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TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, APRIL 15, 11 A.M. in the cathedral nave and livestreamed offered with the Nowrthwest Washington Synod of the ELCA blessing of holy oil with renewal of ordination vows

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave On Tuesday in Holy Week (when the Contemplative Prayer group would usually meet), experience a special version of the Contemplative Eucharist liturgy that is offered Sundays at 7 p.m. in Thomsen Chapel. This is a liturgy of silence and stillness, following the familiar structure of the Holy Eucharist, with generous time for reflection and listening to the still small voice within. If you have never experienced the Sunday 7 p.m. service, … Read More

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Tenebrae is, for many, a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's, with its plainchant psalms and laments and a cappella meditations. The liturgy for Wednesday of Holy Week as we have it today was created by combining elements of three prayer offices, originally appointed for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, containing unique elements that have inspired composers through the centuries. These elements include the chanting of portions of the Book of Lamentations, … Read More

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 8:30 P.M., location TBA Join the 20s/30s group after the Tenebrae service for a brief time of reflection over tea and cookies. In the dimness of Holy Week, we'll hold space for both shadows and light—grief and hope—through guided reflection and conversation. Whether you feel full of questions or simply need a place to rest, come as you are to linger and be in the mystery of this holy season. You are welcome to bring a baked … Read More

April 17: Maundy Thursday 7 p.m.  •  Maundy Thursday Liturgy  April 18: Good Friday 11 a.m.  •  Stations of the Cross Liturgy  12 p.m. •  Good Friday Liturgy  7 p.m.  •  Good Friday Liturgy  April 19: Holy Saturday  12 p.m.  •  Holy Saturday Liturgy 8:30 p.m.  •  The Great Vigil of Easter 

Daily Morning Prayer MONDAY–FRIDAY, 7:30–8 A.M., via Zoom Come just as you are to Morning Prayer on weekday mornings, on Zoom, following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979. All are welcome, whether you're still in your pj's, joining from your workplace, or listening on the move. No former experience with the Daily Office is necessary. PLEASE NOTE: Morning Prayer uses the SAME LINK as weekday Evening Prayer: join using this link.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1–4 P.M., Bloedel Hall On Easter Sunday Saint Mark's will welcome as many as two thousand people through the doors of the cathedral, and each one of those people needs a bulletin stuffed by hand with inserts and donation envelopes. Come join the party! Refreshments and good company provided. This year volunteers will also be preparing a few hundred candles for the Easter Vigil Liturgy. Many hands make light work! Questions, contact Barbara Erickson: berickson@saintmarks.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. We remember the Last Supper and Jesus' final teachings to his friends. Liturgy of The Word; Washing of Feet; Holy Eucharist. The service concludes with the Stripping of the Altar.

Begins at the conclusion the Maundy Thursday Service, ends Friday morning Bread and wine consecrated at the Maundy Thursday liturgy are left on the altar in McCaw until sunrise on Friday, and all are invited to spend an hour or more in prayer, inspired by Jesus' words in the Garden of Gethsemane, "could you not stay awake with me one hour?" This year, as in recent years, the vigil will once again be offered as an all night live video … Read More

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 11 A.M.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Friday liturgy is out-of-joint. There is no Eucharist. The Passion Gospel; Solemn Collects; Contemplation of the Cross. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Friday liturgy is out-of-joint. There is no Eucharist. The Passion Gospel; Solemn Collects; Contemplation of the Cross. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave A stark liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer, in person in the cathedral nave only. Note that this liturgy will begin with 15 minutes of silent meditation, with the spoken liturgy commencing at 12:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 8:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed The most solemn night of the Christian year. Lighting of the New Fire and Paschal Candle; Exsultet; Baptisms, First Eucharist of Easter. Music by the Senior Choristers, Cathedral Schola and Cathedral Choir. Incense is used.