Join us this evening at Saint John’s as we enter the Paschal Triduum, the most sacred three days of the Christian year.
Maundy Thursday marks the night of the Last Supper, where Jesus gave us two enduring gifts: the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the Mandatum—the "New Commandment" to love one another as he has loved us.
What to Expect Tonight:
The Washing of Feet: Following the humble example of Christ, we participate in this moving ritual of service and humility.
The Last Supper: We celebrate the first Eucharist, remembering the bread broken and the wine poured out for all.
The Stripping of the Altar: At the conclusion of the service, the sanctuary is stripped bare in silence, symbolizing the abandonment of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The Watch: Following the service, we begin our silent vigil, "watching and praying" as we prepare for the solemnity of Good Friday.