Special Worship Services for Holy Week and Easter at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu
Celebrating the Cross and Resurrection
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu
PALM SUNDAY   †   Sunday, April 5, 2009 Christ showing wounds
8:00 AM 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. Mark. Music by the 8:00 O’Clock Ensemble of singers accompanied by piano, guitar, violin, flute, and steel drums. List of readings and music.
10:30 AM 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. Mark. Orthodox chants and music by Lotti, Vaughan Williams, and Oldroyd. List of readings and music.
9:00 PM COMPLINE
The final liturgical prayer service of the day is sung in candlelight by a men’s choir. List of readings and music.
robe and wash basin for Maundy liturgy MAUNDY THURSDAY   †   Thursday, April 9, 2009
7:30 PM 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 Anerio and Sheppard. List of readings and music.
GOOD FRIDAY   †   Friday, April 10, 2009 crown of thorns
7:30 PM GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY
AND ADORATION OF THE CRUCIFIED
This service celebrates the triumph of the cross. The service features a dramatic reading of the St. John Passion and concludes with prayer around the cross. Music by Victoria and Bull. List of readings and music.
empty cross and Paschal candle EASTER EVE   †   Saturday, April 11, 2009
7:30 PM 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 Palestrina, Stanford, and Willan. List of readings and music.
EASTER DAY   †   Sunday, April 12, 2009 Chi Rho and empty tomb
8:00 AM FESTIVAL EUCHARIST
We celebrate the empty tomb, the central mystery that through death comes new life. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Music for trumpet and organ. List of readings and music.
10:30 AM 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 for Easter with Baroque orchestra. List of readings and music.
9:00 PM COMPLINE
The Compline Choir sings jubilant Easter music as a fitting end to the day’s celebrations. List of readings and music.
The Reverend Jeff Lilley, Pastor
Carl Crosier, Cantor   †   Katherine Crosier, Organist   †   Allen Bauchle, Assistant Choirmaster
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