Palm Sunday 2022
The Passion According to St. Luke
On Palm Sunday St. Mark's will be offering a dramatic proclamation of the Passion Gospel according to St. Luke.
Thanks to everyone who is contributing to this special Gospel Proclamation. Please use this page to help you prayerfully remember and reflect on your parts in preparation for Palm Sunday!
We will gather for a final dress rehearsal/run through on Palm Sunday at 8AM. Actors, please wear all black.
Thanks to everyone who is contributing to this special Gospel Proclamation. Please use this page to help you prayerfully remember and reflect on your parts in preparation for Palm Sunday!
We will gather for a final dress rehearsal/run through on Palm Sunday at 8AM. Actors, please wear all black.
Between each scene the Congregation sings the Taize refrain "Stay with Me":
Stay with me, Remain here with me. Watch and Pray. Watch and Pray.
During this refrain, actors slowly, reverently move into their next position.
Stay with me, Remain here with me. Watch and Pray. Watch and Pray.
During this refrain, actors slowly, reverently move into their next position.
Entrance
"Passion Players" lead the procession with Palms from the Fish Garden into the Nave and into the Chancel.
During the sequence hymn "Ride on Ride on in Majesty", children come to sit in on floor in front of the first pew.
All move slowly and reverently to places for Scene 1 (stand with back to congregation.)
"Passion Players" lead the procession with Palms from the Fish Garden into the Nave and into the Chancel.
During the sequence hymn "Ride on Ride on in Majesty", children come to sit in on floor in front of the first pew.
All move slowly and reverently to places for Scene 1 (stand with back to congregation.)
Scene 1: The Last Supper
3 Bells (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
3 Bells (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 2: Jesus Teaching
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 3: Gethsemane-Prayer/Angels/Sleeping
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 4: Gethsemane-Arrest
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 5: Fire & Denial
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 6: Trial 1 (Before Jewish Authorities)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 7: Trial 2 (Before Pilate)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 8: Crowd Condemns Jesus
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 9: Simon helps Jesus carry the Cross
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene)
Scene 10: Crucifixion
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (Actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene. Readers move slowly and reverently back to their seats.)
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-1 Bell
Sung Refrain (Actors move slowly and reverently to places for next scene. Readers move slowly and reverently back to their seats.)
Scene 11: Burial
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-3 Bells
Silence
1 Bell (Actors take shape and freeze)-Readers proclaim Scene-3 Bells
Silence
Exit
After Scene 11, the bell will sound 3 times, followed by silence. Actors remain frozen. After 10-20 seconds, Marissa will cue actors to stand. Face cross and bow. Slowly, reverently, and silently return to seats.
After Scene 11, the bell will sound 3 times, followed by silence. Actors remain frozen. After 10-20 seconds, Marissa will cue actors to stand. Face cross and bow. Slowly, reverently, and silently return to seats.