HOLY MONDAY, April 18th
7:30AM – Holy Mass in Frackville.
HOLY TUESDAY, April 19th
10:00AM – Central Diocese Clergy Conference in Scranton.
4:00PM – Holy Mass of Chrism in St. Stanislaus Cathedral, Scranton, PA. — At the Holy Mass, which the bishop concelebrates with his presbyterium, and at which the oils are blessed, manifests the communion of the priests with their bishop. To show the unity of the presbyterium, the priests who concelebrate with the bishop come from different parts of the diocese.
HOLY THURSDAY, April 21st – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
The Mass of the Last Supper begins our three days of enacting the Easter mystery. In this rich celebration, we recall tonight the Passover meal that commemorates the liberation of Israel from Egypt, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus washing of the disciples’ feet.
6:00PM – Holy Mass in Shenandoah.
GOOD FRIDAY, April 22nd – The Lord’s Passion
According to the Church’s ancient tradition, the sacraments are not celebrated today or tomorrow. The celebration of the Lord’s passion takes place in the afternoon. The celebration consists of three parts: liturgy of the word, veneration of the cross, and Holy Communion. Fasting: all those of post-confirmation age are to fast TODAY limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals, with no snacking between meals. These regulations are recommended for healthy adults. Children under First Holy Communion age, the infirm, those on restrictive medication and the elderly are exempt from the obligation of fasting.
2:00PM – The Liturgy of the Good Friday with adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion in Shenandoah. Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be held until 6:00PM.
HOLY SATURDAY, April 23rd
On this day the Church waits at the Lord’s tomb, meditating on his suffering and death. The altar is left bare, and the Holy Mass is not celebrated. Today’s service is arranged in: a) a brief service of light; b) the liturgy of the word; c) blessing of water.
11:00AM – The Liturgy of the Blessing of Fire, Water and Paschal Candle in Shenandoah. After the Liturgy – blessing of Easter food (baskets)
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD — EASTER SUNDAY, April 24th
9:00AM – Easter procession. After Procession – Holy Mass – intention: for All Parishioners.