Youth Ministry

Spy Wednesday, April 8

• Matthew 26:14-16
• Mark 14:1, 10-11
• Luke 22:3-6

Tenebrae: Magnificat (Holy Week 2020), p. 7 http://us.magnificat.net/flipbook/HTML/index.php#!VVMjMyMyMDIwIzEzMjQ2Mjc1

Maundy Thursday, April 9
Pray a decade of the Rosary: the 5 ^th Luminous mystery, the Institution of the Eucharist (Luke 22:19-20), fruit of the mystery: Adoration
6:00 p.m.         Mass Live-streamed from St. Mary’s
Prayerfully read as much of this as you can. These are some of the most powerful and moving chapters in the entire Bible, perfect to read during Holy Week:

• Matthew 26:17-30, 36-46
• Mark 14:12-26, 32-42
• Luke 22:7-23, 40-46
• John 13:1-38 and 14:1 to 16:33 (pay special attention to John 13:34-35; 15:9-17)

https://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-lenten-dinner-on-holy-thursday.html
Pray a decade of the Rosary: the 1 ^st Sorrowful mystery, the Agony in the Garden (Luke 22:44-45), fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for Sin

Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, April 10
Abstain from meat and Fast
www.catholicicing.com/story-of-the-passion-lunch-symbolic-lunch-for-good-friday/
Pray the Stations of the Cross, parish booklet is here. 
12-3:00 p.m.   Observe silence
The Seven Last Words of Christ: Magnificat (Holy Week 2020), p. 183 http://us.magnificat.net/flipbook/HTML/index.php#!VVMjMyMyMDIwIzEzMjQ2Mjc4
https://watch.formed.org/stations-of-the-cross-by-saint-alphonsus-liguori
6:00 p.m.         Liturgy Live-streamed from St. Mary’s
Read the Bible:

• Matthew 27:1-66
• Mark 15:1-47
• Luke 22:66 to 23:56
• John 18:28 to 19:42

Pray a decade of the Rosary: the 5 ^th Sorrowful mystery, the Crucifixion (Luke 23:46), fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
Begin the Divine Mercy novena https://stpaulbangor.me/divine-mercy-chaplet
Pray for all mankind, especially sinners
 
Holy Saturday, April 11
Pray for everyone in RCIA & RCIC and for the souls of priests and religious

7:30 p.m.  Maine Catholics and other community members are invited to join in an act of solidarity at 7:30 p.m. by standing outside their homes with a lit candle, flashlight, or other source of light. At that time, they are asked to offer a silent prayer for the healing of our world and an end to the COVID-19 crisis. 
8:00 p.m.         Easter Vigil Live-streamed from St. John's

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 12
7:00/8:30 a.m. Mass Live-streamed from St. Mary’s
10:30 a.m.       Mass Live-streamed from St. John's
https://alice.typepad.com/cottage_blessings/2006/04/an_easter_tea.html
5:00-5:30 p.m. Life Teen Global Life Night Experience with Fr. Mike Schmitz http://lftn.co/lifenight
5:30 p.m.         Prepare and enjoy a meal with the family 
6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Ministry: EASTER including Evening Prayer (LIVE online): https://call.lifesizecloud.com/1821475 (Passcode: 4122020)
Evening prayer booklet here in PDF, or use the www.ibreviary.org App on your smartphone
7:30 p.m.         Get ready with pen, paper, smartphone (if posting to Instagram, use #projectYMlive), snacks
8:00 p.m.         Project YM Live with Fr. Agustino Torres
                        //ProjectYM.com/watch

Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, is a priest with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal based in the Bronx, New York. Father Agustino was one of the friars who founded Catholic Underground, an apostolate of the Friars of the Renewal.

Shelley Gould’s birthday
Pray for all devout and faithful souls
Pray a decade of the Rosary: the 1 ^st Glorious mystery, the Resurrection (Mark 16:6), fruit of the mystery: Faith
Greet each other with “He is risen!” and respond with “He is risen indeed!”
Read the Bible:

• Matthew 28:1-13
• Mark 16:1-20
• Luke 24:1-49
• John 20:1-31
• 1 Corinthians 15:5

Easter Monday, April 13
Deacon Tim's birthday
Pray for those who do not believe in Jesus and those who do not yet know Him
 
Easter Tuesday, April 14
Pray for the souls of separated brethren
 
Easter Wednesday, April 15
Pray for the meek and humble souls and the souls of children

Easter Thursday, April 16
Pray for  the souls who especially venerate and glorify Jesus' mercy
 
Easter Friday, April 17
Have a cookout or do something special to celebrate that this is a Meat Friday because it falls within the Octave of Easter
Pray for the souls who are detained in purgatory

Easter Saturday, April 18
Pray for the souls who have become lukewarm
 
Divine Mercy Sunday of Easter, April 19
2:00 p.m.   Holy Hour & recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet Live-streamed from St. Mary’s
3:00 p.m.   Pray “Jesus, I trust in you!”
Read the Bible:

• Mark 16:14
• John 20:26-31
• 1 Corinthians 15:5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIobkwyyxKI
https://watch.formed.org/prayathome/videos/divine-mercy-chaplet-franciscan-friars-of-the-renewal
http://www.divinemercysunday.com/
http://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org
http://www.thedivinemercy.org

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