The Church of St. Andrew & Holy Communion in South Orange is commemorating Holy Week with a seven-part series of drama and worship events. Scene One took place on Sunday with a re-enactment of Jesus, played by Matthew Girardi of South Orange, entering the holy city of Jerusalem. More than 200 people joined in a processional along South Orange Avenue as part of the dramatization. Similar vignettes will be performed throughout Holy Week, including a chanted service and handing washing. The week culminates with an Easter Mass including music and sacred dancers.

The schedule:
Scene III - Holy Wednesday, March 31: 7:30 p.m.
Tenebrae (A service of Light and Darkness)
Scene IV - Holy (Maundy) Thursday, April 1: 7:30 p.m.
Last Supper, Holy Communion & Foot Washing
Scene V - Good Friday, April 2: 12:00 & 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross
2:15 p.m. Children's Stations of the Cross
Scene VI - Easter Eve, April 3: 7:30 p.m.
The Great Vigil & Candlelight Baptism
Scene VII - Piece de Resistance - The Resurrection! Easter Day
8:00 a.m. Festal Mass with Brass and Timpani
9:15 a.m. Small Fry Children's Mass
10:30 a.m. Festal Mass with Brass, Wind, String, and Timpani