For Christians around the world, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and of all the events leading up to Easter.
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Crowds cheered and waved palm branches and proclaimed Jesus their savior.
This Sunday, March 29, is Palm Sunday. Residents and visitors are invited to Church of the Ascension to celebrate with palms and prayers. Everyone attending will be given a blessed palm leaf. Those wishing to do so, will process into the Church while praising Jesus the savior. Mass will follow.
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For Christians around the world, Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and of all the events leading up to Easter.
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Crowds cheered and waved palm branches and proclaimed Jesus their savior.
This Sunday, March 29, is Palm Sunday. Residents and visitors are invited to Church of the Ascension to celebrate with palms and prayers. Everyone attending will be given a blessed palm leaf. Those wishing to do so, will process into the Church while praising Jesus the savior. Mass will follow.
The schedule for palms and Mass is Saturday, March 28, at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. and at 5 p.m. A coffee hour follows the 10 a.m. Mass.
The church is located at 12615 Fountain Hills Blvd. Call the Church of the Ascension, 837.1066, for additional information.
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