8 a.m. - Low Mass
A spoken service, with traditional language and a sermon.
Sermon by Father Sawicky
9 a.m. - Family Mass
A contemporary-language service in the Nave, with congregational hymns and a sermon.
Sermon by Father Sawicky
11 a.m. - High Mass
A contemporary-language service at the High Altar, with music sung by a cantor, chant and incense, congregational hymns, and a sermon.
Sermon by Mother Johnson
Modified Parish Office Schedule, Monday, September 7
The parish office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. There will be Low Mass at 10 a.m., but no other liturgies or programming.
Soup Making Session, Thursday, September 3, from 8 to 11 a.m.
The Saturday Soup Bowl feeds approximately 140 guests each Saturday, and it takes many gallons of soup to feed those folks! The parish is now hosting group soup-making sessions in the parish kitchen for folks to drop in to assist with chopping, stirring, and storing soup. We will provide the ingredients and utensils; just bring yourself and a can-do attitude! If you would like to help, please contact Kenny Pearlstein or drop by in the morning.
Thursday Coffee Gathering, September 10, at 10:30 a.m.
These gatherings take place on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays each month, and are an opportunity to come together for fellowship during the week. Please join us in the Food Court at Liberty Place for coffee and conversation with fellow parishioners. To find folks, walk to the windows, turn right, and you will see the less crowded area where we will be the group with a red Saint Mark’s coffee mug on our table. If you have any questions about the gathering, contact Susan McDonald.
Homecoming Sunday & Ministry Fair, September 13
Homecoming Sunday celebrates the return of the Boys & Girls Choir, the Parish Choir, and the richer programmatic life of the parish. Join us for a celebratory Coffee Hour following the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. In conjunction with Coffee Hour, there will be a Ministry Fair in the Parish Hall. Various ministries of the parish will have stations staffed with helpful parishioners available to answer your questions and encourage you to explore new ways to become involved at Saint Mark’s. We hope to see you there and invite someone to visit Saint Mark’s with you!
Navigating the Book of Common Prayer, Wednesday, September 16 at 6 p.m.
The Book of Common Prayer is a wonderful resource to us as Episcopalians, but it can also be a daunting volume to use. The 20s/30s will have a crash course on the Book of Common Prayer and how to use it for various types of prayer. Dinner will be provided, and stay tuned for details on the location.
Rector Installation, Saturday, September 19, at 1 p.m.
Please make plans to attend this celebratory Mass when the Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, XVI Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, will install the Rev. Blake Sawicky as the XV Rector of Saint Mark’s Church. This Mass is when we will formally celebrate the beginning of Father Sawicky’s ministry here at the parish, and a reception will follow.
Saint Mark’s Singers, September 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Rehearsals for the Saint Mark's Singers are set to begin on September 20 at 1:30-2:45 p.m. If you've been looking for a creative outlet without a huge time commitment, this group is for you! We welcome singers of all ages and abilities - now is a great time to join! Please reach out to Dr. Thomas Gaynor for more information.
Saint Mark’s Prayer Group, Tuesday, September 22 at 7 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for quiet prayer and sharing. We pray for the intentions of those gathering and for the parish. We meet via Zoom, every 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please email Martha Ainsworth for the Zoom link.
