March 22, 1999
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER LITURGIES
Palm Sunday, March 28 - Easter Sunday April 4
PALM SUNDAY - MARCH 28, 1999 - 10:45 A.M.
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
In celebration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua will bless the palms to be distributed to the faithful. Following the blessing of the palms, the Cardinal will be the celebrant and homilist at the Mass of Passion (Palm) Sunday.
HOLY THURSDAY CHRISM MASS - APRIL 1, 1999 - 10 A.M.
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua will be the main celebrant and homilist at the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, which commemorates the day on which the priesthood was established. Approximately 500 priests of the Archdiocese will be in attendance at this mass. During the Mass, Cardinal Bevilacqua will bless the three oils used in the Sacraments: the Oil of Catechumens, used in Baptism; the Oil of the Sick, used in anointing of the sick; and Chrism Oil, used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.
HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER - APRIL 1, 1999 - 5:00 P.M.
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua will be the main celebrant and homilist. This mass commemorates the Last Supper, during which Christ instituted the sacrament of Holy Eucharist, and is one of the most solemn celebrations of the Church year. 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 twelve seminarians from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. This ceremony, known as the "mandatum," symbolizes the humility of Jesus.
GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCES - APRIL 2, 1999
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
12:00 Noon - Choral Meditations by the Collegiate Choir
3:00 p.m. - Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Christ- Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua is the celebrant and homilist. Music provided by the Cathedral Choir.
7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross in Cathedral Chapel (adjacent to Cathedral)
HOLY SATURDAY - APRIL 3, 1999 - 8:00 P.M.
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua is the celebrant and homilist at the Easter Vigil Mass. The special ceremonies that take place during this Mass are all related to the Resurrection. The ceremonies include: the Blessing of the Fire, the lighting of the Paschal Candle, and the Blessing of the Easter Water. During the Mass, after the homily, Cardinal Bevilacqua will baptize and receive new members of the faith into the church.
EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 4, 1999 - 10:00 A.M.
Saint Hilary of Poitiers Church, Susquehanna Road, Rydal, Pa. (Montgomery Co.)
Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua will be the celebrant and homilist at the Mass of the Resurrection.
HISPANIC COMMUNITY
The Hispanic community have planned the following liturgies at:
(La Milagrosa - The Spanish Chapel)
1903 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia
Palm Sunday, March 28, 1999 - 11:15 a.m.
Solemn blessing of the Palms and Outdoor Procession
Holy Thursday, April 1, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
Mass of the Lord's Supper
Good Friday, April 2, 1999
3:00 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord's Passion
7:00 p.m. - "Way of the Cross" through the streets, beginning and ending at the Chapel
8:00 p.m. - Preaching of the Seven Last Words (the seven last phrases of Christ)
Holy Saturday, April 3, 1999 - 8:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Liturgy
Easter Sunday, April 4, 1999 - 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Mass of the Resurrection
TRI-LINGUAL MASSES (Spanish, Vietnamese, English)
As an expression of the cultural diversity of the parishioners, special Tri-Lingual Masses will be celebrated in Spanish, Vietnamese and English at
Lehigh Avenue and B Street
Philadelphia
Holy Thursday, April 1, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. - Mass of the Lord's Supper
Holy Saturday, April 3, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. - The Easter Vigil Mass
The Tri-Lingual Mass is one Mass celebrated in three languages, with liturgical readings and music reflecting the three cultural groups.
SPECIAL DRAMATIC PRESENTATION OF "VIA CRUCIS" - THE WAY OF THE CROSS
Good Friday, April 2, 1999 - 3:00 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist Church, 13th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets
Students from the School of Dance and Music of the University of the Arts will perform "The Way of the Cross." The presentation, under the direction of Annette DiMedio, is a dramatic musical and meditative presentation of the Stations of the Cross. The presentation is based on the musical score, Via Crucis, composed by Franz Liszt.
Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747