Holy Week and Easter Schedules at Guilford Churches

Christ Episcopal Church

Holy Wednesday, March 27

• 7 p.m. Tenebrae led by the Middle School Class

Maundy Thursday,  March 28

• 7 p.m. Liturgy includes Foot Washing, Institution of Eucharist
• and Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, March 29

• Noon—3 p.m. Three Hour Watch with Hymns, Choir,
• Passion Reading, Way of the Cross, and Communion
• 7 p.m. Prayers, Reading of the Passion, & Communion

Holy Saturday, March 30

• 8 p.m. Easter Vigil – New Fire, Prophecies, Easter
• Proclamation, and first celebration of the Resurrection

Easter, March 31

• 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, with hymns
• 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with hymns and choir
• Easter Egg Hunt to follow the 10 a.m. service
• Children are asked to bring a flower for the Cross and
• their own Easter egg basket.

St. John's Episcopal Church

Tenebrae Service - Wednesday, March 27, 7:00pm

• A service of prayer, readings and lights.

Maundy Thursday Family Service – March 28, 2013, 5:30 pm

• We gather together to commemorate the events of Maundy Thursday, when Jesus gathered with his disciples for the Last Supper.We will celebrate with an Agape Meal (pot luck) at North Guilford Congregational Church. This will include Holy Communion. We will then proceed to Saint John’s Episcopal Church where we will continue worship with a sermon, foot-washing and stripping of altar.  This service is very expressive, especially for children, by embodying our faith in actions. 

Night Watch - March 28-29 ending at 8:00 am

• Come and stay awake with Christ for one hour throughout the night in our church.

Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist of the Reserved Sacrament - Friday, March 29 8:00 to end the Night Watch in prayer  

Good Friday Service – March 29, 2013, 7:00 pm

Easter Vigil Service – March 30, 2013, 7:00 pm. 

Easter Sunrise Service – March 31, 2013, 6:15 am.

• We will gather outside of the North Guilford Congregational Church to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, following the women who went early to the tomb Easter morning, to discover a great and astounding joy. Acoustic guitar will accompany this service. We will join in an Easter brunch in the NGCC fellowship hall after the service.

Easter Worship – March 31, 2013, 10 am. (Just the one service.)

First Congregational Church

Tuesday, March 26

• 7:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship Committee – Minear Library
• 7:00pm Pastoral Relations – Bride’s Room

Maundy Thursday, March 28 

• 4:00pm Mommy/Daddy & Me – Church School Bldg Rm 1
• 7:30pm Worship – Sanctuary

Good Friday, March 29

• 7:30pm Worship – Sanctuary

Easter Sunday, March 31

• 6:00am Sunrise Service led by PF at Indian Cove Beach 
• (Water St to Mulberry Pt Rd to Daniel Ave; follow to end)
• 9:00 & 11:00am Festival Services, Kendrick preaching (note change in worship times!)
• Nursery &Children’s Pgm (PreK - Gr 3) at both svcs
• Between services: Fellowship/refreshments– FH
• Egg Hunt - Church Lawn

St. George Catholic Church

Masses Mon., Tues. & Wednesday of Holy Week: 6:45 & 8:30 A.M.

Holy Thursday, March 28 (no 6:45 nor 8:30 A.M. Mass)

• 7:00 PM Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper with the Washing of Feet (all are welcome to take part by having your feet washed) and Procession/Transfer of the Holy Eucharist. Come and spend some time in prayer in the presence of the Lord on the Altar of Repose which will be located in the “Cry Room” until 10:00 PM

Good Friday, March 29 (no 6:45 nor 8:30 A.M. Mass) 

• 2:30 P.M.Chaplet of Divine Mercy
• 3:00 P.M. Service of the Lord’s Passion, 
• 7:00 P.M. Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, March 30 (no 8:30 A.M. nor 5:00 P.M. Mass)

8:00 P.M. Easter Vigil Mass with the lighting of the new fire, blessing of the Easter Candle, scripture readings and song, blessing of the new water, Baptism, Confirmation and welcoming of new Catholics, Eucharist. Reception following in the Fr. Sullivan Center.

Easter Sunday, March 31 8:00, 10:00 & 11:30 A.M. 

North Guilford Congregational Church

Maundy Thursday Family Service – March 28, 2013, 5:30 pm

• We gather together to commemorate the events of Maundy Thursday, when Jesus gathered with his disciples for the Last Supper. We will celebrate with an Agape Meal (pot luck) at North Guilford Congregational Church. This will include Holy Communion. We will then proceed to Saint John’s Episcopal Church where we will continue worship with a sermon, foot-washing and stripping of altar. This service is very expressive, especially for children, by embodying our faith in actions.

Good Friday Service – March 29, 2013, 7:00 pm

• We will gather at Saint John’s Episcopal Church to recall the events of Good Friday and the death of Jesus. This service will focus on the ‘stations of the cross’, following Jesus on his journey to Calvary.

Easter Vigil Service – March 30, 2013, 7:00 pm.

• We will gather at Saint John’s Episcopal Church to await Easter Day with a service of readings and Holy Communion, remembering the history of God’s saving works.

Easter Sunrise Service – March 31, 2013, 6:15 am.

• We will gather outside of the North Guilford Congregational Church to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, following the women who went early to the tomb Easter morning, to discover a great and astounding joy. Acoustic guitar will accompany this service. We will join in an Easter brunch in the NGCC fellowship hall after the service.

Easter Worship – March 31, 2013, 10 am.

• Join us for a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ! The senior choir will bless us with great music, and there will be opportunities to express our faith and our joy. There is no Sunday school on Easter Sunday. Pre-K care and nursery care will be provided.