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Holy Week
This year we began Holy Week on Sunday 24th March with Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set out on the ground along his path, according to the Bible.
Holy Thursday is often used interchangeably with Maundy Thursday, as the word comes from a phrase spoken at the Last Supper, which Holy Thursday commemorates. The word “maundy” comes from the Latin phrase “mandatum,” meaning commandment, which was spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper, according to Catholic Culture. Christians remember it as the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist. The night of Maundy Thursday is the night on which Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Good Friday is an important holiday as it commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. This is an important event because it represents the sacrifices and suffering in Jesus’ life.
Holy Saturday is the day of quiet reflection and anticipation for Christians around the world. It is the day between the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Holy Saturday, also known as Easter Eve, is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his resurrection.
Easter, also called Pascha (Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
The staff of OLV would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Easter break.
Project Compassion Boxes
Could you please return your Project Compassions next week so we can forward the money so it can be distributed to the areas of need.
First Reconciliation
We would like to congratulate Ruby, Paige and Osita for making their First Reconciliation with the Wallsend- Shortland Parish.
Easter Mass times for Our Lady of Victories Shortland Parish
Good Friday - Friday 29th March - 10am- Stations of the Cross - 3pm Passion of the Lord
Easter Saturday 30th March - 6pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday 31st March - 8am Easter Sunday