Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.
This is Jesus' invitation to discipleship in Matthew 11:28-30.
Father Patrick M. Crino, Pastor
2023 Easter Season
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Triduum
The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The 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.
Following are St. Thomas' scheduled 2023 Triduum events: -
Holy Thursday, April 6
No morning Mass allowed
We recall in tender fashion what the Lord did for us the night before He died.
Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00 PM (This Mass will be lived streamed.)
Parish Choir
Celebration includes:
Washing of the Feet
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Procession with the Blessed Sacrament from the church to the chapel. Adoration follows immediately in the chapel for an hour.
Good Friday, April 7
No Mass allowed today
Fasting - ages 18 to 59
Abstinence - beginning age 14
The Way of the Cross
2:30 PM
Celebration of the Lord's Passion
3:00 PM (This commemoration will be live streamed.)
This service includes:
- Reading of St. John's Passion
- Veneration of the Cross
- Holy Communion
Celebration of the Lord's Passion
7:00 PM
Acclamation Choir
This service includes:- Singing of St. John's Passion
- Veneration of the Cross
- Holy Communion
Those who elect to remember this solemn day at home may also access Fr. Callistus' previously recorded Way of the Cross and/or Deacon Ed Sheffer's Come Walk. Both are viewable here.
Holy Saturday, April 8
Blessing of Easter Food
NOON
Church
There will be no confessions 4:15 - 4:45 PM this day.
Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
7:00 PM (This Mass serves as an Easter Sunday Mass; it will be live streamed.)
Parish Choir
This service includes:
- Service of Light
- Liturgy of The Word
- Blessing of Easter Water
- Reception of Converts
- Renewal of Baptismal Vows
- Celebration of The Eucharist
Easter Sunday, April 9
Masses
7:30 AM
Celebrant: Fr. Callistus Iyorember
Song Leader/congregational singing
9:30 AM (This Mass will be live streamed.)
Celebrant: Fr. Patrick Cino
Acclamation Choir
11:30 AM
Celebrant: Fr. Ken Wolfe
Parish Choir
1:30 PM
Celebrant: Msgr. John Lyons
Song Leader
(protocols Mass; masks required)
5:00 PM
Celebrant: Fr. Callistus Iyorember
Laudate Choir -
Triduum Outdoor Holy Eucharist Distribution
Holy Thursday - none
Good Friday - none
Holy Saturday - none
Easter Sunday - For those who view online either the Saturday 7:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass OR 9:30 AM Easter Mass, Holy Eucharist will be distributed in the Parish Courtyard from 4:00 - 4:30 PM.