The Good Friday

Mass, also at 7:30 p.m., centers on the crucifixion and includes the reading

of the passion of Jesus, following his journey to Calvary, and his death

on the cross. Participants venerate the cross, symbolic of the one on

which Jesus died.

The Easter

Vigil, also known as Holy Saturday, will be celebrated at 8:30 p.m. and

is a celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead. Ten new Catholics

will be welcomed into the church in special rites of baptism and confirmation.

The sacrament will be received using an old bathtub draped with white

cloth.

The Easter

Vigil begins in darkness in the mission field as the congregation gathers

to witness the lighting of a bonfire, symbolizing the light of Christ

coming out of the darkness of the tomb. The Easter candle is lit from

the fire and parishioners' candles are each lit, one by one, as they file

in procession to the worship area. A reception for the new Catholics will

be held in the mission offices following the Mass.

The St. Mary

Magdalene choir will perform a special musical program under the direction

of Paul Bauer. The barn has been readied with monastic seating, extra

chairs, lighting, a sound system and banners. The dirt floors have been

raked smooth.

The congregation

invites the community to join them in their unusual s etting for

the celebration of Easter. Parking will be available in the fields and

pastures surrounding the barn.

Sunday morning Mass will be celebrated in a more traditional

setting at East Coweta High School on Ga. Hwy. 154 at 10 a.m.

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