Holy Week Begins with Palm Sunday

Our observance of Holy Week began with the Palm Sunday liturgy on March 29. Worshipers gathered in the courtyard to listen to the Palm Sunday Gospel, followed by the blessing and distribution of palms and procession around the church.

Once the congregation was inside the Nave, the focus turned to the dramatic reading of the Passion Gospel according to Mark.

Holy Week observances culminate with the Great Three Days, or Tiduum, at 7:30 pm on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday morning we will have festive celebration at both morning worship services, with a potluck brunch and Easter egg hunt at 9:15 am.

The Palm Sunday liturgy began in the courtyard with the reading of Mark’s account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and then the blessing and distribution of palms.The procession circled the church building, with everyone singing “All glory, laud, and honor.”The procession retuned to the courtyard and then entered the Nave.Everyone—both adults and children—participated in the procession.Once inside the Nave, the service focussed on the Passion Gospel from Mark, read by five members of the choir.
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