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St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Honolulu

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St. Mark's Episcopal Church

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The Rector's Journal

Throughout the year the rector and other ministry leaders write columns that are featured in the parish newsletter, the Evangel. The columns have been catalogued on this webpage.

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May 08, 2022

From the Oblate: All shall be well

May 08, 2022/ St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Honolulu
From the Oblate: All shall be well

Julian’s name is not a household word. Not like the big names in monasticism. She’s not a Benedict or Francis, or a Clare. She had been largely forgotten until a manuscript of her writings resurfaced in the 19th century. But she had been there all along in her quiet, unassuming way, just waiting to be discovered.

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From the Rector: Stay Awake for Advent
From the Rector: Stay Awake for Advent

These past two Sundays we have enjoyed amazing worship. I want to thank the acolytes, musicians, ushers, and hospitality ministers for all of their hard work. Our celebrations of the Feasts of Dedication and Christ the King were spectacular, complete with rousing hymns, beautiful anthems, attentive servers, welcoming ushers, and delicious refreshments.

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From the Rector: Looking Ahead to a New Church Year
From the Rector: Looking Ahead to a New Church Year

Last Thursday the Vestry had our final meeting of 2025, and at the meeting we adopted the budget for 2026. The Vestry will share the budget and other reports at the 2026 Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 18. After High Mass, lunch will be served, and the meeting will be called to order at 12:45 noon. Please mark your calendar, because in addition to electing Vestry members, we will also be electing diocesan delegates. In 2026 there will be two diocesan conventions.

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From the Rector: Holy Souls, Diocesan Profile, Love of the Poor, and Marian Titles
From the Rector: Holy Souls, Diocesan Profile, Love of the Poor, and Marian Titles

November is the month of Holy Souls when we ponder Christian mysteries such as heaven and hell, the resurrection of the dead, and the advent of Jesus Christ. All Hallows-tide begins the month with All Saints and All Souls, and in some churches that enjoy the daily mass, free days in the liturgical calendar of November are celebrated with requiem masses. The last Sunday of the liturgical year is November 23, when we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King in conjunction with the Feast of the Holy Sovereigns, and by November 30 the First Sunday of Advent will be upon us.

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From the Rector: Beatitudes for a World in Pain
From the Rector: Beatitudes for a World in Pain

Some of you have asked me about the recent events within the Anglican Communion, specifically regarding GAFCON and their proclamation of severing ties with the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is too soon to know what depth of action such proclamations signal.

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From the Rector: Signs of Discipleship
From the Rector: Signs of Discipleship

The beginning of November and All Hallows-tide will be here very soon. We joyfully anticipate the All Saints High Mass when we will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, and the Requiem Mass for All Souls is always a solemn tradition for the parish. Please join us for the potluck after the All Saints Day High Mass. Regarding All Souls, there is a necrology listing in the church for the names of the faithful departed who have died in the past year.

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From the Rector: Thousands for a Bible Study
From the Rector: Thousands for a Bible Study

This Sunday we begin our Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke. We are currently in Year C of the Eucharistic lectionary, when the majority of the Gospel readings at the Sunday masses are taken from Luke. This will continue for October and November, and then when Advent begins at the end of the year, we will begin Year A, the year of Matthew’s Gospel.

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ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
539 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
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