One of the most sacred times of the Christian calendar, Holy Week, begins with Palm Sunday.
Area churches are preparing the following special services and programs in observance of the Easter holiday.
Here are some area services:
Area churches are preparing the following special services and programs in observance of the Easter holiday.
Here are some area services:
Sunday, April 13
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, will begin Procession with Palms at 10 a.m. to commemorate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week, the time Christians focus on Jesus' betrayal, arrest, trial and death.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Orthros at 9 a.m. followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will begin Palm Sunday service at 10 a.m. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church will have Palm Sunday mass at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist in Baden will have Palm Sunday mass at 9:45 a.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Monday, April 14
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have PreSanctified Liturgy at 9 a.m. Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Tuesday, April 15
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have PreSanctified Liturgy at 9 a.m. Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Wednesday, April 16
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge. will have PreSanctified Liturgy at 9 a.m. Holy Unction is at 3 p.m. and Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m.
Services at 8:30 a.m. in the Trinity School for Ministry Chapel on Merchant Street in the 1100 block, Ambridge, with Archbishop Robert Duncan presiding and preaching.
Thursday, April 17
New Hope Church, 592 Beaver Road, will have a watching Thursday of the "Passion of Christ" in the movie room, located on the second floor of the schoolhouse building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m.
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, the Maundy Thursday celebration begins at 7 p.m. The COTS Prayer Room will be open at 8 p.m. for times of worship and prayer, using music, the visual arts or silence, to reflect on the mighty work of God in redeeming us through the death of his son Jesus.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. and Twelve Gospels begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will have Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 7 p.m. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church on Holy Thursday will have Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. and Eucharistic Adoration until 11 p.m. Night prayer is at 10:45 p.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Holy Thursday will have Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. and Eucharistic Adoration until 11 p.m. Night prayer is at 10:45 p.m. Located at 375 Linmore Ave., Baden.
Zion’s First Lutheran Church will have Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. Located at 798 Park Road, Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. will have Commemoration of the Institution of the Holy Eucharist; Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with Vespers. At 7 p.m. is Matins of Great Friday, Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Friday, April 18
New Hope Church, 529 Beaver Road, Ambridge, will have an interactive service, "Experiencing Jesus' Passion." Service begins at 7 p.m. Praise and worship, gospel message and interactive pray stations.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will have Good Friday Tenebrae Service at noon. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, Good Friday worship service begins at 7 p.m. The COTS Prayer Room will be open at 7 p.m. for times of worship and prayer, using music, the visual arts or silence.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Great Hours at 9 a.m. Apokathelosis begins at 3 p.m. and Lamentations is at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church on Good Friday will have Morning prayer at 9 a.m., Passion of the Lord at 2 p.m. and Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 375 Linmore Ave., Baden on Good Friday will have Passion of the Lord at 2 p.m. and Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m.
Zion’s First Lutheran Church will have Good Friday service at 1 p.m. Located at 798 Park Road, Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. will have Commemoration of the Crucifixion of Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ; Royal Hours of Great Friday. At 7 p.m. is the Commemoration of the Burial, Great Vespers and Placing of the Holy Shroud in the Tomb. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Saturday, April 19
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Resurrection Service begins at 11 p.m. followed by Paschal Divine Liturgy. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge, will have Morning prayer at 9 a.m., Blessing of the Baskets at noon and Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. will have Commemoration of Christ's Descent into Hades; Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with Vespers. At 9 p.m. is Resurrection Matins preceded by the outdoor procession, and followed by the Blessing of Paschal Foods. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Sunday, April 20
New Hope Church, will have its annual youth program celebrating the Resurrection of Christ and Easter with message by the Rev. Rick Thornhill. Located at 592 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will have Easter Sunday Holy Communion at 10 a.m. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, will begin at 10 a.m. the Easter Day celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. All worship events will take place in the top floor worship center.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Pascha starting at 11 a.m. with Agape Vespers. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church will have Easter Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Baden will have Easter Sunday Mass at 9:45 a.m. Located at 375 Linmore Ave., Baden.
Zion’s First Lutheran Church will have Easter Communion service at 10:30 a.m. Located at 798 Park Road, Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9:30 a.m. will have Pascha/Easter Sunday. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Did we miss your service or program? Tell us in the comments section or email [email protected].
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, will begin Procession with Palms at 10 a.m. to commemorate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week, the time Christians focus on Jesus' betrayal, arrest, trial and death.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Orthros at 9 a.m. followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will begin Palm Sunday service at 10 a.m. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church will have Palm Sunday mass at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist in Baden will have Palm Sunday mass at 9:45 a.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Monday, April 14
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have PreSanctified Liturgy at 9 a.m. Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Tuesday, April 15
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have PreSanctified Liturgy at 9 a.m. Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Wednesday, April 16
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge. will have PreSanctified Liturgy at 9 a.m. Holy Unction is at 3 p.m. and Bridegroom Service begins at 7 p.m.
Services at 8:30 a.m. in the Trinity School for Ministry Chapel on Merchant Street in the 1100 block, Ambridge, with Archbishop Robert Duncan presiding and preaching.
Thursday, April 17
New Hope Church, 592 Beaver Road, will have a watching Thursday of the "Passion of Christ" in the movie room, located on the second floor of the schoolhouse building. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m.
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, the Maundy Thursday celebration begins at 7 p.m. The COTS Prayer Room will be open at 8 p.m. for times of worship and prayer, using music, the visual arts or silence, to reflect on the mighty work of God in redeeming us through the death of his son Jesus.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. and Twelve Gospels begins at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will have Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 7 p.m. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church on Holy Thursday will have Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. and Eucharistic Adoration until 11 p.m. Night prayer is at 10:45 p.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Holy Thursday will have Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 p.m. and Eucharistic Adoration until 11 p.m. Night prayer is at 10:45 p.m. Located at 375 Linmore Ave., Baden.
Zion’s First Lutheran Church will have Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. Located at 798 Park Road, Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. will have Commemoration of the Institution of the Holy Eucharist; Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with Vespers. At 7 p.m. is Matins of Great Friday, Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Friday, April 18
New Hope Church, 529 Beaver Road, Ambridge, will have an interactive service, "Experiencing Jesus' Passion." Service begins at 7 p.m. Praise and worship, gospel message and interactive pray stations.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will have Good Friday Tenebrae Service at noon. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, Good Friday worship service begins at 7 p.m. The COTS Prayer Room will be open at 7 p.m. for times of worship and prayer, using music, the visual arts or silence.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Great Hours at 9 a.m. Apokathelosis begins at 3 p.m. and Lamentations is at 7 p.m. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church on Good Friday will have Morning prayer at 9 a.m., Passion of the Lord at 2 p.m. and Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 375 Linmore Ave., Baden on Good Friday will have Passion of the Lord at 2 p.m. and Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m.
Zion’s First Lutheran Church will have Good Friday service at 1 p.m. Located at 798 Park Road, Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. will have Commemoration of the Crucifixion of Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ; Royal Hours of Great Friday. At 7 p.m. is the Commemoration of the Burial, Great Vespers and Placing of the Holy Shroud in the Tomb. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Saturday, April 19
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Resurrection Service begins at 11 p.m. followed by Paschal Divine Liturgy. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge, will have Morning prayer at 9 a.m., Blessing of the Baskets at noon and Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9 a.m. will have Commemoration of Christ's Descent into Hades; Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with Vespers. At 9 p.m. is Resurrection Matins preceded by the outdoor procession, and followed by the Blessing of Paschal Foods. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Sunday, April 20
New Hope Church, will have its annual youth program celebrating the Resurrection of Christ and Easter with message by the Rev. Rick Thornhill. Located at 592 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, will have Easter Sunday Holy Communion at 10 a.m. The church is by Old Economy Village.
Church of the Savior, 420 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, will begin at 10 a.m. the Easter Day celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. All worship events will take place in the top floor worship center.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will have Pascha starting at 11 a.m. with Agape Vespers. Located at 2930 Beaver Road, Ambridge.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church will have Easter Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Located at 725 Glenwood Ave., Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Baden will have Easter Sunday Mass at 9:45 a.m. Located at 375 Linmore Ave., Baden.
Zion’s First Lutheran Church will have Easter Communion service at 10:30 a.m. Located at 798 Park Road, Ambridge.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church at 9:30 a.m. will have Pascha/Easter Sunday. Located at 450 Glenwood Drive in Ambridge.
Did we miss your service or program? Tell us in the comments section or email [email protected].
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