Holy Week for the Whole Family

Posted March 29, 2022
We are 24 days into the 40-day Lenten journey. In this second half of Lent, our focus begins to shift towards the solemnity of Christ's Passion.
To guide our families through the stories and questions of Holy Week, we have a Holy Week devotional for families and members of St. Martin's: Holy Week for the Whole Family! This guide is free and available to ALL families of the parish, regardless of the age of children in the family.
You can view the guide below as a PDF, as well as the "Road Map to Easter" insert. If you'd like to receive a hard copy, please complete this brief form to indicate how you would like to receive your guide. Requests for guides to be mailed must be completed by 11:59pm on Apr. 6, 2022.
Holy Week for the Whole Family PDF
Anne Alexis Harra
Minister for Children, Youth, & Families
215 247 8716
Anne Alexis Harra (she/her) was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. She and her beloved partner, Cole (he/him) currently live in Manayunk. Anne Alexis graduated from Washington College in May 2019 with a B.A. in English and a minor in Philosophy.
Anne Alexis has served on the Diocesan Council in the Episcopal Church in Delaware, as well as the Racial Justice & Reconciliation Commission, and the Diocesan Assessment Committee. Since moving to Philadelphia in January 2021, she has served on the DioPA Youth Leaders Team and the DioPA Dismantling Racism for Youth Leaders Team. She is passionate about children's spirituality and using education as a force for good in their spiritual lives.
Beginning with the waters of baptism, Anne Alexis has devoted her life to serving God in the Episcopal Church. Raised on Godly Play in Sunday school and moving into a tight-knit youth group, she is aware of the positive impact that the Church’s presence can have in the life of a young person. She is passionate about encouraging children and youth to explore their faith on a personal level while also committing to a community-centered effort to enact change for the greater good.
Anne Alexis is passionate about racial justice and healing, as well as advocating for the rights of children in the context of the Christian faith. She hopes for a church where all of God's beloved are welcomed, heard, and included. She seeks and envisions a church where every member feels the true love of God in Christ. Anne Alexis is deeply aware of the profound impact of Jesus' unyielding love for all, including the most tender and vulnerable in our society: children. Hopeful for a day when all marginalized peoples are treated with equity, she continues "to seek and serve Christ in all persons." The Baptismal Covenant and Sacrament of Eucharist guide her ministry.
Anne Alexis’ father owns and is president of a local funeral home in Wilmington. Some of her earliest childhood memories include observing him engage with bereaved families in a way that can only be described as ministerial. Her mother is a hospice nurse who guides her patients and families through a dignified palliative care stage. Anne Alexis’ parents have left a huge impression on her heart. A ministerial goal she has at St. Martin’s is exploring the often taboo topics of dying and death in the hopeful context of the gospels.
In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, reading, spending time with her family (notably her godson, Will), and watching new shows with her beloved cats by her side. She and Cole enjoy trying eclectic restaurants in their neighborhood -- observing COVID restrictions, of course!
Easter at St. Martin's 2023
New Life, New Beginnings
Join us in joyful celebration of new life in Christ this Easter! Worship schedule:
7:00am Outdoor Morning Prayer
8:00am Spoken Eucharist
9:00am Holy Eucharist with Music
10:15am LIFT Holy Eucharist
11:15am Choral Eucharist
Tags: Children & Families / Youth Ministry / In Difficult Times: Resources, Prayers, and Help For Families