Saint Mark’s Pro-Cathedral

Hastings, Nebraska

                    Let all the people Rejoice!…

“…and all the people went up following Solomon, playing pipes and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth quaked at their sound.” (1 Kings 1:40)

Inaugural Gala

Saturday, August 28, 3:00 p.m.

Warren and Margaret Scharf, Organists

The ceremonial unveiling of our restored Austin/Bedient Organ. A homecoming for two former Hastings celebrities, joining us from their home in Cleveland, Ohio for our celebration of Beecher Days.

The Holy Eucharist

Sunday, August 29, 10:00 a.m.

Susan Neil, Principle Organist with

Marty Burnett, Elinore Barber, & Linda Rabbe

Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir

The primary purpose Saint Mark’s organ, rebuilt through the gifts of members, alumni, and friends of the Pro-Cathedral, is to lead us in our worship of the God of love. Join us and the Right Reverend Joe G. Burnett, Bishop of Nebraska, for a morning of praise and thanksgiving.

Dedicatory Recital

Sunday, August 29, 3:00 p.m.

Alan Strong, Organist

Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir

The Cathedral Brass

In dedication of our magnificent new organ, Alan Strong, principle organist at the Pro-Cathedral from 1980 to 1989, Saint Mark’s Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral Brass, offer resounding thanks for God’s gracious gifts. Soli Deo Gloria!

Hymn Festival

Sunday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.

Jeffrey Blersch, Organist

Jeffrey Blersch of Seward presents some of the great hymns of the faith and accompanies our singing for other favorites.

Sound the Trumpet

Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.

Alan & Hildegard Cox, Trumpet & Organ

Hildegard and Alan join us from their home in Nashville, Tennessee to lead an evening of stirring music for Organ and Trumpets.

All Souls Memorial Concert

Sunday, November, 2, 7:00 p.m.

Susan Neal, Principle Organist

Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir

Saint Mark’s Cathedral Choir presents an evening to remember the lives and ongoing legacies of those we love but see no longer with Ellingboe’s Requiem.

Abendmusik

Sunday, November 28, 7:00 p.m.

John Friesen, Organist

The renowned organist for Lincoln’s Saint Paul’s Methodist Church helps us continue the Advent tradition of Abendmusik with music that celebrates the season.

Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, December 5, 3:00 p.m.

Mixed Choir – Hastings College Arena

Choirs from the entire community come together at the Hastings College Arena to celebrate festive season with Handel’s masterpiece. Come and sing!

Noel

Sunday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Marilyn Musick, Organist

Dr. Musick offers an enchanting mid-Advent look at Noel-settings through the centuries of Christian musical tradition.

Christmas Children’s Pageant

Sunday, December 19, 10:00 a.m.

Susan Neal, Principle Organist

Patrick Crawford, Director

A highlight of the season is being lead in worship by the Children of Saint Mark’s in joyful retelling of the Christmas story.

Saint Mark’s Christmas Eve

Friday, December 24, 10:15 p.m.

Susan Neil, Principle Organist

Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Master of the Choir

Beginning with an extended musical prelude that has been a Hastings favorite for nearly a century, the Cathedral celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of Christ in this joyous evening of praise. The traditional Christ Mass, including incense, carols, and asperges, begins at eleven o’clock.

Brass in the Cathedral

Sunday, January 16, 3:00 p.m.

Susan Neal, Principle Organist

The Cathedral Brass

Pipe echoes pipe as The Cathedral Brass and Saint Mark’s own Susan Neal present an afternoon of majestic music composed specifically for Organ and Brass.

Legacy Concert

Sunday, February 13, 7:00 p.m.

Alain Truche, Organist

Alain Truche of the University of Nebraska presents his homage to the art of organ masterpieces assembled during his studies since his childhood in Strassbourg, France.

Anniversary Concert

Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 3:00 p.m.

Gene Bedient, Organ Builder

The Cathedral Brass

On the anniversary of its return to service in worship, Bedient Organ’s President and Tonal Director, Gene Bedient, plays the organ he built for Saint Mark’s.

Variations – Old and News

May (date and time to be announced)

Dr. David Wischmeier, Organist

Principle organist for Westminster Presbyterian Church in Elgin, Illinois, Dr. Wischmeier joins us for a program that includes organ standards and some breaks from tradition.

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