Palm Sunday and Holy Week

The first day of Holy Week is Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ humble entry (on a donkey) into Jerusalem to observe Passover. The Gospel accounts: he was greeted by crowds who spread their cloaks and laid palm leaves in his path and proclaimed him the Son of David (Matthew 21:5). Palm Sunday is celebrated in many Christian churches with a blessing and procession of palms.

During Holy Week, Christians recall the events leading up to Jesus’ death by crucifixion and his Resurrection according to our faith. The week includes five days of particular significance. This includes Masses, Stations of the Cross, and other remembrances. Maundy Thursday marks Jesus’ institution at the Last Supper of the Eucharist, after that, a central element of Christian worship. In our tradition, Maundy Thursday is accompanied by the priest’s washing of the feet, sometimes of 12 humble or poor persons, in imitation of Jesus’ washing of the feet of his 12 disciples at the Last Supper. Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross, traditionally a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. Holy Saturday, also called Easter Vigil, is the traditional end of Lent. Easter Sunday is the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection, which according to the Gospels, was on the third day after his crucifixion. Modern Easter celebration, like Christmas, has become associated with various folk traditions with little connection with the religious festival. They include the Easter lamb, the Easter rabbit, and the painting of Easter eggs. They are a time of celebration of Christ’s triumph over death, including all of us.

Come and join us in this meraculous celebration beginning Sunday, April 2nd. We are a parish family committed to Jesus Christ.  Visitors are always welcome. Please join us for Coffee Fellowship and Bible Study after the service. If you are searching, spend some time with our family as you journey.