The Lion's Mark August/September 2022

This issue of the Lion’s Mark includes:

• A reflection by Father Mullen on how the periodic reconstruction of our buildings can serve as a metaphor for the periodic reconstruction of our faith as well.

• An update on the Music Ministry and plans for the fall from Mr. Robert McCormick.

• Mother Frazier outlines how children’s formation will more intentionally focus around holy scripture in the fall and the restructuring of the children’s formation classes, including the creation of a new formation class for high school students called Compass.

• A Q&A article with Saint Mark’s new Assistant Organist & Choirmaster, Thomas Gaynor.

• Hyacinth Iversen, Ministry Resident for Outreach, discusses changing trends in the demographics the Food Cupboard serves, and how this ministry is evolving to best meet our clients’ needs.

• Details about our upcoming Season of Stewardship, centered around the Saint Mark’s garden.

• Adult Forum topics for the month of September.

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.