Holy Week

Join us this Holy Week as we journey through the profound mystery of our faith. Beyond the routine of daily life lies a sacred narrative of sacrifice, darkness, and radiant hope—a story that continues to transform the world. From the solemn shadows of Gethsemane to the breathtaking wonder of the Empty Tomb, we invite you to experience these ancient liturgies not just as spectators, but as participants in a love that transcends time. Come and encounter the extraordinary; find your place in the wonder of the Paschal Mystery.

Main Liturgies

  • Holy Thursday, April 2: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 6:30pm

  • Good Friday, April 3: The Passion of the Lord, 3pm

  • Holy Saturday, April 4: Easter Vigil, 8:15pm (no Mass at Lyons)

  • Easter Sunday, April 5: Masses at 8am and 10am (no 5pm)

Full Schedule

In addition to the liturgies listed here, our parish hosts more than a dozen events during Holy Week to help us deepen our faith, including Tenebrae, Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Easter Egg hunt, and more. Use the arrows to scroll through the full list of events below, and click on each event for details.

Holy Week Full Schedule
2026 Tenebrae - Holy Thursday
Apr 2
2026 Tenebrae - Holy Thursday

This holy week, join us for an ancient, mystical, and profound prayer experience.

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper
Apr 2
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper at St. Francis of Assisi, Longmont. Join us as we commemorate the Last Supper of the Lord. See Mass times and location.

2026 Tenebrae - Good Friday
Apr 3
2026 Tenebrae - Good Friday

This holy week, join us for an ancient, mystical, and profound prayer experience.

Good Friday Walk
Apr 3
Good Friday Walk

Join us for the annual Good Friday Walk from St. John the Baptist to St. Francis of Assisi. Click here for details.

Good Friday Confessions
Apr 3
Good Friday Confessions

Come experience the mercy of God!

“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained”

John 20:21-23

Divine Mercy Chaplet
Apr 3
Divine Mercy Chaplet

We will be reciting the chaplet of Divine Mercy at noon on Good Friday. Please join us!

(The Sacred Music event is cancelled)

Good Friday: The Passion of the Lord
Apr 3
Good Friday: The Passion of the Lord

Join us this Good Friday at St. Francis of Assisi in Longmont for the Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord. This solemn service includes the reading of the Passion, veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion. Find service times and location details here.

Good Friday Soup
Apr 3
Good Friday Soup

The Knights of Columbus will offer a variety of meatless soups. Join us in St. Clare Hall, before the Stations of the Cross, on Good Friday.

Stations of the Cross
Apr 3
Stations of the Cross

Every Friday in Lent, right after the Fish Fry. We will pray The Stations of the Cross in the Church. Join us!

2026 Tenebrae - Holy Saturday
Apr 4
2026 Tenebrae - Holy Saturday

This holy week, join us for an ancient, mystical, and profound prayer experience.

Holy Saturday Confessions
Apr 4
Holy Saturday Confessions

Come experience the mercy of God!

“Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained”

John 20:21-23

Easter Vigil
Apr 4
Easter Vigil

The “mother of all vigils”, the biggest liturgy of the year: we will have baptisms, confirmations, and first communions! Click here for service times and details.

Easter Party
Apr 4
Easter Party

Join us right after the Easter Vigil for a celebratory reception! We’re breaking bread and cheering on our newest members of the faith. Let’s welcome our newly baptized and confirmed brothers and sisters with open arms and a great party.

8am Easter Sunday Mass
Apr 5
8am Easter Sunday Mass

Join us for Easter Sunday Mass at 8am.

10am Easter Sunday Mass
Apr 5
10am Easter Sunday Mass

Join us for Easter Sunday Mass at 10am.

Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 5
Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for a joyful Easter Egg Hunt as we celebrate the hope and promise of Easter! Little ones will have their own safe space to hunt, while older kids get the whole field to search for treasures.

Parish Office Hours on Holy Week

  • Holy Thursday: Open from 8:30am-noon

  • Good Friday: closed

  • Holy Saturday: closed

  • Easter Monday: closed

Adoration Schedule for Holy Week

  • Wednesday of Holy Week:

    • Open hours 8:30am-4pm.

    • Overnight Adoration: Wednesday 4pm-Thursday 8:30am; available only to committed adorers. If you are interested in becoming a committed adorer, please contact Kelsey Lynch at the office or email kelsey@sfassisi.org.

  • Holy Thursday:

    • Open hours 8:30am-noon.

    • After the Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper (6pm), adoration in St. Clare Hall until 9pm.

Confession Schedule for Holy Week

  • Monday of Holy Week: 8:30-9:30am

  • Good Friday: 9-10am

  • Holy Saturday: 10-11am (no confessions at 3pm)