Lenten Services
The Season of Lent and Holy Week
The Stations of the Cross
The Stations will be led every Friday during Lent at Noon by members of the Society of Mary. This is an opportunity to mediate on our Lord’s sorrowful journey to Calvary and the Cross and to reflect on His awesome gift of redemption.
Walk Through Lent with Jesus
Thursdays March 3–April 14
Cindy Davis will lead this study every Thursday from 5:00 pm—6:30 pm in the library. It focuses on Bible reading and discussion about different incidents in Christ’s ministry. To sign up and for more information contact Cindy (cdavis@stjohnsabq.org or call 247-1581).
Adult Lenten Classes
Tuesdays March 15–April 12
This year, our theme is International Anglicanism. Evensong begins at 6:00 pm, sung by the Choristers, with supper served at 6:30 pm. Confirmation classes and Lenten classes begin at 7:00 pm. The main courses will be arranged, and participants will be asked to bring side dishes to share The meal will be planned to feature food of that same region (No desserts, please, as it is Lent).
Jesus: Response to Israel’s Longing
Our Cathedral Bible Studies continue with a study of the Letter to the Hebrews. This important book, rooted in the Old Testament but forceful in its understanding of the ministry of Jesus, invites Christians to reflect on their relationship with Him, and on the witness He provides. This study, led by Fr. Perko, will meet in the Library from 10:30 am until noon on Thursdays, and everyone is welcome. Please bring a Bible and notebook with you. We look forward to reflecting together on this powerful book of Scripture.
Dean’s Forum
April 10– A Walk Through Holy Week: Dean Goodman leads a Forum on the history, liturgy, scriptural background and spirituality of Holy Week, that span of seven days that begins on Palm Sunday and concludes on Holy Saturday. This class and discussion will add greatly to your appreciation of, and participation in, Holy Week.
April 17– Palm Sunday, no Dean’s Forum
April 24– Sunday of the Resurrection, Easter Day, no Dean’s Forum
Palm Sunday, April 17
8:00 am Blessing of Palms and Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 am Blessing of Palms, Procession, and Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:00 am Blessing of Palms, Procession, and Sung Eucharist, Rite I
Tenebrae Service
April 20
Moving from Light into Darkness
Maundy Thursday, April 21
7:00 pm Sung Eucharist with Procession to the Altar of Repose
Stripping of the Altar (followed by the Vigil at the Altar of Repose)
Good Friday, April 22
12:00 pm Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm The Good Friday Liturgy
4:30 am Deanery Children’s Activity Day
The Great Vigil of Easter
April 23
9:30 pm The Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Day,
April 24
8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 am Festival Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 am Resurrection Party
11:00 am Procession and Solemn Pontifical Eucharist, Rite II.