Washington National Cathedral

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2006

Contact: Elizabeth Mullen
(202) 537-6248, office
EMullen@cathedral.org

Palm Sunday Services & Holy Week Schedule


What: Palm Sunday—Sunday of the Passion

When: Sunday, April 9 at 8 & 11 am

Where: Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues, NW

Part of this service celebrates Jesus’ triumphant return to Jerusalem, but, as the dramatic Passion Gospel is read, attention is focused on his impending suffering and death.

Media interested in attending either service are asked to contact Elizabeth Mullen at (202) 537-6248 by 5 pm on Friday, April 7, so arrangements can be made to accommodate you.

 

Media Opportunities during Holy Week


Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar
Maunday Thursday
Thursday, April 13 at 8 pm
The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, preacher and celebrant; the Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls.

Good Friday Service
Friday, April 14 at noon
Liturgy for Good Friday with administration of Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament during the third hour; The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, preacher and celebrant.

Holy Saturday and the Great Vigil of Easter*
Saturday, April 15 at 8 pm
The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, preacher and celebrant; the Cathedral Choir of Men and Girls.

Easter Day—The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Sunday, April 16 at 8 & 11 am (free passes required for the 11 am service)

8 am—The Very Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd III, dean of the Cathedral, preacher; the Right Rev. John Bryson Chane, bishop of Washington, celebrant; the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys.

11 am—The Right Rev. John Bryson Chane, bishop of Washington, preacher; the Very Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd III, dean of the Cathedral, celebrant; the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys.

*Please note that photographic coverage of the Holy Saturday Great Vigil is virtually impossible due to low lighting.

If you plan on attending any of the services, please contact Elizabeth Mullen, (202) 527-6248. Arriving twenty minutes before the start of services is required.