The Liturgy & according to begins with a big Celebration of Light (Lucernarium): an open fire is lighted outside the church and blessed by the Priest; when the is lit, the The LITURGY community ceremoniously enters the dark church chanting and Deo gratias. The Vigil present-day rite normally follows the 1955 The rubrics of the Missale liturgical reforms of Pius XII and the Romanum remind us that this of 2007. "mother of all vigils" is the "greatest and most noble of all Liturgy of the Word solemnities and it is to be One of the unique aspects of the unique in every single Church". On this holy night, is the recounting of the Church keeps watch, celebrating the the outstanding deeds of the resurrection of Christ in the and history of salvation. These deeds are related in awaiting His return in glory. It is the turning point seven readings from the Old Testament chosen of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, from the law and the prophets and two readings which marks Christ's passage from death to life. from the New Testament, namely from the Therefore, the Easter Vigil does not correspond to apostles and from the . Thus, the Lord the usual Saturday evening and its character "beginning with Moses and all the prophets" ( Lk is unique in the cycle of the . 24.27, 44-45) meets us once again on our journey The Vigil, by its very nature, "ought to take place at and, opening up our minds and hearts, prepares us night". It is not begun before nightfall and should to share in the breaking of the bread and the end before daybreak on Easter Sunday. The drinking of the cup. celebration of the Easter Vigil takes the place of

the Office of Readings. OUR PARISH

The Service of Light FINANCE COUNCIL In a suitable place outside the Church, a "blazing Last week we had a successul Finance Council fire" ( rogus ardens) is to be prepared so that the meeting with new and old members. According to people may gather around it and experience the the and the Diocesan guidelines By-Laws flames dispelling the darkness and lighting up the were adopted. night. Thus do the beauty of the fire, its warmth We sincerely thank the two outgoing Council and its light, draw the liturgical assembly together. members EARL NYE and TOM FLOREA for their The Missale also states that Cross and processional dedicated service, and heartfelt welcome to the candles are not to be carried in this . new members; Rafael Droz, Edward Hodgin, Theresa Wheat and Dave Wenk. Easter Fire Here are the Council members with their new Fire can feature prominently during officers; Solemn Easter Vigil celebrations Rafael Droz …………… Chair held after sunset on , Edward Hodging ….. Vice Chair concluding the . Theresa Wheat ……… Secretary Such a fire is used to light a Paschal candle and Debbie Youngwirth .. Member other candles used symbolically before or during Dave Wenk ……………. Member Mass. Parish bookkeeper … Ex-officio Member As a in remembrance of the Once a year a Council Meeting will be open to all , the Ester Vigil Mass parishioners who wish attend. St. Ann Bonners Ferry, ID – Bulletin, middle page 4-4-21

Monday, April 5 No Mass Tuesday, April 6 Parish office open 8:30 a.m. ………… Holy Mass

6:30 p.m. ………… Finance Council Mtg. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Wednesday, April 7 GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD Parish office open 8:30 a.m. ………… Holy Mass Thursday, April 8

8:30 a.m. ………… Holy Mass

6:30 p.m. ………… Pastoral Council Mtg. Friday, April 9 8:30 a.m. ………… Holy Mass

Saturday, April 10 4:15– 4:45 p.m. ………… Confessions 5:00 p.m. ………… Sunday Vigil Mass MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sunday, April 11 Due to Covid-19; Servers , wearing Mask DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY while serving is parent’s responsibility. 9:00 a.m. .………... Sunday Mass Saturday, April 10

CONFESSIONS Altar Server - xxx, xxx, xxx Fr. Roger is available for confessions soon after Eucharistic min. - xxxxx daily Mass. - xxxx Ushers - xxx, xxx Sunday, April 11 St. ’s Cathedral Altar Server - xxx, xxx, xxx Celebrating 100 years Eucharistic min. - xxxxx Lectors - xxx Centennial Celebration Ushers - xxx, xxx June 5 – 6, 2021 An Invitation DIOCESE OF BOISE’S GOT TALENT Singers,

Performers, Dancers, etc., Following parishioners and friends are in need of Heed the call! your kind prayers. Let’s pray for: Is there an individual or group that might be Jim Neumayer, Bob Jones, Roland Hall, Tucker able to join in the Centennial Celebration of Sweeny, Riley, Christine Yocky, Veronika Ward, their Cathedral’s dedication? Megan Gradwohl, Tom & Meghan Haarotick, We will be Having an Outdoor Celebration in Renee Rohe, Gwinevere Wright, Michael front of the Cathedral all afternoon, so this is Youngwirth, Dawn Hackney, Clay Unruh, Isaih the moment for Talented Catholics to shine. Fleck, Shirley Hamilton. Sunday, June 6, 2021 Forward your prayer request names to parish e-mail, RSVP [email protected] [email protected]. Names will be listed for 4 weeks; you are welcome to relist if needed. St. Ann Bonners Ferry, ID – Bulletin, middle page 4-4-21