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Show Religion and worship VT fr. review Wednesday April 15, 1987 Church leaders offer thoughts about Easter With Easter comes more than speckled eggs and candy. ' With Easter comes hope and new beginnings for those who believe in Jesus Christ. In commemoration of Easter, the Lakeside Review visited with leaders of several area churches to allow them to share their feelings on the meaning and message most important feast and the sign of the cross is the most powerful sign because it is a symbol of Gods love. Paulist Father Mike Binetto, CSP, of St Rose of Lima Catho- 'Easter is the time to celebrate hope through the life, the death and the resurrection of lic Church: Jesus Christ' Easter is the central affirma- tion of the Catholic faith. That Pastor Larry Dobson of Easter. The First Presidency of the Jesus Christ died and rose again. Easter is the most ancient Christian celebration. If you dont attend any Sunday Morning Mass at all during the year, the one you should attend is Easter Sunday Morning Mass. I see the resurrection as evidence that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of God. He had power over death. The resurrection gives me the assurance of victory over death. That life does not end when the physical body ceases to function. Easter also gives us the assurance that as Christians we will continue to live with God and the saints. Satan and the power of evil is still present and exerts a force in our world, but his power is limited. God will be victoriou-san- d well share in his victory. Easter is the time to celebrate hope through the life, the death, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paulist Father Charlie Brunick, CSP, of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church: Christmas is the feast of Gods word made flesh; Easter is the final word of yes or victory of the grave. Brunick said Easter is the LDS Church has issued the following Easter message to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ: The sacred words, eloquent in their simplicity, he is risen; he is not here, (Mark 16:6) announced the most significant event of recorded history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We so testify anew this Easter season, that Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Redeemer, not only conquered death for Himself as He arose from the tomb, but in so doing He also brought about a universal resurrection. We attest that now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept...For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. (I Corinthians 15:20, 22.) In Gethsemane, the scene of His great agony, and on the cross where He gave his life, the sinless Jesus suffered for the sins of all mankind. Through acts of infinite love and mercy He not only satisfied the demands of justice, but made effective mercy, by which men and women may be redeemed from spiritual and physical death. Abundant testimony, ancient and modem, affirms that Jesus of Nazareth is the resurrected Sav- Ezra Taft Benson ior. Churches plan services Churches in the lakeside area have planned a variety of services for Easter this week through Easter Sunday on April 19. St. Peterss Episcopal Church in Clearfield will hold several events Easter week: April 15, Holy Eucharist The Night of Judas Betrayal, Rev. wally Beitzel officiating. 7 p.m. Following Eucharist, the ancient service of shadows and psalm reading. Last night in Bethany. April 16, Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Solemn Institution of the Last Supper and Foot Washing and beginning of the vigil in the Garden of Gethsema-nTEN-EBRA- E, all-nig- ht e, 7:45 p.m. SEDER DINNER or Passover Meal - Reservations required. 7:45 p.m. though Call noon Good Friday. Persons sign in for one hour meditations to 825-017- 7. ' watch at the Altar of Repose. Others welcome to visit and pray. April 17, GOOD FRIDAY - 12 noon The Good Friday Liturgy with the Reverends Wally Beitzel, Elizabeth Dalaba and G. Edward Howlett officiating. Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. followed by bouillon and pretzel meal. April 18, HOLY SATURDAY at 8 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter with the lighting of the New Fire, the Great Readings and Holy Baptisms. Parish hall party following. APRIL 19, EASTER DAY, 10 a.m. Adult class and church school. 10:30 a.m. FESTAL HOLY EUCHARIST AND parish ingathering of Lenten for our mission work in Navajo Land. Church School shares in the Blessing of Easter eggs and Mite-Box- es hunt. The Westminster Presbyterian Church at 550 N. Main in Kays-vill- e will celebrate Maundy Thursday on April 16. A of the Last Supper of Christ and His Disciples will be presented in costumes of the era. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The public is in- vited to attend. For further information call St. Marys Catholic Church, 2740 Pennsylania Ave., Ogden, will hold Holy Thursday Mass of the Lords Supper at 7 p.m. On April 17, Good Friday, the Celebration of the Lords Passion will be held at 7 p.m. Holy Saturday there will be an Easter Vigil and Mass at 7:30 pm. Easter Sunday at the Resurrection of the Lords Mass 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. 546-021- 2. Several communities and organizations are planning Easter egg hunts. . The Clinton City Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will once again host the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m. at Clinton City Park. Residents are advised to be prompt. All children up through the age of 12 are invited. Areas will be marked for the following age 2, 3, 4, groups: and a special area for handicapped children, the lawn area just south of the city build0-- 1, 5-- 7, 0, 2, ing. There will also be reserved handicapped parking. Many of the eggs will be marked for redemption of special prizes. Traditionally, the Ladies Auxiliary has plenty of Easter goodies available for purchase. The Kaysville Jaycees will be sponsoring the annual Easter egg hunt, Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. The hunt will take place at, I;Iappy Hollow just south of the kaysville Cemetery off 5th East. Children 12 and under are invited to attend. This event has become a Kaysville tradition for residents both young and old. The Jaycees and thier families color and hide the 400 dozen eggs and hundreds of children wade through the early morning dew on the grass in search of the eggs. For more information contact Rick Huff, chairman at 9998 or Doug Stoddard, at Clearfield youngsters are invited to the annual Easter egg, hunt to be held Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Over 550 dozen colored eggs will be hid around Fisher Park by the 544-131- 5. Clearfield Swim Pool. There will be hunting areas for ages 2 and under, ages and ages ages ages 3-- 4, 5-- 6, 7-- 9, IQ-1- 2. This years event is being by the Clearfield American Legion Post 134 and the Clearfield Parks and Recreation Department. Prizes bigger and better than ever have been donated by local & Pastor Barry Jordan .) Father Charlie Brunick Pastor Larry Dobson Father Mike Binetto 774-727- 0. ''' f t A f merchants. Parking will be available at Clearfield High School only. This annual event is attended by thousands of people, so please come early and be on time. For further information, contact the Clearfield Recreation Department at The Easter Bunny will find a rival out hiding eggs this weekend. The Layton Jaycees plan to color and hide thousands of eggs, with plenty for everybody this Saturday in the Layton Commons Park. i A- i WWMgW iV ' ,N m ,1 5M 4 v , A A v 1 s - iV , . 4. A 4 ? v f f "s 7 . 7 ' tj v v. ' fc vA J i The Jaycees, stained fingers and all, will begin the hunt at 10 a.m. Children will be divided into categories by age, and Cooked and dyed eggs and plastic eggs will be hidden. Many of the eggs will not only provide a treat for eating but can be redeemed for a prjze as 0-- 4, 5-- 8, 2. well. Layton merchants are financof the eggs and the prizes for the children. The Jaycees invite everyone to come and participate in the spring rite. ing the purchase T 1 12:1-2- i J" Area egg hunts Saturday 11-1- His invitation is to all men and women, who, by accepting Him in His appointed way, may become not just believers but true disciples, laying aside the sin which doth so easily beset us...Looking into Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrew The message was issued by LDS Church President Ezra Taft Benson and his two counselors in the First Presidency, President Gordon B. Hickley and President Thomas S. Monson. Pastor Barry Jordan, of the First Baptist Church of Roy: Easter is the most important jvent in Christianity. What makes Easter significant is that Jesus Christ rose from the jrave...and where Christ rose from the grave it gave us hope. Jordan said Easter is a day for all Christians who have been baptised in Jesus Christs name, to not only acknowledge Christ, but make the decisions he would want us to make. Pastor Larry Dobson, of the Clearfield Community Church: Easter is the celebration of Jesus Christs resurrection. Layton Jaycee members Ralph and Debrah Radack are busy this week coloring eggs for an Easter egg hunt in Layton Commons Park this Saturday. |