Holy Week/Easter Schedule
Silence: The Best Homily for Palm Sunday
04-12-2025 | Fr. Robert AliunziDear friends,
Before Vatican II, the reading of the Passion, which we hear today, was greeted with absolute silence. No homily. Even the concluding acclamation: “The gospel of the Lord,” was omitted. So, on a day like this Palm Sunday, I sometimes feel that the most eloquent response to the word of God we have is silence because even the best of homilies could be a distraction from the deep meditation in which many of us find ourselves at the end of the story of the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. But then also, I am aware that a good homily might be useful to direct and focus our meditation in the right direction.
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Adoration Chapel Opening
On Wed, Apr 16, all-day Adoration will take place in the Chapel, while regular Adoration begins Easter Monday, Apr 21.
NOTE: There will be no Adoration on Apr 17-20.
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Front Office Volunteers Wanted
We are seeking volunteers to support the Parish Front Office on a flexible schedule.
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Holy Week/Easter Schedule
Palm Sunday, Apr 13 - Easter Sunday, Apr 20
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Holy Week Confession Schedule
Confessions will not be available at our parish during Holy Week. However, here is a list of nearby parishes offering confessions as well as their confession times.
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Traveling Our Lady of Mount Carmel Statue
Would you like to host the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Traveling Statue for a week?
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Catholic Men's Conference
at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mesa
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Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration
We will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sung Divine Mercy Chaplet, and veneration of the Divine Mercy image.
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First Friday Adoration
Join us for First Friday Mass at 7:00pm, with Adoration following until the 8:00a, Mass on Saturday.
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Cycle Prep: Tween Body Literacy
Join Mary Margaret and Gina Schreck for an empowering morning of information and support regarding all the changes that come during puberty that align with our Catholic values.
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Save the date for Vacation Bible School
All Information regarding registration and volunteer opportunities will follow in the next few weeks. If you have any questions, please email re@olmctempe.com.