St. Paul’s, where the procession begins and palms are blessed and sprinkled with Holy Water, is a Trinity chapel several blocks away made famous as the miracle church on 9/11, the church that didn’t fall, the church that was used as a place for rescue workers to sleep, eat and pray.
Offertory Anthem: Hosanna to the Son of David – Thomas Weelkes
Communion Anthem: Tristis est anima mea – Francis Poulenc
Performers: The Trinity Choir, Family Choir, Chapel Singers, and Trinity Youth Chorus, all conducted by Julian Wachner