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St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Phone: (301) 733-2560 Email: saintjohnshagerstown@gmail.com
Holy Week Schedule:
The SUNDAY of the PASSION: PALM SUNDAY – March 24 – Bishop’s Visit
8:00 A.M. Blessing of Palms; HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite One)
Homily: Bishop Sutton
9:00 A.M. Questions & Conversation w/Bishop Sutton (Trimble Hall)
10:15 A.M. The LITURGY of the PALMS: HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite Two);
CONFIRMATION w/The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, Bishop of Maryland
Dramatic Reading of the Passion according to St. Mark
11:30 A.M. Parish Luncheon in Honor of Bp. Sutton & Confirmands
TUESDAY in HOLY WEEK – Tuesday, March 26
11:00 A.M. Annual Reaffirmation of ORDINATION VOWS (Cathedral, Balti more)
Attendance is expected of all active Clergy of our Diocese.
WEDNESDAY in HOLY WEEK – Wednesday, March 27
7:00 P.M. STATIONS of the CROSS w/Hymns
MAUNDY THURSDAY – Thursday, March 28
7:00 P.M. The LITURGY of OUR LORD’S LAST SUPPER:
Foot Washing; Eucharist; “Stripping” of the Altar
9:00 P.M. Prayer Vigil before the Reserved Sacrament - Ending at 10:P.M.
GOOD FRIDAY – Friday, March 29
7:00 P.M. The GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY of the CROSS
Dramatic Reading of the Passion according to St. John
Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
HOLY SATURDAY/EASTER EVE – Saturday, March 30
6:30 P.M. The REGIONAL GREAT VIGIL of EASTER
This regional celebration for the Episcopal Churches of
Washington County returns to St. John’s this year,
with participants from our neighboring Churches!
Preacher: The Rev. Brandt Montgomery
The SUNDAY of the RESURRECTION: EASTER DAY – Sunday, March 31
8:00 A.M. FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite One) & Homily
10:15 A.M. FESTIVAL HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite Two) and SERMON
Glorious Music w/Organ, Brass & Choir; beautiful Easter flowers;
our Interim Rector’s Easter Message!
11:30 A.M. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt