5 special Easter services in Huntsville this year

279507622 1254667368396419 4998268756725009176 n — There are several special Easter services in Huntsville this year! (St. Mary’s of the Visitation via Facebook)

Holy Week is upon us, which of course means that Easter is this Sunday. This is a special time of year for those who celebrate Easter and in Huntsville there are several special Easter services to attend throughout the area this week.

Here are some Easter services in the Huntsville area you may find interesting and fun for you and your family:

339680451 1274258586497389 2999587910669676747 n — St. Mary’s of the Visitation Catholic Church will hold Tenebrae services Monday through Wednesday. (St. Mary’s of the Visitiation via Facebook)

One of the special Easter services you can attend is the Tenebrae, a historical Catholic liturgy of Holy Week with readings, prayers and chants or hymns. Tenebrae traditionally uses a display of fifteen candles that are gradually extinguished as the service progresses. At the end of the service, the last candle is put out and the Church or Chapel is left in darkness – symbolizing the death of Christ.

What: Tenebrae services
Where: St. Mary’s of the Visitation Catholic Church (222 Jefferson St. North)
When: April 3-5, 7:30PM
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The Great Vigil of Easter at Church of the Nativity

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The Great Vigil of Easter is one of the oldest liturgies of the church, and is intended to be the first and primary service of the Easter Celebration. Join Church of the Nativity Saturday night in this special tradition.

What: Great Vigil of Easter
Where: Episcopal Church of the Nativity (208 Eustis Ave SE)
When: Saturday, April 8, 7PM
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Sunrise Service at Monte Sano State Park

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Are you looking for truly special Easter services? What better way to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ than to attend a beautiful sunrise service on Easter Sunday atop Monte Sano Mountain? Monte Sano United Methodist Church has carried on this tradition for years.

What: Sunrise Service
Where: Monte Sano Park Amphitheater (5105 Nolan Ave)
When: 6:30AM
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Easter Sunrise Service at Southwood Presbyterian Church

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Here’s another sunrise service for Easter Sunday. This one is at the beautiful Southwood Presbyterian Church in Huntsville. There is certainly something special about celebrating Easter at sunrise.

What: Sunrise service
Where: Southwood Presbyterian Church (1000 Carl T. Jones Dr.)
When: Sunday, April 9, 6:30AM
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Mass at Monte Sano

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Even earlier than the services hosted by Monte Sano UMC will the the Easter morning Sunrise Mass hosted by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, also at Monte Sano State Park. The Mass will be at the park’s overlook, which is near the small pavilion. It is open to all who would like to attend.

What: Easter morning Sunrise Mass
Where: Monte Sano Park (5105 Nolan Ave)
When: Sunday, April 9, 6AM
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Hopefully you can attend one of these special Easter services here in the Huntsville area. Let us know if we left anything out!

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