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contact: Kathleen Hohl, 414-769-3494, hohlk@archmil.org
Roman Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will celebrate Holy Week beginning Palm Sunday, April 9. Below are the Holy Week schedules of Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba and background information on the Lenten season. A comprehensive list of activities throughout the 10-county archdiocese is available by opening the PDF at the bottom of this page.
Archbishop Dolan has prepared a series of messages for Lent and Easter, which are available at these links:
Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan's Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday, April 9 - Mass at Milwaukee Juvenile Detention Center, 10201 Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa - 10:30 a.m.
Monday, April 10 - Penance Service at St. Monica Parish, 160 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 11 - Mass of the Chrism at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee - 7:30 p.m.
Holy Thursday, April 13 - Mass of the Lord's Supper - Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee - 7 p.m.
Good Friday, April 14 - Celebration of the Lord's Passion - Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee - 12:15 p.m.
Good Friday, April 14 - Milwaukee South Side Stations of the Cross - Begins at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 2114 W. Mitchell St.; Ends at St. Anthony Parish, 1711 S. 9th St. - 3:15 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 15 - Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee - 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 16 - Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee - 8 a.m.
Easter Sunday, April 16 - Mass at St. Eugene Parish, 7600 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point - 11 a.m.
Auxiliary Bishop RIchard J. Sklba's Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday, April 9 - Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee - 7:45 a.m.
Tuesday, April 11 - Mass of the Chrism at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee - 7:30 p.m.
Holy Thursday, April 13 - Mass of the Lord’s Supper at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, 2490 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee - 7:30 p.m.
Good Friday, April 14 - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at St. Richard Parish, 1503 Grand Ave, Racine - 1 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 15 - Easter Vigil at Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, 2490 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee - 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 16 - Mass at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 734 Glenview Ave., Wauwatosa - 11 a.m.
Lent Information
Ash Wednesday – March 1
Lent began on Ash Wednesday, March 1, with the marking of the forehead with blessed ashes made from the palms and branches used the previous Palm Sunday. These ashes serve as a visible reminder of the Lenten emphasis on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These three aspects of Lent are meant to prepare the Christian for the celebration of the Lord's resurrection on Easter.
Lent
Lent is the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that Christians observe in preparation for the celebration of Easter. This year the season began on March 1 with Ash Wednesday and continues until Holy Thursday, April 13. The word "Lent" comes from the Middle English word "lenten" which meant "springtime." Lent is the Church's spring - a time for renewal and a reminder of the new life of baptism.
Holy Week - Palm Sunday, April 9, through Easter Sunday, April 16
During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, April 9, which joins Christ's entry into Jerusalem with the proclamation of the passion. Holy Week culminates with the celebration of the Easter Triduum, which is celebrated from Holy Thursday evening, April 13, through Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday, April 15. The weekdays of Holy Week through Holy Thursday are days of meditation on the passion of Christ and preparation for the celebration of the Triduum.
The Mass of Chrism - Tuesday, April 11
The Mass of Chrism will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee). At this celebration Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan will consecrate the Holy Chrism and will bless the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick. Chrism, a specially perfumed olive oil, is consecrated for use at the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and holy orders, as well as in the dedication of churches and altars.
Easter Triduum
Triduum is a Latin word meaning "three days." The Easter Triduum is a single, integrated celebration of the paschal mystery (the passion, death and resurrection of Christ). It is celebrated over three days, emphasizing different aspects of the mystery of salvation. Christian remembering is more than retracing the Lord's steps during his last days in Jerusalem. We actually live what we celebrate.
At the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, April 13, the Church is already drawn into the whole event of Jesus' death and resurrection. The April 14 Good Friday Celebration of the Lord's Passion, which is not a Mass, is austere but never sad, for the risen Lord already reigns triumphant. At the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, April 15, the Church waits in a spirit of expectation for the celebration of Christ's resurrection as well as its own. The Holy Spirit is invoked to hover over the waters of the baptismal font and the community of faith drinks deeply of the mystery of Jesus' passage from death to life.
Easter Vigil - Saturday, April 15
According to most ancient tradition, this night is "one of vigil (expectant waiting) for the Lord." The Vigil liturgy commemorates that holy night when the Lord rose from the dead. The Church again keeps vigil, waiting for the resurrection of the Lord, and celebrates the sacraments of Christian initiation. Adults who have spent the previous year or more in preparation are baptized, confirmed, and receive Holy Communion for the first time. In this way, they are incorporated into the Christian faith and community in the Catholic Church. This Easter Vigil liturgy is filled with symbols and actions that are key to our Catholic Christian identity.
Easter Sunday – April 16
Easter Sunday is a continuation of the Triduum and also is the beginning of the great Easter Season, which extends for 50 days through Pentecost Sunday, June 4. It is the principal feast of the Church year. Easter is the cornerstone of our faith and is the oldest feast of the Church.
Easter has no fixed date. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring, following March 21. Consequently, the earliest possible date is March 22 and the latest is April 25.
Sources: General Instruction of the Roman Missal, The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia, Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
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