Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2016

Join us for a Sacred Pilgrimage This Holy Season

Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. Again this year, All Saints' goal, during this holy season, is to provide a variety of worship services and opportunities to enrich the 'Ohana's spiritual journey. Most of the services will feature music, including the All Saints' Choir and guest musicians under the direction of Hank Curtis.During Lenten Tuesdays in March, All Saints' will offer a four-week education series,"Learning to Walk in the Dark," based on Barbara Brown Taylor's book. The course will be led by The Reverend Dr. Phyllis Meighen. The sessions will be in Memorial Hall from 6:30PM - 7:45PM.

Palm Sunday, March 20th, All Saints' will offer two services; 7:00AM and 9:30AM. That evening, All Saints' will host a 'Ohana Beach BBQ at Lydgate Beach Park, 4:00PM - 6:30PM.

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​Monday, March 21st (6:30PM), All Saints' popular Taizé Eucharist service will feature a collection of meditative and inspiring music from the Taizé community. ​

On Tuesday, March 22 (5:30PM - 6:30PM), All Saints’ invites the community to stroll, reflect, and pray as we offer a guided walk of the Lenten Labyrinth.

​Wednesday, March 23rd (6:00PM), the Heavenly Hikes ministry will host its annual "Stations of the Cross at Kealia Beach". Starting at Kealia lifeguard tower, walking north along the beach path, participants will retrace the steps of Christ carrying the Cross to his crucifixion. The total route traveled is two miles. The pace is slow and is accessible to all ages and abilities.

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​Thursday, March 24th (7:00PM), All Saints' and St. Michael's and All Angels will celebrate a joint Maundy Thursday service at St. Michael's. The gathering will begin will an Agape meal in the Parish Hall. The Maundy Thursday service will include the lirtugy of foot-washing and the celebration of Holy Eucharist. Musicians, lay leaders, and clergy from both congregations will participate in the service.

Also on Thursday, March 24th, All Saints' will hosts its annual "Watch & Pray: An Overnight Prayer Vigil." The vigil will begin with Compline around 9:15PM when the group returns from St. Michael's. All are invited to participate in holding any portion of the vigil. Sign-ups will be available--stay tuned for details. The vigil will last until 11AM Friday.

Good Friday, March 25th, begins with Stations of the Cross led by the Ke Akua Youth Group at 11:00AM. The Good Friday Liturgy will be offered at Noon. Following the service until 3:00PM, the Church will be open for Veneration of the Cross, quiet prayer and reflection, as we observe Jesus' final hours on the Cross.Private Prayer and reconciliation will be offered in the Columbarium Chapel and clergy will be available to offer the rite of reconciliation for those who desire to make a private confession. Concluding Good Friday, All Saints will host again When it Was Evening: A Meditation for Good Friday. In quiet darkness, this post Good Friday evening service includes prayer, scripture, Taizé chant, and meditation.

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Saturday, March 26th, begins with a Holy Saturday service at 7:30AM. Following the service, the Church Work Day will commence as we prepare the Church for the glory of Easter--many hands make light work!

The celebration of Easter kicks-off with the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 26th. The Vigil celebrates is the night when Christ broke the bonds of death and rose victorious from the grave. Hear the ancient stories of God's redeeming work, moving from darkness to light, from solemnity to joyful song, and celebrate the glorious Resurrection of our Lord!

Easter Sunday, March 27th, begins with the Sunrise Eucharist at 6:00AM at Baby Beach. The Procession of the Cross to the beach will begin at 5:45AM from the Church parking lot. A simple and beautiful 7:00AM Said Easter Eucharist will be offered. At 9:30AM celebrate the glory of Easter with all the pageantry, song, and joy during our Festive Eucharist Service. The All Saints' Easter Festival will follow the service--join us for food, games, fun, and of course, egg hunts!​

New this year, on Easter Day evening, at 5:45PM, you are invited to make the hike up Sleeping Giant (Depart from the end of Lokelani Road at 5:45PM). As the sun descends behind Mount Waialeale, the group will celebrate the First Easter Sunset Eucharist. The service will begin approximately at 6:20PM and sunset is at 6:51PM. ​​