Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday
- 9:30 AM Matins
- 10:00 AM Solemn High Divine Liturgy including blessing of the palms and procession
- The first day of Holy Week commemorates Our Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Wednesday
- 6:30 PM Vespers
- 7:00 PM Divine Liturgy followed by Stations of the Cross, meatless potluck supper
Maundy Thursday
- 7:00 PM Solemn High Divine Liturgy, footwashing, Procession of the Sacramanent to the Alter of Repose, stripping of the altar, vigil til midnight.
- The day when we honor our Lord's institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper.
Good Friday
- 7:00 PM Solemn Collects, Veneration of the Cross, Stations of the Cross, Readings
- The very solemn day when we remember the sacrifice of Our Lord through his Crucifixion and Death on the Cross.
Holy Saturday
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10:00 AM Blessing of the animals
10:30 AM Confessions (by appointment)
5:30 PM Confessions (by appointment)
7:00 Pascha Eve Service, blessing of Paschal Candle, baptisms, renewal of baptismal vows
The day when we commemorate the resting of Christ's Body in the tomb.
Pascha
9:30 AM Matins
10:00 AM Solemn High Divine Liturgy
The day when we celebrate the glorious and life-giving Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
(Bring bells.)
Following, there will be a festive Pascha luncheon.
