Holy Easter Vigil – April 19, 9:00 to about 11:30 pm (No 7:00 pm Mass)
St. Augustine said that the Easter Vigil is to be considered the most important of all vigils. On this night we celebrate the
sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist). This Mass has four parts: Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism and Liturgy of the Eucharist. By most ancient tradition this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord. As we begin the vigil, the faithful, carrying lighted candles, should be like those looking for the Lord when He returns so that at His coming He may find us awake and have us sit at His table. This Mass satisfies your Sunday Mass obligation for Easter Sunday.
Celebration of our newly baptized Following the Easter Vigil join us in Tranquille Hall. Please bring a sweet (squares, cookies, etc.), fruit, or savory (cheese, crackers, etc.) food to share. Drop them off in the hall between 8:00 and 9:00 pm. Holy Water: At the Easter Vigil we bless the Easter water, the water that will be used for baptisms. Please bring empty containers and take some of the Easter water. This water will be available until after Mass on Easter Sunday.