Readings for Apr 1-7, from the Word among us
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord:
Is. 50:4-7; Ps. 22;
Phil. 2:6-11;
Mk. 14:1–15:47
Jesus, I am amazed at your love. Your mercy leaves me at a loss for words. All I can say is, ”Thank you!”
(p. 67).
Monday of Holy Week: Is. 42:1-7; Ps. 27; Jn. 12:1-11
Jesus, thank you for loving me! Help me to love the people around me just as you did (p. 68).
Tuesday of Holy Week: Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 71; Jn. 13:21-33, 36-38
Jesus, thank you for your victory on the cross. Fill me with confidence and hope in you (p. 69).
Wednesday of Holy Week: Is. 50:4-9; Ps. 69; Mt. 26:14-25
Jesus, show me how your death has brought me life. I want to take hold of all your grace as I prepare to enter the holiest days of the year. Help me to experience the power of your resurrection in my life today (p. 70).
Holy (Maundy) Thursday: Ex. 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps. 116; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Jn. 13:1-15
Jesus, you are the Lamb of God. I don’t want to stop at being cleansed by your blood. I want to be nourished deeply and transformed as I receive your very life within me! (p. 71).
Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord: Is. 52:13–53:12; Ps. 31; Heb. 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn. 18:1–19:42
Jesus, you are our great high priest. I come before your throne today with confidence, knowing that I will receive mercy and find grace to help me live in your love (p. 72).
Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil: Gn. 1:1–2:2; Ps. 104; Gn. 22:1-18; Ps. 16; Ex. 14:15–15:1; Ex. 15:1-6, 17-18; Is. 54:5-14; Ps. 30; Is. 55:1-11; Is. 12:2-6; Bar. 3:9-15, 32–4:4;
Ps. 19; Ez. 36:16-28; Ps. 42, 43; Rom. 6:3-11; Ps. 118; Mk. 16:1-8
“Christ is risen indeed!” (p. 73).
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Holy Week & Easter Masses
Holy Thursday… April 5 at 6 P.M. – Mass & Washing of the Feet
















Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday - April 6, 2012 - 8 A.M. until 2 P.M.
Everyone in the parish community is invited to participate!
As an adorer you spend time with Jesus in prayerful adoration during which you may recite your favorite prayers, make the Stations of the Cross; read the Passion narration from Mark; pray a rosary; or simply sit, keeping Jesus company as you would a dear friend.
The following schedule has been created in order to have continuous adoration. If possible, please participate at the time shown on the schedule, according to the first letter of your last name.
Additionally, Father Xaviour told us Thursday evening that the church will be open for adoration between 8 A.M. and 7:30 P.M.
8:00 AM -8:30 AM - A-B 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM - C
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM - D-E 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM - F-G
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM - H-J 10:30 – 11:00 AM - K-L
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM - M-N 11:30 AM – 12 NOON - O-P
12 NOON – 12:30 PM - Q-R 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM - S
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM - T 1:30 PM – 2: 00 PM - V-Z
Good Friday… April 6 at 6 P.M.
Mass & Reading of the Passion & Veneration of the Cross


Holy Saturday… April 7 at 5 P.M. – Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
Robert’s Point Park… April 8 at 7 A.M. – Sunrise Service
St. Joseph Church… April 8 at 9 A.M. & 11 A.M.
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