Week of Events
Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
The double title in the Prayer Book, “The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday,” introduces the liturgy of the day. The Liturgy of the Palms, with its triumphal procession, moves into a penitential Eucharist dominated by the solemn proclamation of the passion Gospel. Weather permitting, the liturgy begins in the Memorial Grove, where the people gather […]
With Choir: Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
With Choir: Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
The double title in the Prayer Book, “The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday,” introduces the liturgy of the day. The Liturgy of the Palms, with its triumphal procession, moves into a penitential Eucharist dominated by the solemn proclamation of the passion Gospel. Weather permitting, the liturgy begins in the Memorial Grove, where the people gather […]
Vestry Meeting
Vestry Meeting
St. Alban's Vestry meets on the third Tuesday of each month. While the meetings are online via zoom, the link will be https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84026706755
Tenebrae: A Service of Light and Shadows
Tenebrae: A Service of Light and Shadows
A service of darkness . . . The name Tenebrae (the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows”) has for centuries been applied to the ancient monastic night and early morning services (Matins and Lauds) of the last three days of Holy Week. The most conspicuous feature of the service is the gradual extinguishing of candles […]
Maundy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Maundy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
The name Maundy Thursday is derived from the Latin mandatum and refers to the new commandment (novum mandatum) in John 13:34. The Proper Liturgy celebrates the events of the Last Supper, the foot-washing and the institution of the Eucharist. It is the only Eucharist celebrated between Wednesday and the Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday evening. The distinctive elements […]
Liturgy of Good Friday and Mass of the Pre-Sanctified
Liturgy of Good Friday and Mass of the Pre-Sanctified
The Good Friday liturgy consists of three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the veneration of the cross, and communion from the reserved Sacrament. The Good Friday Liturgy of the Word lacks an entrance rite and begins immediately with the collect and readings. It is followed by the veneration of the cross. This is a ceremony brought […]
Peggy Newhall Piano Recital
(With Choir) Liturgy of Good Friday and Mass of the Pre-Sanctified
(With Choir) Liturgy of Good Friday and Mass of the Pre-Sanctified
The Good Friday liturgy consists of three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the veneration of the cross, and communion from the reserved Sacrament. The Good Friday Liturgy of the Word lacks an entrance rite and begins immediately with the collect and readings. It is followed by the veneration of the cross. This is a ceremony brought […]
Morning Prayer for Holy Saturday
EfM (Education for Ministry)
EfM (Education for Ministry)
EfM is an international certificate program of theological education for laypeople. Course materials are provided by the School of Theology of the University of the South (“Sewanee”). St. Alban's EfM classes are led by mentors who are trained and accredited by Sewanee. Through study, prayer, and theological reflection in small groups, EfM helps you find […]
Great Vigil of Easter & First Mass of the Resurrection
Great Vigil of Easter & First Mass of the Resurrection
Holy Saturday, also called the Holy Sabbath and the Great Sabbath, is an empty day, the day when Christ rested in the tomb and all creation awaited the resurrection. According to tradition, the Vigil is celebrated at a convenient time between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Morning. In its present form, the […]