I ran into a fellow parishioner at the credit union earlier today. He asked me if I had heard about the big fire downtown. I replied that I hadn't. He then went on to clarify that the fire was at our parish church. I felt like I had been kicked in the stomach. Although a cause has yet to be determined, the fire was on the side of the church near the Marian altar. That is an area that has many votice candles. From what my friend told me, the damage was limited to a portion of the church. However, the damage in that area is pretty extensive. There will be no weekday Masses this week. The hope is that the weekend Masses can take place.
I feel no different than if someone informed me that a family member was in an automobile crash. Insurance will cover the damages. But there are damages nonetheless.
Please pray for a full and speedy recovery for Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church.
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