Heritage Manor News: The meaning of Holy Week

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
Holy Week is celebrated this year from April 10-16, 2022. The word holy means “unique,” different, one of a kind. Therefore, Holy Week is to be a one of a kind week. It is a time in which Christians are encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines that focus on the last week of Jesus’ life before He was crucified. Spiritual devotions include Bible reading, reflections, prayer, and meditation on the suffering and painful execution of Jesus.
Palm Sunday recalls the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and was greeted by crowds of people who waved palm branches and shouted “Hosannah,” which means “Save us now.” Good Friday observes the day of Jesus’ crucifixion. Let us keep in mind what Easter is all about.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get well wishes to all of our loved ones in the hospital.
The staff of Heritage Manor welcomes Diana Manuel and Janetta Rollins to the facility.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Anora Guillory, Geraldine Guillory and Rachel Spriggins.
We are excited to have our volunteers returning! All regulations must be followed in order to enter the facility. Masks must be worn, and screening is done at the rear entrance. Proof of vaccination is also required. For more information, feel free to call the facility at 363-5532.