This Sunday at Saint Mark's

The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare), March 8

8 a.m. - Low Mass

A spoken service, with traditional language and sermon.

Sermon by Father Sawicky

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 Mother Dure

The music for the Mass is:
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Unto the Hills - Caleb Burhans (b.1980)

10 a.m. - Formation for all ages

11 a.m. - Choral 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 Father Sawicky

The music for the Mass is:
Missa Brevis in F minor - Healey Willan (1880-1968)
The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Edward Bairstow (1874-1946)
Jesus So Lowly - Harold Friedell (1905-1958)

Lenten Prayer Devotions

Centering Prayer, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting February 25
All are invited to pray in the Lady Chapel as we are present with God in silence. Instruction and/or guidance will be offered for those who desire it.  If you have never done centering prayer before, this will be an opportunity to learn.  Please reach out to Mother Dure with any questions.

Stations of the Cross, Fridays after Evening Prayer, starting February 27
Fridays in Lent are days of special devotion. At Saint Mark’s it’s our custom to walk the Stations of the Cross, after Evening Prayer on Fridays in Lent, and we’ll continue that practice this year. Evening Prayer is said at 5:30 p.m. with Stations following.

Parish-Wide Lenten Practice

To Known and Be Known: A Parish Lenten Discipline
This Lent, the parish is invited to enter into a shared Lenten discipline of helping Father Sawicky to get to know us, us know Father Sawicky, and hopefully getting to know others at the parish better in the process. You are invited to take part in practices that help Father Sawicky know us by name and face and are welcome to attend gatherings for shared conversation. To find out how you can participate, click below.

Lenten Formation

Adult Forum: How to Be a Christian in the Midst of Crisis
These are anxious and uncertain times, and many of us are asking how we are to respond as Christians—how to move forward together amid disagreement, how to face injustice, and how to manage the intense emotions stirred by our national life. This Lent, our Sunday Adult Forum at 10 a.m. will offer thoughtful, collaborative discussion grounded in the Gospel of Matthew and guided by the witness of theologians, leaders, and activists, as we discern how we are called to act, individually and together. For more information, including session topics, please check the Adult Forum page.

Lenten Book Study, March 19 at 7 p.m.
All are welcome to a book study of Richard Rohr’s latest book, “The Tears of Things,” examining the writing of the Hebrew prophets and its relevance for our time.  Rohr writes, “When we lack self-knowledge, we will unconsciously project our disliked and unknown self upon others, condemning them for the very faults we share.”  Join us at the rectory to discuss!  For more information, please get in touch with Mother Dure.

Parish Lenten Retreat, March 21 at 9 a.m.
The 20s/30s group will host a half-day Lenten retreat for the broader parish. We will explore practices of peace, compassion, forgiveness, and faith in the midst of anxiety and fear. A light breakfast and snacks will be provided. For more information, please contact Mother Dure or Eddie Smith.

News from Saint Mark's

Upcoming and Announcements

Thursday Coffee Gathering, March 26 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.

Saint Mark’s Singer Concert, Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m.
The Saint Mark’s Singers are hard at work preparing for their upcoming performance of Mozart’s Requiem. It is a moving masterwork that spans the gamut of emotional and musical expression. The soloist lineup features Parish Choir members Rachael Lipson, Priscilla Braithwaite, Brian Alvarez, and Charlie Moore, and it will be accompanied by our Organ Scholar, Sarah Palmer. Free entry, and reception to follow.

Newcomer Brunch, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Parlor
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 March 22 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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