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Easter Triduum Retreat
March 28 @ 4:00 PM - March 31 @ 11:00 AM
The Easter Triduum invites us to take a long, loving look into the Paschal Mystery as the foundation of our faith. Join us for a weekend of beauty and intention as we flow through liturgical celebrations, silence and sacred circles of sharing. Father Jack Newns and Jackie Newns will serve as co-facilitators for this experience.
Holy Thursday: Seder Meal & Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday: Individual Prayer, Mass of the Lord’s Passion, Group Spiritual Conversation
Holy Saturday: Individual Prayer, Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday: Early Brunch & Departure
*Our Art Studio will be open throughout the retreat as an optional place of contemplative prayer.
Date: March 28-31, 2024
Time: Starting at 4:00pm
Cost: $255-$330 (depending on room choice)
Commuter: $50-$175 (depending on length of stay)
If you would like to volunteer and/or request a scholarship, please contact Sr. Michelle at director@straphaelacenter.org.
Detailed Schedule:
Holy Thursday:
5:30pm – Seder Meal
7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:00pm – Adoration
Good Friday:
9:00am – Morning Prayer & Prompts for the Day
3:00pm – The Passion of the Lord
Stations of the Cross will be available throughout the whole day as a self-guided prayer experience
Holy Saturday:
9:00am – Morning Prayer & Prompts for the Day
Desert Day – House is Silent (packed lunches will be available for those heading out to local walking trails)
5:00pm – Preparation for the Easter Vigil, followed by Dinner and Departure for the Vigil Mass
7:30pm – Vigil Mass with Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish at Villanova University
Easter Sunday:
8:30am – Morning Prayer
9:00am – Brunch & Departure
All are welcome to join our Services.