Holy Week & Easter
Holy Week is the most sacred week of the year. The liturgies of Holy Week draw us into the Passion of Christ.
Holy Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
APRIL 14, 15 & 16
5:30 PM (CHAPEL)
Holy Communion according to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer
Maundy Thursday
APRIL 17
7 PM (CHURCH)
On Maundy Thursday—called “Maundy” because of Christ’s “new commandment” (mandatum in Latin) to his disciples (see John 13:34)—we remember the Lord’s institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Music for strings and the use of incense mark the liturgy with joyful solemnity. At Communion, additional Bread and Wine is consecrated for use on Good Friday. The ministers carry the Blessed Sacrament in solemn procession to the altar of repose in the Chapel of St Mary. Then the church is darkened, and the altar is stripped of all ornaments. The service ends with the reading of a portion of the Passion Gospel.
Nursery available.
The Watch
8 PM APRIL 17 — 8AM APRIL 18 (CHAPEL)
Following the Maundy Thursday liturgy, we keep watch through the night with the Blessed Sacrament at the altar of repose, remembering our Lord’s Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and his question to his disciples: “Could ye not watch with me one hour?”
Come and keep watch with our Lord during the night hours.
Guides for prayer and reflection will be available.
Good Friday
APRIL 18
NOON & 7 PM (CHURCH)*
The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday, which includes the reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St John, solemn collects, and the veneration of the Cross. Holy Communion is given from the Blessed Sacrament consecrated at the Maundy Thursday liturgy.
5:30 PM (CHURCH)
Join Fr. Marsh and Fr. Yoder for Children’s Stations of the Cross. This liturgy is designed specifically for children to engage with this centuries-old devotional practice. Stations of the Cross helps deepen our understanding of the pain and suffering Christ endured to forgive the sins of the world. We look forward to sharing this beautiful tradition with you and your children.
*Nursery available
Easter Eve: The Great Vigil of Easter
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
8:00 PM (CHURCH)
On Holy Saturday, , we remember the Lord Jesus lying dead in the tomb. But that evening we are led from darkness into light at the Great Vigil of Easter. In the darkness that begins the Vigil, a new fire is kindled and from it the Paschal Candle is lit, symbolizing the Light of Christ. The Paschal Candle is processed into the church and the ancient Easter Proclamation (the Exsultet) is sung. Readings from the Prophets follow, after which there are baptisms and the renewal of baptismal vows. Then lights blaze and bells peel as we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter, rejoicing that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.
Bring bells to ring at the Gloria.
Easter Day: The Sunday of the Resurrection
APRIL 20
7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM (CHURCH)
The Sunday of the Resurrection, or Easter Day, is the greatest Feast of the Church. With great joy, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. “Alleluia,” we proclaim, “Christ is risen!”
(The 9am Easter service will be live-streamed.)
Nursery available at all services.
Gospel Project & Godly Play
The 3 year old Gospel Project class and Godly Play (Age 4 through 1st Grade) will meet during 9am Easter service. The children will be brought upstairs to flower the cross during the "Gloria" and return downstairs for the remainder of the service. These children will be shepherded to the Christian Family Life Center (CFLC) to await their family prior to the Easter Egg Run, which immediately follows the 9am service.
Flowering of the Cross
Children attending the 9am and 11am services on Easter Day will be invited to decorate a cross with flowers as they arrive at the service.
Easter Egg Run
Children will race to collect Easter eggs on the playing fields behind the Christian Family Life Center (CFLC) at 10:30.
Easter Monday & Tuesday
APRIL 21 & 22
5:30 PM (CHAPEL)
Holy Communion according to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer
“Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tomb.”
— The Book of Common Prayer