Lent and Easter Schedule

Stations of the Cross 

This tradition goes back to the Middle Ages. European pilgrims would travel to the Holy Land to walk the same steps as Jesus did in his final hours. The idea of having stations to represent each part of Jesus’ journey came into practice for those who could not travel to the Holy Land themselves.

Each Friday night during Lent we offer the devotion of Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm in the church. This devotion is followed by a simple soup and bread supper* served by our families from our youth and family faith formation program. Donations accepted at the soup supper will go to Rocklin & Loomis Kids In Need. Each week features a different approach to the Stations.   You are invited to experience them all!
March 4:  Mystery of the Cross - Praying the Stations with Pope Francis, presented by Thursday PM Bible Study
March 11:  By His Cross, Stations for Young Catholics and Their Families, presented by Youth & Family Faith
March 18:  Walk with Me the Way of the Cross, presented by Moments of Grace
March 25:  Stations of the Cross for Today’s Disciples, presented by Youth & Young Adult Ministry
April 1:  Mary, the Mother of Jesus, presented by Ladies Guild
April 8:  Shadow Stations, presented by Middle School students (*there will be a Fish Fry in place of the soup & bread supper.  RSVPs are required for that dinner)

Triduum

The liturgical season of Triduum begins with Thursday evening and ends with Easter.  It is ONE celebration spread across three days.  The three days of Triduum ( Triduum is Latin for "three days") are counted using the Jewish way of keeping time: from sunset to sunset.  Whether you regularly attend with us or will join us only during this season, we encourage you to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds and spend this most special season in prayer and praise with your parish community.  We look forward to celebrating with you!

Holy Thursday
Thursday, Apr. 14, 2022
7:00 PM


"You call me 'teacher' and 'master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do." ( John 13:13-15)

Good Friday
Friday, Apr. 15, 2022
3:00 PM

At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. ( Mark 15:33)

Holy Saturday
Saturday, Apr. 16, 2022
Easter Vigil
8:00 PM


Join in the Easter Vigil celebration to help welcome the Elect and Candidates who have been preparing throughout the year to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.

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Easter

"...Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." ( Matthew 28:5-6)

Easter is the most important Christian celebration: the belief that Jesus was resurrected from the dead following his crucifixion. The liturgical season of Easter immediately follows the Triduum and ends at Pentecost.

Easter Sunday
 
Easter Sunday Masses, April 17, 2022
7:00 AM   (Livestreamed also)
9:00 AM 
11:00 AM 
5:00 PM