Join us as we traverse the way of the Cross from the Garden of Gethsemane (above) to the garden tomb. We will read Holy Scripture, pray, sing, and meditate on the Stations of the Cross - the Via Dolorosa (the Way of Sorrow).
Friday, April 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Old St. Patrick Church
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, have mercy upon us.
Maundy Thursday
Holy Week at Grace Anglican Fellowship begins with a Choral Tenebrae service on Maundy Thursday featuring mezzo-soprano Margaret Fox, tenor Quaine Hogan, baritone Keven Keys, our choir with organist Miles Sutton, and Fr. Alan on violin.
Experience this poignant service that starts in light and ends in darkness in preparation for Good Friday.
Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Old St. Patrick Church
Good Friday - The Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross
In this meaningful Good Friday service, we will hear meditations on each of the seven words of Christ from the cross by Deacon Jay Thomas. Each meditation will be followed by music from The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross by Josef Haydn. It will be played by the Ars Viva String Quartet led by Fr. Heatherington. As you meditate on each word, Jesus' suffering on that Good Friday so long ago will echo in your heart.
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).
“You will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43).
“Woman, behold your son; behold your mother!” (John 19:26-27).
“Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46, from Psalm 22:1).
“I thirst!” (John 19:28).
“It is finished!” (John 19:30).
“Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit’” (Luke 23:46, from Psalm 31:5).
Friday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Old St. Patrick Church
The Great Vigil of Easter
Picking up where Maundy Thursday left off, we begin this service in darkness with only the Christ candle and our candles giving light. Then Easter bursts through with lights, bells, a trumpet call, and alleluias! Music will be provided by Michelle Areyzaga, soprano, singing "I Know that My Redeemer Liveth;" Ethan Adams, trumpet; Miles Sutton, keyboard; and Fr. Heatherington, violin.
As Fr. Alan says, "this is the most important service of the year!"
Saturday, April 16th at 9:00 p.m
Old St. Patrick Church
Easter Sunday morning
Alleluia, Christ is risen, He is risen indeed!!
Our Easter celebration will complete our Lenten journey and our intense week-long immersion in the death of Christ for our salvation. Now we celebrate the RESURRECTION! We will be joined by the Ars Viva Brass Quartet, our choir and baritone Keven Keys in a glorious service of celebration and praise.
Sunday, April 17th at 10:30 a.m. (no adult education)
Old St. Patrick Church
Picking up where Maundy Thursday left off, we begin this service in darkness with only the Christ candle and our candles giving light. Then Easter bursts through with lights, bells, a trumpet call, and alleluias! Music will be provided by Michelle Areyzaga, soprano, singing "I Know that My Redeemer Liveth;" Ethan Adams, trumpet; Miles Sutton, keyboard; and Fr. Heatherington, violin.
