Holy Week & Easter

Join us as we journey through Holy Week and Easter

Palm Sunday - March 29

8:00 AM Blessing of the Palms, Passion Gospel, and Holy Eucharist.

9:30 AM Blessing of the Palms, Passion Gospel, and Holy Eucharist. This service begins with a congregational procession around the church, starting in the narthex and includes a dramatic reading of the Passion Gospel. Following the service we will have coffee hour and an all-ages activity up in Berktold Hall.

11:00 AM Blessing of the Palms, Passion Gospel, and Holy Eucharist. This service includes a setting of the Passion Gospel, sung by the Liturgical Choir. The service will be livestreamed on the main page of our website.

1:30 PM Liturgia de las Palmas, La Eucaristía, y Evangelio de la Pasión

Stations of the Cross

Tuesday, March 31 at 7 PM

Explore an ancient tradition as we walk the Stations of the Cross. There will be readings, prayers, and music to engage us in Christ’s final steps.

Maundy Thursday - April 2

5:30 PM Maundy Thursday for Children and Families, Followed by Dinner

Join us as we explore Jesus’ last night with his disciples. This simplified service is designed with a particular focus on children, however everyone is welcome. Email Louise@saint-marys.org to let us know you are coming to the dinner.

7:30 PM Holy Eucharist, Foot-washing, Stripping of the Altar

On this night we move from places of warmth and service, of washing feet, calls to love, and Jesus’ last meal with his disciples, to anguish in the garden, betrayal, and desolation. In the distance we begin to hear the sounds of crucifixion. The 7:30 PM Maundy Thursday service will be livestreamed.

8:30 PM Thursday until Noon of Good Friday Altar of Repose Vigil

A vigil is kept at the Altar of Repose from the close of Maundy Thursday services to the beginning of the Mass of the Pre-sanctified Eucharist. At least two people are needed for each hour of the vigil. One person is a “Watch” at the Altar of Repose and the other is a “Guard” by the alley door. Sign up in the narthex, by contacting the office, or on the online form at https://signup.com/go/TiQeYuB

Good Friday - April 3

Noon Mass of the Pre-sanctified Eucharist

Take this time to go to the cross with Jesus in scripture, prayer, and music. Holy Communion blessed at the Maundy Thursday Eucharist (pre-sanctified) is distributed. This service will be livestreamed.

Holy Saturday - April 4

8:00 PM Easter Vigil & Solemn High Eucharist, Rite II

The Easter Vigil service includes the Lighting of the Paschal Candle, the Exsultet, and the Great Vigil. Note: the service will include the use of incense.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen.

The Lord is Risen indeed. Alleluia!

Easter/El Día de Pascua - April 5

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 AM Holy Eucharist and Flowering of the Cross by the Children and Youth. Music for this service will include a brass quintet (2 trumpets, a french horn, a trombone, and a euphonium). Children’s Easter Egg Hunts (by age group) will follow the service. Bring a basket for your children to fill with Easter eggs!

11:00 AM Solemn High Eucharist Rite II includes the fuller ceremonial practices of the church, including the use of incense. Music by the Liturgical Choir and a brass quintet (2 trumpets, a french horn, a trombone, and a euphonium). During the Recessional Hymn, all are invited who want to sing the Hallelujah Chorus during the Postlude to walk up through the Chapel and join the Liturgical Choir and brass ensemble. This service is livestreamed on the main page of the website.

1:30 PM Santa Eucaristía