Mass Times 8 AM / 10 AM / 12 NOON

"Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified.

Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ's arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, and to the lavish praise of the townspeople who threw clothes, or possibly palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage. This was a customary practice for people of great respect."

Source: www.catholic.org

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30 PM
Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass until 11 PM

“Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he 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 establishes the special priesthood for his disciples, which is distinct from the ‘priesthood of all believers.’ Christ washed the feet of his disciples, who would become the first priests.”

Source: www.catholic.org

The priests and deacons of Our Lady of Mount Carmel invite you to have your feet washed on Holy Thursday, April 13th at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.

Ecumenical Walk 1 PM

Passion of the Lord & Holy Communion 7:30 PM

“Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The events of Good Friday are commemorated in the Stations of the Cross, a 14-step devotion often performed by Catholics during Lent and especially on Good Friday.”

Source: www.catholic.org

Join us for this year’s Ecumenical Walk beginning at 1 PM at Church of the Atonement located at 97 Highwood Avenue (corner of Engle Street), Tenafly and proceeding through Tenafly with stops at selected churches for scripture readings and prayers. The Ecumenical Walk ends at Trinity Lutheran Church (430 Knickerbocker Road) at approximately 3 PM. Completing the walk is not necessary to participate.

Blessing of Easter Food Baskets 12 NOON

The blessing of Easter foods on Holy Saturday has been an important tradition in Slavic countries. Today people of different ethnic backgrounds practice this beautiful tradition. While the foods to be blessed are varied among families, 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.

Sources: www.catholicculture.org, https://en.wikipedia.org

The priests of Our Lady of Mount Carmel extend to you an invitation to bring your Easter food baskets to the Church on Holy Saturday, April 15th for a special blessing at 12 Noon.

Easter Vigil Mass 8 PM

One of the unique aspects of the Easter Vigil is the recounting of the outstanding deeds of the history of salvation. The vigil is divided into four parts: Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism, and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Sources: www.usccb.org, www.catholicculture.org

We look forward to celebrating this beautiful liturgy with you as well as with your family and friends.

Mass Times 8 AM / 10 AM / 12 NOON

Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels!
Exult, all creation around God's throne!
Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!
Sound the trumpet of salvation!

Rejoice, O earth, in shining splendor,
radiant in the brightness of your King!
Christ has conquered! Glory fills you!
Darkness vanishes for ever!