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Thursday 9 April MAUNDY THURSDAY
Cathedral closed for sightseeing until 1230
103 Chrism Mass
1700 The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday with Sung Eucharist, the Washing of Feet and the Watch of the Passion. With foot washing followed by vigil until midnight recalling the Last Supper and the events leading up to the betrayal and arrest of Jesus.
Friday 10 April GOOD FRIDAY DAY OF PRAYER
The Cathedral is open for worship and prayer only.
0830 Cathedral opens for worshippers
1000 Mattins and Litany in Procession
1200 The Three Hour Devotion. Readings, silence and prayers led by the Right Revd Gordon Mursell, the Bishop of Stafford (there are various point throughout the three hours when the congregation may arrive and leave)
1700 The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday with the Veneration of the Cross
Saturday 11 April HOLY SATURDAY
0800 Mattins said
1230 Holy Communion cancelled
1645 Moot and the Rhthm of Life Commitment Service in the OBE Chapel - entry by ticket only
1900 The Easter Liturgy with Baptism and Confirmation and the renewal of baptism vows.
Sunday 12 April EASTER DAY
0545 Dawn Eucharist
0800 Holy Communion
1015 Choral Mattins
1130 Sung Eucharist
1515 Festal Evensong
1800 The Eucharist with Hymns
FAMILY FUN AT ST PAUL'S THIS EASTER! 11, 13 - 18th April
Storytelling Sessions take place every day at 1030, 1130, 1430 and 1530. Hear stories from characters throughout the Cathedral's history, including Sir Christopher Wren, Admiral Lord Nelson and Florence Nightingale. Storytelling sessions last 15 minutes.
Make Your Own Mosaics at 1330! Learn all about the artists who created the dazzling interior of St Paul's Cathedral. Then make your own mosaic in the crypt, inspired by the shapes, patterns and colours you've seen on your visit. Places on the mosaic workshop are limited so book today by calling 0207 246 8353 or emailing educationuk@stpaulscathedral.org.uk
Easter trail. Explore the Cathedral with our free Easter trail. All children who successfully complete the trail receive an Easter prize.
All activities are free. Normal Cathedral admission charges apply.
Sunday 19 April
1800 Eucharist in place of evening service
Sunday 26 April
1800 Eucharist in place of evening service
May 2009
Saturday 9 May
1500 Last entry to the Cathedral for sightseeing
1515 Last admission to the galleries
1700 The Royal School of Church Music London Areas Choirs Festival
Tuesday 12 May
1200 Last entry to the Cathedral for sightseeing
1230 Holy Communion
1730 355th Annual Festival of the Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy. Visit the Sons of the Clergy website for further information.
Organ Recitals 2009
Thursday 21 May - Film Night
1900 David Briggs improvises a sound track to Cecil B. DeMille's silent movie King of Kings
Thursday 11 June
1900 David Higgs (USA)
Thursday 16 July
1900Tim Wakerell (St Paul's Cathedral)
Thursday 6 August 6th
1900 Simon Johnson (St Paul's Cathedral)
Thursday 3 September
James O'Donnell (Westminster Abbey)
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