Trinity Cranford Holy Week Service Schedule April 9th– April 16th, 2017

Trinity Cranford Holy Week Service Schedule April 9th– April 16th, 2017

Trinity Episcopal Church, 119 Forest Avenue Cranford, NJ, invites everyone to come and celebrate the wealth of services during Holy Week and Easter at Trinity Cranford. Join us to feel the Grace of God throughout each day of this exceptional week beginning with Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the comforting reassurance of a Healing Mass on Monday, witness the light seemingly begin to fade at the service of Tenebrae on Tuesday, experience a meal in the Upper Room on Wednesday, see the origins of the Eucharist at the Last Supper service on Maundy Thursday, focus on the Passion on Good Friday, light the Paschal Fire on Saturday….All culminating with the joyful celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday. “The three great services of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Paschal Vigil on Saturday, together are collectively known as the Triduum, encapsulate the heart of the Christian faith,” said The Reverend Andy Kruger, Trinity’s Priest-in-Charge. All are welcome to attend!

The Trinity Cranford Holy Week Service Schedule is:

Sunday April 9th: Palm/Passion Sunday Mass - 8:00 AM (Rite I) & 10:00 AM (Rite II)/music

Begin Holy Week at Trinity Cranford on Palm/Passion Sunday. The service begins with the joy of the Liturgy of the Palms commemorate the joy Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem. This is followed by a dramatic reading of the Liturgy of the Passion according to St Matthew. Join us as we gather together for the Blessed Palms ceremony and the power of the Passion story on Palm/Passion Sunday. Mass will be held at 8:00 AM Rite I Liturgy and 10:00 AM Rite II Liturgy with Choral music.

Monday April 10th: Healing Mass – 7:00 PM

The prophet Isaiah wrote, “…upon him was the punishment that made us whole and by his bruises we are healed.” The early church applied these words to Jesus. The Apostles view the cross as both what was wrong with humanity and a path to healing and wholeness. Come and remember those in need of healing and receive anointing for healing in the context of the Eucharist.

Tuesday April 11th: Tenebrae Service – 7:00 PM

Tenebrae means “shadows” or “darkness.” That is a perfect title for a service that prepares us so well, in heart, mind, even in body, for the three days when the Light seemed to fade. It is a haunting service of readings of Scripture. The most conspicuous feature of the service is the gradual extinguishing of the candles while a series of readings are spoken. The readings will be interspersed with instrumental music from the flute and piano.

Wednesday April 12th: A Meal in the Upper Room – 7:00 PM (Sherlock Hall)

What type of meal did Jesus and his disciples share in the Upper Room? Was it a Passover Meal? Come enjoy the epicurean delights of Middle Eastern Cuisine and hear a short presentation on the Last Supper.

Thursday April 13th: Maundy Thursday Mass & Vigil– 7:00 PM

The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum which means “command.” Beginning with Jesus’ command to serve each other, the evening will begin with the ritual of hand washing, showing us the true meaning of servant hood. Then the serviced will focus on the institution of the Eucharist within the context of the Last Supper Jesus celebrated with his disciples and we will witness the stripping of the altar and exit in silence. Those who wish to may keep the vigil through the night as the disciples did with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Friday April 14th: Good Friday – 8AM & 3:00PM

The Stations of the Cross service, with readings that describe and reflect upon the events Christ encountered carrying his cross to his crucifixion, led by Trinity’s group of young people preparing for Confirmation, will begin at 8:00 AM.

The Good Friday Liturgy at 3:00 PM includes readings of the Passion according to St. John, praying the Solemn Collects, the Adoration of the cross of Jesus, and distribution of Holy Communion using the reserve sacraments from the altar of repose. The service concludes in silence.

Saturday April 15th: Pascal Vigil Mass - 7:00 PM

The very heart of the Liturgical Year is the Paschal Vigil, the culmination of the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. Share the depth and richness of our Faith as we light the Pascal Candle, remember great Bible stories, renew our Baptismal Vows, and celebrate Holy Communion.

Sunday April 16th: Easter Sunday Mass- 8:00 AM (Rite I) & 10:00 AM (Rite II) with music

Join in this joy-filled celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ALLELUIA!!

Trinity Episcopal Church is a family church that has been serving area families since 1872. Sunday services at 8 AM and 10 AM are celebrated by The Reverend Andy Kruger, Trinity’s Priest-in-Charge. For more information about Trinity, please call 908-276-4047 or visit http://www.trinitycranford.org/. Trinity also provides Trinity Episcopal Day School (TEDS), a state licensed facility serving children from 2 1/2 through Kindergarten. TEDS provides a nurturing, learning environment which promotes intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical growth. Program options include Full or 1/2 days from 2-5 days a week, extended Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Kindergarten Wrap Around. For more information about TEDS, please cal 908-276-2881 or visit http://www.tedscranford.org

EVENT DETAILS:

Trinity Cranford Holy Week Schedule

Sunday April 9th: – Palm/Passion Sunday Mass- 8:00 AM (Rite I) & 10:00 AM (Rite II)

Monday April 10th: - Healing Mass – 7:00 PM

Tuesday April 11th: The Service of Tenebrae – 7:00 PM

Wednesday April 12th: A Meal in the Upper Room – 7:00 PM

Thursday April 13th: Maundy Thursday Mass and Vigil – 7:00 PM

Friday April 14h: Stations of the Cross – 8:00 AM & Good Friday Mass - 3:00 PM

Saturday April 15th: Paschal Vigil Mass– 7:00 PM

Sunday April 16th – Easter Sunday Mass- 8:00 AM (Rite I) & 10:00 AM (Rite II)

At Trinity Episcopal Church, 119 Forest Avenue, Cranford, NJ

All are invited to attend

For more information contact:

(908) 276-4047

Or visit http://www.trinitycranford.org