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This week begins with the festive Parish with olive branches: the entire populace welcomes . The children and young people Information sing , praising Jesus.

Joining the Parish But this week continues in the mystery of Jesus’ New Parishioners are always death and his resurrection. We have just welcome. listened to the Passion of our Lord. We might Census forms can be found in the well ask ourselves just one question: Who am vestibule of the churches. Simply fill one out and drop it in the collection I? Who am I, before my Lord? Who am I, basket. before Jesus who enters amid the

enthusiasm of the crowd? Am I ready to Planning a Baptism express my joy, to praise him? Or do I stand The birth of a child brings joy to the back? Who am I, before the suffering Jesus? family. Through Baptism, that child is joined to the family of God, which We have just heard many, many names. The brings great joy to the church. group of leaders, some priests, the , Parents seeking Baptism are asked the teachers of the law, who had decided to kill to contact the parish office. Jesus. They were waiting for the chance to arrest him. Am I like one of them? Scheduling Weddings Couples contemplating marriage are We have also heard another name: Judas. asked to contact the parish office . Am I like Judas? We have and set up an appointment with Fr. Ken before making any other plans heard other names too: the disciples who for their wedding. This appointment understand nothing, who fell asleep while the should take place at least one year Lord was suffering. Has my life fallen asleep? Or am I like the disciples, who did not before the contemplated date. realize what it was to betray Jesus? Or like that other , who wanted to settle everything with a sword? Am I like them? Am I like Judas, who feigns loved and then Our Parish Intercessory Prayer kisses the Master in order to hand him over, to betray him? Am I a traitor? Am I like Group provides prayers for anyone those people in power who hastily summon a tribunal and seek false witnesses: am I in need throughout the parish. like them? And when I do these things, if I do them, do I think that in this way Mary Ann Magda is the saving the people? Coordinator and can be reached at 570-655-1218 Am I like Pilate? When I see that the situation is difficult, do I wash my hands and

dodge my responsibility, allowing people to be condemned – or condemning them Outreach to the Homebound myself? Sr. SSCM, assisted by our dedicated EMOCs, provides Am I like that crowd which was not sure whether they were at a religious meeting, a Sacramental care to the elderly, homebound and hospitalized. If you, trial or a circus, and then chose ? For them it was all the same: it was more or someone you know, are entertaining to humiliate Jesus. homebound or in need of a pastoral visit, please contact Sr. Madonna. Am I like the soldiers who strike the Lord, spit on him, insult him, who find

entertainment in humiliating him? Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of Am I like the Cyrenean, who was returning from work, weary, yet was good enough to the Sick may take place at any time, help the Lord carry his cross? especially if one is seriously ill. Please contact the parish office to Am I like those who walked by the cross and mocked Jesus: “He was so courageous! Let set up a time for Fr. Ken to visit. him come down from the cross and then we will believe in him!”. Mocking Jesus….

Funeral Preparations Am I like those fearless women, and like the mother of Jesus, who were there, and who The loss of a loved one is a suffered in silence? particularly difficult time for those who are bereaved. Our parish Am I like Joseph, the hidden disciple, who lovingly carries the body of Jesus to give it community collaborates with local burial? funeral directors in assisting families during their time of grief. Am I like the two Marys, who remained at the Tomb, weeping and praying?

Bequests to the Parish Am I like those leaders who went the next day to Pilate and said, “Look, this man said Please Remember St. Andre that he was going to rise again. We cannot let another fraud take place!”, and who block Bessette Parish with Memorial gifts life, who block the tomb, in order to maintain doctrine, lest life come forth? at the time of death or with a bequest in your will. Make a return to the Lord for all the good He has Where is my heart? Which of these persons am I like? May this question remain with us given you. throughout the entire week. — March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Page 3

Brian Clarke ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS Benefit Dinner The Parish Social Justice Council will meet in the Thank You to all who helped in POMR on April 9th at 6:00 any way to make the Benefit p.m. All members are asked

Spaghetti Dinner for Brian to be present. Clarke a huge success. Your generosity CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT and concern allows him and his family to The Parish Pastoral www.standrebessettewb.com! continue the long process of recovery. All Council that you have done is gratefully The next Pastoral Council appreciated. meeting is scheduled for Special Collections this Week Continue to keep Brian and his family in Thursday, April 16 at 6 your prayers. God can do great things for p.m. in the POLMR. All The Rice Bowl Collection will be taken those who trust in Him. members of the Pastoral Council are asked to be up at the of the Lord’s Supper on present. Holy Thursday as we begin our paschal PLANNING AHEAD— Triduum. This is in compliance with the Pilgrimage to St. The next meeting of the liturgical norm which states that the Joseph’s Oratory, Parish Liturgy Council will collection on this night, especially, be Montreal—Resting be on Thursday, April 23 place of St. Brother used for the needs of the poor. Your at 6 p.m. in the parish office Andre Bessette! meeting room. All interested donation to Operation Rice Bowl Plans are underway parishioners are welcome. contributes to the well-being of many for a parish people around the world. pilgrimage to the The next meeting of the Oratory of St. Joseph—resting place Parish Finance Council will The Collection for Jerusalem will be of St. Brother Andre Bessette, our parish be on Thursday, May21st at 6 p.m. in the POMR. taken up on during the patron, to take place October 10, 11, & 12, 2015 celebration of the Passion of the Lord. This collection goes to support the work THE COST PER PERSON for Double occupancy (2 to a room) is $275.00 of the Franciscan Fathers and Brothers who minister to at the various The Cost per person for Single shrines throughout Israel and the Occupancy (1 person to a room) is $425.00 Palestinian territories. Your generosity on Good Friday enables them to The price includes bus transportation, 2 nights lodging in a 4 star hotel, admission continue their work of welcoming those fees, taxes and gratuities. who seek to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. So that we may better plan for this event, and provide accurate information, we ask that anyone who might be remotely interested to contact Sr. Madonna at Women’s 570-823-4988 as soon as possible. Spirituality Gathering You can also sign up on our parish Sunday March 29th website under Parish Life. 2—4 p.m. Fr. Zolcinski Hall Deadline for locking in these prices is PARISH COMMITTEES Join us as we pray the April 19th! Sign Up Today! Way of the Cross with Mary the Mother of The Building and Grounds Jesus. Committee will meet at a time yet to be announced. Light refreshments will LOAVES AND follow in Fr. Zolcinski Hall, along with the FISHES opportunity to weave and craft palms for The Young at Heart Food for March is: Committee will meet on your homes. non-dairy creamers, Wednesday, April 15 at 1 Bring a friend, daughter, granddaughter p.m. in the POMR. All who sugar packets and are “Young at Heart” are or niece. sweeteners welcome to attend. RSVP Sr. Madonna 570-823-4988 Page 4 March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Mass Attendance Financial Page March 21-22, 2015 Income Expenses People In-Church March 19-25 Collection March 22, 2015 4:00 p.m. 165 2,093.00 In Church Mailed In Administration 1,491.18 Collection Collection 5:30 p.m. 90 1,283.00 Parish -0- 8:00 a.m. 94 1,056.00 Loose 266.75 Assessment Sunday Offering 4,154.00 466.00 School 11:00 a.m. 86 992.00 -0- Assessment Holy Days 85.00 50.00 Total 435 $5,424.00 Clergy Initial Offering -0- 5.00 3.05 Residence Your Gift to God Dues 107.00 105.00 Liturgy 807.30 Debt Reduction 286.25 12.00 March 22, 2015 Religious Holiday Flowers 430.00 90.00 716.99 Above $100.00 2 Education TOTAL PARISH $5,329.00 $728.00 $100.00 4 COLLECTION Social Justice 600.00 $76-99 0 Diocesan and Other Collections Operation & 2,909.77 Maintenance Clergy 13.00 $75 1 Home Missions 10.00 Insurance -0- $51-74 0 Holy Land 10.00 Taxes -0- $50 7 Rice Bowl 67.00 38.00 Loan Principal -0- TOTAL $100.00 $38.00 Payment $26-49 11 DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS Loan Interest -0- $25 6 Payment TOTAL SUNDAY $5,424.00 $38.00 COLLECTION Diocesan $21-24 1 -0- Collections Other Income $20 42 TOTAL Candles 70.12 EXPENSES Rental of 333.33 THIS WEEK $16-19 0

Properties $15 24 Other Income 1669.56 General Fund Recapitulation Donation 30.00 General Fund $11-14 1 Previous $12,751.54 Perquisites 700.00 Balance $10 107 TOTAL OTHER $2,803.01 + Income $8,998.01 $6-9 19 INCOME this week TOTAL INCOME - Expenses $5 95 TO GENERAL -6,528.29 $8,998.01 this week FUND Below $5 34 THIS WEEK Balance $15,221.26 Forward Total Used 354

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by Pastor James Weitzstein James Pastor by AGNUS DAY Offered by Family and the Entering into the Paschal Triduum

from the Articulating Hope Blog by Deacon Vernon

We are preparing to enter into the Triduum this component is (also known as the Paschal Triduum). “The Paschal frequently missed in our Triduum of the passion and Resurrection of the Lord contemporary begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, culture. Instead of has its center in the Easter , and closes with maintaining a heart (Evening Prayer) on the Sunday of the focused on prayer and Resurrection.” (Universal norms 18-19) The Easter fasting on Triduum invites us to enter into the sacred mystery of in preparation of the God’s redeeming love. Triduum simply means three Great , days of prayer. We are invited to engage in three days individuals and organizations begin their Easter of serious prayer marking the most significant celebrations with hunts, big meals, and celebrations of Holy week. other “noisy” events on Saturday. This premature celebration of Easter has the potential to deprive us of Holy Thursday is known as the entering more fully into the Celebration of Light at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. It is a Great Easter Vigil. Spending sufficient time reflecting beautiful celebration of the upon crucified and lying in the tomb is essential precious gift of the Holy for us to grasp the sacred mysteries which Holy Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist is Saturday recalls. the “source and summit” of the Catholic faith. Everything flows from the Eucharist and everything flows back to the Eucharist. That is why we are encouraged to enter into each celebration of the Holy Eucharist with “full, conscious, and The Great Easter Vigil in the Holy Night is active participation.” Do you need your batteries made up of four distinct parts: recharged in regard to your zeal for receiving Christ in Lucernarium, Liturgies of Word, Baptism, the Holy Eucharist? I invite you to prayerfully read and Eucharist. This liturgy is profoundly chapter 6 of John’s . John’s message puts the beautiful, and it is my hope that our Eucharist in perspective for us. churches are overflowing with people to join the celebration. The fire, the , the The other profound aspect of Holy Thursday is the singing of the Easter Proclamation, the story of reminder that we are called to live a life of service as is salvation history through the Scripture Readings, the made evident in the washing of the feet. Christ has blessing of the Easter water, baptisms, and the Holy given us the mandate to love one another as He has Eucharist all comprise a night of worship unlike any loved us. Although that love will be expressed in other. The joy experienced by those coming into the different ways in contemporary society as compared to Church through the Sacrament of Baptism is an the time of Jesus, the essence of love for our neighbor awesome reminder to all of us the glory of God. remains the same. The washing of the feet during the Mass on Holy Thursday is not a mere reenactment of Finally, we reach Easter what Jesus did with his Sunday and the Triduum disciples. It is an invitation to officially ends with allow Jesus to take possession of Vespers. The first eight our hearts at the deepest core days of the Easter so that we can go forth into the season make up the world to be that kind of love to and are others. celebrated as Solemnities of the Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) is the Lord. We recognize only day of the year in which we do not celebrate the these solemnities with Eucharistic Liturgy. The paschal fast is observed the double being everywhere on Good Friday to honor the suffering and added to the and response at each Mass. death of the Lord Jesus and to prepare ourselves to share more deeply in his resurrection. If possible, this May each of you experience abundant blessings during paschal fast should continue to be observed on Holy these holy days of the Paschal Triduum! Saturday until the Easter Vigil. Unfortunately, I believe Jewish Passover and Christian Easter: What Do They Have In Common?

by John L. Bradfield

by the first sliver of moon that is visible after the new moon. In ancient times this was determined by observation.

The civil calendar used by most of the world has abandoned any correlation between the moon cycles and the month, arbitrarily setting the length of months to 28, 30 or 31 days.

The Jewish calendar, however, coördinates all three of these astronomical phenomena. Months are either 29 or 30 days, corresponding to the 29½-day lunar cycle. Years are either 12 or 13 months, corresponding to the 12.4 month solar cycle.

The Phases of the Moon Detail of Da Vinci by Giacomo Raffaell

It is a little known fact that, in the early Eastern Christian churches, the timing of the celebration of Easter was based on the date of the Jewish Passover.

According to ancient records Jesus was crucified just before Passover. The famous last supper was the day before that. While the sacrificial lambs were being slaughtered for Passover, Jesus was undergoing and so became the ultimate sacrificial lamb.

In the Jewish tradition Passover is the 8 day observance Sun commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from in 1446 BCE during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II (1279 BCE — 1213 BCE) or, according to some scholars Amenhotep II (1436 BCE — 1410 BCE). In the Christian tradition Easter is the Sunday after the full moon which falls on or after the spring equinox (in the northern hemisphere). The date of the equinox is taken as 21 March. With the introduction of the Gregorian Calendar in 1752, mathematical tables were devised by the Astronomer Royal, Rev James Bradley (1673–1762), as a method of calculation of Easter Sunday.

In this way a lunar event (the full moon) is married to the Solar-based Gregorian calendar to give us the (moveable) Sunday. In 2015 Easter Sunday falls on the 5th of April.

The Christian celebration of Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on A Jewish family celebrates the Pesach (Passover) meal the back of a donkey where the crowds laid palms in His path. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper which Jewish Laws and Customs place the first day of Pesach was held the evening before the Crucifixion. Friday in Holy (Passover) on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. Week is the anniversary of the Crucifixion, representing the Nissan is the first month of the Jewish calendar year. As the day before the Jewish day of Passover and the day that Jewish day begins at sundown the night before, for the year Christ was crucified and died on the cross. Holy week and 2011, Passover began at sundown on April 18th. end with Easter Sunday, the day of the Christ. The Jewish year is lunar based and it is not the same length as the solar year used by most of the western world. 2011 - 2015 © Copyright • John L Bradfield • All Rights Reserved • john27webdesign Passover, and other important dates, always varies on the solar calendar. The beginning of the lunar month is marked LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Thursday, April 2, Thursday of Holy Week SERVERS LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF

8:00 a.m. —- Sr. Tina —- Morning Prayer PASCHAL TRIDUUM of our LORD’S DYING and RISING

SERVERS LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

Ministers for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper are asked to be in the by 6:30 p.m. to review the services

EVENING MASS of the John & Richard Morris Sr. Kate Rosemary Shedlock LORD’S SUPPER James Rushton John Bednarz John Benz 7 p.m. Nicholas Kriedler Mimi Tosh

10:45 p.m. —- Michael Boris —- Night Prayer April 3, 2015 Good Friday SERVERS LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

8:00 a.m. —- Anna Hudock —-

Noon —- Sr. Kate ___ Noonday Prayer

Ministers for the Celebration of the Passion are asked to be in the Sacristy by 2:15 p.m. to review the services.

3:00 p.m. Ted Harowicz Christian Krupsha William Klukoske Celebration of the Passion Brian Clark Sandy Snyder Elaine Klukoske of the Lord

7 p.m. —- Diane Gregor —- Prayers at the Tomb

April 4 Paschal Sabbath

SERVERS LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION

8:00 p.m. —- Sr. Tina —- Tenebrae

Noon —- Christian Krupsha —- Noonday Prayer

April 4—5, 2015 Easter Sunday SERVERS LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION Rehearsal for Servers for the Easter Vigil will take place at 9 a.m. in the church. Rehearsal for Lectors for the Easter Vigil will take place at 10 a.m. in the church.

8:00 p.m. John & Richard Morris Alusick John Bergold EASTER VIGIL James Rushton Sandy Snyder Tina Evans Nicholas Kriedler Michael Boris Rosemary Shedlock

8:00 a.m. A.J. Kondracki Anna Hudock A.J. Kondracki Easter Morning

11:00 a.m. Sr. Tina Josh Price Jim Zoccola Easter Morning Page 9 March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

Nicodemus in art figures Lenten Saints prominently in medieval depictions of the Deposition in which he, Nicodemus (/ˌnɪkəˈdiːməs/; Greek: Νικόδημος) is a Pharisee and a and Joseph of member of the mentioned in the , most are shown removing the notable for assisting in the . He is venerated as a dead Christ from the Christian saint. cross, often with the aid Nicodemus appears three times in the Gospel of John. He first visits of a ladder. Jesus one night to discuss his teachings.(:1–21) The second Like Joseph, Nicodemus time Nicodemus is mentioned, he reminds his colleagues in the became the object of Sanhedrin that the law requires that a person be heard before being various pious legends judged.(:50–51). Finally, Nicodemus appears after the during the Middle Ages, Crucifixion to provide the customary embalming spices, and assists particularly in in preparing the body of Jesus for burial.(John connection with 19:39–42) monumental crosses. He An apocryphal work under his name — the — was reputed to have was produced in the mid-4th century, and is mostly a reworking of carved both the Holy the earlier Acts of Pilate, which recounts the . Face of Lucca and the Though there is no clear source of information about Nicodemus Batlló , receiving outside the Gospel of John, the Jewish Encyclopedia and many angelic assistance with Biblical historians have theorized that he is identical to Nicodemus the face in particular and thus rendering the ben Gurion, mentioned in the Talmud as a wealthy and popular holy works instances of man reputed to have had miraculous powers. acheiropoieta.[3] Nicodemus in the Both of these sculptures date from at least a millennium after As is the case with Lazarus, Nicodemus does not belong to the Nicodemus's life, but the ascriptions attest to the contemporary [1] tradition of the Synoptic and is only mentioned by John, interest in Nicodemus as a character in medieval . who devotes more than half of Chapter 3 of his gospel, a few verses of Chapter 7 and lastly mentions him in Chapter 19. United States The discussion with Jesus is the source of several common The first time Nicodemus is mentioned, he is identified as a Pharisee expressions of contemporary American , specifically, the who comes to see Jesus "at night". John places this meeting shortly descriptive phrase "born again" used to describe the baptism by after the . "Rabbi, we know that you are a some groups, and John 3:16, a commonly quoted verse used to teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs describe God's plan of salvation. you are doing if God were not with him." (John 3:2) Then follows a conversation with Nicodemus about the meaning of Daniel Burke notes that, "To blacks after the Civil War, he was a model of rebirth as they sought to cast off their old identity as being "born again"/"born from above" and mention of the "kingdom [2] of ". Jesus expresses surprise, perhaps ironically, that "a slaves". Rosamond Rodman asserts that freed slaves who moved to Nicodemus, Kansas, after the Civil War named their town after teacher of Israel" does not understand the concept of spiritual [2] rebirth. James F. Driscoll describes Nicodemus as a learned and him. However, the National Park Service indicates that it was more likely based on a 1864 song Wake Nicodemus by Henry Clay Work intelligent believer, but somewhat timid and not easily initiated into [4] the mysteries of the new faith.[1] used to promote settlement in the area. In August 16, 1967, King Jr. invoked Nicodemus as a In John Chapter 7, Nicodemus advises his colleagues among "the metaphor concerning the need for the United States to be "born chief priests and the Pharisees", to hear and investigate before again" in order to effectively address social and economic inequality. making a judgment concerning Jesus. Their mocking response The speech was called “Where Do We Go From Here?,” and delivered argues that no prophet comes from . Nonetheless, it is at the 11th Annual SCLC Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.[5] probable that he wielded a certain influence in the Sanhedrin.[1] Finally, when Jesus is buried, Nicodemus brought a mixture of In popular culture and aloes, about 100 pounds, for embalming Jesus' body according Laurence Olivier portrayed Nicodemus in the Franco Zeffirelli to Jewish custom (:39). Nicodemus have been a man television miniseries Jesus of (1977). In the miniseries, of means. In his book : Holy Week, Pope Benedict Nicodemus tries to warn Jesus that he might be arrested, and is XVI observes that, "The quantity of the balm is extraordinary and there to watch the Crucifixion. [2] exceeds all normal proportions. This is a royal burial." Notes and Liturgical 1. Driscoll, James F. "Nicodemus." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. Nicodemus is venerated as a saint in the various Eastern churches 11. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 13 Dec. 2014 and in the Church. The Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic churches commemorate Nicodemus on the 2. Burke, Daniel. "Nicodemus, The Mystery Man of Holy Week", Sunday of the , celebrated on the Third Sunday of Religious News Service, March 27, 2013 Pascha (i.e., the second Sunday after Easter) as well as August 2, 3. Gertrud Schiller, of Christian Art. Volume 2. The the date when tradition holds that his relics were found, along with Christ. Janet Seligman (tr.), Greenwich, CT: those of Stephen the Protomartyr, Gamaliel, and Abibas (Gamaliel's New York Graphic Society, 1972: 144–5, 472–3. second son). The traditional Roman Catholic liturgical calendar lists the same feast of the finding of their relics on the following day, 4. "Nicodemus National Historic Site", National Park Service August 3. 5. King Jr. Martin Luther. "Where do we go from here", August 16, In the current Roman Martyrology of the , 1967, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Nicodemus is commemorated along with of Arimathea Institute, Stanford University on August 31. The Franciscan Order erected a church under the patronage of Saints Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea in Ramla. March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Page 10

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Free Parking! Come find unwanted treasures! Something for everyone! The homily is an intrinsic part of the Liturgy of the Word and as essential to it as are the scriptural proclamations. Its purpose is to create a bridge between the biblical faith expressed in the readings and the real lives lived in the particular community. An effective homilist takes the time to know his community and understand what it needs to hear. The entrance of Jesus into the city of He studies the readings, prays for the guidance of Jerusalem is often reduced only to the the Spirit, and works at presenting his words in an essentials. It must be viewed within the organized and interesting way. framework of all that happened in the days preceding it: Though it is not necessary that the presiding celebrant be the homilist, preaching the homily is  the Raising of Lazarus reserved to the ordained ministry, and the  the ’ feet by Mary of , sister to and Lazarus; presider who will later break the bread is the  The hypocritical reaction of Judas to most appropriate person to “break open” God’s this event; word.  the resolve of the priests to have Jesus removed; This bulletin insert was written by Marion Eagen, a liturgist and  the procession of palms; musician in the diocese of Scranton, Pa. © 2002 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112,  the incomprehension of the disciples (408) 286-8505. All rights reserved. who would only later grasp the significance of this event;  the concourse of the people emotionally stirred up by the raising of Lazarus;

All this was to bring the hostility of the Jewish leaders to a head— In their minds, Jesus was already condemned. HOLY WEEK March 30-April 2, 2015

Day and Date Time Intention Offered by Events of the Week

4:30—6:00 p.m. Confessions Monday, March 30 No Morning Mass Scheduled Monday of Holy Week

Tuesday, March 31 4 p.m. Mass of the Chrism 8:00 a.m. Ruth Flynn Michael Kane St. Peter’s Cathedral Tuesday of Holy Week Scranton

Eugene & Bonnie Wednesday, April 1 8:00 a.m. Stephen Buynak Prebula Wednesday of Holy Week

No Morning Mass is permitted Thursday, April 2 8:00 a.m. MORNING PRAYER No Funerals are permitted Thursday of Holy Week No Adoration during the day. THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM

Thursday, April 2 MASS OF THE LORD”S SUPPER  The Paschal Triduum begins at 7:00 p.m. sunset on Thursday and Intention: Pastors and priests who have served the parish concludes with Vespers on Easter Sunday Night. 10:45 p.m. NIGHT PRAYER  The days of the triduum are reckoned from sunset to TENEBRAE Friday, April 3 8:00 a.m. Office of Readings/Morning Prayer sunset, so that the first day of the Triduum is from sunset Thursday to sunset Friday; the Noon NOON DAY PRAYER second day of the Triduum is from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday; the Third day of the 3:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION Triduum is from sunset Saturday until sunset Sunday.

 The first two days of the PRAYERS AT THE 7:00 p.m. Triduum (from sunset and Thursday to sunset Saturday) are days of Fast and Abstinence in anticipation of TENEBRAE Saturday, April 4 8:00 a.m. the Resurrection of the Lord. Office of Readings/Morning Prayer/ Divine Mercy Novena Those who are unable to fast for medical reasons are asked to make some other sacrifice NOON DAY PRAYER/ Noon during these days. BLESSING OF EASTER FOODS  Funeral Masses are not permitted during the Triduum.

 Easter foods are to be blessed Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord after the Easter Vigil. If they are blessed before the vigil they are blessed without the Saturday 8:00 p.m. SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL use of Holy Water which is Easter Intentions by parishioners blessed at the Vigil.

 The Paschal Triduum concludes Easter Sunday 8:00 a.m. Easter Intentions Parishioners with evening prayer on Easter night. Easter Sunday Easter Intentions Parishioners 11:00 a.m.  The great 50 days of the Easter Season begin—culminating in the Festival of Paschal Vespers 6:30 p.m. Evening Prayer/Divine Mercy Novena