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Lyons remembers Sept. 11
The day of remembrance began at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, on Phelps St. at 7:30 a.m. with a Liturgy of the Word with Communion. Bells have been ringing this morning at 8:45 a.m., the time of the first plane crash: Flight 767, followed by a litany of the names of those who died, followed by a time of silence, until the next ringing. At 9 a.m., the church bells rang to remember those who died on Flight 175; - At 9:45 a.m., to remember those who died on Flight 77. - At 10:20 a.m., for those who died on Flight 93. - At 10:40 a.m., the bells will be rung to remember those who died in the World Trade Center Towers. - At 11:30 a.m. to remember those who died at the Pentagon. - Following the ringing of the bells and the final litany, worshippers will process from St. Michael's to The First Lutheran Church of Lyons on Broad Street, where there will be an Ecumenical Worship Service at noon. The Rev. Arthur Sziemeister, pastor will welcome worshippers. Mrs. Deborah Housel, Pastoral Administrator at St. Michael's will preach. The service of remembrance will last approximately 50 minutes. - At 7 p.m., there will be Service of Remembrance in Lyons Central Park. There will be music, prayer and several speakers. The Rev. Cynthia Huling Hummel, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons and Chaplain of the Lyons Fire Department will give the meditation. The service will end with a community sing of patriotic songs and a candle lighting. Everyone is invited to attend this service of remembrance. Please bring a lawn chair and a votive candle. Following the service, everyone is invited to the Lyons Fire Department for a reception that is being hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. In the event of inclement weather, the 7 p.m. service will be held in the Lyons Fire Department. Church Street is closed to traffic today while preparations for tonight's service are made. Copyright
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