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Peekskill's Assumption To Reenact Crucifixion Friday Afternoon

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Church of the Assumption in Peekskill will once again hold its annual Live Stations of the Cross reenactment Friday at 1 p.m. in Depew Park.

by Art Cusano

The Good Friday tradition features a costumed cast of 50-75 parishioners and will once again feature Father Vincent Druding as Jesus,

The event, also, known as the Way of the Cross, is practiced especially during Lent as a means of recreating the last hours of Jesus’ walk to Calvary and his crucifixion.

This is the 11th year parishioners have gathered for this devotion which has grown steadily every year. Last year's event drew hundreds of spectators to the park with it's dramatic use of costumes, acting and music. The event makes its way through the park to the different stations and the entire event lasts about an hour.

A full listing of the church's weekend schedule is as follows:

GOOD FRIDAY

  • 9 a.m. Tenebrae
  • 12 p.m. Noon Stations of the Cross (In the church)
  • 1 p.m. Live Stations of the Cross (In Spanish) In Depew Park
  • 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
  • 7 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (In Spanish)

HOLY SATURDAY

  • 9 a.m. Tenebrae
  • 8 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass (Bilingual) Mass of the Resurrection with the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation

EASTER SUNDAY

  • Sunday Mass: 8 a.m., l0 a.m., 12 p.m.
  • Sunday Mass (In Spanish): 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.  

 

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