By Nino Luces LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Diocese of Legazpi Bishop Boy Baylon has issued a Diocesian Circular of an updated list of activities and masses which will be held during Holy Week in the province of Albay, which will be aired live online, and on radio, and televisions. The Palm Sunday mass or the commemoration of the Lord's entrance into Jerusalem was aired April 5 aired via Radyo Veritas-Legazpi and its cable TV carrier. The mass was also aired via livestream through Facebook Live. Fr. Rex Paul Arjona, director of the social action center of the diocese, told The Manila Bulletin that the Palm Sunday mass was aired via livestreaming, which included spiritual blessings for palms. "Maglagay lang po ng palaspas o anuman na sanga ng kahoy sa pintuan ng inyong bahay, o mag set up maliit na altar at yan bebendisyunan sa loob ng misa," Fr. Rex said. Baylon said that celebrating mass through live broadcast and live streaming will be in compliance with the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to avoid the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Baylon said, on Holy Thursday, the washing of feet and the procession at the end of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, will be omitted, while the Blessed Sacrament is going to be kept in the tabernacle. The Chrism Mass will also be held on Holy Thursday. "On this day the faculty to celebrate Mass in the suitable place, without the presence of the people, is exceptionally granted to all priests. Good Friday, in the Universal Prayer, Bishops will arrange to have a special intention prepared for those who find themselves in distress, the sick, the dead. The adoration of the Cross by kissing shall be limited solely to the celebrant," Baylon said in his Diocesian Circular. Easter Vigil will be celebrated only in Cathedral and parish churches, Baylon said. "The Baptismal Liturgy and the Renewal of Baptismal Promises will be maintained," the bishop noted. Fr. Rex Arjona also added that, on Holy Thursday, ivestreaming Mass will be held at 4 p.m. and will be followed by the roaming of Holy Sacrament in the villages of the province. "Maghanda ng mga kandila at maliit na altar sa harap ng inyong mga bahay na dadaanan ng Banal na Sakramento. Luluhod po tayo sa pagdaan ng Banal na Sakramento," Fr. Rex said. Meanwhile, former Albay 3rd District Congressman Fernado Gonzales told the Manila Bulletin that Kawa-Kawa Hill will be closed during Holy Week. Kawa-Kawa Natural Park, which is located in Barangay Tuburan, Ligao City, is among the most visited destination for pilgrims, faithful and devotees undertaking the Stations of the Cross. "We have 200,000 devotees and visitors who come to the Kawa-Kawa during the Lenten season and particularly the Holy Week for Station of the Cross. With this situation no one is allowed to come. I am saddened," Gonzales said.