SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, June 11, 2023:
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
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8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
in person in the cathedral nave
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
Graduate recognition & blessing during the 9 & 11 a.m. services
10:30 p.m. • 20s/30s Mobile Feast
meet on the labyrinth
The 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist is on summer hiatus. It will resume in September.
9:30 p.m. • Compline
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The cover photo shows a view of Cathedral Yoga last Monday, June 5, 2023. At this time of the year, the weekly 6:30 p.m. yoga class is offered in a cathedral nave flooded with late afternoon light.
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NEW THIS WEEK
Information and an update on meal sharing
Volunteers needed!
Learn more about this in-depth offering
Join young adults from across the Diocese
Out of the Ashes by cathedral member Sallie Crotty
Guest Sermon and Forum with The Rev. Fadi Diab
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Tent City 3 Returns June 17
Tent City 3 will return to the lower parking lot of the cathedral next weekend, on June 17, and remain in residence through early September. These neighbors are a familiar presence to longtime members of the Saint Mark's community, having been in residence three months each year from 2001 through 2013, and then again every summer since 2020. Those newer to the community may be interested to learn that Tent City 3, or TC3, exists under an agreement with the city that allows it to remain on the property of institutions like churches and universities for 12 weeks at a time. The agreement also limits the capacity of the encampment to 100 people, although it currently somewhat smaller. Drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden, and their use are grounds for expulsion. They are almost entirely self-contained, although the cathedral provides water and electricity during their stay. Residents provide service to the cathedral during their stay, including cleaning the campus and walking the grounds at night.
Why do the residents chose Tent City 3? Living in a tent is not the secure, permanent housing that everyone deserves. However, for some of those for whom such housing is inaccessible, a Tent City can be a better situation that more traditional homeless shelters. Unlike many shelters, it allows mixed-gender couples to live together. In addition, the residents are not bound to restrictive curfews, which removes a significant barrier to employment. (Most residents of Tent City are employed full- or part-time.)
Sunday Evening Meals. While TC3 is in residence, volunteers from Saint Mark's prepare, serve, and eat a meal with the residents each Sunday evening. Volunteer shifts vary according to task—the earliest volunteers arrive at 3 p.m.; others arrive later. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and concludes around 7 p.m. New this year are certain Sunday evenings set aside for volunteers from specific ministry groups, such as Creation Care, Queer in Christ, or the 20s/30s group (see below). At this time most volunteer slots for the first few Sundays are filled, but plenty of spots remain later in July and August. If you'd like to participate, contact Deborah Person at deborah.person@gmail.com and she will reply to with available dates.
20s/30s Meal Sharing Night. For members of the 20s/30s group, there are a few spots left to join Meal Sharing Ministry Captain Connor Harrison and other group members to prepare and serve a meal on Sunday, July 9. Participants will have the opportunity to share dinner together. Email Emily (emcmeeks@gmail.com) to sign up for a shift.
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Saint Mark's at PrideFest and Diocese of Olympia at the Pride Parade—Volunteers Needed!
PRIDE FEST: SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 12–8 P.M., booth located near Broadway & Roy, sign up here
PRIDE PARADE: SUNDAY, JUNE 25, line up downtown at 10:30 a.m., sign up here
Saint Mark's Cathedral and the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia will once again be visible presences at Pride events in Seattle this month, which this year, as trans people face escalating legislative attacks around the country, is more important than ever. Please consider volunteering to staff the cathedral's PrideFest booth on Saturday for an hour-long shift. It's a fun way to participate in the event, and you may be surprised at how many people at the event are interested in learning more about the Saint Mark's. All Episcopalians in the Diocese are invited to march in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25. Please note: volunteers for either the booth or the parade (or both) should sign up using the SAME FORM located here. Click on "get tickets" and you will be able to chose which event you wish to join.
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Education for Ministry
Do you want to go deeper into your faith in an intense, ongoing way? Do you want to form lasting connections with others who also seek that connection? Consider registering for Education for Ministry (EfM). EfM is a four-year program for lay people to study scripture, church history, and modern theology. Students commit to one year at a time. Each class is limited to 12 people. Two different classes meet weekly September–June at Saint Mark's: Mondays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and Mondays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Tuition is $325, plus the cost of textbooks. If you're interested in joining a class in the fall, you may want to view this recent forum about the program or visit with the mentors at a table in the nave after the 9 or 11 a.m. service on June 25 or July 23. Or contact one of the mentors: Monday Morning Group: Maria Coldwell (mvcoldwell@hotmail.com); Monday Evening Group: Tom Hayton (tomhayton@yahoo.com).
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DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA YOUNG ADULTS
Dinner with the Bishop
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 6 P.M. at Diocesan House, 1551 10th Ave E. (two door down from the cathedral)
Join the Most Reverend Melissa Skelton for dinner, poetry, live music, and tours of the historic Leary mansion with other young adults in the diocese. Our Dig Deeper partner, Nurturing Roots Farm, will provide the meal – tacos with all the fixings. Free! Register here.
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20s/30s Serve Breakfast at Edible Hope
MONDAY, JULY 3, 8–10 A.M., at St. Luke's in Ballard, 5710 22nd Ave NW, Seattle 98107 (Parking onsite available)
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Book Group Selection for July: Out of the Ashes by Cathedral Member Sallie Crotty
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 12:30–2 P.M., in Room 210 or via Zoom
“For God’s sake Mrs. Crotty, you went to Harvard, it’s in your chart from your last stay, you should be able to answer these questions.” But she couldn't. Neither she nor her family could understand what was happening to her; nor could her doctors until she was finally admitted to the Menninger Clinic (Houston) where she was properly diagnosed and given treatment for her bipolar disease. She writes that no recovery is ever final but she now knows what to watch for and what medications to take. A few years ago she moved from Texas to Seattle and is now a Saint Mark’s parishioner. She led a Cathedral Commons forum in March about the issues in the book—you can watch a video of the forum here—but this is an opportunity to engage with the book itself. She will be present at to the July 9 book discussion to share her experience. She wants to help remove the stigma that often surrounds mental illness and give others, who may have friends or family or may themselves be suffering from mental illness, hope.
The Saint Mark's Book Group meets the second Sunday of odd-numbered months. In May there was a mix-up regarding the Zoom link, and the Zoom option was unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience, and Zoom will again be an option on July 9.
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Special Guests to Visit from the Holy Land
GUEST SERMON SUNDAY, JULY 16, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services
"FRIENDS TALKING" FORUM: 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall
We are delighted that The Rev. Fadi Diab, Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ramallah, Palestine, his wife Ruba and Son Andrew will visit our diocese in July. They will share with us about the lives of Christians in the Holy Land today. Palestinian families who make up most of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem are descendants of the original Christians first baptized at Pentecost. They seek to uphold the work and teachings of Christ in the very places where He ministered in His earthly life. Fr. Fadi will preach at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services, and a conversation with all three members of the family is scheduled for the 10 a.m. "Friends Talking" Forum.
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TOMORROW, SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 9 A.M.–12 P.M.
The next second-Saturday Garden Ministry work party will be June 10. All ages, kids included, are welcome to participate. There is much to do at the height of summer! Wear clothes you can get dirty in, sunscreen, and a hat; bring gardening gloves and a water bottle.
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THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 11, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services
Those who are graduating from high school, college, and other post-secondary programs will be invited to come forward for recognition and a blessing this Sunday, June 11 during the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Graduates whose names have been submitted will be mentioned in the Prayers of the People
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THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 12:30–5 P.M., meet on the labyrinth
Join other 20s/30s for an afternoon of festivity to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Barnabas. We’ll begin at Saint Mark’s on the labyrinth with a brief liturgy and then start our mobile feast with stops at several Capitol Hill restaurants for refreshment. At each stop, we’ll learn more about the life of Barnabas—an early Christian who was one of the first to welcome Paul and accompanied him on his missionary journeys. Interested in attending? Sign up here. Questions? Email Bryan Pansing (bpansing@gmail.com) or Rose Hazard (pinuprose90@gmail.com).
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UPDATE: The deadline to sign up for Pride Night with the Mariners (June 13) and the Seattle Storm (June 22) has passed, and neither event had a sufficient number of registrations for a group admission.
If you have ideas for similar events in the future, or if you plan to attend either game as an individual, please contact ministry leaders Rose Hazard (for the Mariners) and Michael Seewer (for the Storm).
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Juneteenth Liturgy and Potluck BBQ
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
The Black/African American Circle of the Diocese of Olympia invites you to a special Juneteenth liturgy and potluck BBQ! The worship service will feature poetry, music, and dance by local African American artists with The Rev. Malcolm McLaurin preaching and The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson presiding. Learn more here.
After the service, all are welcome to enjoy a potluck BBQ on the cathedral lawn. Come learn more about Circles of Color, the PNW Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, and our friends at Nurturing Roots Farm. Please RSVP here to let us know what you plan on bringing for the potluck. Protein will be provided.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 7–8:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave
Please join Service Corps members past and present to celebrate the life of the Seattle Service Corps ministry. All are welcome! It will be an evening of memories, photographs, stories, and gratitude.
During this event, the Service Corps members who are now completing their year here will be sent with a blessing from the community. In addition, there will be a short liturgy of thanksgiving for the program itself, and for all seven cohorts of Service Corps members who have participated since the program was launched in 2017. Desserts and beverages will be served.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 6:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
By the Grace of God and the People Consenting, The Most Rev. Melissa M. Skelton, Bishop Provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, will ordain Michael Shane Carlson, Charles Richard Huff II, Elizabeth Booton Walker, and Jana Lynn Whitworth to the Order of Priests on Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. Your Prayers and Presence are Requested.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 4–5 P.M., at the home of Betsy Bell (RSVP for address)
All are invited for a Neighborhood Eucharist in West Seattle at the home of Betsy Bell. This simple liturgy is family-friendly, meaningful, and brief—a great way to strengthen the connections among us as well as to God's good earth. RSVP to Canon Barrie and you’ll receive the address, parking instructions, and other information: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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A Celebration of Pauli Murray: The First Queer Saint in The Episcopal Church
TAIZÉ PRAYER LITURGY: SUNDAY, JULY 2, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. (QuiC Meet & Greet to follow in the cathedral nave)
FORUM: WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 6 P.M., Bloedel Hall and via Zoom
The Saint Mark's Queer in Christ Ministry has planned two events in July honoring The Rev. Pauli Murray, the first Black person perceived as a woman in the U.S. to become an Episcopal priest, and the first queer person added to The Episcopal Church's "Calendar of Saints" (called Lesser Feasts & Fasts). Murray's feast day is July 1.
1. A special Taizé Prayer liturgy will be offered Sunday, July 2, including readings and prayers by Pauli Murray and specially chosen music. (This service is offered in the first-Sunday, 4:30 p.m. time usually taken by Choral Evensong, which will be on summer hiatus.) A Queer in Christ Meet & Greet will follow the liturgy in the southeast corner of the nave. Contact Michael Seewer to learn more: mseewer@saintmarks.org
2. On Wednesday, July 12, at 6 p.m., noted author (and creator of the Brave Sis Project) Rozella Kennedy will present an evening hybrid forum in Bloedel Hall and on Zoom, exploring who Pauli Murray was, their life as a priest, activist, scholar, and poet, and why their story is important to us today. Stay tuned for more details about this event.
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Videos Now Available
If you missed some or all of the recent events around the recent visit of Dr. Christena Cleveland, complete videos may now been seen on the cathedral website and YouTube channel. Both parts of the two-part forum led by The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson exploring the book God is a Black Woman may be seen here. Video of the full Saturday workshop with Dr. Cleveland may be seen here.
A video of this month's Creation Care Climate Conversation, on the topic of Practical Ideas to Use Renewable Energy, may be seen here.
As always, these and many other forums, presentations, and workshops can be found collected into a YouTube playlist here.
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Canon Rosario-Cruz to Depart for a New Position in New York
Earlier this week, Dean Thomason sent a message to the parish announcing the The Rev. Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz is resigning from his position at Saint Mark’s Cathedral as he accepts a new call to serve as Priest-in-Charge at Holy Cross/Santa Cruz in Kingston, New York, located about two hours north of New York City in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. His last Sunday at Saint Mark’s will be July 16. While the Dean and the community of Saint Mark's are saddened by his departure, we share his excitement in this new opportunity. Please see the full message here, including both the statement from the Dean and a personal message from Eliacín.
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Phil Fox Rose Named New Executive Director of Underhill House
Underhill House is a weekly space for peace and contemplation, housed just a short walk from the cathedral at All Pilgrims Church on Broadway. Trained listeners are present to talk and pray with visitors if desired, but all are welcome to simply sit in silence. The cathedral has supported this welcoming community offering for many years. Underhill House has just announced that its new Executive Director will be a member of the cathedral community, Phil Fox Rose. Phil is the spouse of Saint Mark's Canon for Intergenerational Ministries Wendy Claire Barrie, and he has been leading the Centering Prayer gatherings most Tuesdays since it re-launched last September. Phil is replacing the founder of Underhill House, The Rev. Susan Dean. Read the official announcement here.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Seattle Architecture Foundation Walking Tour of the Cathedral’s Neighborhood
SATURDAYS: JUNE 17, AUGUST 26, SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 14, 10 A.M. TO 12 P.M., tour begins and ends at Saint Mark’s
The Seattle Architecture Foundation, which exists to connect the people of Seattle to the rich history of our built environment, offers a two-hour walking tour of Federal Avenue and North Capitol Hill. The tour, titled Understated Elegance on the Park, visits 21 different historic properties around Saint Mark’s, placing them in the context of Seattle's social and economic history in the early 20th century. The tour concludes with a brief presentation of the cathedral building itself. Tickets are $25 ($22 for student/seniors), and capacity is limited—find the link to get tickets here.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 7–9 P.M., on the front lawn
Saint Mark's will partner with Gathering Ground to celebrate the longest day of the year with an ancient practice to reflect and center. Six labyrinths & family friendly activities will be offered. More information and RSVP online here or just drop by that evening.
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Cathedral Yoga will be offered as usual on Monday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. Regular teacher Luna Miller has returned after her recent illness. She thanks everyone for your prayers and support.
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Recently the Creation Care Ministry send out a new issue of their newsletter, containing reports, reflections, upcoming events and initiatives, snapshots, and more.
Check out the new issue here, and sign up to receive future issues here (or use the "Update Profile" link at the bottom of this email). Creation Care" from the list of options.
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A new issue of the Intergenerational Offerings newsletter was recently sent to the congregation. highlighting upcoming events that everyone of all ages are encouraged to attend. Check out the new issue here.
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The 20s/30s Group recently sent out an email newsletter earlier this week. It contains a number of upcoming event and opportunities, along with reflections, recommendations, snapshots, and more.
Check out the new issue here, and sign up to receive future issues here (or use the "Update Profile" link at the bottom of this email). Select "Young Adults" from the list of options.
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In addition, the Diocese of Olympia also recently sent out a Pride-month newsletter. Check out that newsletter here. Both newsletters feature words and reflections by familiar faces from Saint Mark's!
Get on the list to receive future Queer in Christ ministry newsletters by emailing Michael Seewer: mseewer@saintmarks.org
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FUNERALS
THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
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Sunday, June 11, 2023:
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
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:
Hosea 5:15–6:6
Psalm 50:7–15
Romans 4:13–25
Matthew 9:9–13, 18–26
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8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
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Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker
Hymns:
Come, thou fount of every blessing [Hymn #686]
What does the Lord require? [Hymn #605]
Organ:
Felix Mendelssohn, Adagio and Allegro moderato e serioso from Sonata I, Op. 65
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9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person only
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz
Preacher: The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker
Hymns:
Come, thou fount of every blessing [Hymn #686]
In boldness look to God for help
What does the Lord require? [Hymn #605]
Organ:
Felix Mendelssohn, Adagio and Allegro moderato e serioso from Sonata I, Op. 65
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person & livestreamed
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Presider: The Rev. Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz
Preacher: The Rev. Linzi Stahlecker
Hymns:
Come, thou fount of every blessing [Hymn #686]
He sat to watch o’er customs paid [Hymn $281]
In boldness look to God for help
What does the Lord require? [Hymn #605]
Organ:
Felix Mendelssohn, Adagio and Allegro moderato e serioso from Sonata I, Op. 65
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Highlights:
Doug Fullington God be in my head
Kevin Siegfried, Christe qui lux es et dies from Music for Compline
Charles Wood, Nunc dimittis in G (à 3)
Grayston Ives, In pace from Three Latin Motets
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Liturgy and repertoire information subject to change. |
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 also available in printed form in the back of the nave.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, 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.
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EVERY SUNDAY, DURING THE 9 A.M. SERVICE
Children's Chapel is offered each Sunday 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
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Weekday Prayer Services
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.
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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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Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
206.323.0300
info@saintmarks.org
www.saintmarks.org
Pastoral Care Emergency Line: 206.323.0300 x100
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