This Sunday at Saint Mark's

The Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22

8 a.m. - Low Mass

A spoken service, with traditional language and a sermon.

Sermon by Mother Dure

9 a.m. - Family Mass

A contemporary-language service in the Nave, with music sung by the Boy & Girl Choristers, congregational hymns, and a sermon.

Sermon by Father Sawicky

The music for the Mass is:
Ex Ore Innocentium - John Ireland (1879-1962)

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 a sermon.

Sermon by Mother Dure

The music for the Mass is:
Communion Service in Mode III – George Oldroyd (1886-1951)
Greater Love Hath No Man - John Ireland (1879-1962)
Ich weiß daß mein Erlöser lebt - Johann Michael Bach (1648 - 1694)

Holy Week at Saint Mark's

Palm Sunday, March 29

8 a.m. - Low Mass

A spoken service, with traditional language and a sermon.

Sermon by Mother Dure

9 a.m. - Family Mass
A contemporary-language service in the Nave, with music sung by the Boy & Girl Choristers, congregational hymns, and a sermon.

Sermon by Mother Johnson

The music for Mass is:
Stabat Mater - Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736)

11 a.m. - Solemn High Mass

A contemporary-language service at the High Altar, with music sung by the Parish Choir, chant and incense, congregational hymns, and a sermon.

Sermon by Mother Dure

The music for Mass is:
Missa Brevis - Jackson Hill (b. 1941)
Ingrediente Domino - George Malcom (1917-1998)
Solus ad victimam - Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988) 
O Mortal Man - trad. English, arr. John Scott (1956-2015)

Wednesday in Holy Week: The Office of Tenebrae, April 1 at 7 p.m.

A liturgy of Psalms, shadows, and singing

The music for the Office is:
Tenebrae Responsories - Tomás Luis de Victoria (c.1548-1611)

 Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m.

Choral High Mass with Foot-washing, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Stripping of the Altars, and Vigil before the Blessed Sacrament

Sermon by Father Sawicky

The music for Mass is:
Communion Service in C (Kyrie & Gloria) - John Ireland (1879-1962)
Missa Cantuariensis, Op. 59 (Sanctus & Benedictus, Agnus Dei) - Edmund Rubbra (1901-1986)
Anthems at the Mandatum - Nicholas White (b. 1967)
Ubi caritas - Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
A Litany - William Walton (1902-1983)
Tantum ergo - Déodat de Séverac (1873-1921)

Good Friday, April 3 at 12 Noon

Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday and Mass of the Pre-Sanctified

Sermon by Mother Johnson

The music for the liturgy is:
The Passion According to Saint John - Plainsong & Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
Christus factus est - Felice Anerio (1560-1614)
Reproaches - Victoria
Crux fidelis - John IV, King of Portugal (1604-1656)
Crucifixus à 6 - Antonio Lotti (1667-1740)

Easter Eve, Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m.

The Great Vigil of Easter and First Mass of Easter
Festal Reception to follow

Sermon by Mother Dure

The music for Mass is:
Messe Salve Regina - Yves Castagnet (b.1964)
Sing Ye to the Lord - Edward Bairstow (1874-1946)
Rise up, my love - Healey Willan (1880-1968) 

Easter Day, April 5

8 a.m. - Low Mass

Sermon by Father Sawicky

9 a.m. - Family Mass

Sermon by Mother Dure

The music for Mass is:
Most glorious Lord of life - William Harris (1883-1973)

11 a.m. - Solemn High Mass

Sermon by Father Sawicky

The music for Mass is:
Communion Service “Collegium Regale” - Herbert Howells (1892-1983)
Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem - Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Surrexit Christus hodie - Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)

News from Saint Mark's

Upcoming and Announcements

Thursday Coffee Gathering, March 26 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.

Newcomer Brunch, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Parlor
If you are new to the parish or have been here for a while but would like to get more connected, the parish Welcome Committee invites you to our next Newcomer Brunch on March 22 at 12:30 p.m., following High Mass. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet committee and staff members. We’ll answer any questions you have about the life of the parish, our history, and ways to get involved. If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Montequin.

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