Saints Andrew and Matthew Episcopal Church, Wilmington, Delaware

2008 Holy Week and Easter Services at SsAM

Free weekday parking at the church after 5:30 p.m. For additional details, call 656-6628.

PALM SUNDAY, March 16

8:00 a.m. Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, and Holy Eucharist

TUESDAY, March 18

12:00 noon - Lenten Concert - David Christopher, Organ and Men of the Choir. Selections from the "St. Augustine Organbook" by Gerald Near with Gregorian Chants

WEDNESDAY, March 19

12:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist, with Service of Healing

MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 20

6:00 p.m. Agape Supper: Simple meal of soup, bread, and fruit in Auditorium
6:45 p.m. Holy Eucharist: Informal family-friendly serviice in Auditorium. All join in Stripping of the Altar in the Church following the service.

GOOD FRIDAY, March, 21

12:00 noon - Liturgy for Good Friday, with Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
Church will remain open until 3:00 for meditation and prayer.
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available until 3:00.
8:00 p.m. - Music for Good Friday by the SsAM Choir and Choral Scholars with members of the Delaware Valley Chorale, David Christopher, Director. DuBois, "The Seven Last Words of Christ" and selected motets.

EASTER SUNDAY, March 23

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, with hymns
10:30 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist
Sunday School will not meet, but child care provided for infants and young children
Easter Egg Hunt for children follows the service.

For more information, contact the church office at 302-656-6628.

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace.”

--from the Collect for Holy Week

If you have a question or comment, please contact us.

The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew
719 North Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Voice: (302) 656-6628

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