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| Maundy Thursday |
Madonna Church: Traditionally, the church by the cemetery has always been referred to as “The Church,” and the church attached to the school as “The Chapel.” But over the years, the old church has transitioned to “The Church on the Hill,” and the Chapel is now referred to as “The Church.” Madonna is the oldest catholic parish in Bergen County. It was organized in 1829 and the church—built of stone quarried at the Palisades—was erected in 1854. It's on the National Register.
Holy Thursday:
7 p.m. - Celebrate mass and holy orders at the Church.
Good Friday:
3 p.m. - Celebrate the Passion and death of Jesus at the Church.
Holy Saturday:
8:30 p.m. - Easter Vigil and Mass at the Church.
Easter Sunday:
Masses at the Church: 7:30 a.m.; 9 a.m. Family Mass at10:30 a.m.; 12 p.m.; Korean Masses at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Church on the Hill
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday following the 9 a.m. Family mass at the church.
Madonna Church is located at 359 Whiteman Street; 201-944-2727.
Madonna Church on the Hill is located at 2070 Hoefley’s Lane.
Pastor: Father Stephen Carey
Holy Trinity: Located in the Coytesville section of Fort Lee, Holy Trinity has been serving parishioners from north Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs since the turn of the 20th century.
Holy Thursday:
8 a.m. - Morning Prayers (No Mass)
7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. - Adoration at the Altar of Reposition.
Good Friday:
8 a.m. - Morning Prayers (No Mass)
12 p.m. - Stations of the Cross
3 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday:
9 a.m. - Morning Prayers (No Mass) Blessing of Food
8 p.m. - Easter Vigil and Mass
Easter Sunday: Masses at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Holy Trinity is located at 2367 Lemoine Avenue; 201-947-1216.
Pastor: Father Richard Cabezas
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd: This is the little church that sits on the cliffs of the Palisades adjacent to Monument Park and the Fort Lee Museum.
Holy Thursday:
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Foot washing and Last Supper Children's Session. 2-hour Children’s session: a hands-on exploration of discipleship, foot washing and the Last Supper—adults are welcome, but plan to get messy!
Good Friday:
12 p.m.-1 p.m. - Stations of the Earth, Stations of the Cross: Good Friday is also Earth Day this year. The Church of the Good Shepherd will honor both events with a procession leaving the church at noon, walking up Palisade Ave. to Bridge Plaza South, west to Lemoine, South to Main St., and back to the church, stopping at 12 places along the way to pray for the environment, and picking up litter as we walk. Please invite any one you know who has a passion for environmental sustainability—especially school children who are on vacation that day.
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.- Liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer.
Holy Saturday:
Easter Vigil "Field Trip" to St. Thomas Episcopal Church in NYC 4 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Easter Vigil “Field Trip” to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1 West 53rd Street, NYC Everyone must be seated by 5:15, meet at Good Shepherd at 3:45 and leave at 4:00 to arrive, park, and explore the sanctuary. Parking is difficult, so the fewer cars the better; please sign up in the back of the church if you plan to come. More information about the vigil at St. Thomas can be found here.
Easter Sunday:
8 a.m.- 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.-11 a.m. - Easter Day Eucharist.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 1576 Palisade Avenue; 201-461-7260.
Pastor: Reverend Allison Moore
The First Reformed Church of the Palisades: Coytesville’s little white church that reflects the once rural character of this section of town when the church was erected.
Holy Thursday:
7 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Seder. Taste and celebrate the Seder meal of Jesus’ last supper.
Good Friday:
7 p.m. - Remembering the suffering and death of Jesus.
Holy Saturday:
No services.
Easter Sunday:
10:30 a.m. - Easter Day Eucharist
The First Reformed Church of the Palisades is located at 2420 Lemoine Avenue; 201-947-7240.
