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| Thursday
of Holy Week at Holy Angels resumed as is customary with the celebration
of the Seder Super. This commemoration of the ancient Passover feast
of Exodus, and of the last night of Christ's life before His crucifixion,
is an appropriate ritual for modern Christians. It reunites us with
our Judaic origins and it prepares us for the celebration of the
institution of the Eucharist at the last supper. Father Taylor presided
over the meal reading the traditional prayers as young parishioners
assisted with the lighting of candles and the asking of questions
which prompt the explanation of the Passover story. The gathering
of parishioners also participated in prayer, singing, and eating
the Passover meal of lamb. Various symbols of the feast such as
the shank bone of the lamb, the unleavened bread, and the bitter
herbs are explained to give historical and spiritual significance
to this real family meal. The congregation gathered in the Church for the celebration of mass and the institution of the Eucharist. The joyous words and music of the "Glory to God" return for this special night before the passion and death of our Savior. Among the special aspects of this night's liturgy are the receiving of the sacramental oils blessed at the Chrism mass earlier in the week, the celebrant's imitation of Christ washing the feet of worshippers, and Father Taylor's renewal of his priestly commitment to service. The high point of the mass of course is the renewal of the consecration of the Blessed Sacrament and communion in remembrance of what Jesus the Christ did at the last supper. After communion, the Blessed Sacrament is taken from the church in solemn procession with the singing of "Praise We Christ's Immortal Body!" The Blessed Sacrament remains in the "Repository" a beautifully decorated and candlelit altar in our daily chapel, until Good Friday. The pastor and parishioners could keep watch with Jesus in the Blessed sacrament until the church closed at midnight. |
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