MADISON — In the Diocese of Madison, the Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Holy Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church, 5313 Flad Ave.
Bishop Robert C. Morlino will be the principal celebrant with priests of the diocese concelebrating.
At the Mass, oils to be used during the coming year are blessed, including the Oils of the Sick, of Catechumens, and of Chrism. Chrism is a mixture of oil of olives and balsam specially blessed by the bishop, to be used in sacraments and the consecration of churches and particular items and vessels.
Also at the Mass, the priests renew their vows of service to the Church.St. Maria Goretti Church is handicapped accessible. Listening devices for the hearing impaired are available. There will be reserved seating for the deaf community along with an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. Large print copies of the program will be available.
The Chrism Mass is part of the observance of Holy Week, which begins with Palm Sunday, observed on March 29 this year, and concludes with Easter Sunday, April 5. All are invited to attend the Chrism Mass and other liturgies throughout the week.