At the Great Vigil of Easter, on the night before Easter morning, a deacon, priest or cantor chants the Exsultet, an ancient prayer proclaiming God’s saving deeds in history, especially Christ’s resurrection and victory over death. Listen to the Rev. Edwin Chinery chant the Exsultet at the Great Vigil on April 8, 2023, followed by the sermon preached that night by the Rev. Elizabeth Maxwell.
Watch (with captions) the video of the chanting of the Passion of Jesus from the Gospel of John, recorded on Good Friday at the Church of the Ascension.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on Good Friday. The readings for this day: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:37.
The Paschal Triduum (Paschal from the Hebrew פֶּסַח, transliterated as “Pesach,” meaning “Passover,” and triduum from the Latin for “three days”) refers to the three days from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, sundown to sundown. They are among the holiest days of the year for Christians and observed with great sincerity and preparation at the Church of the Ascension. Join us as you are able for the most reflective, somber, expectant and joyful services of the Christian year, in person at Fifth Avenue and 10th Street or online at ascensionnyc.org/webcasts.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on Maundy Thursday. The readings for this day: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35.
Listen to the homily preached by Rachel Sedor on Wednesday of Holy Week, April 5, 2023.
Listen to the homily preached by Dan Meyers on Tuesday of Holy Week, April 4, 2023.
Listen to the homily preached by Taylor Catalana on Monday of Holy Week, April 3, 2023.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on Palm Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:36-27:66.
This week, the rector shares Mary Oliver’s “The Poet Thinks About the Donkey,” reflecting on one of the least considered characters in the Palm Sunday story. On Sunday morning at the 11 am service, we will have the Liturgy of the Palms (including a procession with hymn through the neighboring streets Greenwich Village) and the dramatic reading of Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Passion. And Sunday begins our parish’s collective observance of Holy Week: the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Great Vigil at the tomb, all in hope of the Resurrection. Join us!