Monday, March 18, 2013

Holy Week and Easter Schedule


Holy Week and Easter, 2013

Palm Sunday, March 24           
    7:55 a.m.       Blessing of the Palms; Outdoor Altar
    8:00 a.m.       The Holy Eucharist; Church
                                    Christian Formation classes will not meet.
    9:40 a.m.       Blessing of the Palms; Outdoor Altar and procession around Flossmoor
    10:00 a.m.     The Holy Eucharist; Church
                                    Youth Worship will meet on Palm Sunday.

Monday in Holy Week, March 25
      7:00 p.m.       The Holy Eucharist

Tuesday in Holy Week, March 26
      7:00 p.m.       The Holy Eucharist

Wednesday in Holy Week, March 27
      9:00 a.m.       The Holy Eucharist with Healing
      7:00 p.m.       The Holy Eucharist

Maundy Thursday, March 28
      6:30 p.m.       The Holy Eucharist (with foot washing for those who wish), followed by the agape meal and stripping of the altar
      8:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Friday)
                            Prayer Vigil and Watch at the altar of repose

Good Friday, March 29
      12:00 p.m.       The Proper Liturgy for Good Friday
       7:00 p.m.       Good Friday vespers

Easter Eve, Saturday, March 30
       3:00 p.m.       Youth Liturgy:  Stations of the Cross and Welcoming of the Paschal Light.  Followed by the raising of the A******* banner and preparation of Easter eggs.  Gather in the Church.
       8:00 p.m.       The Great Vigil of Easter with Holy Baptism

Easter Day, March 31
      7:40 a.m.        Morning Prayer
      8:00 a.m.        The Holy Eucharist
                        Christian Formation classes will not meet.
                        Youth worship will not meet on Easter.
     10:00 a.m.        The Holy Eucharist
                        Followed by an Easter egg hunt for children on the front lawn.