RANGELEY – The Church of the Good Shepherd, an Episcopal faith community located at 2614 Main Street in Rangeley, will celebrate Holy Week beginning on Palm Sunday, April 10, and culminating on Easter Day, April 17. In this sacred week, the church especially remembers and reflects on God’s great gifts of forgiveness, grace, and redemption through the passion, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Church of the Good Shepherd welcomes any and all, no matter where you are on your journey of faith, to the following services:

Palm Sunday, April 10, 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM – a service remembering Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem; to include a liturgy of the palms, the reading of St. Luke’s Passion, and Holy Eucharist.

Maundy Thursday, April 14, 6:00 PM – a reflective service commemorating the institution of the Holy Eucharist, and the Mandatum novum (New Commandment) Jesus gave his disciples: “Love one another.” The service will conclude with the stripping of the altar.

Good Friday, April 15, 12:00 Noon – on this most solemn day we reflect on the cross at Golgotha and Jesus’ last words; to include the reading of St. John’s Passion, and chanted ancient prayers unique to the liturgy of the day.

Easter Day, April 17, 8:30 AM – a joyful service celebrating Jesus’ glorious resurrection; to include a Festal Holy Eucharist, with special music as well as familiar hymns and readings.

For more information call the parish office (207-864-3381) or email [email protected].