Resurrection of the Lord

April 1, 2020
 
Dear Friends:
 
One thing that can’t be canceled, suspended, or postponed during this pandemic, is the celebration of the Lord’s Death and Resurrection.  In fact, our Holy Week and Easter celebrations, while different this year, may actually become more meaningful to us as we are so mindful of our own crosses during this crisis and our need for Easter hope! 
 
I invite you to join me online for the following Holy Week and Easter liturgies:
 
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 5                                              8:00 AM
Please gather some palm branches in your home for each family member – this isn’t hard to do in Hawaii!
 
Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, April 9                   7:00 PM
The Washing of Feet is omitted this year; but place your Lenten rice bowls on your home altar.  These can be returned to the church when it is safe to gather again.  Join in silent prayer during the brief period of Eucharistic adoration.
 
Good Friday Stations of the Cross, April 10                                              12:00 PM
 
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, April 10                                                3:00 PM
Place a cross or crucifix on your home altar for veneration.
 
The Great Vigil of Easter, April 11                                                                 8:00 PM
Prepare a candle that can serve as the family’s Easter candle and remind you of the Lord’s resurrection.  During the Renewal of Baptismal Promises trace the cross on each other’s foreheads. Have a special “break-fast” after the Vigil!
 
Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection, April 12                                    8:00 AM
Light your family Easter Candle and during the Renewal of Baptismal Promises trace the cross on each other’s foreheads. Enjoy a special Easter meal together.
 
Please click here to use the Resources for Prayer At Home to supplement our online liturgies.  I pray that our celebration of the Paschal Mystery online and in your home may give you strength, hope, and new life! 
 
In Christ’s love,
 
Fr. William
 
To read my previous letters, please click here.

Sunday Eucharist

    Online: 8:00 AM (link from Home                         Page)     
    
   Suspended until further notice:
    Saturday, 5:15 PM (Vigil)
    Sunday, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Principal      Mass with Schola),  6:00 PM

Weekday Eucharist
    
     Suspended until further notice:
     Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 AM
     (except First Friday, then 6:00 PM)
     Saturday, 8:00 AM (Convent Chapel)