Holy Week and Easter
Holy Week is a very important time of the the Christian year. It is an opportunity to enter into the mystery of Christ's suffering and death on the cross, and through this to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, and the gift of resurrection offered to us.
Palm Sunday, 24 March - Christ enters into Jerusalem.
Traditionally our Eucharists today begin with a recalling of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, thus palm crosses are blessed and distributed. It also includes the dramatic reading of the passion story.
8.00 am Holy Communion
A simple celebration
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
Including procession into church
11.00 am Family Eucharist at St Hilda's
Monday 25 March
07.30 pm Ecumenical Service at St John's RC
Tuesday 26 March
10.00 am Holy Communion at St Chad's
07.30 pm Ecumenical Service at Poulton Methodist Church
Wednesday 27 March
11.00 am Holy Communion at St Hilda's
07.30 pm Ecumenical Service at St Chad's
Maundy Thursday, 28 March
Today we recall the Last Supper and the time of prayer Jesus spent with His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane.
11.00 am Chrism Eucharist in Blackburn Cathedral
11.30 am Holy Communion
07.30 pm Sung Eucharist with washing of the feet and stripping of the Altar
Prayer Vigil until 10.00 pm
Good Friday, 29 March
Today we solemnly remember the crucifixion of Jesus. We come before the Crucified Christ, and the Blessed Mary and St John, watch the last moments before He died.
09.00 am Holy Communion
from the Reserved Sacrament
10.30 am
A Journey with Jesus
a short service for young people
12.00 am United Act of Worship
in the Market Place
02.00 pm The Last Hour including veneration of the cross
Easter Day 31 March
08:00 am Holy Communion
10:00 am Parish Communion
11:00 am Family Communion at St Hilda’s
As in previous years we will be decorating a cross in Church on Easter Day and children are welcome to bring along decorated eggs for egg-rolling in Market Place. There will also be a plentiful supply of chocolate eggs will ensure everyone goes away satisfied.