Holy Week and Easter at St Mary’s

Maundy Thursday

A shared meal in the style of the Passover began the Thursday night observance.

This was followed by a solemn service and the traditional foot washing.

Good Friday

Some of the younger members of the congregation took parts in the reading of the gospel.

Fr William carried the large cross forward and put it in place with the crown of thorns after having hammered in the nails.

Easter Day

Parishioners brought flowers to decorate the Good Friday cross, showing new life is provided through the cross.

Archbishop Geoffrey Smith presided at Holy Communion and the children of the parish sang as special Easter celebrations.