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In the Archdiocese of New York, the distribution of Holy Oils during Holy Week will take place according to the following schedule: At Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Six-ounce bottles of Holy Oils will be prepared and distributed by the seminarians to clergy and official parish representatives at the conclusion of the Chrism Mass. Old oils will not be accepted at the Cathedral. At Saint Joseph’s Seminary During Holy Week, seminarians will distribute the prepared bottles of Holy Oils at the following times: Wednesday, March 28 - 10:30am-4:30pm Thursday, March 29 - 10:30am-2:30pm Saturday, March 31 - 10:30am-2:30pm Parishes with larger vessels of oil may fill them at the Seminary. Old oils will be accepted at the Seminary for proper disposal.