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Maundy Thursday Rite
The liturgy for Maundy Thursday is rich and powerful. Coming from mandatum, which means to command, “maundy” refers to the commandment Jesus gave his disciples to love one another. At this service we enact that commandment in the foot (or hand) washing. After the sermon, the rector invites all to come forward to have their feet or hands washed by one of the priests of the parish, with music sung by the St. Columba Singers and congregation. Those who come forward then dry the hands or feet of those who come after them, transforming this symbol of service into a sacramental action shared by all.
The service continues with the celebration
of the eucharist and the reservation of the sacrament for Good Friday. During the procession of the sacrament to the altar in the narthex, the congregation sings the ancient Pange Lingua.
Suitable for children in third grade and older, the service concludes with the stripping and cleansing of the altar in preparation for Good Friday. The Maundy Thursday Watch begins immediately after.
Child care is available for infants through age 4 beginning at 7:15 pm.
Schedule: 7:30 pm, Thursday in Holy Week, in the Church
Contact: Rose Duncan