SUNDAY, April 14, 8:00 a.m. AND 10:30 a.m. (with incense at 10:30 a.m.)
Blessing of the Palms and Palm Procession
PLEASE NOTE that the blessing of the palms and the procession will begin earlier than last year:
Beginning at 7:50 a.m. prior to the 8:00 a.m. service in the parish hall
Beginning at 10:10 a.m. prior to the 10:30 a.m. service in the parking lot/courtyard (weather permitting)
The youth will lead the palm procession for the 10:30 service
The Passion Gospel–re-enactment by the St. Matt’s youth at 10:30 a.m. service
HEALING EUCHARIST WEDNESDAY, April 17, at 10:00 a.m.
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE – THURSDAY, April 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Hand and Foot Washing and Eucharist
Followed by the VIGIL AT THE ALTAR OF REPOSE
9:00 p.m. Thursday—11:30 a.m. Friday.
Sign up on the sheet in the narthex at church to watch and pray overnight.
GOOD FRIDAY FRIDAY, April 19
11:30 A.M. Stations of the Cross
12:00 NOON Good Friday Service with music
6:45 P.M. Stations of the Cross
7:30 P.M. Good Friday Service with music
EASTER VIGIL SATURDAY, April 20 (with incense)
with the Sacrament of Baptism
or Renewal of Baptismal Vows
AT 7:30 P.M.
Bring bells to ring at the Gloria during the service as we begin the celebration of the first Eucharist mass of Easter
(Please note that there is no nursery available for the Easter Vigil. Children of all ages are always welcome in church.)
EASTER DAY, SUNDAY, April 21, 8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M. (with incense at 10:30 a.m.)
Flowering of the Cross before and after both services–bring flowers from home or use those provided
This year (weather permitting) we will place the cross in the courtyard.
All are invited to place flowers on the cross before or after either service.
Nursery available for ages 6 mos. – age 4 at the 10:30 a.m. service; Children of all ages are always welcome in church at any service.