This Week at Saint Mark's

The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, November 9

8 a.m. - Low Mass

A spoken service, with traditional language and sermon

Sermon by Father Cobb

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:
Eternal Light – Richard Shephard (1949-2021)

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 Cobb

The music for the Mass is:
Communion Service in C and F – Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Amazing Grace – Ēriks Ešenvalds (b.1977)
Give Us the Wings of Faith – Ernest Bullock (1890-1979)

News from Saint Mark's

Upcoming and Announcements

Modified Parish Office Schedule, Tuesday, November 11
The parish office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. There will be Low Mass at 10 a.m., but no other liturgies or programming.

20s/30s Friendsgiving Dinner, Tuesday, November 11 at 7 p.m.
Join us for a festive potluck supper in the Rectory. We’ll take care of the turkey! Potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pie, or a side of your choice would be much appreciated. Please be in touch with Gabriela Montequin about what you plan to bring.

Thursday Coffee Gathering, November 13 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.

Book Study of Dominion by Tom Holland, Friday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss of British historian Tom Holland’s view that all western civilization is indebted to Christianity for its human values, and that even “atheists are swimming in Christian waters.”  The book is long —over 600 pages— so save the date now and get reading! A light dinner will be served, in the rectory, and the discussion led by Mother Dure.  If you have questions about the book study, please contact her.

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