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On April 19, 2026, the Third Sunday of Easter is celebrated with acclamations recognizing Christ’s resurrection, a collect emphasizing gratitude for His sacrifice, and scripture lessons reflecting His life and teachings. Liturgical colors are white or gold.
On the second Sunday of Easter, the congregation celebrates the resurrection of Christ with acclamations and prayers, reflecting on the significance of the new covenant, scriptures, and Christ’s triumph over death for eternal life.
On Easter Sunday, 2026, a prayer and celebration of the Lord’s resurrection emphasize hope, joy, and the promise of eternal life, highlighting the role of clergy and various biblical lessons throughout the services.
Good Friday, 2026, the service includes a prayer invoking God’s grace for Jesus’ sacrifice and relevant scripture readings from Genesis, Isaiah, Psalms, Hebrews, and John for reflection during the holy observance.
Holy Thursday, observed on April 2, 2026, includes acclamations, a collect prayer emphasizing the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood, scriptural lessons, and prefaces reflecting on Jesus’ love and sacrifice.
Palm Sunday, observed on March 29, 2026, features a celebratory acclamation, prayers reflecting Jesus’ humility and sacrifice, scripture readings from Matthew, Isaiah, and Philippians, and emphasizes his role in salvation.
Passion Sunday emphasizes God’s mercy and forgiveness. The service includes prayers, scripture readings from Ezekiel, Psalms, Romans, and John, urging believers to prepare for the Paschal feast through grace and renewal.
The Feast of Saint Joseph is observed on March 19, 2026, honoring him as guardian of Jesus. It includes prayers, readings, and reflections on his virtues of uprightness and obedience to God.
Laetare Sunday, observed on March 15, 2026, emphasizes God’s mercy and forgiveness. The liturgy includes prayers, lessons from scripture, and prepares the faithful for the Paschal feast with a call to grace and renewal.
Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.