OLD LYME—UPDATED 4/9 with new information from the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme: Churches in Lyme and Old Lyme are observing Easter/Holy Saturday and Easter Day in the following ways:
Christ The King Catholic Church
On Holy Saturday, April 19, at 12 p.m. in the narthex, all are invited to bring a basket of their own goodies for the Blessing of the Easter Food, a tradition that dates back to 12th-century Poland.
There is no 5 pm Mass on this Saturday; the Easter Vigil Mass will start at 8 p.m. This service begins in the dark. At a fire outside, the Paschal candle is lit and brought into the church, and from it smaller candles are lit until the entire church is glowing from the light of the congregation’s candles.
Special readings and music mark this liturgy, which features the full choir along with organ, timpani, and bells. The Gloria is sung; the Exsultet is proclaimed; and baptismal promises are renewed.
To join online, use the Zoom link for the Saturday Vigil Mass
On Easter Sunday, April 20, Masses are at 8 and 10:30 a.m. (with full choir and orchestra). To join online, use the Sunday Mass Zoom Link.
First Congregational Church of Lyme
On Good Friday, April, 18, the Annual Good Friday Community Cross Walk will be held starting promptly at 8 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come join the participants for the walk as a literal Cross is carried through town. Start at St. Bridget’s Church 75 Moodus-Leesville Road Moodus. There will be seven stops including a new Church at each location. While walking, the ‘Seven Last Words’ will unfold. You are welcome to walk the five miles with frequent places to rest or you can drive ahead. There will be a person driving along to check and see if anyone needs a ride. All ages are welcome to attend this day. If you are so moved, you can join in by carrying the Cross. We will end at St. Stephen’s Church at 31 Main Street East Haddam with soup and bread. If you have any questions, call Kathy at (860)873-1830 who is the event Chair.
On Easter Sunday, April 20, a joyful service will be held at 10 a.m. This year, it is again hoped a quartet of singers will serve as section leaders for an Anthem on Easter morning. The church choir will be joining them. The church is seeking additional singers to join the Easter Day Choir. If you would like to volunteer to join the choir for this one day, then contact Susan Paisley at [email protected].
Children are invited to hunt for eggs on the church lawn at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. Bring your own basket.
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme
On Maundy Thursday, April 17, after the traditional service at 6 p.m. , there will be a Reading of Dante’s Paradiso until 10:30 p.m.
On Good Friday, April 18, the Meetinghouse is open for prayers and meditation. The Nicaraguan artists interpretations of the Stations of the Cross are also on display through Easter in the Meetinghouse.
On Easter Day, April 20, an Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6:15 a.m. at Griswold Point (from Old Shore Road, follows signs to Griswold Point) (if you need directions, call (860-434-8686) or email ([email protected]) the church).
Easter Sunday Worship Services will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday School will not meet, but will resume on April 27. A light breakfast will be served between services.
For more information, visit www.fccol.org
Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church
On Palm Sunday, April 13, at 8:30 a.m., there will be a Holy Eucharist Rite 2 with Blessing of the Palms and Reading of the Passion
At 10:30 a.m., there will be a Holy Eucharist Rite 2 with choir, Blessing of the Palms and Dramatic Reading of the Passion.
On Tuesday, April 15, at 10 a.m., Morning Prayer will be held via Zoom.
On Wednesday, April 16, at 3 p.m., Earth Tenebrae will be held in the Griswold Room
On Thursday, April 17, Maundy Thursday, the following events will be held:
3 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the Memorial Garden
6 p.m. Agape Meal (sign up in the Griswold Room)
7 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Washing of the Feet, Stripping of the Altar
On Good Friday, April 18, the following events will be held:
Noon Good Friday Liturgy with Reserved Sacrament
3 p.m. Stations of the Cross
On Holy Saturday, April 19:
Join congregants at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Garden.
On Easter Day, April 20, the following services will be held:
8:30 am ~ Festival Eucharist Rite 2 with choir
10:30 am ~ Festival Eucharist Rite 2 with choir
NO BIBLE STUDY
On Easter Monday, April 21:
OFFICE CLOSED
11 a.m. Holy Eucharist at Essex Meadows
NO BIBLE STUDY
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