Holy Week & Easter


Holy Week & Easter Services

Palm Sunday, March 24

Procession with the Palms, Passion Narrative, and Holy Communion

8:45 a.m. and 10:45 am in the Courtyard / Church and broadcast live via Boxcast


Holy Monday, March 25

Meditative Walk with Scripture & Taize Music

10:00 a.m. outside on the Labyrinth


Holy Tuesday, March 26

Diocese of Southwest Florida Chrism Mass

10:00 a.m. in the Church


Holy Wednesday, March 27

Tenebrae

6:30 p.m. in the Church


Maundy Thursday, March 28

Foot-washing, Holy Meal, and Stripping of the Altar

6:30 p.m. in the Church and Parish Hall


Good Friday, March 29

Stations of the Cross (noon); Meditations (12:30 pm; 1 pm; 1:30 pm); Good Friday Liturgy (2 pm)

Noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Church


The Great Vigil of Easter, March 30

Lighting of the Paschal Candle; Holy Scripture (God's Saving Deeds in History); Renewal of Baptismal Vows; & Holy Communion

7:30 p.m. in the Church


Easter, March 31

8:45 a.m. and 10:45 am in the Church and broadcast live via Boxcast

What is Holy Week?

Holy Week commemorates the events of Jesus entering Jerusalem during the last week of his life. Jesus arrives victoriously, acclaimed as the Messiah (Palm Sunday), yet is soon subject to being placed on trial betrayed to the religious authorities by one of his disciples, Judas. On the night prior to his trial, Jesus spends time with the disciples reassuring them that they will be comforted by God's spirit in his absence. Jesus washes their feet and shares a last supper with them (Maundy Thursday). Jesus appears before the Roman authorities and is condemned to death (Good Friday).  The body of Jesus is laid in a tomb. At dawn, on the third day of death, disciples arrive to discover the tomb is empty -- and that Jesus has risen to new life! (Easter).


The events of that week are referred to as the Paschal Mystery and are celebrated with liturgy, music, prayer, and reflection. These worship services center our spiritual lives and embolden our Christian witness to the world. Come journey with us at St Boniface to deepen your connection to Christ and to community.

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