About a dozen Catholic parishes are holding a prayer service "for healing and reconciliation," in the American Crystal Sugar Co. lockout of union employees at 2 p.m. Sunday in Holy Family parish, 1018 18th Ave. S., Grand Forks, said the Rev. Phil Ackerman, pastor of Holy Family.
The Rev. James Goodwin, pastor of St. Stephen's in Larimore, N.D., will preach, and other priests will read scripture.
"We as a group are not taking any stand or sides in this issue," Ackerman said. "We are not trying to propose a solution."
"But especially during the season of Advent, as we approach Christmas, it's a wonderful time to focus on healing and reconciliation."
Everyone is welcome.
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For more information, call Holy Family at (701)746-1454.
Christmas party planned today for Crystal children
In Hillsboro, N.D., a Christmas party is planned Sunday for children of American Crystal Sugar workers.
The party will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hillsboro Elementary School. Melinda Martin is collecting gifts to be given to the children. She can be reached at nddesign@polarcomm.com .
