Holy Thursday 2013

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Holy Thursday Mass

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Holy Thursday Morning Prayer

Holy Thursday

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Father Tim and Father Dominic participated in the washing of the feet ritual at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday evening. In the Church, the ritual dates back to the 12th century. In those days the Pope washed the feet of 12 sub-deacons after his Mass and of 13 poor men after his dinner, according to Catholic Encyclopedia. The practice celebrates the way that Jesus washed the feet of his 12 apostles before the Last Supper.

Holy Week Schedule

Monday, April 18
Mass 8 a.m.
Confessions 8:30 to 9 a.m.—6:30 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19
Mass 8 a.m.
Confessions 8:30 to 9 a.m.—6:30 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20
Mass 8 a.m.—7 p.m.
Adoration 8:30 a.m.
Benediction 6:30 p.m.
Confessions 8:30 to 9 a.m.—6:30 to 7 p.m.

Holy Thursday, April 21
Morning Prayer 8 a.m.
Mass of the Last Supper 7 p.m.

Good Friday, April 22
Solemn Liturgy 3 p.m.
Living Stations of the Cross 7 p.m.

Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer 8 a.m.
Easter Vigil 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday
Sunrise Mass 6:30 a.m. Parish Field
(PLEASE BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR)
Masses 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Holy Week observances

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Easter Sunday, 9:30: This is the celebration of Jesus' resurrection on the third day after his crucifixion. St. Raphael Church was filled to capacity. Some worshipers even stood in the Narthex.

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Saturday Vigil: The observance is the first celebration of the Eucharist during the Easter season. The Paschal candle is lighted from an Easter fire in front of the church. The candle symbolizes Christ as the light of the world and His presence in the midst of His people.

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Good Friday: The fast day solemnly commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death on the cross.

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Holy Thursday: The feast solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist. It is the oldest of the Holy Week observances, and includes the Washing of the Feet, a ceremony that follows Jesus' example when he washed the feet of the Disciples after the Last Supper.

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Palm Sunday: The feast marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Palms are distributed to parishioners at St. Raphael.