Download the Saint Matthias Holy Week 2026 Schedule here.
Sunday, March 29
PALM SUNDAY with the Reverend Carole Horton-Howe presiding
8AM - Holy Eucharist, Church, In-Person
10AM - Nursery
10AM - Sunday School
10AM - Choral Eucharist, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
11:15AM - Offering of the Eucharistic Sacraments by the presiding clergy to all desiring Sunday School participants, Church, In-Person
Monday, March 30
7:00PM - Holy Week Evening Prayer Service, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
Tuesday, March 31
7:00PM - Holy Week Evening Prayer Service, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
Wednesday, April 1
7:00PM - THE SERVICE OF TENEBRAE, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
The name Tenebrae is from the Latin word for "darkness" or "shadows". Tenebrae is a candlelight service of chanting Psalms, readings from ancient and sacred texts and meditations on the passion of Christ. During the service, candles are gradually extinguished until only a single candle, a symbol of our Lord, remains.
Thursday, April 2
7:00PM - MAUNDY THURSDAY, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
We will follow in the footsteps of Jesus and his friends as they celebrated the Passover the night before his crucifixion. The Maundy Thursday service, including Washing of Feet and Hands, will conclude with Stripping of the Altar and establishment of an Altar of Repose where we will have the opportunity to watch one hour as Christ asked his disciples in Matthew 26:40.
Sign up for hour long segments, praying at home or in the church.
Friday Thursday, April 3
12Noon - GOOD FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS, Church, In-Person
We will prayerfully walk the Stations of Cross with Jesus through his trial, conviction, suffering and death on the cross.
1PM - GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY SERVICE, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
This solemn service commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus with the reading of the passion gospel, ancient prayers for the world and Veneration of the Cross.
Saturday, April 4
7PM - GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
An ancient celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Holy Saturday, the Great Vigil is a dramatic, multi-sensory liturgy that moves from darkness to light, featuring the lighting of the Paschal candle, scriptural readings, and the first Eucharist of Easter with the ringing of bells and shouts of Alleluia.
Sunday, April 5
EASTER SUNDAY - CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION with Festive Choral Eucharist celebrations of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
8AM - Choral Eucharist, Church, In-Person
9AM - Brunch for the Saint Matthias Choir
10AM - Nursery
10AM - Sunday School
10AM - Choral Eucharist, Church, In-Person and Streaming via Facebook
11:15AM - Offering of the Eucharistic Sacraments by the presiding clergy to all desiring Sunday School participants, Church, In-Person
11:15AM - Traditional Easter Egg Hunt and festive Easter celebration with gourmet treats prepared for you by your beloved fellow parishioners, Saint Francis Patio and/or Lewis Hall, In-Person