HOLY WEEK
March 24: Palm Sunday
8 a.m. • Palm Sunday Liturgy
Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel, and Holy Eucharist; in person only in Thomsen Chapel
9 a.m. • Palm Sunday Liturgy
Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, Reading of the Passion, Holy Eucharist; in person only in the cathedral nave
11 a.m. • Palm Sunday Liturgy [livestreamed]
Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, Reading of the Passion, Holy Eucharist; in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
12:30 p.m. Communal Stations of the Cross Liturgy
Inspired by a liturgy used by Saint Mark’s pilgrims in Jerusalem in the spring of 2023. Adapted with special intentions for our siblings in the Holy Land who are enduring continued war and violence. Come pray and reflect together during this Holy Week of Jesus’ journey to the cross.
4:30 p.m. • The Saint Mark's Music Series presents: Quartet for the End of Time
7 p.m. • Contemplative Eucharist
in person in Thomsen Chapel
9:30 p.m. • Compline on Palm Sunday [livestreamed]
livestream, broadcast, and in person
March 25: Monday in Holy Week
7 p.m. • Contemplative Holy Eucharist
A special version of the liturgy of silence and stillness usually offered Sunday evenings.
NOTE: Cathedral Yoga is cancelled on Monday, March 25.
UPDATED NOTE: 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer will continue to be offered through Holy Week, March 25–29, but 6 p.m. Evening Prayer will not be offered.
March 26: Tuesday in Holy Week
11 a.m. • Chrism Mass
The Episcopal Diocese/ELCA Synod Chrism mass will take place at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church (2650 148th Avenue SE, Bellevue). This service will be livestreamed at: salc.church/chrism-mass
7 p.m. • Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing
An intimate service of Holy Eucharist with the option to participate in the ancient practice of anointing and laying on of hands by a priest. .
NOTE: Tuesday Bible Study and Contemplative Prayer are canceled on Tuesday, March 26.
March 27: Wednesday in Holy Week
7 p.m. • Tenebrae [livestreamed]
Tenebrae is, for many, a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's, with psalms and lamentations chanted as the cathedral is gradually engulfed in darkness.
Following the liturgy, members of the 20s/30s group will gather for tea and conversation in Leffler House.
NOTE: No Community Dinner or Cathedral Commons program on Wednesday in Holy Week.
TRIDUUM: THE SACRED THREE DAYS
The Liturgies of the Triduum—that is, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Holy Week—are often considered to be a single liturgy stretched over three days. They trace Jesus' journey to the tomb, gradually increasing in intensity, until the proclamation of the Resurrection at the climax of the Easter Vigil, late Saturday night.
March 28: Maundy Thursday
7 a.m. • Morning Prayers Online for Maundy Thursday
online via Zoom only
7 p.m. • Maundy Thursday Liturgy [livestreamed]
In person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. We remember the Last Supper and Jesus' final teachings to his friends. Liturgy of The Word; Washing of Feet; Holy Eucharist. The service concludes with the Stripping of the Altar.
Vigil at the Altar of Repose • begins at the conclusion the Maundy Thursday Service, ends Friday morning [livestreamed]
Bread and wine consecrated at the Maundy Thursday liturgy are left on the altar in McCaw until sunrise on Friday, and all are invited to spend an hour or more in prayer, inspired by Jesus' words in the Garden of Gethsemane, "could you not stay awake with me one hour?" Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 25. Please do not attempt to attend in person without signing up in advance. This year, as in recent years, the vigil will once again be offered as an all night live video feed.
March 29: Good Friday
11 a.m. • Stations of the Cross Liturgy
This liturgy will use the familiar order of service used in previous years.
12 p.m. • Good Friday Liturgy [livestreamed]
in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed
7 p.m. • Good Friday Liturgy [livestreamed]
in person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed.
Recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Friday liturgy is out-of-joint. The liturgy includes the complete story of Jesus' trials, crucifixion, and entombment (read at noon, chanted at 7 p.m.). There is no Eucharist. The service ends with the Contemplation of the Cross.
It is the tradition at Saint Mark's to offer The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as “private confession,” on Good Friday. If this is something you would like, please contact any member of the clergy.
March 30: Holy Saturday
12 p.m. • Holy Saturday Liturgy
A short but moving liturgy from The Book of Common Prayer, offered in an unfamiliar corner of the cathedral nave. This liturgy begins with 15 minutes of silent meditation; the spoken service begins at 12:15.
8:30 p.m. • The Great Vigil of Easter [livestreamed]
This is most solemn night of the Christian year. It begins with the kindling of the New Fire, the chanting of the Exsultet (the Church's ancient proclamation of Easter), lessons from the Hebrew bible, and Baptisms. Then the Bishop gives the Proclamation of the Resurrection, the great doors of the cathedral nave open, and we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter.
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