“Through the Paschal mystery…we are
buried with Christ by Baptism into his death, and raised with him to newness of
life.” —The Book of
Common Prayer
April 17, 2019
Wednesday of
Holy Week
Greetings! As we journey together
through the darkness of Holy Week toward the glorious light of Easter morning,
we do so with a sense of purpose and direction. Our eyes are set on the goal of
the Light of Christ which shines in our hearts and gives us a hope that does
not die.
As we near the Triduum of Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday and Holy Saturday, and beyond to Easter I would like to invite each
of you to join with me in commemorating Jesus’ last journey to the cross and
celebrating the glorious Event of the Resurrection. There will be plenty of
opportunities for worship during Holy Week and the Easter Season. A schedule of
Holy Week/Easter events is included in this mailing.
Our Easter Vigil and Easter Day
celebrations at St. St. Stephen’s will once again be the most beautiful and
glorious services we celebrate during the year and this year is no exception.
We will have a truly special and meaningful service of liturgy and music that
will be memorable for all of us. And we will, once again, have special
opportunities for our children as well.
And again, please know of my deep gratitude
and joy in being able to serve alongside you at St. Stephen’s. You are an
incredible congregation!
Peace,
Jamie+
Fr. Jamie Parsley
HOLY WEEK AT ST STEPHEN’S
Thursday, April 18 – Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm Holy Eucharist + Foot washing +
Stripping of Altar
Friday April 19 –Good Friday
12:00 pm – Good
Friday service + Solemn
Collects +
Veneration of the Cross + Eucharist of the
Pre-sanctified
3:00
pm – Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 20 – Holy Saturday
10:00 am – Holy
Saturday service
8:00 pm—Easter Vigil
Lighting of the New Fire + Service of Light + Return of the Alleluia
Sunday April 21 – Easter
11:00 am – Holy
Eucharist
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