The holiest week of the year. ​Take part in one or all of these liturgies and devotions as we travel to the hope of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
​Sunday, March 28

Holy week begins with Palm Sunday which recalls Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem as well as his suffering and death on the cross.  The liturgy begins in the courtyard with the blessing and distribution of the palms and a procession into the church.  The palm branch is an ancient symbol of victory.  Catholics often display their blessed palms, received this day, on a crucifix in their homes. Read more...

Chrism Mass
Monday, March 29

Archbishop Gomez blesses the sacred oils used by each parish for the year, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Triduum: ​
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Holy Thursday
​April 1

The one Mass on Holy Thursday that celebrates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.  The Gospel account of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, and asking us to do the same, is proclaimed.  This is followed by the Mandatum, a ritual washing of each other’s feet. After communion we process with the Blessed Sacrament from the church to the Altar of Repose in the Serra Center where the Blessed  Sacrament is placed.  There we are encouraged to spend some time in quiet prayer and adoration.
The Holy Oils, blessed by Archbishop Gomez at the Cathedral during Monday’s Chrism Mass, are presented to the parish community at the beginning of the Holy Thursday Mass. Read more..
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Celebration of the Lord’s Passion,
Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion
​Good Friday
​April 2

On Good Friday we commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The liturgy includes a beautiful musical presentation of St. John’s Gospel account of the passion and death of our Lord. The service also includes adoration of the cross and distribution of Holy Communion. Come and experience this moving experience! Read more..

The Great Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Saturday, April 3

The Easter Vigil is celebrated at the center of the Sacred Triduum and is called the “night of nights.”  It is the heart of Christianity and of our Church. It is Easter! Read more...

Easter Sunday​
April 4

Alleluia! Dying, Christ destroyed our death; rising, he restored our life. He will come again in glory! Alleluia!
We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and the promise of our own eternal life. Come to Easter Sunday Mass ready to be renewed! Read more...
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