
HOLY CROSS

Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, which is described in the Bible's New Testament. According to the Gospels, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the people of the city waved palm branches and placed them on the ground before him as a sign of respect and honor.
The Palm Sunday traditions vary between different Christian denominations, but the primary celebration usually involves the distribution of palm branches, which symbolize the ones laid down by the people of Jerusalem. Some churches may also hold processions, where the congregation walks through the church while waving palm branches.
In some countries, such as Spain and Mexico, Palm Sunday is known as "Domingo de Ramos" and is celebrated with elaborate processions featuring statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. In Italy, children often receive small crosses made from palm leaves to carry with them throughout the year.
As for what to eat, there are no specific food traditions associated with Palm Sunday. However, some Christian denominations may choose to observe a fast or abstain from certain foods during the Lenten season leading up to Easter.
To celebrate Palm Sunday, attend a church service in your local area or participate in a procession if one is being held. You can also create your own palm branches using construction paper or real palm leaves and use them to decorate your home or place of worship. Additionally, consider reading the biblical account of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and reflecting on its significance in your own life.
EASTER 2023
Dimanche des rameaux
Samedi 1er avril 16h30
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
Dimanche des rameaux
Dimanche 2 avril 9h00
Église Ste-Françoise-Cabrini, Rosemère
Dimanche des rameaux
Dimanche 2 avril 11h00
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
Palm Sunday
Sunday April 2nd 11:00 am
Ste-Françoise-Cabrini Church, Rosemère
Sacrement du Pardon communautaire
Dimanche 2 avril 14h00
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
Messe chrismale
Lundi 3 avril 14h30
Cathédrale de St-Jérôme
La Cène du Seigneur
Jeudi 6 avril 20h00 suivi d'un temps
d'Adoration jusqu'à 23h00
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
La Passion du Seigneur
Vendredi 7 avril 15h00
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
Passion of the Lord
Friday April 7th 3:00 pm
Ste-Françoise-Cabrini Church, Rosemère
Sacrement du Pardon individuel
Samedi 8 avril 16h00 à 17h00
pas de messe à 16h30
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
Veillée Pascale Bilingue
Samedi 8 avril 20h00
pas de messe
à 16h30
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
Pâques
Dimanche 9 avril 9h00
Église Ste-Françoise-Cabrini, Rosemère
Pâques
Dimanche 9 avril 11h00
Église St-Maurice, Bois-des-Filion
Easter Sunday
Sunday April 9th 11:00 am
Ste-Françoise-Cabrini Church, Rosemère