| April 2007 |
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Palm Sunday
is observed by Christians to remember Jesus triumphant arrival
at the holy city of Jerusalem. The crowds greeted him by waving
palm branches. Today, Christians usually begin Palm Sunday services
with a palm procession. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy
Week leading to Easter. |
| 2 |
Passover (Pesach),
the most important of Jewish festivals, begins at sunset (the
15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan) It is the seven- or
eight-day observance—depending on family tradition—commemorating
the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from
Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. It is observed
with one or more Seder meals filled with ritual. Many Jews
keep Passover by refraining from eating certain foods during
the days of Passover, including any foods with leavening.
Read more in the Bible’s book of Exodus, chapters 1-15.
Abington Junior High School PTO meeting,
7:30 |
| 3-4 |
First days of Passover |
| 4-9 |
Abington public schools closed |
| 4 |
Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday
is a day when Christians attend services to remember the Last
Supper when Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples
and gave the sacrament of Holy Communion. |
| 5 |
Good Friday, the
most somber day of the Christian calendar, is observed by Christians
the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion, death,
and entombment of Jesus Christ. While Christians may observe
the solemnity of the entire day, many especially focus on the
three hours between 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. when Christ hung
on the cross. |
| 7 |
Easter Vigil is observed
on the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter. Traditionally,
new Christians are baptized at this service. Maundy Thursday,
Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil services form the Triduum
of Holy Week services |
| 8 |
Easter, the highest
point on the Christian calendar, is the celebration of Christ’s
resurrection from death to win for the faithful eternal life
that is observed the first Sunday following the first full
moon that occurs on or after the vernal (spring) equinox
Orthodox Easter (Pascha) is observed by
Eastern Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Churches In 2007, it is
the same date as the western church observance.
Buddha’s Birthday celebrates the founder
of Byddhism, who lived from 563-480 B.C. |
| 9&10 |
Last days of Passover (Pesach)
which begins at sunset April 8 and concludes at sunset April
10 |
| 10 |
Abington Board of School Directors
meeting, 7:30 p.m., School District Administration Building,
970 Highland Ave., Abington |
| 11 |
Parent Council meeting,
7:30 p.m. at Glenside-Weldon Elementary School and sponsored
by Roslyn & Willow Hill Elementary Schools |
| 12 |
Overlook Elementary School
PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Abington Township Board of Commissioners
meeting, 8:00 p.m., Abington Township Building Board Room,
second floor, 1176 Old York Road, Abington |
| 13 |
Rock-a-thon Details
at “Things To Do” |
| 14 |
Pan American Day
By Presidential proclamation this date commemorates the friendship
among Western Hemisphere republics and symbolizes a spirit
of mutual cooperation. To learn more, contact Organization
of American States, 17th St. & Constitution Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20006, 202-458-3000
Junior Prom, Abington High School Details
at “Things To Do” |
| 15 |
Holocaust Remembrance Day
(Yom HaShoah) begins at sunset April 14 and honors the memory
of six million Jewish martyrs and heroes who perished in the
Nazi Holocaust. To learn more, visit the Holocaust Memorial
Museum website: www.ushmn.org/remembrance/organizeaday. |
| 16 |
Willow Hill Elementary School
PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 17 |
College & Career Night
for students & parents, 7:00 p.m. Details at
“Keeping Current” or Things To Do,” then
click “Special Programs”
Jazz Festival at Abington Junior High School,
7:30 p.m.
Parent Advisory Council for Special Education,
7:30 p.m., Copper Beech Elementary School |
| 18 |
McKinley Elementary School
PTO meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Highland Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:30 p.m. |
| 19 |
Rydal Elementary School PTO
meeting, 9:15 a.m. |
| 22 |
Earth Day is observed
on April 22 each year to acknowledge our responsibility for
the environment. Information: earthday@earthday.net or www.earthday.net
See “Special Events” for Earth Week celebration
activities at Briar Bush Nature Center
Art in the Atrium show and sale opening
reception Exhibition: April 22-26 Details at “Special
Events” |
| 23 |
Abington Senior High School
PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 24 |
Abington Board of School
Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., School District Administration
Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:30 p.m. |
| 26 |
Take Our Daughter and Sons
to Work Day Parents and other adults are encouraged
to bring girls and boys to work with them to show them the
wide range of jobs available to them. More information at
www.daughtersandsonstowork.org
Abington Community Taskforce (ACT) Citizens That
Care Recognition Reception Honorees and Details at
“Special Events”
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30
p.m. |
| 27 |
Arbor Day is held
the last Friday in April to encourage people to plant and
care for trees. Information: education@arborday.org or www.arborday.org
Guys and Dolls Abington Senior High School
musical Details at “Things To Do” |
| 28 |
Guys and Dolls Abington
Senior High School musical Details at “Things To Do” |
