Semana Santa/ Holy Week

[Sparky]

Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) 5th April.
21:00 "The Blood" procession begins in the Plaza Mayor and moves around the streets. There is a re-enactment of the Last Supper.

Good Friday 6th April.
The procession of the "Davallament" moves down the Calvario Steps to the church.

 

[PP76]

Thanks Sparky,

We arrive for our first visit of this year on the 4th, look forward to seeing both processions.

PP76

 

[whaleywanderer]

Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday) 5th April.
21:00 "The Blood" procession begins in the Plaza Mayor and moves around the streets. There is a re-enactment of the Last Supper.

Is this procession in PP or Polensa? Are most of the celebrations in Pollensa? My son will be over and it would be nice to tell him whats going on, where and when.

 

[Sparky]

They are both in Pollensa Whaley, i don't think much is done here in PP .

 

[lollipop]

You are right Sparky,I don't think anything happens in Port apart from Church services. Whaley, on the Thursday it starts in the Market Square by Giardino Restaurant ,then you can follow the procession around the back streets passed a couple of other churches with tableaux , Friday you need to get on or up the cavalrio steps. Easter Sunday again in the lower market square at 10.45, a much smaller event but still very moving.

 

[El Gordo]

You are right Sparky,I don't think anything happens in Port apart from Church services. Whaley, on the Thursday it starts in the Market Square by Giardino Restaurant ,then you can follow the procession around the back streets passed a couple of other churches with tableaux , Friday you need to get on or up the Calvario steps. Easter Sunday again in the lower market square at 10.45, a much smaller event but still very moving.

Although we haven't been out for Easter for a few years, the processions are not to be missed, although the Friday on the Calvario steps involved a lot of uncomfortable waiting around so you had a good view.

We still like the Thursday procession and the one on Sunday is very special and has a unusual and surprising finale that I wont tell you about and and spoil it!!

There is usually a very good procession in Old Alcudia as well. The atmosphere within the "Walled" town is great and you are able to see the floats in the church being prepared in the days before the procession. Well worth considering.

 

[Sparky]

The timetable for Easter has been posted on the Pollensa Ajuntament website but it's in Catalan/Spanish. I have translated what's on in the church in PP as best as i could, here it is :-
Sat March 31st - 6pm Sacriment of Penance.
Sun April 1st ( Palm Sunday) - 11am Procession & Solemn Mass.
Thu April 5th - 6pm Last Supper Mass.
Fri April 6th - 6pm Liturgy for the Passion & Death of Jesus Christ.
Sat April 7th - 9.30pm Vigil for Easter.
Sun April 8th - 11m Solemn Mass.

The full program for the entire area, in Catalan/Spanish is here Notícia

 

[pollensa]

Easter/holy week 2012 - pollensa/puerto pollensa

Here is some more detail provided by Andrew Ede (thank you!):

EASTER/HOLY WEEK 2012 - POLLENSA/PUERTO POLLENSA

Friday, 30 March:
21:30: Prayers for Holy Week at the convent church (Sant Domingo), Pollensa, with performance by the Pollensa Band of Music.

Saturday, 31 March:
18:00: Sacrament of penance at Puerto Pollensa parish church.

Sunday, 1 April (Palm Sunday):
11:00: Procession for Palm Sunday and solemn mass, Puerto Pollensa parish church.
11:30: Procession and mass at the Monti-sion church in Pollensa.
18:00: Carrying of crosses from the Calvari steps, Pollensa.

Tuesday, 3 April:
19:00: Sacrament of penance at Pollensa's parish church.

Thursday, 5 April:
18:00: Mass for the Last Supper. Puerto Pollensa parish church.
19:00: Mass for the Last Supper. Pollensa parish church.
21:00: The procession of blood from C. Antoni Maura and the Plaça Major and then around the streets of Pollensa and back to the parish church. Enactments of the Passion in the Plaça Major, Plaça Sant Jordi, on the Calvari and by the convent. Followed by the celebration of Easter at Pollensa parish church.

Friday, 6 April:
18:00: Liturgy for the Passion and the death of Christ. Puerto Pollensa parish church and then at 18:30 at Pollensa parish church.
21:00: Descent and procession of the crucifix. Calvari steps, Pollensa. And sermon for the solitude of Mary Magdalene by Pollensa parish church.

Saturday, 7 April:
21:30: Solemn vigil for Easter at Puerto Pollensa parish church and then at 22:00 at Pollensa parish church.

Sunday, 8 April:
11:00: Solemn mass at Puerto Pollensa parish church.
11:15: Procession of the discovery and solemn mass for the resurrection at Pollensa parish church.

Monday, 9 April:
12:30: Solemn mass and performances by Corda Amarada and Aires de la Cala at the sanctuary of Puig Maria.
15:30: Singing of the "salve" in celebration of the Virgin Mary.

 

[Belladonna]

Not sure where you would like this Sparky - feel free to relocate!

Easter menu from Stay


OUR EASTER MENU 03 - 09 April 2012
FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP
OR
GAZPACHO
OR
MUSSEL SOUP WITH SAFFRON
OR
SMOKED SALMON TARTARE WITH WASABI AND SESAME CHIPS
OR
HOMEMADE CANELONI “AU GRATÍN”
OR
TEMPURA OF FRESH ARTICHOKES WITH SERRANO HAM
AND SAUCE ROMESCO
_________________
GRILLED LAMBSTEAK, SAUCE “CAFÉ DE PARIS” WITH FRESH MINT
FRESH VEGETABLES AND POTATOES
OR
ROAST JOUNG BEEF WITH WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE,
FRESH VEGETABLES AND POTATOES
OR
MIXED PLATE OF FISH FILLETS AND PRAWNS WITH WINE SAUCE SEAMAN’S STYLE, VEGETABLES AND RICE
OUR SPECIAL DESSERT OF THE DAY
COFFEE AND HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES
WINE FINCA LA MEDA, BAJOZ
MINERAL WATER
PRICE 34,60 €, VAT INCLUDED

Easter Menu Can Cuarassa

Easter Menu 05 - 11 April 2012
Vegetable Minestrone
or
Seafood cream soup with saffron
or
Mixed salad with Mahon cheese, Walnuts and Oranges and
Balsamico Vinaigrette
or
Vegetable Strudel with Rocket sauce
or
Tagliatelle in creamy sauce with Chanterelles and green Asparagus
Lamb Stew Mediterranean style
Artichokes, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Olives and Mashed potatoes
or
Chicken Breast stuffed with Sobrasada, Rosemary and Honey sauce
Fresh Vegetables and Potatoes
or
Grilled Salmon fillet with saffron sauce
Mashed Potatoes and fresh Spinach leaves
Special dessert of the day
1 / 2 Bot. of house Wine (Catalunya)
1 / 2 L. Mineral water and coffee
Price € 30.00, VAT included

 

[lollipop]

Watched the tableau and procession in Pollenca last night and it was very moving. Instead of the usual re -enactment of the last supper thay actually had Jesus and the two robbers on crosses, being watched over by two Roman Centurians and Mary with her friends. As the moon rose behind the buildings it was quite eery. Wonderful crowds as usual. The guys on the crosses did a superb job.

 

[Belladonna]

Sounds a wonderful experience lollipop. Hope the weather was ok for you.

 

[sws97sdg]

Sounds great, it is a very moving event even if you have no faith or fully understand it, it's definitely worth catching if you are there
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[lollipop]

Yes the weather held thankfully. There were new twists to the tableau aroud the town as well,with one on the lower half of the calvary steps where Jesus was carrying his cross assisted by a monk up the stairs again watched over by the roman centurians. I agree it is a very moving experience for all.