A word from our Holy Father:

"The Easter Triduum, which the Church now prepares to celebrate, invites us to share in the mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection. These days are the heart of the liturgical year. On Holy Thursday the Church recalls the Last Supper. At the Chrism Mass, the Bishop and his priests renew their priestly promises and the sacramental oils are blessed. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper commemorates Jesus’ institution of the sacrament of his Body and Blood and his commandment that we should love one another. On Good Friday, we ponder the mystery of sin as we listen to the account of the Lord’s passion and venerate the wood of his Cross. Holy Saturday, a day of silence and prayer, prepares for the joy of the Easter Vigil, when the light of Christ dispels all darkness, and the saving power of his Paschal Mystery is communicated in the sacrament of Baptism."

I hope you will be able to join us for the Sacred Triduum.  Our Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper begins at 7 pm.  On Good Friday we will recall the Lord's Passion at 3 pm and at 7 pm.  The Easter Vigil begins at 8 pm on Saturday.  Our Easter Masses are at 6:30, 8, 9:30, 11:30 am and at 5:30 pm.  Be sure to come and bring a friend.

Please be sure to visit the rest of our website and print out our Holy Week Schedule.  I hope and pray that this week will be a "mini-retreat" for you and your family.

In His Peace,

Fr. Bill

(Scenes from Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo, and Rome with Fr. Eva)