Lent Programs & Services
Every Sunday, March 10 through April 14
Lenten Series: Welcome to the Episcopal Church. Following the 10 a.m. service in the Chapter Room. See Program info on this page, right. Weekdays, Monday-Friday 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. March 11 through April 18 Note; no 12:10pm service on Tuesday, April 16. Wednesday evenings 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Church. 7:00 p.m. Supper & Program: Embracing an Adult Faith: In the Parish Hall. March 13 through April 17 See Program info on this page, right. Friday evenings 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the Church. March 8 through April 12 A devotion to the Passion of Christ, recalling a series of events at the end of Jesus' life from his condemnation to his burial. SPECIAL EVENSONG - APRIL 10
6:30 p.m. Evensong with special guest choir
Evensong in the church, with guest St. Catherine's College Girls Choir, Cambridge, the first college-based choir for girls in the UK. https://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/about-us/music/girls-choir PALM SUNDAY - APRIL 14
Procession of the Palms, reading of the Passion.
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Gather outside, at the corner of Bay and Montecito. 10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist Gather on the Veterans Green, across the street. HOLY WEEKHoly Monday -April 15
12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. Holy Tuesday -April 16 No services today. Holy Wednesday – April 17 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. 7:00 p.m. The Service of Tenebrae, Extinguishing of the Light in the Church. Sung chants, hymns, readings, and the gradual extinguishing of candles to complete darkness. With St. Paul's Schola Cantorum Maundy Thursday – April 18 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel. 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Liturgy in the Church. Commemorate the Last Supper, ritual Washing of Feet, and Stripping of the Altar. Anthems: Tallis, if ye love me; Duruflé, Ubi caritas; Bruckner, Christus factus est; Victoria, Unus ex discipulis meis. With St. Paul's Chancel Choir. Good Friday – April 19 12:00 Noon-3:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy in the Church. Traditional three hour service. The Passion Gospel, with Veneration of the Cross. Stainer, The Cruxifixion. Anthems: Tippett, Deep River; Casals, O Vos Omnes; Howells, O Savior of the World (Requiem); Harris, Bring Us, O Lord, God. With St. Paul's Chancel Choir. Guest soloists Michael Desnoyers, tenor; Nik Nackely, baritone; Evangeline Wolfe, organ. 3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the Church. A devotion to the Passion of Christ, recalling a series of events at the end of Jesus' life from his condemnation to his burial. Holy Saturday – April 20 8:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter in the Church. With kindling of New Fire, Exultet, the First Mass of Easter, and Baptisms, too! Meet on the front step of the darkened church, for the lighting of the ritual fire. Anthems: Handel, Hallelujah; Byrd, Sing joyfully; Harris, Faire is the Heaven. With St. Paul's Chancel Choir. Easter Sunday – April 21 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Church. 10:00 a.m. Festival Eucharist in the Church. CHRIST IS RISEN! Join the Celebration! Short Communion Service by Charles Wood. Anthems: Byrd, Sing joyfully; Asola, Surrexit pastor bonus. With St. Paul's Chancel Choir. Easter Egg Hunt and Festive Pot Luck Coffee Hour follow the 10:00 a.m. service. |
Baking Communion Bread during Lent
This year for the Sunday and Weekday Eucharist services, we will be using homemade bread. If you would like to participate in this special ministry, please contact Father Wilson, office phone: (510) 834-4314 x 502, email: rector@stpaulsoakland.com.
SUNDAY LENTEN SERIES:
Welcome to the Episcopal Church
In the Chapter Room,
following the 10:00 a.m. Service Familiarize yourself with the basics of the Episcopalian Church. This new introduction covers the history, structure, spirituality, worship, and outreach of the Episcopal Church in a straightforward, conversational tone. Each chapter includes study questions, making it an excellent resource for adult parish study and inquirer’s classes. Part of the journey in the Church is learning the stories: where it came from, what it believes, how it worships, how it understands the Bible and God, how it reaches out to the rest of the world. Many of the stories are contained in this book. Some of them may have much in common with your own story, and help you understand why you were drawn here, and how your story might become a part of the larger story. From an Episcopal perspective Christopher L Webber explores our history, worship, beliefs, spiritual life, organization of the church, mission and outreach, and the way we read and understand the Bible. Christopher Weber is an Episcopal priest has served inner-city, sub-urban, and overseas parishes. March 10 History March 17 Worship March 24 The Bible March 31 Teachings April 7 Spirituality Wednesdays during Lent:
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