Holy Week celebrates some of the most dramatic liturgies of the entire Church year. It all begins this weekend, Palm Sunday. Jesus is welcomed by the crowds throwing branches as he triumphantly enters Jerusalem. Little do many know, He entered Jerusalem to die. His steps of hope are also steps to His crucifixion. Just a few days later, many who welcomed Him are now shouting the ever haunting words, “Crucify Him crucify Him . . .” Holy Week does not simply represent a past history, but is a living reality. In our own experiences, we often move from death to life, operate with clarity then confusion, and certainty to doubt. This tells the story of Holy Week in our own lives. I want to personally invite everyone to participate in all the events that are taking place this week. Holy Thursday (sometimes referred to as Maundy Thursday) Mass of the Lord’s supper will be at 7:00 pm. The church will remain open until 11:00 PM for private prayer. On Good Friday, the Solomon service begins at 3:00 pm and at 6:30 pm there will stations of the cross followed by a communion service for those who may not have been able to make the 3 pm service or would like to come and pray the Stations of the Cross. Holy Saturday there are 3 food blessings scheduled (11 am, 12 noon, and 1:00 pm). On Saturday, The Easter vigil will begin at 7 PM. Remember, there is NO 4 PM MASS ON HOLY SATURDAY. Easter Sunday morning will be a Polish Mass beginning at 8:00 AM with the traditional solemn Easter procession. Mass in English will be at it’s usual time, 11:30 AM. I welcome everyone to join in all that you can as we remember these most solemn moments in the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ. From the entire parish staff, we wish each of you a blessed Easter. Fr. Roach
