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Show Christian, Jewish Services Set For Easter Week Christians and Jews will celebrate separately, observing two religious holidays which coincidently fall on the same day this year. For Christians, April 19 is Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and for those of the Jewish faith, this Sunday is the first day of Passover, an eight-day celebration of the Jew's "Exodus" from Egypt in Biblical times. Passover begins traditionally on the 14th day of Nisan, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar year while Easter is set annually for the first Sunday after the vernal equinox. The two holidays occur on different dates each year and it is pure chance they should fall on the same day this year. For Jews, Passover is a holiday for thanksgiving, remembrances and time for reaffirmation of faith. The successful exodus of the Jews from Egypt in the time of Moses is commemorated during this holiday, which has in modern years also become a time for remembrances of the 6 million Jewish lives lost during the holocaust in Europe. Observance of the holiday begins at sunset April 18 when Jewish families gather together for a "Seder" dinner. The "Seder" is a long, relaxed meal which is filled with religious symbolism and prayer. The liturgy of the "Seder" comes from the Hagaddah, a book used only on Passover. The word Haggad comes fron: Hebrew meaning "TO TELL". The text of the , Hagaddah is followed loosely or stringently depending on individual families. A second "seder" dinner is held on April 19. Above, all family unity is stressed as the observance of passover continues throughout the week marked by regular Synagogue services. Unlike the "Seder" service commemorated at home, Easter is celebrated congregationally rather than among family members. Traditionally Easter is marked by large family dinners after regular services which unlike Passover meals have no set religious meaning or liturgy. To Christians, Easter is the "highest" of holidays, eclipsing Christmas in religious significance'. Easter services are celebrated both in casual and strict fashions depending on religious affiliations. The recent tradition of the Easter Bunny is observed by Christians and by some Jewish households. It is however much more prevelent among Christians. A schedule for observances of Easter among Park City's Christian churches is as follows. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 121 Park Avenue, Holy Thursday. April 16, Mass of the Lords Supper. 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 17, Stations of the Cross 2:30 p.m.; Celebration of the Lords Passion. 7 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 18, Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m. Easter Sunday, april 19, Easter masses, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Park City Community Church, 402 Park Avenue. The Community Church and Lutheran Churches will celebrate a joint sunrise service, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Easter Sunday at the resort plaza. Regular Lutheran services begin at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 525 Park Avenue. Regular Community Church services begin ' at 10 a.m. at the Community Church. Mormon Church, all wards meet at Mt. View Ward. Snydcrville Ward, services begin at 9 a.m. Mt. View Ward, services begin at 11:30. Park City Ward services begin at 3 p.m. There is no synagogue in Park City. Those of the Jewish faith in Park City can observe Passover services at Congregation Kol Ami Temple 2425 East Heritage Way in Salt Lake. A schedule of Passover services follows: April 16, 7:30 a.m., Siyyum for first-born sons, 7:15 p.m., Formal search for Chametz in the home. April 17, 10 a.m.. Burning of Chametz, 8 p.m., Regular service in the synagogue. April 18 9 a.m., regular service in synagogue, 7:15 p.m., brief traditional Ma'ariv service in the sanctuary. First Seder April 19, 9 a.m.. Traditional service, 9:45 a.m., congregational thanksgiving and Torah Service. Concluding Days of Passover April 24, 8 p.m.. Family Passover Service - 4th grade. April 25, 9 a.m.. Traditional service, 9:45 a.m., congregational Thanksgiving and Torah Service for Passover. April 26, 9 a.m., Traditional Service, 9:45 a.m.. Congregational Thanksgiving and Torah Service including Yizkor. i |