Altar of Repose Vigil & SJB Reading
Thursday, March 28 – Friday, March 29
The Eucharist on Maundy Thursday ends with the Stripping of the Altar and procession of the Reserved Sacrament to the Chapel for an all-night Vigil at the Altar of Repose. This remembers Jesus’ time spent in prayer at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus went when he was deeply troubled and asked his closest friends to wait, watch, and pray. When Jesus found them sleeping, he asked, “Could you not stay awake for one hour?”
For the third year, members of the parish will read an entire Gospel from The Saint John’s Bible- this year, the Gospel of Mark. Join us for this powerful experience of hearing the entire story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection in one sitting. The Chapel will remain open all night for private prayer. Parishioners come and go throughout the night, taking turns staying awake & praying for at least one hour. Sign up to keep watch HERE.