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Catholics Celebrate Good Friday

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peopleROOFTILE – Catholics in the Genteng District and surrounding areas celebrated Good Friday yesterday afternoon (3/4). The event, which was held in the framework of the Easter holiday, was centered at the Catholic Church of Christ the King, Tile Wetan Village, Genteng District.

Different from the previous year, The implementation of the Way of the Cross this time is done simply without using improvisation. But, it does not reduce the sacredness of carrying out the Easter ritual. "Implementation of the way of the cross according to the standard","explained the Field Coordinator (Baskets) Church Liturgy, Marietha Nana Sofia Andriyani, 41.

Even without improv, light him, the perpetrators in the activities of the way of the cross must remain serious because the implementation is not carried out in the church. But, it's clear, outside the church area. “Until sweating, the cross is too heavy,” he said.

According to Marietha, Easter activities this time are in conjunction with church rehabilitation activities. Nevertheless, all activities can be done solemnly. “There is a little less comfort," he said. After the cross, yesterday afternoon continued with Good Friday worship.

Then, Easter Vigil Mass is held at night. ‘For Easter Mass, we will do it tonight (last night)? he said. (radar)