April 14: Holy Thursday
Commemorates the foot washing and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles.
Significance: The institution of Communion and the betrayal by Judas.
7:00 PM
Last Supper Celebration (Bilingual)
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April 15: Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
Significance: The arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus Christ.
10:00 AM – Outside
Stations of the Cross
11:00 AM (or Immediately after Stations of the Cross)
7 Last Words
12:00 PM (or After 7 Last Words)
Veneration of the Cross †
3:00 PM
Divine Mercy Novena
6:00 PM
Veneration of the Cross †
7:30 PM
Veneration of the Cross † (Español)
Close-up of "Crucifixion" by Bramantino, 1510, oil on panel, 372 x 270 cm.
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April 16: Holy Saturday
Commemorates Jesus' body resting in the tomb.
Significance: The Sabbath on which Jesus rested in the grave.
8:00 AM
Morning Prayer (Lauds)
Disciples at the scene of the entombment of Jesus after his crucifixion.
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April 16: Easter Vigil
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and his victory over sin and death.
Significance: Jesus rises from the dead before dawn, and the tomb is empty.
8:00 PM – Begins Outside
Easter Vigil (Bilingual)
The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, believed to be the burial place of Jesus.
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