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Lent
Holy Thursday, April 21, 2011
 As Catholics on Holy Thursday Evening we enter into the Triduum, the three day celebration of the passion, death and resurrection of our savior Jesus Christ which comes to its glorious conclusion at the Easter Vigil. It is the most solemn period of the liturgical year for Christians.
The Triduum is filled with passion, the richness of God’s Word and powerful symbolic gestures that touch our hearts.
Holy Thursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist, the establishment of the priesthood and the call to humble service mandated by our baptism. The gesture of the washing of the feet by the celebrant is called the “mandatum” (mandate), the call for all of us to wash the feet of others, to lay down our lives in service. The washing of the feet, which remembers Jesus’ deep love for His disciples, is not so much a “reenactment” as it is a call to service for all of us. A number of people of various ages and backgrounds in our parish community will be asked to participant in having their feet washed at the liturgy. This is both an honor and challenge to be asked. If asked to participate, please respond in the affirmative.
We will likewise be inviting people to spend time in prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in the church until midnight on that evening. Please be sure to sign up for one hour in prayer for that evening. Continue reading Holy Week
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may fast on one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
HOLY THURSDAY
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
April 21, 2011
Time: 8PM
Following Mass, there will be
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament
Until 12 midnight
GOOD FRIDAY
April 22, 2011
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
3PM
Living Stations
12 noon & 8PM
HOLY SATURDAY
Apri123, 2011
Blessing of food: 12 noon
Vigil Mass: 8PM
EASTER SUNDAY
April 24, 2011
8AM, lOAM & 12PM
(No 5PM Sunday Mass)
Come join us on Friday, March 11th at 6:30-8:30pm for our Family Lenten Evening. Create your own Crown of Thorns with your family and bring Lent Home! We will also have other craft activities and Stations of the Cross. It’s an evening for the whole family, whether you are a family of one or more. Please see the flyers in the Gathering Area for more information or to sign up; call the office at 973-584-1101 and speak with Moira. We hope to see you there.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent.
Fasting is to observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted only if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
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