Passover and the Holy Week

[angus]

With Passover upon us tomorrow and the Catholic Holy Week beginning, I thought it appropriate to wish everyone in App'lville the best of whichever holiday you celebrate. It is a good time to remember that regardless of religion, there are miracles everywhere. I had my own miracle recently- my cousin Peter, son of "Aunt Jennie of the Timeline" - underwent a heart transplant after suffering from cardiomyopathy for ten years. He is home now and recovering nicely. My sister and I have been running down to Princeton, NJ from Connecticut every weekend since November, and compared to how he looked just last month, it is hard to believe he was ever sick. When you consider what could have happened, he was incredibly lucky indeed - as were we.

Peace to all - enjoy your holiday - whatever it is.

 

[appnut]

Anthony, thank you for the great news. I am very happy for your family. And thank you for the wishes and Blessings to you!! Bob. Holy Week, yup, my music marathon of Masses.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Thank you, Anthony. Best wishes to you and all of Applianceville as we get this special season in gear. Kinahora (to keep the evil eye away)I am very happy for the good news about your cousin.
Tom

 

[toggleswitch]

IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK!

Holy Week this year lines up for all. For my strain of "the faith" it must always be after passover, as the Last Supper was also a Passover Seder.

Yes miracles happen every day. Some are said to be predictable........

This is only an opinion.

Holy Fire (Holy Light) in Jerusalem is yearly miracle in Church of Holy Sepulchre

 

[westyslantfront]

My best wishes to all in this holiday week. A busy one for me with serving at many of the Masses this week. Holy Week also applies to non Roman Catholic Christians such as Episcopal/Anglican, Orthodox, some Protestant denominations.
Yes, Passover Seder was also The Last Supper.
A blessed holiday to everyone.

Ross

 

[toggleswitch]

So what's eveybody cooking for the holidays?

Italians make theirs bigger. We like smaller ones.
(The magic ingredient REALLY IS mint......)

How fabulous are those kitchen appliances. (Except the red pot!)
Based on the outlets/power-points (and their Greek accent well dialect actually, and the way they handle English, methinks they are in Cyprus.)

 

[toggleswitch]

Stuffes Vine (grape) leaves.

When he says something that is translated as "I love you", believe me its more like a word you'd call a dog in a kennel club.
When he says something that is translated as "too much pepper" he actually says "Damn, I'm gonna burn my @$$!" ROFL

 

[toggleswitch]

oopsie I neglected to mention my thought....

Anthony, my best wishes to Peter anmd all who love him. I am so glad all is going well.

 

[Cybrvanr]

We just completed a very moving Easter cantata at my Church this past weekend that we ran Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings to about 300+ people each night. I was responsible for lighting, and was up at the church every night this week working with the set builders as to where/how things would take place. It was a lot of work, and I got my exercise running up and down the attic stairs to adjust the lights. The results were well worth it though, the show was amazing! I enjoy using my creativity for the Lord. Any of you all have any drama, concerts or other performing arts going on for the season?

 

[toggleswitch]

Any of you all have any drama,?

Here? You can bet the farm on it.
(ducks and runs)

 

[joeekaitis]

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[westyslantfront]

Due to my use of Viva detergent spiked with additional phosphates, the procession at my parish will glisten through holy week.

Ross

 

[toggleswitch]

PHOSPHATES RULE!

 

[petek]

Are you saying they'll be blinded by the white?

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Pete. No dingy yellowed or grayed whites at my parish.
And phosphates also help due to having very hard water here in Tucson.

Hi Steve. You tell 'em.....

PHOSPHATES RULE!!!!!!!!!!

Ross

 

[bobbyderegis]

Holy Week?

Happy Holidays to all.
In my church we call this week "hell week", because it is so busy. When I worked in the Catholic church, I was ready to blow my brains out at this time. Stainer's "Crucifixion" to be done soon. Schlocky, but powerful.
Bobby in Boston

 

[maytagbear]

I am a reader

in tomorrow's Maundy Thursday service. I am reading Matthew 26:20-25 (too many "2s"

We have a potluck, and then the service by candlelight., and when the service is over, we depart in silence. It is a very moving experience, and one of the things I love best about my congregation.

Anyway...a blessed Pesach, and happy Easter.

Joe, your illustration was adorable, as always.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[westyslantfront]

Hi Lawrence. We do Mass as usual at 7PM, with foot washing (I did not volunteer to be an apostle), besides, I am serving swinging incense, then the altar is stripped, then the lights extinguished as we depart in silence. I find Maundy Thursday to always be the most moving service of Holy Week.
I am serving at the Vigil on Easter Eve (double duty as chalice bearer and incense) and at 6AM Sunrise Mass on Sunday.
Will go back to bed by 8AM.

Ross

 

[toggleswitch]

Nothing beats full regalia/drag.

For me the funeral procession on the night of Good Friday with incense, candles and chanting/singing as the congregation goes around the church (or the church's block, as it were) three times carrying the symbolic tomb (Epitaphios or bier) is a sight to behold.

In Flushing Queens the Greek Orhodox shrine church of St. Nicholas fronts along Northern Boulevard. It is quite a large, main street. Therefore the police escort that shuts it down STILL amazes me after all these deacades.