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  • Home
    • Worship >
      • Online
    • News & Events
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • What's an Episcopalian?
    • Parish Leadership
    • Parish Life
    • Our History
    • Gallery
  • Ministries
    • Ministries
    • Pastoral Care
    • Children's Programs
    • Youth
    • Music
    • Adult Spiritual Formation >
      • Young Adult Ministries
    • Family Programs
    • Community Outreach
    • Labyrinth
  • Giving
    • Donate
    • Pledge >
      • Pledging FAQ
  • Music Events & Concerts
    • Music Events
  • Calendars
  • The Rev. Maly Hughes bio

Easter - April 12, 2020

Sunday or third day following his crucifixion is at the heart of Christian belief. Easter sets the experience of springtime next to the ancient stories of deliverance and the proclamation of the risen Christ. Following Jewish custom, the feast begins at sunset on Easter Eve with the Great Vigil of Easter.  From early times Christians have observed the week before Easter as a time of special devotion. From this beginning evolved the rites we observe today on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. These services provide a liturgical experience of the last days of Jesus' earthly life, as well as the time and events leading up to his resurrection. Holy Week ends at sundown on the Saturday with the celebration of the Easter Vigil a a unique and ancient service that opens with the lighting of the Easter fire.
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​We invite you to join us for Easter Sunday :
 Diocesan-Wide Virtual Service 

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE EASTER SERVICE BULLETIN


Christ is Risen! Celebrate with music & prayer where all ages and all walks of life are welcome. 

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Join us for all of Holy Week

download the Maundy Thursday bulletin
download the Good Friday bulletin
St. Francis Episcopal Church
1205 Pine Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
408-292-7090
Sunday Service Times
The Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. in-person and 10:15 a.m. livestream
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