The Good Friday liturgy is austere and start, remembering the day our Lord died for us and for our salvation. We read St. John’s Gospel of our Lord’s Passion, we offer prayers for the Church, the world and especially those in need. Then a large wooden cross is brought in and placed before the people. This year we will not kiss the cross, but as each parishioner comes forward they will receive an individual wooden cross which they may kiss and keep.

Communion is given from the Sacrament reserved from Maundy Thursday, as no Mass may be celebrated this day. The abrupt ending to the Liturgy leaves us with one clear focus – the saving grace of the cross.