HARRISBURG - Listed are remaining events on Diocese of Harrisburg Bishop Joseph P. McFadden's public calendar for Holy Week.
Today
Penance Service, Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill, 7 p.m. McFadden will assist with several other priests in hearing confessions and administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation to those who attend this service.
Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, 5:30 p.m. The Mass of the Lord's Supper celebrates the institution of the Most Holy Eucharist and the institution of the Priesthood by Jesus Christ. The feet of 12 seminarians of the diocese studying for the priesthood will be washed by Bishop McFadden. The Mass concludes with the Blessed Sacrament being placed in a special repository in the Cathedral and the faithful staying to keep watch in prayer, which represents the disciples staying with our Lord in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Good Friday
Penance Service, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, noon to 2 p.m. McFadden will assist with several other priests in hearing confessions and administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation to those who attend this service.
Celebration of the Lord's Passion, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, 3 p.m. This solemn service included the reading of the Passion of Christ according to St. John. Those assembled then offer special prayers for the entire world. A large crucifix is then venerated by the people with a kiss or another form of reverence.
Saturday
Easter Vigil, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, 8 p.m. This service begins with the creation of a blazing fire to remind all that there is no darkness, no death that Christ cannot conquer. Water is blessed and new adult members of the church are baptized, confirmed and receive Holy Communion for the first time.
Sunday
Easter Mass, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, 9:30 a.m. Mass for Easter Sunday includes joyous music and the renewal of the Baptismal Promises.