Holy Cross Announces Holy Week and Easter Services

Holy Cross is planning Holy Week and Easter services over the next several days.

March 25 Lenten Reconciliation Service 8 p.m., Lower Chapel Gathering/Baptismal Space In preparation for Easter, celebrate God's unconditional forgiveness in a service of prayer, scripture, song, and reflection, including an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with one of several priests from the Jesuit community.

March 28 Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper Holy Thursday, 7 p.m., beginning on the Lower Chapel Gathering/Baptismal Space The Easter Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper which celebrates the institution of the Eucharist, the institution of the priesthood, and Christ's command to practice charity based on his washing of the disciples' feet. March 29 Good Friday Celebration of the Lord's Passion, 3 p.m., Mary Chapel On the second day of the Easter Triduum, the Christian community gathers to hear Christ's Passion, to venerate the cross, and to share in Communion from the previous day's Mass of the Lord's Supper.

March 30 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, 8 p.m., beginning outside on Chapel Plaza The Easter Triduum reaches its culmination in the Easter Vigil as Christians gather to kindle the new fire, to hear the scripture stories of God's redemptive action in history, to bless the baptismal water, and to celebrate a festive Eucharist.

March 31 Easter Sunday Mass, 9 a.m., Mary Chapel All are invited to join in the celebration of Easter Sunday Mass.

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