Dear Saint Hedwig family:
Easter gives us new life and a new beginning. Death, sin, and destruction are overcome by the suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus. There is new hope. No matter what happens we can start over again. All is not lost. God forgives our sins and makes good our mistakes. Sure, we fall and we fail, but there are always second chances. The Resurrection gives us the grace to start all over again. We celebrate Easter once a year, but every Sunday we celebrate the Resurrection. In fact, every day is a new beginning. Like you, I have had bad days, but the dawn of a new day brings a fresh start. I can leave the past behind and move forward with faith, hope and love.
With much love and care,
Fr. Quan Tran
Holy Week
Holy Thursday – April 2
Morning Prayer 8:30 AM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM (Church),
followed by procession of the Blessed Sacrament into Quinn Hall
(Overnight Adoration until Friday 8:00 AM)
Visitation of Seven Churches (see next section)
Good Friday – April 3
Morning Prayer 8:30 AM
Stations of the Cross 2:00 PM
Lord’s Passion 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM:
Liturgy of the Word
Veneration of the Cross
Holy Communion
Soup and bread will be served by the Knights of Columbus at 4:30 PM in Quinn Hall.
Easter Masses
Holy Saturday – April 4
Morning Prayer 8:30 AM
Solemn Easter Vigil 8:00 PM
No scheduled confessions on Holy Saturday
Easter Sunday – April 5
All Masses will be held in the in church only (no overflow Mass).
6:00 AM Sunrise Mass, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, & 12:00 PM
No Evening Masses
Please prayerfully consider attending the Easter Vigil, 6:00 AM Sunrise, or 12:00 PM Masses
Due to increased attendance and limited seating, we strongly encourage parishioners to consider attending the 8:00 PM Saturday Easter Vigil, or the 6:00 AM Sunrise, or 12:00 PM Sunday Masses if possible. The 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses are expected to be the most highly attended, and seating will be very limited.
We especially and prayerfully invite you to attend the 8:00 PM Easter Vigil, the most sacred and ancient liturgy of the Church year. The Vigil begins with the blessing of the fire and candlelight procession, followed by readings that trace salvation history from the Old Testament to the proclamation of the Resurrection. On this holy night, we joyfully welcome new members into the Church through the Sacraments of Initiation and renew our own baptismal promises.
The Easter Vigil is the first Mass of Easter and the fullest celebration of the Paschal Mystery, as we rejoice in Christ’s victory of light over darkness and death. Please note that this is the only Mass featuring music by the St. Hedwig Adult Choir.
We look forward to celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord with you. Alleluia!
You’re invited to participate!
Hosted by parishes throughout the Diocese of Orange, After Holy Thursday Mass & Adoration at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, continue to six other churches throughout the night to pray and meditate on the Lord’s Passion. Bring a friend or family member to take part in this special tradition. For a list of participating parishes in the Diocese of Orange, please visit: www.rcbo.org/participating-parishes/.