Sundays and Beyond at Saint Mark’s Cathedral Sunday, August 7- Pentecost 8 Dear Ones, What is a vacation without photographs? These days, with digital ease, I can frame and shoot quickly, discarding the images that fail to capture the moment. On Monday there was an especially beautiful sunrise in Phoenix and I took many wonderful shots including the very moment the sun peaked over Camelback Mountain. One image stood out – it was a mistake, I’m not even certain how it happened – jagged edged mountains and blazing gold and salmon streaked sky had been replaced with an ethereal view of the morning, soft, hazy, dreamy, smoky blue mountains beckoning in the distant desert sky. The image was blurred and my first instinct was to push delete but as I looked at it one more time, I couldn’t let it go – there was something mystical about it, something I knew about the desert that is so easily missed in the apparent stark and barren land – a transformative quality of light that surprises and opens one’s eyes to a different reality. A mystery, a paradox, a parable, the possibility that in this stark and often barren life, there is, as Parker Palmer reminds us, a hidden wholeness. This hidden wholeness, this image that beckons us to look more deeply at our lives and calls us to see with new eyes, is a unique gift from God. On this earth, only we humans can see in this way – the way of consciousness and introspection that is transformative. It is our greatest gift and so often squandered as we rush through this life. Over the next two months, we are hosting an international exhibit of icons and sculpture by acclaimed abstract expressionist Ludmila Pawlowska. Traditional Russian icons and Ludmila’s dramatic interpretation of them, offer us a wonderful opportunity to see with new eyes and to experience the hidden wholeness of our life together in this sacred space. The series is called Icons in Transformation and you are invited to be part of the experience. The art will engage our space and we will be engaged as a worshipping community to see with eyes of transformation. Ludmila, her husband Jan and daughter Sylvia will be with us for the next two weeks, preparing the exhibit. Many helpers and volunteers are assisting and next week we will train docents who will share Ludmila's vision with our guests. Please note that there are many opportunities to volunteer. Find more on our website at www.saintmarks.org/ComingEvents/icons.php. The Cathedral will hold these images and serve as a beacon of hope to a world that feels increasingly stark and barren. Four major events will highlight the series and Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) will be the recipient of any funds raised from the sale of art or free will offerings for work in South Sudan, Nets for Life and Wine into Water. From the Gala Opening on Saturday evening, August 13 at 7:00 PM to our interfaith event Remembering 911 to the daily rhythm of coming and going, Saint Mark’s will become a living icon for the city of Seattle, our doors open to seekers of every kind. This Sunday many changes will be obvious – to host such an exhibit is a monumental task and we will quickly discover what patterned creatures we are (see if you can find the Peace Shrine). It is a good thing to see with new eyes but remember, don’t push delete too quickly, you might miss a moment of transformation! Also this Sunday, special friend of the Cathedral and Seattle native, the Reverend Dr. Lucas Mix will preach. Lucas is both priest and an astrobiologist, serving as chaplain and adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Please welcome all our guests this Sunday! Blessings, Rebecca+ The Rev. Canon Rebecca L. McClain, Canon Missioner
Vestry Corner:
Kudos to the Wine into Water group, a word about the Rev. Joan Anthony’s forum next Sunday, a reminder from the Parish Profile Committee’s questions. All on the back cover.
Art in the Nave: Icons in Transformation August 13—October 12 Cathedral Nave A dramatic 120 piece exhibit of acclaimed Russian-Swedish expressionist Ludmila Pawlowska. Exhibit includes her own paintings and sculpture, as well as traditional icons from Russia. Learn more at www.saintmarks.org
Volunteers needed Docents (tour guides) and other projects. Training provided! Contact Heather Hodsdon at hhodsdon@ecww.org The Cathedral Shop will have icons by local iconographer Deborah Anderson, books and other items related to the exhibit available for purchase.
Oikocredit and Microfinance Informational Table Sunday, August 7, after 9 am & 11am services Back of the nave Stop by and find out more about the work of microfinance– and sign up to attend a more in depth conversation.
Update & Information Meeting Sunday, August 14, 12:30 Leffler Living Room Discussion of microfinance and Oikocredit's accomplishments in specific. Kick-off the Saint Mark's Microfinance initiative . Everyone who is interested, including current Oikocredit investors, is welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served.
This Sunday at Saint Mark’s Sunday, August 7, 2011 – 8th Sunday after Pentecost 8 am HOLY EUCHARIST Thomsen Chapel Guest Preacher: The Rev. Lucas Mix 9 am HOLY EUCHARIST Nave Guest Preacher: The Rev. Lucas Mix 10:15 am Forum: Parish Profile Committee (See back page!)
11 am HOLY EUCHARIST Nave Guest Preacher: The Rev. Lucas Mix 12:30 pm Forum: Parish Profile Committee (See back page!) 12:30 p.m. Cathedral Tour, Meet at the Baptismal Font Anyone interested in a look at the back rooms of the Cathedral, including the organ, are invited to join the group. 7 pm HOLY EUCHARIST, Thomsen Chapel Co-sponsored by Integrity, LGBT ministry of the Episcopal Church.
9:30 pm COMPLINE, The Cathedral Nave Chanted by the Compline Choir and broadcast live on KING 98.1 FM. Post-Compline organ recital by our own Cara Peterson.
Saint Mark’s Nametags– hospitality in action The easiest way to welcome visitors and newcomers to the Cathedral! Order yours at the Welcome Table today or email Liz at lsloat@saintmarks.org. Tags are $6.50.
CATHEDRAL PRAYER LIST FOR THIS WEEK To add a name to our prayer list contact 206.323.0300, ext 314 or Joniepr@msn.com. Prayer requests are listed in Sundays & Beyond for four weeks, and, if needed, they are listed in the monthly Ongoing List, which may be found in the Narthex. The Church: Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury; Katherine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop; Greg Rickel, Bishop; and the Diocesan staff; all the communities of this diocese, especially St. James, Cathlamet and St. Stephen’s, Longview; the clergy and lay staff and vestry of Saint Mark’s Cathedral; all the ministries of Saint Mark’s, especially the ministry of the Profile Committee. The World: Barack Obama, President; Christine Gregoire, Governor; Michael McGinn, Mayor of Seattle; Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations; Israel, Palestine, Pakistan, the Sudan, North Korea, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Haiti, Libya, Japan, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Norway, Syria All who serve in the armed forces and their families: Jeffrey Bates, Blake Casad, Andy Bench, Michael Toomer Postulants: Alfredo Feregrino, Laura Ellen Muglia
Gratitude Gatherings are almost over (have you been to one yet?) We’ve had about 20 events all across the region this summer, from West Seattle to Bellevue, Ballard to Capitol Hill. Guess what…there are just three Gratitude Gatherings left! We have a “maple” theme on Sunday afternoon Aug. 7—one is in Maple Leaf Park and one is in Maple Valley! The food and fun theme finishes with a flourish, with a Make-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae party on Sun. Aug. 14 in Ballard. No one is exactly sure who came up with the original idea of an ice cream sundae, but what a great idea it is! Bring your own family friendly topping, and join in the fun! Gratitude Gatherings are sponsored by Saint Mark‟s Stewardship Committee. Come to the Back of the Nave on Sunday Morning, and Sign Up! www.saintmarks.org/ComingEvents/ GratitudeGatherings2011.pdf
Bedtime to Bible Stories The joy of reading often begins in childhood. We carry a wide selection of children’s books to start your child on the path to the wonders that a book can hold. Browse our collection. If you have a title in mind that you don’t see, ask us to place a quick and easy order.
Those who have died: Marla Forsmann, Isabel McLean, Pastor Jon Nelson, Stefano Saldari, Dean Shumway, June, The Rev. Canon Mary Michael Simpson, Bagley Wright, Kay Folsom Mickel, Joyce Everett, Gregory Rue, Susan Swearingen, Inge Nilssen, and those who grieve. Those who are sick or suffering in any way in body, mind or spirit: Steven Anderson Terry Brelsford Claire Cane Sara Coe Esther Coopersmith Keri DeAngelis Joan Einecke Pastor Jami Fecher Ann Fiser Janet Forsmann
Dick Griffith Rosemary Harms Roux Harding Kevin Johnson Jacob Julien Glenda Kerr Jesse & Anna Lee Kirkland Ken Kirkpatrick The Kletsky Family Paul Luvera
Ann McDowell Scottie McKay Elsie Shelton Aase Shults Fern, Loren & Holly Shumway Stephanie Tooman Scott Tschurwald Herb Williams
THE CATHEDRAL SHOP Across the parking lot in Leffler House!
Monday–Saturday: 11a.m.–5:30p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. 206.323.1040 www.shopatsaintmarks.org
Vestry Corner on back page!
Call for Spiritual Activism: Connecting Episcopal Women Sat. August 6, 8:45 am—4 pm Epis. Church of St. Matthew/San Mateo, Auburn, WA Turn passions into actions: learn about Episcopal women’s organizations and others that are making a positive difference. Contact: Elsie Dennis 253.833.0890 or Kathleen Wright Nyhuis kathnyhuis@yahoo.com or 206.295.1801. Donations appreciated. http://circleconnections.com/circlesconnections/women-circling-the-globe-2/
From Hiroshima to Hope Sat., August 6, 6 - 9 p.m. northwest shore of Green Lake, just south of the Bathhouse Theatre, 7312 West Green Lake Dr. N., Seattle. The lantern-floating peace ceremony, now in its 26th year at Green Lake, honors the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence. Pre -event activities include lantern calligraphy and folding of peace cranes. At 7 p.m., a program of musical performances and speakers. The candle-lit lanterns are then floated on the lake at dusk.
Fast for Peace The Mideast Focus Ministry together with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invite Jews, Christians and Muslims to Fast for Peace on Sunday, Aug 7 During Ramadan join Jews, Christians, and Muslims in a day of fasting for Peace and Understanding. After a day of reflection, please join us for a short program followed by breaking of the fast. Dinner will be served at 8:35 PM (sunset) in Skinner Hall. To prepare for dinner registration is required. Register Online: http:// www.amiseattle.org/ml/ Or mideastfocus@saintmarks.org
This week and beyond! Grief Support Group Tuesday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. Pat Taylor’s office– 2d floor of Bloedel Hall. We are open to beginning new grief groups including one for people grieving for animal friends. Contact: Pat Taylor at 206.323.0300, ext. 223 or ptaylor@saintmarks.org
Transformational Travel: Potluck! Wed. Aug. 10, 7 pm Leffler Living Room You are invited to hear about our plans for travel to Nicaragua at a potluck. Penny Reid, who went on the 2010 group trip and is in Nicaragua this month, will share her enthusiasm about what it means to connect with the people of Central America through home stays, volunteering and learning Spanish. Bring along a main dish, salad, dessert or beverage and get excited as we design our itinerary & make final choices for our travel dates. More information at http:// saintmarkstravel.wordpress.com
Garden Committee Sat., Aug 13, 9am (Gardens) We invite anyone interested in getting their hands dirty while beautifying the Cathedral grounds. Bring gloves and a water bottle, if you have them.
Mission to Seafarers: Annual Benefit Luncheon Saturday, August 27 10:30 am Pier 91, aboard the Golden Princess REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 19 See our website for details or contact the Rev. David Mesenbring.
Don’t forget: next Sunday is our monthly
Hunger Offering Your contributions help 6 local programs feed the hungry and poor. Baskets will be in the back of the nave.
Sunday Vestry Forum Sunday, August 14, 12:30 pm Bloedel Hall The Rev. Canon Joan Anthony, Diocesan Canon to the Ordinary, will discuss the transition process as we continue the call for Dean #7. The Rev. Anthony will also preach that day.
Getting to know you: Newcomer Coffee Hour Sunday, Aug 14, 10:15 a.m. Meet at the font at the back of the nave. Open to anyone seeking to make connections at the Cathedral.
‘Demented Spouses’ Monday, July 15, 2 p.m. Pat Taylor’s office, 2d floor Bloedel Hall. For those who are caregivers to spouses/ partners suffering from dementia. If you are interested in this pastoral care group– or another group, please contact the Rev. Pat Taylor at 206.323.0300, ext. 223 or ptaylor@saintmarks.org.
Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests: Irene Tanabe Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 pm Cathedral Nave Our curate, the Rev. Irene Tanabe will be ordained (pending the right approvals). All members of the community are invited to attend and to celebrate with Irene and her family.
STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY FAIR is coming!!! Our annual parish party, where all the ministries of this great Cathedral display their materials, will be Sunday, September 18, 2011. The Stewardship Ministry Fair will be in Bloedel Hall after all three morning services. Plan to come share the great refreshments and be inspired for the coming year! Ministry Group Leaders should have received an email this week inviting them to organize their displays and reserve spaces. For more information, email Joyce Ramée: mavijramee@aol.com.
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Congratulations to the „Wine into Water‟ committee! On July 16, 73 people had a great time at a wine tasting at Diocesan House. The wines chosen for tasting were excellent and the food was plentiful and delicious. "Quiet Monkey Fight", an improve group, had everyone laughing and Brian Sellers-Petersen inspired all with stories about the work of Episcopal Relief and Development. To date $4,500 has been raised from the event (with a few more gifts yet to come). Saint Mark's has given a total of $10,000 to ER-D's work for clean water and sanitation– but there’s work still to do because the goal is $15,000 which would make three wells possible. Why not help the children of the parish in their ―Mile of Pennies” campaign?
Sunday Service Times See page 2 for all Sunday services & activities.
Sunday Forum with the Rev. Joan Anthony Got questions about the call process? Joan is the Canon to the Ordinary at the Diocese and works with all parishes of the Diocese in transition. On Sunday, August 14, she will be in Bloedel Hall at 12:30 to discuss and answer questions.
Weekday Service Times
From the Parish Profile Committee:
Wednesdays, 12 noon: Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel Thursdays, 7 a.m.: Eucharist in Thomsen Chapel Monday-Friday, 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer: McCaw or Thomsen Chapel Sundays and Beyond—Announcements about events and activities happening on campus, plus a weekly update and the Cathedral prayer list. It is available by electronic subscription, on our website, and in print in the nave. To submit announcements for our publications and website, go to www.saintmarks.org and click on the link for Publications & Forms/ Communications Request Form. This form will ask for all the information required. Requests are due by Monday at 5 p.m. for publication on the following Sunday. Late submissions are included on a space available basis. Announcements may be edited for space and content. SUBSCRIBE! on our website click on the "join our email lists” link at www.saintmarks.org.
Those of you around last Sunday after the 9:00 and 11:00 services saw our videographer Nell Grey hard at work doing short interviews with parishioners while others were busy filling out the questionnaires available at the back of the nave. All this will be possible again this Sunday, August 7 at 8:45 to catch the 8:00 crowd and again after the 9 and 11 on Sunday, August 14. But this week we want to call your attention to the FORUM possibilities this coming Sunday after the 9 and 11 services, and again at 6:30 on Thursday evening, Aug. 11. These occasions are great opportunities to give further feedback to the Profile Committee around a key question as we think about the qualities we are looking for in our next Dean. So here’s the question we will ponder together: Based on your experience of Saint Mark‟s in the recent past, and on your hopes for the next 3-5 years, what are the qualities you most want to see in our next Dean? Note: the more specific and thoughtful your responses at the Forum the more specific we can be as we write the Profile of the cathedral which will in turn be used as we advertise for candidates. For example, certain things we can take for granted: we want a good preacher. We want a good fundraiser. Our hope is to move beyond these generalities and –bearing in mind the self-reflection we’ve done as a parish over the past few years -explore more deeply and honestly those qualities most needed as we move into the next phase of our life together. We hope to see you there. Doug Thorpe and Phil Haas on behalf of the Profile Committee
Saint Mark’s Counseling Service We offer professional counseling tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. Safe and confidential. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call.
Kathleen Tyrrell M.S., L.M.F.T.
206.323.0339 Located in Leffler House on the south side of the parking lot.
GIVE BY TEXT! You can now make donations simply by sending a text message! Text a donation at anytime, anywhere from any cell phone or smart phone. To get started, visit www.saintmarks.org click on the ―Donate Now‖ link and complete the one-time setup (or update your existing profile).
CATHEDRAL STAFF & LEADERSHIP Canon Missioner The Rev. Canon Rebecca L. McClain Deacon The Rev. Earl Grout Senior Associate The Rev. David Mesenbring Pastoral Care Associate The Rev. Patricia Taylor Curate The Rev. Irene Tanabe Canon Musician Dr. J. Melvin Butler Clerke of the Works Alan DePuy Sexton Glenn Sands Associate Musician Brian Fairbanks Boys and Girls Choir Director Rebekah Gilmore Liturgist Becky Morrill Children & Youth Ministries Cindy Spencer Childcare Center Heather Barnum Stewardship Associate Alicia Sands Communications Director Liz Sloat Vestry Senior Warden Scott Smallwood Vestry Junior Wardens Stacy Andersen, Janet McCully 2010-2011 Vestry: Marge Anderson, Kae Eaton, Mark Eichinger-Wiese, Elsie Ford, Bob Kirkman, Leslie Miller, Walter Stuteville, Hunter Tynes and Roger Valdez; and Diocesan Representatives: the Rev. Patty Baker, Dale Ramerman and The Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick