Gospel: John 4:3-17; Your Third Eye – 3/5
Sometimes, I feel like a dirigible tethered to earth by powerful cables that prevent me from flying free. These are the attachments of wealth, lethargy, or self-seeking that impedes my living a fully Christian life. But such shackles imprison many. So, the church encourages us through Lenten penance to smash these chains and prepare to fly free to Christ. Which cord shall I shatter this Lent to prepare for my rising in Christ? (Norm Carroll)
First Sunday of the Month Food Collection – 3/5
Please bring your perishable food items this Sunday to benefit the Pantry of Broward. The Pantry of Broward supports our community seniors who are raising their grandchildren. They are most grateful for our parish monthly collections.
ECW Monthly Meeting Cancelled – 3/11
We look forward to gathering for April’s meeting in the Ministry Center.
Bill Keating’s Celebration of Life – 3/11
We hope you will join us on Saturday, March 11th at 11 am to celebrate the life of Saint Mark’s parishioner Bill Keating. After the service, Sharon and their family will host a reception in our school’s dining hall. Please remember to keep Sharon and their family in your thoughts and prayers.
News From The Music Department!
On February 19th, the choir sang; This is the Day by Eugene Butler. Butler is a still-living American composer. This was such an interesting song – starting in 4 part harmony and continuing to a spoken 4 part round, with a rousing ending! Worth a listen! The choir had to focus on this one;
https://youtu.be/5X56662M_Vg
On February 26th, Asael Cuesta Cardona, a great performer, and our alto section lead-treated us to Bach’s St Matthew’s Passion, a sacred Oratorio, considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque sacred music. Asael is a countertenor – the highest of men’s voices. He sang the Have Mercy section of the Oratorio, called Erbame dich in the original German – and Asael sang it in German. The Oratorio recounts the last few days of Christ’s life and sets the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 26 and 27.
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