ST. PATRICK

OF HEATHERDOWNS

4201 Heatherdowns Blvd

Toledo OH 43614

419-381-1540

Vigil of Passion (Palm) Saturday, March 27
Mass at 4:30 p.m.

Passion (Palm) Sunday, March 28
Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Monday of Holy Week, March 29
Masses at 7:00 and 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday of Holy Week, March 30
Masses at 7:00 and 8:45 a.m.
Chrism Mass (at Rosary Cathedral) at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday of Holy Week, March 31
Masses at 7:00 and 8:45 a.m.

Holy Thursday, April 1
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m.

Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel until 11:00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 2
Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 1:30 p.m.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 3
Easter Egg Hunt and Roll 11 to 1 p.m.

Blessing of Easter Foods at 1:00 p.m.

Solemn Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 4
Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. at St. John's Jesuit High School

The Easter Triduum

The season of Lent ends without ceremony and rather unnoticeably on Holy Thursday during late afternoon. The Church now calls us to celebrate the great "Easter Triduum" or "The Three Days" which begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday and ends with Easter Sunday evening. During these three days, it is not only important to experience the liturgy of the Triduum, but to celebrate its rituals and symbols.

Holy Thursday

The worship space is cleared of the Lenten purple and the Easter celebration begins. Tonight, the Church remembers the institution of the Eucharist and Priesthood. Tonight, the church is reminded of Christ's commandment of love and service through the ritual of the washing of feet. The liturgy ends with the procession of the Eucharist to a separate area for the keeping of vigil.

Good Friday

This is the only day of the year when Mass is not celebrated. The Church's Celebration of the Lord's Passion consists of the reading of the Lord's Passion, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion. The stark and simple character of the liturgy speaks for itself. We remember Christ's death, celebrating it in light of His Resurrection.

 
Holy Saturday

The Easter Vigil is the high point of the liturgical year. The evening begins in darkness which is soon pierced by the light of the new fire and the Easter Candle.   The Church proclaims that Christ is risen in the words of the Exsultet.  The stories of salvation are proclaimed to the faithful as well as to those who will be initiated this very night.  The Alleluia returns for the first time in over 40 days while the church is adorned with banners and the scent of spring flowers.  The sacraments of initiation are celebrated with the new members of the Church who join for the first time with the entire community gathered to share in the Eucharist.

Easter Sunday

The Church celebrates the risen Lord and renews its own baptismal promise. The season of Easter begins this day and continues for 50 days culminating in the Celebration of Pentecost.