The Knights of Columbus, Rev. Joseph Donnelly Council ,is inviting all to join with them in a solemn commemoration of Good Friday 2,000 years go at 3 p.m. Friday, Good Friday, April 3, at St. Agnes Church, Atlantic Highlands..
David Convery, on behalf of the Knights, has issued the invitation to all to participate in the Good Friday Promotion Program for this year.
In extending the invitation, the Knight noted Good Friday has been considered the most solemn day of the Catholic faith, a time when Christians of all faiths can commemorate the passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
Traditionally, every Good Friday Catholics venerate the Cross of Christ, and all in the parish family try to make a “good confession” in preparation for both Holy Thursday, the eve of Good Friday, and the time of the Last Supper. Catholics should also pray the stations of the Cross and attend a Good Friday service together.
Convery also pointed out that traditionally, in addition to the church mandating fasting and abstinence from meat on Good Friday, it is appropriate to observe periods of silence on Good Friday between noon and 3 p.m. That time could be spent in devotional reading and private prayer, in the absence of any media.
“It is appropriate for us to imitate Christ’s example of self-less love and sacrifice by giving up our time in Prayer and Adoring Him and His Holy Cross on Good Friday,” the Knight explained. “On Good Friday we see and feel in our hearts … the Infinite Love of Christ’s Sacred Heart and His Devine Mercy. Good Friday’s commemoration of our Lord’s Passion, Adoration of the Cross and Communion Service helps us to focus on Our Lord’s Love and Greatest Gift.. “ No mass is celebrated on Good Friday, and after the 3 pm. Communion Service, all are scheduled to depart from the Church in prayerful silence.
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The official records refer to Tommy as Thomas John Ptak. Born Feb. 1, 1948, died March 22, 1968. The Army records indicate he was an E4, Specialist Fourth Class, ID # 11755688, a member of C Company, Second Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Infantry Regiment…Geronimo, as it was known. He had been promoted twice. He started his Vietnam tour on March 14, 1967, and he was in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam, March 22, 1968, 98 days later, when he was killed in a hostile ground attack of multiple fragmentation wounds. Died outright, the records say. Body recovered. He did have many honors, though: the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and several Vietnam Campaign Medals presented by the South Vietnamese government in appreciation for our American forces.The official records refer to Tommy as Thomas John Ptak. Born Feb. 1, 1948, died March 22, 1968. The Army records indicate he was an E4, Specialist Fourth Class, ID # 11755688, a member of C Company, Second Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Infantry Regiment…Geronimo, as it was known. He had been promoted twice. He started his Vietnam tour on March 14, 1967, and he was in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam, March 22, 1968, 98 days later, when he was killed in a hostile ground attack of multiple fragmentation wounds. Died outright, the records say. Body recovered. He did have many honors, though: the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and several Vietnam Campaign Medals presented by the South Vietnamese government in appreciation for our American forces.The official records refer to Tommy as Thomas John Ptak. Born Feb. 1, 1948, died March 22, 1968. The Army records indicate he was an E4, Specialist Fourth Class, ID # 11755688, a member of C Company, Second Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Infantry Regiment…Geronimo, as it was known. He had been promoted twice. He started his Vietnam tour on March 14, 1967, and he was in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam, March 22, 1968, 98 days later, when he was killed in a hostile ground attack of multiple fragmentation wounds. Died outright, the records say. Body recovered. He did have many honors, though: the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and several Vietnam Campaign Medals presented by the South Vietnamese government in appreciation for our American forces.The official records refer to Tommy as Thomas John Ptak. Born Feb. 1, 1948, died March 22, 1968. The Army records indicate he was an E4, Specialist Fourth Class, ID # 11755688, a member of C Company, Second Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Infantry Regiment…Geronimo, as it was known. He had been promoted twice. He started his Vietnam tour on March 14, 1967, and he was in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam, March 22, 1968, 98 days later, when he was killed in a hostile ground attack of multiple fragmentation wounds. Died outright, the records say. Body recovered. He did have many honors, though: the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and several Vietnam Campaign Medals presented by the South Vietnamese government in appreciation for our American forces.
