This Sunday at Saint Mark's

The Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost, October 20

8 a.m. - Low Mass

A spoken service, with traditional language and sermon

Sermon by Father Cobb

9 a.m. - Family Mass

An in-person, contemporary-language service, with music sung by the Boys & Girls Choir, congregational hymns, and sermon

Sermon by Mother Johnson

The music for the Mass is:
Sing, My Soul, His Wondrous Love - Sarah MacDonald (b.1968)

10 a.m. - Christian Formation for all ages

Adult Forum Series: Exploring the History of Saint Mark’s

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 Father Cobb

The music for the Mass is:
Missa Eliensis - Arthur Wills (1926-2020)
Behold, O God, Our Defender - Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Love Bade Me Welcome - David Hurd (b.1950)

News from Saint Mark's

Upcoming and Announcements

Modified Parish Office Schedule, Monday, October 14

The parish office will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day. There will be Low Mass at 10 a.m., but no other liturgies or programming.

Newcomer Brunch, Sunday October 20 at 10 a.m.

The Saint Mark’s staff is excited to welcome our newcomers to a time of fellowship. Whether you’ve joined us recently or have been here for many months and are interested in furthering your connection, we’re excited to have you. The clergy and staff will answer any questions and introduce you to all that is available to you and your family. Brunch will be held between services at 10 a.m. in the Rectory Parlor. If you have any questions, please reach out to Gabriela Montequin. 

All Hallows’ Eve, Thursday, October 31 at 5:30 p.m.
Families and children are welcome to stop by Saint Mark’s for a short liturgy and candy before heading out to trick-or-treat. The liturgy will feature lesser known and fantastical biblical readings such as King Saul & the Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:3-25), prayers, and appropriately spooky music. Mr. Meineke will bring choristers to join us and costumes are encouraged!

All Saints’ Day, Solemn High Mass, Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m.
All Saints’ Day is one of the principal feasts of the church year and when we acknowledge the light that shines through the Saints!

All Souls’ Day, Solemn Requiem Mass, Saturday, November 2 at 11 a.m.
On All Souls’ Day we remember all those whose lives and memories are dear to us. The Parish Choir will be joined by the Boy & Girl Choristers to sing Gabriel Faure’s charming setting of the Requiem texts.

Choral Evensong & Benediction, Sunday, November 3 at 4 p.m.
Join us for a sung liturgy of prayers, scripture, and music sung by the Parish Choir. The Canticles will be the Second Service by William Bryd, the anthem will be The Beatitudes by Arvo Pärt, along with music of Josquin des Prez and William Smith. There will be prayers for our nation and the upcoming election as part of this liturgy.

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Season of Stewardship 2024

Saint Mark’s Stewardship Committee is thrilled to invite you to embark on a unique and meaningful pilgrimage of faith this stewardship season. The pilgrimage will center around intentional prayers for Saint Mark’s: its place in our lives, our neighborhood, the church, and the world, and how we can be good stewards of its legacy and future. 

For six weeks–beginning on Monday, October 7, and culminating with Commitment Sunday on November 17–please join us in setting and tracking personal goals for your pilgrimage. A pilgrimage can take a lot of shapes! You can count steps or miles walking, running, or biking. You can count hours spent in prayer at home. You can count stitches stitched in meditative needlepoint. You can count minutes spent in Rittenhouse Square prayerfully discussing Saint Mark’s with a friend. The critical thing about a pilgrimage is that it is a time to carry special intentions for oneself and others. More details on tracking below.

The Stewardship Committee is offering guided group walks and resources for individual prayerful pilgrimage–available at the beginning of October–for you to take with you on your pilgrimage and instructions for tracking your pilgrim progress. We invite you to consider journeying in various ways: alone, with a friend, and/or by joining us at a series of group walks.

Plan to join us on Commitment Sunday, November 17, when we will celebrate the annual renewal of our financial commitment to Saint Mark’s, and reveal the total miles and hours spent together in our shared pilgrimage!

Group Pilgrimage Walks

Please register for the walk you would like attend.

Saturday, October 12 at 9:30 a.m.
FDR Park, Roosevelt Park Loop (1.8 miles)

Saturday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Wissahickon Walk (5 miles)

Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m.
Saint Mark’s Church Interior Pilgrimage

Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m.
Labyrinth Walk and Quiet Day at St. Paul’s Chestnut Hill

Sunday, October 27 at 1 p.m.
Rittenhouse Square-area Houses of Worship Walk (1 mile)

Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m.
The Woodlands (1 mile)

Personal Goal Pilgrimage Tracking

Locust Street Lions on the Strava App
Saint Mark’s has started an activity tracking team via the Strava app. This is a place where you can log your details of your time spent in intentional physical activity. Please sign up by clicking below. If you have questions about joining, please contact Addie Peyronnin.

Other Activities
If physical activities are not the best fit for you, please choose another activity that fits with your hobbies and interests. The important thing is to be intentional with your time and energy through prayer and meditation. Keep track of your progress in a method that works for you because we are excited to hear about your own personal pilgrim’s progress!

Saint Mark's Summer Camp

Choir & Music Camp - July 22-26, 2024

Schola - Ages 3-7

Daily from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Spend a week with professional musicians, teachers, and faithful volunteers, exploring the wonders of music. The week includes voice lessons, Bible stories, games, craft projects, and more. Lunch and snacks provided. Extended care 8-9:30 a.m. for additional fee.

Early registration by July 1: $60
Regular registration after July 1: $75

Choir Camp - Ages 7 +

Daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Experience award-winning choral training in the English cathedral tradition for girls & boys with unchanged voices along with other fun children’s activities. Lunch and snacks provided. Extended care from 8-9:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. for additional fee.

Early registration by July 1: $175
Regular registration after July 1: $225

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