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Two Forums on Ignatian Spirituality

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Resources Books Seeing With the Heart by Kevin O’Brien, SJ The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin, SJ What is Ignatian Spirituality? by David Fleming, SJ   Apps Reimagining the Ignatian Examen The Examen with Father James Martin on America Media Hallow (Look for these: The Daily Examen, Daily Contemplation with Fr Timothy Gallagher, Spiritual Exercises with Fr Timothy Gallagher, Imaginative Prayer with Fr Timothy Gallagher)   Podcast An Ignatian Life with Andy Otto on God … Read More

The Pageant of the Nativity 2023

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The Pageant of the Nativity | December 20, 2023  Service leaflet | Learn more about Saint Mark’s Pageant here LEAFLETSThe Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home.NEWSLETTERThe weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists.ARCHIVES Video of past services can be seen here.Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here. Support the Mission and Ministry of Saint Mark’s CathedralIf you watch and enjoy … Read More

Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent, 2023

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Compline on the Third Sunday of Advent | December 17, 2023  Order of Service in Advent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/12/17/compline-2023-the-third-sunday-of-advent/ December 17, 2023 • The Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete • O Sapientia ORISON: Angelus emittitur – Piae Cantiones, 1582 and Richard Runciman Terry (1865-1938); arr. Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) PSALM 126 – Plainsong, Tone I.9 HYMN: The angel Gabriel from heaven came (Tune: GABRIEL’S MESSAGE) … Read More

The Third Sunday of Advent, 2023

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The Third Sunday of Advent | December 10, 2023 Service Leaflet If you would like to make a memorial gift (in any amount) to underwrite the special music and flowers of Christmas, you may do so at: saintmarks.org/christmasmemorials LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  Video of past services can … Read More

Twelfth Night Eucharist & Burning of the Greens, 2024

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and parking lot In our tradition, the celebration of the Feast of Christmas lasts twelve days, beginning December 25 and ending on January 5 (that is, the day before the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6). The evening of the last day of Christmas is known as “Twelfth Night,” and is an opportunity for festivity and reflection. All ages are invited to celebrate the end of the Christmas season on … Read More

Greenbelt Update—Fall 2023

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Guy Oram, the Saint Mark’s Greenbelt Work Party Volunteer Coordinator, had written this summing-up of the work that was done on the Greenbelt in the recent series of work parties: The colors of fall are giving way to frost and filtered light in the Greenbelt as winter approaches. The Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry is working with the Seattle Green Partnership and Forest Stewards Robert Hayden and Joey Baumgartner to support the recovery and restoration of the 9-acre woodland greenbelt … Read More

Funeral Liturgy for Katy Krogman | December 11, 2023

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Funeral Liturgy for Katy Krogman | December 11, 2023 Service Leaflet LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

Compline on the Second Sunday of Advent, 2023

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Compline on the Second Sunday of Advent | December 10, 2023  Order of Service in Advent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/12/10/compline-2023-the-second-sunday-of-advent/ December 10, 2023 • The Second Sunday of Advent ORISON: Comfort, comfort ye my people (Tune: PSALM 42) – melody by Claude Goudimel (1514-1572) PSALM 85:1-2, 8-13 – Plainsong, Tone III.5 HYMN 59: Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding (Tune: MERTON) – William Monk (1823-1889) NUNC DIMITTIS … Read More

The Second Sunday of Advent, 2023

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The Second Sunday of Advent | December 10, 2023 Service Leaflet If you would like to make a memorial gift (in any amount) to underwrite the special music and flowers of Christmas, you may do so at: saintmarks.org/christmasmemorials LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  Video of past services can … Read More

Ordinations to the Diaconate on the Feast of St. Nicholas

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Ordinations to the Diaconate on the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra (tr.) | Sunday, December 3, 7 p.m. Service Leaflet LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

The Saint Mark’s Cathedral Merch Store!

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The Saint Mark’s Cathedral Merch Store is now live and open for business! You can now order a tee shirt, sweatshirt, shopping bag, coffee mug, apron, or sticker with the cathedral logo, or a unique rose window bandana, from the print-on-demand service Teespring. The cathedral makes a small profit on each sale. Makes great gifts! Order soon for delivery by Christmas. Additional items and designs are planned for the future. If you’d like to see samples of the items in person, … Read More

2023 New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk with Compline and Midnight Eucharist

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LABYRINTH WALK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 6 P.M. to MIDNIGHT. The Office of Compline will be chanted at 9:30. Midnight Eucharist at the center of the labyrinth, observing the Feast of the Holy Name. Since 1999, Seattle’s most peaceful New Year’s tradition. As the old year passes and a new one begins, take time in the quiet, candle-lit space of the cathedral nave to pause, look inward, and experience a large indoor labyrinth laid out in the nave. Invitations to other … Read More

Poetry of the Season with Prof. Doug Thorpe

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 10:10 A.M., Bloedel Hall Winter solstice brings the first day of winter and a return of more sunlight. Drawing from a selection of poems connected to light, parishioner and English professor Doug Thorpe will guide us in a time of reading and reflection to discover creation themes. A slideshow of light-inspired photos from Saint Mark’s parishioners will also be shared. Notes from the Forum Presenters: Prof. Doug Thorpe, Sarah Reeves, (resident Lopez Island), returning member Dr. Kate … Read More

Compline on the First Sunday of Advent, 2023

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Compline on the First Sunday of Advent | December 3, 2023  Order of Service in Advent | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service and repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/12/03/compline-2023-the-first-sunday-of-advent/ December 3, 2023 • The First Sunday of Advent  ORISON: Matin Responsory – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976) PSALM 80:1-7, 16-18 – Plainsong, Tone IV.4 HYMN 66: Come, thou long-expected Jesus (Tune: STUTTGART) – mel. from Psalmodia Sacra, 1715; harm. William Henry Havergal (1793-1870) NUNC DIMITTIS (Tune: … Read More

The “O” Antiphons Liturgy, 2023

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The “O” Antiphons—Advent Procession with Lessons & Carols | Sunday, December 3, 7 p.m. Service Leaflet If you would like to make a memorial gift (in any amount) to underwrite the special music and flowers of Christmas, you may do so at: saintmarks.org/christmasmemorials LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  … Read More

The First Sunday of Advent, 2023

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The First Sunday of Advent | December 3, 2023 Service Leaflet If you would like to make a memorial gift (in any amount) to underwrite the special music and flowers of Christmas, you may do so at: saintmarks.org/christmasmemorials LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  Video of past services can … Read More

2023 Christmas Memorials & Thanksgivings

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DONATIONS RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 19 WILL BE PRINTED IN THE CHRISTMAS BULLETINS. 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 below, 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 … Read More

A Hygge Night In

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 4:30–7:30 P.M., Leffler House What is “hygge”? It’s hard to explain and often mispronounced, but at its most basic, this Danish word translates to “cosiness” (learn more about the word here). Molly Bosch, Julia Cooper, and Adrienne Hubbard are planning a gathering to bring light and warmth into this winter night through conversation, food and fellowship. Bring a favorite craft and snack to share. Interested in learning more? Email Julia Cooper (julia7cooper@gmail.com).

Caroling Cheer

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2 P.M., meet at 120 Broadway (at Yesler) Come join in for caroling cheer at a few local retirement communities. The vocal adventures will be followed by hot cocoa (or other chocolate-related goodness) at Rey Amargo (722 E Pike St). First, meet at 120 Broadway (Seatte 98122) at 2 p.m. to brush up on singing voices and mingle. Around 2:45, a group will walk to Skyline Retirement Community and carol through the halls from 3–3:45 p.m. Vocal … Read More

Paul’s Letters to the Early Church (and Us)—Wednesday Forum with Dean Thomason

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A Wednesday evening series with Dean Steve Thomason TWO WEDNESDAYS: JANUARY 10 & 17, 2024, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family) UPDATED DESCRIPTION: Responding to broad interest expressed for a class on Paul’s letters following a sermon last summer, Dean Thomason offers this two-week series to explore major themes of Paul’s epistles, why they are so prominently esteemed in the Christian tradition, and why they … Read More

Friends Talking: Life in Palestine in This Time of War

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UPDATED WITH VIDEO Dean Thomason and Palestinian Priest Fr. Fadi Diab in Conversation SUNDAY, DECEMBER  10, 10:10 A.M.–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall and on Zoom Fr. Fadi Diab serves as rector of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Ramallah in the West Bank. He and Dean Thomason have forged a friendship since Fr. Fadi preached at Saint Mark’s last July, and their email exchanges of prayerful support and mutual affection have deepened since October 7 and the start of the war in Gaza. Fallout from the war and ongoing hardship … Read More

Compline on Christ the King Sunday, 2023

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Compline on the Last Sunday after Pentecost | November 26, 2023  UPDATE: Approximately 30 minutes before the service, the power at the cathedral went out. The Classical KING broadcast and the normal livestream were not possible, but the service was streamed live to YouTube directly from the Communications Director’s phone.  Order of Service | Each week’s repertoire is posted here The Order of Service & repertoire may be found at: complineunderground.wordpress.com/2023/11/26/compline-2023-the-last-sunday-after-pentecost-the-reign-of-christ/ November 26, 2023 • The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The … Read More

Christ the King Sunday, 2023

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Christ the King Sunday | November 26, 2023 Service Leaflet LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

The Greening of the Cathedral, 2023

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MONDAY, 10 A.M.–2 P.M. (or until finished), in the cathedral nave The parish family of Saint Mark’s will come together on Monday, December 18 for The Greening the Cathedral, that is, helping Chris Brown clean and decorate our sacred space with evergreen garland, wreaths, and trees for the celebration of the birth of Christ. The bows won’t be added until December 23, but the space will be filled with greenery for the Pageant on December 20. Families with kids and people of … Read More

Thanksgiving Day 2023

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Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2023, 10 a.m. Service Leaflet LEAFLETS The Service Leaflet contains all you need to fully participate in each liturgy from home. NEWSLETTER The weekly cathedral newsletter contains important announcements, offerings, and events. Click here to add yourself to cathedral emails lists. ARCHIVES  Video of past services can be seen here. Audio and printed text of sermons can be found here.

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