This Sunday at Saint Mark's

The Feast of the Holy Cross, September 14

8 a.m. - Low Mass

A spoken service, with traditional language and sermon

Sermon by Mother Johnson

9 a.m. - Family Mass

A contemporary-language service in the Nave, with music sung by the Boy & Girl Choristers, congregational hymns, and sermon

Sermon by Father Cobb

The music for the Mass is:
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross – Malcolm Archer (b. 1952)

11 a.m. - Solemn High Mass

A contemporary-language service at the High Altar, with music sung by the Parish Choir, chant and incense, congregational hymns, and sermon

Sermon by Mother Johnson

The music for the Mass is:
Communion Service in E – Horatio Parker (1863-1919)
Let This Mind be in You – Amy Beach (1867-1944)
O Savior of the World – Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley (1825-1899)

News from Saint Mark's

Upcoming and Announcements

20s/30s PHS Beer Garden Meet-Up, Sunday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Parishioners in their 20s/30s are welcome to join friends for a time of fellowship. We will meet at the South Street pop-up garden located at 1438 South Street for food, drink, and discussion, including an overview of the exciting plans for the coming year. Feel free to stick around coffee hour and walk to South Street together as a group!

Youth Group, September 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Children 12 through 18 are welcome to join us this year for prayer, service, fellowship, and fun. Youth Group meets monthly on select Thursdays in the parish rectory. Join us for our first meeting for dinner, games, and discussion. Gabriela will share exciting plans for the year. Friends are always welcome to Youth Group!

Thursday Coffee Gathering, September 25 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.

Blessing of the Animals and Choral Evensong, Sunday, October 5 at 3:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to bring their pets for an informal blessing in the West Garden at 3:30 p.m. At 4 p.m. all will move into the church for a service of Choral Evensong sung by the Boys & Girls Choir and Parish Choir.

Newcomer Brunch, October 19 
If you are new to the parish or have been here for a while but would like to get more connected, the parish Welcome Committee invites you to our next Newcomer Brunch on October 19 at 12:30 p.m., following High Mass. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet committee and staff members. We’ll answer any questions you have about the life of the parish, our history, and ways to get involved. If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Montequin.

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