Thursday – The Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Thursday, March 24 – 7:30pm
This Mass begins the Triduum and highlights the Last Supper and the Washing of Feet. The Feast of Breads follows (bring some yummy breads, if you wish!)
Friday – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
Friday, March 25 – 3:00pm
This service is not a Mass – because it is actually a continuation of Thursday night’s celebration. A retelling of The Passion of the Lord (different from that on Palm Sunday), Solemn Prayers of Intercession, and Adoration of the Cross feature prominently. The Eucharist, reserved from Holy Thursday, is received.
Soup and Bread Supper follows at 5pm.
Living Stations of the Cross – Friday, March 25 – 7pm
This beloved devotional is movingly acted by our talented youth. A crowd favorite!
Saturday – The Great Vigil of Easter
Saturday, March 26 – 8:00pm – note – no 4:30pm Mass on this day only
This liturgy, the first Mass of Easter, which continues and concludes the celebrations of Thursday and Friday, always begins after nightfall. It features the lighting of the Easter Fire, the Exsultet, the 17 Readings of Salvation history from creation to resurrection, Blessing of the Font, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, Eucharistic Prayer, Communion, and Blessing. Fellowship following.
Sunday – Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, March 27 – 8:00am & 10:30am
The usual format of Mass, with added Renewal of Baptismal Promises. Fellowship follows.
