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The Weekly Connector
April 20, 2026
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The campus
will be closed every weekday this week (4/20 -4/24) from 8 – 4pm,
except Wednesday 12:15 pm Eucharist (evening events will continue as
scheduled.)
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Voices of
Reconciliation featuring Doe Hoyer
Wednesday,
April 22 at 7:00pm
Join us for our next Voices of Reconciliation
conversation. This Wednesday, Doe Hoyer will talk about reconciling
with the earth through participating in Land Back and in ongoing
repentance of the Doctrine of Discovery.
Doe is the Organizing Director and a song leader with
the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, coordinating
cultural and structural change campaigns with the Repair Network.
They have lived on Dakota homelands for most of their life, and are
involved locally with the Twin Cities Repair Community for Makoce Ikikcupi
(Dakota land recovery). Doe graduated with a Master of Arts in
Leadership in Social Transformation from United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities.
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Diocesan
Confirmation Service at Saint Mark's, Saturday, April 25, 10:00am
The Rt. Rev. Craig Loya, X Bishop of Minnesota, will confirm
candidates and receive new members into the Episcopal church,
renewing the vows of their baptismal covenant.
Saint
Mark's will have a number of people being
confirmed and received. Come and help us welcome them more fully into
our community.
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Agate
Housing: "A Walk in the Life"
fundraiser
Saturday,
April 25, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Saint Mark's has an emerging partnership with Agate Housing and we'd love to have a strong showing for
the Saint Mark's team "Team Ramjet" at A Walk in the Life
held at Westminster Presbyterian. We’ll be fundraising and
walking together to join the fight to end homelessness for our
neighbors, and hope that you’ll join us. If you have questions,
please contact John Ramsbottom.
Register and donate
here for our team
(scroll down to "team members" then hit
+Register here)
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Saint Mark's
Feast Day on Sunday, April 26
Worship Service
Join us at our 10:30 AM service as we gather to
celebrate the feast day of our patron saint, Saint Mark.
Recognition and Blessing of Historical Pieces
During the service, we will also honor and bless
pieces of history located in the Nave. The back wall of the Nave has
long featured names carved in memory of former Rectors and Deans.
Recently, the names of the last three Deans—Frederick Morris, Henry
Hancock, and H. Douglas Fontaine—have been added, each accompanied by
their chosen scripture verse. We also acquired a marble carving of a
St. Mark’s lion that has now been beautifully restored.
About the Artist
The carver, Janey Westin, was responsible for both the
carving of the Deans on the back wall and the restoration of the
lion. On Sunday, May 3, Janey will share insights into the
fascinating process of carving and restoration during the 9:30 forum
hour.
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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.
The campus will be closed every week
day this week (4/20 -4/24) from 8 – 4pm, except Wednesday
12:15 pm Eucharist (evening events will continue as scheduled.)
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
We have completed our interviews of the six candidates
provided by the Bishop, have narrowed our
focus to three of those candidates, and we are interviewing the final
three. We have already completed one finalist's interview and
will have the other two completed before the end of April. 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.
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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
April-May, Artist Jil Evans: "Shadowbloom
Series", Art Gallery
April 21, Tuesday – Campus Closed – roof repair
April 22, Wednesday - Voices of Reconciliation, 7:00
pm; Presenter Doe Hoyer from Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of
Discovery discusses their work and ways to impact ecological and
social justice, on Earth Day 2026
April 23, Thursday – Sound Journey, 6:00 pm, Nave
April 24, Friday – Campus Closed – roof repair
April 25, Saturday – Men’s Ministry, 9:00 am, Library
April 25, Saturday – ECMN Confirmation, Reaffirmation
of vows, 10:00 am, Nave
April 26, Sunday – Saint Mark's Day, 10:30 am, Nave
May 3, Sunday – Forum: Artist Jane Weston, 9:30 am,
Banquet Room
May 3, Sunday – Music Series: Vocal Recital featuring
Maria Jette, 2:30 pm, Nave
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