Did you sign up to receive an Easter Kit from St. Francis Xavier Parish? We’ve designed these special “goody bags” especially for our online worshipers and those who aren’t able to join us yet in person. We’re excited to share this holy season with you and help you celebrate the Triduum at home. Each item has been carefully and lovingly selected to add to your worship experience and draw you more deeply into the sacred mystery of Jesus’ sacrifice and victory over death.

Please plan to pick up your Easter Kit on Saturday, March 27, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the church parking lot. Please enter from Smith Road only!

• Know someone who isn’t coming to church right now, or who’s new to Medina? Pick up an extra one (while supplies last), and invite them to join us for Easter Sunday Mass outdoors at 12 noon or online.

• You can get your palms Saturday at the same time! Palms also will be distributed before each Mass this weekend. (5 pm is OUTDOORS, but 8, 10, 12 and 5:30 pm Sunday are INDOORS)

• St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting nonperishable food items at the same time, in lieu of our usual Holy Thursday collection. In particular, SVDP is asking for: CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, SOAP AND TOOTHPASTE, but any nonperishable items are appreciated. Just drive up with your items Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.

On behalf of Fr. Tony Sejba and the staff of St. Francis Xavier Parish, we hope you have a prayerful Holy Week and a blessed Easter season. We eagerly look forward to the day you’ll join us again in person for Mass and the sacraments! You are in our prayers.