Tenebrae on April 4 was the opening of the Holy Week services. Preceding that was the Village Dinner for about 30 people consisting of pork marsela, buttered noodles, peas and coconut pie.
We had 15 at Tenebrae which was a good turnout. This was an unusual service with its own Liturgy. "The readings range from Lamentations in the Old Testament to commentary from St Augustine, and at last a reading from Hebrews, in which the theology of God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ our great high priest is presented for our consideration." 14 candles are lit and extinguished gradually throughout the service until one is left. "This service makes use of the power of light and sound to emphasize the darkness of death. The service ends on a note of hope. One candle remains, a solitary light in the darkness into which we depart." The bulletin for the service is here.
Here is a photogallery of the day
