PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, March 28

“Today we commemorate Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. We do so with a note of melancholy, for we know that his arrival is also his entrance into the dark days of abandonment, agony, and death. However, we know that in the end God will triumph and sin, darkness, and even death will be defeated. Confident in Jesus’ redemptive power, we raise our voices in love and thanksgiving.”

Mass Times
8 A.M., 10 A.M., 12 NOON
(10 A.M. Mass also live streamed)
(An "overflow" live Mass is also available at each time.)

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic affect everyone, including homeless families and people who are hungry. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is in the business of helping all those people, and we are continuing to do that even in these trying days. With that said, it is of the utmost importance that parishioners stay safe, healthy and do not do anything outside of their comfort zone.

On March 30th OLMC will keep her commitment to serve our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Join us for our next Walk-In Dinner program on Tuesday, March 30th.
Email Elliot, eguerra@nullacademyolmc.org to sign up!

There are three ways to help, choose one, or all four!

1. Pray for us! Lift up our cause in your daily prayers.

2. Donate! Cook and drop off either whole baked potatoes, mixed veggies, meatloafs or assorted desserts. See the link above and below!

3. Prep the meal at the OLMC kitchen from 12:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. by warming the food, making portions and prepping salads.

HOLY THURSDAY
Thursday, April 1
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:30 P.M.
(also live streamed)

Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when Christ established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. The central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. He also established the special priesthood for his disciples. Christ washed the feet of his disciples, who would become the first priests.

There is a tradition of spending time at the altars of repose of seven churches on Holy Thursday. This tradition corresponds to the seven stations that were made by Our Lord between the Last Supper and His crucifixion. Due to COVID-19, OLMC’s Holy Thursday Pilgrimage and the Washing of Feet will not take place this year.

GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 2

Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Today we read the Passion of the Lord according to Saint John.

Passion of the Lord & Holy Communion
7:30 P.M.
(also live streamed)

According to the Church’s ancient tradition, Mass is not celebrated today. The celebration of the Lord’s Passion consists of the Liturgy of the Word, the Adoration of the Cross, and Holy Communion.

GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 2

Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Today we read the Passion of the Lord according to Saint John.

Ecumenical Walk
1 P.M.
The Ecumenical Walk starts at Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 97 Highwood Avenue, Tenafly with stops at selected churches for scripture readings and prayers. It ends at Trinity Lutheran Church (430 Knickerbocker Road) around 3 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the only church at which there will be seating is OLMC, the third church visited along the walk. It is not necessary to complete the walk to participate.

HOLY SATURDAY
Saturday, April 3

Today we wait at the Lord’s tomb, meditating on Christ’s suffering and death. During the night, we anticipate Christ’s resurrection at the vigil Mass, leading into the celebration of Easter, and continuing for fifty days of the Easter Season.

Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
12 NOON

The blessing of Easter foods on Holy Saturday has been an important tradition in many families of different ethnic backgrounds. Several foods have symbolic meaning:

eggs - symbolize life and Christ's resurrection
bread - symbolic of Jesus, the Bread of Life
lamb - represents Christ, the Paschal Lamb
salt - represents purification
horseradish - symbolic of the bitter sacrifice of Christ
ham - symbolic of great joy and abundance

The priests of Our Lady of Mount Carmel invite you to bring your Easter food baskets to the Church on Holy Saturday, April 3rd for a special blessing at 12 Noon.

HOLY SATURDAY
Saturday, April 3

Today we wait at the Lord’s tomb, meditating on Christ’s suffering and death. During the night, we anticipate Christ’s resurrection at the vigil Mass, leading into the celebration of Easter, and continuing for fifty days of the Easter Season.

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
8 P.M.
(also live streamed)

By ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord. The vigil is divided into four parts: Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism, and Liturgy of the Eucharist. Join us for this beautiful liturgy as we recount the outstanding deeds of the history of salvation.

EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 4

Mass Times
8 A.M., 10 A.M., 12 NOON
(10 A.M. Mass also live streamed)
(An "overflow" live Mass is also available at each time.)