[ April 8, 2012; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Music: “The trumpet shall sound”, from Handel’s Messiah; Baritone Glenn Guhr and trumpeter Judson Scott perform. Mezzo soprano Darcy Morrissey and tenor Samuel Rodarte sing “O death, where is thy sting”, from Messiah. ”O Queen of Heaven, sing with joy” by Michael Praetorius, sung by the Redeemer Choir
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Read full post...[ April 7, 2012; 9:00 pm; ] Music: Soprano Molly Barnes and mezzo soprano Darcy Morrissey sing “Laudamus te” from Vivaldi’s Gloria; trumpet solos performed by Judson Scott.
About the liturgy: The information below is contained in a booklet that can be obtained at Redeemer or downloaded here: Holy Week at Redeemer_2012
From the 1st Century, the Church’s primary celebration of the Resurrection has taken place [...]
Read full post...[ April 6, 2012; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Music: Soprano Ellaina Lewis sings “Were you there”, arranged by Moses Hogan.
Today we remember the suffering of Christ and contemplate the deep redemptive love of God and its meaning for ourselves and the world.
About the liturgy: The information below is contained in a booklet that can be obtained at Redeemer or downloaded here: Holy Week at [...]
Read full post...[ April 1, 2012; 10:00 am; ] The correct title of this first day of Holy Week is not “Palm Sunday”, but rather “The Sunday of the Passion”. This week we begin in the Undercroft where the liturgy and procession begin, there is one service.
About the liturgy: The information below is contained in a booklet that can be obtained at Redeemer or [...]
Read full post...[ April 5, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Music: Nicolas Gigault’s Tantum Ergo, sung by sopranos Erica Row & Courtney Ruckman; Love bade me welcome, from Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, sung by baritone Glenn Guhr and the Redeemer choir. Cello solos performed by Nathan Whittaker.
About the liturgy: The information below is contained in a booklet that can be obtained at Redeemer or [...]
Read full post...March 15, 2012
Dear Friends in Christ,
The Book of Common Prayer reminds us, that “through the Paschal Mystery, we are buried with Christ by Baptism into his death, and raised with him to newness of life.” During Lent, we have been preparing to encounter the Risen Christ at Pascha.
From April 1st through April 8th, the Paschal [...]
[ February 12, 2012; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] It has come to that time of the Church year, when we must attempt to get organized for a successful Lent and Paschal. To that end, John has asked me to send the email to all of you, to set the get together day. This will be Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 10:30 Liturgy. [...]
Read full post...[ May 8, 2011; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] To: Everyone who participated as a volunteer assistant, team leader, rehearsal leader or observer during Holy Week:
Lest we forget all that was good or what needs improvement, let’s get together, Sunday, May 8, 2011 about 12:00noon, following the Liturgy. If you cannot make it, please forward your responses to me, via e-mail. Consider the following:
1. [...]
Read full post...Continue Holy Week week with silent prayer after the Maundy Thursday service. Come to the Ed Building and join in the Gethsemane Vigil.
As Jesus contemplated what was to come, he asked his disciples to be with him while he prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. “Stay with me a little while.”
And we know, because He [...]
Deb Laughlin has prepared a colorful schedule of work parties and rehearsals which can be downloaded here:
2011 Holy Week Preparation
Below is a daily summary of events and that day’s rehearsals through Easter Day.
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April 16: Lazarus Saturday: Work Parties, rehearsals
Completion of Lent, 5:00 pm: Short service marks the completion of Lent, the start of Holy Week
Rehearsal:
Passion [...]