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Holy Week and Easter 2023

Palm Cross and Bible open to the page about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem

Online services

You can find our online services at this link (holytrinitystirling.org/online-worship-resources)

Update: Ascension, Easter 7 (with Confirmation) and Pentecost

2 April
Palm Sunday
  • 10.30 am Blessing of Palms, Reading of the Passion Gospel and Sung Eucharist

The start of Holy Week as we recall Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and read the Passion Narrative.

3 April
Monday of Holy Week
  • 7.30 pm Address & Compline

A reflection on Holy Week followed by Compline, the Night Prayer of the Church.

4 April
Tuesday of Holy Week
  • 7.30 pm Stations of the Cross

We walk the set of stations of the cross we have on our church walls, featuring readings and reflections on
the Passion.

5 April
Wednesday of Holy Week
  • 7.30 pm Music & Readings for Passiontide

A live performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater with readings & poetry.
Colleen Nicholl, soprano
Ulrike Wutscher, mezzo-soprano
Alistair Warwick, organ

6 April
Maundy Thursday
  • 7.30 pm Sung Eucharist & Watch

We recall the Last Supper & the Washing of the Disciples' Feet and watch with Christ in the Garden.

7 April
Good Friday
  • 2 pm The Liturgy of Good Friday

We hear the Passion Gospel and meditate on the cross as we hear the Reproaches and pray the ancient
solemn intercessions for Good Friday.

8 April
Holy Saturday
  • 9 pm Easter Vigil

We start with the Easter fire & Blessing of the Paschal Candle as we hear the story of salvation and journey
from darkness to light. With the renewal of Baptismal Vows & the first Eucharist of Easter.

9 April
Easter Day
  • 8.30 am Holy Communion
  • 10.30 am Sung Eucharist

Ascension to Pentecost

Thursday 18 May
Ascension Day
  • 7.30 pm Sung Eucharist
21 May
Easter 7
  • 8.30 am Holy Communion
  • 10.30 am Sung Eucharist and Confirmation
    followed by a soup lunch in the hall
28 May
Pentecost
  • 8.30 am Holy Communion
  • 10.30 am Sung Eucharist
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