Good Friday

Today is Good Friday, the day we commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Join us for private prayer with the statute of the body of Christ in our three churches from 12-3 PM. Each church will host Stations of the Cross at 3 PM. (El Vía Crucis en español será en la iglesia de Santa Ita (5500 N. Broadway) a las 5 PM.) The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion will be at 7 PM at St. Ita church (5500 N. Broadway).

​On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. In the solemn ceremonies of Good Friday, we unite ourselves to our Savior and contemplate our own death to sin in the Death of our Lord.

The church – stripped of its ornaments, the altar bare, and with the door of the empty tabernacle standing open – is as if in mourning. Traditionally, the organ is silent from Holy Thursday until the Alleluia at the Easter Vigil, as are all bells or other instruments, the only music during this period being unaccompanied chant.

Holy Week Schedule