PALM SUNDAY, March 16
7:45 am Said Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Sunday School
10:15 am The Blessing of the Palms
Procession and Solemn (High) Mass with Dramatic Reading of the
Passion Also a special choral presentation by the Chamber
Singers of Arkansas State University - Beebe, Dr. Jeff Parker,
Director
Monday,
Tuesday & Wednesday services in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK, March 17
9:00 am Morning
Prayer
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
5:45 pm Holy Eucharist
(Gospel: John 12:1-11 - Fallout from the Raising of Lazarus)
TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, March 18
7:00 am Holy Eucharist
(Gospel: Mark 11:15-19 - Cleansing of the Temple)
9:00 am Morning Prayer
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, March 19
9:00
am Morning Prayer
10:00 am Healing Service & Holy Eucharist
(Gospel: Matthew 26:1-5, 14-25 - Judas conspires with the Chief
Priests)
MAUNDY
THURSDAY, March 20
9:00 am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)
7:00 pm Sung Holy Eucharist (Institution of the Lord’s Supper)
The Washing of Feet
Procession to the Altar of Repose and Stripping of the Altar
Watch before the Altar of Repose until Good Friday at Morning
Prayer, 8:30 PM
“COULD
YOU NOT WATCH WITH ME ONE HOUR?”
GOOD
FRIDAY, March 21
8:30 am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
According to the Gospel of Mark Jesus was on the cross from the
Third Hour (9 am) until the Sixth Hour (3 pm). At St. James’ we
mark these hours with short Devotionals using the Order of Noonday
Prayer (Book of Common Prayer, p.103)
9:00
am Terce (The Third Hour)
12:00 noon Sext (The Sixth Hour)
12:15 pm Stations of the Cross - Traditional Version (Begin in
the Chapel)
3:00 pm None (The Ninth Hour)
3:15 pm Stations of the Cross - Traditional Version (Begin in
the Chapel)
5:30 pm Evening Prayer (Chapel)
6:30 pm Stations of the Cross - Contemporary Version (Begin in
the Chapel)
Led
by members of the Daughters of the King
7:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy and the Communion of the
Pre-Sanctified
HOLY SATURDAY OF EASTER EVEN, March 22
12:00
Noon The Angelus and Holy Saturday Liturgy
(Gospel: John 19:38-42 - On “Tomb Day” we mark the burial of Jesus)
8:00
PM The Great Vigil of Easter
Blessing of the New Fire
Blessing of the Paschal Candle
Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Holy Eucharist
More
than in any other service the Great Vigil of Easter brings
together all the many elements of the Christian Faith as the church
celebrates what it is ot be a Christian, recalling God’s great acts
towards his people, and the presence of Christ our Redeemer and
Lord. It is actually the prototype for the other services of the
year.
As our
Principal Easter Service, the Vigil begins in darkness
(representing death) and ends with the brightness of Christ’s
resurrection. The service, rich in symbolism, includes the lighting
of the new fire and the Paschal Candle (symbol of Christ, the Light
of the Word), the Old Testament prophecies, Renewal of Baptismal
Vows and the first Mass of Easter.
“How
blessed is this night,
when
earth and heaven are joined
and
man is reconciled to God.”
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
EASTER
DAY SERVICES
7:45 am Said Holy Eucharist (with hymns)
There will be no Sunday School
10:15 am Solemn (High) Mass (with incense)
Your
“Don’t Forget” List for Easter
1.
Lenten Mite Boxes
The
Self-Denial Lenten Mite Boxes may be brought to the Altar during the
Offertory at the Easter Vigil or at either service on Easter Day.
Place your box on the ledge below the top of the altar.
2.
Flowers for the Cross
The
traditional Flowering of the Cross will take place at 9:30 am.
Be sure to bring fresh flowers and flowering shrub cuttings
from your yeard and help with the decorating!
3.
Easter Eggs & 4. Empty Baskets
An
Easter Egg Hunt will follow the 10:15 am service in two areas - one
for younger children and one for older children. Please bring lots
of hard boiled, dyed eggs to the church on Easter Day to be blessed
at the beginning of the 10:15 am service and to be hidden by the
Youth Group during the beginning of the service.
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