The Lenten season ends this week and South Jersey churches are preparing to open for blessings of foods and nighttime vigils on Holy Saturday and on Easter Sunday itself both in-church worship and ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

Holy Saturday is observed with quiet reflection and preparation for Easter. Many churches hold special services, such as the Easter Vigil, where the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated with ...

Crucifixes are unveiled after the Good Friday ceremonies and all other images just before the Easter vigil Mass on Holy Saturday. On Holy Thursday, the Catholic Church celebrates a special Mass of ...

In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on Good Friday, veiling anything that can’t be removed in black or purple.

April 19: Good Friday, noon and 7 p.m. April 20: Easter Vigil, 7 p.m. April 21: Easter Sunday services, 8 and 10 a.m. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church: 2981 E. Boise ...