St. John Vianney Catholic Church Celebrates The

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Every year, the Church celebrates the great mysteries of the redemption of mankind in the "most Sacred Triduum of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.” The Sacred Triduum extends from the of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday to Vespers on Sunday.

Welcome As we begin this holy time of the Sacred Triduum (three days) and our celebrations of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I would like to welcome all of you to St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Whether you are a long-time parishioner, newly registered, a guest, or visiting friends and family, know that you are welcome here. The liturgy we will celebrate in the next few days is arguably one of the most beautiful and rich celebrations the Church has to offer. My prayer is that you will allow yourself to set other matters aside and enter deeply into the mystery of our faith. I encourage you and your family to attend the entire Sacred Triduum Liturgy. We begin on Thursday night with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper where we commemorate the Institution of the and the great gift of the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. On Friday, we honor and venerate the cross, the very instrument of our salvation. At nightfall on Saturday, we will begin our celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord with the Easter Vigil. We will welcome new members into our faith through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, as well as listen to the story of our salvation history as it is told to us in the scriptures. Sunday morning, we will gather again to celebrate with great joy the Resurrection of our Lord. Our celebration of Easter will continue as we celebrate the “” (eight days) of Easter. I hope that this will be a time of great spiritual renewal and an opportunity for each one of us to experience the infinite love that God has for His people. May God continue to bless you and your families throughout the Easter Season!

Reverend Thomas J. Reitmeyer Pastor

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Table of Contents Holy Thursday April 1st at 7:00 pm

Mass of the Lord’s Supper ...... p. 4 Good Friday April 2nd at 3:00 pm

Service of Our Lord’s Passion ...... p. 8 Holy Saturday April 3rd at 8:30 pm

Easter Vigil ...... p. 11

Please join us for: Easter Sunday April 4th at 6:00 am, 8:00 am, and 11:00 am

Readings for all liturgies are available on the myParish App under “Readings.”

“The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it

and be glad.” Psalm 118:22-24

Please leave this booklet in the pew.

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Holy Thursday

Mass of the Lord’s Supper At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us a new commandment: “Love one another as I have loved you.” He showed His love by washing the feet of His disciples. He gave us the Holy Eucharist in order that we might have the power to keep His new commandment. And He gave us the priesthood, in order that He might always be present among us in His holy sacraments. Let us renew our dedication to Christ as we celebrate and renew His Last Supper.

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Introductory Rites

Processional Hymn Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way Gloria Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 116 Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of the Lord. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel Acclamation Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! Gospel John 13:1-15 Homily

The Washing of the Feet

Antiphon Where Charity and Love Prevail Ubi Caritas

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Rite for Reception of the Holy Oils

The Oil of the Catechumens is used during the Rite of Infant Baptism and to bless adult catechumens during the time of study and preparation for Baptism at the Easter Vigil. Brought forward by those being received into the Church.

Response: Blessed be God forever.

The Oil of the Sick is used by the priest during the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to bring comfort and at times physical healing to those in need. Brought forward by those who have received God’s healing graces.

Response: Blessed be God forever.

The Sacred Chrism is used to anoint the newly baptized, to seal the candidates for Confirmation, to anoint the hands of priests at their ordination and to consecrate an altar or a new church. Perfumed balsam is mixed with the selected oil to make the Sacred Chrism. Brought forward by those who will soon receive the sacrament of Confirmation.

Response: Blessed be God forever.

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of the Gifts Where Two or Three Are Gathered (Holy, Holy) Mystery of Faith Amen

Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) Communion Hymns Antiphon Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord Panis Angelicus Text: Translation: Panis angelicus The bread of the angels Fit panis hominum; becomes the bread of mortals; Dat panis coelicus the bread of heaven Figuris terminum: puts an end to prefiguration. O res mirabilis! O wondrous thing! Manducat Dominum the poor, the slave and the humble Pauper, servus et humilis. feed on their Lord.

Transfer of the Holy Eucharist Procession to Reposed Altar

Please kneel as the Blessed Sacrament is processed through the body of the Church.

Please stay in your pew as the procession passes. Please do not join the procession. After the procession has exited the Day Chapel, you may enter to pray before our Lord. Please maintain sufficient distance to others and continue to wear a face mask.

Depart in Silence

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Good Friday

Service of Our Lord’s Passion

Good Friday is a day of powerful contemplation on the mystery of the Cross. It is more than a day of mourning. It is a day of victory. On this saddest of days, the Church wants us to see the purpose and effect of the cross, which is the redemption and salvation of mankind. The apparent defeat is actually a victory, a victory which will be complete on Easter. There is no Mass today. There are three parts to the Liturgy: the Liturgy of the Word, the Veneration of the Cross, and the Communion Service.

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On Good Friday, we do not genuflect upon entering and leaving the church because the tabernacle is empty of the Blessed Sacrament. The door to the tabernacle is opened and the candle lamp is extinguished, as if in mourning.

The Liturgy begins in silent procession. As the priests and deacons prostrate before the altar, please kneel. Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word First Reading Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Responsorial Psalm Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. Second Reading Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel Acclamation Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory! Gospel John 18:1-19:42 Homily General Intercessions Please Kneel & Stand as Directed The Veneration of the Cross (Showing the Cross—Please Kneel) V. Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the salvation of the world.

R/. Come, let us adore.

Please remain in your pew. There will not be a procession to come forward to venerate the Cross. As the priest presents the cross, please bow or genuflect. During the time honoring the Cross as the instrument of our salvation, please kneel or be seated.

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Veneration Hymns Veneration Hymn Jesus, Remember Me At the Cross Her Station Keeping (Stabat Mater)

Presentation of the Gifts

Holy Communion Please kneel as the Blessed Sacrament is brought into the Church from the Altar of Repose.

The Lord’s Prayer Please Stand Communion Hymn My God, My God

Depart in Silence Please bow in reverence to the Cross as you leave Church today.

Please join us for: April 2nd at 6:30 pm The Stations of the Cross began as the practice to retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. A practice developed for those who could not make the trip to Jerusalem. It eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently found in almost every church.

Tenebrae April 2nd at 8:30 pm Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” is derived from the phrase in the Gospels “darkness came over the whole land.” (Mt 27:45) The service is in dimmed light, and with each psalm, song, or reading, a candle is extinguished. It ends in darkness and with a striking sound, “strepitus,” that signifies the closing of the Tomb and the tumult in Heaven.

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Easter Vigil

Christ has conquered sin and death by his own death and resurrection. We celebrate the resurrection of Christ by signs of Light, Water, the Word, and Food. As the Liturgy begins, the new fire is blessed and the Easter candle is lit. This candle represents the risen Christ. It will burn during the Easter season; it will be used at baptisms to show that we share Christ’s resurrection through baptism. It will be used at funerals to show that we live in hope of sharing Christ’s resurrection.

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Service of Light-Begins Outside Blessing of the Fire and Preparation of the Paschal Candle O God, who through your Son bestowed upon the faithful the fire of your glory, sanctify  this new fire, we pray, and grant that, by these paschal celebrations, we may be so inflamed with heavenly desires, that with minds made pure we may attain festivities of unending splendor. Through Christ our Lord. AMEN. The priest may say the following in whole ore in part as he scribes the design into the candle: Christ yesterday and today vertical bar the beginning and the end, horizontal bar the Alpha, A, above the cross and the Omega; below the cross all time belongs to him 2, upper left and all the ages: 0, upper right to him be glory and power 2, lower left through every age for ever. AMEN. 1, lower right The priest may insert five grains of incense into the candle in the form of a cross, meanwhile saying: 1. By his holy cross 1 2. and glorious wounds, 4 2 5 3. may Christ the Lord 3 4. guard us 5. and protect us. AMEN. The priest lights the paschal candle from the new fire, saying: May the light of Christ rising in glory dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.

Procession The Deacon, standing and raising up the candle, sings: The Light of Christ And all reply: Thanks be to God. Led by the Easter Candle, all then enter the Church. Please keep distance to those around you as you process into the church. At the church door the candle is lifted high and the acclamation is sung again. All light their candles from the Easter candle and continue in the procession. When the candle arrives at the altar, the acclamation is sung a third time.

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Easter Proclamation The Exsúltet In this ancient text the church gives thanks and praise to God for all that is recalled this night: Adam’s fall, the deliverance from Egypt, the Passover of Christ, the wedding of earth and heaven, our reconciliation. R/. Amen. We then extinguish our candles. Liturgy of the Word First Reading Genesis 1:1-2:2 Responsorial Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Second Reading Exodus 14:15–15:1 Responsorial Psalm Exodus 15 Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory. Third Reading Isaiah 55:1-11 Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12 You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. Gloria Collect Epistle Romans 6:3-11 Responsorial Psalm 118 Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Gospel Luke 24:1-12 Homily

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We Welcome Those Being Received Into the Church Christopher Acosta Brian Bisgard Caleb Carmichael Gabriel Jurado Aubree Ramos Monica Vazquez

Celebration of Baptism After the homily, the elect are called forward. The assembly chants the of the saints, invoking the holy women and men of all centuries. Patron saints of the Church and of the elect and the faithful are included in the litany. Litany of Saints Blessing of Water Renunciation of Sin, Profession of Faith, Baptism Each candidate for baptism is asked to reject sin and the ways of evil and to testify to faith in Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All join to affirm this faith.

Celebration of Confirmation Invitation and the Laying on of Hands Anointing with Chrism

Renewal of Baptismal Promises All stand and renew their baptismal promises. Sprinkling Rite Refrain: I saw water flowing, flowing from the side of the temple. And where the water streamed, there was the promise of new life.

General Intercessions

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of the Gifts This Is the Feast of Victory Sanctus (Holy, Holy) Mystery of Faith Amen Lord’s Prayer Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) Communion Hymn Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord Bread of Life from Heaven

Concluding Rite

Blessing and Dismissal Deacon: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord! Alleluia! Alleluia! R/. Thanks be to God, Alleluia! Alleluia! Recessional Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Alleluia!

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He is Risen!

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