2023 Holy Week Schedule
Our Holy Week journey continues at Church of Our Saviour this week with the Paschal Triduum which includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the Great Vigil and Easter Sunday. Below is a list of all of the programs and services COS is offering during this one, continuous liturgy. We hope to see you this week as we experience the mystery, sorrow, and joy of the Easter promise!
All streaming services are now available for viewing on our YouTube channel only.
Maundy Thursday April 6
Simple Supper Potluck at 6:30pm
A shared community meal commemorating the last supper. Please bring a main or side dish to share.
Maundy Thursday Liturgy 7:00pm
Sermon Title: Receive the Gospel: Humility
Including foot washing, solemn procession to the altar of repose, and the stripping of the altar. This service will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Good Friday April 7
Stations of the Cross at 7:00am
A prayerful devotion commemorating the Passion of Christ.
Morning Prayer at 8:00am
A simple service with scriptural readings, prayers, and a homily.
Children's Liturgy at 11:00am
All ages invited to this beautiful and reflective service on Good Friday.
Rosary at 12:15pm
An Episcopal Rosary experience drawing on scripture and in the format of the ancient Catholic prayer.
Silent Meditation from 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The church will remain open to all for silent meditation as we recall the hours of darkness that followed the death of Jesus on the cross.
Good Friday Liturgy at 6:30pm
Sermon Title: Embrace the Gospel: Sacrifice
A solemn service which includes the reading of the Passion of Christ and veneration of the cross. This service will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Holy Saturday April 8
Word at the Tomb at 9:00am
This prayerbook service features readings from scripture, prayers, and a homily.
The Great Vigil Liturgy at 8:00pm
Sermon Title: Proclaim the Gospel: The Gift of Grace
A dramatic service which begins in the darkness of the tomb as we light the new fire of Easter and hear readings from the Hebrew Scriptures before emerging into the resurrection of Easter. This service will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Easter Sunday April 9
Easter Sunday Liturgies at 7:45am, 9am*, 10:45am*
Our festive and joyful Easter Sunday Services filled with light and music! This service will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Easter Egg Hunt at 10:15am
A fun-filled egg hunt on the front lawn for all children and maybe a visit from the Easter Bunny!