Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 He is Risen! Easter Sunday is the triumph of life over death, light over darkness, hope over despair. The tomb is empty—love has won. Meaning: Easter Sunday is also known as the “Sunday of the Resurrection” Scripture: First Reading: Acts
Holy Saturday April 4, 2026 On Holy Saturday, the world waits in stillness. Christ lies in the tomb. Hope seems hidden—but not lost. Meaning: Holy Saturday, or “Holy Sabbath” — the day of waiting in the tomb Scripture: Reading One: Genesis 1:1-2:2 Reading Two: Genesis
Good Friday April 3, 2026 Good Friday is the day of the Cross. Jesus gives everything— His body, His blood, His life—for love of us. Meaning: The Friday of Holy Week is known as Good Friday, or “Friday of the Passion of the Lord.” Scripture:
Holy Thursday Tonight, we enter the heart of the Triduum. Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. Meaning: Holy Thursday has also been known as “Maundy Thursday” or “Commandment Thursday” (Maundy from mandatum, meaning “command”)—referring
Wednesday of Holy Week On Spy Wednesday, we remember Judas’ quiet betrayal… done in secrecy, hidden from others. Meaning: Traditionally called “Spy Wednesday” because Judas secretly arranged to betray Jesus. Scripture: First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25 Take a moment to pause and
Tuesday of Holy Week Holy Tuesday highlights Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem and His foretelling of betrayal and denial. Even among His closest friends, weakness and fear begin to surface. Meaning: “Holy Tuesday” signifies that this is the third day of Holy Week. Sometimes known as
Monday of Holy Week On Holy Monday, we recall moments like Jesus cleansing the Temple and His anointing at Bethany. These moments reveal a call to purity, devotion, and love without counting the cost. Meaning: “Holy Monday” signifies that this is the second day of
Palm Sunday Today we enter Holy Week with Palm Sunday, remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Crowds welcomed Him with palms, crying “Hosanna!”—yet within days, those cries would turn to “Crucify Him.” Meaning: “Sunday of Palms” — also historically called Passion Sunday because it introduces
Funeral Mass If you are unable to join us and would like to view the live stream of the Mass, you can do so on the SCMC Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/scmc.baltic Or watch below: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The video will begin
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 It is too little, the Lord says, for you to be my servant. Saint Catherine of Siena said that if we become who we were created to be, we would set the world on
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-38, 5-6; Matthew 3:13-17 Here is my servant whom I uphold. When a celebrity is introduced to a group, the wild applause and fanfare excite the audience. How different is the Lord’s introduction of his favored “servant” as seen
Sister Mary Mercedes Cook, SCMC, was called Home to God on Sunday, January 4, 2026 after a long illness, with her last years spent at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham CT. Sister was born Jacqueline Fayre Cook in Hagerstown, MD in 1939, the daughter
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