St Philip the Apostle Sydenham SE26
St Philip the Apostle Sydenham SE26

HOLY WEEK 2026

Through participation in the sequence of Holy Week services, we share in Christ’s own journey.  From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the institution of the Eucharist and the agony of Gethsemane on Maundy Thursday, to the cross of Good Friday.  Then the darkness and emptiness of Holy Saturday gives way to the joy and wonder of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Night and the celebration of the empty tomb on Easter Morning.

May we all make the most of this Holy Week, joining in as much as we can as we are again invited to share in the deepest and most fundamental of Christian memories.

All are welcome – faithful, doubtful or just curious

PALM SUNDAY - 29th March

Today we recall the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem, hailed as the longed for King as the crowds shouted ‘Hosannah’.  Then we look ahead just a short time
to when the crowds shouted ‘Crucify’.

10.00      Parish Mass

    The service starts with a Procession and entry into Church and includes          The Passion Gospel according to St Matthew          

HOLY WEEK SERVICES


We join with our friends from St Bartholomew's to share in prayer, worship and reflection.

Monday (30th March)

               18:00           Mass                                   @ St Philip's

 

Tuesday (31st March)

        18:00           Eucharist with Prayer for Wholeness
                                    and Healing              
@ St Bartholomew’s                       

Wednesday (1st April)

        18:00           Mass                                  @ St Philip’s

Maundy Thursday (2nd April)

        18:00           Mass with Prayer for Wholeness
                                    and Healing              
@ St Philip’s

 

                 18:30             The Last Supper.            @ St Bartholomew's 

                                       Jesus' washing of the disciples feet, the institution of Holy

                                   Communion and Jesus' betrayal and passion.

 

GOOD FRIDAY - 3rd April

 

 

        12:00           Stations of the Cross          @ St Philip’s

         

        14:00           The Passion                         @ St Bartholomew's

                            The remembrance of Christ’s suffering and
                            death and the proclamation of the Cross.

 

HOLY SATURDAY - 4th April 

 

10:00 -                Activities                               @ St Bartholomew’s
           11:30       

Making bread and flowers for Easter morning, decorating cakes and more!                                               

11:00 -                Vigil                                       @ Grove Center Church
           
13:00                                                       (Jews Walk, SE26 6PL)
                            

A prayerful space to dwell in the spirit of the first Holy Saturday.  Gentle music, Scripture and visual aids available to prompt prayerful reflection.  Come for the whole two hours, or anytime between   11am & 1pm and stay for as long as you’re able.

EASTER NIGHT - 4th April 

20:00                  Vigil Eucharist

                              The New Fire, renewal of Baptism vows and the Resurrection    

                              Eucharist                                   

                                                                             @ St Bartholomew’s                       

 

 

EASTER SUNDAY - 5th April

10:00                  Easter Sunday Eucharist  @ St Philip's 

                             We rejoice in the resurection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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