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April 14 – Maundy Thursday
1 pm Service for Healing & Holy Eucharist
During the administration of Holy Communion, the laying on of hands and prayers for healing are offered in St. Luke's Chapel. All are welcome. 
7 pm Maundy Thursday Service
Join us for a celebration of Holy Communion, as we commemorate the institution of the Last Supper and the tradition of the Mandatum novum (the New Commandment to love one another just as Jesus has loved us), as the clergy and people ceremonially wash the feet of each other. The service concludes with the stripping of the altar as we begin the Paschal Triduum. 
 Livestream Link​

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April 15 – Good Friday
Noon Worship Service
Join us for this service as Scripture, music, ancient prayer, and Communion from the Reserved Sacrament all provide the powerful setting for the drama of the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. The Rite of Reconciliation (confession) is offered following this service. 
Service Bulletin
Livestream Link for noon service
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7 pm Stations of the Cross
This service recreates the drama of Jesus's excruciating walk to the cross. This service will be in the courtyard.​ This service will not be televised.

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Holy Saturday in the Labyrinth
Holy Saturday is an in-between day, a day of waiting that resists certainty. It's also a perfect day to walk the labyrinth behind the parish hall to consider what you've experienced during Holy Week and what is to come on Easter morning. Prayers for Holy Saturday are at the Inspire Labyrinth and Garden sign.

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April 17 – Easter Morning
7 am – in the Courtyard
9 am – Holy Eucharist inside the Church
Join us for this most glorious celebration! Scripture, prayers, musical offerings, and the celebration of Holy Communion, all combine to boldly proclaim the raising of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter Sunday services will include a 7 am outdoor service in our courtyard, and a 9 am service in the church. Light refreshments will be served after both services.

7 am service will not be televised.
​The link for livestreaming of the 9 am service is here. 


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Children's Ministry Information
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On Easter morning the children will join their families in worship. Special Easter bags will be handed out.

The Comfort Room is available as an option for families with children under the age of 4. This room is equipped with activities, books and toys and is just off the lobby as you enter the church. The sound is piped in, and the worship can be seen through large windows. There is easy access between the Comfort Room and the pews so the room may be used as needed. Open from 8:30-10:30 am.


Parking
There is parking immediately as you enter our campus off of 130th Street. Overflow parking is available along both sides of 130th St. adjacent to the church.

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Saint Anthony on the Desert ~ 12990 E. Shea Boulevard ~ Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480.451.0860 ~ email: communications@st-anthony.net