Once again I quote the Ordo  (the official guide for Catholic worship).  It says: "Since Christ accomplished His work of human redemption and of the perfect glorification of God, principally through His Paschal mystery, in which by dying He has destroyed our death, and by rising, restored our life, the sacred Paschal Triduum of the Passion and Resurrection of the Lord shines forth as the high point of the entire liturgical year."  The passage concludes by indicating the preeminence that Sunday has in the week and the Easter Triduum has in the liturgical year.

It is clearly stated in the Ordo how important it is for the Faithful to come together to celebrate ALL the liturgies of the Triduum as far as their health and state in life will allow.  If you have not made it a priority in your life to participate in the whole of the Triduum, I pray this year you will.  The blessings for your life and faith and for the community of faith, will be great.

Please note that we will NOT have a public recitation of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday so as to not detract from the primary liturgy of the day at 6:30 p.m.  Anyone who wants to come early (6:00 p.m.) on Friday can pray together the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on the first day of the Divine Mercy Novena.  All are welcome to come to church ANYTIME during the Triduum to pray the Stations or any other prayers on your own.

I offer the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Good Friday at the following times:  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Please also be encouraged to stay after the Holy Thursday Mass and spend some time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or return to do so during the night.  If you need the code to enter the church after 10:00 p.m., please note that it is 5-3-1 on the keypad on the left front door of church.