Beloved of God and of this parish:
As we approach Holy Week and Easter, I would like to commend our parish to your prayers as well as those whom God will lead to our church services this coming week. Welcome all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, help them find their way through the special rites and make new friends.
HOLY WEEK:
Palm Sunday:
- Liturgy begins at 10 am in front of the main entrance to the church. The Passion Gospel would be sung.
- Holy [Maundy] Thursday service begins at 7pm. The service includes the rite of the foot-washing, procession of the sacrament to the Altar of Repose, the Stripping of the Altar and the keeping of vigil before the sacrament in the Lady Chapel.
Proper Liturgy on Good Friday:
- Service begins at 7pm and include the prostration, the Solemn Collects, the Veneration of the Cross and communion.
Holy Saturday [Easter Vigil]:
- Service begins at 7:30 pm. Rite includes the lighting of the new fire, the procession with the Paschal candle, the singing of the Exsultet, renewal of baptismal vows, etc.
- This is a Parish work day. Please, plan on arriving at 9am to help set up the church for the Easter Vigil rites; there will be no Mass at 9am on this day.
Easter [Sunday, April 8]:
- You have already received an email from Sandra Dyson, Senior Warden about Easter. Please, sign up for the festive celebration and bring food for the post-Mass event. Bring your friends to church, welcome those who are joining us at this time.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. Series on "Healthy Individuals, Healthy Communities". Sunday, April 22 and 29. Series will be led by John Sexton, MFT, Catholic Charities
2. Series on "Financial Planning for Individuals and Couples" . Date TBA
See you at Mass.
Fr. Vincent
