KUCHING: St Thomas’ Cathedral at McDougall Road will hold special services for Holy Week and Easter from tomorrow – Palm Sunday.
The Dean of St Thomas’ Cathedral, the Very Reverend Kho Thong Meng welcomes everyone to attend the services during this very special time to remember and reflect on Jesus Christ’s journey to the Cross as well as to celebrate His glorious resurrection.
“Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This is followed by the Last Supper – when we remember the institution of the Holy Eucharist on Maundy Thursday. Then on Good Friday, we remember Christ’s suffering and death for our sins on the Cross. Of course during Easter, we celebrate his victorious resurrection – conquering sin and death – so that, as it says in John 3:16, we could have everlasting life,” he explained in a press statement yesterday.
“This is a time to truly recommit ourselves to the Almighty God.”
On Palm Sunday, there will be Holy Communion with hymns in English at 6.30am, Procession and Solemn Liturgy at 8.15am, Holy Communion in Mandarin at 10.30am, as well as Evening Prayer with Holy Communion and Procession at 5.30pm.
Palm crosses, which will be made by volunteers at the Cathedral today (Saturday), will be distributed during all four services.
During Holy Week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be Holy Communion at 7.30pm.
The Solemn Liturgy on Maundy Thursday will also be at 7.30pm followed by the Stripping of the Altar, while the Vigil will be from 9pm until midnight in the Lady Chapel.
On Good Friday, there will be Morning Prayer, Litany, and Veneration of the Cross at 6.45am; Good Friday Liturgy and Veneration of the Cross at 8.15am; Mandarin Service at 10am; followed by Stations of the Cross at noon; and Evening Prayer with sermon and hymns at 4pm.
The Great Easter Vigil and Renewal of Baptismal Vows on Easter Eve will begin at 8pm with the lighting of the Paschal Candle.
On Easter Sunday, there will be Holy Communion with hymns at 6.30am, followed by Procession and Solemn Liturgy at 8.15am, Holy Communion in Mandarin at 10.30am, and Evening Prayer with Holy Communion and Procession at 5.30pm.
For more information, contact the parish office on 082-242625 or 082-230376.
