March 29, 2010
Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday
April 1, 2010 - April 4, 2010
HOLY THURSDAY CHRISM MASS - April 1st - 9:40 a.m. Procession / 10:00 a.m. Mass
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the main celebrant and homilist. This Mass is a clear expression of the unity of the priesthood and the sacrifice of Christ which continues to be present in the Church. During the Mass, Cardinal Rigali will consecrate the Oil of Chrism and bless the Oil of Catechumens and Oil of the Sick. These holy oils will be used throughout the Archdiocese during the coming year in celebration of the Sacraments. (mult-box feed)
For those that cannot attend the Chrism Mass in person, the Mass will be streamed live on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia website at www.archphila.org. This Mass is also being broadcast live on Holy Spirit Radio 1570 AM (WISP) and 1420 AM (WCOJ) and on The Catholic Channel on Sirius 159 and XM 117.
HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER - April 1st - 5:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the main celebrant and homilist. This Mass commemorates the Last Supper, during which Christ instituted the sacrament of Holy Eucharist, the sacrament of Holy Orders and gave us His commandment to love one another. After the homily, following the example of Christ who washed the feet of the apostles at the Last Supper, the Cardinal will wash the feet of seminarians from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. no mult-box feed)
GOOD FRIDAY - April 2nd - 12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Father Sean Bransfield, Assistant Judicial Vicar, Metropolitan Tribunal, will preside during choral meditations, readings and homilies prior to the Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion. (no mult-box feed)
GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS - April 2nd - 7:30 p.m.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, Montgomery County
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the celebrant for a Good Friday candlelight procession and devotions of the Way of the Cross on the grounds of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood. These devotions will commemorate the tradition of Pope John Paul II in praying the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum in Rome on Good Friday night throughout his Pontificate. Clergy, religious and parishioners in the Archdiocese as well as those of other Christian faiths are invited to join Cardinal Rigali for this public witness to our faith and to make the Way of the Cross part of their devotional life. The Stations of the Cross will take place rain or shine. Parking will be available at Saint Joseph's University (entrance to parking lot is on 54th Street below City Avenue) with shuttle buses to bring participants to the Seminary. If you are planning to attend, please call Kathy Kelley at (215) 965-8280 with the number expected to participate (for planning purposes). (no mult-box feed)
HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL - April 3rd - 8:00 p.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the celebrant and homilist at the Easter Vigil Mass celebrating the Resurrection of Christ. There are four parts: Light Service (Blessing of the Fire and lighting of the Paschal Candle), Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism and the Eucharist. After a reflective and intense period of prayer during Lent, Catechumens (those who have not been baptized) and Candidates (those who have been baptized in other faiths) will become full members of the Catholic Church at the Cathedral and parishes throughout the Archdiocese. In 2010, almost 900 Catholics will be welcomed into the Church. (no-mult-box feed)
EASTER SUNDAY MASS - April 4th - 11:00 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cardinal Justin Rigali is the celebrant and homilist at the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord. Other Masses at the Cathedral on Easter Sunday are: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. (no mult-box feed)
Editor's Note: There will be a mult-box feed provided for the Chrism Mass - television cameras will not be permitted in the Cathedral. Reporters and still photographers will be permitted in the Cathedral but are asked to remain in the designated area for the media (by the side pillars). All media (including still photographers and video cameras) are asked to stay out of the center aisles at all times.
For Masses that do not have a mult-box feed, video and still cameras are permitted in the Cathedral with the above restrictions.
Contact
Meredith Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747