Article: Holy Week keeps Christians, churches focused before Easter

Tony Herrman
University Wire
04-09-2004
(Kansas State Collegian) (U-WIRE) MANHATTAN, Kan. -- With Easter Sunday two days away, this week has been one of the most important religous times of the year for some individuals and their churches.

"It's considerably busier this week," said Father Keith Weber from St. Isidore Catholic Student Center at Kansas State University. "There's a lot more activity because of last-minute preparations and extra services and confessions."

In remembrance of Jesus' last meal with the disciples, St. Isidore's held a Seder Meal similar to the last supper Thursday night, which included lamb, bitter herbs, unleavened bread and wine.

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