Holy Week Schedule

Music Ministry “Agony in the Garden” 7:30 PM Come and spend an hour of prayerful meditation and music in the Garden of Gethsemane. Spend time with Jesus in his suffering and prayer as you are led to contemplate your own journey to the cross. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, March 28th

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord All Masses include the distribution of Palm (the blessing of the palm is derived from its presence in the liturgy), the reading of the Passion of Our Lord, and everyone is invited to wear red to all Masses.

Monday, March 29th Chrism Mass – 8 PM

Archbishop of Newark, Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark and bless the Sacred Oils to be used throughout the year in the celebration of sacraments. This Mass in not open to the public this year.

 

Easter Triduum

Holy Thursday, April 1st Liturgy of the Lord's Supper - 7:30 PM

This solemn celebration recalls Christ's institution of the Eucharist during His "Last Supper". The Liturgy may be watched in ‘real- time’ on Livestream, but it will not be archived for future viewing. An online worship aide is available here.

Good Friday, April 2nd A day of abstinence and fasting.

Friday of the Passion of the Lord at 3 PM

This solemn celebration includes the Proclamation of the Passion of Our Lord, Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion. The liturgy may be watched in ‘real-time’ on Livestream, but it will not be archived for future viewing. An online worship aide is available  here.

Living Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM

Written, sung & performed by members of our CYO Ministry. Please come and support the youth of our parish as they commemorate Our Lord’s suffering and death through this powerful performance.

Holy Saturday, April 3rd The Easter Vigil at 8 PM

This solemn Liturgy includes lighting the Pascal Candle and Easter Proclamation, the Sacraments of Initiation for our elect, renewal of Baptismal promises, and return of the Gloria and Alleluia! The liturgy will be able to be watched in ‘real-time’ on Livestream, but it will not be archived for future viewing. An online worship aide is available  here.

Easter Sunday, April 4th Mass at 8 AM, 10 AM, and 12 PM.

All Easter Liturgies include renewal of Baptismal promises and return of the Gloria and Alleluia!  Livestream of the 8am Mass will be available and archived for later viewing.