In light of the heartbreaking tragedy unfolding at Sandy Hook Elementary School, several local religious organizations plan to host services Friday night (Dec. 14).
Details are as follows:
- Newtown Congregational Church will hold a prayer service at 7 p.m. Officials there said an interfaith gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 16) at Newtown High School.
- Newtown United Methodist Church will hold a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday (Dec. 14). All are welcome to attend. Rev. Sue Klein said she and other parish leaders "automatically planned" the gathering after hearing the news. Many of the church's members have students who attend the school.
- St. Rose of Lima will host a Catholic Mass at 7 p.m. Friday (Dec. 14). All are welcome to attend.
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More links to Newtown Patch’s coverage here:
- Reaction: Sandy Hook School Shooting
- Police Raid Sandy Hook Home Hours After Shooting
- [PHOTOS] Newtown School Shooting
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Know that you are in my thoughts and prayes at this time of loss! God bless you all! Sincerely, Fr. James E. O'Neal US Army Catholic Chaplain Ft. Sill, Oklahoma
Cyber hugs to you all, Nancy Lang & family Oxford, CT
'the Saint of 9/11' God is present, loving, smiling, having received our loved ones. They are in His presence, illumed by His smile and warmed by His love. His kingdom is enriched this day, so enriched by so many beautiful souls. So much beauty. Our world is empty without them. Our hearts are broken, our sadness immense, our tears so abundant. We live our sorrow together. We need You, Lord. Please come and touch us. Fill us with courage. Calm our discomfort. Give us signs of Your presence. We ask You, we beg You: come.
Fr Gabriel Rochelle and the people of St Anthony of the Desert Orthodox Church, Las Cruces New Mexico