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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Palm Sunday – March 29

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 30, 31, & April 1

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday
  • 6 pm ∙ Holy Eucharist at Main Altar with Lay Preachers

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

Maundy Thursday – April 2

  • 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 – April 3

  • 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 & The Great Vigil – April 4

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

Easter Sunday – April 5

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

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photo: Parish Hall air-conditioning renovation
Newsletter

Parish News: July 12

From this week’s newsletter: Ascension’s ancient parish hall air conditioners overheated during June’s hot weather, prompting replacement with newer, more efficient units. The installation process required removing portraits of past rectors, sparking a task force to consider additional renovations as the parish prepares for its 200th anniversary and the next century of ministry. If all goes as planned with the AC renovation, services should return to the re-air-conditioned Parish Hall on July 19th.

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