Holy Week 2024
Palm Sunday: March 24
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Begins on the apron with the Liturgy of the Palms and a procession into the church. The children of our parish will lead the procession with Dusty the donkey. Sung by the Choir of Adults & Girls and the Boys Choir.
2:00 p.m. Chapel on the Green
Wednesday in Holy Week: March 27
12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Maundy Thursday: March 28
2:00-4:00 p.m. Chapel on the Green
An outdoor worship service at which Bishop Jeff Mello will preach and preside over Holy Communion. Following the service, we will offer foot-washing and a health fair organized by Cornell Scott Hill Health Center. Email cotg@trinitynewhaven.org if you are interested in volunteering!
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
A service of Holy Eucharist that includes the Washing of Feet—an embodiment of Jesus' commandment (mandatum) to "love one another as I have loved you" (John 13:34)—and the transfer of the Eucharistic elements to the Altar of Repose. All are invited to stay after the liturgy to keep vigil with the Lord—“Could you not watch with me one hour?” (Matthew 26:40). Sung by the Choir of Adults & Girls and the Boys Choir.
Good Friday: March 29
12:00-3:00 p.m. The Seven Last Words of Christ
A series of seven meditations on the last words Jesus spoke from the Cross. While this service is indeed three hours long, you are invited to come and go as you are able. Includes a musical offering by the Boys Choir.
7:30 p.m. Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
This service unfolds in two parts: the Liturgy of the Word (which includes the Passion according to John, chanted by the choir) and the Adoration of the Cross, during which all are invited to venerate and meditate on the Cross of Jesus. Sung by the Men & Boys Schola.
Holy Saturday: March 30
7:30 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter
This service begins outside on the apron where we will light the Paschal Candle (which will burn throughout the fifty days of Easter). We then continue with the Liturgy of the Word, the baptism of new members into the body of Christ, and the first Eucharist of Easter. Sung by the Parish Choir.
Easter Sunday: March 31
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m. Festival Choral Eucharist, Rite I
Sung by the Choir of Men & Boys and the Choir of Adults & Girls and accompanied by the Trinity Festival Brass and Timpani.
11:45 a.m. Easter Egg Scramble
On the Green right outside the church. Email family@trinitynewhaven.org for more information or to help out!
2:00 p.m. Chapel on the Green
