SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Sunday, December 4, 2022:
The Second Sunday of Advent
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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
10 a.m. • Sunday Forum
in Bloedel Hall
10 a.m. • Godly Play
in St Nicholas Bldg, 2nd floor
11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist
12 p.m. • Newcomers' Coffee
meet in the back of the nave
4:30 p.m. • Choral Evensong
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline
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Cover photo shows the choristers of the Choir School before and during last Sunday's O Antiphons Liturgy. Photos by Rebekah Gilmore and Kevin Johnson. |
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NEW THIS WEEK
An update from our guest in Sanctuary
Honor a loved one with a special donation
An intergenerational event on December 11
The service formerly called "Blue Christmas"—now on Sunday Evening, December 18
A unique offering of prayer and spectacle
From Canon Barrie
A report from the denomination
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Find the 2022 Advent/Christmas Schedule of liturgies and other events here.
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Newcomers' Coffee This Sunday
THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, AND THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, immediately following the 11 a.m. service. Meet in the back of the nave.
On the first Sunday of each month, a special 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 immediately following the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Email newcomers@saintmarks.org if you cannot attend in person, or with any other questions. Please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested!
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2022 Christmas Memorials & Thanksgivings
Help underwrite the beautiful flowers and special music of the season by making a special contribution in honor or memory of someone. Please fill out the form here or use the paper form inserted in your bulletin on Sunday. Then you can make your gift online at saintmarks.org/give, or donate by check in the offering plate, to the cathedral office, or by mail (instructions may be found on the form.) Contributions received by December 18 will be acknowledged in the bulletins on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Contact Erik Donner with questions: edonner@saintmarks.org
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Sunday Forum with Jaime and Keiko
THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall
Jaime Rubio, along with his wife Keiko and son Yoshi, lived in Sanctuary at Saint Mark’s for over three years, while he was under threat of deportation and separation form his family. Following the re-opening of his case and the removal of the threat of immediate deportation in April 2022, hear how they are doing now that they’ve left the Saint Mark’s property, and the current status of his ongoing legal case.
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Guest Preacher on December 11: The Rev. Elizabeth B. Walker
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, at all morning services
We are delighted to have newly ordained transitional deacon The Rev. Elizabeth Booton Walker as our preacher on this day. She is completing her Master of Divinity at Virginia Theological Seminary and will return to the Diocese of Olympia in May.
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Intergenerational Cookie Swap and Holiday Fun
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall
Between the morning services on Sunday December 11, Bloedel Hall will host a cookie swap! Please come, with or without cookies, but if you are able, we'd love you to bring two dozen of your favorite homemade cookies and a copy of the recipe to share. You’ll go home with other delicious treats and new recipes to try! We’ll also wrap gifts for Lowell Elementary School children and hear Libby Carr read her new book, How Do the Reindeer Fly?
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The Giving Tree 2022
Once again, Saint Mark’s is sharing Christmas joy with families from Casa Latina, Lowell Elementary School, and Mary’s Place. Casa Latina have asked for gift cards, Lowell Elementary School have specific gifts for some students as well as gift cards requested, and Mary’s Place has requested specific gifts for children under 10 years old.
The Giving Tree is full of tags and is available in coffee corner in the cathedral nave. Pick a tag off the Giving Tree or donate online at saintmarks.org/give (choose "Casa Latina & Lowell School Gift Cards" from the list of options.) For Mary’s Place, visit their Amazon Wish List, or come by and choose a tag from the Giving Tree. Your generosity means an enormous amount to these families in our community. Please donate online or bring your unwrapped gifts and gift cards back to Saint Mark’s on or before Sunday, December 11 when they will be brought before the altar and blessed. (The gifts need to be delivered to Lowell before classes end on December 16.)
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Comfort and Peace at Christmas: A Service of Healing for Aching Hearts
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7 P.M., Thomsen Chapel
The liturgy known in previous years as "Blue Christmas" has been re-imagined as "Comfort and Peace at Christmas" and will be offered this year on Sunday evening, December 18, at 7 p.m., in lieu of the Contemplative Eucharist that day. Saint Mark’s has a long-standing tradition of holding space for prayerful care and companionship for those who find the holiday season a difficult time—for many who have experienced loss, grief, or hardship, the "festive season" can in fact be particularly painful and alienating. This special service of scripture, candle lighting, and healing prayer in Thomsen Chapel is intended to honor whatever you may be going through, while offering the hope of light and peace. This liturgy will be offered in person only. All are welcome.
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The 2022 Pageant of the Nativity
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's Pageant of the Nativity is unlike any children's pageant you have seen elsewhere. In 2015, the leadership of Saint Mark's Cathedral formulated a vision for a offering that centered Holy Scripture, took full advantage of the inspiring space of the cathedral nave, could be enjoyed by children and adults of every generation, and challenged the choristers of the cathedral to new heights of musical excellence. Video of the pageants of years past can be seen here. Each year, a different ensemble of instrumentalists creates a different theme for the musical selections—from the colorful Celtic instruments of 2016, to the intimate string quartet in 2019, to an American folk ensemble for last year. This year's offering will feature a spectacular brass ensemble, which, when paired with the mighty Flentrop, is sure to raise the roof! Don't miss this prayerful and inspirational meditation on Christ's coming into our world—join in person in the cathedral nave, or via livestream.
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20s/30s Candy Cane Lane Walk and Holiday Cheer
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7-9 P.M.
A tradition since 1949, the houses on this section of NE Park Road in Ravenna transform into Candy Cane Lane, a display of lights and decorations representing traditions and themes from around the world. The 20s/30s Group will meet first at the home of Penny and Rob Reid (6114 21st Ave NE) from 7–8 p.m. for hot chocolate and cookies, and then walk together to Candy Cane Lane, just a under a mile away. RSVP (appreciated but not required) to Emily: emcmeeks@gmail.com
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Opportunity for Baptisms on The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord
Sunday, January 8 is the Feast of the Baptism of Christ, an especially appropriate day for baptism for people of all ages. The baptism form may be downloaded here. Return it by email to Wendy Claire Barrie, Canon for Intergenerational Ministries, who is also happy to answer any questions you may have. (A baptism class and rehearsal for parents, godparents, adult baptismal candidates and sponsors will be held the morning of Saturday, January 7.)
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THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 4:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
Saint Mark's Cathedral invites one and all to offer their prayers and praises to God in a service of Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Advent. The Evensong Choir of skilled child, youth, and adult singers will offer sung prayers by the late 20th-century American composer, Gerre Hancock; settings of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Herbert Sumsion; and a much-beloved anthem about the enduring comfort and power of the One True Light even during the longest nights of the Northern Hemisphere's winter months: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace" by Samuel Sebastian Wesley.
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THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 5:30–7 P.M., Leffler House
How does our anticipation for the birth of Christ reflect the seismic significance of the incarnation? In this two-part series, we’ll explore the Advent and Christmas season in the context of the apocalypse and how this may change our preparation with Rev. Linzi Stahlecker and Fraser Reach. We'll end in time for the option to attend the Contemplative Eucharist together. The second gathering will follow on Sunday, January 8 in Epiphany. Questions? Email emcmeeks@gmail.com
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 6–6:30 P.M., cathedral nave
On the first Monday of the month, organist John Stuntebeck offers 30 minutes of drone-based improvisations on the Mighty Flentrop from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, with Cathedral Yoga following immediately at 6:30. Doors open just before 6. You are welcome to attend the organ prelude without staying for the yoga class. Learn more and hear a very brief excerpt here.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5:30–6:30 P.M., online via Zoom
December's Climate Conversation will be on the topic of Creation Care Perspectives on Shopping at Christmas Time. As we head towards Christmas, it’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of decorating our homes and buying presents for family or friends with little concern for the environment. Taking a Creation Care perspective enables us to consider conservation and climate when we shop and give gifts or decorate in eco-friendly ways that help rather than harm the planet. We’ll discuss the impact of traditional shopping trends, the importance of giving eco-friendly gifts, how to select the right presents or experiences as gifts, and how a creation care perspective makes gifting more purposeful and meaningful.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7:30–9 P.M., Leffler House
Young adults, drop-in to decorate and frost cookies at Leffler House for an Advent gathering to benefit Edible Hope. Frosting and decorations will be provided along with a custom hot chocolate and tea station. Bring your own pre-baked sugar cookies either homemade or bought. We recommend trying this go-to recipe from Jade Bawcom-Randall. Decorated cookies will be delivered to Edible Hope at St. Luke's Ballard, which is also a site placement for the Seattle Service Corps. Questions? Email Luke Abdow (labdow@saintmarks.org).
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TWO WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 7 & 14, 6:45 P.M.–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family).
We are in a paradigm shift of seismic proportions. Drawing on the evolutionary theology of Teilhard de Chardin and the ground-breaking postulations by Ilia Delio, we will explore what embodied spirituality means in a post-human world where climate change, artificial intelligence, and modern medicine converge to create an altered dynamic in which humans exist and evolve. What is the role of spirituality in this increasingly complex and complicated world?
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Gift Suggestions from Canon Barrie
Canon for Intergenerational Ministries Wendy Claire Barrie has created a list of gift recommendations for everyone on your list: Gifts of Joy and Wonder 2022. The list emphasizes books—from picture books to meditation aids to theological essays—and every book mentioned was published in 2022. The list also includes toys, subscription services, and more. Explore all her selections here, and contact Canon Barrie with questions: wbarrie@saintmarks.org
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Join the Pageant Moving Crew!
The load-in crew for the Pageant of the Nativity needs your brawn on Sunday, December 18. "Samson's Moving Crew" and "Joseph's Carpenters" descend to the crypt after the 11 a.m. service to bring up all the staging/risers/props for the Pageant. A blitz build ensues, and many hands make light work! If you are interested in assisting behind the scenes in this way, please contact Rebekah Gilmore at rgilmore@saintmarks.org
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The Episcopal Church at COP27
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Saint Mark's Medical Equipment Lending Library
Medical equipment is available for check-out from Saint Mark’s Medical Equipment Closet. We have canes, crutches, shower chair, shower stool, walkers (two and four wheel models), wheelchairs, and more. We welcome clean donations in good working order. For check-out or donation information. please contact Nancy Cleminshaw: ncleminshaw@comcast.net
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Follow the Star: The Ballad of the Brown King
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Pre-concert talk with Director Freddie Coleman at 7 p.m.
The Seattle Choral Company’s annual Cathedral Christmas concert will amplify messages of diversity and hope this holiday season. The Ballad of the Brown King, a Christmas cantata composed by Margaret Bonds, in collaboration with the Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, will be performed in Seattle for the first time. Written in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr, Bonds’ nine-movement work for choir and orchestra focuses on Balthazar, the “Brown King” of the Three Kings, who traveled to Bethlehem to witness the Nativity. Seasonal works composed and arranged by Black musicians round out this family concert tradition, including works by Florence Price, R. Nathaniel Dett, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Adolphus Hailstork, and Moses Hogan. Following tradition, a candlelit rendition of “Silent Night” will conclude this family concert. For tickets and information visit www.seattlechoralcompany.org
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Northwest Boychoir Festival of Lessons & Carols at Saint Mark's
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave; reserve your tickets here
The Northwest Boychoir celebrates its 44th annual presentation of A Festival of Lessons & Carols this December with eight regional performances. A Festival of Lessons & Carols is a holiday tradition for thousands of families in the Puget Sound region. These traditional Christmas concerts showcase the 80-member combined chorus of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle. Patterned after the Christmas Eve observance at King’s College in Cambridge, England, This 90-minute classical performance consists of nine readings leading up to the Nativity, each followed by traditional carols performed by the choir and audience. For tickets and more information: www.nwboychoir.org | 206-524-3234
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Holiday Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse
DECEMBER 16 & 17, 10 A.M to 7 P.M., at the Duwamish Longhouse: 4705 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle
If you missed the Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse in November, you have another chance coming up this month to purchase gifts directly from native artists and vendors. Traditional native food will be available for purchase as well. Please plan to park in the 3 lots north of the Longhouse or at Seattle Public Utilities across the street (There will be no parking in main lot.) Questions: info@duwamishtribe.org
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Ways to Connect Virtually
Recently the vestry has been discussing ways to engage in ministry at Saint Mark’s even when you can’t make it to campus. Click here to learn more.
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Please note that Centering Prayer will be relocated to Thomsen Chapel this Tuesday, December 6, due to a rehearsal in the nave. Centering Prayer is cancelled on Tuesday, December 20, due the the Pageant of the Nativity.
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The Tuesday Noon Bible Study group has decided to return to Zoom-only gatherings for most Tuesdays, with an option to gather online OR in person in Leffler House one Tuesday per month. Next in-person offering: this Tuesday, December 6.
Contact Lynne Cobb for more information and to get the Zoom link to join online.
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Canon Barrie recently sent out a new issue of the Intergenerational Offerings Newsletter, containing a compendium of Advent and Christmas links and recommendations for everyone, as well as announcements for upcoming offerings in January and beyond. Check out the new issue here.
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A new issue of the 20s/30s Newsletter was sent out to the "young adult" email list earlier this week, including upcoming events, reflections, recommendations, and an introduction to new staff member Luke Abdow. Check it out here, and sign up to receive future issues here (or use the "update profile" link at the bottom of this email)
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FUNERALS
A funeral of The Rev. Dr. Pete Strimer will be offered
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10 A.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
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Sunday, December 4, 2022:
The Second Sunday of Advent
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:
Isaiah 11:1–10
Romans 15:4–13
Matthew 3:1–12
Psalm 72:1–7, 18–19
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8 A.M. • HOLY EUCHARIST
Thomsen Chapel; in-person only
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Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Hymns:
Prepare the way, O Zion [Hymn #65]
Comfort, comfort ye my people [Hymn #67]
Organ:
Wilbur Held, Meditation on Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Pietro Yon, Toccata on Conditor alme siderum
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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. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Hymns:
Prepare the way, O Zion [Hymn #65]
Comfort, comfort ye my people [Hymn #67]
Choir:
Richard Horn, A shoot shall come forth
Organ:
Georg Böhm, Variations on Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele
Pietro Yon, Toccata on Conditor alme siderum
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11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST
in-person & livestreamed
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Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Preacher: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Hymns:
Hail to the Lord’s anointed [Hymn #616]
O day of peace that dimly shines [Hymn #597 ]
Comfort, comfort ye my people [Hymn #67]
Christ is the world’s true Light [Hymn #542]
Choir:
George Guest, Zion at thy shining gates
Organ:
Georg Böhm, Variations on Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele
Pietro Yon, Toccata on Conditor alme siderum
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4:30 P.M. • CHORAL EVENSONG
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Officiant: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason
Highlights:
Gerre Hancock, Preces and Responses
Herbert Sumsion, Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G
Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
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7 P.M. • CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST
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Officiant: The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty
Musician: TBA
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Highlights:
Erin Aas, Blessed be the Lord God
Richard Proulx, Nunc dimittis
Tomás Luis de Victoria, Ecce Dominus veniet
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Liturgy and repertoire information subject to change. |
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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. Meet in the classroom of the St. Nicholas Building, 2nd floor. Upcoming Godly Play gatherings will be offered on this Sunday, December 4 and December 18.
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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
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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.
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Weekday Prayer Services
Daily Evening Prayer meets in person at 6 p.m. in Thomsen Chapel on Wednesday only, and is offered online via zoom at 6 p.m. on Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday.
Morning Prayer is offered on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. This service will be hybrid—in person in Leffler House AND online via Zoom—on the first Wednesday of the month only, Sept–Dec. 2022. Next in-person service: DECEMBER 7. The service remains Zoom-only on other Wednesdays.
Thursday Morning: At 7 a.m. on on the first and third Thursdays of the month only, a service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel. On the second, fourth, and fifth Thursdays of the month, an online-only prayer service is offered 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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