Liturgies and events at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church of Manchester for Holy Week and Easter 2017

One of the earliest known depictions of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus (Rabbula Gospel illuminated manuscript, 6th century)

Below is a list of liturgies and events at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church of Manchester, located at 210 West Main Street, for Holy Week and Easter 2017:

PALM SUNDAY, April 9

• Masses at 8:30 am and 10:30 am (with Vigil Mass Saturday evening, April 8 at 5:00 pm)
• Outdoor procession with palms at the beginning of 10:30 am Mass (weather permitting)

HOLY THURSDAY, April 13

• 7:30 pm – The Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins at 7:30 pm.
• Following Mass on Holy Thursday, we are invited to “Watch and Pray with Jesus,” recalling his Agony in the Garden.
• This time of prayer will begin immediately following Holy Thursday Mass and continue until 11:00 pm.
• 11:00 pm – Holy Thursday night, we will gather to pray Night Prayer (Compline) from the Liturgy of the Hours.

GOOD FRIDAY, April 14

• 12:00 noon – Stations of the Cross (the Via Dolorosa)
• 3:00 pm – Service for Friday of the Passion of the Lord

HOLY SATURDAY, April 15

• 1:00 pm – Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets

EASTER VIGIL, April 15

• 9:00 pm – Mass for “The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night” begins after sundown.

EASTER SUNDAY MORNING, April 16

• 8:30 am and 10:30 am – Easter Morning Masses of the Resurrection of the Lord

Questions? Contact St Mary Roman Catholic Church at 734-428-8811.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.