Easter Vigil closes the Lenten season and begins the week of celebrating Christ's resurrection. It is the completion of a 40-day-long adherence to Lent, wherein the faithful typically restrict their diets and emphasize repentance during this time. The observance commemorates the final day of Christ's death, which is traditionally associated with his triumphant descent into hell, known as the Harrowing of Hades. Then concludes with a celebration of Christ's resurrection, the Son of God rising from the grave on the third day as prophesized. Here at Saint Monica and Saint James we joyfully honor this most important day.  The Sung Mass is followed by a festive reception in the Frances Perkins Hall.  All are Welcome!

"And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise." (Luke 24:5-7)