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St. Mark is the presumed author of the Gospel according to St. Mark, and he is believed to have been described at numerous parts of the Book of Acts and St. Paul's Epistles. As well, the Coptic Christians of Egypt claim that St. Mark was instrumental in founding the Church at Alexandria and that he was the first Bishop of that city.

At the Mass

The following is taken from:

The Collect

O Almighty God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark: Give us grace, that, being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Page 272-273

The Introit

Antiphon: Psalm 64 Thou hast hidden me, O God, from the gathering together of the froward, alleluia: and from the insurrection of the workers of inquity, alleluia, alleluia.

Verse: Ibid Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Repeat the Antiphon Thou hast hidden me, ...

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 163-165

The Epistle
Ephesians 4. 11.

And he gave some, Apostles; and some, Prophets and some, Evangelists; and some, Pastors and Teachers; for the perfecting of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ; till we all come, in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him In all things, which is the head, even Christ: from whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the building up of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV KJV NRSV NASB RSV NKJV ESV

The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Page 273

Alleluia

Alleluia. Alleluia. Psalm 21 Thou hast set, O Lord: a crown of pure gold upon his head. Alleluia. Psalm 64 The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him: and all they that are true of heart shall be thankful. Alleluia.

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 163-165

The Gospel
St. Mark 13. 1.

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

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The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Pages 273-274

The Offertory

Psalm 89 The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him: and all they that are true of heart shall be thankful. alleluia, alleluia.

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 163-165

The Preface

Upon All Saints’ Day and other Festivals of Saints.

Who in the multitude of thy Saints hast compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses, that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us, and together with them may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away. Therefore with Angels, etc.

The Book of Common Prayer (1962), Page 81

The Communion

St. Matthew 16 He that come after me, let him deny himself: and take up his cross and follow me. alleluia, alleluia.

The English Gradual: Part II - The Proper, Pages 163-165

At the Offices

Vigil

Psalm(s): 19, 20
First Lesson: Ezekiel 1:1–14
Second Lesson: Acts 12:25—13:13
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Morning Prayer

Psalm(s): 119 Pts 12,13
First Lesson: Ecclesiasticus 51:13–end
Second Lesson: Acts 15:35–end
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Evening Prayer

Psalm(s): 119 Pts 14,15
First Lesson: Isaiah 62:6–end
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 4:1–11
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