

St. Luke's Episcopal Church
313 Main Street
Chester, Vermont 05143
Coffee hour afterwards.

(802) 875 - 6000
Holy Week and Easter Services
Palm Sunday (April 2)
10:00 - 11:25 AM
Holy Eucharist with a palm procession circling inside the church sanctuary.
We begin Holy Week, walking with our Lord to his execution or crucifixion, and on to the Resurrection.
Holy Wednesday (April 5)
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Holy Wednesday Eucharist

Maundy Thursday (April 6)
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Holy Eucharist with optional foot washing in imitation of Jesus at the Last Supper. The Service ends in silence. The altar is stripped bare. Sacramental reserve bread and wine are moved to the chapel.
The church remains open for those who wish to keep vigil in the chapel in shifts of 30 minutes or an hour until midnight, when Good Friday begins.
To sign up to keep vigil please contact us here stating the time period you would like to offer.
Good Friday (April 7)
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Good Friday Liturgy - no communion.
From 6:15 PM - 12:00 AM: Informal Stations of the Cross in the church.
Holy Saturday (April 8)
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Lighting of the new fire if practical and blessing of the Paschal Candle.
The wait between Jesus’ crucifixion and burial and the Resurrection celebration on Easter.
Easter Sunday (April 9)
10:00 -11:15 AM Holy Eucharist