Holy Week

April 2, 2026 – Holy Thursday

First Reading : Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18.
R. (cf. 1 Cor 10:16) Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.
Second Reading : 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel Reading : John 13:1-15

April 3, 2026 – Good Friday

First Reading : Isaiah 52:13—53:12
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
R (Lk 23:46) Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.
Second Reading : Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Gospel Reading : John 18:1—19:42

April 4, 2026 – Holy Saturday

First Reading : Genesis 1:1—2:2
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35
R. (30) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
Second Reading : Genesis 22:1-18
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11
R. (1) You are my inheritance, O Lord.
Third Reading : Exodus 14:15—15:1
Responsorial Psalm : Exodus 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18
R. (1b) Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory.
Fourth Reading : Isaiah 54:5-14
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13
R. (2a) I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.
Fifth Reading : Isaiah 55:1-11
Responsorial Psalm : Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6
R. (3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
Sixth Reading : Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
Seventh Reading : Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4
R. (42:2) Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God.
Epistle : Romans 6:3-11
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
R. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Reading : Matthew 28:1-10

April 5, 2026 – Easter Sunday

First Reading : Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Responsorial Psalm : Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
R. (24) This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. or: R. Alleluia.
Second Reading : Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel Reading : John 20:1-9

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

St. Anthony’ Church, Sithalapakkam
1st Tuesday of the month:

10:30am :  Adoration of the Eucharist, Holy Mass.

6.00pm Walk-of-the faithful, Car Procession, Rosary, Holy Mass and Adoration of the Eucharist.
Special Confession: 6.30pm to 7.30pm

1st Friday of the month:

6.00pm Rosary, Holy Mass and Adoration of the Eucharist. Special Confession: 6.30pm to 7.30pm

2nd Sunday of the month:

Special Confession for Catechism & Alter Students after 7:30am mass

2nd and 4th Sunday of the month :

Baptism will be given after 7.30am mass.

Arockia Malai Madha Church, Perumbakkam
2nd Saturday of the month – 06.00pm Holy Mass, Adoration of the Eucharist and Anointing with Holy Oil

*All Masses are served in Tamil Only