SUNDAY OFFERINGS

Sunday, March 17, 2024:

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

8 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in Thomsen Chapel

9 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in the cathedral nave

10 a.m. • Godly Play

in the St Nicholas Bldg, 2nd floor

11 a.m. • The Holy Eucharist

in the nave and livestreamed

12:30 p.m. • 40s/50s Spiritual Conversation

in Leffler Living Room

3 p.m. • Restorative Justice Council Meeting

online via Zoom

*3 p.m. • Choral Arts NW: The Lost Birds

in the cathedral nave

3 p.m. • Worship & Prayer Committee Meeting

online via Zoom

7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist

in Thomsen Chapel

9:30 p.m. • Compline

in the nave and livestreamed

10 p.m. • Organ by Night

in the nave and organ loft

* Concert hosted by (not produced or sponsored by) Saint Mark's Cathedral.

Cover photo taken in the evening of Wednesday, March 13, by Mark Garcia.

NEW THIS WEEK

Restorative Justice Council 

join the discussion about the work toward justice this Sunday

Saint Mark's Identity

the next session of Contours of the Christian Life

Mideast Focus Film Series Begins

first discussion is this Thursday, March 21, online only

Vigil at the Altar of Repose 

volunteers needed to watch and pray through the night

Cathedral Day 2024!

save the date—Saturday, April 27

Saint Mark's offers a spectrum of liturgies, performances, forums, and other offerings throughout the season, including dinners, forums, concerts, and more, culminating in the great liturgies of Holy Week and Easter themselves. Check out a complete listing here. (This page will be updated as new information is announced).

Easter Memorial and Thanksgiving Gifts

Each year at this time, all are invited to make a special contribution in honor or in memory of a loved one, in order to help underwrite the beautiful flowers and music of the celebration of the Feast of the Resurrection, which this year includes a full complement of brass and percussion for Peter Hallock's Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem, part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hallock's birth.

To make a gift, fill out the form in the Sunday service leaflet, or using the online form here. Then make a gift in any amount, using the method that is most convenient for you—by check, saintmarks.org/give, or Venmo. Contributions received by Palm Sunday, March 24, will be acknowledged in the Easter service bulletin. Contact Erik Donner in the cathedral office with questions: edonner@saintmarks.org

Organ By Night

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 10 P.M. (following Compline) in the cathedral nave and organ loft

Kyle Haugen will offer this month's Organ by Night music following Compline this Sunday, March 17. He presently serves as cantor, organist, and director of parish ensembles at Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle. He will play works by Bach, Mendelssohm, and Böhm.

On every third Sunday of the month, organists offer 20 minutes of music on the mighty Flentrop organ, and encourage listeners to join them in the gallery to see and hear the organ and organist up close. They are also happy to answer questions about the music and the organ itself.

Contours of the Christian Life Topic for Week 5: Saint Mark’s Identity

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. 

All are welcome to attend any of the Wednesday evening presentations of Contours of the Christian Life, either in person or online, whether or not they have registered for the full series.

What does it mean to be a Cathedral and a Parish? Saint Mark’s is part of the Episcopal Church, and as a cathedral, serves as the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia. What are the unique ways we are called to carry out our mission? Since Saint Mark’s founding in 1889, Saint Mark’s has been a gathering place for the Seattle community. Join Dean Steve Thomason to explore some of the key influences on the building and community, including discussion on Saint Mark’s history, Statement of Lament, and its Mission and Vision.

Join in person in Bloedel hall or online using this Zoom link.

THE BISHOP'S COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE & PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND

The Mideast Focus Film Series 2024 Launch

THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7 P.M., online via Zoom

The eleventh annual Mideast Focus Film Series, now presented under the auspices of the Bishop's Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land, will begin next week. As we watch with horror the continuing violence in the Holy Land, this year's selections will offer much-needed context and broader perspectives.

The first offering will be the 2016 documentary The Settlers. With remarkable access, award-winning Israeli filmmaker Shimon Dotan traces the history of Israeli settlements in the West Bank since 1967, using rarely-seen archival footage and candid interviews with the settlers themselves. Learn more and see a trailer here. Please view the film online at your convenience any time before March 21, and then join in the discussion with our speaker, Diane Paul from Amnesty International, on Thursday at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The film can be viewed on YouTube here. Sign up to receive the Zoom link by emailing: seattlemideastfocus@gmail.com

20s/30s TGIF at Saint Bread

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, at Saint Bread, 1421 NE Boat Street, Seattle

20s/30s Group members, start the day with fellowship and reflection at Saint Bread, a bakery and community space on the Portage Bay waterfront near UW in Seattle, on the last Friday of each month. Seating is outside so dress accordingly for weather. Questions? Contact Hilary McLeland-Wieser: Hmcleland12@live.com

All-Night Vigil at the Altar of Repose—Volunteer Sign-up Now Open

MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 28, until dawn on Good Friday

The Vigil at the Altar of Repose begins upon the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday liturgy (around 8:45 p.m.) and continues through the night in McCaw chapel. 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.

The length of the vigil depends on those who volunteer. For security, doors are locked, and each “watcher” opens the door for the next at the beginning of each hour. (If someone arrives late and the chain is broken, the vigil concludes at that point.) In 2023, volunteers were present continuously until 8 a.m.  

If you are interested in spending an hour in prayer, please sign up for a slot here no later than Monday, March 25. Contact Sacristan Michael Seewer with questions: mseewer@saintmarks.org

HOLY WEEK

BEGINS SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Our Lenten Journey reaches its culmination with Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday on March 24. Liturgical highlights include:

• SUNDAY 3/24
  
• Palm Sunday Liturgy at 8, 9 and 11 a.m., with outdoor procession at 9 and 11.
• Stations of the Cross at 12:30 p.m. (see bel0w)
• Contemplative Eucharist at 6 p.m.
• Compline for Palm Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
• MONDAY 3/25
  
• Contemplative Eucharist in the nave at 7 p.m.
• TUESDAY 3/26
  
• Eucharist with Prayers for Healing at 7 p.m.
• WEDNESDAY 3/27
  
• Tenebrae at 7 p.m.
• THURSDAY 3/28
  
• Maundy Thursday Liturgy at 7 p.m.
• FRIDAY 3/29
  
• Stations of the Cross at 11 a.m.
• Good Friday Liturgy at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• SATURDAY 3/30
  
• Holy Saturday Liturgy at 12 p.m.
• The Great Vigil of Easter at 8:30 p.m.

On Easter Sunday, April. 9, there will be an outdoor Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., and Easter Sunday services with choir and brass at 8:30 and 11 a.m. As always, a complete listing including a brief description of each liturgy is available at saintmarks.org/lent

SAVE THE DATE!

CATHEDRAL DAY 2024

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 10:30 A.M.–3 P.M.

Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington—a time for connecting across communities, experiencing your cathedral in a new light... and having a lot of fun. There’s something for everyone—no matter your age! A liturgy of Holy Eucharist with the rites of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation for candidates from parishes near and far will begin at 10:30 a.m., opening with a grand, colorful procession of parish banners. Following the service, all are invited to enjoy lunch from food trucks and participate in activities for all ages. (Food truck lunch free with registration.)

Save the date! Saturday, April 27. This year’s Cathedral Day celebrates the idea of pilgrimage, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination. For centuries, cathedrals have served as Christian pilgrimage sites, drawing people of faith into the orbit of wonder and awe. And so this year, all are encouraged to consider the day’s journey as a pilgrimage to your cathedral. Saint Mark's parishioners are especially encouraged to attend, both to participate in a very special occasion, and to help extend hospitality to visitors, many of whom will be visiting their cathedral for the first time. Learn more and find the link to register here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Video Now Available

A number of videos have been uploaded recently and are now available any time:

• The first four sessions of Contours of the Christian Life
  
• Climate Conversations from February (Innovations) and March (Spring Cleaning)
• The presentation by Andy Himes of the Carbon Leadership Forum
• Last Sunday's Eucharist, and a Lenten offering from The Compline Choir (neither of which were livestreamed due to an internet outage)

As always, this videos along with many other forums and presentations can always be found collected in a YouTube playlist here.

Lenten Devotions and Activities from Intergenerational Ministries

Saint Mark's Intergenerational Ministries is pleased to make available Floriography: A Lenten "Flower Power" Calendar, a resource for weekly prayer and reflection by saltproject.org. Here is a taste of the content for Week 5. You can download the complete set here. These cards accompany the Lenten journey through the lens of flowers, seeds, plants, and gardens. It can be used by all ages. Download this resource here, or pick up a hard copy in Coffee Corner on Sunday.

Slate of Candidates for Bishop of Olympia Announced

The Joint Board for Bishop Transition in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia is pleased to announce that, after receiving the recommendations of the Bishop Search Committee, it has approved a preliminary slate of nominees for the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia. The four candidates include a familiar face: Saint Mark's 2022 Theologian-in-Residence, the Rev. Hillary D. Raining, Ph.D. The other candidates are The Rev. Phil LaBelle, the Ven. Jordan Haynie Ware, and the Rev. Kate E. Wesch More information about each finalist, including full resumes and essays written by the candidates in response to questions posed by the committee, can be found at: olympiabishopsearch.ecww.org

FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Help Needed for a Bee-Themed Scouting Badge

Buzz Buzz. Alexandra Thompson is looking for a few parishioners to develop a bee-themed scouting badge with eye to inviting scout troops to the cathedral campus this summer to visit our cathedral beehives. Please contact alexandra.thompson62@yahoo.com or text to 206-518-7546 as soon as possible. Planning will begin in early April (just after Easter).

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENT CHOIR

The Seattle Choral Company presents: Eternal Light 

TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 8 P.M., in the cathedral nave (pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. by director Freddie Coleman), purchase tickets here.

The Seattle Choral Company’s mid-season concert brings back to the repertory a true masterpiece of the 20th century—Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna (Eternal Light). The SCC presented the first Seattle performance of this beloved contemporary work in May of 2000, with the composer (a Washington native) in attendance. This concert will also feature two choral works from the 18th and 19th centuries: Misericordias Domini, K. 222, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; and the Mass No. 2 in G Major, by Franz Schubert. Joining the Seattle Choral Company for the performance of Schubert’s Mass No. 2 in G Major will a trio of accomplished Seattle soloists: Ellaina Lewis, soprano; Brendan Tuohy, tenor; and Darrell Jordan, baritone. Once again, members of the North Corner Chamber Orchestra will complete the roster of guest artists for this concert of choral masterworks spanning three centuries.

Choral Arts NW & Northwest Boychoir Apprentices present: The Lost Birds

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 3 P.M., in the cathedral nave. Purchase tickets here (sliding scale).

Join Choral Arts Northwest, Birds Connect Seattle, and the Northwest Boychoir Apprentices on March 17, 3 p.m. in a musical contemplation of the beauty and fragility of birds, and how the loss of bird species impacts our communities. After a short first half of choral favorites by Choral Arts and the NW Boychoir Apprentices highlighting birds, birdsong, and the inspiration of birds in flight—including works by C.V. Stanford, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sarah Quartel, Caroline Shaw, and Paul McCartney—Choral Arts will present the Northwest premiere of Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds. First premiered and recorded by VOCES8, The Lost Birds is a haunting tribute to extinct and endangered birds, employing texts by Emily Dickinson, Christina Rossetti, and Edna St. Vincent Millay to reflect and warn about the future of the ecosystems we enjoy today. This concert is presented in collaboration with Birds Connect Seattle to raise awareness regarding protecting birds by expanding our tree canopy, eliminating bird-window and building collisions, and reducing the use of toxic pesticides in our region. More information and tickets here.

FUNERALS

A funeral for Roger Leed will be offered

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2 P.M., in the cathedral nave

A funeral for Theresa Cochrane will be offered

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 10:30 A.M., in Thomsen Chapel

Sunday, March 17, 2024:

The Fifth 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:

Jeremiah 31:31–34

Psalm 119:9–16

Hebrews 5:5–10

John 12:20–33

8 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in Thomsen Chapel

Presider: The Rev. Canon Rcihard C. Weyls

Preacher: Alison Estep

Hymns:

Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus! [Hymn #495]

When I survey the wondrous cross [Hymn #474]

Organ:

J.S. Bach , Chorale-prelude on O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß, BWV 622

J.S. Bach , Fugue in G minor, BWV 542b

9 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in the cathedral nave

Presider: The Rev. Canon Linzi Stahlecker

Preacher: Alison Estep

Hymns:

Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus! [Hymn #495]

What wondrous love is this? [Hymn #439]

When I survey the wondrous cross [Hymn #474]

Choir:

Sarah MacDonald, Sing, my soul, his wondrous love

Thomas Atwood, Teach me, O Lord

Organ:

C. Hubert H. Parry, Meditation on Rockingham

J.S. Bach , Fugue in G minor, BWV 542b

11 A.M. • THE HOLY EUCHARIST

in the cathedral nave & livestreamed

Presider: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason

Preacher: Alison Estep

Hymns:

Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus! [Hymn #495]

What wondrous love is this? [Hymn #439]

When I survey the wondrous cross [Hymn #474]

In the cross of Christ I glory [Hymn #474]

Choir:

Richard Webster, A fair and delectable place [text by Julian of Norwich]

Organ:

C. Hubert H. Parry, Meditation on Rockingham

J.S. Bach , Fugue in G minor, BWV 542b

7 P.M. • CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST

in Thomsen Chapel

Presider: The Rev. Canon Richard C. Weyls

Musician: Page Smith

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, Give judgment for me, O God

Orlando Gibbons, Drop, drop, slow tears

Alfonso Ferrabosco the Younger, Lamentations [à 5]

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.

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.

Weekday Prayer Services

Special Lenten Morning Prayer with Canon Linzi, Monday–Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Daily Evening Prayer is offered Monday–Friday at 6 p.m., online via Zoom only.

Thursday Morning: A service of Holy Eucharist is offered in person in Thomsen Chapel 7 a.m. on the 1st/3rd/5th Thursdays of the month only. On the 2nd/4th Thursdays of the month, an online-only prayer service is offered via Zoom at 7 a.m. instead.