The Triduum – The Three Holy Days
The St. Olaf College community gathers with Christians around the world to celebrate and remember.
On Maundy Thursday, we heed Christ’s commandment to love one another – through the washing of feet and the sharing of Holy Communion. This service does not “end,” but instead resumes on Good Friday when we hear the passion of Christ according to the Gospel of John; the narrative of Jesus as a king crucified and reigning from the cross. We will depart in darkness and silence and will gather again on Saturday for the conclusion of this three-day, three-part worship service. The Easter Vigil on Saturday occurs on the night of the passover of Christ from death to life. This is the high point of the church’s year, the night the church lights the first of the resurrection candles.
Easter
Sometimes called the “first day,” Easter is the first day of our new creation. It is on this day – the day of Christ’s resurrection – that all of creation experiences restoration and renewal. In the resurrected Christ, there is time after the end, life after death, restoration of what is broken, the brightening of what had gone dark.
Worship Services
Worship services are open to all, and begin in Boe Memorial Chapel with the exception of the Great Vigil of Easter. On Saturday evening, we will gather on the plaza outside Boe Chapel. In case of inclement weather, we will begin in the Fireside Lounge of Buntrock Commons. In addition, all are invited to “Breakfast Before Boe” on Easter Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Boe Chapel Undercroft.
You may also join us online via live and archived streaming.
Worship Service Music
Maundy Thursday
St. Olaf Cantorei
Duruflé – Ubi caritas
Fauré – Cantique de Jean Racine
Good Friday
Chamber Choir
Handel – Surely, he hath borne our griefs (from Messiah)
Plainsong – Pange lingua
Ireland – Ex ore innocentium
Schütz – Christ, be thine the glory
The Great Vigil of Easter
Chamber Choir, Brass Quartet
Cary Ratcliff – Come to the water
Bairstow – Sing ye to the Lord
Easter Sunday
Chamber Choir, String Quintet, Trumpet, Timpani, Harpsichord
Handel – Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah)
Handel – The Trumpet Shall Sound (bass aria from Messiah)
English tune, arr. Bobb – Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
Widor – Toccata from Organ Symphony V
Sing For Joy Radio Programs
Listen to special episodes celebrating Holy Week, prepared by St. Olaf College’s nationally distributed radio program Sing For Joy. Hosted by retired College Pastor W. Bruce Benson, this program explores in sacred music the biblical themes of these most holy days of the liturgical year.
April 13, 2014: Sunday of the Passion — Palm Sunday (Year A)
The story of Palm Sunday, the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, is a story full of both sunny happiness and overcast foreboding. On this episode of Sing For Joy you will hear music that takes such a day seriously.
April 18, 2014: Good Friday (Year A)
In spite of Good Friday’s reputation as a day not for singing, some of the most wonderful music of the ages has been written for it. A special Sing For Joy program has been prepared to offer the kind of music that honors the day meaningfully. Make it part of your Holy Week observance.
April 20, 2014: Resurrection of Our Lord — Easter Day (Year A)
Easter doesn’t care about the April weather. Rain or shine, Easter sings. Hear it, share it, join it, on the next Sing For Joy.
Easter Brunch
Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch served by Bon Appétit in the Buntrock Commons Ballroom for $23.95. Call 507-786-3050 for reservations during the 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.m. seatings.
Menu
Oak-Smoked Salmon Caesar
Broccoli and Asparagus Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
Tropical Fruit Salad
Carved Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Saffron-Roasted Cod with Citrus Gremolata
Cider-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Haricot Vert with Smoked Tomato Butter
Local Maple-Glazed Carrots
Pancetta-Braised Mushrooms with Duck and Red Wine
Garden Manicotti with Basil Cream
Grand Dessert Display
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