LAKEPORT, Calif. – St. John’s Episcopal Church is planning Holy Week and Easter services later this month.

The church, located at 1190 N. Forbes St., will celebrate Palm Sunday at 10 a.m. March 24 in Carey Hall.

Church members will gather in Carey Hall for the Blessing of the Palms, and Process into the Church for the Reading of Passion according to Luke and Holy Eucharist accompanied by traditional hymns and organ music for the occasion.

At 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, there will be an evening prayer in the church.

On March 28, Maundy Thursday, Holy Eucharist accompanied by traditional hymns and organ music, followed by the Stripping of the Altar, will take place beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Good Friday will be observed on March 29 with a service beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be the reading of the passion according to John, solemn prayers, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Holy Saturday, March 30, there will be an Easter vigil service beginning with the lighting of the new fire and blessing of the paschal candle, scripture readings from Old and New Testaments, renewal of baptismal vows, Easter proclamation and Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at Little Portion Hermitage, 9233 Diamond Dust Trail, Kelseyville.

On Easter Sunday, March 31, the service will begin at 10 a.m. and feature a festive Holy Eucharist and sermon, with organ music and Easter hymns.

On April 7, the second Sunday of Easter, the 10 a.m. service will include the morning prayer and sermon, with organ music and Easter hymns.

For more information contact parish Priest Fr. Leo M. Joseph, O.S.F., 707-349-6563.

Visit the church’s Web site at www.saintjohnslakeport.org .