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The Evening Prayer is said while candles are extinguished one by one. The last one is hidden, symbolizing Jesus’ burial. At the very end, a strepitus (“loud noise”) is made, symbolizing the earthquake at the time of the resurrection, the hidden candle is restored to its place, and by its light all depart in silence.

We are still accepting messages of support, or prayers for the people in our RCIA. You can see their pictures by clicking on "Becoming Catholic" near the top of the page. You can either put the messages in the box by the Holy Family statue (until Saturday morning) or in the Faith Formation Office. Thank you.

Mass on Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples and marks the first day of the Triduum. Incense will be used during the recessional. There is no morning Mass. All are invited to pray before the Blessed Sacrament after Mass at the Altar of Repose. It will be in the social hall until 10 pm.

No Mass or service Friday morning. There is a rosary in the church at 12:10 p.m. Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 3 p.m. A half hour children's Good Friday service with veneration of the cross and a homily for children is at 6 p.m. The traditional service with the reading of the Passion, veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion, is at 7 p.m. This is the middle day of the Triduum.

For children through age 9. Be at the parish library no later than 11 a.m. Please bring a container for your eggs. If it rains or snows the hunt will be indoors (toddlers always hunt inside). There will be refreshments and the Easter Story will be told. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters.

The dramatic Easter vigil liturgy marks the beginning of Easter and the final day of the Triduum. It begins outside with the lighting of the new fire and the preparation and lighting of the Paschal candle. Everyone processes into the dark church and lights his or her candle with the Paschal candle. The new Catholics will be baptized and/or confirmed during the Mass.

Young adults age 21 to 35 are invited to discuss theology with Fr. Steve at Paradise Creek Brewery at the Old Post Office, 245 SE Paradise St., Pullman. Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m. This event was rescheduled due to the flooding downtown on April 9.