The Second Sunday in Lent, 2023

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The Second Sunday in Lent | March 5, 2023

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Vigil at the Altar of Repose, 2023

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO

UPDATE #2: THIS IS THE 2023 PAGE. THE 2024 PAGE CAN BE FOUND HERE.

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

UPDATE: All slots were filled through 8 a.m.

SEE A COMPLETE VIDEO BELOW:

Biber’s Sorrowful Mysteries in Thomson Chapel

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A presentation by The Saint Mark's Music Series

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.

Bilingual Stations of the Cross

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PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 12:30–2 p.m., in the cathedral nave,

20s/30s lunch follows in Leffler House.

All are invited to participate in the ancient practice of collectively walking and praying the Stations of the Cross with the cathedral community, in a bilingual Spanish/English format led by Canon Rosario-Cruz and community members. The service will begin following the conclusion of the Palm Sunday liturgy. The service leaflet for this liturgy may be seen here.

Following the service, there will be a 20s/30s potluck lunch in Leffler, with time for a bilingual reflection and conversation led by member Ross Pearson. Please bring your favorite brunch or snack item to share. Use this sign up form to indicate what you will bring.

RSVP encouraged but not required for brunch. Email Emily at: emcmeeks@gmail.com

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