Palm Sunday and beyond
Palm Sunday (or as it is now known, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion) is celebrated this year on March 15 & 16.
The Mass schedule for Palm Sunday is the usual - Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8 & 10:30am.
The liturgy of Palm Sunday begins with the gospel account of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, blessing of palm branches, and procession. Once inside the church, the liturgy undergoes a drastic mood-swing as we recount the Passion of the Lord.
If you wish, you may bring your old palm branches with you to church, and we will recycle them for you. They will become the ashes we bless and use next Lent at our Ash Wednesday services.
Here is our special schedule for Holy Week and Easter: and PLEASE NOTE that the times of our celebrations for Holy Week and Easter are different from the usual.
Tuesday: 10:30am - Chrism Mass
at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Norwich
Wednesday: no services
Thursday: 7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Includes the Gospel of the Last Supper & washing of feet
Feast of Breads follows
Friday: 3:00pm – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Includes Saint John’s Passion Gospel,
Veneration of the Cross & Communion
5:00pm – Soup & Bread Supper
7:00pm- Living Stations of the Cross
Saturday: 8:00pm - Easter Vigil
Note: No 5pm Mass this day
Mass begins after dark and includes the Blessing of the New Fire, the Exsultet, Scripture from Creation to Resurrection, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
Sunday: 8 & 10:30am – Resurrection of the Lord
Includes the Resurrection Gospel, Renewal of Baptismal Promises & Eucharist
