Lenten / Holy Week Offerings
A SEASON OF CONVERSION… A TIME OF FREEDOM
THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM
The word “TRIDUUM,” the celebration of the Lord’s passion, death and rising, means “three days.” In the biblical keeping of time, great days of celebration begin on the evening before the feast. Thus, the Triduum begins on Holy Thursday evening and ends with the liturgical celebrations on Easter Sunday.
Because the celebration of the Paschal Triduum – in its entirety- is the most important liturgical expression of our faith and because it is most important to celebrate as one community, please consider joining us for all three days.
Holy Week Worship Schedule
THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday, March 28
Mass of the Lord’s Supper – *7:00 p.m. (Live streamed)
Good Friday, March 29
Seven Last Words Ecumenical Service- *12:00 noon
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and Death – *3:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, March 30
Easter Vigil, March 30- *8.00 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
Mass of the Resurrection, March 31 – *10:00 am • 12:00 pm
*Live streamed. Visit our YouTube Channel to join us online. www.youtube.com/thepaulistcenter
Service and Stewardship
Emergency Food Pantry
In addition to the food that community members bring in, the Paulist Center teams up with the Greater Boston Food Bank to collect additional food for a nominal fee. Three volunteer shoppers make weekly visits.
The food pantry is located on the first floor, two doors down from the reception area. There, four volunteers spend one and one-half hours on Tuesday afternoons
(1:00 – 2:30pm) distributing food that three different volunteers have previously shelved and bagged. We give out bags of groceries that feed over 500 people a month.
Please contact Raoul Vincent at karlenevincent@gmail.com for more information on how to get involved.
Wednesday Night Supper Club
Every Wednesday night in the Paulist Center auditorium since 1969, at least 25 volunteers serve a hot, delicious,
dignified, sit-down meal for our neighbors who are hungry.
Funding comes from a variety of individuals and groups, including Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger.
If you are interested in becoming a cook, contact Emily Hankle, ekayhankle@gmail.com. To arrange for a group to volunteer, contact the Supper Club Team.
Individuals looking for more information or to volunteer with set-up, serving, or clean-up can contact Jeff Buckley, da_red_dogg@hotmail.com, but know that it is also fine for an individual to just pop in to help any week without pre-arranging a visit.
Prayer of the Community
O Christ, we began our Lenten journey with the sign of ashes, reminding us that this is no ordinary walk. Strengthen our desire to be free of all that keeps us from following you – the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Guide our steps and help us to return to you with our whole being.
IN YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, HEAR US!
O Christ, division among the political and religious leaders of your day eventually led to your crucifixion. As discord continues to escalate in our world, our country, and our Church, help us to remember that you gave your life for ALL people. Empower us to be your loving presence for one another.
IN YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, HEAR US!
O Christ, at the Last Supper you washed the feet of your disciples and instructed them to go and do likewise. Help us to be your loving hands, serving all those in need with humility and joy.
IN YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, HEAR US!
O Christ, who in Gethsemane faced your approaching passion and death alone, be with those suffering from physical or mental illness, anxiety, fear, grief, hunger, and poverty, especially those who suffer alone. Equip us to be your balm of compassion, healing, and love.
IN YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, HEAR US!
O Christ, who died that we may have life, bind up the wounds of your broken world. Strengthen us to be conduits of your grace and mercy and vessels of your light and peace.
IN YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, HEAR US!
O Christ, as we move one step closer to the promise of your light, help us to see that suffering and death are never the end, but the way to the fullness of life in you. With your help, may we find new meaning in the Easter that awaits us all.
AMEN.