Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D., Bishop of Camden, to preside at the remaining Holy Week and Easter liturgies and services:
Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 26, 2016
8 p.m.
Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit
17 Earlington Ave., Mullica Hill
At this Mass, adult catechumens (those preparing for Baptism) will receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist) during the liturgy. The Easter Vigil liturgy includes the blessing of the new fire, the procession with the Easter Candle, the proclamation of Old and New Testament readings (commemorating the whole of the history of salvation), the Litany of Saints, blessing of water, the renewal of baptismal promises and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Sunday, March 27, 2016
9 a.m.
Holy Child Parish, Saint Teresa Church
13 E. Evesham Rd., Runnemede
Easter, the greatest and oldest Christian feast, commemorates the Resurrection of Christ from the dead. The observance of this mystery extends through the Easter season which lasts until the Feast of Pentecost, a period of 50 days.