🌿 Your Ultimate Guide to Holy Week & Easter:🐣

We are officially entering the holiest week of the year, and we are so excited to walk this journey with you! From the waving of palms to the glory of the Easter Vigil, here is everything you need to know to plan your week.

Pro Tip: Grab your calendar (or your phone) and bookmark this post—you won’t want to miss these moments!

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🌿 Weekend Kickoff: Passion/Palm Sunday (March 28–29)

We begin the journey where it all started—with celebration!

We will be distributing palms at all Masses this weekend. Don’t miss your last chance to receive this powerful symbol of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.

• Saturday Confessions: 2:30–3:00 PM in the Church. This is your last opportunity for Confession before Easter!

• Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM

• Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM & 5:30 PM

🐰 EASTER EGG HUNT! 🐰

Calling all kids ages 12 and under! Join us on Sunday, March 29, from 10:30–11:00 AM on the front lawn. It’s going to be a hopping good time!
📢 Don’t forget to bring your own basket!

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✝️ The Sacred Triduum: Walking with Jesus (April 2–4)

Thursday, April 2 – Holy Thursday

The night of the Last Supper.

• 9:00 AM: Morning Prayer – Seton Chapel (Note: No Morning Mass today.)

• 7:00 PM: Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Church

• 8:30 PM: Solemn Adoration – Seton Chapel

• 10:00 PM: Night Prayer – Seton Chapel

Friday, April 3 – Good Friday

A solemn day of reflection.

• 9:00 AM: Morning Prayer – Seton Chapel (No Morning Mass.)

• 3:00 PM: Stations of the Cross led by our Youth Ministry – Church

• 7:00 PM: Solemn Celebration of the Passion of Our Lord, Jesus Christ – Church

Saturday, April 4 – Holy Saturday

Waiting at the tomb… and then, the light!

• 9:00 AM: Morning Prayer – Seton Chapel

• 9:30 AM: Blessing of Easter Food – Seton Chapel

• (Note: There is no 4:00 PM Mass today.)

• 7:00 PM: The Great Easter Vigil – Church (Celebrated by Fr. Jim Kiesel)
  This is the mother of all liturgies. Come celebrate the first Mass of Easter in the dark transitioning to glorious light!

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🌸 Easter Sunday – April 5: He Is Risen! 🌸

Celebrate the Resurrection with us! Please note the slight change in schedule as we rejoice in the Lord’s victory.

• 7:30 AM: Mass – Church (Fr. Larry Johnson) Silent Mass

• 9:00 AM: Mass – Church (Fr. Jim Kiesel) Reign Down

• 9:00 AM: Mass – Seton Chapel (Fr. Lou Martin) Rise Up

• 11:15 AM: Mass – Church (Fr. Jim Kiesel) Featuring Organist, Cantor, Choir & Brass!

• ⚠️ Note: There will be no 5:30 PM Mass on Easter Sunday.

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📝 A Few Important Notes for the Week After

Parish Office Hours:
The office will be closed on Easter Monday (April 6) and Easter Tuesday (April 7) to give our staff a well-deserved rest.
The office will re-open Wednesday & Thursday (April 8–9) from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

Morning Mass:
We will celebrate 9:00 AM Morning Mass in the Church from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10.

Eucharistic Adoration:
There will be no Eucharistic Adoration during the week following Easter Sunday.

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We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your family! Whether you are joining us for the solemn silence of Good Friday, the fire of the Easter Vigil, or the joyful noise of Easter morning, you are welcome here.