Tenebrae is a Latin word meaning “darkness,” and is the popular name for the special forms of the offices of Mattins and Lauds appointed for the last three days in Holy Week. Again this year, Tenebrae will be in Taizé form.

Perhaps the most striking feature of the service is the gradual extinguishing of the candles until only one is left, which is then concealed for a time until a loud noise is made (signifying the earthquake at the time of the Resurrection), whereupon the hidden candle is restored to its place in anticipation of the Resurrection. The congregation then departs in silence.

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Holy Eucharist with imposition of ashes:
7:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
6 p.m.

Nursery and toddler care will be available for the 6:00 p.m. service

Celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, Shrove Tuesday (also called “Pancake Tuesday” or “Pancake Day”) is the final day before the 40-day period of Lent begins. This year it falls on Feb. 13.

Its name comes from the Germanic-Old English word “shrive,” meaning absolve, and it is the last day of the liturgical season historically known as Shrovetide. Because it comes directly before Lent, a season of fasting and penitence, this was the day that Christians would go to be “shriven” by their confessor.

Shrove Tuesday also became a day for pre-fasting indulgence. In particular, the need to use up rich ingredients such as butter, milk, sugar and eggs before Lent gave rise to the tradition of eating pancakes on this day.

Join the Men’s Prayer Breakfast team and Cathedral Episcopal Youth Community for a night of feasting and fun before the start of our Lenten disciplines on Ash Wednesday!

Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, lots of toppings, and a joyful time of fellowship and intergenerational community!
RSVP HERE