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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Newsletter

Parish News: January 19

In this week’s newsletter, Mother Liz reflects back on her ten years so far as rector at the Church of the Ascension. Also this week: parishioners who have pledged to support the church will receive email invitations to vote online in this year’s vestry and warden elections in anticipation of our 2025 annual meeting, which is always held the last Sunday of January: in other words, next week!

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