Holy Week and Easter at LCH

PALM SUNDAY   †   Sunday, March 20

PROCESSION OF PALMS AND HOLY COMMUNION

The service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the reading of the story of Jesus’ passion and death in the Gospel according to St. Luke. Music by the Early Worship Ensemble of singers accompanied by piano, guitar, flute, French horn, drum, and steel drums.

PROCESSION OF PALMS AND CHORAL EUCHARIST

The service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the reading of the story of Jesus’ passion and death in the Gospel according to St. Luke. Music by Anerio and Martin and a brass quartet for the Procession of Palms.

MAUNDY THURSDAY   †   Thursday, March 24

CHORAL EUCHARIST AND MAUNDY LITURGY

A joyous celebration of the Eucharist meal quickly changes to one of love through humility in the washing of feet. The service concludes with the stripping of the altar, dramatizing Christ’s betrayal, stripping, and mocking by his captors. Music by Ola Gjeilo Duruflé, and Anerio.

GOOD FRIDAY   †   Friday, March 25

GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY AND ADORATION OF THE CRUCIFIED

This service celebrates the triumph of the cross. The service features the chanting of the St. John Passion and concludes with prayer around the cross. Music includes Zachary Wadsworth’s setting of the St. John Passion, “Popule meus” by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and “Am Karfreitag” from Felix Mendelssohn’s Sechs Sprüche.

EASTER EVE   †   Saturday, March 26

EASTER VIGIL AND SOLEMN CHORAL EUCHARIST

Kindling of a new fire, the story of deliverance from the Hebrew Scriptures, and renewal of Baptismal promises lead to the proclamation of Easter Victory and a joyous celebration of Holy Communion. Music by Forrest Pierce, William Byrd, and Benjamin Britten.

EASTER SUNDAY   †   Sunday, March 27

FESTIVAL HOLY COMMUNON

We celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Music by the Early Worship Ensemble.

FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST

We celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Festive music for Easter including “Alleluia” by Randall Thompson.