Good Shepherd, Woodthorpe
with
St Anthony's of Calverton
Ceremony of Swieconka
ON HOLY SATURDAY EACH YEAR, the Polish faithful of the Parish bring their Easter Baskets (Ceremony of Swieconka),
containing a sampling of Easter breakfast foods, to the church of the Good Shepherd, Nottingham, to be blessed by Canon Philipp Ziomek. T
his is one of the most beloved Polish traditions on Holy Saturday. Each member of the family has a bite of all the blessed foods after Holy
Mass on Easter Sunday. This is followed by a great feasting of salamis, eggs, salads and cakes.
The contents of the basket are symbolic -
Parish newsletter : 11 April 2021
The contents of the basket are symbolic -
A Yeast Cake (Babka): Reminiscent of the Risen Lord.
Colourful dyed eggs: Symbolise hope in Christ's Resurrection and new life.
Bread: Symbolic of Jesus, the Bread of Life.
A Lamb figure: Represents The Paschal Lamb.
Horseradish: Symbolises the bitterness and harshness of the Passion of Jesus.
Salt: A necessary element of our physical life and to preserve us from corruption.
Polish Salami (Kielbasa): Indicative of God's mercy and generosity.
Sprigs of Greenery: Represents joy in Spring and the Resurrection & finally some Spring Flowers.
Colourful dyed eggs: Symbolise hope in Christ's Resurrection and new life.
Bread: Symbolic of Jesus, the Bread of Life.
A Lamb figure: Represents The Paschal Lamb.
Horseradish: Symbolises the bitterness and harshness of the Passion of Jesus.
Salt: A necessary element of our physical life and to preserve us from corruption.
Polish Salami (Kielbasa): Indicative of God's mercy and generosity.
Sprigs of Greenery: Represents joy in Spring and the Resurrection & finally some Spring Flowers.
Parish newsletter : 11 April 2021
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