This Sunday at Saint Mark's

The Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 28

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, with music sung by the Boy & Girl Choristers, congregational hymns, and sermon

Sermon by Mother Mazur

10 a.m. - Christian Formation for all ages

Topics for the 10 a.m. Adult Forum and details for children’s formation

11 a.m. - Choral High Mass

An in-person and live-streamed, contemporary-language service, with music sung by the Parish Choir, chant and incense, congregational hymns, and sermon

Sermon by Mother Johnson

The music for the Mass is:
Missa brevis “The Road to Emmaeus” – Judith Bingham (b. 1952)
Psalm 22 Anglican Chant: Andrew Seivewright
I am the true vine – Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. 1921)                                     
We Shall Walk through the Valley – Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989)         

News from Saint Mark's

Upcoming and Announcements

Rogation Sunday, May 5
The Sixth Sunday after Easter is kept as a Rogation Day, and is when we give thanks to God for our gardens and ask his blessing on them. Join us to give thanks for our verdant witness to the City of Philadelphia at the end of the 9 a.m. Family Mass and 11 a.m. Choral High Mass.

Choral Evensong & Benediction, May 5 at 4 p.m.
Join us for a sung liturgy of prayers, scripture, and music sung by the Parish Choir. Benediction is a time for adoration of Our Lord’s Real Presence in the Sacrament. The Canticles will be St. Paul’s Service by Herbert Howells, along with music of Kenneth Leighton, James MacMillan, and Malcolm Archer.

Feast of the Ascension, Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m.
Ascension Day is one of the major feasts of the church year, when we remember our Lord’s ascension to the right hand of the Father, where even now he reigns. We will keep this feast with a Choral High Mass at 7 p.m., followed by a time of hospitality.

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Holy Week and Easter

The Lion's Mark September 2023

This issue of the Lion’s Mark includes:

• Father Mullen uses the text and imagery of the Saint Mark’s banner as a source of inspiration and call for renewal within the church.

• Updates on the Saint Mark’s Music Ministry, including details about the new organ console installation.

• An update on the important preservation work taking place on the Lady Chapel

• Details about the return of Children’s Formation for Fall 2023.

• 10 a.m. Adult Forum topics for September and October.

The Lion's Mark June/July 2023

This issue of the Lion’s Mark includes:

• Father Mullen explores Saint Mark’s inception and construction in the context of the Oxford Movement and how these principles from the parish’s founding can still guide its future.

• An exciting announcement about historic preservation work to begin soon on the Lady Chapel.

• Save the date for the 175th anniversary gala on February 9, 2024!

• An update on the music ministry at the end of the program year.

• Saint Mark’s Singers summer bota events. Come for a brief rehearsal, stay for the fellowship.

• Summer programming and events in the life of the parish.

• Articles and updates from members of the staff.