This Week at Saint Mark's

The Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist, Thursday, April 25

6 p.m. - Solemn High Mass

Sermon by Mother Johnson

The music for the Mass is:
Introit: Sapientiam sanctorum: Tone VII
Saint Mark Mass – David Hurd (b. 1950) *premiere
Psalm 2 Anglican Chant: Ivor Atkins
For lo, I raise up – Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Except the Lord build the house – Anthony Caesar (1924-2018)

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

The Feast of St. Mark, the Evangelist, Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m.
As part of the 175th anniversary of the founding of the parish, we will keep our patronal feast day with a Solemn High Mass. The liturgy will feature the world premiere of a Mass setting by David Hurd, composed for the occasion, sung by the Parish Choir and Boy & Girl Choir. Bishop Bill Franklin will preside from the throne during Mass. There will be a time for celebration and hospitality following the Mass. Please plan to attend and help Saint Mark’s continue to celebrate 175 years of ministry on Locust Street!

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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.