Holy Week Schedule

Come worship with us this Holy Week!

The staff of Our Lady of Mount Carmel hopes you have a blessed Holy Week. We are offering a variety of programs to enrich your spiritual journey this week, both in-person and remotely. We hope you join us!

The Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday. It reaches its high point at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday and ends with the Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. The Triduum is the summit of the Liturgical Year commemorating Christ’s Paschal Mystery – Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. Please join us as we celebrate this holy time in our Church’s liturgical year.

GOOD FRIDAY is a day of both Fast and Abstinence. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday night).

On a day of Fast, only one full meal is permitted and two smaller meals which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence.

HOLY WEEK 2021

Holy Thursday Mass
April 1st, 7:30PM
Holy Thursday Mass
HOLY THURSDAY
Thursday, April 1
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:30 P.M.
(also live streamed)
Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when Christ 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 established the special priesthood for his disciples. Christ washed the feet of his disciples, who would become the first priests.
There is a tradition of spending time at the altars of repose of seven churches on Holy Thursday. This tradition corresponds to the seven stations that were made by Our Lord between the Last Supper and His crucifixion. Due to COVID-19, OLMC’s Holy Thursday Pilgrimage and the Washing of Feet will not take place this year.
Ecumenical Cross Walk
April 2nd, 1PM
Ecumenical Cross Walk
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 2
Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Today we read the Passion of the Lord according to Saint John.
Ecumenical Walk
1 P.M.
The Ecumenical Walk starts at Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 97 Highwood Avenue, Tenafly with stops at selected churches for scripture readings and prayers. It ends at Trinity Lutheran Church (430 Knickerbocker Road) around 3 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the only church at which there will be seating is OLMC, the third church visited along the walk. It is not necessary to complete the walk to participate.
Good Friday Service
April 2nd, 7:30PM
Good Friday Service
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 2
Good Friday is the day on which Catholics commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Today we read the Passion of the Lord according to Saint John.
Passion of the Lord & Holy Communion
7:30 P.M.
(also live streamed)
According to the Church’s ancient tradition, Mass is not celebrated today. The celebration of the Lord’s Passion consists of the Liturgy of the Word, the Adoration of the Cross, and Holy Communion.
Blessing of Baskets
April 3rd, 12NOON
Blessing of Baskets
HOLY SATURDAY
Saturday, April 3
Today we wait at the Lord’s tomb, meditating on Christ’s suffering and death. During the night, we anticipate Christ’s resurrection at the vigil Mass, leading into the celebration of Easter, and continuing for fifty days of the Easter Season.
Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
12 NOON
The blessing of Easter foods on Holy Saturday has been an important tradition in many families of different ethnic backgrounds. 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
The priests of Our Lady of Mount Carmel invite you to bring your Easter food baskets to the Church on Holy Saturday, April 3rd for a special blessing at 12 Noon.
Easter Vigil Mass
April 3rd, 8:00PM
Easter Vigil Mass
HOLY SATURDAY
Saturday, April 3
Today we wait at the Lord’s tomb, meditating on Christ’s suffering and death. During the night, we anticipate Christ’s resurrection at the vigil Mass, leading into the celebration of Easter, and continuing for fifty days of the Easter Season.
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
8 P.M.
(also live streamed)
By ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord. The vigil is divided into four parts: Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism, and Liturgy of the Eucharist. Join us for this beautiful liturgy as we recount the outstanding deeds of the history of salvation.
Easter Mass
April 4th, Various Times
Easter Mass
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 4
Mass Times
8 A.M., 10 A.M., 12 NOON
(10 A.M. Mass also live streamed)
(An "overflow" live Mass is also available at each time.)

Holy Week Schedule

HOLY WEEK 2021

Holy Thursday Mass

Holy Thursday Mass

Ecumenical Cross Walk

Ecumenical Cross Walk

Good Friday Service

Good Friday Service

Blessing of Baskets

Blessing of Baskets

Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Mass

Easter Mass