Saint Max Church

Holy Week

Holy Week Schedule 2024

PASCHAL TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday, March 28
8:30 AM Morning Prayer (Lauds)
Confessions following Morning Prayer
No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the day on Holy Thursday
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper* (Following the example of Christ who washed the feet of His Apostles and as directed in the rubrics found in the Roman Missal, Fr. Jim will wash the feet of 12 preselected parishioners who represent the people of God.)
11:45 PM Night Prayer (Compline)
Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues in the gym throughout the night. Enter via the complex doors. Sign up if you can cover a specific hour here.

GOOD FRIDAY, March 29
8:30 AM Morning Prayer (Lauds)
Confessions following Morning Prayer
2:00 PM Stations of the Cross 
3:00 PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion 
The Cross will remain at the foot of the sanctuary for all to adore until after Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM Stations of the Cross 
Adoration of the Cross continues in the chapel throughout the night.

HOLY SATURDAY, March 30
8:30 AM Morning Prayer (Lauds) with Preparation Rites for the Elect
Confessions following Morning Prayer
9:15 AM Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
9:00 PM The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night* 

*Incense used.


EASTER SUNDAY, March 31
9:00 AM  Mass in Church*
9:00 AM Mass in Gym
11:30 AM  Mass in Church*
11:30 AM Mass in Gym

*Incense used. One chalice of the Precious Blood will be available for those with a gluten intolerance.

Sign up your family to share a smile, pass out a worship aid, and be the welcoming face of St. Max at one of our upcoming Holy Week liturgies and Easter Sunday Masses. It’s as easy as coming 1/2 hour early, and families of all sizes and ages are welcome to serve together. Sign up here.