What Happens During Holy Thursday Mass. After anointing the altar he anoints the walls of the church in 12 or four places marked by crosses. If however it should prove to be difficult for the clergy and people to gather with the bishop this rite can be transferred to another day but one always close to Easter.
Finally holy chrism is used in the dedication ceremony of a church. Thats precisely why the tabernacle should be empty beforehand. The Mass of the Lords Supper also known as A Service of Worship for Maundy Thursday is a Holy Week service celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday.
While we typically associate this Mass with the Institution of the Eucharist both the Introit and the Collect begin with an emphasis on the death of Christ.
The central observance of Holy Thursday is the ritual reenactment of the Last Supper at Mass. The Mass of the Lords Supper also known as A Service of Worship for Maundy Thursday is a Holy Week service celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday. It is recommended that the bishop anoint the entire altar. The evening Mass and ceremonies of Holy Thursday commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist as well as of the holy priesthood both of which occurred during the Last Supper of Our Lord.
