Sunday Readings
Palm Sunday of the Lord's PassionProcession with Palms – Luke 19:28-40
Reading 1 – Isaiah 50:4-7
Psalm – Psalm 22:8-24
Reading 2 – Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel – Luke 22:14 – 23:56
Gospel Reflection
“I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me.” (Luke 22:34) How many times have you heard someone make a disparaging comment about Jesus or our Catholic faith? How did you react? Do you remain quiet not to cause a disturbance? Or, do you remain quiet because you believe people will think negatively about you? Pray for the courage to speak up and enter into a respectful dialogue when the opportunity arises.
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week and leads to the celebration of the Sacred Paschal Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. Please join us for the holiest week of the Church's year.Palm Sunday - April 14
- Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm
- Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am & 5:30pm
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:00 am Mass in the Parish Hall
- Palm Sunday Procession will begin in the church parking lot at the 11:00 am Mass
- Mass at 6:45 am and 8:30 am
- Mass at 6:45 am and 8:30 am
- Eucharistic Adoration from 6:00 – 9:00 pm in the Church
- Confessions from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in the Church
- Mass at 6:45 am and 8:30 am
- 8:30 am Morning Prayer
- 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
- Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 – 11:30 pm followed by a closing prayer
- 8:30 am Morning Prayer
- 12:00 noon Ecumenical Good Friday Service at St. Mary’s
- 3:30 PM Living Stations of the Cross
- 7:00 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion & Death
- 8:30 am Morning Prayer
- 10:00 am Blessing of the Easter Baskets
- 7:30 pm Easter Vigil
- 7:30 am Mass in Church
- 9:00 am Masses in Church & Parish Hall
- 11:00 am Masses in Church & Parish Hall
Living Stations of the Cross
Children of all ages and teens are needed for The Living Stations of the Cross which will be held on Good Friday (April 19th) at 3:30 pm. There will be one rehearsal on Monday, April 15th at 6:00 pm in the church. There are plenty of speaking and non-speaking roles available. This is a very memorable way to teach your children the meaning of Holy Week and Easter! There is a sign-up sheet in the sacristy. Please contact Lisa Powers with any questions (LisaRThomas@aol.com or 617-823-1834).Holy Week in 3 Minutes!
Why do Catholics wave palms on Palm Sunday, wash each other’s feet on Holy Thursday, or kiss the cross on Good Friday? In a brand new version of the classic video (with a bonus extra minute -- because there’s a lot going on this week!), Busted Halo explains the significance of the final week we spend preparing for Easter.Parish Lenten Service Project
Every year for the last 3 years at St. Mary's, during Lent, we've hosted a Lenten meal packaging project with an organization called Rise Against Hunger. They are affiliated with Catholic Relief Services. Thank you to all the volunteers who participated this year. You can view the photos from this year's event last Saturday, April 6th