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Create a Sacred SpaceF O R Y O U R H O M E

GET READYChoose a place that is available to anyone in your household night or day. (Use a tray, if you will need tomove it.)Include everyone in your household in creating the sacred spaceChoose a few objects that are most meaningful to youRotate the objects in the sacred space as you move through Holy Week, into the season of Easter andbeyond

GATHER OBJECTS CLOTH an underlay to set this space apart (a placemat, small scarf or other beautiful fabric). If possible, incorporate the colors of the season—purple for Lent, Red for Holy Week, Black for Good Fridayand White/ Gold for Easter CROSS if you don’t have one already, make one using material found at home or in nature BIBLE connects us to our spiritual ancestors and reminds us that we are part of a wider story of salvation. CANDLE (or LED candle) reminds us of the Light of Christ and the light we each receive at our baptism A CONTAINER WITH WATER reminds us of baptism and of the foot washing on Maundy Thursday ROCKS/STONES remind us of our connection with the earth ICON or PHOTOS images of people, animals or places that draw you closer to God FLORA that reflects the moment: e.g. branches or palms (either real or drawn) for Palm Sunday, greeneryfor the Garden of Gethsemane, bright flowers for Easter

SET ASIDE TIMECreate your Holy Week rituals around the sacred space. Pray the Lord's Prayer and other prayers here.Lighting the candles can be a very powerful and meaningful activity for all ages. Use this sacred space as your focal point for prayer as you participate in online worship

Palm SundayA T H O M E

GET READYFind small branches or foliage to put on your sacred space.Draw or color a palm branch to hang on your door or a window for neighbors to see.

ONLINE WITH ST. MICHAEL'S

Class: Encountering Jesus in Historic and Contemporary Witness (8:45 am)

Palm Sunday Worship (10 am)

Middle School Group (1:15 pm)

High School Group (2:15 pm)

Godly Play: "The Faces of Easter: the One Who Was Easter and Still Is" (3:30 pm)

https://zoom.us/joinPhone: (929) 205-6099

Meeting ID: 648 888 768

Webinar ID: 652 526 150

Meeting ID: 702 972 210

Meeting ID: 228-298-022

Meeting ID: 665-058-375

IN YOUR TIMERead Matthew 21:1-11 (Jesus' entry into Jerusalem) or a children's Bible story book or picture bookabout Jesus coming into Jerusalem for the last time.Make and send Easter cards to St. Michael's parishioners--especially the elderly and isolated (contactAndrea Dedmon if you need addresses: [email protected] or 917-528-1679)

IN YOUR TIMERead about Jesus Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week from the Bible or from children'sstorybook Bible or picture book.

Monday: John 12:1-11 (Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus)Tuesday: John 12:20-36 (Jesus talks about his death)Wednesday: John 13:21-32 (Judas betrays Jesus)

Do something to care for others.Prepare for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Monday, Tuesday &Wednesday in Holy Week


Morning Prayer (7:45 am)

Noonday Prayer with Gospel Reflection (12 pm)

Godly Play: "The Greatest Parable" Parts 1, 2, & 3 (3:30 pm)


Meeting ID: 593 751 382

Meeting ID: 331-216-797

Meeting ID: 665 058 375



Noonday Prayer with Gospel Reflection (12 pm)

Godly Play: "Jesus in Jerusalem" (3:30 pm)


Meeting ID: 593 751 382

Meeting ID: 331-216-797

Meeting ID: 665 058 375

IN YOUR TIMEReach out to be of service to someone. Read about Jesus' Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30) and Jesus washing the disciples feet (John 13:1-17, 31b-35) in the Bible or in a children's Bible story book or picture bookIf you live with others, wash one another's feet. If you live alone, wash your own.AGAPE MEAL: "Agape" means love in its broadest sense: the love of God to all of humankind, God'scovenant promise of love for us and our reciprocal love of God and of others. An agape meal is oneshared by fellow Christians in celebrating that love with one another.

This year, we encourage you to share an agape meal with a few other households from St. Michael's,using any technology the group would like to use. The only requirement is that you eat together at thesame time, and enjoy the fellowship of a meal. Sign up online: stmichaelsnyc.ivolunteer.com/agapemeal or by calling Maryann Younger at 302-379-5689.

Bring something to your sacred space that reminds you of a garden. After dinner, dim the lights and praywith Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.

Today we celebrate the last supper of Jesus with his closest friends. and we commemorateJesus' act of loving service to others in washing his disciples' feet. At the end of it all, we

remember Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and his betrayal there.

Maundy Thursday

Good Friday



Good Friday Liturgy with Gospel Reflection (12 pm)


Meeting ID: 593 751 382

Webinar ID: 515 202 803

IN YOUR TIMEPrepare your sacred space by clearing it of everything except candles and a cross.Read John 18:1-19:42An essential component of the Good Friday liturgy is the "Solemn Collects," a group of prayersinterceding for the needs, cares and concerns of the world. Today, make it your spiritual discipline tointercede for the needs of others. Deliver a meal to a vulnerable person in your building. Write a letter orplace a phone call to your elected representatives demanding adequate medical supplies to our city'shospitals, or more humane and ethical treatment of inmates on Riker's Island. Call someone you know islonely. Get creative - there are endless ways to do this.Spend time praying with a simple cross. If you pray by drawing and writing, draw a cross and write yourprayers on it."Walk" the stations of the cross Give to the Good Friday Offering in support of the Episcopal dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem andthe Middle East.

Donate online: https://episcopalchurch.org/global-partnerships/good-friday-offeringTo donate by mail, please write a check payable to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society,write "Good Friday Offering" in the memo line, and mail to: DFMS – Protestant Episcopal Church USP.O. Box 958983St. Louis, MO 63195-8983

Holy Saturday


9:00 am Holy Saturday Liturgy

7:30 pm Lighting of the New Fire with at-home practices following. Have a candle on-hand to light athome!


Meeting ID 593-751-382

Meeting ID 593-751-382

IN YOUR TIMEDecorate your sacred space with flowers, change the color of the underlay to white or gold, put water ina beautiful bowl.Create and decorate an Alleluia signDye Easter EggsRead "the record of God's saving deeds in history":

The story of Creation: Genesis 1:1--2:2The Flood: Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18;9:8-13Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac: Genesis 22:1-18Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea: Exodus 14:10--15:1God's Presence in a renewed Israel: Isaiah 4:2-6Salvation offered freely to all: Isaiah 55:1-11A new heart and a new spirit: Ezekiel 36:24-28The valley of dry bones: Ezekiel 37:1-14The gathering of God's people: Zephaniah 3:12-20

Renew your baptismal vows (BCP, p. 292) and sprinkle yourself with water from the bowl in yoursacred space.Proclaim "Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!" Turn on all the lights. Ring bells.Listen to Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus."Read Matthew 28:1-10Call someone to proclaim the good newsEat something delicious

Easter Day


Class: Encountering Jesus in Historic and Contemporary Witness (8:45 am)

Easter Day Worship (10 am)

Middle School Group (1:15 pm)

High School Group (2:15)

Godly Play: "Knowing Jesus in a New Way: Known in Absence" (3:30 pm)


Meeting ID: 648 888 768

Webinar ID: 652 526 150

Meeting ID: 702 972 210

Meeting ID: 228-298-022

Meeting ID: 665-058-375

IN YOUR TIMEDress up! Make a festive Easter hat. Have a feast! Share photos of your Easter Call someone from St. Michael's and greet them saying "Alleluia! Christ is risen!" When someone callsyou, respond "The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!"Hang your Alleluia sign in a prominent place (even on your door or in a window for others to see)Decorate a cross with colorful flowers (or draw it!)Draw or make butterflies.

Agape F O R M A U N D Y T H U R S D A Y

A meatless meal is to be preferred. The setting should be austere and the foods sparse and simple.Appropriate foods include soup, cheese, olives, dried fruit, bread, and wine.

If there are several persons present, one will preside.

(Note: Multiple households could prepare for this service and coordinate their celebration of it using avideo conferencing platform, alternating blessings.)

THE BLESSINGSAt the time appointed, all gather around the table, standing as able.

After a time of silence, the presider offers the following blessings. OVER WINEBlessed are you, O Lord our God, Ruler of the universe. You create the fruit of the vine; and you refresh uswith the cup of salvation in the Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. May the time come quickly when we canshare that cup again, even as you are with us now in our very thirst for you. Glory to you for ever and ever.Amen. OVER BREADBlessed are you, O Lord our God, Ruler of the universe. You bring forth bread from the earth; and you havefed us on our way with the bread of life in the Body of your Son Jesus Christ. Let us be fed again soon withthat bread of life. And as grain scattered upon the earth is gathered into one loaf, so gather your Church inevery place into the kingdom of your Son. To you be glory and power for ever and ever. Amen. OVER OTHER FOODSBlessed are you, O Lord our God, Ruler of the universe. You have blessed the earth to bring forth food tosatisfy our hunger. Let this food strengthen us in the fast that is before us, that following our Savior in theway of the cross, we may come to the joy of his resurrection. For yours is the kingdom and the power andthe glory, now and for ever. Amen.

THE MEALThe meal is now eaten. If several are gathered, they first serve one another, then dine.

THE WORD AND THE PRAYERSAt the end of the meal, the seventeenth chapter of the gospel of John is read.

A simple hymn can be sung.

The following psalm is then said. If there is more than one voice, it is said in unison.

PSALM 63:1-8

O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you;my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you,as in a barren and dry land where there is no water.

Therefore I have gazed upon you in your holy place;that I might behold your power and your glory.

For your loving-kindness is better than life itself;my lips shall give you praise.

So will I bless you as long as I liveand lift up my hands in your Name.

My soul is content, as with marrow and fatness,and my mouth praises you with joyful lips.

When I remember you upon my bed,and meditate on you in the night watches.

For you have been my helper,and under the shadow of your wings I will rejoice.

My soul clings to you,your right hand holds me fast.

[The Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray] O God of the crucified and risen One, from whom no trial or trouble can separate us:you feed us with your Word and soothe us with your Spirit, closer to us than breath itself.Make us glad this night for the life of your servant Jesus;Make us servants of all for the sake of Jesus;who for our sake gave his life for the salvation of all.In the Name of Jesus, your Son, our Lord.Amen.

*From the Book of Occasional Services 2018, adapted/edited by the Rev. Dr. James Farwell and Dr. Lisa Kimball for use when Maundy Thursday Eucharist is not possible. Appropriate adaptations for illness in the household can be made.

HOT CROSS BUNSPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 15 minutesRising time: 2 hours, 30 minutesYield: Makes 16 buns INGREDIENTS1 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)3/4 cup warm milk1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground spices (for example, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg)1 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs, room temperature (if taking right out of the fridge, let sit in warm water for a few minutes totake the chill off before using)3/4 cup currants (can sub half of currants with chopped candied citrus peel)2 teaspoons grated orange zest For the glaze: 1 large egg1 tablespoon milk For the frosting 1/2 cup powdered sugar (don’t have powdered sugar? Put regular sugar into yourfood processor or blender and pulse until it is a powder)1 1/2 teaspoon liquid (milk or lemon juice & the juice of fresh grated ginger) [The more ginger thestronger--and the better, according to Agatha!]

Holy Week RecipesF O R Y O U R H O M E

For decades, St. Michael's late parishioner, Agatha Humphrey, baked hundreds of hotcross buns and topped them with ginger icing in the parish kitchen on Maundy Thursday.

Proof the yeast: In a bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of the warmed milk and one teaspoon of sugar.Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl or the mixing bowl of an electric mixer, vigorously whisktogether 3 cups of the flour (reserving additional flour for later step), the salt, spices, and 1/4 cup ofsugar.Make the dough: Create a well in the flour and add the foamy yeast, softened butter, and eggs, and theremaining milk.Using a wooden spoon or the paddle attachment of your mixer, mix the ingredients untilwell incorporated. The mixture should be shaggy and quite sticky.Add in the currants, candied peel, andorange zest.Knead the dough, adding more flour as needed: If you are using a stand mixer, switch to the dough hookattachment and start to knead on low speed. (If not using a mixer, use your hands to knead.)Slowlysprinkle in additional flour, a tablespoon at a time, kneading to incorporate after each addition, until theflour is still slightly tacky, but is no longer completely sticking to your fingers when you work withit.Total kneading time should be about 7 minutes in a mixer or 10 minutes by hand. Let sit 2 hours to double in size (first rise): Form a ball of dough in the bowl and cover with plasticwrap. Let sit, covered, at room temperature (or in a warm spot) for 2 hours, until the dough has doubledin size.Form the buns: Press down on the dough to gently compress it. Roll the ball of dough into a log shapeand cut it into two halves. Place one half back in the bowl while you work with the other half. Take thedough half you are working with and cut it into 8 equal pieces.Take the individual pieces and form theminto mounds, placing them 1 1/2 inches apart from each other on a greased baking sheet.Cover withplastic wrap and then work the remaining dough into 8 equal pieces and place them in mounds on abaking sheet, again cover with plastic wrap.Let sit 30-40 min (second rise): Let the dough mounds sit at room temperature (or warm place) to riseagain, until the mounds have doubled in volume, about 30-40 minutes.Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush with egg wash: Prepare egg wash by whisking together one egg and a tablespoon of milk.If youwant, you can score the top of the buns with a knife in a cross pattern. You will want to make fairly deepcuts, for the pattern to be noticeable after they're done.Using a pasty brush, brush on the egg wash overthe dough mounds. The egg wash will give them a shiny appearance when cooked.. Bake and cool: Place in the middle rack of the 400°F oven and cook for 10-12 minutes, until thebuns are lightly browned.Remove from oven and let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer thebuns to a wire rack to cool. Make and pipe frosting in cross pattern on buns: To paint a cross on the top of the buns, wait until thebuns have cooled (or the frosting will run). Whisk together the milk and the powdered sugar. Keepadding powdered sugar until you get a thick consistency.Place in a plastic sandwich bag. Snip off a smallpiece from the corner of the bag and use the bag to pipe two lines of frosting across each bun to make across.

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EUCHARISTIC BREAD FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY4 c flour (half white flour, half whole wheat)1/8 tsp salt1/3 c honey1/3 c extra light olive oil1 egg yolk, beaten1 c warm milk1/4 tsp yeast Warm mixing bowl with hot water and dump out. Add yeast to a little warm water in bowl and let sit. Combine milk, honey, oil, egg yolk, and salt. Add to yeast. Stir in flour 1 c. at a time. When dry enough,turn out onto floured board and knead in remaining flour (as much as will go in). Dough should not besticky. Let rest, covered with plastic, for 15 minutes. Roll out to 1/2 inch (or thinner) and cut in 4-inchcircles. Mark with cross (score with knife; equidistant, to break bread into 4 equal pieces). Bake on ungreased sheets at 350 degrees, 11 minutes on one side, then flip and bake 6 more minutes onthe other side. Breads can be frozen wrapped in paper towel inside ziploc bags.

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