HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Here is the schedule of events for HOLY WEEK and EASTER
HOLY WEEK:
1. MAUNDY THURSDAY: Proper Liturgy begins at 7pm. This service, marking the institution of the Holy Eucharist also include the rite of the foot-washing, the transfer of the sacrament to the altar of repose, the stripping of the altar and private devotions before the reserved sacrament. It is from this reserved sacrament that communion will be given during the Good Friday liturgy. Sign up to watch for an hour or a portion of it between 8pm and midnight.
2. GOOD FRIDAY:
- The Stations/Way of the Cross will be prayed at 12pm.
- The Proper Liturgy begins at 7pm. The Passion Gospel would be sung, the Solemn Collects prayed, and communion given from the pre-sanctified gifts. At the end of the service, please spend some time in private prayer or quietly leave the church for those who wish to continue in prayer. Please, plan on taking advantage of the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance this week. For appointment, call the parish office at 310-558-4124.
3. HOLY SATURDAY/EASTER VIGIL:
- This is a parish work day. Morning Prayer will be prayed at 9am.
Three work areas require attention: (a) tidying and getting the church ready; (b) setting up St. Joseph Hall for the post-Mass festive brunch on Sunday and, (c) general tidying up of the immediate areas around the church. Please, plan on spending some time this day to support this project.
- The Proper Liturgy begins at 7pm and include the lighting and blessing of the new fire, procession of the paschal candle, the singing of the Exsultet, the renewal of baptismal vows and first communion at Easter.
EASTER:
Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!!
Four ways planned to celebrate this day:
1. The solemn Mass of Easter, including baptism of Kaimebreyah Caroline Williams and Matthew Todd Hatchard and reception of First Communion by Claudia Parada and Larissa Parada. Join the Williams, Hatchard and Parada families in giving thanks to God.
2. The festive potluck brunch. Please, sign up and bring your most delicious festive food for Easter.
3. Support the Children's Ministry "Easter-egg hunt" project. Donate easter-eggs and not the easter bunny! Plan on bringing special gifts for the children of this parish.
4. Join Joanna Cory and members of the parish at the 2pm Inaugural Mass for Pilgrims-by-the-Sea - an Open-air Church for All Travelers on Life's Journey - in Palisades Park at Ocean and Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica.
