04/04/2026
Today, April 4, is Holy Saturday.
At 12:00 Noon in the narthex, all are invited to bring a basket of their own goodies for the Blessing of the Easter Food, a tradition that dates back to 12th-century Poland.
There is no 5 pm Mass on this Saturday; the Solemn Easter Vigil Mass will start at 8:00 pm. This beautiful and joyous service begins in the dark. At a fire outside, the Paschal candle is lit and brought into the church, and from it smaller candles are lit, one by one — until the entire church is glowing from the light of the congregation's candles.
Special readings and music mark this liturgy, which features the full choir along with organ, timpani, and bells. The Gloria is sung; the Exsultet is proclaimed; and we renew our baptismal promises. We again sing “Alleluia!”
This year during the Easter Vigil, we are blessed to be welcoming three individuals into our community with Sacraments of Initiation. Join us for this special celebration!
To join us online, please use the Zoom link for the Saturday Vigil Mass on our website.