Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am
Weekday
Tuesday: 8:00am
and all First Fridays
Confession Times
Saturday: 3:00pm to 3:45pm
or by Appointment
Holy Hour
Saturday: 3:00 - 4:00pm
A Note From
Rev. Joe Koyickal
Come and Celebrate the Holy week this Lent
As we continue our Lenten journey under the theme “Returning Home to the Father: Renew, Reconcile, & Rejoice,” I would like to warmly invite every member of our parish family to take part in the sacred celebrations of Holy Week, especially the three most important days of our faith: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, & the Easter Vigil.
Sometimes it is easy to come only for Easter Sunday, when we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection. But the beauty & meaning of Easter become much deeper when we journey with the Lord through these holy days that lead up to it. These three days, often called the Sacred Triduum (Sacred three days), are really one great celebration of the mystery of our salvation.
On Holy Thursday, we remember the gift of the Eucharist & the priesthood at the Last Supper. Jesus gathers His disciples around the table & shows us that love is expressed in humble service. It is a beautiful moment for us to renew our love for the Eucharist & our commitment to serve one another.
On Good Friday, we stand at the foot of the Cross. In silence & prayer, we remember the depth of God’s love revealed through the suffering & sacrifice of Christ. It is a powerful day to reconcile our hearts with God, reflecting on how deeply we are loved & forgiven.
Then, on Holy Saturday evening, we gather for the Easter Vigil, the most solemn & joyful liturgy of the entire Church year. Beginning in darkness at the Easter Fire, & moving into the light of the Resurrection, we celebrate Christ’s victory over sin & death. It is a time to truly rejoice, because Christ is alive & brings us new life here & now!
I encourage you & your families to come & experience these beautiful celebrations. A postcard with the dates & times for all the Holy Week services in our three parishes has been sent out as a reminder & invitation. Please consider making time to participate in these sacred liturgies.
Walking with Jesus through these holy days helps us return home to the Father, allowing our hearts to be renewed, reconciled, & filled with the joy of Easter. May this Holy Week be a time of grace & blessing for all of us. I look forward to praying & celebrating with you.
Blessings of Peace and Joy Always!
Fr. Joe
