The Sacred Triduum
Holy Week 2025 Schedule
List of Services
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The Holiest of WeeksList Item 1
Holy Week, the final week of Lent, is a period of solemn reflection for Christians, commemorating the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, starting with Palm Sunday and culminating on Easter Sunday.
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Palm Sunday: April 12-13List Item 3
Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where he was greeted by crowds waving palm branches and shouting "Hosanna".
Masses: 4:00 PM Vigil, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM.
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Holy Thursday: April 17List Item 2
Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a meal with his disciples and established the sacrament of the Eucharist. The evening also commemorates Jesus washing the feet of the twelve apostles, symbolizing humility and service as a model for Christians to serve one another.
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:00 PM
Adoration until 11:00 PM
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Good Friday: April 18
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, a day of fasting and reflection for Christians. A significant part of the service involves the adoration or veneration of the Cross, where the congregation is invited to reverence the symbol of Christ's sacrifice.
Stations of the Cross: 12:00 PM
The Lord's Passion: 7:00 PM
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Holy Saturday: April 19th
The Easter Vigil is celebrated after sunset on Holy Saturday and continues into the early hours of Easter Sunday. It is considered the most important liturgical event of the Christian calendar and marks the beginning of the Easter season.
The vigil begins with the Service of Light, where a fire is blessed and a Paschal candle is lit, symbolizing Christ as the light of the world.
The vigil includes an extended Liturgy of the Word, featuring multiple Old and New Testament readings, and the Liturgy of Baptism, where people are baptized and confirmed into the Church.
Vigil Mass: 8:00 PM
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Easter Sunday: April 20th
On Easter Sunday, the Church celebrates the resurrection of Christ from the dead, a victory over death and sin, offering hope and the promise of eternal life to those who believe.
Masses: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM.