St. Catharine Holy Week 2022

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.

All Masses include the reading of the Passion of Our Lord and everyone is invited to wear red to all Masses.

Saturday 5:30 PM and Sunday 12 NOON Mass - The Solemn Entrance

Everyone is asked to gather in the church. Reading of the Palm Gospel will occur followed by the blessing of palms and a short procession in the church.

Sunday 8 AM Mass - The Simple Entrance

Everyone is asked to gather in church. Mass will follow the same format as a regular Sunday but will include the blessing of palms.

Sunday 10 AM Mass
Everyone is asked to gather in front of the Holmes Building. Reading of the Palm Gospel will occur followed by the blessing of palms and procession into the church.

Archbishop of Newark, Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart and bless the Sacred Oils to be used throughout the year in the celebration of sacraments.  All are invited to attend.

Easter Triduum

9 AM - Morning Prayer in the Church

7:30 PM - Liturgy of the Lord's Supper

This solemn celebration recalls Christ's institution of the Eucharist during His "Last Supper" and includes the presentation of the Sacred Oils and procession with the Eucharist. Church will remain open until 10 PM for prayer and adoration.

9 AM - Morning Prayer in the Church

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.

Living Stations of the Cross at 7 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.

9 AM - Morning Prayer in the Church

Blessing of Easter Food at 10 AM in the Church.

The Easter Vigil at 8 PM

This solemn Liturgy includes lighting the Pascal Candle and Easter Proclamation, renewal of Baptismal promises with sprinkling of Holy Water and return of the Gloria and Alleluia!

Mass at 8 AM, 10 AM, and 12 NOON

All Easter Liturgies include renewal of Baptismal promises with sprinkling of Holy Water and return of the Gloria and Alleluia!