Shortly after sunset on Holy Saturday, pastor, servers, and parishioners gather in front of Holy Angels School for the blessing of the new fire,. The fire is ignited and blessed, the Pascal Candle symbolizing the risen Christ, is blessed and inscribed, lighted from the new fire, and carried in procession into the darkened church. Father Taylor brings the lighted candle up the main aisle, intoning "Christ our light" 3 times as the congregation genuflects responding "Thanks be to God". Candles are lighted from the Pascal Candle, placed prominently before the altar, and the Exsultet is sung announcing the resurrection and our salvation. Scripture readings and appropriate music follow, culminating as the church is illuminated revealing fragrant flowers around the altar, and "Glory to God in the highest" is sung by all. The special Easter Alleluia, Easter Gospel and homily renew the joyous message of the risen Christ. The baptismal font is blessed, with the renewal of baptismal vows and the sprinkling of blessed water on the parishioners. The remainder of mass follows with communion and joyous music - Jesus the Christ is Risen!