Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, Reno, NV

Welcome to
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
A caring congregation committed to sharing our Episcopal tradition
celerating and serving Christ in our community and the world.
Easter Week 2009
April 5th, Palm Sunday Services: Hailing Jesus the Messiah - Blessing the Palms and Holy Communion
8:00 a.m. Rite I Picture of Great Fire
9:30 a.m. Rite II
April 9th, Maundy Thursday Service
7:00 p.m. The Ceremony of the Washing of Feet and Holy Communion followed by a simple "potluck" agape meal followed by stripping of the Altar.
9:00 p.m. to Noon Friday All night Vigil. Sign up for one hour period to stay awake in our Garden of Gasthemane
April 10th, Good Friday Services (come & go as necessary)
Noon Lessons and Psalms of Good Friday, the passion according to St. John
1:00 p.m. Homily, solemn collects and meditations for Good Friday
2:00 p.m. Veneration of the cross, Good Friday anthems and meditations, communion from the reserve sacrament.
April 11th, The Great Vigil of Easter
8:00 p.m. The Lighting of the Great Fire and Paschal Candle, singing of the Exultet, the story of salvation as told in scripture, Baptism and Renewal of our Baptismal Vows, and Easter communion.
April 12th, Feast of the Resurrection Easter Service:
9:30 a.m. One service. Children are welcome at all of our services. A nursery attendant will be available.
11:00 a.m. Following the joyful service of Holy Communion, there will be a festive Easter potluck brunch and Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite brunch dish to share.