Holy Week 2022 at PRLC
HOLY WEEK AT PRLC
Passion Sunday, April 10 - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
What begins with a procession of palms with shouts of “Hosanna!” leads to cries of “Crucify him!” The story of Jesus’ Passion according to St. Luke is central to this service launching Holy Week.
Chrism Mass, Tuesday of Holy Week, April 12 - 11:00 a.m.
At this service, deacons and pastors reaffirm their ordination vows and the bishop blesses the oil of chrism used at baptism. This is a shared service of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia and our ELCA Northwest Washington Synod. +Bishop Wee will preside and +Bishop Rickel will preach. All PRLC members are welcome!
The Great Three Days
Maundy Thursday Holy Communion, April 14 – 7:30 p.m.
The great Three Days of Easter begin on this night when we remember Jesus’ institution of the Lord’s Supper. This service includes foot washing and the stripping of the altar. The liturgy does not end but continues Good Friday.
The Way of the Cross, Good Friday, April 15 – Noon
We contemplate Jesus’ passion and death at eight stations of the Cross with prayer, hymns, and scripture.
Stations of the Cross for Children, Good Friday, April 15 – 6:30 p.m.
On the front lawn.
Adoration of the Cross, Good Friday, April 15 – 7:30 p.m.
Tonight we listen to the Passion according to John and behold the life-giving cross. The chancel choir leads the singing at this service where there will be opportunity to light candles and pray around the cross.
The Great Vigil of Easter, April 16 – 6:30 p.m.
Tonight is the culmination of Three Days that includes the blessing of the new fire, stories of salvation from the scriptures, Baptism, and Eucharist. At this service we proclaim with joy, “This is the night!” when Christ passes from death to life. We join Christ in this passing over to rebirth and renewal of life.
Easter Sunday, April 17 – 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
The joy of the Easter Vigil spills over to Sunday morning with a festive service of Holy Communion.
Easter Sunday Sweets & Storywalk, April 17 – 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Join us Sunday, on the front lawn (or in the Narthex if the weather is inclement) to share sweet refreshments and an interactive story experience.