Dear Parishioners,
As we enter into the sacred days of Holy Week, we invite you to journey with us in prayer and reflection. May this be a time of grace, drawing us closer to Christ’s passion, death, and glorious resurrection.
Join us as we commemorate the Paschal Mystery through the liturgies of Holy Week:
Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00pm
Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 7pm
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil: 8:15pm
Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord: 6:30am, 7:30am (Passionist Chapel), 8am, 10am, 10:05am (gym), 12pm.
Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 7pm
Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil: 8:15pm
Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord: 6:30am, 7:30am (Passionist Chapel), 8am, 10am, 10:05am (gym), 12pm.
Come and enter into the mystery of our salvation, walking with Christ from the Cross to the empty tomb. Below are further opportunities of prayer to enter more deeply into the Triduum. May His love and mercy fill your hearts this Easter season.
Blessings and Peace,
St. Clare of Assisi Clergy & Staff
Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer
Each morning of the Triduum, instead of morning Mass, we will be participating the Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer.
Morning Prayer: 8:30am
Chrism Mass
In the morning, the bishop with priests from across the diocese, bless of the sacred oils used in the sacraments throughout the year during a Mass called the Chrism Mass. Priests also renew their ordination promises, emphasizing their service to the Church.
Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica: 10:00am
Mass of the Lord's Supper & Seven Church Pilgrimage
This evening liturgy recalls Jesus instituting the Eucharist and the priesthood at the Last Supper. The Washing of the Feet reminds us of Christ’s call to serve. The Mass concludes with the transfer of the Eucharist to the altar of repose, where we are invited to keep watch in prayer, recalling Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The Seven Churches Pilgrimage is a Holy Thursday tradition in which Catholics visit seven different churches to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. This practice commemorates Jesus' journey on the night of His Passion, from the Last Supper to His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:00pm
Altar of Repose: Following 7pm Mass til Midnight
For a map of STL Altars for Seven Church Pilgrimage, Click Here.
Good Friday
This is a solemn day of prayer and fasting, we reflect on Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation.
Morning Prayer
Each morning of the Triduum, instead of morning Mass, we will be participating the Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer.
Morning Prayer: 8:30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
It is an essential element of our faith to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a year, but it benefits our souls to receive this grace on the day that Jesus died to deliver that forgiveness to us. Confession is a beautiful way to prepare your soul for the glory of Easter.
Confession: 12pm-4pm
Stations of the Cross
At the hour of Jesus' death, we gather as a parish to pray the stations of the cross. This a practice of walking through the movements of the carrying of the cross and ultimately, Jesus' crucifixion and death.
Stations of the Cross: 3pm
Good Friday Service
Good Friday is a solemn day of prayer, fasting, and reflection on Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation. It is the only day of the year when Mass is not celebrated. Instead, the Church gathers for the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, which consists of three parts: Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, and reception of Holy Communion that was consecrated during the Holy Thursday Mass.
Good Friday Service: 7pm
Other Opportunities
The Sunday following Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday as a Church. Many participate in the Divine Mercy Novena in order to receive, and intercede for others to receive, the endless mercy God wishes to offer us, especially in this holy season. For more information, click here.
Teens of the parish are invited to a free, special opportunity to reflect and comfort our suffering Lord through a Desert Day Retreat beginning at the Passionist Chapel and ending at St. Clare Church. Contact Gabby at youthministry@saintclareofassisi.org to register.
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer
Each morning of the Triduum, instead of morning Mass, we will be participating the Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer.
Morning Prayer: 9am
Family Festivities
Join us for some family fun!
Family Breakfast- 9:00-11:00am
Easter Chalk Drawing- 10:15am-11:00am
Egg Hunt- Starts at 11am
Vigil Mass
The Church waits in silence at Christ’s tomb, anticipating His Resurrection. The Easter Vigil is the most solemn and beautiful liturgy of the year, beginning in darkness and illuminated by the Easter fire and Paschal candle. This Mass includes.
- The Service of Light, where the faithful receive candles to represent Christ’s victory over darkness
- The Liturgy of the Word, recounting salvation history.
- The Liturgy of Baptism, where new Catholics receive the sacraments of initiation.
- The Liturgy of the Eucharist, where we joyfully celebrate Christ’s Resurrection.
Vigil Mass: 8:15am
Easter Sunday
With joyful hearts, we proclaim, “Alleluia!” Christ has risen! Easter Sunday Masses celebrate the victory of life over death.
Easter Sunday Mass Times: 6:30am, 7:30am (Passionist Chapel), 8am, 10am, 10:05am (gym), 12pm.
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