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.
Ephphatha: Hearing God’s Voice Above Life’s Noise
In this Trinity 12 sermon on Mark 7:31-37, Fr. Dan reflects on Jesus healing the deaf man and connects the miracle to modern spiritual deafness caused by constant noise, distraction, and technology. Christ’s command, “Ephphatha” (“Be opened”), becomes a call for Christians to seek silence, hear God’s voice, and be transformed by His grace.
Trinity 11 Sermon: The Pharisee, the Publican, and True Prayer
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, Jesus exposes the danger of measuring ourselves against others. This sermon explores how self-justification traps the soul, while humility and repentance open the door to God’s mercy and peace.
When Jesus Wept: Preparing the Heart for Christ
Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people failed to recognize God’s visitation and the peace He offered. In Luke 19:41–47, Christ’s tears and His cleansing of the Temple reveal the depth of divine love that seeks not to condemn, but to restore. Fr. Dan challenges believers to examine their hearts, remove spiritual clutter, and welcome Christ fully, allowing Him to transform them into living houses of prayer.