THE GREAT VIGIL

The first celebration of Easter which consists of four parts:
The Service of Light (kindling of new fire, lighting the Paschal candle, the Exsultet); The Service of Lessons (readings from the Hebrew Scriptures interspersed with psalms, canticles, and prayers); Christian Initiation (Holy Baptism) or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows; and the Eucharist.

A tradition at COGS – Bring bells to ring at the Easter Acclamation!

A celebratory reception will follow.

ADDITIONAL HOLY WEEK SERVICES

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