Easter

9.30am Mass

[No morning Mass; no Samoan Stations this year]
Day 1 of the Triduum continues
10am Stations of the Cross at lower carpark
11am – 12pm Sacrament of Reconciliation available in the church (2 priests)
3pm Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at School COLA
Includes the scriptural reflection on the Lord’s Passion, the solemn intercessions,
veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion for those excluded and marginalised.
Collection for the Christian Shrines in the Holy Land taken at both liturgies
5pm – 6pm Sacrament of Reconciliation available in the church (2 priests)
Day 2 of the Triduum begins at sunset

[No morning Mass]
Day 2 of the Triduum continues
On Holy Saturday, the church waits in silence at the tomb of Jesus, grieving and lamenting.
According to the ancient tradition of the Church, Mass is not celebrated today.
11am – 12pm Sacrament of Reconciliation available in the church (1 priest)
[No 5pm Vigil Mass]
Day 3 of the Triduum begins at sunset

The Easter Vigil begins in darkness in anticipation of the resurrection of Jesus, which occurred early on Sunday – the first day of the week.
Includes the Easter Proclamation, five Scripture readings, and blessing of the Easter Water with loads of joy, music and song.
This year we will also be fully initiating adults who have journeyed with the parish over the past year.
Some will be baptised, confirmed and share Holy Communion; others (who have already been baptised) will be confirmed and receive the Eucharist for the first time.