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A tornado tore through a Barnsdall church May 6. But the altar — and a single lit candle — were untouched
A tornado damaged the parish hall and part of St. Mary's Catholic Church but the altar and a lit candle signifying Christ's ...
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Candlelit Easter Vigil Mass, the longest of the church year, celebrates ‘The Resurrection’
(Courtesy/Dennis Rees)Staten Island Advance After reciting a number of prayers and blessings, Rev. Martine proceeded to light the Christ Candle, which is taken into the church and passed to every ...