This Sunday at Saint Mark's

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 1

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

Sermon by Mother Dure

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 Sawicky

The music for the Mass is:
Communion Service in G – Craig Phillips (b.1961)
Jubilate (Collegium Regale) – Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
O Sacrum Convivium – Stephanie Martin (b.1962)

The Eve of the Presentation of Our Lord (Candlemas)

4 p.m. - Solemn Evensong & Benediction

Sung by the Boys & Girls Choir and Parish Choir

The music for the Office is:
Senex pueram à 4 – William Byrd (c. 1543-1623)
Preces and Responses – John Reading (? - 1692)
Evening Canticles (Third Service) – Philip Moore (b.1943)
When to the Temple Mary Went - Johann Eccard (1553-1611)
O salutaris Hostia – Malcolm Archer (b. 1952)

News from Saint Mark's

Upcoming and Announcements

Saint Mark's Prayer Group: Tuesday, January 26, at 7 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for quiet prayer and sharing. We pray for the intentions of those gathering and for the parish. We meet via Zoom, every 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please email Martha Ainsworth for the Zoom link.

Soup Making Session, Thursday, January 29 from 8 am. to 11 a.m.
The Saturday Soup Bowl feeds approximately 140 guests each Saturday, and it takes many gallons of soup to feed those folks! The parish is now hosting group soup making sessions in the parish kitchen for folks to drop in to assist with chopping, stirring, and storing soup. We will provide the ingredients and utensils, just bring yourself and a can-do attitude! If you would like to help, please contact Kenny Pearlstein.

Thursday Coffee Gathering, January 29 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.

Welcoming Father Sawicky
Father Sawicky will celebrate his first Sunday at Saint Mark’s on February 1. We hope that you will plan on attending this Sunday to meet him and his family.  He will greet parishioners following 8 a.m. Low Mass, be present at 9 a.m. Family Mass, and will preach and celebrate at 11 a.m. High Mass There will be a festive Coffee Hour following Family Mass and High Mass in the morning. 

Solemn Evensong & Benediction for the Eve of the Presentation, February 1 at 4 p.m.
Our principal observance of the Presentation (Candlemas) will take place at Evensong & Benediction when we have the Blessing of Candles for the parish to use for the year. There will be a potluck in the Parish Hall following Evensong & Benediction. Please plan to show off your culinary skills by bringing something! If you need guidance, bring something based on the beginning letter of your last name: A-I: Main dish, J-R: Side dish, S-Z: Dessert.

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