Today, April 18, is Good Friday. On this day, the Church commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. You may wish to consider participating in the following remaining Holy Week liturgies:

The Liturgy of the Passion will begin at Noon on Good Friday and includes the reading of The Passion, the veneration of the cross and the distribution of Holy Communion. After the Liturgy of the Passion, there will be an opportunity for silent prayer in the church during the hours Jesus hung upon the cross. Confessions will be available from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel, followed by Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. in the main church.

The Easter Vigil Mass, the most solemn and beautiful liturgy that the Church celebrates, will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 19.

On Easter Sunday, April 20, Masses will be celebrated at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the church. An additional Mass will be held in Visitation Hall at 

10:40 a.m.

Life After Lent

Although the 40-day liturgical season of fasting, special prayer and almsgiving in preparation for Easter is coming to a close, there are many ways one can continue Lent's spiritual advances after Easter. Here are five ideas on how to live a more meaningful life after Lent:

1. Slow down. Set aside 10 minutes a day for silent prayer or meditation; this can revitalize your body and your spirit.

2. Read a good book. A number of books about the Catholic faith are available for check out from the St. Anne Book Exchange Cart, located in Visitation Hall each Sunday morning between the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Spiritual reading material can also be found in the Adoration Book Corner by the Chapel, the book rack in the Commons Area and the Notre Dame Shop.

3. Get involved. Attend an upcoming program at St. Anne Church, or volunteer to help one of our parish's many ministries. Not sure which ministry is right for you? Stop by our Ministry Fair, to be held April 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and April 27, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Visitation Hall.

5. Clean out closets. Donate gently-used items to St. Anne Outreach.