Holy Week and Easter

As we begin our holiest of weeks, take time to enter the awesome mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. If you have not ever experienced the richness this week provides, consider joining us for some or all of the opportunities to walk with Jesus throughout these days.

Due to COVID-19 the Church buildings are closed.  More information about plans for Holy Week will be posted soon.



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We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for He is our salvation, our life and our resurrection; through Him we are saved and made free.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
April 4/5
5:00 pm Saturday Vigil
8:00 am, 10:00 am (Procession), 12:00 pm (Procession), and 5:00 pm (Life Teen)

Holy Monday
April 6th
9:00 am - Mass
                                                           
Holy Tuesday   
April 7th
9:00 am - Mass
 
Holy Wednesday  
April 8th
9:00 am - Mass
 
Holy Thursday
April 9th
9:00 am - Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours
An ancient prayer form that uses scripture (primarily psalms), sacred readings and other prayers (about 20 minutes)               
7:00 pm - Mass of the Lord's Supper
Night Watch (Adoration) until Midnight
 
Good Friday of the Lord's Passion      
April 10th
9:00 am  - Morning Prayer
An ancient prayer form that uses scripture (primarily psalms), sacred readings and other prayers (about 20 minutes)
12:00 pm - Silent, Private Prayer
1:00 pm "Remain in Me" Prayer Service
2:30 pm Silent, Private Prayer
3:00 pm - Celebration of the Lord's Passion
(Wear Red Today)

Holy Saturday
April 11th
9:00 am - Morning Prayer (20 minutes)  
8:00 pm - The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night with Rites of Initiation
 
Easter Sunday Masses
April 12th
8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm
1:15 pm - Easter Egg Hunt

Below are descriptions of some of the scheduled prayer times: 
 
MORNING PRAYER – 9:00 am (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday mornings)
The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and making them holy.  The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scripture (mostly the psalms) canticles, and other reflections from spiritual writers to deepen our experience of God and our worship of God.  This prayer lasts approximately 20 minutes.
 
HOLY THURSDAY NIGHT WATCH
At the end of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Blessed Sacrament that will be used on Good Friday will be processed to the Altar of Repose in the St. Angela Merici rooom for Adoration until midnight.

"REMAIN WITH ME" - GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY
Scripture Readings, Hymns, Reflections, Stones of Remembrance Ritual, and Recitation of the ancient Good Friday Reproaches.
 

The church will remain open throughout each day of Holy Week, from 9 am – 9 pm.
All are invited to come and pray when you can.