Holy Week Schedule

Palm/Passion Sunday - March 24 - 9am & 11am

Maundy Thursday - March 28 - 7pm

Good Friday - March 29 - 12 & 7pm

Easter Day - March 31 - 9am & 11am

Maundy Thursday

We gather at 7PM in the fellowship hall for a meal as Jesus did with his disciples for Passover. As Jesus began the evening by washing his disciples’ feet, we will wash each others' hands as a reminder of service to each other. During the meal we will share the bread and wine of communion as Jesus did with his companions. After completing our meal, we will move to the sanctuary for a time of reflection, confession, prayer, and stripping of the altar.

Good Friday

Join us at 12PM on Good Friday for a service of word and prayer with procession of the cross. At the 7PM Good Friday Tenebrae Service we will reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus through scripture, written word, and music as candles are extinguished to remind us of the darkness of Good Friday as Jesus died on the cross.

Easter Sunday

We proclaim the Resurrection of our Lord with joyful celebrations at the 9AM Family Service with band and contemporary music and at the 11AM traditional service with organ and choir. After each service, join us for Easter festivities on the Mall. Children’s activities will include sharing of the Easter Story, egg hunt and other fun activities

beginning at 9:45 (after the 9AM service).

Help Beautify the

Altar at Easter

Easter Lilies, symbols of purity and renewal, are now on sale in the lobby. This Sunday is the last day to order your Easter Lily.

Suggested donation is $15.

Stephen Ministry Continuing Education Program

Navigating Blended Families

On Tuesday, March 26, Rebecca Oates, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, will present a program on Navigating Blended Families and the intricacies involved with changing dynamics. While blending families can be challenging, with guidance and support the potential for a blended family can be beautiful. You are invited to join your Stephen Ministers for this informative program. 7:00pm in the Parlor.

Save the Date!

April 7        Plan ahead for Cap10K traffic and detours!

April 14      ACL Summit Meeting at St. Martin’s

April 20      Earth Day Service Event and Picnic

April 21      10:00am Earth Day Worship (Youth Led)

Middle & High School Youth News

Contact Austin Shortes (ashortes@saintmartins.org) for more information

4-6pm every Thursday in April - during this stressful time of exams, projects, and lots of school

activity, come do homework or just hang out. Free Snacks! Invite your friends!

More April events coming!

Saint Martin’s March Benevolence

The Bread For All Food Pantry (BFA), operated by Austin City Lutherans out of Faith Presbyterian Church (1314 E Oltorff) every Monday, distributed food to over 5200 households in 2023. Your continued support goes directly to those struggling with the high cost of living in Austin. Ways to participate:

Donate funds towards the cost of food and supplies.

Provide the most needed items: canned beans, oatmeal, and diapers (sizes 4, 5, & 6). 

Volunteer your time at the BFA location by helping to pack groceries from 11am-2pm or help distribute to families from

4:45pm-6:30pm each Monday.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please contact Stephanie Schweinfurth

serves@saintmartins.org

God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does. Martin Luther

Lunch Bag Ministry Needs Volunteers

There is an urgent need for lunch bag volunteers. Prayerfully consider giving of your time for this impactful ministry. Substitutes are also needed.

If you can give 2 hours-9:00-11:00 AM ,Monday ,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of each week, please consider volunteering to hand out lunches to our homeless neighbors. Contact Fay Jones, fjones@saintmartins.org to volunteer.

Remember in prayer

Family and friends of Mark Tschurr; family and friends of Bill Pitcher; Vicki Baldwin;

family and friends of Frances McGilvray; Milton Felger; Tom Hoelzel

Continued Prayers For

Diane Bergstrom; John Sommer; Kent Mickelson; Tom Hoelzel; DebJohnson; Bill Martin; Anita Tiller; Sam Gourley; Dean Haynie; Ronnie Johnson; Peter Jordahl; Walt Knauff; Arvid Larson; Pat Larson; Doris McGaughy

Our St. Martin's Values:

We Worship God and deepen relationships with one another through Lutheran faith traditions, including engaging liturgy, inspiring music, and lifelong faith formation.

We Extend God’s inclusive gift of welcome to all people, especially those historically excluded from traditional church communities. 

We Advocate for justice, righteousness, and mercy with our time, property, and power. 

We Rally everyone to use our God-given gifts and talents to love, share, and serve all of God’s creation boldly. 

WEAR reminds us to wear the full armor of God.