Holy Week and Easter at St. David’s

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

• 9 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms and of the Word

Monday in Holy Week

• Make a home altar to use during Holy Week.

Tuesday in Holy Week

• 7 p.m. Holy Tuesday Bedtime Stories & Prayers with Ms. Amanda

Wednesday in Holy Week

• Pray the service of Tenebrae
  • Click this video link to hear portions of the service sung to traditional chant. Those who wish to pray the entire service should download the Tenebrae order of service and follow the instructions there.
• 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. One Church, One Book: Backpacking with the Saints

Maundy Thursday

• Anytime – “Make Your Own” Agapé Meal
• 6 p.m. Children’s Worship with Amanda Wischkaemper (Facebook/stdave.org)
• 7:30 p.m. The Proper Liturgy for Maundy Thursday

Since we have not celebrated the Eucharist behind the altar in either Bethell Hall or Historic Church in more than a year, tonight, liturgically, we are invited to pick up where we left off. The altar is as it was last Maundy Thursday.

Good Friday

• 9 a.m. Stations of the Cross | Register for Zoom links
  Come pray the Stations of the Cross online with fellow members of St. David’s. There will be prayers, artwork, readings, & opportunities for pondering each of the stations.
• 11 a.m. Children’s Stations of the Cross
• Noon and 7:30 p.m. The Proper Liturgy for Good Friday
  Gather at the cross or crucifix in your home.

With the permission of Bishop Doyle, we are using some newly composed prayers during the Solemn Collects for this Good Friday service. These new collects were born out of the work of a task force at St. David’s in 2019-2020.

Holy Saturday

• 9 a.m. The Proper Liturgy for Holy Saturday | Register for Zoom links
• 7:30 p.m. The Proper Liturgy for the Great Vigil of Easter
  Ring your bell and shout “Alleluia!” at the appropriate place in the service!

Easter Sunday

• 9 a.m. Easter Day: Liturgy of the Word
• Download Children’s Easter Resources
  • Enjoy Easter at Home
  • Easter Day Coloring Prayers
  • Stained Glass Alleluia
  • Stained Glass Easter Craft
  • Eastertide Calendar
• 8 p.m. Compline

Even though we will still be worshipping virtually for the Great Vigil of Easter and Easter Day, we will have beautiful flowers to adorn the altar and Paschal candles, and your donations for these special decorations are most appreciated. You can give online or send a check with “Easter flowers” in the memo line.

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Church buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, April 5.

Curbside Easter Specials

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Visit Wilderness Mural and Flowering Cross Memorial

Tuesday, April 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are invited to stop by St. David’s to “flower the cross” and take pictures with it! Please remember to wear your mask and stay socially-distanced from those who are not part of your household.

While you’re there, you should stroll to the corner of San Jacinto and 7^th Street to see the temporary mural – another good photo op! Share photos/videos and tag on social media #stationsofthewilderness.

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You can also upload photos using the buttons below for a parish gallery.

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Sunday Bible Study: Eastertide

April 18, 25, and May 2, 16, at 10 a.m.
Come explore The Nature of the Church. We will study the early church movement in the Book of Acts, and also ponder the modern-day implications. Any and all are welcome.

Sunday, May 9, 10 a.m.
Come join Father Chuck as he explore the concept of Sabbath, and also shares what life at St. David’s will look like while he is on Sabbath this upcoming Summer. Any and all are welcome!