get bloody<\/a>. \u00a0From the article:<\/p>\n\u201cThe rector of a Hingham church says parishioners trying to hold a post-Mass picnic at the town\u2019s beach were interrupted by a Canadian goose being shot in front of them.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Rev. Timothy Schenk of the St. John the Evangelist Episcopal church said that the church was holding its \u201cpreach at the beach\u201d Mass last week when parishioners saw two hunters open fire on a small flock of geese.<\/em><\/p>\nHe said one goose was shot and fell into the water, but did not die immediately<\/em>.<\/p>\nSchenk said parents and children at the picnic were upset about the shooting. He said the Mass was designed for children and to remind them that God isn\u2019t just found at the pulpit and in the pews<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\nIn related news, the church\u2019s family counseling ministry has probably seen a sudden increase in clients as a result.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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