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Holy Week E-Newsletter March 29, 2010
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Dear (Contact First & Last Name)
The PASCHAL TRIDUUM ('passover' from the Hebrew pasch and 'three days' from the Latin tres dies) is the most sacred and central period of Christian life, commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord. In the original Passover, God's saving work on behalf of the people of Israel is recalled. During the Triduum, Christians celebrate universal salvation (the Passover from sin and death to new life) in God's saving work through Jesus' suffering and sacrifice. Thus these days are observed with the utmost solemnity and celebrated with unique once-a-year rituals. |
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MASS SCHEDULE
The Lord's Day
Saturday Vigil - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m.,
10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon
Weekdays
Monday through Friday -
8:30 a.m.
Holydays of Obligation
& Civic Holidays
As listed in the bulletin
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday - 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday before First Friday -
9:00-10:00 a.m. &
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Any time by appointment
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday 9:00 a.m-10:00 p.m.
Rosary
Monday through Friday -
8:00 a.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Monday through Friday -
after daily Mass
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
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HOLY THURSDAY - April 1, 2010
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:30 PM
Eucharistic Vigil - after Mass until 12:00 Midnight (Chapel)
A chapter from the "Last Supper Discourse" from John's gospel will be read on each half hour.
Night Prayer (Compline) - 11:45 PM (Chapel)
On Holy Thursday, no Mass is celebrated except the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. The Season of Lent ends in the late afternoon as the Triduum begins. At the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, we commemorate the institution of the Eucharist, receive the oils blessed by the archbishop at the Chrism Mass two days earlier, and in the washing of feet, witness Christ's Eucharistic mandate of service. The evening ends with the Eucharistic procession, reposition, and vigil.
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GOOD FRIDAY - April 2, 2010
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - 8:30 AM
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 12:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Austere, but never sad since Jesus Christ is truly risen, the Church commemorates our Lord's passion and death on Good Friday. The proclamation of St. John's Passion highlights the Liturgy of the Passion. The Veneration of the Cross honors the wood of the cross that is the means of our salvation. And the prayers of faithful on this day are among the most ancient intercessory prayer in the Western liturgy.
Remember - Good Friday is a day of fast (limited to one full meal with no snacking in between) and abstinence from meat. But also recall the teaching of Vatican II: "Let the Paschal Fast be kept sacred. Let it be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday, and where possible, prolonged through Holy Saturday, so that the joys of the Sunday of the Resurrection may be attained with uplifted and clear mind." (Constitution on the Liturgy, #110) Thus all are encouraged to continue fasting and abstaining from meat throughout Holy Saturday.
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HOLY SATURDAY - April 3, 2010
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - 8:30 AM
There are no 3:00 PM confessions or 4:30 PM Mass on this day.
The Easter Vigil - 8:45 PM (Gathering starting at 8:30 PM)
The Easter Vigil, the "mother of all vigils," is one of the oldest Christian celebrations encapsulating the paschal mystery with the Easter fire and proclamation, vigil service of the Word, Sacraments of Initiation, renewal of baptismal promises, and celebration of the Eucharist.
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EASTER SUNDAY - April 4, 2010
Masses - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (church & gym) & 12:00 Noon (church & gym)
On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the central mystery of Christianity, Christ's triumph over sin and death in his glorious resurrection, with a renewal of baptismal promises (baptism being our participation in Christ's victory over sin and death) and celebration of the Eucharist.
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 Busy schedules and worthwhile demands are part of a contemporary lifestyle. Even so, all are strongly encouraged to gather with the community for prayer and to refrain from both normal work and regular activities as best you can during the holydays of the Paschal Triduum. If you will be travelling during the holydays, call ahead to the parish nearest your destination and join that community in celebrating these sacred times.
However you have celebrated and observed the Paschal Triduum in past years, prayerfully consider your family attending an additional liturgy this year or being more attentive to spending some further quiet, quality time together as a family during these holydays. Give priority to the celebration of these sacred moments of our faith, giving praise and thanks to God for His great love for us!
That's all for now. God bless one and all!
Fr. Geoff | |
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