THE SACRED TRIDUUM:
I.
On Holy Thursday, Catholics remember the last supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles. This marks the establishment of the sacrament of the Eucharist (Holy Communion). This day also commemorates the establishment of the priesthood. The washing of the feet reminds us how Jesus instructed us to love and serve one another.
Gathering Hymn — “Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless”
Preparation Hymn — “Ubi cáritas et ámor”
Communion Song — “Love One Another”
Transferring the Eucharist Hymn — “Sing, My Tongue, the Savior's Glory”
II.
On Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday). On Good Friday, Catholics remember the death by crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This is a solemn day of fast and abstinence. Traditionally mass is not celebrated on Good Friday. Instead a service with a reading of the passion of Jesus Christ, veneration of the cross, and distribution of communion (consecrated on Holy Thursday) is held.
Veneration of the Cross — “Wood of the Cross”
and “Behold the Wood” or “Father, Forgive Them”
Communion Song — “Come, Christ’s Beloved”
and “Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All” or “Ah, Holy Jesus”
III.
This weekend we celebrate Easter — the most significant celebration in the church year. Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter is actually an octave, lasting eight days. We begin with the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night.
Preparation Hymn — “Three Days”
Communion Song — “Out of Darkness”
Sending Forth Hymn — “The Strife Is O’er”
Please take time to review the musical scores included below. Listen to and get to know these hymns for this weekend's masses!
