 The Great Vigial of Easter
Saturday, March 22
8.00 p.m.
The Great Vigil of Easter is the most dramatic of the Triduum Liturgies. It is the Church year’s most holy and joyful night. The Vigil draws Christians into the reality of Christ’s life, passion, death, and resurrection through its four parts:
Lighting the New Fire Beginning in darkness, kindling new fire, and lighting the paschal candle, we remember that Christ came as light shining in darkness.
Hearing God’s Word A series of readings from the Old and New Testaments tells through creation, exodus, prophetic voice, incarnation, and resurrection the full story of God’s work.
Renewing our Baptismal Covenant In the church’s earliest years, Baptism commonly took place at Easter Vigil. This Sacrament unites all believers to Christ’s death and resurrection.
Celebrating the Paschal Feast The Vigil culminates in the joyous celebration of the feast of God’s people when the risen Lord invites all to participate in new life by sharing the feast of his own body and blood.
Childcare is available for this service.
Paschal Celebration Following the Great Vigil of Easter Service, please join your parish family in the Parlor for a Paschal Celebration. There will be champagne and lots of good things to eat. Sign up on the reservations board in the Main Hallway. This is something of a potluck event. So make it interesting as we observe once again the Resurrection of Our Lord. |
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