After consultation with the twilight chart for Denver and taking into account other pastoral considerations: On April 11, 2009, the Easter Vigil should not begin before 8:00 p.m. With its emphasis on vigil and light," the entire celebration of the Easter Vigil takes place at night. It should not begin before nightfall; it should end before daybreak on Sunday" (Sacramentary, "The Easter Vigil"#3). Sunset on April 11, 2009 is 7:34 p.m. The earliest appropriate time for scheduling the Easter Vigil on April 11, 2009 is 8:00 p.m. We hope this early information assists you as you plan for the great feast of Holy Saturday and the Easter Season.
Lenten Season and Easter Triduum Dates | | Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | Ash Wednesday (day of fasting & abstinence) | | Thursday, April 9, 2009 | Holy Thursday | | Friday, April 10, 2009 | Good Friday (day of fasting & abstinence) | | Saturday, April 11, 2009 | Holy Saturday (the Easter Vigil begins at 8pm; see the Time of Easter Vigil page for more information) | | Sunday, April 12, 2009 | Easter Sunday |
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