Holy Week Instructions
All Saints’ Church Holy Week and Easter 2020
The physical separation we will experience this Holy Week and Easter doesn’t need to hinder our connection with God. In fact, this year’s observances may lead us to discover new richness in God’s grace.
Ideally, you will have three things to help you participate: a Bible, The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), and a place in your home set aside for worship.
Each service includes readings from the Bible. The list of readings can be found in the BCP or at lectionarypage.net. If you do not have a copy of the BCP, consider ordering one; it is a remarkable spiritual resource designed to last a lifetime. You can also visit bcponline.org for the full text. Page numbers in this document refer to the BCP. Finally, consider setting aside a sacred space in your living area where you will worship. Decorate it with candles you can light during services, holy books and images, flowers, or whatever reminds you of God.
Palm Sunday April 5, 2020
10am Liturgy of the Palms Live-stream on Facebook
Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem with palm branches. You are encouraged to find a branch of some kind near your home to use in worship on Palm Sunday (a younger person in your life might especially enjoy this task!) The Liturgy of the Palms begins on p. 270.
5pm Evening Prayer Live-stream on Facebook
Evening Prayer is said every Sunday at 5pm at All Saints’ Church. This traditional Anglican devotion is ideal for home use any day of the week. Pray during this live-streamed service and tutorial. Evening Prayer: Rite Two begins on p. 115.
Monday-Thursday of Holy Week April 6-9, 2020
9am Morning Prayer Zoom
Morning Prayer will be said every morning of Holy Week via Zoom. A link to this daily digital prayer meeting will be sent out to the congregation. Please join whether you are familiar with this liturgy or not. Morning Prayer: Rite Two begins on p. 75.
Maundy Thursday April 9, 2020
6pm Agape Meal At home
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper. You are encouraged to organize an Agape Meal in your home this day. Agape is the Greek word for love, and early Christians often gathered for a “love feast” like this. The meal itself should be simple and traditionally includes bread and wine. We will feast together as a congregation at 6pm. Please reach out to one another so that you can eat together via FaceTime, Zoom, conference call, or any other way that works for you. If you would like to be a virtual host or are looking for someone to feast with, contact the parish office at office@allsaintsparkslope.org or call 718-768-1156. The booklet in this mailing includes blessings over the meal and readings from Scripture. During the Last Supper, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet as an act of humility; please consider what acts or words of humility and gratitude you will offer your fellow diners, and especially the ones who have been patient with you at home these past weeks.
Good Friday April 10, 2020
12pm Good Friday Liturgy Live-stream on Facebook
The Good Friday Liturgy begins on p. 276 with prayer, the reading of the Passion, and the Solemn Collects. During the veneration of the cross, you are encouraged to place a cross in your sacred space and meditate on the passion of Our Lord.
1pm Way of the Cross Live-stream on Facebook
We will experience the Way of the Cross as a stationary meditation this year. Please use the booklet in this mailing to participate along with the officiants during the live-stream.
2pm Seven Last Words YouTube
A video of All Saints’ parishioners’ meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ will be available on YouTube. Please watch this video as the final part of your Good Friday devotions.
Holy Saturday April 11, 2020
12pm Holy Saturday Liturgy Zoom
This brief liturgy beings on p. 283. All are welcome to join.
All Saints’ traditionally celebrates the Great Vigil of Easter together with other congregations. We encourage you to continue this tradition by participating in the Vigil online with another congregation.
Easter Sunday April 12, 2020
10am Holy Eucharist Live-stream on Facebook
Celebrate Christ’s resurrection from your home! Dress up as you would in church, make your favorite Easter foods, and share your joy with friends and family over the phone and online. Join the live-streamed service from All Saints’ at 10am. Part of this liturgy will be the Renewal of Baptismal Vows on pp. 302-305; consider meditating on these vows and the Baptismal Covenant this week.
**There is no Evening Prayer on this day.
The physical separation we will experience this Holy Week and Easter doesn’t need to hinder our connection with God. In fact, this year’s observances may lead us to discover new richness in God’s grace.
Ideally, you will have three things to help you participate: a Bible, The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), and a place in your home set aside for worship.
Each service includes readings from the Bible. The list of readings can be found in the BCP or at lectionarypage.net. If you do not have a copy of the BCP, consider ordering one; it is a remarkable spiritual resource designed to last a lifetime. You can also visit bcponline.org for the full text. Page numbers in this document refer to the BCP. Finally, consider setting aside a sacred space in your living area where you will worship. Decorate it with candles you can light during services, holy books and images, flowers, or whatever reminds you of God.
Palm Sunday April 5, 2020
10am Liturgy of the Palms Live-stream on Facebook
Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem with palm branches. You are encouraged to find a branch of some kind near your home to use in worship on Palm Sunday (a younger person in your life might especially enjoy this task!) The Liturgy of the Palms begins on p. 270.
5pm Evening Prayer Live-stream on Facebook
Evening Prayer is said every Sunday at 5pm at All Saints’ Church. This traditional Anglican devotion is ideal for home use any day of the week. Pray during this live-streamed service and tutorial. Evening Prayer: Rite Two begins on p. 115.
Monday-Thursday of Holy Week April 6-9, 2020
9am Morning Prayer Zoom
Morning Prayer will be said every morning of Holy Week via Zoom. A link to this daily digital prayer meeting will be sent out to the congregation. Please join whether you are familiar with this liturgy or not. Morning Prayer: Rite Two begins on p. 75.
Maundy Thursday April 9, 2020
6pm Agape Meal At home
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper. You are encouraged to organize an Agape Meal in your home this day. Agape is the Greek word for love, and early Christians often gathered for a “love feast” like this. The meal itself should be simple and traditionally includes bread and wine. We will feast together as a congregation at 6pm. Please reach out to one another so that you can eat together via FaceTime, Zoom, conference call, or any other way that works for you. If you would like to be a virtual host or are looking for someone to feast with, contact the parish office at office@allsaintsparkslope.org or call 718-768-1156. The booklet in this mailing includes blessings over the meal and readings from Scripture. During the Last Supper, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet as an act of humility; please consider what acts or words of humility and gratitude you will offer your fellow diners, and especially the ones who have been patient with you at home these past weeks.
Good Friday April 10, 2020
12pm Good Friday Liturgy Live-stream on Facebook
The Good Friday Liturgy begins on p. 276 with prayer, the reading of the Passion, and the Solemn Collects. During the veneration of the cross, you are encouraged to place a cross in your sacred space and meditate on the passion of Our Lord.
1pm Way of the Cross Live-stream on Facebook
We will experience the Way of the Cross as a stationary meditation this year. Please use the booklet in this mailing to participate along with the officiants during the live-stream.
2pm Seven Last Words YouTube
A video of All Saints’ parishioners’ meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ will be available on YouTube. Please watch this video as the final part of your Good Friday devotions.
Holy Saturday April 11, 2020
12pm Holy Saturday Liturgy Zoom
This brief liturgy beings on p. 283. All are welcome to join.
All Saints’ traditionally celebrates the Great Vigil of Easter together with other congregations. We encourage you to continue this tradition by participating in the Vigil online with another congregation.
Easter Sunday April 12, 2020
10am Holy Eucharist Live-stream on Facebook
Celebrate Christ’s resurrection from your home! Dress up as you would in church, make your favorite Easter foods, and share your joy with friends and family over the phone and online. Join the live-streamed service from All Saints’ at 10am. Part of this liturgy will be the Renewal of Baptismal Vows on pp. 302-305; consider meditating on these vows and the Baptismal Covenant this week.
**There is no Evening Prayer on this day.