Holy Saturday is a day of silent waiting and accompanying the Lord, who lies in death. Mass is not offered until the Easter Vigil, which begins after sundown in the darkness. The Easter fire is lit; from its flame, a Paschal Candle is kindled. Scriptures from the Jewish Bible are proclaimed as is the Gospel account of the first Easter. Catechumens are fully initiated into Christ and His Church through the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism and Confirmation) and Holy Eucharist; the renewal of the Baptism promises for all is celebrated. Candidates complete their reception of the Sacraments, and the Holy Eucharist is offered. This most holy night remembers that Christ rose to life after His Death and burial and that He shares with us His victory of passing over death to life. This is the night when the song of that victory of Christ over sin, Alleluia, is sung after a 40-day pause. It should joyfully ring out with the greatest of enthusiasm by those present. >>>Diocesan priest will be celebrating Mass and leading the parishioners of BOTH CHURCH PARISHES (SJTB & ICC-STA), St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Lyons Point and Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish of Morse with her Mission Chapel-St. Aloysius of Midland. Visitors are invited and most welcomed!!!