Holy Week and Easter at LCH

PALM SUNDAY   †   Sunday, April 9

PROCESSION OF PALMS AND HOLY COMMUNION

The service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the reading of the story of Jesus’ passion and death in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Music by the Early Worship Ensemble of singers and instrumentalists.

PROCESSION OF PALMS AND CHORAL EUCHARIST

The service moves from the commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to the reading of the story of Jesus’ passion and death in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Music by Heinrich Schütz and a brass quartet for the Procession of Palms.

MAUNDY THURSDAY   †   Thursday, April 13

CHORAL EUCHARIST AND MAUNDY LITURGY

A joyous celebration of the Eucharist meal quickly changes to one of love through humility in the washing of feet. The service concludes with the stripping of the altar, dramatizing Christ’s betrayal, stripping, and mocking by his captors. Music by Proulx, Tallis, and Gesualdo.

GOOD FRIDAY   †   Friday, April 14

GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY AND ADORATION OF THE CRUCIFIED

This service commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The choir presents the St. John Passion setting by Heinrich Schütz. Throughout the service the congregation and choir sing Lenten chants from the Taizé Community as we pray and meditate on the passion of our Lord.

EASTER EVE   †   Saturday, April 15

EASTER VIGIL AND SOLEMN CHORAL EUCHARIST

Kindling of a new fire, the story of deliverance from the Hebrew Scriptures, and renewal of Baptismal promises lead to the proclamation of Easter Victory and a joyous celebration of Holy Communion. Music by Edvard Grieg, Forrest Pierce, and Michael Praetorius.

EASTER SUNDAY   †   Sunday, April 16

FESTIVAL HOLY COMMUNON

We celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Music includes a brass quartet playing hymns and the music of Randall Thompson and the Hawaiian anthem “Lei Media” performed by the Early Worship Ensemble.

FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST

We celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Festive music with brass and organ, including “God is Gone Up” by Gerald Finzi and “Victimae Paschali Laudes” by Thomás Luis de Vittoria.

EASTER COMPLINE

Contemplative Easter meditation presented by the LCH Men’s Schola. Candlelight illuminates the Nave for this short service of prayer, chant, and polyphony.