Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. The Mass commemorates the actual “Palm Sunday” events in its unique introductory rites which include the blessing of palm branches, and the proclamation of a gospel account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. This typically takes place at the entrance to the church, or may even take a simple form with … Continue reading 25/3/12 – Approaching Holy Week and the Easter Triduum
Category: Easter Triduum
Today brings to a conclusion the great celebration of the Easter Triduum. Once the sun set on Thursday, we entered into this celebration with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The second part of this three-day celebration took place on Friday afternoon with the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. Finally, we resumed our celebration on … Continue reading 24/4/11 – The Easter Triduum
Holy Week begins next Sunday. As Easter is fast approaching, here are a few reminders about our upcoming celebrations: For the first time this year, Bishop Anthony will celebrate the Second Form of the Sacrament of Penance in each deanery. The Holroyd deanery celebration is this Thursday 14 April at 7:30 pm at St. Patrick’s … Continue reading 10/4/11 – Holy Week
As we have now entered Holy Week, here are a few reminders about our celebrations: The parish Reconciliation Service will be celebrated on Tuesday 30 March at 7:30 p.m. Like last year, readers for the Easter Triduum will have a preparation workshop afterwards. The Diocesan Chrism Mass is on at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday … Continue reading 28/3/10 – Holy Week
The Blessed Sacrament is carried through the church in procession, led by a cross-bearer and accompanied by candles and incense, to the place of reposition in a chapel suitably decorated for the occasion... From the Roman Missal for Holy Thursday On Holy Thursday evening, we are required to do something that does not occur at … Continue reading 5/4/09 – Altar of Repose
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