Sundays and Beyond at Saint Mark’s Cathedral Sunday, August 14- Pentecost 9 Dear People of God, Icons, Icons, Icons and commentary on icons are hanging and standing all around us in the nave, the narthex, and in McCaw and Thomsen Chapels. You will see that there are some in the style that we have come to expect. Those were written by Russian monks according to their ancient tradition. You are invited to look through those to the Holy beyond. But – what are we to do with the startling, surprising others that are in a new and challenging style that makes us stand back and really notice. These are the monumental works of Ludmila Pawlowska who began to explore ways to the Holy in the wake of her mother’s unexpected death. Look hard at the red ones. They are crucifixion stories. Notice the blue and gold of the divine with us and ahead of us. When you see eyes looking at you look back look into them. See all the people on all the works. These are our brothers and sisters in God. You will see many images on and connected with textiles. These are reminiscent of the cloth with which tradition tells us that a woman later called Veronica wiped sweat from our Lord’s brow on the way to Calvary. There is a belief that the face of Jesus was imprinted on that cloth and Ludmila has used that story to show us a face of Christ gazing at you and receiving your gaze. At other places you may suddenly see yourself looking back at you from the mirrors incorporated into the sculptural paint. The holes! What is behind the holes? You are invited to look in and decide what is there for you. Look through the present to the past, the future and beyond. This gift of ways to perceive the Holy needs time to speak. You will see more if you look long at one or two pieces at a time. , Enter into them slowly with your eyes, your mind , your heart and your soul. See. Enjoy. Be blessed. Pat+ The Rev. Patricia Taylor Pastoral Care Associate
Vestry Corner: More about the Rev. Canon Joan Anthony’s forum on Sunday, a reminder about the Parish Profile Committee’s questions. All on the back cover. Sunday Vestry Forum Sunday, August 14, 12:45 pm Bloedel Hall The Rev. Canon Joan Anthony, Diocesan Canon to the Ordinary, will discuss the transition process as we continue the call for Dean #7. The Rev. Anthony will also be preaching.
Icons in Transformation Opening Gala Sat., August 13, 7 pm All are invited to attend! Hear the artist speak about her exhibit! August 13—October 12 Cathedral Nave A dramatic 120 piece exhibit of acclaimed Russian-Swedish expressionist Ludmila Pawlowska. Exhibit includes her own paintings and sculpture, as well as traditional icons from Russia. Learn more at www.saintmarks.org Event is free and open to the public daily. Mon.– Sat. 10a—6p; Sun. 12:30—9 pm
Volunteers needed Contact Heather Hodsdon at hhodsdon@ecww.org The Cathedral Shop will have icons by local iconographer Deborah Anderson, books and other items related to the exhibit available for purchase. Special event schedule on p. 3
Getting to know you: Newcomer Coffee Hour Sunday, Aug 14, 12:30 p.m. Meet at the font at the back of the nave. Open to anyone seeking to make connections at the Cathedral.