Cathedral Book Shop: Water and Spirit We’re entering the season of irises and peonies and Pentecost, the ‘long green season’ of the Church year, during which our lectionary explores life after the Ascension of Jesus and considers what it might mean to be “born of water and Spirit.” is Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Holy Trinity, a mystery if there ever was one; weekly we proclaim our belief in “Father, Son and Holy Spirit,” but most of us would have some difficulty explaining in our own words just how God operates! Yet, beyond words, we do have ways of understanding such things, and one of them is the act of Holy Baptism, in which we are symbolically washed, ‘”sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever” – an action that speaks louder than words. Many Christians, especially in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, have contemplated the mystery of the Trinity as depicted in icons. One of the best known was created in the 15th century by Andrei Rublev, who depicted the three angels that visited Abraham as an allegory for Father, Son and Spirit, and who inspired many subsequent depictions of this theme in icon form and in written meditations. Our participation in liturgical actions such as Baptism and Eucharist, and our openness to the gifts of silent contemplation, affirm that knowledge of God (in all God’s persons) often comes from sources beyond words, just as poetry and art can convey truth beyond scientific description. So if you are preparing to “welcome the newly baptized,” the Book Shop can help with a greeting card or Book of Common Prayer or a small gift; and if your Pentecost season is taking a contemplative turn, we offer a large selection of icons. But that’s only the beginning: however you’re traveling your spiritual journey, or sharing in someone else’s, we have many treasures to assist you; come and see… WX2015 - Why Christian?: Saint Mark’s Cathedral, September 18th and 19th is fall, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral will host the Why Christian? conference, which brings together ‘a group of storytellers who make us want to be Christians.’ rough both large and small group sharing, participants will explore the content and practice of Christian faith in the 21st century. In addition to event organizers, Rachel Held Evans and Nadia Bolz-Weber, participants will hear from eleven other voices from across the country. To learn more about the conference, or to register to attend, visit www.whychristian. net. e cost is $99. More conversation will be forthcoming regarding possible points of connection between the WX2015 conference and the life and mission of St. Mark’s Cathedral. In addition to the Friday and Saturday conference, St. Mark’s is fortunate to welcome the In addition to the Friday and Saturday conference, St. Mark’s is fortunate to welcome the Rev. Winnie Varghese, one of the conference presenters, to preach during our 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. liturgies on Sunday, September 20th. We’re excited to be part of this great gathering and are proud to offer our gifts of hospitality to ensure its success! Sunday at Saint Mark’s Baptisms - e Rev. Siri Hustad at [email protected] Cathedral Book Shop - [email protected] Godly Play - Monica Kruger at [email protected] Funerals - e Rev. Siri Hustad at [email protected] Home Eucharist - Dr. Helen E. Hansen at [email protected] Membership - Mary Lusk at [email protected] Pastoral Care - Dr. Helen E. Hansen at [email protected] Sacred Music - Canon Musician Raymond Johnston at [email protected] Weddings - Christine Slater at [email protected] Youth Ministry - Stacey Olson at [email protected] Cathedral Council Senior Warden: Warren Maas (wmaas@projectpathfinder.org) Junior Warden: Jim Huber ([email protected]) Treasurer: Brian C Myers ([email protected]) Coucil Clerk: Iris Key ([email protected]) Welcoming: Linda Brandt ([email protected]) Cathedral Life: Matthew Brown ([email protected]) and Sarah Nowlin ([email protected]) Property: Prentice Beadell ([email protected]) and Kathleen Murphy ([email protected]) Pastoral Care: Melody Herbst ([email protected]) Formation: George Ewing ([email protected]) Spiritual Life: Dwayne Purrington ([email protected]) Outreach: Louise Simons ([email protected]) Worship: Emmanuel Wilson ([email protected]) ECMN Chapter: Veronica Guevara ([email protected]) Stewardship: Richard Helling ([email protected]) Communications: Betsy Hsiao ([email protected]) Human Resources: Susan Lynx (Info@sunflowersmassage.com) Governance: Fred Morrison ([email protected]) Generations Inez Bergquist ([email protected]) Special Needs: (parishioners in boldface) Roxie Markie, Ollie Rose Olsen, Young- ja Lee (wife Han Lee), Al Johnson, Patricia Jacobs, Mikiesha Earney, Mike Murphy (family of Kathy Matt), Jennie Matt (daughter of Kathy Matt), Helena Bedell (mother of Wachen Anderson), Ann Peters, Mary Beth Branca (sister of Ann Maas), Tina Smith Reckamp, David Karges, Family and friends of Wes, Jason Rains (son-in-law of Gay Clapp), Steve Johnson (cousin of the Rev. Roger Franzen), Susan Nygren, Peggy Larson, Whitney McFarland, Bernadine Martin (friend of Louise Simons), Kate Christensen (friend of Louise Simons), Helena Bedell, Jason Rains (son-in-law of Gay Clapp). We Pray for the Departed: Chris Hoffman (friend of Jan Dougherty), Carolyn Russell (former Youth Choir Director), and Gladys Norgard (mother of the Rev. David Norgard). We Celebrate and Welcome our New Members: Jeff Brockmann, Nora Brockmann, David Bunch, Denise Bunch, Caitlyn Childe, Kerry Childe, Josh Cojerean, Brooke DeWaard, Jack DeWaard, Oliver DeWaard, Sonja DeWaard, Ellie Favell, Diana Fraser, Cindy Jackson, Michael Jonas, Caroline Martin, Joy Martin, Oliver Martin, Coltrane Page, Delilah Page, Ella Page, Joey Page, Rachel Page, Sajon Page, Jessica Sundell, Shane Swanson, Penelope Warren, Nathan Welty, Cynthia Youtz, Greg Youtz. Birthdays: • May 31: Catherine Henne, Katie Hennessy • June 1: Tony Patterson • June 2: Nancy Hirshrield, Linda Schelin, Harrison Boden • June 3: Dana Dickson • June 5: Asahel Cooper • June 6: Connie Donnelly, Brian Crist, Karen Sandness To add someone to this list, please contact the Cathedral office at 612-870-7800 or e-mail [email protected]. Prayers + Passages Weekly Highlights Contacts Welcome to Saint Mark’s! We are glad to see you this Sunday and hope your time with us will be inspiring. Below you will find some of the many ministries available to help you fully enjoy your experience. Please seek out our ushers, greeters (yellow sashes), clergy, or parishioners with questions and for assistance - we are always happy to help. Connect! Want to learn more about Saint Mark’s? We would love to answer your questions. Look for the “Connect” card in your pew and share with us your questions and interests. Drop the card off in our collection plate, with an usher, or at our office. We look forward to connecting with you! Children in Worship and Play Children are welcome to attend worship service - we love the life that they bring! If families prefer, there is a staffed nursery for children 3 and younger available on the second floor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We also have age-appropriate Gospel activity sheets and crayons at each doorway, with a variety of children’s books located in baskets at the front of the nave. Welcome New Members Welcome to our new members, each wearing a small flower to signify their role on this Sunday. ey are making a commitment to membership, which includes regular worship and support of Saint Mark’s mission and ministries with their individual gifts. Please join us after each service as we celebrate these our newest family members. (You may find the names of our new members in Prayers + Passages section.) Children’s Worship is is a participatory worship service specially created for children ages 3rd grade and younger with music, Bible stories, and prayers. Children are invited to join a procession to the Whipple Chapel at the 10:30 a.m. service and rejoin their families at the Peace. Spring Picnic Potluck Have lunch at the Cathedral on Sunday May 31st! Get to know others, meet newcomers, and enjoy fun activities for all ages. e casual lunch will immediately follow the 10:30 a.m. service - outside. Conversation, games, activities, grilled food, and bouncy house (weather permitting). In case of rain, the party will move indoors. Cathedral Tours To learn about the history, art and architecture of Saint Mark’s, gather near the pulpit after the 10:30 a.m. service for a guided tour. T-coil Hearing Assistance in Nave T-coil hearing assistance is available (in front 2/3 of pews) by turning your hearing aid to the T (telephone) position. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral - 519 Oak Grove Street - Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-870-7800 - ourcathedral.org The Weekly W rapper SAINT MARK’S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL May 31, 2015 New Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-2pm - and Sunday mornings. Saint Mark’s Book Shop