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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. The liturgy has two parts: 1) commemoration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem with the blessing of palms and gospel reading; 2) proclamation of the Passion. The mood shifts dramatically. Acclaiming Jesus as King of the Jews gives way to his suffering and death, contrasting God’s constancy in Jesus and human inconsistency; God’s fidelity and human infidelity. 
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2nd Rite of Reconciliation in Holy Week—1 April 7:30pm

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation Rite 2 will be held at 7.30pm this Wednesday, 1 April. It comprises communal preparation and thanksgiving. Penitents approach a priest individually to confess their sins and receive absolution. Rite 2 expresses and witnesses to our shared faith in God’s merciful love. It is an opportunity to encourage and support one another in our shared experiences as sinners and saved. For Rite 2 to work well, penitents need to be succinct in confessing their sins. It is not the time for long lists of sins nor seeking advice. To this end, priests will stand to hear confessions. The confessionals will not be used. Please help make this liturgy an inspiring event.
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The Sacred Triduum—2-5 April

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The Sacred Triduum (“three days”) extends from the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday to Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. Its three major liturgies focus on different aspects of the Paschal Mystery (suffering, death and resurrection) of Christ.
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The Christian Initiation of Adults

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Please pray for Kirstie Craven, Kathryn Minotte, Breeze Morrison, Kevin Nellems, Jen-nifer Parkes, Chatchanok Stevens and David Stephens, who celebrate Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during the Easter Vigil Mass next Saturday evening, Mele Maea, Ulalei Matavano, Mark Riding, Ryan Thompson and Sione Tongia, all baptised in another Christian tradition, and Justin McSweeney, Shastin Steward and Ngo Thao Oyen Vu, who will celebrate Confirmation and Eucharist. We will honour them all at the Resurrection Party after Mass.
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Holy Week, Triduum & Easter

 Times and venues for the liturgies for Holy Week, the Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday are as follows. * LS stands for “Livestreamed”. DAY DATE TIME LITURGY VENUE Mon. 30 Mar. 7am Mass Church Tues. 31 Mar. 7am Mass Church 9.15am Wed. 1 Apr. 7am Mass Church 9.15am 7.30pm-8.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Thursday 2 Apr. No morning Masses 7.30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper ( *LS ) Church 9pm - 12pm Prayer at the Altar of Repose Hall Good Friday 3 Apr. 10am Stations of the Cross Church 11.15am-12.30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 3pm Celebration of Lord’s ...
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Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Holy Thursday 7.30pm (2 April)

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The Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins with presentation of the Sacred Oils consecrated by the Archbishop during the Chrism Mass. Washing of the Feet recalls the act of Jesus emphasizing the radical service required of his followers. Mass ends with the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the place of repose for veneration and personal prayer until midnight.
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Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: Good Friday 3pm (3 April)

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The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion has three parts. The Liturgy of the Word begins with the last of four poems from the Prophet Isaiah about a mysterious Suffering Servant whom Jesus embodies. The second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews presents Jesus as the High Priest who identifies with our humanity, particularly suffering. The Gospel is the Passion according to St John. The Liturgy of the Word ends with an extended Prayer of the Faithful. In the Veneration of the Cross, a large cross is carried through the church accompanied by a sung responsorial psalm. The congregation process to venerate it personally. In the final part, Holy Communion is distributed with hosts consecrated at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
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