This Saturday evening service is the culmination of the Triduum (three days) when the New Fire is lit, the new Paschal Candle blessed and processed into church, and the Exultet is sung (Rejoice heavenly powers). The seven readings and psalms tell the wondrous Old Testament story from the Creation to the prophets who understand that God wants to save his people. This is all preparation for the Holy Gospel when Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome go to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus, and they find that the great stone has been rolled away from the entrance and that Jesus has risen from the dead. And don't forget that the clocks go forward tonight!