomes visitors who are unhoused or are otherwise in need of basic supplies. The Vestry recently discussed creating a small care packet for visitors in need with these basic items: hand sanitizing wipes, small water bottle, protein snack, pair of socks, list of social services in the Capitol Hill area, rain poncho, toothbrush, travel-sized toothpaste, small notepad and pen. You are invited to join in this intergenerational gathering to assemble items in gallon size Ziplock bags. At the end of the gathering, the packets will be blessed by a clergy member. 

Sign up to bring care packet items here via SignUpGenius. This list provides the specific items and quantities needed. Drop off the materials prior to the event in the nave coffee corner bin or bring them no later than 10:10m to the Bloedel Hall packing party. Questions? Email Kristen Kelly (klk87@hotmail.com) or Doug Thorpe (dthorpe@spu.edu). 
MARCH 12
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 12:30–2 P.M., in person in Cathedral House Room 210 or online via Zoom

The Seattle Opera is staging the world premiere of an opera based on Khaled Hosseini’s 2007 novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns, so Saint Mark’s Book Group is reading or re-reading it, with many planning to see the opera. The novel is a horrific story of family violence but also of sacrifice and hope. It’s moving and melodramatic and operatic. You do not need to see the opera in order to participate in the discussion of the novel. Contact Pearl McElheran with questions. Contact Deborah Brown to get the Zoom link.
MARCH 14
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 6:30 P.M., online via Zoom only

The next offering in the popular series of Climate Conversations will be on the subject of reuse. With ecommerce and nearby stores making shopping easy, our natural tendency is to buy new items all the time. From Rent the Runway and Amazon Renewed to King County Repair Events and Goodwill, and more, there are plenty of ways to buy high quality pre-loved items so we can reuse them or to sell and donate so that others can reuse our items. We’ll discuss the concept of reuse and then provide a multitude of practical suggestions on how to reuse items or enable reuse of things we want or need in our everyday lives. Please note that Climate Conversations will be offered on the second Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m., going forward.

Also, note that the Creation Care Ministry meeting will, for February only, occur on the fourth Tuesday of the month (rather than the third), February 28, at 6:30 p.m., online via Zoom only. Visit the Creation Care website for more information, or email ministry leader Marjorie Ringness to receive the Zoom link to join.
MARCH 14
NEXT OFFERING: MARCH 14, in the cathedral nave and livestreamed

The next service of Candlelit Prayer in the style of Taizé will be offered on Tuesday, March 14. These simple, meditative, and participatory services are offered seasonally on a Tuesday evening. Learn more here.
MARCH 16
NEXT OFFERING: THURSDAY, MARCH 16, online only

The third event in the Mideast Focus Film Series will be offered, online only, on Thursday, March 16, presenting Tantura, an explosive documentary that tells the story of Israeli researcher Teddy Katz's attempt to document the ethnic cleansing of a Palestinian village in 1948. To watch the film and join the online discussion, send an email to seattlemideastfocus@gmail.com
MARCH 14
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023, 9:30 A.M.–4 P.M., in cathedral nave; registration required

Join renowned speaker, activist, public theologian and author Brian McLaren for a dynamic interactive event exploring the future of Christian faith in the 21st century. The format of the event will be a conversation between Brian, the audience and a panel of Seattle guests.

The list of participants has now been announced, and includes distinguished experts such as Derek McNeil, President & Provost of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, Fred Lynch, founding member of the Christian rap collective P.I.D. (Preachers in Disguise), James Wellman, Professor and Chair of the Comparative Religion Program in the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington, and many more. Check out the complete list of participants here.

Cost: Regular, $39 | "Bring a Friend," $69 | "Team" (up to five people), $139. Register using this link.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Godly Play: Faces of Easter

On March 5 and March 19, Godly Play will share the series Faces of Easter. In the language of Godly Play, we say that Lent is the season that prepares us for the Mystery of Easter. In this article, Godly Play trainer The Rev. Ebony Grissom reflects on the stunning new images Saint Mark’s children will see as we move through Lent with the stories of the life of Jesus, and wonders about the impact of seeing the Holy Family, especially Jesus, as Black will have in the long work of dismantling racism.

Regular twice-monthly Godly Play gatherings for kids age 3 and up are now offered on the first and third Sunday of the month at 10:10 a.m. the Godly Play classroom is located in the St. Nicholas Building, just across the north parking lot, on the second floor.
Radix 10: Gratitude Registration Now Open

OPENING PLENARY: SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023, 7–8 P.M., online via Zoom only

SMALL GROUPS MEET: ONCE A WEEK STARTING THE WEEK OF APRIL 24, THROUGH JUNE 4. Groups will meet online via Zoom OR in person. Register for a small group here.

The Radix Project is an opportunity to gather in small groups, share their stories, reflect on Holy Scripture and sacred art, and pray for one another with intention. The project was created to provide a way to connect in a setting that fosters trust, so that our relationships with God and one another are strengthened. This Eastertide, the theme for Radix 10 is Gratitude. All are welcome and encouraged to join the opening Plenary Presentation with Dean Thomason and the Radix Project team, whether or not you plan to participate in the small groups. A link to join will be posted here when it is available.

Deadline to register for a small group: Thursday, April 13. Learn more about Radix groups and see video and materials from previous iterations here. Questions? Email radix@saintmarks.org
Steps Into Action: Black History Month

How can we be better listeners, learners, and activists in the work of seeking and serving Christ in all persons? The Restorative Justice Council seeks to provide opportunities for parishioners to engage in this work together and consider the connections with the Statement of Lament and Commitment to Action. Each month there will be resources and links that can be a step into the work of restorative justice.

Notice that the Second Restated Bylaws were adopted on February 5, 2023

In 2022, the Washington legislature revised the Non-Profit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03A) which applies to St. Mark’s. The Vestry undertook to revise the St. Mark’s Bylaws to comply with the new statute. The most significant revisions relate to rights of transparency and participation by members in a non-profit. While The Vestry usually votes on any Bylaws revisions, because the revisions under the new statute impact member rights they were voted on by Parish Communicants in Good Standing at the Annual Meeting on February 5, 2023. The proposal to amend the bylaws was approved unanimously. A copy of the revisions to the Bylaws can be found at this link
FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
'I am my People...'—Lenten Bible Study with St. Luke's, Renton

FOUR TUESDAYS, MARCH 7–MARCH 28, online via Zoom

Please join us during Lent for a Hebrew Scripture Bible Study where we will read the Book of Esther. This book in the canon of Writings tells the story of a woman who prevents the genocide of her Jewish people during the Babylonian exile. The Jewish festival of Purim commemorates this story and falls on the first day of the group! We will learn about Purim, Biblical fiction, exaggerated numbers, Persian loanwords, and a bit of Hebrew, all while reading a terrific story. We will meet on four consecutive Tuesday nights from March 7 through 28, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on one of St. Luke’s Zoom links (to be provided later). Participation is open to all. If you are interested, please contact Carter Mears (St. Luke’s Renton) at chmears@mac.com
FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace in the Cathedral Nave

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 3 P.M., in the cathedral nave

Choir of the Sound (A Saint Mark's Cathedral Artist-in-residence choir) and Thalia Symphony present Karl Jenkins’ powerful The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. Using the structure of the Latin mass, various secular and other religious texts, and the ancient tune "L’homme armé," Jenkins confronts the horrors of war before demanding a recommitment to peace. 

Tickets $27 at the door; advance tickets at: choirofthesound.org/shows —discounts for seniors and youth. Questions and box office help is available at info@choirofthesound.org or 206.528.9990
FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
The Seattle Choral Company presents: The Fruit of Silence featuring John Rutter’s Requiem

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave; Pre-concert talk with director Freddie Coleman at 7 p.m.

The Seattle Choral Company (A Saint Mark's Cathedral Artist-in-residence choir) presents their mid-season concert featuring three works on a theme of darkness giving way to light. Widely recognized by musicians worldwide, John Rutter is beloved for his lush melodies and orchestrations. Rutter’s Requiem is unmistakably optimistic in its message of hope and solace, expressed through uplifting musical themes and beautiful texts in both Latin and English. Bob Chilcott’s Canticles of Light exudes comfort, and the texts, sung at the service of Compline in the evening and Matins in the morning, ask for God’s light to protect us through the night and to allay our fears. In 2013 Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks set Mother Teresa’s universal prayer of peace to music, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that has become a staple for choirs around the world. More information and tickets are available here.
FUNERALS

A funeral for Kenneth Martin will be offered
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2 P.M., in the cathedral nave

A funeral for John Weller will be offered
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2 P.M., in the cathedral nave

A funeral for Stephen Bayne will be offered
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave
SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday, March 2, 2023:
The Second Sunday in Lent

Download the service leaflets in advance here.
Join the 11 a.m. service via livestream here.

Read the Scriptures appointed for this Sunday here.

Scripture:
Genesis 12:1–4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1–5, 13–17
John 3:1–17
8 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
Presider & Preacher:  The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker

Hymns:
The God of Abraham praise [Hymn #401]
Lift high the cross [Hymn #473]

Organ:
J.S. Bach, Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731
Pamela Decker, Postlude on Leoni
9 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person only
Presider:  The Rev. Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz
Preacher:   The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker

Hymns:
The God of Abraham praise [Hymn #401]
My faith looks up to thee [Hymn #691]
Lift high the cross [Hymn #473]

Choir:
John Stainer, God so loved the world

Organ:
Nicolas de Grigny, Tierce en taille
Pamela Decker, Postlude on Leoni
11 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person & livestreamed
Presider:  The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Preacher:   The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker

Hymns:
The God of Abraham praise [Hymn #401]
Blessed Jesus, at thy word [Hymn #440]
The great creator of the worlds [Hymn #489]
Lift high the cross [Hymn #473]

Choir:
B.E. Boykin, John 3:16

Organ:
Nicolas de Grigny, Tierce en taille
Pamela Decker, Postlude on Leoni
4:30 P.M. CHORAL EVENSONG
in-person & livestreamed
Officiant:   The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker

Choir:
Ayleward, Preces & Responses
Gabriel Jackson, The Truro Service
Gerre Hancock, Psalm 8
Paul Halley, Jesu, the very thought of thee

Hymns:
O Gracious Light [Hymn #25]
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah [Hymn #690]

Organ:
César Franck, Prélude, Fugue et Variation, Op. 18
Josef Rheinberger, Fugue from Organ Sonata No. 13 in E-flat Major, Op. 161
7 P.M. CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST
Presider: The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker

Musician: Charles Coldwell.
9:30 P.M. COMPLINE
A beloved Seattle tradition since 1956. Broadcast live on KING 98.1 FM, and king.org; livestreamed on saintmarks.org and Facebook and YouTube; and available as a podcast. Learn more here.

Highlights:
Gregorian introit, Reminiscere miserationum tuarum
H. Walford Davies, Psalm 121
Juan de Lienas, Lamentations of Jeremiah
Liturgy and repertoire information subject to change.
EVERY SUNDAY, DURING THE 9 A.M. SERVICE

Children's Chapel has returned in its familiar form during the 9 a.m. Sunday service. All children are invited to join the Gospel procession and gather around the Deacon as the Gospel is proclaimed. Then children pre-school through 2nd grade will process to Thomsen Chapel for storytelling, singing, and prayer. Parents are welcome to join their children. They return to their families in the nave at the Peace. If you have any questions or would like to help out, please contact Canon Wendy Claire Barrie at: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
Each week, those for whom the community has been asked to pray are published each Friday afternoon in the Cathedral Prayer List, found as a PDF at saintmarks.org/prayer

On that same page, find information about joining the cathedral's Prayer Chain, to receive emails about individual prayer requests as they are submitted.

The prayer list is now also available in printed form in the back of the nave.
Weekday Prayer Services

Daily Evening Prayer is offered Monday–Friday at 6 p.m. During Lent, the in-person offering is suspended, and all liturgies will be online via Zoom only.

During Lent, Daily Morning Prayer hosted by St. Paul's, Seattle, is offered via Zoom only, 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Thursday Morning: At 7 a.m. on on the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of the month only, a service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel. On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, an online-only prayer service is offered via Zoom at 7 a.m. instead.
Saint Mark’s Cathedral acknowledges that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, who are still here, and we honor with gratitude the land itself and the life all the Coast Salish tribes. [Learn more]
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