Holy Week
Palm Sunday -
The Sunday of the Passion
Saturday and Sunday services will have a procession with palms.
We will gather in the Parish Hall 15 minutes prior to each service and process into the church.
Worship Saturday, March 27th at 5 p.m.
and Sunday, March 28th at 8 & 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday in Holy Week, March 31st-
Holy Eucharist with Prayers for healing at 9 a.m.
and Tenebrae Service at 7 p.m.
"tenebrae" - Latin for "darkness" or "shadows"
Ancient monastic service structured around psalms and scripture.
Begins with 15 lighted candles, each of which is extinguished after a psalm is read.
Maundy Thursday, April 1st
Washing of the Feet, Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar at 5 p.m.
"Maundy" - Latin - mandatum novum - "new commandment"
Agape Meal following the service
Simple common meal of the early church - "love feast" to celebrate selfless Christian love reflecting the love of God through Christ.
Good Friday, April 2nd
Noon Liturgy
This day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus.
The liturgy includes the Passion Gospel, solem collects (dating from ancient Rome), and Holy Communion from the reserved sacrament from Thursday's Eucharist.
Easter Weekend
April 3rd& 4th
The Great Easter Vigil - Saturday Evening
7 p.m.
Kindling of the new fire, lighting of the Paschal Candle, Lessons and Eucharist.
(Gather outside for the lighting of the new fire and the process into the church)
Easter Sunday
The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ
[Identical Eucharists]
7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
