Holy Week 2019
The three great ceremonies of this sacred time are the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Thursday night, the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday afternoon, and the Easter Vigil on Saturday night.
All Catholics are strongly urged to attend and participate in these ceremonies, so central to our Faith.
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion 14th April
Cathedral Vigil Mass - 5.30pm
Carmelite Monastery - 7.00am
Cathedral Solemn Mass, 9.00am preceded by the Blessing of Palms and Procession to the Church.
(Please assemble in front of the Cathedral;
all welcome to bring a palm or evergreen)
Monday 15th April
Chrism Mass - Blessing of the Oils. 7.00pm
Tuesday 16th April
8.00am Mass
Wednesday 17th April
8.00am Mass
Sacrament of Reconciliation 4.30pm - 5.30pm
The Sacred Triduum:
The Great Three Days
Holy Thursday 18th April
Sacrament of Reconciliation 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Washing of the Feet - 7.00pm
Procession to the Altar of Repose and Adoration till 10pm.
Good Friday 19th April
Office of Readings and Morning Prayers - 9.00am
Stations of the Cross - 10.00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation 11.00am - 12noon
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 3.00pm
Holy Saturday 20th April
Office of Readings and Morning Prayers - 9.00am
Sacrament of Reconciliation 12 Noon
Easter Vigil Mass; The Blessing of the New Fire and Paschal Candle; The Solemn Liturgy of the Easter Vigil and Renewal of Baptismal Promises. (Assembly inside the Cathedral) - 7.00pm
Easter Sunday 21st April
Mass Carmelite Monastery - 7.00am
Mass Dunoon - 8.30am
Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection Cathedral 9.00am
Renewal of Baptismal Promises.
NB: There will be no Mass on Sunday evening.