"The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:
- Mass of the Lord's Supper
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
- Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord"
Source: www.usccb.org
The Parish Office will be closed from noon on Thursday, April 18 through Monday, April 22. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 23.
ALTARS OF REPOSE
On Holy Thursday, after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, many churches remain open to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, temporarily placed on Altars of Repose away from the sanctuaries. The faithful can visit and pray until midnight, reenacting the actions of the apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane, to whom Jesus said, “Remain here and keep watch with me!”
OLHOC's ALTAR OF REPOSE will be located in the Fr. Martin Hall (formerly social hall). Please come visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and keep watch for a little while. Please use the door by the Parish Office.
On Holy Thursday, after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, many churches remain open to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, temporarily placed on Altars of Repose away from the sanctuaries. The faithful can visit and pray until midnight, reenacting the actions of the apostles in the Garden of Gethsemane, to whom Jesus said, “Remain here and keep watch with me!”
OLHOC's ALTAR OF REPOSE will be located in the Fr. Martin Hall (formerly social hall). Please come visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and keep watch for a little while. Please use the door by the Parish Office.
HOLY THURSDAY YOUTH PILGRIMAGE
Youth in EDGE (middle school) and Life Teen (High School), join us on Holy Thursday to journey & keep watch together as we visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament placed on the Altars of Repose in our neighboring parishes.
This pilgrimage is a great way for our youth to keep watch, to keep the night sacred, and to participate in the traditions of our Catholic faith. Sign up so we are assured of enough drivers, and also complete the Youth form below. Participating adults/drivers, please complete the Adult forms below.
Two Other Reminders:
- OLHOC's Community Outreach Committee feeds the hungry this Holy Thursday at Shepherd's Table prior to the Mass of the Lord's Supper. Help is always welcome. Please pray for those less fortunate than ourselves.
- The praying of the Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday, April 19 leading to Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28. Join us at the church or at home every day at 3 pm.
