Today is the feast of St Barnabas, which (before the Gregorian calendar reform) used to be the date of the summer solstice, and the longest day in the year. There was an old rhyme:
'Barnaby bright,
The longest day and the shortest night.'
(Image: Bodleian MS. Douce 12, f. 6v)
EASTER EVE and DAY - Please join us!
The Great Vigil of Easter - March 30 at 7:00 pm
Easter Day Solemn Mass - March 31 at 11:00 am
Easter Vespers and Benediction - March 31 at 4:00 pm
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Tonight, Thursday, March 28, the Sacred Triduum begins with the Maundy Mass at 7:00 pm. The Watch at the Altar of Repose follows the mass, and Tenebrae II will be sung at 10:00 pm. Please join us.
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On Holy Wednesday, March 27, at 7:00 pm, we have the first of three Tenebraes. These offices of the Triduum are prayed the night before. Tenebrae II is at 10:00 pm on Maundy Thursday, and the Tenebrae III is at 7:00 pm on Good Friday.
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Do not leave me to the will of my foes, O Lord, for false witnesses rise up against me and they breathe out violence. On Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, and Holy Wednesday, mass is at 12:00 noon.
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We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, for by your holy cross you have saved the world. This Friday, March 22, is the final Stations of the Cross and Benediction this Lent. Join us at 6:30 pm.
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This Sunday, March 24, is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. Join us for the Liturgy of the Palms and Solemn Mass at 11:00 am. Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!
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Today the church celebrates Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop. He devised the liturgies that we observe during Holy Week as he sought to welcome pilgrims to Jerusalem. Mass is said daily at 12:00 noon. St. Cyril, pray for us!
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Holy Week begins this coming Sunday, but before that we have the Feast of Saint Joseph. Join us this Tuesday, March 19, as we celebrate the day with a Solemn Mass with choir at 7:00 pm. Saint Joseph, pray for us!
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