Holy Week and Easter Sunday:
The Heart of the Christian Year
Holy Week begins on the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, as Jesus enters Jerusalem and is welcomed as king.
The week progresses to the Last Supper when Jesus washes the feet of his disciples and his betrayal and arrest
on Thursday evening; his trial and crucifixion on Friday; and his conquering death and resurrection on
Easter Eve/Easter Sunday. These services provide a liturgical experience of the last days of Jesus' earthly life.
Holy Week culminates with the Paschal Triduum (sacred three days): starting the evening of Maundy
Thursday, through the evenings of Good Friday and Holy Saturday (with the Great Vigil of Easter,) and ending
the evening of Easter; all celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The Paschal Triduum is
experienced as one liturgy: having remembered the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper,
we traditionally wait and pray (vigil) at the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday; then we continue with
the reading of the Passion along with the veneration and prayer (vigil) at the cross of Christ on Good Friday;
leading us to the Easter Vigil where we gather and pray (vigil) around the new fire to hear the stories of
salvation after which we celebrate the resurrection of Christ in the Holy Eucharist; a celebration that
continues into Easter day.
The week progresses to the Last Supper when Jesus washes the feet of his disciples and his betrayal and arrest
on Thursday evening; his trial and crucifixion on Friday; and his conquering death and resurrection on
Easter Eve/Easter Sunday. These services provide a liturgical experience of the last days of Jesus' earthly life.
Holy Week culminates with the Paschal Triduum (sacred three days): starting the evening of Maundy
Thursday, through the evenings of Good Friday and Holy Saturday (with the Great Vigil of Easter,) and ending
the evening of Easter; all celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The Paschal Triduum is
experienced as one liturgy: having remembered the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper,
we traditionally wait and pray (vigil) at the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday; then we continue with
the reading of the Passion along with the veneration and prayer (vigil) at the cross of Christ on Good Friday;
leading us to the Easter Vigil where we gather and pray (vigil) around the new fire to hear the stories of
salvation after which we celebrate the resurrection of Christ in the Holy Eucharist; a celebration that
continues into Easter day.
"Stay with me, keep watch with me. Watch and pray."
Sunday of the Passion – Palm Sunday: April 10th
9:00AM (In-person service begins in Nale Hall, processing into the church; live-streamed)
Liturgy of the Palms followed by the celebration of the Eucharist with a reading of The Passion According to Luke
Maundy Thursday: April 14th
6:00PM (Soup Supper in Nale Hall)
7:00PM (In-person service in Nale Hall; live-streamed)
The Maundy Thursday Liturgy commemorates the Last Supper with the Foot Washing ritual (with the directive to love and serve our neighbors) and the institution of Holy Eucharist. The worship of this day has no formal dismissal. Following the stripping of the altar you are invited to stay and pray at the Altar of Repose.
Good Friday: April 15th
12:00PM (In-person liturgy in the church)
Noonday Prayer with Stations of the Cross
7:00PM (In-person liturgy with Veneration of the Cross; live-streamed)
Liturgy of the Word including hearing the Passion of Christ, solemn prayers and the veneration of the cross
with time for individual prayer at the cross of Christ
Holy Saturday – The Great Vigil of Easter: April 16th
7:00PM (In-person liturgy in the church; live-streamed )
Gather (vigil) in prayer as we light the new fire and Paschal Candle and we hear again the stories of salvation; reaffirm our faith with the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, followed by the Celebration of Holy Eucharist and the receiving of Easter Communion.
Sunday of the Resurrection – Easter Day: April 17th
9:00AM (In-person liturgy in the church; live-streamed)
Please join us in the church for our Easter celebration of God’s word, reaffirm our faith
with the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Holy Baptism and Celebration of Eucharist with the receiving of Easter Communion.
Masks are no longer required at indoor services but you may wish to
wear a mask if you are unvaccinated, immunocompromised or at higher risk
wear a mask if you are unvaccinated, immunocompromised or at higher risk
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The Great Vigil of Easter Sat April 16, 2022 7:00pm
We will light the new fire and Paschal Candle and we hear again the stories of salvation; reaffirm our faith with the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, followed by the Celebration of Holy Eucharist and the receiving of Easter Communion. Click Below for Live Stream |