The San Marco Chamber Music Society Features Ruxandra Marquardt Sunday April, 26th at 7 PM

Ruxandra Marquardt

This concert features Ms. Marquardt playing the Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor by J.S. Bach

Other works include: Fantasy Quartet by E.J. Moeran (Eric Olson, oboe)

Music by Telemann

A surprise world premiere!

The concert is free and all are invited!

Holy Week 2009 at St. Mark's

Holy Week began with the Palm Sunday procession from All Saints Episcopal Church with All Saints and Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church. The handbell choirs from the three churches joined together to play the prelude, then we processed around All Saints singing "Ride On, King Jesus."
Wednesday brought the conclusion of the "Stones" series preached by Pastor Dow and Pastor Peacock for our midweek Lenten worship.

Maundy Thursday began with Confession and Forgiveness, followed by a footwashing service, Holy Communion, and the stripping of the altar.

Good Friday saw a Stations of the Cross service at noon, and a living Stations of the Cross in the nave at 7 p.m. The latter featured actors in biblical dress reenacting the stations of the cross in tableau with music by the Festival Choir.

Saturday night was the Easter Vigil which brought the display of six panels depicting the six lessons from the Old Testament that we heard that night. The "Creation" panel was done by students and graduates of St. Mark's Ark. The "Flood" panel was done by the One Light Singles' Ministry group. Lauren S. did "Ezekiel and the Valley of Dry Bones." Thanks to all of our artists, and to Bob W. for building the panels and hanging them. Music for the service was done by the Renaissance Men, St. Mark's Ringers, Kingdom Choir, and the Festival Choir.

Easter Sunday featured accompaniment of the hymns by organ and the Lion's Brass. The St. Mark's Ringers played Michael Helman's "Variations on Hyfrydol," and the Festival Choir sang Randall Thompson's "Alleluia."

Christ is risen indeed!

Easter Vigil Saturday April, 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The story of Jonah and the big fish is a classic tale about God's grace. The Old Testament is full of stories like this one: The Creation, The Great Flood, and The Valley of Dry Bones to name a few. Come to the Easter vigil to hear these stories again, illuminated by poetry, drama, art and music. The artwork pictured shows just two of six pieces (approximately 5 feet x 3 feet) that will adorn the nave for our vigil celebration.

Bring a bell (any size, color, pitch) to ring during the Gospel Acclamation as we celebrate our Lord's resurrection. Music, hymns, preaching, baptism, and holy communion will all be part of this annual celebration. Come and bring a friend!