Places to Observe Easter in Lindenhurst

With Good Friday and Easter this weekend, Lindenhurst Patch has compiled a list of religious institutions in the community where residents could worship, for those who observe.

For starters at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) the morning prayer on Good Friday is at 9 a.m. Stations of the Cross is at 12 p.m. The Celebration of the Lord's passion will be at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. And Penance is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The morning prayer on Holy Saturday is at 9 a.m. Penance is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. And the Easter Vigil is at 8 p.m.

On Easter Sunday Mass times are 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Theres no 5 p.m. Mass.

View the full holiday schedule on the OLPH website. Learn more about the holiday and its meaning here.

The Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church's special holiday schedule starts on Good Friday with the Royal Hour - the First at 9 a.m. The Great Vespers with Procession with the Plashchenitsa (shroud) is at 4 p.m. The Jerusalem Matin - Ukrainian is at 7 p.m.

The Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great - the Proclamation of the Resurrection is at 9 a.m. on Holy Saturday. The Blessing of Easter Food is at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. while confession is from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

On Easter Sunday the Service at the Tomb starts at 7:30 a.m.; the Paschal Procession and Matins begins at 7:45 a.m.; and the Easter Divine Liturgy (English/ Ukrainian) commences at 9 a.m.

Following the Liturgy the Myrovania takes place. There’s also a Divine Liturgy in Ukrainian at 10:30 a.m. View the full schedule on the church's website.

Grace United Methodist Church’s schedule includes a Lenten Concert of Sacred Music. It's on Saturday at 6 p.m.

In addition, the Evangel Church of God's Good Friday service starts at 7 p.m. and its Easter Celebration takes place on Sunday at 10 a.m. View the full schedule on the church’s website.

The Living Truth Family Church, located in the former Bower school, is holding service on this Resurrection Sunday at 10:15 a.m., according to information posted to Lindenhurst Patch's Facebook page here.

These represent only a handful of what’s in Lindenhurst. There are several other places of worship in the community.

Here’s a list of religious institutions in Lindenhurst, with links and addresses:

• Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) at 210 South Wellwood Avenue.
• Saint Boniface's Episcopal Church at 100 46th Street.
• Saint John's Lutheran Church at 36 East John Street.
• Grace United Methodist Church at 515 South Wellwood Avenue.
• First Baptist Church at 39 East John Street.
• New Light Baptist Church at 135 Robbins Street.
• Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church at 225 North 4th Street.
• Evangel Church of God at 12 West John Street.
• Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 450 East John Street.
• Judah Apostolic Church at 724 North Wellwood Avenue.
• The Bridge Long Island at 301 West Hoffman Avenue.
• Iglesia de Dios Puerta del Cielo at 1170 Route 109.
• Living Truth Family Church at 315 W Montauk Highway (Former Bower Auditorium).

If you know of other places of worship or services, then let Lindenhurst Patch know.

Please add them in the comments section, below, or the calendar here.

And, however you celebrate, observe or don’t, enjoy the weekend.

Related Coverage:

• History & Traditions of Easter
• Fun Facts about Easter Candy
• Resurrection Sunday at the Living Truth Family Church
• Lenten Concert at Grace United Methodist Church on Sat.
• Craft Corner: Easter Crafts to Keep the Kids Busy
• Places to Observe Easter in Lindenhurst
• History & Traditions of Passover
• A Look at Palm Sunday
• How to Make Crosses from Palm Sunday Reeds
• Celebrating Easter in Lindenhurst
• When is Easter 2013? And Why?
• OLPH Pastor: Pope Francis Will 'Nourish Our Faith'
• OLPH Pastor: Pope's Resignation Comes Out of 'Great Care' for Church

Connect: Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters | Blogging | Posting Photos | Announcements | Events