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Holy Thursday, March 20
HUMILITY

The Mass on Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus.  At this time Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and told them that they should wash one another's feet.

Prayer
Attend the 7:00 pm Mass and worship God.  Come to adoration in the chapel after Mass or during the night.

Holy Thursday, March 20
7:00pm Mass of our Lord's Supper
  Followed by all night adoration 
  in chapel, 8:30pm - 12:00am,
  see sign-up on chapel door.


Readings:
Exodus 12:1-8,11-14;
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 
Gospel: John 13:1-15

TRIDUUM:
The Triduum or "Three Days" begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday and ends on the evening of Easter Sunday.  Although this time period encompasses four days, the days are counted in a more ancient way from sunset of one day to sunset the next making three days.

Fasting
Make this a holy day.  Fast from activities that cause you to miss this Liturgy tonight.

Almsgiving
Just as Jesus washed the feet of the apostles, be a servant to someone who needs you.

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