Holy Week & Easter 2025  |
Palm Sunday When: April 12-13 Mass times: as usual Pick up a palm branch as you enter the church for Mass. Have them in your hands at the beginning of Mass for the blessing. Blessed palms can be taking home to display behind crucifixes, above doorways, or in Bibles, as reminders of faith and protection. Lenten Penance service: 3:00 pm (at Holy Spirit parish) Priests from around the region come to hear confessions. Take the opportunity to be spiritually prepared for Easter!  |  Holy Thursday On this night, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood. The Mass of the Lord's Supper includes a reenactment of Christ washing the feet of his disciples and afterwards the Blessed Sacrament is tranferred to a special altar with a solemn procession. Confessions: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper: 6:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: until midnite in the parish hall Indulgence opportunity: prayers to be recited any time that day (conditions apply) | Good Friday Experience the powerful narrative of Jesus' Passion in the Gospel of John as the church prays for the entire world. Then venerate the Lord's Cross which became the instrument of our salvation. Good Friday Service: 12:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena: 3:00 pm Confessions: 5:30pm-6:30 pm Stations of the Cross: 6:30 pm (English) 7:30 pm (Spanish) Indulgence opportunity: prayers to be recited before the evening stations (conditions apply)  |
Easter Sunday and Beyond |
 Holy Saturday Confessions: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Indulgence opportunity: prayers to be recited any time that day (conditions apply) Solemn Easter Vigil When: 9:00 pm, April 19th Where: in our beautiful church, beginning outside Experience the church's prayerful witness of Christ's resurrection as the Scriptures are read, new Christians are baptized and the Eucharist is celebrated anew. |  Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord When: 9:00 am and 11:00 am Where: in our beautiful church Renew your own baptism in today's Mass and feel the new life of Christ in the water sprinkled upon you! This is a day of the new beginning of the Christian life for all. |
 Divine Mercy Novena When: daily at 3:00 pm, April 18-27 Where: in the adoration chapel, behind the sanctuary wall Language: English/Spanish bilingual  North Platte Theology on Tap is a casual gathering where young adults meet to discuss faith, life, and spirituality over drinks. It's a relaxed space for meaningful conversations, community, and exploring big ideas without formalities. When: April 27th Where: ApeShip Brewing in the Historic Canteen District Cost: The fellowship (and the first drink!) is free. Upcoming dates: Cheers! 🍻 |  Wednesdays of Eastertide Starting May 7th, embark on a meaningful Easter journey with our community with a Bible study. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith, reflect, and grow alongside others! The focus will be on the Sunday Gospel for that weekend. When: Wednesdays at 2:00 pm or 5:30 pm. Where: St. Patrick's Parish Hall Cost: Materials and snacks are provided free! Everyone is welcome! Let's make this season of Resurrection a time of spiritual growth. |
