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Good Friday

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Commemorate the Passion of Jesus Christ by walking "The Way of the Cross" at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center, 700 N. Sunnyside Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024

 

Good Friday, April 18, 2025
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Self-guided Stations of the Cross: Take time for quiet prayer and reflection at your own pace
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Guided Stations of the Cross: Join us for a communal journey through the Passion of Christ. A leader will guide you in prayer and reflection at each station.

 

Guidelines for visiting on Good Friday:

 

  • Please be respectful of those in prayer while on the grounds and please maintain an atmosphere of silence and prayer.
  • Fasting is observed on Good Friday. No food or picnics allowed. Water bottles are allowed.
  • Wear comfortable shoes. The walk has some elevation changes.
  • Wait times for evening guided Stations of the Cross can be up to 45 minutes. We appreciate your patience.

Volunteering: We welcome volunteers in the morning and in the afternoon/evening as shown below. If you are able to help, please complete the form here Good Friday 2025 Volunteer Sign Up. Please indicate your preference as to morning or afternoon. Following your registration, we'll send you a packet of materials detailing your volunteer assignment. Please RSVP no later than April 11, 2025. You will be notified of your volunteer assignment by April 15, 2025.

 

  • Morning - Self Guided Stations 9 am to 12 Noon - volunteer check in at 8:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon/Evening - Guided Stations 4:30 pm to 7:00 p.m. - volunteer check in between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Viernes Santo 

Conmemore la Pasión de Jesucristo recorriendo "El Vía Crucis" en el Centro Pasionista de Retiros Mater Dolorosa, 700 N. Sunnyside Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024

 

Viernes Santo, 18 de abril de 2025
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Devociones autoguiadas
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Devociones guiadas

Normas para la visita del Viernes Santo:

  • Por favor, respete a las personas en oración mientras se encuentre en el recinto.
  • El Viernes Santo se observa el ayuno. No se permite comida ni picnics.
  • Se permite llevar botellas de agua.
  • Lleve calzado cómodo. El paseo tiene algunos cambios de elevación.
  • El tiempo de espera para las devociones guiadas nocturnas puede ser de hasta 45 minutos.

 

Voluntariado: Ofrecemos oportunidades de voluntariado por la mañana y por la tarde/noche, como se indica a continuación. Si puede ayudar, rellene el formulario aquí Good Friday 2025 Volunteer Sign Up. Por favor, indique su preferencia en cuanto a mañana o tarde. Tras su inscripción, le enviaremos un paquete de materiales en el que se detallará su asignación como voluntario. Por favor, confirme su asistencia no más tarde del 11 de abril de 2025. Se le notificará su asignación como voluntario antes del 15 de abril de 2025.

 

  • Por la mañana - Estaciones autoguiadas de 9.00 a 12.00 horas - registro de voluntarios a las 8.30 horas.
  • Tarde/noche - Estaciones guiadas de 16.30 a 19.00 h. - registro de voluntarios de 15.00 a 16.00 h.

Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center

700 N. Sunnyside Avenue Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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