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Spring 2014, Vol. 71, No. 3 Seattle, Washington
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aint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
tories of ministry. Photo credit Kevin C. Johnson
Greetings from the Dean
Welcome Inspire Serve Transform
Photos in this issue were primarily taken by Kevin Johnson and Liz Sloat
The Very Rev. Steve Thomason, Dean; Liz Sloat, Editor The Rubric is a publication of Saint Mark’s Cathedral that looks at who we are as a community: as a parish, as a cathedral for the Diocese of Olympia, as Episcopalians, and as Christians. We take time to look at and celebrate all aspects of who we are. Please contact Liz Sloat, at lsloat@saintmarks.org or 206.323.0300, ext. 219 if you have an idea for an article or are interested in volunteering. Subscribe by email at www.saintmarks.orgclick on the link "Join Our Email Lists". Subscribe by: US Mail: send your address by email to rubric@saintmarks.org or contact Liz at 206.323.0300, ext. 219.
Sunday Service Times 8 a.m. Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel 9 a.m. Eucharist in the Nave 11 a.m. Eucharist in the Nave 5 p.m. Choral Evensong in the Nave 7 p.m. Contemplative Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel 9:30 p.m. Compline in the Nave, chanted by the Compline Choir and broadcast live on KING 98.1 FM
CONTENTS Weekday Service Times Tuesdays, 7:15 pm Centering Prayer in Thomsen Chapel Wednesdays, 12 noon Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel Thursdays, 12noon Contemplative Prayer in the McCaw Chapel Thursdays, 7 a.m. Holy Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday in McCaw or Thomsen Chapel For more information about Worship at Saint Mark's, please go to http://www.saintmarks. org/Worship/ worship.php
The Rubric The Very Rev. Steve Thomason, Dean; Liz Sloat, Editor The Rubric is published quarterly by Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. If you are interested in writing for the Rubric, have a suggestion for an article, or just want to offer feedback, please contact the editor at rubric@saintmarks.org. To receive a printed, U.S. posted version of this electronic format, please submit your request with name and mailing address to rubric@saintmarks.org or to The Rubric, c/o Saint Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102-4398.
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Building for Ministry
Saint Mark’s Prepares for Capital Campaign
— by Maria Coldwell, Junior Warden
Campaign Co-Chairs, John and Carol Hoerster
Honorary Co-Chairs, (top) The Rt. Rev. Cabby & Hyde Tennis; (bottom) Mary Coon & Mel Butler
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The Design Process has Started - by Walter Stuteville, co-chair, Design Committee wstuteville@comcast.net
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Practicing Practicing Faith Faith
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Flowers are a Great Gift
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Working together to care for our community:
PASTORAL CARE
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Excerpts from a Sermon preached by The Very Rev. Steve Thomason, Dean and Rector on Sunday, March 2 (Feast of the Transfiguration tr.)
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Photo credit Liz Sloat
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ICON: The Transfiguration (Spaso Preobrazhensky Monastery, Yaroslavl, ca 1516) www.patrickcomerford.com/2011/04/ transfiguration-finding-meaning-in.html
Dr. Peter Hallock remembered for bringing Compline and Flentrop to Cathedral.
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Around the Diocese, Meet the Dean
THEOLOGY
ON
TAP
creating conversation over beer
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Mardi Gras
Saint Mark’s Musicians perform Bach’s Cantata 106
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Episcopal Preaching Foundation
Charter for Compassion conference brings TED winner Karen Armstrong and the Rev. Joan Brown Campbell to campus.
Alleluia, he is risen! -
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Working for Long Term Change
To our friends at Saint Marks: Thank you so much for the latest hunger offering donation. Wow! This was the largest donation from St. Marks in over 15, generous years. And we are happy to announce that for the rest of 2014, 100% of your offerings will go directly to purchase food for Food Bank clients. THANK YOU!! Mason Lowe, Downtown Food Bank 16
Celebrating the Spirit of the Diocese of Olympia
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Author Reading and Book Signing
THE CATHEDRAL SHOP at Saint Mark’s The "out of the ordinary" shop for all of your gift-giving needs. You'll be surprised at our wide selection. of books, CD's, jewelry, gifts and greeting cards all offered in a warm friendly atmosphere. Across the parking lot in Leffler House. Monday–Saturday: 11am–5:30pm Sunday: 9 am–1 pm
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The "out of the ordinary" shop for all of your gift-giving needs. You'll be surprised at our wide selection. of books, CD's, jewelry, gifts and greeting cards all offered in a warm friendly atmosphere. Shop Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 206.323.1040 shopatsaintmarks.org
Saint Mark's Counseling Service Located on the second floor of Leffler House, we offer professional counseling: * Spirituality * Career issues * Relationship Concerns * Pre & Post Marital/Union Counseling * Major Life Cycle Transitions * Grief & Trauma * Anxiety/Depression Together we tailor therapy to meet your specific needs and goals. Safe and confidential. Sliding scale fee is available. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call Kathleen Tyrrell M.S., L.M.F.T.,
206.323.0339
Saint Mark’s Cathedral 1245 10th Ave E Seattle, WA 98102