Sunday, April 1, 2018 - RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD/EASTER DAY


Sunday, April 1, 2018 - RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD/EASTER DAY
Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen,  indeed! Alleluia!
Worship: 8 & 10:45 am
Carry-in Brunch between liturgies

Rejoice, heavenly choirs! Sing, choirs of angels!
Rejoice, all creation around God's throne!
Jesus Christ our Light is risen!
Sound the trumpet of salvation!

(Exsultet)

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