from the passion to the resurrection

PALM SUNDAY, april 13 @ 9:00 am - THE Liturgy of the Palms and Solemn Eucharist of the Passion

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Jesus’ journey to his death on Calvary and his Resurrection on the third day. We begin the liturgy outside the church to commemorate his entry into Jerusalem. Gathered on the patio, we hear the story of Jesus riding on the donkey and the people spreading garments and palms along his way. We bless and take palm crosses and process into the church, where, once inside, the story turns, the atmosphere changes, and we are immersed in the story of Christ’s Passion. The liturgical color, passion red, symbolizes both Jesus’s blood and the extraordinary love that leads him to lay down his life for us.

MAUNDY THURSDAY, april 17 @ 7:00 pm – The Mass of the Lord's Supper

Paschal Triduum, or the Three Great Days, begins with Maundy Thursday. During the solemn liturgy, the rector washes the feet of those wishing to participate. After the Holy Eucharist, the altar is stripped, the Blessed Sacrament is reserved on the Altar of Repose, and the church is in darkness as we quietly depart.

GOOD FRIDAY, april 18 @ 12:00 pm – the celebration of the lord’s passion

The second of the Three Great Days is Good Friday. The Liturgy begins at noon and includes the Passion according to St. John, the Solemn Collects for the Church and the World, and the Mass of the Pre-sanctified with communion from the reserved Sacrament, all concluding at about 1:30 p.m. 

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20 @ 5:30 AM – The Great Vigil & First Eucharist of Easter

The climax of the Triduum is the Great Vigil of Easter -- the central and most important Liturgy of the Christian year. We begin the Vigil with the Liturgy of the Light, as the New Fire is dramatically kindled in the darkened church. The wonder of this liturgy is made palpable as the church gradually fills with morning light, the Resurrection window’s stained glass images come alive, and we hear the stories of God’s mighty acts to save his people as we rejoice: Alleluia, Christ is Risen!

EASTER SUNDAY, April 20 @ 10:00 am – Festal Choral Eucharist for Easter Day

In word and song, we celebrate the triumph of life over death in this joyful Easter service of the Holy Eucharist. We gather around Christ’s table, and join together in music and prayer, to proclaim Jesus’ victory over death and the Good News of his Resurrection. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

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We invite you to attend and participate in our Holy Week and Easter services — all are welcome.

Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise, that best and greatest shinest;
fair Easter, queen of all the days, of seasons, best, divinest!
Christ rose from death; and we adore, forever and forevermore.

— John of Damascus