Veneration of the Cross

Please remember that there are many people seeking Confession this time of year. If you come to Confession regularly and have been recently, please be considerate by allowing others to utilize these times for their Confession.

Wednesday of Holy Week is referred to as “Spy Wednesday” as it is believed that Judas made a deal with the religious leaders to turn Jesus over to them. He would betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Please remember that there are many people seeking Confession this time of year. If you come to Confession regularly and have been recently, please be considerate by allowing others to utilize these times for their Confession.

The Gospel for this day tells us that Judas left the table at the Last Supper to betray Jesus. Peter boasted to Jesus, “I will lay down my life for you!” But Jesus predicts Peter will deny knowing him three times.

Please remember that there are many people seeking Confession at this time of year. If you come to Confession regularly and have been recently, please be considerate by allowing others to utilize these times for their Confession.

Today’s Gospel tells us how Jesus visited Bethany, at the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus (whom Jesus had raised from the dead). There, Judas complained about the cost of some perfume that a woman used to anoint Jesus’ feet. In fact, Judas was stealing money from the common purse. Meanwhile, we are told in the Gospels that the religious authorities were looking for a way to kill Jesus.

Weather permitting, this Mass will begin outdoors in the quad.

Weather permitting, the 9:30 am Mass will begin outdoors in the quad.

Please remember there are many people seeking Confession during this time of year. If you come to Confession regularly and have been recently, please be considerate by allowing others to utilize these times for their Confession.