Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Mass. Church Holds "Preach at the Beach" Mass; Service Interrupted When Hunter Shoots a Goose

The rector of a Hingham, Massachusetts church says parishioners trying to hold a post-Mass picnic at the town's beach were interrupted by a Canadian goose being shot in front of them, the Boston Herald website reports today (September 22, 2010).

The Rev. Timothy Schenk of St. John the Evangelist Church said that the church was holding its "preach at the beach" Mass last week when parishioners saw two hunters open fire on a small flock of geese. He said one goose was shot and fell into the water, but did not die immediately.

Schenk said parents and children at the picnic were upset about the shooting. He added that the Mass was designed for children, and to remind them that God isn't just found at the pulpit and in the pews.

A Hingham regulation prohibits discharging firearms on town property. No charges have been filed.

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