Walking the Way of the Cross

The annual Good Friday ecumenical service of the stations of the cross will be held at 12 noon on the grounds of Atria at Manresa, an assisted living home on the banks of the Severn River in Annapolis. For over 10 years, 13 local churches and the Kiwanis Club have participated in a common challenge to restore the 14 stone Stations of the Cross to their original beauty. St. James' is the caretaker of Station V (Simon helps Jesus carry his cross), and about 30 parishioners of all ages, as well as our clergy have participated in the initial vegetation removal, the follow-up planting and gardening, and the planning and conducting of the Good Friday service in the past. We still need volunteers to plant some colorful flowers, read the short liturgy and carry the cross from Station IV to Station V for this year's service. Any age is welcome to help and many children and teens attend the service. If you would like to help or need directions to get to the Manresa, please contact Marjie Mack at mmack3108@comcast.net.