Holy Week 2025

From early times, Christians have observed the week before Easter as a time of special devotion. As the pilgrim Egeria recorded in the late fourth century, Jerusalem contained many sacred places that were sites for devotion and liturgy. Numerous pilgrims to the holy city followed the path of Jesus in his last days. They formed processions, worshipped where Christ suffered and died, and venerated relics. From this beginning evolved the rites we observe today on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. These services provide a liturgical experience of the last days of Jesus' earthly life, as well as the time and events leading up to his resurrection. The three holy days, or Triduum, of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are at the heart of the Holy Week observance. Holy Week ends at sundown on the Saturday before Easter, or with the celebration of the Easter Vigil.

Palm Sunday, April 13

• 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM Nursery Available

• 8:00 AM Palm Sunday Service & Holy Eucharist

• 9:00 AM Palm Sunday Brunch. VOLUNTEER TO HELP

• 9:15 AM Palm Crosses with Bailey (Children & Youth)

• 10:30 AM Palm Sunday Service & Holy Eucharist + Livestreamed

• 11:30 AM Palm Sunday Brunch. VOLUNTEER TO HELP

Holy Wednesday, Tenebrae Service, April 16

• 7:00 PM Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows by Heather Sorenson.

• After our final soup supper, join us for a Service of Shadows with cello, piano, soloists and the Seraphim choir. Tenebrae is essentially a Holy Week Lessons & Carols where we enter into a deeper experience of Christ's passion through scripture, music and reflection. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

Maundy Thursday, April 17

• 7:00 PM Holy Eucharist, with cello, Washing of Feet, & Stripping of the Altar (Nursery Available) + Livestreamed.

• 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM on April 17-18 is our Garden Watch. CLICK TO SIGN UP

• The Garden Watch is a special invitation to stay awake with Jesus in the sanctuary at St. Michael’s with one other person. You can sign up for an hour time slot (or more). You may use the time to pray, read scripture, or meditate using The Saint John’s Bible.

Good Friday, April 18

• 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Reading the Gospels from The Saint John’s Bible, Passion play, and meditative music. CLICK TO SIGN UP

• 2:00 - 3:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy + Livestreamed

• 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 19

• 10:00 AM Liturgy at the Columbarium

Easter Vigil, April 19

• 7:00 PM Easter Vigil with Baptisms + Livestreamed

Easter Sunday, April 20

• 7:30 AM Spoken Easter Eucharist, with brass

• 9:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt (*See below)

• 9:30 AM Family Easter Eucharist, with brass, soloists & choir

• 11:30 AM Festive Easter Choral Eucharist with brass & incense + Livestreamed

*Easter Egg Hunt Details: All children in elementary school and younger are invited to join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please meet in the Parish Hall at 8:30 AM, and don’t forget to bring a basket or bag to collect eggs. There will be different egg hunting sections for different age groups. To help us fill hundreds of eggs with sweet treats, please consider dropping off individually wrapped candy to the church office on or before April 15 (please no peanut candy). No RSVP needed to hunt eggs. Come as you are! 

Lent 2025

40 Days of Giving

Each Lent, St. Michael’s receives a list from its Outreach Partners of critical items they need to help those in our community. You are invited to donate 1, 5, 10, or all 40 items. Every donation will make a difference. Drop off will occur during Holy Week (April 13-20). Thank you! Bags and donation lists will be available soon.

Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Supper
March 4, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Many know the season of Lent is upon us with the annual Pancake Supper. Join us for pancakes in the Parish Hall. Men of the parish are invited to help cook, serve, and clean up. CLICK HERE to Volunteer. No RSVP required to stop by and enjoy some pancakes and sausage!

Ash Wednesday, March 5

7:00 - 9:00 AM Ashes to Go in St. Mike’s parking lot
12:00 PM Service & Holy Eucharist
7:00 PM Service with Choral Eucharist, livestreamed. Nursery Care Available.

Lenten Soup Suppers
Wednesday, March 12 - April 16, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Join us for food, fellowship, and formation on Wednesday evenings in Lent. Enjoy dinner and fellowship from 5:30 - 6:15 PM and then The Rev. Matt Holcombe or The Rev. Vicki Hesse will explore “The Way of Love” from 6:15 - 7:00 PM. CLICK HERE to let us know you are coming.

Lenten Retreat
March 15, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration, 8:30 - 9:00 AM

Can you drink this cup? Those are powerful words, particularly in a world that seems to change daily and challenge our commitment to our faith. This Lenten season, join the Well to explore Christ’s invitation to share his cup.  Step away from the busy week and ponder what living out your Baptismal Covenant looks like at the Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The group will explore the cup's meaning through prayer, meditation, and contemplative activities. Using the last four vows of our baptismal covenant, the retreat will explore how we center ourselves so that we continue to engage with the world, repenting, resisting evil, striving for justice and peace among all people, and respecting the dignity of every human being. To cover the cost of lunch and materials, our suggested donation is $10; however, please do not let the registration fee deter you from attending the retreat. CLICK HERE to RSVP. For more information, email Regina Winters.

Private Confession & Reconciliation of a Penitent

During the season of Lent, all Christians are invited into a time of self reflection, penitence, and fasting. To schedule a private confession with a member of the clergy, please email Rev. Matt or Rev. Vicki.