Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Tuesday In Holy WeekTuesday In Holy Week
O God, by the passion of thy blessed Son didst make an instrument of shameful death to be unto us the means of life: Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for the sake of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Holy Week Musical Meditations
6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
For the Tuesday of Holy Week, cellist Guy Fishman performs an hour-long concert of Bach's unaccompanied suites for cello.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Wednesday In Holy WeekWednesday In Holy Week
O Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his back to the smiters and hid not his face from shame: Give us grace to take joyfully the sufferings of the present time, in full assurance of the glory that shall be revealed; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
Our hours have been altered for the week of April 13th to accommodate our observance of Holy Week.
12:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
We will walk around the church praying the Stations of the Cross. The service ends with the fifteenth station – the Resurrection, in the form of the mass.
5:30 p.m. | High Altar
This service anticipates the monastic offices for the last three days of Holy Week and is sung by the Gentlemen of the Choir.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may thankfully receive the same in remembrance of him who in these holy mysteries giveth us a pledge of life eternal, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
Our hours have been altered for the week of April 13th to accommodate our observance of Holy Week.
4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. | Parish House, 3rd Floor
Rehearsal for our 9 a.m. Service Parish Children's Choir.
Including the Procession to the Altar of Repose and the Stripping of the Altar
5:30 p.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good FridayGood Friday
Almighty God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
Our hours have been altered for the week of April 13th to accommodate our observance of Holy Week.
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | The Resurrection Chapel
A priest will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with you in either the Chantry or Resurrection Chapels. If the priest is hearing another confession please wait in the pews nearby.
10:30 a.m. | Saint Thomas Church
A celebration especially for children and families.
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | High Altar
Including meditations on the Seven Last Words from the Cross.
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | The Resurrection Chapel
This service of Taize Songs, Centering Prayer, and Lectio-Divina is led by Mo. Prisca Lee-Pae. Contact Mo. Lee-Pae for more information.
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. | The Resurrection Chapel
A priest will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with you in either the Chantry or Resurrection Chapels. If the priest is hearing another confession please wait in the pews nearby.
4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. | Parish House, 3rd Floor
Rehearsal for our 9 a.m. Service Parish Children's Choir.
5:30 p.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys including the Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of thy dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
Our hours have been altered for the week of April 13th to accommodate our observance of Holy Week.
Sunday, April 20, 2025
The Sunday Of The Resurrection: Easter DayThe Sunday Of The Resurrection: Easter Day
Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
Our hours have been altered for the week of April 13th to accommodate our observance of Holy Week.
8:00 a.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
9:00 a.m. | The Chancel
This service is especially suitable for children and families.
