What happens on Holy Thursday?

Tonight, after hearing the scriptures, we wash each other’s feet. We respond to Christ’s command: Love One Another. As we participate in or witness the footwashing, we are reminded the great love of Christ, and his call to us in this profound act of love and service. 

Then, united ever more firmly in love, we are called to the Table. “Do this in memory of me.” "Come, says St. Augustine, "Take what you are and become what you eat." Tonight we celebrate Jesus' amazing gift of the Eucharist.

Finally, we are called to the garden—we process with Christ in the Eucharist to the altar of repose.   Jesus asks his disciples - asks us - to “Stay with me, remain here with me.”

Holy Thursday Liturgies: Thursday, April 17

Visiting churches on Holy Thursday

Many people observe the custom of visiting churches on Holy Thursday night. People go from church to church, spending some time in Adoration with Jesus.  Ascension Church and St. Giles Church will both be open until Midnight.  Here are some ideas for how to spend your time in Adoration!