Holy Week in Oaks at St. Paul's Episcopal

Holy Week remembers the events that happened in the week leading up to Easter morning. Traditionally, we begin with Palm Sunday – the day where the Gospel’s tell us that Jesus entered Jerusalem with great triumph and acclaim. And goes through Easter Sunday – where we remember the women coming to the tomb and finding Jesus no longer there. But the week’s services are a roller coaster of emotion….

Palm Sunday weekend

Is a joyous time to celebrate. At St. Paul’s this year we begin with Lunch with the Easter Bunny a delightful, festive and free event on Saturday, April 12th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Children and families can enjoy a special lunch with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunt and games. This event is simply a fun time to be filled with joy, laughter, and memorable photo opportunities. This is one of those times where family can come together. You can register here

Palm Sunday

And then the services begin - Palm Sunday falls on April 13th this year, at each service we bless palms and remember Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem that day. And then we read the Passion Gospel – Luke’s account starting with Maundy Thursday’s “Last Supper” through Jesus burial. We read it with different people reading different parts, and the whole church saying the words of the crowd. Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Blessing of the Palms will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12th at 5:30 PM. a Holy Eucharist Rite I with the Blessing of the Palms will be celebrated at 7:30 AM on Sunday, April 13th. And the Procession of Palms and Holy Eucharist Rite II Sunday at 9:30 AM (that includes a bagpiper).

Maundy Thursday

On Maundy Thursday we remember the “Last Supper” and the commandment to love one another that Jesus left us. We end the service by “stripping the altar” removing everything while Psalm 22 is said or sang. This year Maundy Thursday is April 17th, 12:00 PM at the Church of the Epiphany, 87 Bethel Church Rd, Spring City and 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal in Oaks.

Good Friday

On Good Friday we remember and reflect on the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Services will be held on Good Friday, April 18th, at 12:00 PM at St. Paul’s in Oaks and 6:30 PM at Church of the Epiphany.

The Great Vigil of Easter

On Saturday night, as the sun begins to go down, we begin The Great Vigil of Easter. We light the first light of Easter, enter the church in darkness – with only the light of Christ to guide us. We remember the story of redemption. And end by celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. We will celebrate on April 19th, beginning at 7:30 PM at Old Union Church, Pawlings and Audubon Rds., Audubon, across from the Mill Grove Bird Sanctuary.

Easter Sunday

And then on Easter Sunday morning, we continue the celebration of the resurrection on April 20th at 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

We hope to see you at these meaningful events as we journey through Holy Week. For more details, please visit our website stpaulsoaks.org or contact the church office Barbara@stpapulsoaks.org .