Join St. John’s as we walk the Way of the Cross during Holy Week.
The liturgical celebrations of Holy Week are remembrances of the events of the final week of the life of Jesus. In them, we walk with Christ as we move through the events of that week as they are portrayed in the gospels.
St. John’s has daily services during Holy Week. Read further for times and details!
Monday in Holy Week, March 30
12:15 PM Service
Tuesday in Holy Week, March 31
12:15 PM Service
Wednesday in Holy Week, April 1
Healing Eucharist: 12:15 PM
Tenebrae: 7:30 PM
Tenebrae, whose name in Latin means “darkness” or “shadow” is a solemn observance of a special service of Evening Prayer which provides an extended meditation upon and prelude to, the events in our Lord’s life between the Last Supper and the Resurrection. No hymns are sung, no sermon is preached, the congregation departs in silence.
Maundy Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday: 7:30 PM
Maundy Thursday is The Proper Liturgy which celebrates the events of the Last Supper, the foot washing, and the institution of the Eucharist. The name derives from the medieval English adaptation of the Latin word “mandatum”, referring to the commandment of Christ at the institution of the Eucharist. It is the only Eucharist celebrated between Wednesday and the Great Vigil and it connects the institution of the Eucharist to the sacrifice of the cross. Immediately following the Eucharist, the altar is stripped and washed with a mixture of water and wine. Everyone leaves in silence.
Good Friday, April 3
The Way of the Cross: 12:15 PM
Good Friday Liturgy: 7:30 PM
The Good Friday Liturgy is observed in remembrance of the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ and a commemoration of the salvation of humanity through His victory on the cross, who by dying destroyed the power of death.
Holy Saturday, April 4
The Great Vigil of Easter: 7:30 PM
Our participation in the resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to our Christian faith. The Great Vigil is an opportunity to journey with Christ from death to life. The vigil begins in darkness, the new fire is lit, we hear readings of scripture beginning with creation, Israel’s deliverance from slavery by God, and our own redemption and deliverance from sin, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We enter into his death and are raised with him to newness of life through the sacrament of Baptism. The vigil includes the renewal of our Baptismal vows, the Baptism of new members of the Body of Christ, and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. We pass over with Christ from death into life, and with the church from Lent to Easter.
Easter Day, April 5
Holy Eucharist: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
We celebrate the Resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday with a festive celebration of Holy Eucharist, proclaiming “Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen, indeed. Alleluia.” We begin our celebration of the Great Fifty Days with the renewal of our Baptismal vows, which guide us continually in our new of life in Christ, our reconciliation with God, with one another and with all of creation. The Great Fifty Days of the festival Season of Easter begin on Easter Sunday, continuing through the Feast of the Ascension and culminates on the Sunday of Pentecost. It is a time to welcome new members with the sacrament of Baptism, to deepen our understanding of the meaning of the sacraments, and to rejoice in the Paschal victory of Christ.