Dear friends in Christ,
As we draw near to the most sacred days of the Christian year, I warmly invite you to journey with us through Holy Week—a time to walk with our Lord through his suffering, death, and glorious resurrection.
Maundy Thursday – 7:00 PM
St Matthew's Abbotsford
We begin with Maundy Thursday, a service of quiet reverence that commemorates the Last Supper. Fr. Juian will be preaching. The word maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, referring to Jesus’ new commandment to love one another.
We will remember the institution of the Lord’s Supper and, for those who wish, there will be an opportunity to participate in the traditional foot-washing—a humble and powerful reminder of Christ’s servant love.
The service concludes with the stripping of the altar. Just as Jesus was abandoned by his disciples and stripped of his garments before his crucifixion, the altar—representing Christ—is stripped bare. It reflects the loneliness, humiliation, and suffering that Jesus endured in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the way to the cross.
Good Friday – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Langley Communty Music School
On Good Friday, we invite you to walk the Stations of the Cross - a meditative pilgrimage that traces the final steps of Jesus to the cross. The walk takes about 45 minutes, and you may begin at any time between 9:00 and noon. A printed guide will be available to help you pray and reflect along the way.
Easter Sunday – 10:00 AM
And then—after the darkness of the tomb—comes the joy of Easter morning. Join us as we celebrate the triumph of Christ’s resurrection! The empty grave proclaims the promise of life, victory, and hope. Let us gather in joy to sing alleluias once more and rejoice in the risen Lord.
Come walk with us. Come and see. Come and believe.
Fr Ken
