A Message from Father Nathan
Holy Week is the most sacred week in Christianity
Holy Week March 29 – April 5, 2026
We will be going into Holy Week (this year, March 29 – April 5). Holy Week is the most sacred week in Christianity, commemorating the final days of Jesus Christ’s life.
Holy Week —Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday,
His Passion, death, and resurrection invited everyone of us to reflect on the death and resurrection of our Lord.
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday, marking the culmination of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the events leading to His resurrection.
The Passion of Christ
It is observed with solemnity and devotion, emphasizing the Passion of Christ—His suffering, crucifixion, and ultimate triumph over death. The week allows Christians to enter spiritually into the story of Jesus’ final days, deepening their understanding of His love and sacrifice.
Key Days and Events
Palm Sunday:
Commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where crowds welcomed Him with Palm branches, symbolizing victory and kingship.
Holy Monday:
Focuses on Jesus’ teachings and acts of preparation for His Passion, including the anointing of Mary of Bethany.
Holy Tuesday:
Highlights Jesus’ predictions of his suffering and death, and His call for discipleship.
Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday):
This marks Judas’ agreement to betray Jesus, setting the stage for the events of the Passion.
Maundy Thursday:
Commemorates the Last Supper, Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, and His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Good Friday;
Observes Jesus’ crucifixion and death, a day of solemn reflection on His sacrifice for humanity.
Holy Saturday:
A day of waiting and reflection as Jesus rests in the tomb, symbolizing hope and anticipation.
Easter Sunday:
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, the cornerstone of Christian faith, representing victory over sin and death.
Significance of Holy Week
Holy Week is significant because it invites believers to reflect on the themes of sacrifice, love, and redemption. It is a time for prayer, spiritual renewal, and contemplation of Jesus’ life and teachings.
Observing the week helps Christians connect with the historical events of Jesus’ Passion, understand the depth of His love, and experience a personal transformation through faith.
Traditions such as processions, liturgies, and Passion plays enrich observance, linking historical events with contemporary faith practices.
In essence, Holy Week is both a historical commemoration and a spiritual journey, offering believers a profound opportunity to engage with the mystery of Christ’s saving work and to prepare for the joy of Easter.
With prayers and blessings, and ever at your service
— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
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Past Messages from Father Nathan
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | April 18, 2021
April 18, 2021, Third Sunday of Easter. The majority of our parish has had a vaccine. It is time to move back to our regular mood of life.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | Easter Sunday April 4, 2021
At the Easter Vigil, the Exsultet is sung as Mass begins in darkness, illumined only by candles throughout the church. The Exsultet is a beautiful hymn of rejoicing in Christ’s triumph of sin and death.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 28, 2021
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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 21, 2021
This is the year of Saint Joseph December 8, 2020, is the 15th anniversary of the Declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”).
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 14, 2021
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Vatican II, bulletin 1324 said the following: – The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” 136 ‘the other sacraments and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented towards it.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | March 7, 2021
What is the Sacrament of Confession? Why do we need confession? What are the benefits of going to confession? The Sacrament of Confession is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God, our neighbors, and the Church.