Holy Week Schedule

Holy Week 2024 begins with Palm Sunday on March 24 and culminates with the Festival of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Please, join us on this sacred journey for one or all of these services in remembrance of Christ’s Passion.

Palm Sunday, March 24 Services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.: Procession of Palms, Passion Reading, and Holy Communion. Bring your 40 Items for Lent  contributions for the Maine Township Food Pantry.

Maundy Thursday, March 28  Services at 11 a.m. – with soup luncheon following the service. And at 7:00 p.m. – with the celebration First Communion. Soup Supper begins at 6:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 29 at 12:00 noon: Sponsored by the Park Ridge Ministerial Association, held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, will feature the Montag Ensemble playing The Seven Last Words of Christ by Franz Joseph Haydn. Spoken reflections will be provided by members of the Park Ridge Ministerial Association. This is a unique opportunity for anyone living or working in the area to worship at a midday service on one of the most solemn days in the Christian church year. A freewill offering will be received at the door. For more information, please call 847-825-6659, or see www.stlukespr.org

 At 7:00 p.m. a service using the Passion According to St. John.

Easter Vigil, March 30 at 7:00 p.m: Lighting the New Fire and hearing the Old Testament stories of Salvation and celebrating the Resurrection of Our Lord.

Easter Sunday, March 31 at 8 AM – Meditative, reflective service with Holy Communion around the altar.
Join us for fellowship and delicious treats in Henderson Hall on Easter Sunday, in between the Easter Services.
10:15 AM – Full Festival Liturgy of Holy Communion with choir and brass.
After the 10:15 a.m. Service, the fellowship with coffee and treats will continue in the Atrium.