Holy Week 2023
Parish Holy Week Quick Links
Our Lady of Hope | Resurrection | St. Catherine Labouré | St. Paul of the Cross
Holy Week is one of the most important times of the year for Christians worldwide. It is a time when we come together to remember the events that led up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday, and it is a time of reflection, fasting, and prayer.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On this day, we carry palm branches as a symbol of Jesus’ arrival in the city. The story of Palm Sunday is found in all four of the Gospels, and it is a reminder of the hope and excitement that the people of Jerusalem felt as they welcomed Jesus into the city.
Maundy Thursday is the day Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples. This meal is where Jesus instituted the sacrament of the Eucharist, which is still an important part of Christian worship today. Maundy Thursday is also the day when Judas betrayed Jesus, which marks the beginning of his trial and crucifixion.
Good Friday is when Jesus was crucified and died on the cross. It is a solemn day of reflection and mourning as we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Many of our churches hold special services on Good Friday, which include prayers, hymns, and readings from the Bible.
Holy Saturday is a day of waiting and anticipation. It is the day when Jesus lay in the tomb, and it is a time when we reflect on his death and what it means for us. In some churches, Holy Saturday is a time for baptisms and confirmations, as new Christians are welcomed into the faith.
Easter Sunday is the most important day of the Holy Week, and it is the day we celebrate Jesus' resurrection. It is a day of joy and hope as we remember that Jesus conquered death and gave us eternal life. Many churches hold sunrise services on Easter Sunday when we sing hymns, pray, and celebrate.
Holy Week is a time for us to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us and reflect on God's love and grace for all of his children. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and an opportunity to deepen our faith and relationship with God.
Our Lady of Hope Parish
Holy Thursday Masses (April 6)
6:00 PM - St. Valentine Church*
(Live Streamed)7:00 PM - Nativity Church*
*Both St. Valentine Church & Nativity Church will remain open after Mass until 11:00 PM for Private Prayer
Good Friday Services (April 7)
Noon - Living Stations of the Cross (MMA Students) - St. Gabriel Church
1:30 PM - Liturgy of the Word/Veneration of the Cross - St. Gabriel Church
1:30 PM - Liturgy of the Word/Veneration of the Cross - St. Germaine Church
7:30 PM - Tenebrae Service - St. Gabriel Church
Holy Saturday-Blessing of the Baskets (April 8)
Noon - St. Gabriel, Nativity & St. Valentine Churches
Easter Vigil Mass (April 8)
8:30 PM - St. Valentine Church (Live Streamed)
Easter Sunday Masses (April 9)
7:30 AM - St. Germaine Church
9:00 AM - St. Gabriel Church
9:00 AM - Nativity Church
10:30 AM - St. Germaine Church
10:30 AM - St. Valentine Church
11:00 AM - St. Gabriel Church
Noon - Nativity Church (Added Mass for Easter)
Resurrection Parish
Holy Thursday (April 6)
7:00 PM until Midnight - Mass of the Lord’s Supper | Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Visits to the Repository - St. Thomas More Church
8:30 PM until Midnight - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | Visits to the Repository - St. John Capistran Church
Good Friday (April 7)
12:00 PM - Stations of the Cross - St. Thomas More Church
12:30 PM - Stations of the Cross - St. John Capistran Church
1:00 PM - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - St. Thomas More Church
1:30 PM - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - St. John Capistran Church
8:00 PM - Tenebrae Service - St. John Capistran Church
Holy Saturday (April 8)
11:30 AM - Blessing of the Food Baskets - St. John Capistran Church
8:30 PM - Easter Vigil - St. Thomas More Church
Easter Sunday Masses (April 9)
8:00 AM - St. Thomas More Church
9:00 AM - St. John Capistran Church
9:30 AM - St. Thomas More Church
11:00 AM - St. John Capistran Church
11:30 AM - St. Thomas More Church
St. Catherine Labouré Parish
Holy Thursday (April 6)
7:00 PM - Mass of the Lord's Supper - St. Joan & St. Louise
Churches will be open for Eucharistic devotion until midnight
Good Friday (April 7)
Noon - Stations of the Cross - St. Louise Church
1:30 PM - Good Friday Liturgy - St. Joan & St. Louise Churches
3:30 PM - Divine Mercy Chaplet - St. Joan and St. Louise Churches
7:00 PM - Stations with Veneration of the Cross - St. Joan & St. Louise Churches
Holy Saturday (April 8)
10:00 AM - Blessing of Easter Baskets - St. Joan Church
11:00 AM - Blessing of Easter Baskets - St. Louise Church
8:30 PM - Easter Vigil Mass - St. Louise Church
Easter Sunday Masses (April 9)
8:00 AM - St. Joan Church
8:00 AM - St. Louise Church
10:00 AM - St. Joan Church
10:00 AM - St. Louise Church & Gym
Noon - St. Joan Church
Noon - St. Louise Church & Gym
There is no 4:30 PM Mass on Easter Sunday
St. Paul of the Cross Parish
Holy Thursday (April 6)
6:30 PM - Mass of the Lord's Supper - St. Anne Church
Saint Anne and Saint Winifred churches will remain open until midnight for quiet Eucharistic devotion.
Good Friday (April 7)
1:30 PM - Liturgy of the Lord's Passion in St. Anne Church
6:30 PM - Stations & Veneration of the Cross in St. Winifred Church
Holy Saturday (April 8)
11:00 - 11:45 AM - Confessions in St. Anne Church
12:30 PM - Blessing of Easter Baskets in St. Anne Church
8:30 PM - Easter Vigil Mass in St. Anne Church
Easter Sunday Masses (April 9)
8:00 AM - St. Anne Church
10:00 AM - St. Anne Church
11:30 AM - St. Winifred Church
6:00 PM - St. Anne Church