St. Francis of Assisi Hosts Newberry College's Madrigal Singers During Holy Week

In observance of Holy Week, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Chapin has planned several events starting Wednesday. See the release below.

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church has a full week of activities planned for Holy Week, including its annual tradition of hosting the Newberry College Madrigal Singers for the Maundy Thursday service, which will be held on March 28 at 7:30 pm. 

The Newberry College Madrigals is a small vocal ensemble that is well-known for its high-level performances of choral chamber works that range from the Middle Ages through the 21st Century, including standards of vocal jazz. This talented group of young men and women has performed at St. Francis for the past seven years, and parishioners and community members alike have enjoyed their performance as part of this solemn service which includes foot washing and Holy Eucharist. The service itself follows a Seder meal which begins at 6:00 pm in the parish hall, with participants eating together and sharing stories of the Passover.

Also on the Holy Week schedule at St. Francis, there will be a Healing Service at 7 pm on Wednesday evening, March 27. And on Good Friday, March 29, there are noon and 7 pm services, followed by Stations of the Cross at 8 pm. On Saturday, March 30, St. Francis will join with the congregation at St. Simon & St. Jude for observance of the Great Easter Vigil at 7:30 pm with Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Bishop, the Right Reverend Andrew Waldo presiding. 

Then on Easter Sunday, March 31, St. Francis will have services at 8:00 and 10:30 am, with its traditional Easter Brunch scheduled for 9:15 am. And there will be an Easter egg hunt for the children beginning at 10 am. To learn more about all of St. Francis’ Holy Week activities, please visit www.stfrancischapin.org.