[murphE]

I would say "Enjoy" but that is not the appropriate word to use for attending Mass, but you know what I mean.

I do know what you mean. Everything in the TLM, each and every little action and gesture, even the vestments of the priest are like a mini catechism. Everything in the church, the statues, the architecture draws your heart and mind to focus on God.

Will you be attending liturgies on all 3 days? Tenebrae?

I'm not sure what you mean. This is the schedule that we have in the bulletin:

There is a mission Monday-Wednesday with stations, confession, sermon and mass.

Thursday: confessions, then High Mass w/ Mandatum & Adoration

Friday: confessions, then the Rosary, then 7 Sorrows chaplet, then Stations, then 3pm Ceremony

Saturday: confessions, then 10:30 pm Vigil

Sunday: confessions and High Mass

Would you explain what is meant by "Tenebrae" for me please, tell me what to expect?

[jrny]

It doesn't look like Tenebrae is scheduled on your bulletin. Don't be alarmed...it's sort of rare to have it.

Tenebrae is the fully chanted version as given in the Liber Usualis of the Offices of Matins and Lauds for the 3 Days of the Triduum. Fully chanted as opposed to simple recitation or private recitation. The sanctuary is set up as follows:
Empty Tabernacle
6 Lighted Candles on the Altar plus a Triangular Candelabrum w/ 15 Candles lit placed near the Communion Rail on the Epistle side.
A Lectern in the center
Choir stalls/seats on either side for the priests and any men (Schola) assisting.

As each psalm (Matins has 9 and Lauds has 5) is completed, one of the 15 Candles is extinguished.
Matins also 9 Lessons, chanted by priests and Schola members.
At the end of Lauds, the Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus) is sung, during which the 6 Altar Candles are extinguished and all the lights in Church are turned off.
Finally, the MC takes the final Candle (number 15) from the Triangle and hides it behind the altar, while all sing the "Christus Factus..." antiphon. Then a period of silence ensues followed by a loud knocking on the pews. The server then returns the candle to the triangle and extinguishes it.

All leave in darkness.

The word "Tenebrae" literally means "Darkness".

[k omalley]

I will be attending my first Tenebrae tonight in Washington, DC at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

Tomorrow night I will be attending the Holy Thursday TLM at Old St. Mary's. This is my first since TLM was unceremoniously kicked out of the Church. I am really excited about having such a wonderful opportunity. I well remember the old Holy Thursday Mass and have missed it despite the fact I haven't been to one for at least 35 years or more.