Tenebrae
March 30, 2021
May our time in the desert bring us closer to the image of Christ
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Join us on Holy Saturday Morning at 6:00 a.m. (not 6:30 am) in the Cathedral for Tenebrae. Tenebrae, Latin for ‘darkness’, is an ancient prayer of the Church offered in the darkness of early morning. The meaning of the ceremony helps us understand that the glory of the Son of God was obscured and, so to say, eclipsed, by the ignominies He endured during His Passion. He, the Light of the world, powerful in word and work, Who but a few days ago was proclaimed King by the citizens of Jerusalem, is now robbed of all his honors. He is, says Isaiah, the Man of sorrows, a leper. He is, says the royal prophet, a worm of the earth, and no man. He is, as He says of himself, an object of shame even to his own disciples. This desertion on the part of His apostles and disciples is expressed by the candles being extinguished, one after the other. But Jesus, our Light, though despised and hidden, is not extinguished. This is signified by the candle which is momentarily placed on the altar; it symbolizes our Redeemer suffering and dying on Calvary. In order to express His burial, the candle is hidden behind the altar; its light disappears. A confused noise is heard in the house of God, where all is now darkness. This noise and gloom express the convulsions of nature when Jesus expired on the cross: the earth shook, the rocks were split, the dead came forth from their tombs. But the candle suddenly reappears; its light is as fair as ever. The noise is hushed, and homage is paid to the Conqueror of death. Please join us for Tenebrae on Holy Saturday Morning and participate in the ancient prayer of the Church offered in English.
Announcements
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE:
Holy Thursday:
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - Cathedral-8:00 am
Mass of the Lord’s Supper—Cathedral—7:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration until 12:00 Midnight
Night Prayer (Compline)—Cathedral—11:30 pm
Good Friday:
**Day of Fast and Abstinence**
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - Cathedral—8:00 am
Good Friday Devotions—Cathedral—12:30 pm
Confessions—Cathedral - 1:00—2:30 pm
Good Friday Services - Cathedral- 3:30 pm (Latin),
7:00 pm (English/Bishop Vasa),
7:30 pm (Spanish) - Becker Ctr.
Holy Saturday:
**Day of Fast and Abstinence until sundown**
Tenebrae-Cathedral-6:00 am
Morning Prayer (Lauds) - Cathedral—8:00 am
*NO Confessions scheduled
NO 4:30 or 6:30 pm Masses on this day
Easter Vigil Mass w/Bishop Vasa —Cathedral—7:30 pm
Reminder: This is the last Pastor’s Notes as we have resumed the distribution of the bulletin.
Parish Finances in the Age of Covid
As you all know, these are hard times for all parishes in terms of finances. Even though we are “shut down,” the bills keep coming in and salaries have to be paid. For those of you who have been giving a little extra each week/month, I really appreciate your generosity. For those of you who are unable to come to Mass, please consider giving on-line or the good old-fashioned way, by mail. Thank you and God bless you. Learn more »
Fiscal Year to Date:
Income: N/A
In the black: N/A
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