Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, Saturday, 8 April 2023

We gather after dark to light the Easter fire. We hear the story of our faith from the founding of the earth to Matthew's account of our resurrected Lord appearing to two women. Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me." The readings are: Genesis 1:1 - 2:2 Exodus 14:15 - 15:1 Isaiah 55: 1-11 Ezekiel 36: 16-17a, 18-28 Romans 6: 3-11 Matthew 28: 1-10 The hymns are: Psalm: 96 Song of Moses Psalm: 97 With Joy You Shall Draw Water Psalm: 52 Create a Clean Heart in Me Renewal of Baptismal Promises: 900 Blessed Be God Sprinkling: 316 Sprinkling Song Offertory: 949 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Communion: 939 Behold the Lamb Closing: 520 This is the Feast of Victory Mary, Mother of the Church is an active, prayerful, celebrating, Catholic community in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We are sisters and brothers in Christ, a parish family. We invite you to visit our parish family at MMOC.mobi (mobile) or MMOCLaCrosse.org (full site). For convenient access to our Masses, daily meditations, and other resources, please download our free "myParish" app. Permission license to podcast/stream the music in this service has been obtained from One License with license #A-703360 (OneLicense.net).