8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Procession of Palms, Passion According to Luke, and Eucharist.
12 noon Misa del Domingo de los Ramos
4 p.m. Blessing of the Streets. We join our friends at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church for this traditional procession through our neighborhood.
Tenebrae, Wednesday, April 4th
7:30 p.m. Tenebrae (from the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows”) is a dramatic, candlelight service using the Psalms and Lamentations, and providing an extended meditation upon, and a prelude to, the events in Jesus’ life between the Last Supper and the Resurrection.
Maundy Thursday, April 5th
6:30 p.m. A simple supper of soup, salad, cheese, bread and wine in the Parish Hall. Bring a pot of your favorite soup to share.
7:30 p.m. Choral Eucharist, washing of feet, and stripping of the Altar in the church (bilingual).
8 p.m. All Night Vigil keeping watch in the church.
Good Friday, April 6th
7 a.m. Liturgy of Good Friday
12 noon Stations of the Cross with special music.
1 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday: Passion According to John, homily, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
6:30 p.m. Via Cruces: in the Latin custom, we take turns carrying a large cross to 14 stations of suffering and struggle in the inner city. We return to the patio for concluding prayers. (Bilingual).
Easter Eve (Saturday), April 7th
7:30 p.m. The Great Vigil (in English). This ancient liturgy is the principal Easter celebration. We begin in the patio blessing a new fire and a new paschal candle. We process into the dark church bearing candles with the Christ light. We listen to the promises of redemption from scripture lessons. We baptize new members into the family of Jesus. With the Easter acclamation, we ring the bells we have brought. Lights, incense and glorious music acclaim the resurrection of Jesus and we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter with the Parish Choir and a Brass Quartet. Festive champagne reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Easter Day, April 8th
8a.m. Easter hymns and Eucharist
10:15 a.m. Festive Easter Eucharist with Parish Choir and Brass Quartet
12 noon Misa de la Pascua
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