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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2000
Page
6
Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Costello urged Central New York Catholics to focus on inner renewal in the year 2000 rather than adjusting calendars. He called Jesus’ jubilee for peace and justice the core message, urging unity beyond race and class and prompting acts of compassion for the poor.
Time for song and prayers marked 1999 turning to 2000 across churches in Auburn Syracuse Camillus Oswego and Manlius. worshipers at Thompson Memorial AME Zion prayed alone then welcomed about ten. Centro Evangelistico sparked with Spanish gospel praise. Syracuse Rescue Mission users celebrated recovery and miracles. Carmillus First Baptist hosted a family night with Teen Challenge and a 1 15 pm communion. St Pauls Oswego held a small New Year vigil mass. New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ praised surviving 1999. Trinity Assembly of God observed Watch Night for prophecy and unity. Whitelaw Presbyterian prepared a late service with an 11 45 pm communion. Faith Lutheran reminded end times and judgment. Manlius Community Covenant shared testimonies. Crossroads North Chittenango reflected on goals for 2000.
In Aurora the Church United Ministry music director Karen Menges led a Neighbors for Peace service and a walk for peace at Dublin Hill Road’s 40 by 40 foot labyrinth built by Lili MacCormick. About 30 people attended. the event featured piano, singing, Hebrew and Christian scripture readings, and flashlight navigation through the winding path.
In two local gatherings at the Zen Center of Siracuse, attendees gathered near a fireplace as they burned away bad habits and mind-sets. The events included paper offerings, a later meditation, and a midnight gong with chants.
Church leaders urge Latter day Saints to stock a year of food as a general buffer for future disasters. Kent Stuetz, bishop of the Liverpool Ward, says the goal is to promote self reliance and independence among church members in facing potential global disturbances.
Central New York's Jewish community observed the Jewish year 5760 beginning September 11 in early September with the arrival of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. The year 5760 started on the first day of Tisha, corresponding to September 11, 1999.
Sikh followers gathered at a meditation center in Central Square at 2 a.m. Friday to pray and read scriptures for two hours, highlighting daily prayer as essential as eating or breathing. Nearby Hindu families planned a New Year’s Eve service at the mandir in Van Buren at 6:30 p.m. and an aurati ceremony to mark the year’s end.
Ahmed Nezar Kobeisy imam at the Islamic Society of Central New York follows the Gregorian calendar for business. He notes the Islamic new year begins with Muharram on April 6 2000, marking Islamic year 1420. Across the world Muslims observe Ramadan this sacred month of fasting and prayer by about 800 million adherents.
Onondaga people plan a potluck dinner and social dance to ring in the new year. Sid Hill, the tadadaho of the Iroquois Confederacy, notes the year 2000 craze has subsided within the borders of six nations.
Pope John Paul I opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve signaling the Great Jubilee in 1979. The pontiff framed the year as one of grace freedom reconciliation and peace marking a church tradition since Boniface VIII adapted jubilee to Christian times.
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