Today begins HOLY WEEK, the most sacred time of the year. We remember Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, when He was met by crowds of disciples who joyfully welcomed him to the holy city. As the palm branches are blessed today, we welcome Jesus into our lives, asking that He make them holy by His presence. Then, as we leave church today with our blessed palms, we will praise God with joy, for Christ has won victory over sin and death, winning for us our salvation.
The second collection today is for the Easter flowers. I ask for your generosity.
There will be one last opportunity for Confessions before Easter. Confessions will be heard on Wednesday, April 17 th form 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.
I invite all parishioners to come and celebrate with us the Sacred Triduum. These liturgies are the highlight of our Catholic-Christian Faith. The Sacred Triduum begins on Holy Thursday evening with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 P.M. Adoration, at the Altar of Repose, will take place until 11:00 P.M. in the chapel. The Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion will be on Good Friday at 3:00 P.M. The Divine Mercy Novena will begin following the Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. The Easter Vigil will begin at 8:00 P.M. on Holy Saturday evening. There will be no 5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass. Easter Sunday Masses will be at 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
The second collection next weekend will be for the Church roof.