St. Philip's Episcopal Church

JOIN US FOR HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Every year we walk with Jesus through the dramatic final days of his earthly life, into and through the terrible and glorious events of his betrayal, arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. We mark these events with special services and devotion. These services are a great chance for you to get involved and take part. If you have questions, contact Fr. Eric by phone or email.

MARCH 24: PALM SUNDAY/SUNDAY OF THE PASSION

PALM SUNDAY we begin with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and end with the Passion.

• At 8 am we will have the blessing of the palms and service without music
• At 10 am we will begin in the Great Hall for the blessing of the palms and then process outside (weather permitting) and then into the church. We will also do a congregational reading of the Passion according to Mark.
• Use the link below to sign up for one of the Passion Gospel parts at 10 am.

Readers for Holy Week   Passion Gospel Script

MARCH 28: MAUNDY THURSDAY

MAUNDY THURSDAY we remember the Last Supper and Jesus' betrayal and arrest.

• At 6 pm we meet in the Great Hall for an Agape meal (simple supper).
• We celebrate the footwashing and communion.
• If you would like to do a reading, please sign up using the link below.
• Afterwards we process into the church for the stripping of the altar.
• Beginning at 8 pm there is an all-night prayer vigil.

Readers for Holy Week     Maundy Thursday Readings

Maundy Thursday All-Night Vigil (lasts from the end of the Maundy Thursday service until the Good Friday noon service).

MARCH 29: GOOD FRIDAY

GOOD FRIDAY invites us to meditate on the cross. By long tradition, the Good Friday offering benefits the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem. You can use the link below or give a check to St. Philip's and write "Good Friday" in the note section.

Good Friday Offering

• At 12 noon we will have a new service: a Meditation on the Four Passion Gospels. You are invited to read one of the Gospels. Use the sign up link below. You can come and go as you like at this service. Each half hour we will read one of the Passion Gospels, followed by a prayer and time for silent reflection. 12:00 noon: Matthew; 12:30 Mark; 1:00 Luke; 1:30 John. You can download the readings below.

Readers for Holy Week   Matthew Passion   Mark Passion   Luke Passion   John Passion

• At 7 pm we will have a service of the Stations of the Cross. Members of the congregation are invited to come up and read each station or to hold the large wooden cross.

MARCH 30: HOLY SATURDAY

HOLY SATURDAY the church is prepared for Easter. 

• At 8 pm we celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter with the lighting of the new fire and the Paschal candle, readings that remind us of God’s saving acts throughout history, and the first Eucharist of Easter. 
• We will be inviting kids and young people (and the young at heart) to help lead this service by participating in the readings and songs. 
• We begin outdoors, move into the darkened Great Hall, and then finally enter the church for a joyful Eucharist. 
• Sign up using the link below to do one of the readings.

Readers for Holy Week   1st Reading: Creation   2nd Reading: The Flood   3rd Reading: The Exodus

MARCH 31: EASTER DAY

EASTER DAY we celebrate the joy of Jesus' resurrection!

• At 8 am we have our service without music
• At 10 am we have a festive service with choir.
• Kids are welcome to participate in an Easter Egg hunt after church.