Upon completion

of the service, the congregation leaves silently.

The Maundy

Thursday rite at 7:30 p.m. on April 12 includes washing of the feet and

stripping of the altar, as well as the "Altar of Repose," which

will continue through the night until 9 a.m. Friday.

"The altar

is stripped Thursday evening to emphasize the stark solemnity of Good

Friday to come," the spokesperson said. "During this process,

the Blessed Sacrament is removed to a side altar, the 'Altar of Repose.'

Members of the parish will stay at the altar throughout the night in response

to Our Savior's injunction to 'watch and pray so that you will not fall

into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.'"(Mark

14:38)

The week concludes

on Holy Saturday, April 14. The Holy Saturday rite will be offered at

7:30 a.m., with the Easter Vigil beginning at 9 p.m. This includes the

lighting of the Paschal Candle, a Service of Lessons and Psalms, Renewal

of Baptismal Vows, and the First Mass of Easter.

The new week

begins Easter Sunday morning, April 15, with Holy Communion at the regularly

scheduled 7:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. services.

"All members

of the community are invited to join us in celebrating the traditions

of Easter," the spokesperson said.

For more information,

call St. Andrew's at 770-487-8415 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30

p.m. The church is at 316 Peachtree Pkwy. in Peachtree City.

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