The Weekly Connector

May 1, 2026

We have shifted our Provost message to Mondays and the Weekly Connector to Fridays, see our Provost Tim's next message on May 4.

The Monthly Connector

Complete information on worship, events, and more can be found in the Saint Mark's Monthly Connector, available in the Welcome Center, many places around the Cathedral, or on our website by clicking here.

Artist Janey Westin at our Sunday Forum

This Sunday, May 3, 9:30 am in the Banquet room

Janey, an artist who started as a professional calligrapher, has restored St Mark's stone lion and completed Deans' names on its back wall. She specializes in paleography, stone inscriptions, letterforms, and sculpting—creating both small and life-size works in various materials such as limestone, marble, granite, and more. Come learn more about her art and life.

SAAGES: Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30am

in the Saint Mark's Community Room

Join us to learn about the work of Dr. Andrew (Andy) Stewart, Theologian in Residence at Saint Mark's, to help communities around the world preserve their manuscript heritage. As executive director of Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) since 2003, Andy and his team have partnered with libraries and organizations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, to digitize their precious handwritten heritage, focusing on collections in conflict zones and held by persecuted minority communities. His presentation will help us understand the imperative of preserving the voices of our ancestors before they are lost for all time. 

The meeting will begin with coffee and tea. Treats (sweet or savory) to share are always welcome. For questions contact John at jlsatterberg@gmail.com. 

Newcomers’ Gathering, Sunday, May 10

The next Newcomers’ Gathering will be held at the Cathedral following the 10:30 service on Sunday, May 10. If you are new to St. Mark’s we’d like to get to know you and hear about your experience at St. Mark’s. What brought you here the first time, and what brings you back? You will meet some of St. Mark’s leaders as well as other Newcomers, have a chance to ask questions about the life of the Cathedral, and learn about opportunities to connect. 

The gathering will be held in the Heritage Room which is on the Nave level. Light refreshments will be available and a brief tour of the building will be offered. The gathering concludes by 1:00 p.m. We hope you will join us.

Community Updates

Roof Replacement & Campus Safety Update

Construction on the slate roof is ongoing, please make an appointment before coming so we can ensure someone is available to greet you.

For everyone’s safety, enter and exit only through the Welcome Center, including Sundays. Please follow all marked pathways and do not move or go around any fences, barriers, or posted signs. Information on parking options, and more, are on our website here.

Pastoral Presence During this Season of Transition

The Rev. Dr. Jay Phelan to be present at the Cathedral for pastoral hours a couple of days each week. Most often this will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, though he is also open to scheduling appointments as needed. You may reach him directly by email to arrange a time to meet.

Dean Search Update

Please keep the candidates, their families, the Search Committee, the Vestry, and the Bishop in your prayers as we work to conclude our search! Please continue to check the Dean search page on our website for further updates.

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

May, Art Gallery - Jil Evans, Oil Paintings

May 1, Friday – Gospel-based Discipleship, 12:15 – 12:45 pm, every Friday, via zoom

May 3, Sunday, Forum – Janey Weston, artist; 9:30 am, Banquet Room

May 3, Sunday, Music Series Concert – Maria Jette, 2:30 pm, Nave

May 5, Tuesday, Knitting Ministry, 10:30 am 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Library

May 6, Wednesday, SAAGES Gathering with Dr. Andy Stewart, 10:30 am, Community Room. 

May 7, Thursday, Contemplative Prayer, 9:00 am every Thursday, All Saints Chapel

May 10, Sunday, Newcomers. 11:45 am, Heritage Room

May 10, Sunday, Sunday Night Supper, 4:15 pm for volunteers, 5 pm for meal, at Plymouth Congregational Church

May 14, Thursday – Women’s Ministry, 6 – 7:30 pm, Library. Bring a simple food to share

May 14, Thursday - Ascension Day service, 7:30 pm, Nave

May 17, Sunday – Celebration of graduating Seniors; Recognition and Blessing of Historical pieces

May 17, Sunday, Meet the artist: Jil Evans, Art Gallery, 12:00 pm

May 23, Saturday – Men’s Ministry, 9:00 am, Library

May 24, Sunday – Feast of Pentecost: Celebration of New Members, Holy Baptism, Blessing of new archives

May 24, Sunday – Celebration of the Holy Spirit, Community Room, 12:00 pm

May 27, Wednesday - Voices of Reconciliation, 6:00 pm; a panel discussion with St Mark’s members, reconciling faith with identity