EASTER LILIES ON SALE THROUGH APRIL 16

Lilies are $12.00/ea. If you would like to order Easter Lilies please email execcoordinator@cectx.org. Order forms will also be available in the narthex on Sundays. 

 

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025

The liturgy of the palms is the entrance rite for the service. The congregation gathers at the church and processes after the blessing of the branches of palm or other trees. The liturgy of the palms includes a reading of one of the accounts of Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. Services begin at 8:00 and 10:30 AM.

 

TENEBRAE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025

The distinctive ceremony of Tenebrae includes the use of fifteen lighted candles, often set on a special triangular stand. One candle is extinguished as each of the fourteen appointed psalms is completed. The fifteenth candle, symbolic of Christ, is left lit at the end of the final psalm, as a sign of the light still shining in the darkness. The service begins at 6:30 PM.

 

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025

Commemorates the foot washing and the institution of the Holy Eucharist. The service begins at 6:30 PM.

 

ALTAR OF REPOSE AND THE WATCH, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 through FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

A period of ‘staying awake’ before the Blessed Sacrament on the night of Maundy Thursday at the ‘Altar of Repose’ in prayer.

 

GUIDED STATIONS OF THE CROSS, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

Walking the stations of the cross imitates the practice of visiting the places in Jesus’ Passion in the Holy Land by early Christian pilgrims. The service begins at Noon.

 

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

The Friday before Easter Day, on which the church commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a day of fasting and special acts of self-denial. The service begins at 6:30 PM.
 

HOLY SATURDAY SERVICE, APRIL 19, 2025 AT 9:30 AM

A brief Liturgy of the Word, commemorating Jesus' rest in the tomb as we await His resurrection.

 

EASTER VIGIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025

The primary celebration, the Great Vigil, begins in darkness, with the lighting of the Paschal candle, with scripture and prayer. The service begins at 7:00 PM.

 

EASTER SERVICE AND EGG HUNT, SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025

The feast of Christ’s resurrection. Services begin at 8:00 and 10:30 AM.

Easter egg hunt for children, from toddler age through 6th grade, following the 10:30 AM service. Children should bring their basket and join the fun!