Holy Saturday, March 22
GRACE
Prayer
The Church calls the Easter Vigil the "Mother of all Vigils." It begins with a service that proclaims Christ as the Light that pierces the darkness in our world, continues with accounts of salvation history from Scripture, includes the initiation of new members and renewal of baptismal promises for members, and ends with the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Please join us this holy night in prayer.
| Holy Saturday, March 22 |
12:00pm
8:00pm
9:30pm |
Blessing of Easter Foods
(no private reconciliation today)
Easter Vigil Mass
Reception following Mass |
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Readings:
Genesis 22:1-18; Exodus 14:15-15:1;
Isaiah 54:5-14; Is 55:1-11;
Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4;
Ezekiel 36:16-17, 18-28;
Romans 6:3-11
Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
Our Elect are receiving Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist tonight at the Vigil. Our candidates who have already been baptized are being received fully into the Catholic Church this evening, receiving Confirmation and First Eucharist. |
Fasting
As you prepare for your family and/or friends' Easter gathering this weekend do not let this preparation get in the way of you focusing on your spiritual life including celebrating the resurrection of our Lord at one of the Easter liturgies.
Almsgiving
Return with favor to the Lord your treasures in celebration of the dying and rising of Jesus Christ.
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