The Lion's Mark May-July 2022

This issue of the Lion’s Mark includes:

  • A reflection from Father Mullen on the symbolic importance of water in the life of church and our own lives.

  • An update on the Music Ministry, including information about our new Assistant Organist & Choirmaster.

  • A note from Bryan Dunnewald on how Bota con Brio (the happy hour that follows Saint Mark’s Singers rehearsals) has forged new friendships and built community within the ensemble.

  • Information about Camp Mustard Seed and its focus on learning about creation and having fun at Grumblethorpe.

  • An update from Father Moore on Neighbor Care happenings; and how the Psalms give us a language to express our anxiety at the current affairs of the world, while at the same time, equip us with hope.

  • A more detailed explanation on what is going on with the Bell Tower and Lady Chapel scaffolding.

  • 10 a.m. Forum Topics for the rest of the program year and upcoming events at Saint Mark’s.

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Daniel Russell.

The Lion's Mark March/April 2022

The issue of the Lion’s Mark includes:

  • A reflection by Father Mullen on forgiveness with insights gleaned from The Book of Forgiveness by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

  • An update on the music ministry from Robert McCormick.

  • How Bryan Dunnewald used an old-fashioned technique to recruit new members for Saint Mark’s Singers.

  • The parish’s Lenten exercise of exploring forgiveness with stones on Fridays and how you can participate.

  • A meditation on Christian Stewardship and serving on the Stewardship Committee from a committee member.

  • Thoughts from Father Moore on how the community found in Neighbor Care has served as means to soothe pandemic related loneliness and burnout.

  • 10 a.m. Forum topics for the Season of Lent.

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Daniel Russell.

At the Threshold Campaign

Saint Mark's is laying the groundwork for a major capital project that will be part of the 175th anniversary.   That project will focus on accessibility to our buildings, making more space available for programs, and continuing to advance historic preservation of our National Historic Landmark buildings.  In the near-term, we need an updated master plan so that we can finally find some solutions to challenges that have eluded us for decades, and we need to address some more immediately urgent capital repairs as well.  

The work we have to do will cost at least $650,000.  Lead gifts and other resources available to us, allow us to launch this early-stage campaign more than a third of the way toward our goal, with more than $200,000 committed. These gifts have been made in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Fr. Mullen's ordination to the priesthood, which we celebrated on December 7, 2021.

Please review the information about the campaign, and be in contact with a committee member if you'd like more information, or to make a gift.

Fr. Sean Mullen, Rector
Jay Blossom, Committee Member
Joshua Castaño, Committee Member
Amelia Schmertz, Committee Member

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Daniel Russell.

The Lion's Mark December/January 2021

This issue of The Lion’s Mark includes:

  • A reflection by Father Mullen on the relationship between science, faith, and the language of Christmas.

  • An update on the Music Ministry by Robert McCormick.

  • How Children’s Formation continues to navigate teaching children about their faith while keeping them safe in the on-going and ever-changing pandemic.

  • Details about how to prepare for Adult Baptism, Reception, and Confirmation in the spring.

  • Adult Formation programming for Advent and Christmastide.

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Daniel Russell.

The Lion's Mark August/September 2021

This issue of the Lion's Mark includes:

  • Father Mullen's vision on life of the parish and the "ramp" to what God is possibly calling us to on the other side of the pandemic.

  • Mother Frazier offers information about how children's formation could look like in the fall, while acknowledging that plans could change.

  • Robert McCormick provides an update on Saint Mark's music ministry. This includes information about an exciting new musical opportunity, the Saint Mark's Singers, directed by Bryan Dunnewald, Assistant Organist & Choirmaster.

  • Topics for the 10 a.m. Forum in the fall, exploring various themes that inform Saint Mark's work and ministry.

  • Updates about Neighbor Care happenings and a message from Father Moore.

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Daniel Russell.