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Hello again, Parents.
We are in the midst of Holy Week, and you are receiving this on Spy Wednesday link
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We are sending out an update with Triduum ideas for kids and the schedule for online services at St. Veronica. The Triduum is the three days beginning at sundown on Thursday with the Mass of the Last supper. Before the end of this first day, Jesus will be crucified and buried. We commemorate this event on Good Friday. The next day, starting sundown Friday through sundown Saturday, Jesus is in the tomb. The third day begins at sundown with the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, and goes through Easter Sunday. For some concrete things you can do for kids visit
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On Holy Thursday when we celebrate the Last Supper, have a special meal with the family including if possible a special bread that you can break and share. Read Jn 13:1-15 and wash each others' feet. Like Jesus, Dad can take the lead, but let the kids help wash feet too.
On Good Friday keep the time between noon and 3:00-the time Jesus hung on the cross holy and quiet. You can pray the stations of the cross. The kids can draw their own stations, or
Go Here to print some to color. Then post around the house and walk the stations with these
prayers
Or pray the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary. You can search youtube for versions just for kids.
Finally, venerate the cross. Use the most beautiful crucifix or cross in your home. On a table or mantle, etc. place the cross with a couple candles. Find some appropriate music on youtube.
Say
this prayer together, and let each person hold the cross a moment to say a quiet prayer to Jesus or kiss the cross.
Holy Saturday, be brave and light your own Easter fire. You can say your own litany of the saints using the saint names of each person in your family and any family favorite saints. Pray for those who will soon join the Catholic Church.
Be sure to tune in to all the services at St. Veronica during this holy time, either on
www.stveronica.org or watch live on their facebook page.
Coming up...
Register online
NOW and get the discount on next year's REP tuition. Sign up before May 13, and get a $25.00 discount.
Jesus Day and First Communion are postponed for the time being. Dates to be announced at a later date.
We are now accepting volunteers for VBS in hopes that we will be holding VBS in July.
click here. We will open registration up for kids in May
Stay safe!
Theresa Kearney
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