Hello friends,
We gather again virtually to celebrate Holy Week. Thursday April 9th, is Holy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus had His last meal with His followers before He died on the Cross. At this meal, He Instituted the Holy Eucharist and the Priesthood.
This day is also referred to as Maundy Thursday. Maundy comes from the Latin word "mandatum" which means "mandate" or "command." "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34.
At the end of the meal, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples as a sign and example of humility and love. In modern times, the foot-washing ceremony is an important call for all people that they too should be willing to serve others. "Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them." - John 13:16-17
Although we can't actually wash feet this year, we must do so in other ways, especially by our care and concern for one another!
Here is our Holy Thursday Schedule:
Livestream Tenebrae (This is the praying of the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours) – 9:00 am in church (church is locked)
Church Open - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Livestream Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:00 pm in church (church is locked)
Celebrant – Father Michael
Church Open - 9:00 pm - Midnight (There is no Repository this year. The Holy Eucharist will be placed back in the Tabernacle. You are welcome to visit).
Livestreams - Facebook.com/StColumbaHJ
Additional Note - We will offer the Blessing of Easter Food on Holy Saturday from 12:00 - 12:30 pm - Drive-In - Stay in your car, please! - In front of Rectory.
God bless you! We are praying for you!
