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Holy Week & Easter

“He has been raised from the dead” – Matthew 28:7 ✝️
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As we journey through the beauty of Holy Week, we are reminded that at the center of it all is Jesus Christ—His love, His sacrifice, and His promise of new life ✝️

From the joyful cries of Palm Sunday 🌿, to the quiet reverence of Holy Thursday 🍞, the sorrow of Good Friday, and the radiant joy of the Resurrection 🌅—we have walked together through the heart of our faith.

Each Mass, prayer, and celebration has been a moment to encounter Him more deeply.

The photos shared here capture more than events—they reflect a living, loving community gathered in Christ ❤️ A parish family standing together at the Cross, and rejoicing in the hope of the empty tomb.

If you weren’t able to join us this Holy Week, please know this: you were missed, and you are always welcome here 💜. Our doors and hearts remain open to you—whether for Mass, prayer, service, or fellowship.
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We invite you to be part of all that is still to come—upcoming liturgies, parish events, ministries, and moments of community 🙏 There is a place for you here.
Come as you are. Walk with us. Grow with us in Christ.
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 He is risen. He is truly risen.
Alleluia! ✨
 


Easter Sunday

He is risen! He is truly risen!
Alleluia! 🌅✨


Today, we celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death—the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and life over the grave ✝️
The empty tomb is not just a moment in history—it is a promise for us all. In Christ, all things are made new. His Resurrection brings us joy, renewal, and unshakable hope.

Whether you have walked closely through Holy Week or are joining us today, we rejoice that you are here 🤍 You belong. You are welcome.

Come and celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with us—at Mass, in community, and in the life of our parish 🙏

Let your heart be filled with hope. Let your life reflect His love.

Alleluia! ✨
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Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil

On this holy night, we gather in darkness, waiting in hope 🕯️✨

The Easter Vigil is the most sacred night of the year—a beautiful journey from darkness into light, from silence into joyful proclamation.

As the new fire is kindled and the light of Christ spreads, we are reminded that no darkness can overcome His love ✝️

We listen to the story of salvation, welcome new members into the Church, and rejoice as we proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus.

If you have never experienced the Easter Vigil, you are especially invited ❤️ Come and witness the beauty, the mystery, and the joy of this night. Come and celebrate the light of Christ that shines in every heart.

Together, we proclaim: He is risen! Alleluia! 🌅

Good Friday

On this Good Friday, we stand at the foot of the Cross ✝️

In silence, in sorrow, and in awe, we remember the depth of Jesus’ love—a love poured out completely for each one of us. He carries the weight of our sins, our pain, and our brokenness, and offers us mercy in return.

“There is no greater love than this…”

Today is not only a day of mourning, but a day of profound hope.
Even in the darkness, God is at work—bringing redemption, healing, and new life.

If your heart is heavy, if you are searching, if you feel distant—know that Jesus meets you here 💜 You are not alone.
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Come and rest at the foot of the Cross. Come and receive His mercy and love.

Stations of the Cross

On this Good Friday, we walk with Jesus along the Way of the Cross ✝️

Step by step, we follow Him—from His condemnation to His crucifixion and burial—entering into the depth of His suffering and love.

n each station, we see not only His pain, but His unwavering mercy poured out for the world.

This is a journey of reflection, prayer, and compassion—a chance to bring our own
​burdens, struggles, and intentions as we walk beside Him 🙏

Whether you have prayed the Stations many times or are experiencing them for the first time, you are warmly invited 💙 Come and walk with Jesus.

Come and be drawn into His love, a love that never abandons us.

Holy Thursday

​On this Holy Thursday, we gather with Jesus at the table of the Last Supper 🍞🍷✝️

In this sacred moment, He gives us the gift of Himself in the Eucharist and shows us the depth of His love through humble service—washing the feet of His disciples and calling us to do the same.

“Love one another as I have loved you.”

Tonight, we are invited not only to remember, but to enter into His love—to receive Him, to be nourished by His presence, and to become His hands and heart in the world ❤️

Whether you have been with us often or are returning after some time away, you are welcome here 💜

Come and sit at the table of the Lord. Come and be renewed by His love.

Palm Sunday


​On this Palm Sunday, we joyfully welcome Jesus into our hearts, just as the crowds once welcomed Him into Jerusalem 🌿✝️

“Hosanna!” they cried—praising the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Yet even in this moment of celebration, we know that Jesus enters not as a worldly king, but as our humble Savior—full of love, mercy, and peace.

Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, a sacred journey where we walk closely with Him—from the joy of His welcome, through the sorrow of the Cross, and toward the glory of the Resurrection.
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As we hold our palms and lift our voices in praise, may we also open our hearts more fully to Jesus. May we follow Him not only in moments of joy, but in faith, trust, and love through every step of the journey 🙏

Whether you are joining us today or returning after some time away, know that you are always welcome here ❤️ Come and walk with us this Holy Week. Come and encounter the love of Christ.
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Hosanna in the highest! 🌿✨

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  • Connect
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    • Mass & Devotional Schedule
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      • Anointing the Sick
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    • Religious Education
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  • Parish Schools
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    • Ministers of Care
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  • Parish Life
    • Lent
    • St. Patrick’s Annual Party
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