Lent/Easter Liturgical Celebrations

LENT

Stations of the Cross will be said every Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the main church.

Easter Collection: At all our Easter Masses, our only collection will be to support the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. On behalf of all of our priests, thank you in advance for your generosity.

CELEBRATIONS OF HOLY WEEK AND THE SACRED TRIDUUM

Saturday, April 4:
8:15 a.m. Morning Mass
3:30 p.m. Confessions
4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sunday, April 5 (Palm Sunday):
7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. Masses
(palms will be distributed at all Masses)

Monday, April 6:
7:30 a.m. Morning Mass

Tuesday, April 7:
7:30 a.m. Morning Mass
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Confessions

Wednesday, April 8:
7:30 a.m. Morning Mass
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Confessions

Thursday, April 9 (Holy Thursday):
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service
7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Friday, April 10 (Good Friday):
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service
12:00 noon Children’s Stations of the Cross
3:00 p.m. Adult Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Services

Saturday, April 11 (Holy Saturday):
8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Confessions
7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil

Sunday, April 12 (Easter Sunday):
7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 a.m. Masses

EASTER COLLECTION
At the Easter Vigil and all the Masses on Easter, the one collection to be taken up will be directed entirely for the health and retirement needs of the priests serving the Archdiocese of Boston. Your continued generosity is most needed and appreciated. Thank you!

Easter Flowers in memory may be found in the bulletin

To all the Parishioners of St. Mary’s,
We ask God’s
Grace, Light , Hope and Peace
Be with you and
Those you hold in your heart
During this Holiest of Seasons.

Father Brian Manning, Pastor
Father Matthew Westcott, Parochial Vicar
Rosemary Lonborg , Director of Religious Education
Jane Kuklis, Director of Religious Education & Pastoral Associate
& Our Pastoral, Professional and Support Staffs

THE EUCHARIST: ORIGINS IN JEWISH AND EARLY CHRISTIAN PRACTICE
The Scituate Affiliate of Voice of the Faithful invites you to a talk by Ronald DuBois, Ph.D. entitled “The Eucharist: Origins in Jewish and Early Christian Practice” on Thursday, April 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center. Starting with early stories of the Eucharist, Ron will trace some of the history that has led to the Eucharistic services we have today. He will also look at some of the ancient Jewish practices of Shabbat and Synagogue worship that were a part of Jesus’ history. The conclusions Ron draws may lead to a deeper, more reverent celebration of the Eucharist by contemporary Christians. Ron holds a Master’s degree in Theology from Maryknoll Seminary in New York and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from St. Louis University. He is an elected member of the National Representative Council and the Board of Trustees of Voice of the Faithful and a member of The Paulist Center in Boston. Join us for an interesting evening!

Interfaith Good Friday Service:
The Scituate Clergy Association will be offering the Annual Good Friday Service of “the Last Words of Jesus” on Good Friday this year at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The Service is from Noon until 3 PM. Perhaps you may be able to attend only part of the service. Please join our town community in hearing the last words of Jesus, reflecting upon them and praying about them.