Holy Week at Ascension

Holy Week at Ascension
Join us for our Holy Week observances on Palm Sunday; the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; the Easter Vigil; and Easter Sunday. Follow along on Jesus' journey — from acclaimed prophet to enemy of the state and, ultimately, Risen Lord — through the ancient rhythms of Christian liturgy and sacred music.

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Learn more about the Triduum, the services from sundown on Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday →

Palm Sunday – March 24

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

  • 9 am ∙ Holy Eucharist
  • 11 am ∙ Blessing of the Palms & Procession; Festal Eucharist with Choir and dramatic reading of the Passion
  • 6 pm ∙ Meditation & Sacrament

In Holy Week – March 25, 26, & 27

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

  • 6 pm ∙ Holy Eucharist at Main Altar with Lay Preachers

Maundy Thursday – March 28

  • 7 pm ∙ Holy Eucharist with Full Choir, with Washing of Feet, Stripping of Altar, Procession to the Altar of Repose, and Watch with the Blessed Sacrament

Good Friday – March 29

  • 12 noon ∙ The Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ, with Full Choir, Veneration of the Cross and Communion from the Reserve Sacrament

Holy Saturday – March 30

The Great Vigil of Easter

  • 8 pm ∙ The Liturgy of the Word, with Lighting of the New Fire, Holy Baptism and the first Eucharist of Easter, with Full Choir

Easter Sunday – March 31

Day of Resurrection

  • 9 am • Holy Eucharist
  • 11 am ∙ Festal Eucharist with Full Choir
  • 6 pm ∙ Meditation & Sacrament

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Parish News: September 13
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Parish News: September 13

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Mother Liz invites us to remember those lost, the first responders’ sacrifice, and the courage and compassion that arose amid devastation. Ascension will be open for prayer and reflection from 8 am to 5 pm, with bells tolling at 8:46. She shares a prayer from Bishop Allen Shin, calling us to confront hatred, resist violence, and make peace.

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