HAMBURG LENT AND EASTER CALENDAR 2015
Easter Oratorio
There will be two Lexington performances of the Thy Will Be Done Easter Oratorio, produced by Dr. Everett McCorvey and starring Metropolitan Opera tenor Greg Turay as Jesus. One performance is at Tates Creek Presbyterian (on Rapid Run Drive) on March 25 at 4 pm. Another is at Cathedral of Christ The King (on Colony) on March 29 at 7:30 pm.
The Thy Will Be Done Easter Oratorio was composed by Lexington’s Angela Rice. The work received national attention when it was selected to be part of the Music Reading Session at the 2013 Montreat Presbyterian Music Conference.
Since the debut during the 2012 season, Rice has expanded the work from a cantata of 16 musical numbers to an oratorio of 30 pieces about Jesus’ life, ministry, crucifixion, resurrection and impact.
“I’ve tried to use the music to depict the emotions of the characters in the specific biblical contexts,” said Rice. “I hope that as you listen you can hear the love, surrender, obedience, despair, humility and awe – emotions that the characters experienced.”
Passion Play
The Lexington Passion Play is at Gardenside Baptist Church from March 20 – 22 and March 27 – 29. The play is a refreshed production of the passion of Jesus featuring a new script and updated music.
Easter Egg Hunts
March 28: Egg Hunt at Buffalo Trace: Search for thousands of treat-filled eggs while drinking refreshments and snapping pictures with the Easter Bunny. Begins at 1 pm.
April 4: Hippity Hop Hunt at Kentucky Horse Park includes an egg hunt, crafts, and the Easter Bunny. The event starts at 11 am, but is open to campers only. Contact KHP Campground at 800.370.6416 for reservations.
April 5: Easter Egg Hunt at Christ Church Cathedral at 10 am.
April 12: Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt at The Willows off 2531 Old Rosebud Road. 11 am – 3 pm. The egg hunt is 1 – 2 pm. There will also be a silent auction, craft vendors, and the Easter Bunny. Refreshments will be provided.
Lenten Fish Fry
Every Friday during Lent at Cathedral of Christ The King at 299 Colony Boulevard from 5 – 7 pm
Every Friday until Good Friday at Pax Christi Catholic Church at 4001 Victoria Way from 5:30 – 7 pm .
Every Friday during Lent at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 601 Hill N Dale Drive from 5 – 7 pm .
Every Friday during Lent from Feb 20 through Mar 27 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 1730 Summerhill Drive at 6 pm.
Masses and Church Services
MARCH 18
Pennant Service, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, 7 pm
MARCH 19
Lenten Reconciliation Service, Cathedral of Christ The King
MARCH 20
Lenten Mass, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, 2:30 pm
MARCH 23
Lenten Quiet Day, Christ Church Cathedral, 10 am
MARCH 27
Lenten Mass, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, 2:30 pm
MARCH 29
Faure Requiem (Choir of Men and Boys), Christ Church Cathedral, 4 pm
APRIL 2 – Maundy Thursday
Holy Thursday Mass, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 7-10 pm
Maundy Thursday Eucharist (Choir of Men and Boys) / Washing of the Feet, Christ Church Cathedral, 7 pm
APRIL 3 – Good Friday
Lenten Mass, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, 2:30 pm
Good Friday Choral Liturgy (Choir of Men and Girls), Christ Church Cathedral, noon
Good Friday: Passion Reading, Veneration and Communion, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 3 pm
Good Friday Contemplative Candlelighting (Choir of Men and Girls), Christ Church Cathedral, 7 pm
Mass, Southland Christian Church on Richmond Road, 7 pm
APRIL 4
Easter Vigil Baptism / Eucharist The Cathedral sings, Christ Church Cathedral, 8 pm
Easter Vigil, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 9 pm
APRIL 5 – Easter
Easter Service, Northeast Christian Church, 9 am, 10:45 am
Easter Service, Immanuel Baptist Church, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Easter Service, Southland Christian Church on Richmond Road, 9:30 am and 11:15 am
Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist (Cathedral Choir & Brass), Christ Church Cathedral, 8:30 am
Easter Mass, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 7 am, 9 am, 11:15 am
Easter Mass, Quest Community Church, 9 am & 11 am
CCC Special Easter Breakfast, Christ Church Cathedral, 9:30 am:
Easter Sunday Holy Eucharist Bishop’s visitation (Cathedral Choir & Brass), Christ Church Cathedral, 11 am
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This article also appears on page 9 of the March print edition of the Hamburg Journal.
