Welcome
Christ Church in Woodbury is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey within the worldwide Anglican Communion. We pride ourselves on being an historic place within a new time and invite you to join us Sunday mornings to experience our services, which are traditional in worship, rich in liturgy and strong in Christian education. We offer programs and activities for children, youth, women, men, all adults, and families that strengthen the Christian walk. We also provide diverse opportunities for our church family to engage in mission-minded outreach.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES, 2023
Palm Sunday – April 2nd
Liturgy of the Palms & Mass of the Lord’s Passion (said) – 8am
Liturgy of the Palms & Mass of the Lord’s Passion (sung) – 10am
Monday in Holy Week – April 3rd
Mass (said) – 10am
Tuesday in Holy Week – April 4th
Mass (said) – 10am
Wednesday in Holy Week – April 5th
Healing Mass (said) – 10am
Maundy Thursday – April 6th
Maundy Thursday Liturgy – 7pm
(Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Footwashing, Procession to the Altar of Repose, Stripping of the Altar, and Watch until Midnight)
Good Friday – April 7th
Noonday Prayer, Homily, & Stations of the Cross – 12pm
Good Friday Liturgy – 7pm
(Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Solemn Collects, Veneration of the Cross, and Mass of the Presanctified)
Easter Eve – April 8th
Great Vigil of Easter – 7pm
(Kindling of the New Fire, Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Prophecies, Holy Baptism, & First Mass of Easter)
Easter Day – April 9th
Mass of the Resurrection (said) – 8am
Mass of the Resurrection (sung) – 10am
“We unite ourselves with others to acknowledge the holiness of God, to hear God’s Word, to offer prayer, and to celebrate the sacraments.”
– The Book of Common Prayer, p. 857.
