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Holy Week & Easter

Join us this Holy Week and Easter at St John’s, Upper Norwood, for moments of reflection, hope-filled worship, and joyful celebration. From the solemn journey of Holy Week to the triumph of Easter Day, all are welcome to join us on this journey—discover what’s happening below.

Palm Sunday Procession with Real Donkey

Sunday 29th March | 10:30 AM

Join us in the Meadow with our real donkey, Aubrey, at 10:30 AM for our Palm Sunday Procession. The Procession is followed by High Mass, during which there will be an opportunity for children to take part in activities with the donkey.
Monday in Holy Week

Monday 30 March

10 AM: Low Mass
7:30 PM: Healing mass with Sermon
Tuesday in Holy Week

Tuesday 31 March

10 AM: Low Mass
7:30 PM: Penitential Mass with Sermon
Wednesday in Holy Week

Wednesday 1 April

10 AM: Low Mass
7:30 PM: Mass
8:30 PM: Tenebrae
Maundy Thursday

Thursday 2 April | 7:30 PM

Join us for High Mass, with foot-washing. Followed by a Vigil until midnight.
Good Friday

Friday 3 April | Noon

The Solemn Liturgy of the Cross begins in silence at noon. All are welcome.
Easter Vigil

Saturday 4 April | 8 PM

Join us for the Easter Vigil which marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday and leads into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. There are bells to ring! Everyone is welcome.
Easter Day

Sunday 5 April | 10:30 AM

Our Sung High Mass on Easter Day will being at 10:30 AM, with First Communions, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for children in the Meadow.

This glorious day will finish with Choral Evensong and Benediction at 6 PM.
Messy Easter!

Monday 6 April | 2-4 PM

Join us on Easter Monday as we celebrate the gift of Easter with a BBQ, petting zoo, and plenty of Eater-themed activities, storytelling and singing! All ages are welcome. Tickets must be booked in advance.

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