Holy Week in the time of COVID-19 |
In normal times at the beginning of Holy Week we shout "Hosanna!" as the ancient crowds did when they welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem; we would heard of the Commandment to "Love one another" before the Last Supper; journeyed to Golgotha and the tomb; and kindled the Easter flame symbolizing the light of the resurrected Christ. In the time of the COVID 19 Pandemic, these are not normal times. A link to the PDF file of the bulletin is appears when the bulletin is ready.
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Virtual Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday, April 2
9 am
Liturgy of Palms Holy Eucharist and Passion Gospel
Wednesday in Holy Week- March 31
6PM*
Stations of the Cross
The Triduum
Maundy Thursday- April 6
6 PM*
Holy Eucharist followed by the Virtual Vigil* at the Altar of Repose
*The Virtual Vigil will be hosted only on Zoom and can be accessed using the link below
VIGIL ZOOM LINK
Good Friday - April 7
11:00 AM*
Online Way of the Cross- Prayers and Meditations on the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus
12 NOON*
Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday - April 8
6 PM*
Great Easter Vigil - we proclaim the resurrection and the triumph of life over death.
Easter Day (Sunday)- April 9
8AM* and 10AM
Holy Eucharist- hear the story and run to the empty tomb
Reserve your seats for Easter Services
9 am
Liturgy of Palms Holy Eucharist and Passion Gospel
Wednesday in Holy Week- March 31
6PM*
Stations of the Cross
The Triduum
Maundy Thursday- April 6
6 PM*
Holy Eucharist followed by the Virtual Vigil* at the Altar of Repose
*The Virtual Vigil will be hosted only on Zoom and can be accessed using the link below
VIGIL ZOOM LINK
Good Friday - April 7
11:00 AM*
Online Way of the Cross- Prayers and Meditations on the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus
12 NOON*
Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday - April 8
6 PM*
Great Easter Vigil - we proclaim the resurrection and the triumph of life over death.
Easter Day (Sunday)- April 9
8AM* and 10AM
Holy Eucharist- hear the story and run to the empty tomb
Reserve your seats for Easter Services
What shall I do about Palm Sunday?
Traditionally during Palm Sunday, congregations gather outside their worship spaces to begin the service. Following a brief liturgy that includes the blessing of palm fronds and palm crosses, would process into the church symbolically tracing Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The beginning of our Holy Week journey continues into our sacred spaces where we, the people of God, retell the story of our Lord’s Passion.
On Palm Sunday, March 28th, some will worship online and others will gather at the church. Wherever we are, we will be together along the road leading into Jerusalem. We will not only be witnesses to the drama of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem, we will also be participants.
Prior to Palm Sunday morning, I invite you to identify an object in your home that is or could be sacred to you. It can be a palm frond from your yard, but it also could be a cross, a picture, a drawing, a photo, or any other object dear to you. During this Palm Sunday liturgy, these sacred objects will be “our palm crosses” for this day, this Holy Week, and throughout the year. These will be the palms we lay at the feet of Jesus as he triumphantly enters Jerusalem. This week, these items will serve as the liturgical appointments in the sanctuary of our homes. Ultimately, these sacred objects will serve as our substitute “palm crosses” for the year that are intended to remind us daily of Jesus’ sacrifice and unconditional love that is revealed to us once again this Holy Week.
For the traditionalist in the group who have access to palm fronds and want to make your own cross, here are two tutorials on how to make a palm cross; video tutorial and graphic tutorial.
On Palm Sunday, March 28th, some will worship online and others will gather at the church. Wherever we are, we will be together along the road leading into Jerusalem. We will not only be witnesses to the drama of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem, we will also be participants.
Prior to Palm Sunday morning, I invite you to identify an object in your home that is or could be sacred to you. It can be a palm frond from your yard, but it also could be a cross, a picture, a drawing, a photo, or any other object dear to you. During this Palm Sunday liturgy, these sacred objects will be “our palm crosses” for this day, this Holy Week, and throughout the year. These will be the palms we lay at the feet of Jesus as he triumphantly enters Jerusalem. This week, these items will serve as the liturgical appointments in the sanctuary of our homes. Ultimately, these sacred objects will serve as our substitute “palm crosses” for the year that are intended to remind us daily of Jesus’ sacrifice and unconditional love that is revealed to us once again this Holy Week.
For the traditionalist in the group who have access to palm fronds and want to make your own cross, here are two tutorials on how to make a palm cross; video tutorial and graphic tutorial.